Chapter 352: The Tacit Understanding Between Siblings

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Although Chen Liangdong didn’t say anything, Gu Ziyu could understand his concerns and plans. “Uncle will be back safely before the Lantern Festival.” “Really?” Gu Ci exclaimed with joy.

Gu Ziyu nodded. “Mom, trust me. You’ve been working hard. Take this time to rest and eat well. The baby will handle it.”

Dr. North also arrived at the Blue Fields Villa that night. She explained the situation within the gang and the ongoing requests for gang assistance. She compiled everything and handed it over to Gu Ci for review.

After a brief contemplation, Gu Ci said softly, “Here’s the plan: cut off all communication between the gang and the outside world, suspend any operational support and technical assistance.”

Dr. North was shocked. “Can we do that?”

“I’ve made the decision, and I’ll take responsibility for it,” Gu Ci said. “For ongoing operations, don’t interrupt them. Wrap them up perfectly. Then, three days from now, the gang won’t participate in any actions. If my brother is detained for a day, the gang will disconnect for a day. Everyone will stay quiet. The finance department should focus on making money, and other matters are not our concern.”

Qin Wan thought to herself that the gang’s internal network had never been disconnected since its establishment. Gu Ci indeed had a lot of courage.

This was also a form of invisible pressure!

After dinner, Gu Ci went for a walk and consulted with Dr. North. They strolled within the villa, and Qin Wan stayed on the balcony, observing the surroundings to ensure safety.

Gu Ziyu brought a cup of coffee for Qin Wan. “Sister, why aren’t you joining them for a walk?”

“Gu Ci is providing psychological counseling, and it’s not suitable to disturb her,” Qin Wan replied.

Gu Ziyu’s eyes lit up. “Sister, do you think Gu Ci considers Dr. North her mom?” “What’s wrong with that?” Gu Ziyu felt a little guilty, considering that Qin Wan was her real daughter. He couldn’t help but feel like his mother was stealing her motherly love. He felt a bit uneasy.

Qin Wan said, “Without a blood connection, can they still be considered family?”

“If there’s a bond of love, blood ties don’t matter,” Gu Ziyu said. “My mom had distant blood relations, but they treated her like a jinx. My mom and Jinjin have no blood ties, yet they’re closer than sisters.”

In this world, relationships were based on genuine feelings. While blood relations were important, love held its own significance.

“Dr. North cares about you too,” Gu Ziyu said. “She made tonight’s medicinal meal, which is nourishing and replenishing your blood. I guess it’s for you.”

“She did it for Gu Ci,” Qin Wan replied, not believing that Dr. North would go to the trouble of making a four-hour medicinal meal just for her. She felt distant from herself.

Gu Ziyu chuckled as he covered his mouth. “You’re still a sniper with such poor observational skills. Did my mom take a single bite of the medicinal meal tonight? She doesn’t like the taste of Chinese medicine at all.”

Qin Wan thought for a moment. It seemed like Gu Ci had taken most of the meal because she enjoyed medicinal food.

“Why would she make a several-hour-long medicinal meal for herself when she’s perfectly fine?”

“Because she likes you?”

“I don’t see that!”

Gu Ziyu pondered for a moment. “Love is sometimes hard to express?”

“Little guy, why are you… Why are you trying to matchmake me and Dr. North?”

Gu Ziyu said with an air of maturity, “I want Mom to receive a lot of love, and 1 want everyone around her to receive love too.”

“You’re quite the thoughtful kid!” Qin Wan chuckled.

Early the next morning, Chen Fei came to the Blue Fields Villa to pick up Gu Ziyu for work and brought a message. “Miss Gu Ci, the director wants you to go to the MSS.”

“Why?” Gu Ci inquired.

Chen Fei was concise and loyal, shaking his head. “He didn’t say.”

Gu Ziyu and Gu Ci exchanged glances, and Dr. North whispered, “I’ll accompany you.”

“Is that okay?” Gu Ci asked Chen Fei.

Chen Fei nodded. “It’s fine.”

Dr. North and Gu Ci both started packing their things. Gu Ziyu pulled Chen Fei aside. “What’s the reason for sending her there?”

“It’s about the overseas special operations team, and it has significant implications,” Chen Fei explained.

Gu Ziyu understood. His mother must have cut off the gang’s dark web connection, and if that were true, it would have a significant impact. The MSS also relied on the gang’s assistance, and many frontline operatives needed their support.

As it was a matter of national security, Qin Wan didn’t accompany them. After arriving at the MSS, Chen Liangdong kindly said, “You haven’t seen Jiang Junlin for a while. You can go meet him.”

Gu Ci was surprised and delighted. “Can 1 see my brother?”

“Yes, we’re very democratic here,” Chen Liangdong said with a light smile. “Some other people will come to see Jiang Junlin later.”

Gu Ci and Chen Fei exchanged a knowing smile, and she said, “Thank you, Director Chen.”

Chen Liangdong led Gu Ci to meet Jiang Junlin, while Dr. North stayed outside and didn’t enter. Her gaze briefly passed over Chen Liangdong, appearing murky and mysterious, but it quickly returned to calm. At this level, it was indeed very difficult for ordinary people to meet someone like Chen Liangdong.

“Miss. Qin, please wait in the guest lounge while Gu Ci talks with Mr. Jiang. They might have a lengthy conversation,” Chen Liangdong politely suggested.

“Alright,” Dr. North replied and headed to the adjacent guest lounge.

The guest lounge had a clear view of the National Security’s information hall, and Dr. North looked out the window at the government office building across the street. The entire area was heavily guarded.

Her heart was pounding, and she felt an inexplicable nervousness.

Gu Ziyu and Chen Liangdong were both outside the monitoring room, listening to the conversation between Gu Ci and Jiang Junlin.

Gu Ci brought some snacks and smiled gently, “Yesterday when I came back home, Grandpa asked me to bring these. They are pastries made by Aunt Gui. I thought you might not be used to outside food, so I brought these pastries.”

They were various Cantonese dim sum treats like cherry blossom pastries, mung bean cakes, and chestnut cakes—all of which Jiang Junlin loved. Aunt Gui knew his taste well, and the pastries were aromatic and flavorful. Jiang Junlin chuckled as he took a piece of chestnut cake and asked, “Why did you come?” “How’s home?” Jiang Junlin inquired.

“Everything at home is fine. Grandpa has lost some weight but is still strong. 1 didn’t get to see Aunt and Grandma; they went for afternoon tea with their friends. Later, I called them, and Grandma complained that her pet cat got lost.”

“Lost?”

“Grandma was very sad. She picked up a stray cat in the garden, fed it water and meat every day, took it to the vet, and took care of it meticulously. But who knew, the cat didn’t appreciate it and ran away. What’s worse, Grandma saw it next door at the neighbor’s, being all affectionate and playful.”

“That’s truly an ungrateful cat.”

“That’s not all. A couple of days later, the cat came back to our doorstep, and Grandma, with a determined heart, closed the door and didn’t let it in, no matter how pitifully it cried outside.”

Jiang Junlin twirled the ring on his finger and chuckled. “Grandma did the right thing. Such ungrateful cats deserve to starve.”

“Brother, when can you come back home?” Gu Ci asked..