Chapter 255: Little Cherry Qin Wan
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âOkay, Iâll consider it!â Zhou Li said with a smile. He had worked with Zhou Jinjin before and liked her personality. However, he had never collaborated with her on music before, and he was quite selective when it came to music. It wasnât just about playing well; it had to evoke a feeling that was intangible and elusive. Gu Chuyunâs musical talents were considered high, but Zhou Li didnât have a good impression of her. He didnât feel a connection.
Speaking of Gu Chuyun, Zhou Li couldnât resist gossiping with Gu Ci. She had been gaining popularity recently, starring in the music video of a famous singer and appearing in a web series. The web series had been filmed right after her high school graduation and had recently been released to great acclaim. She played the role of a kind and beautiful female lead, with a captivating appearance and an innovative plot. Her co-starâs looks were also exceptional. She had become famous overnight and had great future prospects. Gu Chuyun was a real prodigy, a music student from the countryâs top university. Her fame as a talented student set her apart in the entertainment industry, and her marketing was very effective, making her a big star.
âHasnât she had some scandals in variety shows, got engaged to Lu Shijie, and had some controversies? Did that not affect her?â Gu Ci asked.
âInternet users have short memories. In the entertainment industry, which star doesnât have some scandals? You just need to spend money on PR. Sheâs a high-achieving student. After the Gu familyâs bankruptcy, she built a new image as a bankrupt heiress who turned her life around. Sheâs no longer arrogant, sheâs humble and polite. People love this transformation,â Zhou Li explained. Even though he didnât like gossip, he couldnât help sharing this with Gu Ci. âEven my talent agency wanted me to collaborate with her, but I turned it down.â
When he mentioned his refusal, Zhou Li seemed a bit proud.
Gu Ci chuckled and said, âIf itâs in your favor, you should collaborate, regardless of my feelings.â
âThatâs not possible. If you dislike her, I wonât collaborate with her. Itâs a matter of principle,â Zhou Li replied firmly.
Gu Ci smiled, raised her glass for a toast, and they continued to enjoy their dinner conversation.
On the way home, Gu Ci checked the latest news about Gu Chuyun. She was indeed on the rise, and it seemed she had made some influential connections. Her recent success was evident from the abundance of her photos, interviews, appearances on variety shows, and event attendances. She appeared confident and elegant, and her makeup embraced a natural and refined style.
Gu Chuyun had a great foundation: a gentle and attractive appearance, early acclaim for her violin skills, and a background as a top student at a prestigious university. After their rivalry had faded, they both found their own paths to success. Gu Ci couldnât help but smile as she looked at Gu Chuyunâs photos in interviews. She was truly shining.
Could Gu Chuyun continue her successful journey?
Gu Ci thought not!
A hint of determination flashed in Gu Ciâs eyes as she used her finger to draw an X on Gu Chuyunâs face in one of the interview photos. âGu Chuyun, climb as high as you can. The higher you go, the harder youâll fall!â Gu Ci thought to herself.
Gu Ziyu worked tirelessly, helping Gu Ci unlock the chip. After a brief examination, he was stunned. âWow! Uncleâs background⊠itâs incredible!â âMom, the information is here!â
Gu Ci had been waiting in the study and rushed over when she heard the news. She was aware of her sonâs special status and couldnât involve him, so she left the room.
âMom, 1 really didnât know anything!â Gu Ziyu said.
âGood!â Gu Ci smiled, ruffling his hair. âGo to sleep now. If thereâs anything, Mom will come to you!â
âIâm seriously shaken. I think Iâm going to have trouble sleeping,â Gu Ziyu said with a straight face as he headed to bed. âIâll never trust Uncleâs punctuation again! Not a single comma!â
Gu Ci chuckled and unlocked the chipâs data on the big screen. It contained information about Jiang Junlinâs background, revealing that it wasnât Jiang Minghuaâs rejection that led to Jiang Junlinâs selection, as was widely believed.
âWhen Jiang Junlin was in his first year of high school, he was chosen.â
However, he was still quite young and needed a transitional period, a period of growth. So, Jiang Minghua needed to help him through these ten years. But Jiang Minghua refused.
It was Jiang Junlin who actively requested to enter the underworld without the need for a transition. He studied and worked at the same time, gaining practical experience. He stood out prominently in China, so at the age of seventeen, after being admitted to University A, he studied for only three months before applying for overseas study. He spent three years abroad, then returned to China. After graduating, he simultaneously worked at a bank and pursued postgraduate and doctoral studies.
From the age of eighteen, he officially entered the underworld. Gu Ci quickly skimmed through his resume and achievements. It seemed to be Jiang Junlinâs work diary, recording the major events of his ten years of work.
Gu Ci was shocked by what she read.
âHeartless and ruthlessâŠâ
It was truly chilling to see that he had eliminated three underworld leaders in ten years. There were no details, only event records, but they revealed how ruthless Jiang Junlin could be.
Gu Ci frowned. No wonder in the previous life, he had his legs broken and was imprisoned by Ji Chi. If it werenât for being hidden away by Ji Chi, her brother probably wouldnât have survived. He had truly made formidable enemies!
Jiang Junlinâs personal work diary was just a small part of it. The most critical information in the chip was under the jurisdiction of the underworldâs dark management. It included intelligence, technology, assassination, and financial transactions. With control over these resources, one could dominate the entire underworld. But the information she received was incomplete, only half of it, even the passwords were incomplete. To gain the necessary permissions to execute tasks in place of Jiang Junlin without anyone noticing, she needed the other half of the information. But where was it?
Gu Ci searched through the chipâs data. It was a massive database, and she couldnât find any clues to the missing information.
Her brother couldnât have provided only half the information. Gu Ci seemed to recall something and took out the bracelet. She remembered seeing a string of numbers when she opened the clasp. Gu Ci found the code on the bracelet.
She decrypted the code and obtained a phone number.
After a momentâs hesitation, she dialed the number.
Late at night, at one in the morning, after three rings, someone answered. It was a gentle female voice. âHello!â
âIâm Jiang Junlinâs sister, my name is Gu Ci. I need to talk to you.â
âLocation!â
âBlue Fields Villa, Number Twelve.â
âTen minutes!â
Gu Ci stood outside Blue Fields Villa, waiting. She had already informed the security guard. She waited for eight minutes until she heard the roar of a motorcycle engine, which was particularly noticeable in the quiet night.
The motorcycle approached from a distance and came to a stop in front of Gu Ci. The rider was a stylishly dressed woman wearing a helmet, black leather jacket, pants, and boots, with only her beautiful eyes visible.
âHello, Iâm Gu Ci!â
âI know you!â The womanâs voice was as gentle as water, which was quite unexpected given her appearance. She removed her helmet, revealing a stunning face that needed no makeup.
It was Qin Wan, also known as Little Cherry!
Gu Ci recognized her as well.
âHello, Iâm Qin Wan!â She hung her helmet on the motorcycleâs front, extending her hand. She wore black gloves.
Gu Ci couldnât have dreamt that it would be Qin Wan.
They shook hands, and Gu Ci said, â1 know you too, the Defense Information Departmentâs beauty.. Your reputation precedes you!â
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