r18novel Chapter 819 Don’t offend the river
Chapter 819 Don’t offend the river
Seeing Deputy Director Li's expression, Gu Nan felt secretly pleased. He straightened his body slightly, looked at Deputy Director Li with a determined gaze, and said, "You definitely don't want this to get out, right? So, I think we should each go our separate ways from now on, and keep out of each other's way. How about that?"
Gu Nan had initially intended to inform Director Yang of Deputy Director Li's actions and teach him a lesson. However, after calming down and thinking carefully, he realized that Deputy Director Li had someone backing him. Even if he chose to call the police, the most he could do was temporarily arrest him.
This would simply embarrass Deputy Director Li within the factory, making him look bad. But once the storm subsided, with his connections, he would be able to escape unscathed, and it wouldn't be a major blow to him. However, if he used this as leverage, the situation would be completely different. He could manipulate Deputy Director Li at any time, making him wary.
Deputy Director Li looked at Gu Nan, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. He feigned obedience and said, "Okay, we'll do what you say."
In reality, Deputy Director Li didn't take Gu Nan's threats too seriously. He believed that even if he could find some evidence against Gu Nan and Qin Huairu, he would simply punish Gu Nan and teach him a lesson. After all, Deputy Director Li's main reason for targeting Gu Nan was to gain control of the factory's vegetable supply.
Seeing Deputy Director Li relent, Gu Nan unpacked his thoughts. He elaborated on his plans for the future relationship and his request that Deputy Director Li remain neutral on certain matters. Afterward, Gu Nan looked back at Deputy Director Li and asked, "Deputy Director Li, what do you think of my proposal?" Gu Nan's eyes revealed a hint of anticipation, coupled with an undeniable determination.
Gu Nan stared at Deputy Director Li with a piercing gaze, his eyes revealing an unquestionable determination. Deputy Director Li felt a little uneasy under Gu Nan's gaze, but he still forced himself to nod calmly and squeezed out a slightly stiff word: "Okay."
Gu Nan narrowed his eyes slightly, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and said: "By the way, I still have some photos here. You'd better not make trouble again. If you still insist on not changing your ways, I will send all these photos out." His voice was not loud, but it seemed to carry an invisible deterrent force, which made Deputy Director Li's heart skip a beat.
Deputy Director Li's face instantly turned grim. He moved his lips, ready to say something to refute or defend himself, but Gu Nan didn't give him a chance, turning around and strode away. Gu Nan knew that this matter was over, and there was no point in arguing with Deputy Director Li any further.
Gu Nan did not return to his own residence directly, but instead went straight to his master Tan Shao with a lot on his mind. Along the way, he kept thinking about what had happened recently, especially He Yuzhu's increasingly arrogant attitude, which made him feel very unhappy.
Arriving at his master's house, Gu Nan skillfully walked into the kitchen, carefully selected the ingredients, and cooked a sumptuous meal for his master. The master and apprentice sat at the table, eating in a seemingly harmonious atmosphere. But Gu Nan couldn't help but look at his master, frowning and saying, "Master, if someone goes out and cheats people under the name of our Tan family cuisine, what do you think we should do?"
Gu Nan's master, Tan Shao, is a highly respected chef who has devoted his life to the study of Tan family cuisine, possessing a deep affection and profound mastery of the cuisine. Upon hearing Gu Nan's question, he put down his bowl and chopsticks, a gentle smile crossing his face as he slowly spoke, "Life is tough these days. If he's using the name of Tan family cuisine but hasn't done anything harmful, let's just let it go. After all, a step back can open up a new world. There's no need to be so unforgiving."
Gu Nan understood what his master meant. His master was always kind and generous, unwilling to argue with others. But he also felt that this incident could be an opportunity to cause trouble for He Yuzhu. After all, He Yuzhu's recent behavior was really a bit ungrateful and had seriously affected him.
Tan Shao seemed to have read Gu Nan's mind. He patted Gu Nan on the shoulder and said seriously, "But if someone takes the initiative to cause trouble for you and deliberately uses the name of Tan Family Cuisine to suppress you or seek improper benefits, then you must not be soft-hearted and can sue him. After all, Tan Family Cuisine has its own rules. Without the name of Tan Family Cuisine, you cannot arbitrarily accept disciples or open a restaurant. This is to respect and protect Tan Family Cuisine."
Gu Nan listened to his master's words and smiled with understanding. He looked at his master's tired face and knew that he was old and needed to rest. So, he helped his master lie down and rest, then quietly left. After all, he still had a lot of chores to deal with at home and couldn't stay here for long.
Although Tan Shao was old, his mind was still very clear. As soon as Gu Nan left, he suddenly realized that someone was targeting Gu Nan and wanted to deal with him. However, Tan Shao was not worried. He believed in his apprentice. After all, when he first accepted him as his apprentice, he saw that Gu Nan was a smart, kind and responsible child. He believed that Gu Nan was capable of handling these things.
When Gu Nan returned to the courtyard, it was already getting dark. As he walked into the yard, he saw Qin Huairu. As soon as Qin Huairu saw Gu Nan, her heart started beating fast, and her eyes revealed deep fear. She knew in her heart that she had not only offended Gu Nan this time, but also implicated Deputy Director Li. This matter was not a small matter and it was really not going to end well. She lowered her head, not daring to look at Gu Nan, and her pace slowed down unconsciously, thinking about how to deal with Gu Nan.
When Qin Huairu saw Gu Nan, a hint of anxiety flashed in her eyes. She ran towards Gu Nan as fast as the wind, shouting loudly: "Director Gu, Director Gu, I have something to say to you!" There was a hint of panic and anxiety in her voice, as if grabbing Gu Nan was like grabbing the last straw of life.
Gu Nan heard the shouting, turned around, and saw that it was Qin Huairu. A trace of annoyance flashed in his eyes. He looked at her coldly and said, "You shouldn't talk to me now. There is nothing to say between us." Gu Nan's tone was flat but revealed an unquestionable determination.