Chapter 2049: Conspire (1)
Qi Lei’s expression fell silent when he heard this.
He could not really say that he had that kind of harmonious father-son relationship with Qi Qiming, but ever since Dongfang Liuyun’s hard work and the fact that he spoke to him after, their relationship had eased up a little.
There were some facts that Qi Lei could not erase in the end. Perhaps this was the so-called kinship by blood.
“Don’t make things too difficult for him. Since he knows that I’m here, he must have put in some effort. I’m a little tired. I don’t want to struggle in the so-called family war anymore.” Qi Lei thought about it and replied.
Hearing this, Wang Xun’s face immediately darkened. He looked coldly at Qi Lei. “So, you’re planning to forgive him?”
“Have you forgotten how your mother died? If it weren’t for him, would Qi Feng have been so heartless to lay his hands on your mother? Qi Lei, do you know that you’re just too naive? I often think that if I had insisted on letting you stay by my side, there wouldn’t have been anything wrong. At least, your mother wouldn’t have died so suddenly.”
Speaking of Wang Qin, Wang Xun’s expression turned a little malicious. Qi Lei also knew that Wang Xun had a deep affection for Wang Qin. He had been silently watching her from afar for the rest of his life. Every time Wang Qin was mentioned, Wang Xun could not keep his cool.
However, Wang Xun was also a person with strong self-control. After he promised Wang Qin that he would not pester her anymore, he was actually able to stop stepping into City Z.
“It’s too late to say anything now. He’s still my father in the end. I don’t want to pursue too much. Isn’t it good to maintain the current situation? I know that you hate him and wish him death, but uncle, death can’t solve any problems. Otherwise, with Qi Feng and Ling Sha dead, why do I still feel unhappy and even more uncomfortable than before?”
When Qi Lei said this, he met Wang Xun’s eyes. His dark eyes were filled with gloom and calmness that Wang Xun could not see through. Wang Xun was at a loss.
Qi Lei took a deep breath and lowered his eyes. His long eyelashes fluttered. He saw a few light-colored petals on the corner of his clothes, so he raised his hand and brushed them away, “I’ve seen too many life and death farewells. I’m sick of it. Old man Qi still has some feelings for my mother. When my mother passed on, he wasn’t the same as before. I’m afraid they just loved each other and wanted to kill each other all the same.”
“Your mother wouldn’t fall in love with that kind of scum. Is Qi Qiming worthy?”
Wang Xun gritted his teeth as he listened. His eyes flashed coldly. “If I didn’t promise your mother, I would have killed him long ago.”
Qi Lei’s expression was very calm. He lowered his head and looked at the lilac flowers that bloomed beside the steps in front of him. Suddenly, his gaze became a little lonely. When Wang Xun saw that Qi Lei had suddenly fallen silent, he turned his head to look at him. He looked at Qi Lei’s back and felt a little desolate, only then did he ease up. He reached out and gently patted Qi Lei’s shoulders—
“Alright, I don’t blame you. You’re already a father. You shouldn’t be too stubborn with these things. I’ve been here all these years… and I can’t let it go. I won’t make things difficult for you.”
Wang Xun doted on Qi Lei, but he still could not forgive Qi Qiming.
After saying these few words, Qi Lei suddenly felt the weight on his shoulders recede, and the sound of footsteps gradually faded away. When he turned to look, Wang Xun’s figure had already disappeared at the corner of the corridor ahead…
After a long while, Qi Lei retracted his gaze. After a moment of silence, he suddenly said—
“Someone! Bring me a pen and paper.”
“Yes, Master Qi Lei!”
…
Late at night, in City Z’s Hospital T.
“Father, rest for a while. The doctor said that you can’t work too hard. Mother has been worried for so long. We’ll only feel rest assured once you’ve recovered as soon as possible.”
When Dongfang Liuyun walked into the ward, Dongfang Gan had just put away his phone. He was still holding a document in his hand. Dongfang Liuyun looked at it and immediately frowned. She quickly walked over and put away the document without any explanation.
Dongfang Gan raised his head and looked at his daughter who was frowning. A gentle expression immediately appeared on his gentle face, “I’m almost recovered. I’ll be fine soon. Don’t worry. This is the mineral mine that I just found. At that time, as a precaution, I released a fake news.”
“So you put yourself in danger because of this fake news?”
Dongfang Liuyun looked at Dongfang Gan with disapproval, her expression naturally ugly.
“Father, I just want you and Mother to be safe and sound. The rest are just worldly possessions. Even if it’s because of responsibility, if you don’t even have your life, then everything will be in vain. Leave these things to me to worry about.”
“You won’t be able to handle it alone. I know the internal situation of the Dongfang Group better than you do. While I can still deal with it in the past few years, I have to help you clear those obstacles first. Otherwise, you’ll end up in the same mess as I did in the past. Now, it’s almost cleaned up. At the shareholders’ meeting on the 15th…”
Dongfang Liuyun understood Dongfang Gan’s meaning very well. Over the past two years, Dongfang Gan had secretly transferred Dongfang Ren and Dongfang Yi’s trusted aides out. Doing this kind of thing actually required a lot of skill, he made them fight each other, it was not easy for him to stay out of it.
“Father, don’t worry. I know what I’m doing. The New Year is about to start. There are still a few days before the shareholders’ meeting. I plan to release the news that you have gradually recovered in a few days. I also plan to make a fuss about your injury. This way, I can use the pressure of public opinion to deal with them. On the one hand, I can temporarily stabilize the company’s stock market.”
“Also, I received news that Qi Lei was saved by his uncle. I don’t plan to look for him for the time being. I’m relieved to know that he’s fine. Things in City Z might change soon. Father, you have to be mentally prepared.”
Dongfang Liuyun looked at Dongfang Gan hesitantly as she spoke.
“You don’t have to worry about me. Just do what you have to do. I’ve already asked Vice President Zhang to prepare a few skilled bodyguards for you. After the shareholders’ meeting is successfully concluded, you must ensure your own safety. This is also something that I can do.”
As Dongfang Gan spoke, he pointed at the document in Dongfang Liuyun’s hand, “Take a look at this document. I’ve already negotiated with the other party and personally inspected it. It’s even more exciting than the mine from before. Furthermore, this friend of mine is my good friend. He’s someone I can trust. I’ve already informed him. If he has no objections, he will secretly fly to City C the day after tomorrow. I have to personally rush over to sign the contract. Over here…”
Dongfang Liuyun flipped through the documents in her hands. After a long while, she nodded and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll make the arrangements. It’s just that your body…”
“It’s fine. My wound has already recovered. I’ll be fine after a few more days of rest. The news is getting out, and I’m afraid I can’t hide the fact that I’m gradually recovering. I have to make more plans.”