Become a Knight Across the World

Chapter 182 The Gu Family

Before the first rays of dawn touched the earth, Lin Yue and her companion finally arrived in City B.

The city seemed to be slowly awakening from a slumber, with a light mist permeating the streets and alleys, giving it a hazy and mysterious feel.

Lin Yue followed the navigation address on her phone and successfully located the Gu Group Building. The building soared into the clouds, majestic and magnificent, like a giant steel behemoth standing in the center of the city.

Its exterior design is simple and elegant, yet dignified and majestic.

Lin Yue slowly got out of the car and looked up at the magnificent building in front of her. This building was indeed luxurious, but it wasn't like she hadn't seen luxurious places before. The Wang Group, which she had visited before, was comparable to this one.

Just as Lin Yue composed herself and was about to step into the building, a thought suddenly flashed through her mind.

If I were to rashly go and request a meeting with the CEO as an ordinary person, I probably wouldn't even be allowed to get in the door. After all, high-level leaders of such large companies are not people you can meet casually.

Just then, Zhuang Changwu also got out of the car. Lin Yue turned to look at him: "I'll have to rely on you for help this time."

Zhuang Changwu nodded knowingly, indicating that it was no problem. After all, it was rare to see his senior looking so pleading.

Ignoring what Zhuang Changwu was thinking, Lin Yue walked towards the building's entrance. Although the sky was not yet fully bright, the lobby was still brightly lit.

Upon seeing them arrive, a receptionist in a business suit greeted them with a smile, politely stopped them, and asked softly, "Hello, you can't just come in here. May I ask what brings you here?"

Lin Yue winked at Zhuang Changwu beside her, who immediately understood. He quickly pulled out an ID from his pocket and handed it to the receptionist: "Hello, we are staff members from the Knights Association. We are here because we have some important cooperation projects with your company's General Manager Gu that need to be discussed and negotiated in person. We would like to arrange a meeting."

The receptionist took the documents and examined them carefully, then looked puzzled: "The Knights' Association?"

Zhuang Changwu calmly explained, "You should know what our organization usually does. This cooperation with President Gu involves some confidential matters." Zhuang Changwu said with a serious expression.

The receptionist, of course, knew the renowned Knights Association. Seeing the various official seals on the credentials, she didn't hesitate: "Let me inform you that Mr. Gu is not in the company at this time. Please wait a moment." With that, she picked up the phone.

The receptionist lightly touched the keys, quickly dialed the number, and exchanged a few words with the other party. Then, she slowly put down the receiver, looking apologetically at the two people in front of her, and said, "I'm so sorry, gentlemen. Mr. Gu hasn't been to the company for several days. However, you can leave your contact information so we can keep in touch; or you can schedule your next meeting in advance so I can notify you immediately."

Upon hearing this news, Lin Yue frowned slightly. She was unwilling to let things drag on like this, as this matter was extremely urgent and important to her. Just as she was about to express her thoughts, Zhuang Changwu gently tugged at her sleeve, signaling with his eyes that she shouldn't rush.

Immediately afterwards, Zhuang Changwu, with a gentle smile on his face, politely said to the receptionist, "Madam, could you please tell us where President Gu is currently inspecting? If so, we can go directly to him, because this matter is really very urgent!"

However, upon hearing this, the receptionist's expression immediately became somewhat troubled: "I'm so sorry, sir. The location Mr. Gu is inspecting is a confidential matter within our company, and disclosing it would be a serious violation of company regulations."

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Changwu's eyes darted around nimbly. He then leaned closer to the receptionist and lowered his voice, saying, "Miss, you should know the situation. Our Knights Association is a national-level organization, and the matters we handle are usually of great importance. So, we must have something extremely important to discuss and resolve in person with President Gu. We hope you can help us!" The receptionist hesitated, then replied, "Alright, I'll go ask President Gu's assistant."

After a long while, the receptionist finally strolled back. She said with a hint of apology, "I'm so sorry, gentlemen. I've already checked with the relevant staff, and the assistant probably won't arrive until around six o'clock... Perhaps... you two could wait a little while?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Changwu subconsciously raised his hand to look at his watch. To his horror, it wasn't even four in the morning yet! He frowned, a hint of helplessness on his face, but still managed to reply, "Okay." Then, he turned to look at Lin Yue beside him.

Lin Yue simply shrugged, indicating that she had no better option and could only wait. The two then walked out of the building together.

Standing at the building entrance, Zhuang Changwu turned his gaze to Lin Yue again, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Um... I'd like to take a nap in the car, is that alright?" After all, he had been driving almost all night, and he was really feeling quite tired. He even yawned as he finished speaking.

Lin Yue nodded: "Okay, you should get some rest." Zhuang Changwu then quickly walked towards the car: "Senior, call me when it's time!"

Lin Yue looked at Zhuang Changwu, who had quickly fallen asleep after getting into the car; it seemed he was really tired.

It was still early, and although Lin Yue was still worried, she knew that rushing wouldn't help.

She forced herself to calm down, and then her stomach started growling.

Lin Yue looked around and found a breakfast shop that was already open. She ate breakfast to pass the time.

...

Gu Chenfeng hadn't been able to get a good night's sleep for several days in a row. His eyes were bloodshot, and he looked exhausted and haggard.

Chi Xiaoyu's body was also missing. During this time, he used almost all of his connections to search for Chi Shuyao, but to his dismay, apart from seeing that Chi Shuyao had taken Chi Xiaoyu away, he had not found even the slightest clue about her.

With a heavy heart, Gu Chenfeng went to the hospital to visit his father who was recuperating. The moment he stepped into the ward and his eyes met those of his weak father on the hospital bed, the tears he had been holding back could no longer be contained and flowed out like a flood.

"Dad...I..." Gu Chenfeng's voice choked as he walked to the bedside and grasped his father's slightly withered hand.

Looking at his usually spirited son, who was now so dejected, Gu's father frowned and asked, "Chenfeng, why do you look so unwell? What happened? What's wrong with Shuyao?" Because he was still recovering, Gu's father was unaware of many things.

Hearing his father's concerned inquiry, Gu Chenfeng slowly lowered his head, like a child who had done something wrong and was waiting to be punished, and stammered, "Dad... I have committed an unforgivable sin..." Then, he mustered up his courage and told the whole story.

From the initial cruel abuse of Chi Shuyao that turned her into a fool, to the later beating of Chi Xiaoyu to death...

Throughout the entire narration, Gu Chenfeng kept his head down guiltily, not daring to look up at his father's face.

Because he knew very well that his father's expression at that moment must be filled with disappointment and anger.

Sure enough, right after he finished speaking, there was a sharp "slap" as his father raised his hand and slapped him hard across the face.

Gu Chenfeng covered his face, not daring to utter a sound. His father, trembling with rage, pointed at him and roared, "How could you do such a cruel thing!"

Gu Chenfeng stammered, "Dad, I was blinded by hatred at the time, I..."

His face was pale, and he clutched his chest tightly.

It's all my fault... It's all my fault...