Indeed, just as Gu Zheng said, he used to believe in Gu Zheng's character.
However, the things happening online were really hard for him to accept.
Lin Ziming also found out that address. Could it be that Lin Ziming would lie to him?
Just as Xia Ran thought Lin Ziming was lying to him, his phone rang. He had no choice but to put Gu Zheng's matter aside and answer the call.
The call was from Yu Wu.
"Hey, Yu Wu."
"Xia Ran, I've found out what you asked me to investigate. I've sent it to your phone. Take a look, and let me know if you need anything."
Xia Ran: "Okay, thank you for your help. Let's get together again when we have time."
After speaking, Xia Ran hung up the phone, but Gu Zheng's expression changed slightly after hearing Xia Ran's words.
"Ranran, who is that Yu Wu?"
Xia Ran looked coldly at Gu Zheng, "What's it to you?"
Gu Zheng was taken aback, but Xia Ran had already looked down at her phone and ignored him.
Gu Zheng could tell that Xia Ran seemed to be really busy, so he didn't disturb her, but it did affect his mood to some extent.
Xia Ran stared intently at the screen on his phone, which was filled with messages Yu Wu had sent him.
The above also states that the message was sent from the Gu Group, but the email address is not from the Gu Group.
So, is it really none of Gu Zheng's business?
But... that statement did indeed come from within the Gu Group.
Xia Ran took a deep breath, looked up at Gu Zheng, and asked in a cold voice,
"I'm asking you, did you post a message on a forum saying that if I dared to clarify what was going on online, you would expose my grandfather's affairs?"
Gu Zheng froze, not expecting Xia Ran to discover it.
"Ranran, you...you listen to me, it's not what you think, let me explain..."
"So, it really was you who said it?" Xia Ran's expression turned even more unpleasant.
He had initially thought that perhaps it wasn't true, but a sliver of "maybe" still lingered in his mind.
But now, he understood; it was clearly Gu Zheng who did it.
Chapter 320 A Little Red Flower
"Gu Zheng, does threatening me make you so happy? Does seeing me in fear make you happy? And how do you know about my grandfather?"
Xia Ran only learned about her grandfather's past after divorcing Gu Zheng. So how did Gu Zheng know about it?
"Are you investigating me?" Xia Ran looked at Gu Zheng with certainty.
Gu Zheng quickly shook his head, "No, Ranran, it's not what you think. I didn't intend to investigate you."
"This matter actually started because I wanted to investigate the negative online comments about you, and then I found some things about your grandfather."
"I admit that what I said online was wrong. I shouldn't have said that. But I was just afraid that after you clarified the news, you would never talk to me again. I was just... a little afraid that you would leave me."
Since Xia Ran was the only one there, Gu Zheng no longer hid his emotions, and a hint of vulnerability and pleading appeared on his face.
If it were the Xia Ran of the past, she probably would have softened her heart long ago, but the Xia Ran of today wouldn't.
"Gu Zheng, you really disgust me and I hate you. You're using this to threaten me for your own selfish reasons."
Although it was already certain that Gu Zheng hadn't asked Zhang Qiang to do anything, Gu Zheng's words alone were enough to make him extremely angry and disgusted.
"I've already made it very clear to you that I don't like you anymore, so you'd better not bother me. I don't want to see you again."
After Xia Ran finished speaking, she wanted to leave. Now that things had been explained, there was no need to stay any longer.
Gu Zheng grabbed Xia Ran, who was about to leave, and asked,
"Why? Why won't you give me a chance? You have to give me a reason, don't you? Or is it because of that Lin Ziming?"
"Ranran, Lin Ziming's background is too clean. People with such backgrounds usually have problems. Don't get too close to him, I'm afraid something might happen."
"You even investigated him?" Xia Ran turned to look at Gu Zheng, her eyes filled with disappointment. "It's one thing for you to investigate me, but you even went so far as to investigate the people around me? Gu Zheng, what exactly are you trying to do!"
Xia Ran couldn't take it anymore and yelled, and Gu Zheng tightened his grip.
"That's right, I don't want you to leave me."
"But I want to leave you, I wish I could never see you again!"
Xia Ran forcefully shook off Gu Zheng's hand. Gu Zheng tried to grab her, but in the end he didn't, and just silently followed.
"Ranran, don't worry, I will definitely help you find out everything, and I will definitely not let anyone else find out about Grandpa's affairs."
However, Xia Ran ignored Gu Zheng's words and simply walked towards the ward.
Every extra word he said to Gu Zheng made him feel even more mentally exhausted.
Gu Zheng instinctively wanted to follow her in, but in the end he didn't dare. He was afraid that Xia Ran would be even angrier, so he could only stand helplessly at the door.
Of course, despite his helplessness, he still kept thinking about what Xia Ran had just said.
It seems that Ranran has already started investigating him. Two people in the company have hacked into his company in the past two days. Although the company has been taking precautions, those people can only stay on the outside.
At the time, he thought it was some competitor trying to harm him, but now it seems to be Ranran's doing.
