Chapter 709: Warning

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio   Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

At this moment, Shen Xi was also perusing the documents of the Ninghai

Project in her hands, for no other reason than that she had seen this project at Shen Corporation yesterday. Added to that, Guan Lei had sent a message in the morning, asking her to pay attention to the Ninghai Project and to be cautious of Gu Chen.

Shen Xi did not want to maliciously speculate about Gu Chen, but when it concerned both the Shen and Lu families, she had to be a little careful.

Shen Xi asked in puzzlement, “Mom, why have both the Shen and Lu families become involved in this Ninghai Project? It doesn’t seem to be our strong suit at Lu Financial Group, does it?”

Lu Shan glanced at the documents in Shen Xi’s hand and said, “Well, it’s not a particularly important project. We owed someone a favor before, so we participated symbolically to repay it. That’s why we’re involved.”

Shen Xi pondered for a moment before asking, “Did the Shen family owe that person a favor too?”

“It’s probably not the case. The industries included in this project were originally an important development direction for Shen Corporation, so your father’s side has a significant stake in it,” Lu Shan explained.

“Mom, I heard that besides the Shen and Lu families, there are also the Gu family and some small companies involved in this project, and most of those small companies have some kind of connection with the Gu family,” Shen Xi said.

Lu Shan furrowed her brows slightly and asked, “Who did you hear that from?”

Shen Xi pursed her lips and replied, “l just overheard some gossip from my friends.’

Lu Shan cast a skeptical glance at Shen Xi, then withdrew her gaze. Regardless of whether Shen Xi was right or not, she needed to investigate.

For such a large project, if all the parties involved were from the Gu family, it did indeed seem strange.

Moreover, the attitude of the person who came asking for the Lu family’s investment seemed a bit peculiar now.

Seeing that Lu Shan seemed concerned about the matter, Shen Xi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter what, it was better to be cautious.

Shen Xi relayed Lu Shan’s reaction to Guan Lei, who finally felt at ease. He then got out of the car and went straight to Guan Yi’s study.

As Guan Lei barged into the room without even the courtesy of a knock, Guan Yi felt quite displeased and sternly questioned, “Don’t you know how to knock before entering? Where did your manners go?”

Guan Lei’s face darkened, and his tone turned cold. “Grandfather, disregarding my wishes and spreading news of my arranged marriage everywhere, do you think I should have any manners?”

“You are the heir of the Guan family, and your marriage is naturally linked to the greatest interests of the Guan family. As for your wishes, they are far less important than the family’s.” Guan Yi asserted.

“Grandfather, it’s just the two of us here. Why do you have to put on such a high and mighty act with your fancy words? You just want to secure the best marriage prospect for your love child, don’t you? Cut the absurd and laughable talk,” Guan Lei taunted.

Exposed, Guan Yi made no effort to conceal it any longer. “In short, as long as

I am still the head of the Guan family, I can control your fate. You and Shen Xi can never be together.”

A chilling smile spread across Guan Lei’s face with a wicked glint in his eyes. “Grandfather, if we must arrange a marriage, Shen Xi is actually the best choice, and you know the power behind her. Tell me, if I persuade some of the shareholders in the family, will they support me marrying Shen Xi or Meng Yu marrying Shen Xi?”

“You…” Guan Yi had not expected Guan Lei to threaten him with the family.

“Grandfather, you know I won’t actually do that, but if you keep pushing me, I will have no choice but to use the family’s influence to marry Shen Xi, and I won’t mind ruining Meng Yu for her sake,” Guan Lei declared firmly, his gaze unwaveringly fixed on Guan Yi.

Guan Lei was only trying to scare Guan Yi; he had no intention of harming Meng Yu. However, from Guan Yi’s perspective, it was a different story.

Guan Yi’s breath quickened with anger, and even his mustache trembled. ‘You dare! ”

Guan Lei smiled ominously. “You can try!”

After delivering his warning to Guan Yi, Guan Lei turned and left. Just as he reached the door, he turned back and said, “You can organize the Spring Banquet this time if you want, but before you make any further moves, Grandfather, you better think it through carefully. Consider how many lives Meng Yu has that I might take.”

Watching Guan Lei leave, Guan Yi slumped in his seat. All he wanted was for his descendants to live well. Why was that too much to ask for?

Guan Lei’s family did not worry him, but Meng Yu was also his son. He did not want to worry about Meng Yu being alone in this world, hunted and helpless while he was six feet under.. Was he wrong?