12dz Chapter 688: The merits are offset by the faults
Chapter 688: The merits are offset by the faults
In the luxurious lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel, soft lights are sprinkled in every corner, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere for the entire space.
Coleman, Youyou, Karina and Winston's navigator Andreas were now sitting in a comfortable leisure area, each with a cup of fragrant coffee in front of them.
However, beneath their seemingly leisurely appearance, each of them actually has a hint of worry in their heart and seems to have nothing to do.
Karina gently picked up the coffee cup, took a sip gracefully, frowned slightly, and said worriedly:
"You said Mu came back in a hurry to find Kate, but when Kate woke up this time, she seemed like a completely different person and acted very unfamiliar with Mu. This is really strange."
After hearing this, Youyou also nervously agreed, "Yes, and the two of them also said some incomprehensible things, we were all confused.
What about the big fire, the burning house, and Cheng Yu's brother's house... During this time, one of them was sleeping, and the other was hospitalized for surgery.
So much has happened, what on earth are these words?! People who don’t know the truth would really think that they have mental problems! "
Colleweiler looked at Andreas coldly with an icy gaze and asked sternly:
"Cousin, did you do something to Mu? When he saw you the night before last, his eyes were filled with extreme fear."
When Andreas heard this, he suddenly became uneasy. He gestured in the air frantically with his hands, opened and closed his mouth, stammered for a long time, but could not even utter a complete word.
Seeing this, Karina widened her eyes and asked in confusion: "Brother, you..."
Andreas hurriedly put on an apologetic expression and said helplessly: "Sorry, dear, I drank too much that time and my brain was in a mess.
I really don’t remember anything!” This far-fetched reason he gave was obviously hard to convince anyone.
After a brief thought, Youyou took out her cell phone from her bag and said, "How about this, I'll call Brother Xiaoji.
"Go to his house and see how he's doing." He then dialed the number expertly. The phone beeped three times.
At the same time, the scene switched to Secretary Li Yanshan's office. Li Yanshan was concentrating on writing an important document at his desk, his expression completely unaware of the surrounding movements.
Suddenly, a crisp ringing of a cell phone broke the silence of the office. He was slightly startled and stopped writing.
After looking around and rummaging through a drawer full of documents for a while, he finally found Mu Xiaoji's cell phone in a file bag.
The screen clearly displayed an incoming call from "Youyou." He frowned slightly and muttered, "Is this...Mu Xiaoji's phone?" as he answered the call.
On the other end of the line, a girl's anxious voice came immediately: "Brother Xiaoji, where are you now? We want to go see you."
Li Yanshan responded politely and calmly: "Hello. I'm Li Yanshan. I'm sorry, but when Mu Xiaoji was taken to the hospital for a sudden illness, his cell phone was left at the government office.
Are you his family member? I wonder how he is doing now? Was the heart and lung transplant successful?
When Youyou heard the unfamiliar voice on the other end of the phone, she was confused at first, but after hearing Li Yanshan's self-introduction, she quickly reacted and replied, "Well, the operation was successful, and he has returned home."
After hearing this, Li Yanshan smiled with satisfaction and said, "That's good. It seems that he has been doing good deeds and accumulating virtues every day, and his merits are immeasurable!
When you see him, give him my regards. As for this phone, I'll personally visit him at his home when I go to Kuncheng for an inspection this weekend and bring it to him."
Youyou nodded obediently and responded, "Okay, leader, sorry to bother you!"
Afterwards, Li Yanshan hung up the phone and gently rubbed his eyebrows to relieve the fatigue brought by long hours of work.
At this time, Secretary Fang Zhengyu gently pushed the door open and walked in, holding a stack of documents in his hands.
He walked quietly to the desk, put the documents down neatly, and then turned to the tea machine.
He poured a cup of steaming hot tea for Li Yanshan and said with concern: "Secretary, drink some water and take a rest!"
Li Yanshan picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said slowly: "Please arrange for me to go to Kuncheng with you this weekend to see Mu Xiaoji and return his phone to him."
Fang Zhengyu was surprised after hearing this and couldn't help asking, "Secretary, why did you suddenly think of Mu Xiaoji?"
Li Yanshan put down his teacup and said seriously, "His family just called me, and I just realized that his phone was kept with me during the investigation.
You have to know that Mu Xiaoji is a great philanthropist and has made many contributions to local development.
Now that the previous suspicion has been cleared, we naturally want to return the property to its rightful owner. People like him, who are committed to greater good and actively promote local innovation and development, are an indispensable force in our society.
As an institution, we need to show more care and support. We must never allow others to make contributions while we turn a blind eye and take it for granted.
Otherwise, who will be willing to devote themselves to local development in the future? We must ensure that these good deeds receive due response and encouragement.
Only in this way can a virtuous cycle be formed, attracting more people to participate in local development.”
After being ridiculed by Jiang Chengyu in the office of the president of Zidong International, Mu Xiaoji felt very disappointed.
But he still forced himself to cheer up and pretended to be confident as he returned to the Goldsmith Bay Villa.
He took long, slightly hurried steps and headed straight towards the bedroom opposite his own.
The bedroom opposite carries a special and precious memory. In the past, Jiang Chengyu chose to live here so that he could take good care of his infant son Jiang Shuo.
