Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 1127: Need a Third Party

Chapter 1127: Chapter 1127: Need a Third Party

Having awakened leisurely, Li Shi found herself lying in the bed at home. Recalling what had happened before, she immediately checked her body and, fortunately, there was not a single scratch and nothing felt amiss.

"What exactly did I go through?" Li Shi rubbed her head, trying hard to piece together the previous events.

The X Fund could have made a fortune in the stock market by destroying the industries at the end of the supply chain, thereby causing severe economic damage here. But as long as Gu Fan agreed to hand over the old family house, Haywes would choose to back off.

What was so special about the Gu family’s old house that Haywes was so eager to obtain it, and judging from Haywes’ actions, everything he did was for the Gu family’s old house.

Haywes seemed like a high-end individual, whereas Gu Fan was just an ordinary person; why would these two stand on opposing sides? And what gave Gu Fan the courage to confront Haywes?

Given Haywes’ social status and prestige, why would he resort to kidnapping Li Shi?

What astonished Li Shi even more was what Gu Fan did that allowed her to be rescued so easily.

Mysteries, all mysteries, Li Shi now felt she was amidst them, unable to grasp the situation while also enveloped by a feeling of danger.

Logically, Li Shi thought she should not pursue the matter any further, but curiosity drove her to want to know what was going on, especially what secrets Gu Fan might be hiding.

Li Shi got out of bed, washed her face properly, then turned on the TV to watch the news and was surprised to see that the X Fund had suspended business, an unprecedented event.

What was the X Fund? A financial giant of global stature, undefeated and unstoppable since its inception, a wealth hoarder wherever it went, yet it suffered its first defeat here.

Li Shi desperately wanted to know what Gu Fan did but also dared not leave the house, fearing that bad people were waiting outside to capture her again.

She spent the morning at home anxious and restless, unable to endure any longer, she finally called Gu Fan.

Gu Fan’s familiar voice came through the phone, "Hello, beauty, you’re awake? How do you feel?"

Li Shi smiled, "I’m all right now, thank you for saving me yesterday. Although I was implicated by you, I still want to thank you."

"It’s nothing, just what I should do. Don’t mention thanks; I’d be glad if you just don’t hate me," Gu Fan said with a tone of apology, genuinely worried that this incident would strain their relationship.

Li Shi pretended to be very angry, "How could I not hate you? If it weren’t for helping you, why would I have been kidnapped? Do you know what kind of a life I’ve been living? I’ve been pampered from a young age."

"I’m sorry, sorry, it’s my fault," Gu Fan apologized repeatedly, once again asking for Li Shi’s forgiveness.

Knowing she had achieved her goal, Li Shi was secretly pleased but kept a straight face and continued to press, "Gu Fan, can you tell me if I’m safe? I don’t even dare leave the house now."

Gu Fan hurriedly answered, "Don’t worry, I’ve already settled things with Haywes. It’s all over. You don’t need to call the police anymore. Haywes has agreed to transfer the financial media company to you, so you can be your own boss."

"What, give the company to me?" Li Shi was stunned, feeling like she was dreaming.

Then Li Shi felt uneasy: "Gu Fan, do you think it’s appropriate? Haywes kidnapped me, and who knows what he might do next? Can we really let someone like that go?"

Gu Fan patiently reassured her, "Trust me, Haywes has people backing him that are definitely tough to deal with. The fact that we can put an end to this, and you get such great compensation, is already the ideal outcome."

"Alright, I believe you," Li Shi frowned, her curiosity piqued, "Gu Fan, I have a guess, you’re not simple either. If I call the police, it wouldn’t just affect Haywes; I’m afraid you’d be impacted too."

"How should I say this, I’m really not that much," Gu Fan said with a laugh, then he heard Li Shi huff, "Old classmate, since you said I can go out and even own a company, I’ll tentatively accept your suggestion. But I want to go out for a walk now, to visit your family’s old house."

"What?" Gu Fan exclaimed in surprise, then quickly negated, "Let’s not, what would you do at my family’s old house? It’s not exactly a great place for a heart-to-heart."

"No, I insist on coming. Wait for me." Li Shi hung up the call right after, clearly determined to visit.

Gu Fan stared at his phone, then made a face as if he had eaten a bitter melon, "What’s all this trouble? Just when one thing settles down, another comes up. I want to live a normal life, but do you have to drag me into this mess?"

Just then, Gu Ling ran down in high spirits, her eyes shining, "Brother, I just heard. Is Sister Li Shi coming? Then I must get ready and throw her a welcome ceremony."

"Welcome ceremony my foot, you must really be bored," Gu Fan twisted Gu Ling’s ear and then dragged his sister upstairs.

Gu Ling was persistent, her eyes darting, "Brother, if you don’t agree today, I’ll tell Sister Lin Xi that you’re planning a secret rendezvous with your high school crush."

Hearing this, Gu Fan was startled and quickly pleaded, "What high school crush? Don’t talk nonsense. You know how terrifying Lin Xi can be when she gets angry."

Gu Ling smirked slightly, "You don’t have to tell Sister Lin Xi, but when Sister Li Shi comes later, I want to do the welcoming. I’m not trying to cause trouble. With a third party like me present, you can explain things clearly."

"That kind of makes sense!" Gu Fan thought, realizing that if he and Li Shi were alone together, it might be inappropriate, and a third party was indeed needed.

Gu Fan turned to look at the eager and smiling Gu Ling, and felt this third party might not be reliable. His own sister was a little traitor.

Suddenly Gu Fan had an idea and quickly dialed Helen’s phone: "Hello, my dear relative, long time no see. You used to love staying in the Gu family’s old house, didn’t you? I invite you to come over now. After all, we haven’t seen each other for so long, it’s time to catch up and share our recent thoughts on life."

Helen was a bit panicked, "What’s the matter with you? Are you setting a trap for me? Let me say upfront, it was Haywes who bothered you, not me, and I’m part of the Gu family too, so you can’t set me up in the old Gu family house."

Gu Fan was almost out of breath, "What are you saying? Why do you think so badly of me? Just come quickly."