"He's so young and full of vigor, he must like beautiful women, right?" Gu Jiangang pondered. "If he likes beautiful women, why don't we marry my granddaughter Ailin to him?"
Gu Jiangang immediately rejected the idea himself. Looking at Zhou Xuan's expression towards his granddaughter Ai Lin, he clearly didn't care at all. It wasn't that he looked down on her, nor that Ai Lin wasn't pretty enough. Rather, he probably thought she wasn't mature enough, too naive. These kinds of things weren't his forte. To ordinary people, Gu Jiangang might be like a god, able to grant dreams with just a word or a gesture. But Zhou Xuan was clearly someone he couldn't control!
While Gu Jiangang was in a daze, Zhou Xuan pulled out all the ice energy one by one, like a Phillips head screwing in a screwdriver, and then swallowed it all up.
Gu Jiangang's legs felt a bone-chilling cold that slowly sank deeper, as if a hole had been punched in the bottom of a tall glass, and the water inside was slowly draining away until the glass was empty.
Gu Jiangang felt it very clearly. The icy feeling was like flowing water, slowly sinking from between his legs all the way to the soles of his feet and finally disappearing. Just after the cold feeling disappeared, a hot current suddenly surged from his lower abdomen. This hot current was only forty degrees Celsius when it came out. Because it was higher than his body temperature, he could feel it.
The heat flowed up and down through his leg bones, and the temperature gradually rose, like water in a pot being baked over a high flame, the temperature rising step by step, from forty degrees to fifty degrees, sixty degrees, seventy degrees. At first, Old Gu was trying to endure it, but later even his old bones couldn't take it anymore. He stood up and paced back and forth in the room, sweat pouring down his forehead, and he cried out, "It's so hot! It's so hot!"
Seeing that Zhou Xuan seemed to have nothing else to say, Gu Jiangang didn't say anything more and tried his best to hold back. After all, Zhou Xuan's amazing abilities surprised and delighted him. His own incurable disease was something that even the most advanced medical technology in the world could not cure. No matter how much he talked, nothing was more powerful than the facts!
Just when Gu Jiangang felt he couldn't take it anymore, Zhou Xuan finally let out a long breath, then naturally picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
At that moment, Gu Jiangang felt the scorching heat suddenly disappear completely. He closed his eyes and felt relaxed all over, a youthful feeling washing over him.
Of course, this youthfulness doesn't mean Gu Jiangang has the body of a young man. Under Zhou Xuanbing's influence, his body functions have only recovered to the level of a seventy-year-old. Apart from his severely atrophied muscles and leg bones needing a period of rest, his rheumatism has been completely cured. Standing and walking back and forth in the living room, he felt as if he had returned to twenty years ago, when he possessed billions of assets and was fighting wits and courage in the business world!
Gu Jiangang's joy was indescribable. He had originally invited Zhou Xuan to contact his network of connections in the capital through his grandson Gu Yuan, but he never expected that Zhou Xuan would be such an extraordinary person!
Gu Jiangang was already surprised when Zhou Xuan gave him the jade carving as a birthday gift. But now, his paralysis and rheumatism have been cured out of thin air, which surprised him even more!
Ultimately, today is his 90th birthday, and Zhou Xuan cured his intractable illness, allowing him to move and live like a normal person. This is better and more precious than any birthday gift!
If possible, Gu Jiangang would be willing to give up all his wealth to regain his health; money has a price, but health is priceless!
Gu Jiangang had walked around a few times when he turned around to thank Zhou Xuan. But he saw Zhou Xuan, who was drunk and bleary-eyed, pouring wine into his glass and drinking it himself. Gu Jiangang immediately forgot what he wanted to ask and quickly went forward to grab the bottle and pour wine for Zhou Xuan himself.
Zhou Xuan chuckled, picked up his glass, and downed it in one gulp. The wine was mellow and fragrant; the sensation upon tasting it was indescribable, far superior to the watered-down corn liquor of his hometown. Seeing that Zhou Xuan enjoyed the wine, Gu Jiangang didn't think much of it and refilled his glass. However, as Zhou Xuan held the glass, he suddenly slumped onto the table, his body knocking over the dishes. The wine glass and dishes rolled to the floor, and the drinking glass shattered into pieces!
If it were anyone else, Gu Jiangang would definitely be furious. This set of wine utensils was his treasured antique, something that could only be found once in a lifetime. But right now, he didn't care at all. What he cared about most at the moment was Zhou Xuan.
Gu Jiangang supported Zhou Xuan to keep him from falling to the ground, then called over a servant and instructed the servant to carry Zhou Xuan to the room to bathe and rest.
After the servants had taken Zhou Xuan away, Gu Jiangang looked at the mess on the ground and couldn't help but find it amusing. This Zhou Xuan was truly an unpredictable and extraordinary person. He was so young, yet he was still unfathomable. He wore cheap clothes that cost only a few hundred yuan, yet he casually gave away gifts worth hundreds of millions of yuan, and he nonchalantly rejected his shares worth seven or eight hundred million yuan. Then, incredibly, he cured his paralysis and rheumatism. Such a mysterious and unpredictable expert was intoxicated by just a few ounces of liquor!
This 41-year-old Moutai, though rich and mellow, should be enough for an average person to drink half a jin without getting drunk, right? Is Zhou Xuan even less capable than an average person? (To be continued)
Volume 1, Chapter 298: Matchmaking
Sunlight streamed through a small gap in the curtains, falling on Zhou Xuan's face as he lay on the bed. ()
The winter sun was so warm. Zhou Xuan stretched lazily before opening his eyes. His head was a little sore, so he rubbed it. The moment he opened his eyes, he suddenly realized that this place was unfamiliar. When he saw his bare arms, he was startled. He rolled over and got up, looking around.
