Jiang Xiaoman's fan count surpassed 10 million. As he was about to open the fifth dimension, something big happened in the Gu family - Ruan Meng was exposed.
The reason behind this incident was Gu Qingcheng's extraordinary methods. He was dissatisfied with his younger brothers coveting his position, so he dug a big pit for them as a lesson. Those few brothers stumbled badly, and how could they not be angry? They didn't have Gu Qingcheng's level of expertise and were so infuriated that they decided to confront him.
First, they went to the company, but the people there said he had gone home, so they went straight to his house.
Coincidentally, Ruan Meng was taking a bath at home. When he heard the commotion outside, he shouted, "Who is it?" He didn't disguise his voice, and those outside thought it was Gu Qingcheng, so they carelessly opened the door...
Meanwhile, Gu Qingcheng had received a call from Ruan Meng on his way back, asking him to buy some groceries. This delay allowed those brothers to reach his place before him, leading to a rather awkward scene.
Seeing that Ruan Meng was a man, those cousins, after the initial disbelief, quickly realized this was a great opportunity to deal with Gu Qingcheng. They promptly left to discuss their plan.
Under this huge shock, nobody wondered why Ruan Meng was taking a bath in broad daylight without locking the door.
By the time Gu Qingcheng returned, Ruan Meng had already tidied up, dressed up, and greeted him with a gentle and considerate smile, "You're back?"
Having just taken a shower, Ruan Meng's fair skin had a rosy hue due to the water vapor, making him even more alluring. Gu Qingcheng's Adam's apple rolled slightly as he embraced Ruan Meng, taking a deep breath, "Darling, you smell amazing."
As the two of them were enjoying a tender moment, on the other side, Gu Qingcheng's cousins decided to report this matter to their grandfather. Although they didn't want to admit it, they knew that, in terms of schemes and strategies, they couldn't compete with Gu Qingcheng even if they joined forces. Instead of being foolish, wasting this excellent opportunity, they chose to inform their grandfather. As long as their grandfather knew that Gu Qingcheng had married a man and had deceived the family, Gu Qingcheng's position would be compromised.
Upon returning to the Gu family's old residence, they informed their grandfather of the situation, and as expected, he was furious. The cousins put on a repentant appearance and said, "We originally didn't want to tell you about this, fearing that you'd think we were trying to create discord. But we also worried that if we didn't tell you and the media found out first, we'd be in a difficult situation. So we decided to tell you in advance to let you prepare."
Another one chimed in, "Yes, if this matter becomes public, it will undoubtedly damage the image of the Gu family. Although homosexuality is more accepted now, the majority of ordinary people still can't fully accept it. Perhaps Gu Qingcheng considered this and that's why he let... that person, crossdress as a woman."
"But the concern is, if the media finds out later, Gu Qingcheng will not only be exposed as homosexual but also as someone who deceived the public, and that won't sit well with anyone."
How could the grandfather not have thought of these things? Their constant reminders were just adding fuel to the fire, making the grandfather so angry that he almost couldn't catch his breath, and his hands trembled with rage. "Bring him to me!"
As the grandfather was still furious, it was evident that Gu Qingcheng wouldn't fare well if he appeared at that moment. Perhaps, if Gu Qingcheng's parents were there to persuade a little, they might calm the grandfather down. However, the young ones present couldn't wait to see Gu Qingcheng get into trouble, so they obediently called him back. They also informed their own parents to add fuel to the fire.
Although Gu Qingcheng didn't know what had prompted his grandfather to summon him back, judging from his cousins' gloating tone when they called him, it was probably not good news. Perhaps their grandfather had found out about the incident where he set a trap for his younger brothers? He thought about it this way but didn't mind much. He knew his grandfather encouraged him to use them as stepping stones and wouldn't blame him for such actions. So, after a few words with Ruan Meng, he left. Throughout the conversation, Ruan Meng didn't tell him about the visit of his cousins.
