Chapter 41

"From now on, I call the shots in this company! The old man is senile, and from here on out, the Gu family answers to me!" Uncle Gu laughed arrogantly, looking as though victory was already in his grasp.

The surrounding employees were struck with terror, not daring to draw a single breath.

Steward Lin added fuel to the fire from the side, "Young Master, you might as well stop struggling. Those who know when to yield are wise!"

Gu Liuyun’s gaze turned sharp as a formidable aura emanated from him, pressing down on everyone and making it hard for them to breathe.

He stepped closer and closer to Uncle Gu, his tone as chilling as millennial glacier ice: "I'd like to see just how you plan to make me 'wise'!"

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, thick with the scent of gunpowder.

The onlookers held their breath, terrified of becoming collateral damage if they weren't careful.

Some of the veteran employees, who had watched the Gu family reach where they were today, now had faces full of worry, looking as distressed as if their own children were about to be abducted.

Gu Liuyun took everything in, a slight thud echoing in his heart as he thought to himself: I, Gu Liuyun, am not the type to screw over my teammates. Don't worry, this situation is completely under control!

The corners of his lips curved upward into a mesmerizing, wicked smile. Slowly, he pulled a USB flash drive from his pocket, spinning it nimbly between his fingertips like a street acrobat.

In his hands, this tiny gadget was far more heart-stopping than a nuclear bomb.

"Second Uncle, don't rush off just yet. The good show is only just beginning." Gu Liuyun's tone was flippant yet carried an unquestionable majesty.

Uncle Gu and Steward Lin exchanged glances, a wisp of an ominous premonition rising in their hearts.

What medicine was this brat selling in his gourd?

Without wasting any breath, Gu Liuyun plugged the flash drive straight into the projector.

With a flash, the massive screen vividly displayed Uncle Gu and Steward Lin's scandalous deeds—embezzlement, bribery, framing the innocent. It was delightfully thrilling, practically an epic blockbuster of the year!

"Good heavens! Is this gossip fresh?"

"Oh boy, this plot twist came completely unannounced!"

"I always said Steward Lin didn't look like a good guy!"

The onlookers instantly erupted, transforming into keyboard warriors and turning on barrage-chat mode.

The other members of the Gu family were also struck dumb, unable to believe everything unfolding before their eyes.

Grandfather Gu, in particular, was so furious that his white mustache quivered. Pointing straight at Uncle Gu's nose, he cursed, "Unfilial son! You... you're really going to be the death of me!"

Uncle Gu and Steward Lin turned pale as sheets, beads of sweat the size of soybeans rolling down their foreheads.

Never in their wildest dreams had they expected Gu Liuyun to hold onto this much evidence!

This time, they were completely finished!

Watching their terrified expressions, Gu Liuyun felt a surge of secret satisfaction.

He slowly walked up to the two men, looking down at them from on high, his voice as chilling as millennial glacier ice: "Now, do you have anything else to say?"

Uncle Gu's lips trembled, unable to squeeze out a single word for the longest time.

Steward Lin, like an eggplant beaten by the frost, drooped his head in defeat.

"Since you have nothing to say..." Gu Liuyun paused. At a subtle signal from him, security guards who had been lying in wait swarmed forward, dragging Uncle Gu and Steward Lin away like dead dogs.

The two wailed and shrieked all the way, but to no avail. Only their shrill cries echoed through the corridor, resembling a desolate song of farewell.

Gu Liuyun swept his gaze across the crowd, his commanding presence making everyone too cowed to meet his eyes.

Slowly, he spoke, his voice deep and powerful: "Starting today, the Gu family shall welcome a new order!"

He produced a pre-prepared proposal, projecting it onto the large screen.

This proposal not only reformed the management of the family enterprise but also set clear regulations for the distribution of immortal cultivation resources—fair, just, and catering to the interests of every family member.

As the crowd looked over the proposal, they realized that Gu Liuyun was not only resolute in his methods but also possessed extraordinary vision and foresight.

"I agree!"

"I agree as well!"

Family members voiced their approval one after another, filling the entire conference room with an atmosphere of harmony.

Grandfather Gu was so moved that tears streamed down his aged face. He tightly grasped Gu Liuyun's hand, choking with emotion as he said, "Good boy, you've done wonderfully! Having you in the Gu family is truly a blessing from our ancestors!"

After the meeting concluded, Gu Liuyun brought Ye Manman and Chen Jiaojiao to the front of the family enterprise building.

The sun was setting, casting a golden glow over the building and reflecting a dazzling radiance.

Downstairs, traffic hummed and people bustled by in a scene of absolute prosperity.

Ye Manman and Chen Jiaojiao leaned close to Gu Liuyun, knowing that he was not only their lover but also the hero of the Gu family.

The surrounding family members also cast looks of deep admiration, full of confidence in Gu Liuyun's leadership.

Looking into the distance, Gu Liuyun gently patted the hands of Ye Manman and Chen Jiaojiao, a mysterious smile playing at the corners of his lips: "This is only the beginning..."

Implementing the new rules proved far more difficult than Gu Liuyun had imagined.

Some veteran employees, accustomed to their previous lax work style, paid lip service to the new regulations while dragging their feet on execution.

Undercurrents surged within the family enterprise.

Sitting in his office, Gu Liuyun tapped his fingertips rhythmically against the desk, producing a steady "tap-tap" sound that beat against his heart.

He knew this was not merely a managerial challenge, but a direct test of his authority.

Meanwhile, Gu Liuyun's cousin, Gu Feiyang, was far from idle.

Operating behind the scenes, he rallied a group of young family members, fanning the flames and spreading discontent regarding the new rules.

Most of these young folks were spoiled scions of the family who idled away their days; the implementation of the new rules directly threatened their interests, naturally breeding resentment.

At the family's routine weekend gathering, the atmosphere was exceptionally heavy.

Gu Feiyang made the first move, speaking in a sarcastic tone: "These new rules sound great on paper, but they're a bit detached from reality. Our family enterprise has always prided itself on humanity, but now it's been turned into a cold machine, robbing everyone of our former vitality."

No sooner had his voice fallen than several young clansmen echoed his sentiments, chattering away in complaints until the gathering site instantly resembled a boiling pot.

"Exactly! You can't even arrive late or leave early now—it's way too harsh!"

"The resource distribution has become rigid, too, with zero flexibility!"

Grandfather Gu's face turned livid. With a heavy thud, he slammed his teacup onto the table, producing a muffled crash that instantly silenced the grand hall.

Sweeping a majestic and stern gaze across the crowd, his resonant voice carried a trace of a tremor: "Shut your traps, all of you! When Liu-yun makes a decision, he naturally has his reasons! Every single one of you only knows how to indulge yourselves—have you ever once considered the future of the family?!"

Witnessing the chaotic scene before him, Gu Liuyun took a deep breath, suppressing the rising anger in his chest.

He stood up, his eyes blazing like torches as he swept his gaze across the face of every family member, saying in a low voice: "I know that the rollout of the new regulations will make some people uncomfortable, but this is the necessary path for the family enterprise's development. If anyone refuses to comply, I, Gu Liuyun, will never show leniency!"

Before his voice completely faded, Ye Manman and Chen Jiaojiao also walked over, standing by his side to show their support.

However, an undercurrent of tension subtly passed between the two women: Ye Manman intentionally edged Chen Jiaojiao aside, and Chen Jiaojiao, refusing to back down, glared fiercely at Ye Manman...