But where does Ranran get this ability? Or did Ranran ask someone else for help?
Lin Ziming immediately came to Gu Zheng's mind.
Recently, Lin Ziming and Ranran have been getting closer, so could it be Lin Ziming?
If it's Lin Ziming, then which group does Lin Ziming belong to?
Is it that famous hacker in the hacker community, or that foreign shady character?
Gu Zheng's first reaction was that it was impossible. After all, if Lin Ziming really had connections with that foreign underworld, why would he come here to be a doctor?
Even if he came here to work as a doctor, he had investigated Lin Ziming and found that he had absolutely no connection with foreign countries.
But back then, didn't he feel that Lin Ziming's identity was too clean?
Now it seems that if it really is that kind of thing, then everything becomes clear.
Gu Zheng memorized everything and planned to have someone investigate it further when he got back that night.
However, this matter will probably require Lin Yi's help, as Lin Yi is more familiar with overseas matters than he is.
Xia Ran was so angry that her face was still very pale when she returned to the ward.
Grandpa Xia glanced at it, then patted Gu Chen on the head, signaling Gu Chen to go and ask.
Gu Chen, quick-witted as ever, immediately understood what was going on. He rushed to Xia Ran's lap and said in a soft voice,
"Daddy, what's wrong? You look so pale. Are you in a bad mood? Or did someone upset you? Don't be angry, okay? I got praised by my teacher at kindergarten today. She gave me a little red flower and two lollipops. Can I give you some candy?"
As Gu Chen spoke, he walked towards where he had put his little schoolbag, took out two pink lollipops, and then jogged over to Xia Ran.
"Here, little daddy, don't be sad, I'll give you some sweet candy!"
The fire in Xia Ran's heart was extinguished by the child's two words and two pieces of candy.
"Okay, Daddy's not angry anymore. Daddy will eat candy with you. Xiao Chen got praised by the teacher today, that's great!"
Xia Ran took the two candies and then patted the child's head with a gentle smile.
"It's good that you're not angry, Daddy. Hurry up and eat the candy. It's so sweet! I didn't eat any of it and wanted to give it all to you, Daddy. But I also wanted to give one to Great-Grandpa, but he said he couldn't eat it, so it can only be given to you."
When the child talked about how Grandpa Xia couldn't eat, his eyes were full of regret and disappointment.
For a child, this is a reward and candy he received on his first day of kindergarten, so of course he wants to share it with the most important and favorite people.
Xia Ran glanced at Grandpa Xia, then smiled and said,
"It's okay, Great-Grandpa hasn't fully recovered yet, so he can't eat candy. But it's alright, Xiao Chen will eat it for Great-Grandpa. In the future, try to get praised by the teachers at kindergarten more often, so you can have more candy, and then you can give it to Great-Grandpa, okay?"
Gu Chen pursed his lips and thought for a moment before nodding heavily, turning to look at his great-grandfather, and said,
"Great-Grandpa, don't worry, Xiao Chen will definitely work hard to go to kindergarten and then bring you lots of candy. You can eat it when you're all better, okay?"
Grandpa Xia's eyes were full of love and doting affection.
"Okay, Great-Grandpa, everyone's waiting for Xiao Chen to bring back candy for Great-Grandpa."
Chapter 321 I've figured it out
Although he really hated Gu Zheng, Grandpa Xia couldn't help but like Gu Chen, the child.
After spending a short time with Xia Ran and the old man, Gu Chen had to go back.
Now that I'm in kindergarten, I have to do some homework every day, so it's not as easy as it used to be.
Xia Ran led the child out the door, but when she saw Gu Zheng, the smile on her face vanished instantly, replaced by indifference.
"Ranran..." Seeing the change in Xia Ran's expression, Gu Zheng felt very distressed. "Believe me, I didn't do such a thing. Don't worry, I'll go back now and investigate the matter thoroughly, and I'll definitely let you know the results..."
Before Gu Zheng could finish speaking, Xia Ran turned around and went back to the ward, slamming the door shut behind her.
A hint of melancholy crept into Gu Zheng's eyes.
He has never truly liked anyone, so he doesn't know how to coax people.
Gu Chen looked at his father, sighed like a little adult, and said,
"Big Daddy, let's go back. Little Daddy was upset today, and I had to coax him with candy."
"Use sugar?" Gu Zheng looked at Gu Chen. "What do you mean, use sugar?"
Gu Chen: "I behaved well at kindergarten today, and the teacher not only gave me a little red flower as a reward, but also two lollipops. I brought them home for my great-grandfather and my stepfather, and they were both very happy."
After listening to Gu Chen's words, Gu Zheng nodded thoughtfully, and then left with the child.
Do you need sugar? Xia Ran likes sugar? Yes, Xia Ran used to really like cotton candy.
He knows what to do now; it's just some candy, he has plenty of ways to handle it.
Gu Chen had no idea that his eldest father was about to use his method; he was now eagerly anticipating next week's parent-child activity.