As expected, Gu Qingcheng, who was unaware of the situation, was taken by surprise. The furious grandfather directly removed him from his position and asked him to go home for reflection. Gu Qingcheng knew that if he was indeed removed, he would never get a chance to go back.
He wanted to defend himself, "Grandfather, it's not what you think. When I met Ruan Meng, he was dressed as a woman..."
His cousins immediately shut him down, "Big brother, are you trying to say you didn't know that 'sister-in-law' deliberately deceived you by crossdressing?"
"You've been married for so long and haven't been intimate?"
"You never noticed that 'sister-in-law' has a big... you know?"
...
The cousins bombarded him with questions, leaving Gu Qingcheng no way out. The disappointed grandfather gave him a cold look, went upstairs, and completely ignored him, no matter how he pleaded.
Gu Qingcheng was furious. Even now, he still didn't know how his secret had been exposed. Ruan Meng had always been low-key, and after they got married, he had never left the villa. His grandfather wouldn't randomly investigate Ruan Meng's gender. Therefore, it could only be those cousins who had done something.
Gu Qingcheng collected his thoughts and quickly calmed down, restoring his past wisdom and decisiveness. He looked haughty and elegant, sneering at his brothers, "You've got some guts. I admit defeat this time, but it's okay. Even if I lose my position as the heir of the Gu family, I still have my own business, and I won't starve. I won't covet the Gu family's assets. You guys can have fun with that. I want to see who will have the last laugh."
After throwing these words of discord, Gu Qingcheng left without any reluctance. It appeared as if he was at ease, but only he knew the turmoil in his heart.
However, his attempt to sow discord didn't have the desired effect; instead, it backfired. Originally, the brothers planned to bring him down first and then compete based on their abilities, without needing his instigation. But he had spoken this way and even mentioned his own assets, which reminded the brothers of the fact that if they didn't suppress Gu Qingcheng completely, he could challenge whoever became the next heir. Even with the resources of the Gu family, Gu Qingcheng could swallow the entire family.
Therefore, after a discussion, the brothers decided they couldn't let Gu Qingcheng grow any stronger and needed to crush him completely to ensure he never had a chance to turn things around.
As a result, before Gu Qingcheng could even figure out how to win his grandfather's favor and regain his position as the heir, his brothers united to suppress him fiercely. As the saying goes, "Three unskilled cobblers with a smart plan can outsmart a wise man." These few usually incompetent brothers showed a rare moment of intelligence as they joined forces to take him down. Moreover, they had the support of the Gu family's resources, while Gu Qingcheng was at his lowest point, with little power left. Thus, he found it truly difficult to resist their onslaught.
By the time Jiang Xiaoman's fan count surpassed 100 million, Gu Qingcheng was already powerless to mediate. The company faced bankruptcy due to the internal power struggle in the Gu family. The grandfather learned about the conflict from the beginning but was so angered that he fell ill and had to be hospitalized, leaving him with no energy to intervene. The younger ones were also afraid that once the grandfather recovered, he might lean toward Gu Qingcheng, so they wanted to settle the matter quickly and suppress Gu Qingcheng completely. In the end, the outcome was almost a Pyrrhic victory (loss for both sides), and while it amused some, many others took the opportunity to add insult to injury. Everyone knew that the Gu family's decline was irreversible.
In the final moment, Gu Qingcheng transferred all his funds overseas, at least leaving himself with a little retirement money.
He had always been a proud individual and couldn't bear being looked at by others with pity. So he wanted to leave from here and start over, whether it meant hiding his identity or not, he couldn't stay here to become a laughingstock.
"My dear, let's go, leave this place, and we'll start anew. This time, I'll openly tell everyone about your identity." In the end, the person Gu Qingcheng most wanted to take with him was Ruan Meng.
However, Ruan Meng smiled gently and slowly loosened Gu Qingcheng's tightly held hand. He continued to smile softly and said, "No, I don't want to leave."
Suddenly, Gu Qingcheng had a bad premonition. He tried to force a smile and said, "Don't be silly, be a good boy."