Only then did I realize that this was an unfamiliar bedroom, a very luxurious one. The size of the room and all its facilities exuded an air of extravagance.
Zhou Xuan calmed down and thought carefully. He had some recollection in his mind. It seemed that he was drinking with Gu Jiangang yesterday, but he couldn't remember anything after that!
Zhou Xuan sat up and thought for a long time, but still couldn't remember what happened after drinking last night. He thought to himself that he really couldn't drink anymore. It turned out that his alcohol tolerance was so low. He got drunk after drinking so little and didn't know if he had done anything indecent while drunk. If something happened, he didn't know how to deal with it!
There was a few knocks on the door. Zhou Xuan asked, "Who is it?"
"Mr. Zhou, hello, I'm a maid from the Gu family, here to bring you some clothes. May I come in?" A clear, crisp female voice spoke from outside the door.
Zhou Xuan quickly scrambled into the covers before replying, "Sure, sure!"
Saying no was not an option, because Zhou Xuan discovered that there were no clothes for him in the room, including pants, shoes, and socks—nothing at all. He was only wearing underwear. He had been completely drunk last night and had no idea how he got into the room or how he got into bed.
Lying under the covers, Zhou Xuan thought of something else: how could he have taken off all his clothes when he was so drunk? A drunk person shouldn't be able to take off their clothes themselves, right? And to do it so cleanly!
The door was gently pushed open, and in came not one, but two women, two middle-aged women. They weren't particularly beautiful, but they were simple and honest-looking, and looked like experienced women from wealthy families.
Two middle-aged women, one carrying a clothes hanger and the other holding a shoebox, socks, and the whole outfit was brand new, inside and out. Zhou Xuan could clearly see a logo on the clothes; it was the Armani logo.
The two women hung the clothes on the rack, placed the shoes in front of the bed, bowed, and then left the room, gently closing the door behind them.
Zhou Xuan wasn't completely clueless. This set of luggage must cost at least 200,000 yuan. Did this old man Gu expect him to give him a gift in return for the jade carving he gave him?
Regardless of the circumstances, no matter how expensive it is, Zhou Xuan has to wear it. He can't just go out naked, can he?
After putting on his clothes and shoes, Zhou Xuan saw his wallet, cell phone, and other belongings on the table. Except for his cheap clothes and shoes, everything else was still there.
Zhou Xuan picked up the wallet and glanced at it casually. The money inside should be fine, and the cards were all there. He had no concept of money and had no idea how much money he had in his wallet.
I picked up my phone and saw a missed call. When I opened it, I saw it was from Fu Yuanshan. The time was 10:40 pm last night. At that time, I was already too drunk to hear anything.
Zhou Xuan thought for a moment and then called Fu Yuanshan back. As soon as the call connected, Fu Yuanshan's voice came through: "Brother, is everything alright? I called you last night, but you didn't answer!"
"It's nothing, I was drinking with some people and got drunk, I just woke up!" Zhou Xuan replied embarrassedly, then asked, "Brother, you called me about that, right?"
Fu Yuanshan chuckled softly and said, "Yes, after thinking it over, I've decided to stay in the capital!"
Zhou Xuan smiled and asked, "Brother, I think it would be better for you to go to the neighboring city. That's the top city there. Isn't there a saying that it's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix?"
"Yes, I did think about that, but after thinking about it again, I think it's better to stay in the capital!" Fu Yuanshan said with a smile. "I won't beat around the bush with you, my brother. I owe everything I am today to you. If I went to a neighboring city, I would be far away from you. Without you, what kind of future could I have? In the capital, with so many competitors, aren't I still ahead? I've thought it over. Being closer to you will be more helpful to me. Hehe, that's the decision!"
Fu Yuanshan spoke frankly, openly admitting his desire to use Zhou Xuan's help. Zhou Xuan, after some thought, agreed, acknowledging his own selfish motives in helping him. Although their friendship had deepened, they understood that they were mutually dependent. However, Fu Yuanshan also understood that while Zhou Xuan also wanted to leverage his power, their positions were vastly different. Undeniably, Zhou Xuan held a higher position than him. Although not part of the system, Zhou Xuan's connections and words carried more weight than Fu Yuanshan's. Fu Yuanshan was absolutely certain of this.
There was no need to speak evasively with Fu Yuanshan anymore. Zhou Xuan chuckled and said, "Brother, let's leave it at that. I'll send a reply over there in a bit and report your decision."
Fu Yuanshan said goodbye with a smile and then hung up the phone.
Zhou Xuan thought for a moment, then picked up a phone and told him about Fu Yuanshan's decision. He figured Wei Haihe was probably waiting for his reply, so it couldn't be delayed.
After finishing his phone call, Zhou Xuan went to the bathroom to wash his face and rinse his mouth. All the toiletries provided in the bathroom were brand new and in perfect condition. After washing up, Zhou Xuan looked at himself in the mirror. Wearing this Armani designer outfit, he looked even more dashing and handsome. It's true what they say: clothes make the man!
After leaving the room, the two middle-aged women outside were still waiting. As soon as they saw Zhou Xuan come out, they bowed and said, "Mr. Zhou, please come with me to the small living room. Mr. Gu is waiting for you!"