Chapter 304: Isn't This a Coincidence?

Two days later.

Kong Nian completed her discharge procedures.

Although she was able to leave the hospital, her complexion was haggard, and she had lost significantly more weight than just a single notch.

Gan Hua and Ruan Tao came over early in the morning to help.

Under Kong Xiang's arrangements, the four of them returned to the residence together.

Kong Yueqing and Kong Yueling were naturally present as well. The moment they saw that Kong Nian was safe and sound, a shadow cast over Kong Yueqing's heart.

After experiencing such a dangerous incident, she hadn't expected Kong Nian to actually make a clean escape.

"Martial Aunt Kong, the Zhou family sent over invitations early this morning, asking you and Martial Sister Kong to go over and discuss the matters regarding entering the ancestral lands," Kong Yueqing said, barely suppressing the jealousy in her heart as she handed the invitation to Kong Xiang.

If it hadn't been for Feng Zong's case, the Zhou family would have started their journey to the ancestral lands long ago.

Kong Xiang remained expressionless upon seeing the invitation.

The reason he had agreed to help the Zhou family was to obtain the Zhou family's Profound Spirit Liquid to nourish Kong Nian's continuously diminishing energy. But now that Kong Nian's eyes were already hollow, there was no longer any necessity.

"I understand."

However, in order to prevent others from knowing about Kong Nian's current condition, Kong Xiang could only remain composed.

"Uncle Kong, I haven't fully recovered yet, so I won't be going. You should take Senior Brother Ruan with you this afternoon," Kong Nian said. Clearly, she understood the logic as well, so she showed no interest whatsoever.

Kong Yueqing's eyes lit up. "Martial Aunt Kong, how about I accompany you this afternoon?"

Kong Xiang gave her a deep look.

Meanwhile, the smile on her face grew even more brilliant.

Kong Nian let out a cold sneer and went straight back to her room.

Everyone present was well aware of Kong Yueqing's intentions.

Kong Xiang had actually agreed to her request.

Kong Yueqing was so happy she nearly jumped for joy; finally, there was one thing she could use to replace Kong Nian.

After lunch, just as Kong Xiang and Kong Yueqing had stepped out the door, Gan Hua was called to Kong Nian's room.

"Junior Sister, you want me to invite Mr. Gu over?"

After hearing Kong Nian's instructions, Gan Hua's brow furrowed into a knot.

Kong Yueqing's feelings for Gu Yang were as obvious as a lion on a bald head.

But Gu Yang was, after all, Su Yan's fiancé.

"Yes, you must bring him here. Just say I have something very important to discuss with him." Kong Nian's expression was serious, and her volume was much heavier than usual.

Gan Hua did not agree immediately, instead showing a hesitant expression.

"Junior Sister, if you have something important, can I convey it on your behalf?"

Kong Nian hadn't expected him to take such an attitude, and a shadow crossed her eyes.

So now, even he didn't hold her in any regard?

"No."

Her cold words carried obvious displeasure.

Gan Hua clenched his hands at his sides but still intended to persuade her.

"Junior Sister, Gu Yang and we are simply not from the same world. I think it would be better for you to maintain some distance from him, and you must not forget the clan rules."

"I don't need Senior Brother to remind me of these things; I know what I am doing," Kong Nian's anger flared.

Gan Hua wanted to say more, but was impatiently interrupted by Kong Nian.

"Do you want me to go find him personally?"

When Kong Xiang left, he had specifically instructed that Kong Nian's body was currently weak and required careful care. Since she actually wanted to go out, Gan Hua was naturally worried.

Seeing that he truly could not persuade her, he could only agree.

"Don't be angry, Junior Sister. I will go invite Mr. Gu right away."

Only then did Kong Nian's expression soften slightly. She gave Gan Hua a few more instructions and then urged him to leave.

Since neither Kong Xiang nor Kong Yueqing were around, this was her only chance to see Gu Yang.

***

At the publishing house.

Gu Yang was busy to the point of exhaustion.

Having not worked for seven or eight consecutive days, all the work had piled up. He hadn't stopped for a single moment from early morning until now, until Lu Feng came in to tell him that there were results regarding the previous investigation.

To be cautious, Gu Yang specifically closed the doors and windows before letting Lu Feng speak.

"You guessed correctly. There really is a spy for Liu Yiyi in the publishing house."

When the fountain pen from Su Yan's kidnapping appeared on Gu Yang's desk, he had suspected there were people of Liu Yiyi's in the publishing house, so he had asked Lu Feng to investigate. He hadn't expected things to actually make progress.

"Who is it?"

Lu Feng lowered his voice and named two people, both of whom were veteran employees of the publishing house.

After hearing this, Gu Yang's face darkened. "Is there one hundred percent evidence?"

This was no small matter; there could not be the slightest mistake.

Lu Feng nodded with absolute certainty. "It is completely certain. Besides taking money from Liu Yiyi, they also have that kind of improper relationship with her."

As he spoke the last part, a look of disdain appeared on Lu Feng's face.

Although he had long known that Liu Yiyi was not a good woman, he hadn't expected her to have fallen to such a level.

"It's a good thing you weren't seduced by that woman, otherwise, it would have been truly disgusting."

Gu Yang let out a heavy breath. Since the investigation was clear, there were no more doubts.

"Gu Yang, how do you plan to handle those two?"

Although the two were not good people and were morally bankrupt, they wouldn't be thrown in jail just for that. If the matter were truly exposed, they would merely be criticized by others.

After all, they would certainly insist that they had no involvement in the case of Su Yan's kidnapping.

"Fire them, then hand them over to Captain Du for processing." Gu Yang showed no leniency in matters like this.

Lu Feng thought about it; the publishing house certainly could not continue to employ such people.

"Alright, we'll do as you say. Also, there is one more thing I want to discuss with you."

Gu Yang: "What is it?"

Lu Feng, who had been serious a second ago, suddenly became a bit awkward.

"I want to go visit Miss Kong."

Since such a serious incident had occurred, even though Kong Nian had been rescued, she had been hospitalized. He felt that as a friend, it was necessary to visit.

Of course, if he could make Kong Nian feel his sincerity during this contact, that would be even better.

Hearing Kong Nian's name, the lines of Gu Yang's cheeks tightened unconsciously.

"Go if you want to."

It had nothing to do with him.

Lu Feng continued with a grin, "Wouldn't it be too awkward if I went alone? Why don't we go together? She is your lifesaver, after all."

Gu Yang's entire being radiated an aura of resistance. "Do you see that I have time for such things right now? Besides, it would be more appropriate if you went by yourself."

Lu Feng looked thoughtful; it seemed to make some sense.

Just as he was about to agree, Auntie Wang's voice came from outside.

"Editor-in-Chief Gu, someone is looking for you."

Before Gu Yang could speak, Lu Feng took the opportunity to ask, "Man or woman?"

"It is a Mr. Gan."

Gan Hua?

Gu Yang raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised.

Lu Feng had never had contact with Gan Hua. "Your friend? Then I'll head out first."

Gu Yang did not intend to hide it from him. "He is from the Kong family."

Lu Feng immediately froze in his tracks. He had just been thinking about asking if Kong Nian was still around, and then her family members arrived—wasn't that quite the coincidence?

(End of Chapter)