Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 222: Two hundred and twenty-two It’s either you die or I perish!_1

Chapter 222: Two hundred and twenty-two It’s either you die or I perish!_1

"For so many years, Ji Guangsheng has also made quite a bit of money. He says that the Ji family’s current situation is bad, far from what it used to be, but he’s only been in Huangxian for a month and he’s already opened three pharmaceutical factories, a large company, and more than a dozen warehouses!"

"All these things, don’t they all need money? Is this the performance of poor efficiency?"

The more Ji Changming talked, the angrier he grew, even starting to knock on the table with his hand.

The rosewood desk resounded with his knocks.

He didn’t know that Ji Guangsheng had put nearly all his fortune into this desperate gamble.

Stubbornly, he believed that these were the best indications of Ji Guangsheng’s wealth!

Before Dad passed away, his last words were to take good care of himself and the youngest, but now, he treated him as if he were dispensing charity, only giving him a little money at the end of the year.

Isn’t this the performance of someone wanting to swallow the Ji family’s industry whole?

No matter what, he, Ji Changming, wouldn’t let him succeed. He had endured for so many years and it was enough.

This time, he had really invested heavily, all to get Ji Guangsheng off the chairman’s seat—the power of the Ji family had to be in his hands!

Ji Yuanbai looked at his second brother’s determined face, feeling aggrieved and sniffling quietly.

To be honest, over the years, he felt that the eldest brother had treated him quite well, but the second brother always felt it wasn’t enough, and being caught in the middle, he dared not offend either side; it was indeed helplessness.

"Second brother, shall we think it over now?" Ji Yuanbai whispered persuasively.

"Think what? Does a released arrow ever return?" Just after Ji Changming cursed, he heard a series of knocks at the door.

Seeing someone had arrived, Ji Guangsheng then put away that gritted expression, his features softening slightly.

He cleared his throat, "Enter!"

"Boss." The person outside pushed the door open and nodded slightly to Ji Changming.

As soon as Ji Guangsheng saw who it was, his eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up excitedly.

"Why are you here? Do you have some important news?"

This chef originally worked at a five-star hotel in Sichuan Province and had decent culinary skills.

Ever since Ji Guangsheng was diagnosed with stomach cancer, in order to get him to eat more, Wu Shuhui specially arranged for Uncle Guang to lure the chef from the restaurant Ji Guangsheng frequented to their home.

The salary was the same as before, but the work was much lighter.

The chef wasn’t foolish and readily accepted the offer.

Not many days into the job, the second son of the Ji family found him.

He said he would give him five thousand yuan a month to keep an extra eye on Mr. Ji’s every move, and if there was any important news in the Ji family, he had to report it to him.

Five thousand yuan was not a small sum in those days.

Five thousand yuan a month.

Houses in the center of Haicheng City were only two thousand yuan per square meter.

Five thousand yuan was two and a half square meters’ worth—keep this up, and in just a few years, he would be able to buy a house in the center of Haicheng City.

The chef’s mind was clouded by the money, and he agreed without hesitation.

Fearing the chef might slack off, Ji Changming also promised an additional thousand yuan for every piece of news.

Together, this money was more than his monthly salary.

Today, as soon as he heard that Ji Guangsheng had found his daughter, he immediately came to report to Ji Changming.

"Sir, Mr. Ji’s daughter has been found!" He looked earnestly at Ji Changming, his tone somewhat excited.

"What?!" Ji Changming felt his head buzz, his heart sinking continuously.

He was nearly out of breath!

Stumbling backward, he fell into a chair.

Ji Pianran was actually found?

After so many years, she was still alive?

A pampered young lady, cast into this cruel world, and she had survived until now?

It was outrageous!

At the time, showing mercy, he just had someone tell Ji Pianran to keep her distance, without actually intending to harm her—it was the thing he regretted most in his life!

He had even persuaded Ji Pianran to run away from home.

Now that she was back, if she told Ji Guangsheng about this matter, he would definitely come asking him to account for it.

Encouraging his own daughter to run away from home, his hatred toward him would be more than just a little.

What worried him even more was Ji Yuanbai opposite him.

He himself was a man with no ambition who only wished for a peaceful life, and his expression was especially soft.

He didn’t dare to refute anything anyone said.

He knew about the incident back then, and now, if Pian Ran told the eldest brother, would the eldest brother take it out on him for questioning?

It’s over, it’s all over!

At that moment, Ji Yuanbai felt as though he had been struck by lightning.

Cold sweat immediately formed on his forehead, and he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

He supported himself on the table, looking at Ji Changming across from him with a terrified look, and his frantic voice even trembled slightly, "Second brother, second brother, what should we do!"

Ji Changming swallowed, his lips moved, but no sound came out.

What to do?

What could they possibly do at this point?

If Ji Guangsheng found out, he would definitely not let him off the hook. No one knew better than himself how heartless and devoid of familial affection he was!

He would definitely go to any lengths to punish him.

It seemed that this time, it really was the moment of truth.

He narrowed his eyes, and there was a sinister look in them that sent chills down one’s spine.

"It seems that this time, it’s either him or me!"

Ji Changming said through clenched teeth.

Ji Yuanbai looked at his second brother and felt an inexplicable chill rising from the soles of his feet, as if he were falling into an ice cellar.

"Second brother..."

He really didn’t know what to do.

How had things developed to this point?

Which side was he really on?

To be honest, he wanted to maintain relationships with both sides, but now that things had escalated to this level of hostility, he just felt utterly overwhelmed!

...

It was almost five o’clock now, and as mealtime approached, the little one started to clamor for food.

Wu Shuhui had originally thought that since they had finally reunited, they could have the chef whip up something simple, and the family could have a reunion dinner in the hospital as a way to make up for the years of missed opportunity.

Unexpectedly, Gu Chen volunteered to cook.

The main reason was for Ji Guangsheng.

His father-in-law’s health required nourishment, and it was essential that he receive some proper replenishment.

Ji Guangsheng was also in a pretty good mood today, having managed to stay awake all afternoon without any sleep.

As for Ji Pianran, when she heard that Gu Chen was going to cook, she couldn’t bear it.

She walked up to Gu Chen and said softly, "Let me help you."

The three of them, plus their parents, brother, and Uncle Guang, made for seven people in total.

She was worried Gu Chen wouldn’t be able to manage alone.

Gu Chen wasn’t worried about managing by himself at all; he grabbed Uncle Guang’s arm, grinned at him, and said, "Uncle Guang, we worked well together at lunch, let’s do it again tonight."

It had been years since his wife had seen her parents. He thought he might as well let her spend a bit more time with them.

After all, he wanted her to be happy.

Uncle Guang gave Gu Chen a look, torn between laughter and tears. What’s with this kid, clinging to him like this?

But truth be told, he was also craving a meal cooked by Gu Chen!

Uncle Guang feigned reluctance, "Alright then, but I get to choose the dishes~"

Gu Chen slapped his chest, "No problem!"

He was practically a walking menu—there was nothing he couldn’t cook.

After saying that, he patted Ji Pianran on the shoulder and looked at her tenderly.

"Spend more time with mom and dad and your brother. Don’t worry about anything else."