As time goes by, Jiang Shuo has long been accustomed to living in this space filled with the warmth of the past.
He retained the habits he developed when he lived with his little daddy in the past, and often practiced calligraphy here, immersing himself in the lingering fragrance of ink.
Not only that, this place has also become his exclusive place for daily study and rest. Every inch of the space is stamped with his growth footprints and warm memories.
Mu Xiaoji came to the door and without any hesitation, he reached out and pushed it open.
Inside the room, Jiang Shuo was standing on a chair, writing calligraphy on the large desk with a focused and serious expression.
The latest Kuncheng news was playing on a laptop computer nearby. The screen flickered and the sound echoed softly in the room.
Jiang Shuo heard the sound of the door opening, looked up and saw that it was his father, but he did not stop the movement of his hands, and continued to paint.
While asking curiously: "Dad, didn't you go to the company to look for little daddy? Why are you back so soon?"
Mu Xiaoji slowly approached Jiang Shuo, looking frustrated, and asked hesitantly:
"Jiang Shuo, you've been with Little Daddy for so long. If he's unhappy, what do you think you can do to make him happy?"
Jiang Shuo didn't hesitate at all and answered without hesitation: "I see you. Every time my little dad talks about you to me,
His eyes were filled with happiness, as if they contained the entire ocean of stars."
When Mu Xiaoji heard this, his face showed disbelief, and the scene that just happened in the company suddenly emerged clearly in his mind.
Jiang Chengyu's cold eyes and distant attitude were far from the answer Jiang Shuo had given.
He couldn't help but question: "How is it possible? Dad is talking to you seriously, not joking with you."
Jiang Shuo stopped writing with the brush in his hand, looked at his father seriously, and said, "Yes, I'm not kidding you! Everything I said is true."
"No..." Mu Xiaoji was about to say something else when Jiang Shuo's WeChat video ringtone suddenly rang.
Jiang Shuo glanced down and saw that the screen showed an incoming call from Aunt Youyou, so he quickly reached out and answered the video call.
In the video, Youyou looked anxious and nervous, and spoke quickly: "Jiang Shuo, where is your father? How is he now? He was allergic to alcohol before, is he feeling better now?"
Jiang Shuo replied calmly, "He's fine. He rested for a night and recovered after waking up!"
Youyou breathed a sigh of relief, then asked, "What about your little daddy? He arranged for us to stay in a hotel temporarily, but it's not a long-term solution. Do you know his contact information?"
Jiang Shuo thought for a moment and said, "Aunt Youyou, why don't I take you to live in a sea view villa?
"Little Daddy just won the bidding project and is now fully committed to the initial construction of the development zone. I guess it will be difficult to see him for a long time."
Youyou nodded and said, "That's fine. Then you can contact your little daddy and dad and have dinner together at the sea view villa.
Aunt Karina and Uncle Andreas are preparing to return home. I feel relieved that they have brought your father back safely.
Your little daddy is awake now, and Aunt Karina wants to see him again. How about you make the arrangements?
Also, Jiang Shuo, can you please buy a cell phone? It’s so inconvenient to contact you every time.”
Jiang Shuo responded methodically: "Oh, okay! Because I was still young, and my daddy suggested that I focus on my studies and reduce my dependence on electronic devices,
Even though I come from a well-off family and manage my own finances, I still don't have a mobile phone and rely on a laptop to communicate with the outside world.
Since Auntie said it's inconvenient to contact me, you can just call Little Daddy directly from now on. His phone is idle now, so I'll just use one!"
Youyou nodded and said, "Okay!"
At this time, Mu Xiaoji walked in front of the camera and said apologetically: "I'm sorry for making you worry about me.
"Kelaiweiler, please take everyone back to the sea view villa first! Jiang Shuo and I will be there soon."
Coleman nodded in front of the camera and said, "Okay, everyone is relieved to see that you are okay!"
Mu Xiaoji said gratefully, "Thank you, see you later." After that, he hung up the video call.
Mu Xiaoji turned to look at Jiang Shuo and said helplessly: "The task of inviting little daddy is now left to you."
Jiang Shuo retorted, "Why me? It's obvious that you are the one that Little Daddy cares about the most."
A lonely look appeared on Mu Xiaoji's face, and he said softly, "It's different now. I'm afraid the person he least wants to see now is me!
Otherwise, he knew that I was allergic to alcohol and was in great pain, but he acted as if it had nothing to do with me and was flirting with Karina."
Jiang Shuo looked at his father and said seriously, "Dad, you're overthinking it. If he didn't care about you, why would he send you home that night?
And he was still sleeping next to us, but I don’t know when he left.”
After hearing this, Mu Xiaoji's face flashed with surprise, and he asked anxiously, "That night, was it really Daddy who sent us back to the sea view villa?"
Jiang Shuo nodded seriously and said, "Well, look at your silly look. Let's go, we can't neglect our distinguished guests.
Even though Andreas can be quite hateful sometimes, I have to say that he is quite loyal. He didn't hesitate when he blocked the knife for you before, right?
The merits and demerits offset each other, so be more careful when you meet us in the future. It's not impossible to be friends. "
Mu Xiaoji looked at his son, who was so young but as mature and steady as an adult, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart.