It rained all night and finally stopped before dawn.
The sun shines on the streets again.
In Ping An Alley.
Adults and children walked out of their rooms and started a new day.
The huge capital city is still as prosperous as yesterday, and the whole city has fallen into the bustle of the past. Nothing seems to have changed at all.
Just as people were coming and going, occasionally someone noticed that the former Chiang family's mansion had now been sealed with a white seal.
The Jiang family is finished!
The news spread throughout the capital overnight.
It is said that the Beijing Military Region conducted a rare night drill last night. Several military trucks filled with soldiers drove to Wulizhuang overnight.
Not only the Jiang family, but also the underground forces run by Jiang Chengguo in Wuli Village in recent years were also uprooted.
Very few people know the inside story.
Even the second-rate families in the capital can only hear half-truths and half-false news.
Everyone is speculating on who the Jiang family offended to cause such a genocide overnight.
It's just this night.
The four major families in the capital became the three major families in the capital.
In a Chinese-style manor.
Chu family.
Different from usual, Chu Zhongguo did not go to the company early this morning. Instead, he secretly met someone in his study.
The second master of the Chu family, Chu Weiguo.
As early as three days ago, Chu Zhongguo contacted Chu Weiguo and asked his second brother to return to the Chu family from Yongning.
"The Jiang family is finished..."
Early in the morning, this was the first thing Chu Zhongguo said when he saw his second brother.
Sitting in front of Chu Zhongguo, Chu Weiguo, who had always been calm, could not hide the look of shock on his face.
"How can this be?"
Chu Weiguo said a little lost his temper.
He was very aware of the power of the Jiang family in the capital, and the superiors had been investigating the Jiang family for more than a day or two, but even so, there was nothing they could do against the Jiang family.
But now, how come the Jiang family is done with it in just one night?
The incident happened so suddenly, and the information was blocked so perfectly that even the Chu family was completely unaware of it.
"Now I feel a little grateful to that boy named Chu Tianyao. If his appearance hadn't caused all the chaos, I might have really agreed to the marriage with the Jiang family."
Chu Zhongguo said with some emotion, but there was a hint of self-mockery on his lips.
"Second brother, do you think I am not suitable to be the head of this family? Since I took over the Chu family, the Chu family has been almost at the bottom of the four major families. I actually want to sacrifice my daughter's happiness in exchange for Jiang.
Such an ally.”
"Brother, I would be even more ashamed if you said that."
As soon as Chu Zhongguo finished speaking, Chu Weiguo interrupted quickly.
"When it comes to contribution to the family, who else but the eldest brother dares to claim the first place. I have devoted myself to politics these years, and the eldest brother is responsible for all the affairs in the family. It is really shameful to say that without the eldest brother, the Chu family would not be the same.
Maybe today."
Chu Weiguo said frankly.
It is true that the Chu family has been declining in recent years, but this has little to do with Chu Zhongguo. The Chu family has no foothold in the political and business circles. Even if such a large family is powerful, it will be of no use without sufficient financial support.
It was also Chu Zhongguo who gave up his original idea of entering politics and turned to business. This made the Chu family's life much easier these years.
Although it is not as good as the other three major families, the Chu family has managed to stop the downward trend.
In contrast, Chu Weiguo has always felt guilty towards his family.
"Second brother, you and I have different ambitions, but we both know that the Chu family cannot live without someone at the top. You chose to go into politics because your father had already agreed. One of you and I will be in business.
Entering politics is the only way the Chu family can hope to rise again in the future."
Chu Zhongguo sighed and said.
The path of the two brothers was naturally arranged by the old man.
"It's a pity that my father is old. If we hadn't relied on my father's prestige in the military, I'm afraid the Ouyang family and the Shen family would have started to encroach on our power."
Chu Weiguo also spoke.
This is no longer a secret in the capital.
There are even rumors that the Chu family belongs to one of the four major families, which is simply not worthy of the name.
In terms of politics, there is no one in the Chu family.
In the business world, the Chu family has no business at all, and it is far behind the Jiang family. Even some second-rate families have bigger businesses than the Chu family.
However, the reason why the Chu family has been able to sit firmly at the top of the four major families these years is not clear to outsiders, but it is clear to the people of the four major families.
All this is just because of an old man.
The last head of the Chu family, Chu Liusheng!
An old man over seventy years old.
The founding general and a very important figure in the military world.
Even though Chu Liusheng has long since retired, the reputation he once accumulated in the military community is not something that ordinary people dare to despise.
All joking aside, the guardsmen under Chu Liusheng were now at least regimental leader-level figures in the military world, not to mention the team that Chu Liusheng single-handedly led back then.
In the Chu family, it is precisely because of the existence of Chu Liusheng, a giant in the military world, that no one dares to provoke them.
As long as Chu and Liu are promoted, even if the Chu family declines, it will still remain one of the four major families.
Of course, everyone knows that as long as Chu Liusheng dies, the two brothers Chu Zhongguo and Chu Weiguo, the second generation of the Chu family, will not be able to support the huge Chu family.
When the time comes, the Chu family may become an unknown third-rate family in the capital overnight.
In the study.
Chu Zhongguo and Chu Weiguo's expressions looked a little complicated.
The downfall of the Jiang family is not good news for the Chu family.
After all, the Jiang family, one of the four major families, had fallen, let alone the Chu family.
"You and I are both old. Now I have left the business of the Chu family to Chu Feng. I hope this kid can carry the banner of the Chu family in the future."