"I'm not being silly. When you had money and power, you forced me, and I had no choice but to submit." Ruan Meng lightly flicked nonexistent dust off his clothes and sat comfortably on the sofa. He looked straight into Gu Qingcheng's eyes, and a dangerous and enchanting smile appeared on his lips. He enunciated each word, "Now you have nothing, so why should I go with you?"
Gu Qingcheng couldn't believe it, "Are you with me just for the money?"
"Otherwise? Did you really think I liked you? Impossible!" Ruan Meng sneered, "I like women, only women. Men are pests. When I was still a woman..."
"What did you say?" Gu Qingcheng, who was originally dazed, rushed to him in one swift step, grabbed his collar, and his eyes were bloodshot. "Say it again!"
Ruan Meng didn't care about his threat and looked at him arrogantly, "I can say it ten times if you want. When I was still a woman, I liked women. But because those lovely girls couldn't accept love from the same gender, I got fed up and underwent gender-affirming surgery. However, I regretted it afterward because I didn't want to deceive those girls while carrying a male body. So, I just mingled with men, but I never harmed any honest and decent man. Only those scumbags who were corrupted inside..."
Gu Qingcheng's face turned ashen, and the veins on his hand back bulged. His eyes were so crimson that it seemed he wanted to swallow Ruan Meng whole, "You f**king lied to me!"
Ruan Meng laughed lightly and said, "Lie? You never asked! If you had asked, I would have definitely told you I was a trans woman. But, if we're going to talk about how this started, weren't you the one who forcibly took me out of the bar, disregarding my resistance, and forcibly kissed and had s** with me? If I were a normal man, wouldn't you have turned me gay by force?"
"You blame others for your own filthiness and claim that the whole world should kneel and kowtow to you?" Ruan Meng rolled his eyes, "Alright, hurry up and leave. Considering you've given me quite a bit of money these past few years, I'll kindly remind you: be more careful next time; there are even more trans people in foreign countries!"
Gu Qingcheng's throat felt a surge of blood and a trace of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth, then he fell unconscious.
At this moment, Ruan Meng got up from the sofa, lifted his foot over Gu Qingcheng, and took out a mini camera from the opposite wall. He then spoke into the camera, "So, my dear, are you satisfied with the gift I gave you? Forgive me for adding some drama, but I never go easy on scumbags who bully girls. Although we've never met, my instincts tell me that you must be a lovely girl. I'm leaving now and will have some fun abroad. Goodbye."
Ruan Meng threw a flirtatious look and blew a kiss at the camera. Then he sent this video to Wen Qing, erased any trace of his presence at the scene, and left without any nostalgia.
After watching the video, Wen Qing didn't know how to react. Ruan Meng was truly good at disgusting people, always poking at Gu Qingcheng's wounds. He must have discovered Gu Qingcheng's subconscious aversion to women during their time together, so he deliberately said those things. In fact, Ruan Meng was not a trans woman but a playboy in the gay community. Wen Qing invited him just to prevent Gu Qingcheng from harming other normal boys, but he didn't expect Ruan Meng to be so cunning.
However, none of this mattered now. She had just received news that Gu Qingcheng, who tried to flee with the money, had been detained by law enforcement because he passed out at home. He didn't have time to leave the country and would probably end up being imprisoned for a long time.
Upon hearing the news of Gu's bankruptcy, Jiang Xiaoman sighed, "Such a big company went bankrupt. How many people will lose their jobs?"
Wen Qing smiled faintly, "It's okay; our company is expanding and hiring. Absorbing these people is not a problem at all."
Jiang Xiaoman immediately looked in admiration, "Sister Wenqing, you're really amazing. You handle such a big company with ease!"
"You're amazing too. You provided so many advanced materials," Wen Qing complimented him.
Jiang Xiaoman blushed and didn't know how to respond. After hesitating for a while, as if he had made up his mind, he told Wen Qing, "Sister Wenqing, I'll tell you where I got those materials. I have..."
Suddenly, his lips went soft, and the rest of his words were blocked.
Author's Note: Don't get any ideas, it's a finger...