Chu Zhongguo said aloud.
"Feng'er is also considered outstanding. He has taken control of the Chu Group at such a young age. I believe that it will not take long for the family's business to reach a higher level."
Chu Weiguo also praised from the side.
"I originally thought so, but after meeting the boy named Chu Tianyao this time, I realized that there are such powerful figures among this generation of young people. Even Chu Feng has many talents compared to him.
It's not as good as... Second brother, your eyes are still as vicious as ever."
With that said, Chu Zhongguo mentioned Chu Tianyao again.
When Chu Weiguo heard this, he smiled and said: "That kid can't be judged by common sense. In just two years, Xingyao Liquor has become a first-class beer company in the country. As far as I know, his Xingyao Technology
The products are sold all over China, and in terms of financial resources, I'm afraid it won't be long before we can even catch up with the Chu Group."
Chu Weiguo's words can be said to be a great compliment to Chu Tianyao.
Even Chu Zhongguo was a little surprised that Chu Weiguo actually compared Chu Tianyao with his own Chu Group.
You know, the Chu Group relies on the Chu family's prestige in the military world and has exhausted the Chu family's efforts to reach its current scale.
However, in Chu Weiguo's words, it actually meant that he was inferior to a junior in the world.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this... There is something strange about the Jiang family this time. The superiors have blocked the information very tightly, but I have asked people to inquire about it. I hope that the Jiang family's affairs will not affect us."
"Brother, you are worrying too much. Although the Chu family and the Jiang family are close, they have no business dealings. Furthermore, although the marriage was rumored before, it never came to fruition. What happened again?
On the contrary, it cleared the relationship between us and the Jiang family."
Chu Weiguo comforted his eldest brother.
Hearing this, Chu Zhongguo also nodded.
"I hope so... By the way, during your stay in Yongning, did you ever find out about Qimeng?"
Chu Zhongguo looked at Chu Weiguo with some eager eyes before leaving.
The reason for recalling Chu Weiguo this time was, firstly, to take the opportunity to talk about the brotherhood and discuss the current situation in the capital. Secondly, the purpose of Chu Zhongguo was to inquire about this matter.
"Brother, after all these years, you still haven't given up?"
Feeling Chu Zhongguo's eyes, Chu Weiguo couldn't help but sigh and shook his head.
"After all, it was more than 20 years ago. Yongning has changed a lot now. The educated youth who were stationed in the village with my eldest brother have also left long ago. It is almost impossible to find Miss Liu."
"Yeah?
I was indeed too naive."
Chu Zhongguo also said with a wry smile.
"After your sister-in-law left, my only thought in these years was to find Qimeng. You also know what happened back then. If my father hadn't forcibly called me back to the Chu family..."
"Brother, what happened back then was that my father was too arbitrary, but this was also for the sake of the family."
Looking at Chu Zhongguo in front of him, a trace of hesitation flashed in Chu Weiguo's eyes, and then he handed a document in his bag to the person in front of him.
"Second brother, what is this?"
A trace of doubt flashed in Chu Zhongguo's eyes.
"This is the information I found from the Yongning files. It is the information of the educated youth who went to the countryside with you. In addition... as far as I know, shortly after the eldest brother left Yongning, something seemed to have happened to Miss Liu, which caused her
I had no choice but to end my career as an educated youth early."
"Something happened?
What happened?"
Hearing this, Chu Zhongguo couldn't help but ask.
"I contacted some of the most senior educated youth cadres at the time, and they all said that Miss Liu was pregnant. As you know, Miss Liu had no relatives or friends in Yongning, and it was illegal to get pregnant before marriage. At that time, the superiors were dogmatic.
Very dissatisfied with her job..."
Chu Weiguo told the past events he investigated one by one.
However, Chu Zhongguo, who was standing there at this moment, was stunned as if he had been struck by lightning. He wanted to open his mouth several times but was unable to speak. Even what Chu Weiguo said next, he did not listen at all.
At this moment, all he could think about was one thing.
Liu Qimeng is pregnant?
"Why, why didn't she tell me? If she had told me back then, I would never have left Yongning!"
Chu Zhongguo said emotionally.
"Maybe she doesn't want to drag you down either!"
Chu Weiguo sighed.
"Second brother, where are the people?
Where is Liu Qimeng and her child?
Have you found any clues?"
Chu Zhongguo asked.
"Not yet. After Miss Liu became pregnant, she only stayed in Yongning for less than a year. She couldn't hide what happened later, so she was sent back to her hometown after hearing about it. As for where her hometown is, I think my eldest brother should know.
"
Chu Weiguo replied.
"Guangdong Province, Shenzhen City... It's a pity that so many years have passed, I wonder if the Liu family is still in Shenzhen City?"
Chu Zhongguo was emotionally excited, but also seemed a bit disappointed and remorseful.
"I will immediately arrange for someone to investigate. Over the years, I have owed them both a lot. No matter what the price, I will definitely find Qimeng and her child."
After hearing Chu Zhongguo's words, Chu Weiguo stood there, hesitating to speak several times, but in the end he held back his words.
In fact, he also found some clues during his investigation in Yongning.
It's a pity that these clues are not clear, they are just his guesses.
Liu Qimeng may not have brought the child back to the Liu family at all.
According to the information found by Chu Weiguo, Liu Qimeng continued to live in Yongning for a period of time after becoming pregnant.