The explosion at the fireworks company's factory was very serious. Even if Gu Jia has the ability, it's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. What they need most now is not ability, but money.
What Gu Jia lacks most now is money, because in order to save the company, they had already borrowed a lot of money. So far, the house payment has not been paid off, and their savings are not much, so they cannot afford compensation at all.
As for borrowing money, she never thought about it. She didn't have many friends. Although Zhou Chen had money, she didn't want to borrow it from Zhou Chen.
Gu Jia had no choice but to choose the only way, which was to sell the house in Junyue Mansion.
Houses in Junyue Mansion are very expensive, but because of its good location and high-end community, it is relatively easy to sell them if you want to.
Fortunately, the compensation will not be paid immediately, but will be settled one by one after review by the relevant departments, so Gu Jia is given sufficient time to sell the house.
"Director Jay, according to your instructions, I have contacted the landlord and plan to go to see the house this afternoon. Is there anything else you would like to ask?"
Zhang Hao is a friend Zhou Chen found, with the purpose of getting Zhang Hao to buy the house sold by Gu Jia.
Zhou Chen said: "Just treat it as a real deal. Don't not make a counter-offer just because of my face. If you need to counter-offer, just counter-offer. If you are dissatisfied, just say it directly. Don't act too deliberately. Do you understand?"
Gu Jia is selling his house and Zhou Chen is planning to buy it. If they really get together then, it will definitely be a surprise for Gu Jia.
It's just that it's not convenient for him to come forward, so he can only let others buy it.
"I understand, Director Jay, don't worry, I promise to handle it properly for you."
Zhang Hao is one of the dealers under the Huaxing Group and relies on the Huaxing Group for his living, so he naturally has no hesitation about Zhou Chen's request.
If he could get things done and get on Zhou Chen's big ship, he would not have to worry about running out of business in the future, so he would work very hard.
"Well, if things go well, I will increase your share in the future as appropriate." Zhou Chen gave his guarantee.
Zhang Hao immediately beamed: "Dr. Jay, you are too polite. It is my honor to serve you."
After a few days, Gu Jia finally sold the house in Junyue Mansion. Zhang Hao bought it, which means it was bought by Zhou Chen.
Gu Jia has been busy with the fireworks company during this time. Because of such an accident, the fireworks company is almost bankrupt, and there are many procedures that she needs to take care of.
Zhou Chen also gave her a holiday during this period, and she could leave at any time if anything happened.
After struggling with the fireworks explosion incident for a while, Gu Jia finally asked Zhou Chen for help.
"Zhou Chen, I wonder if there is any way you can let me meet Xu Huanshan? I have to discuss many things with him before I can make a decision."
Because the situation was serious and Xu Huanshan was under strict supervision, Gu Jia could not see Xu Huanshan all the time. She had no choice but to come to Zhou Chen for help.
In fact, Gu Jia didn't know that it wasn't that she really couldn't see Xu Huanshan, but that Xu Huanshan didn't want to see her. He felt that he had no face to see Gu Jia, so he disagreed.
"Should we meet at the detention center? This question shouldn't be a big one. I'll ask someone first. By the way, have you found a lawyer?"
With such a big thing happening, Xu Huanshan will definitely not be able to come out in a short time, so it doesn't matter if Gu Jia meets him.
Gu Jia: "I hired a lawyer, but the lawyer said that serious casualties were caused. This is no longer a problem that can be solved with money alone."
Zhou Chen said: "In this way, our group's legal department is still very powerful. I will arrange for someone to help you. Maybe it can be helpful to you."
"this?"
Gu Jia looked hesitant, but she was actually willing because she knew that the lawyer Zhou Chen introduced to her was definitely not an ordinary lawyer, but she really had no money now.
Zhou Chen saw Gu Jia's embarrassment and said: "Don't think too much, the lawyers in the legal department get my salary and let them help. It's no problem, Gu Jia, if you are short of funds, Chen Xing
At the rehabilitation institution, I can advance your salary in advance."
If it were before, Gu Jia would definitely not do this, but now she is indeed short of money.
"May I?"
"Of course, unless you don't want to work with me in the future, I can give you an advance as long as you continue to work. I believe in your character."
"Thanks."
Gu Jia finally agreed to Zhou Chen's proposal and advanced two years' salary. It was just salary. Other performance factors and the like could not be advanced.
Zhou Chen was very happy that Gu Jia was willing to advance his salary, because in this case, Gu Jia would have to work with him for the next two years.
With Zhou Chen's help, Gu Jia quickly met Xu Huanshan. Xu Huanshan regretted seeing Gu Jia again.
Only they themselves know what they talked about, but not long after that, Gu Jia paid off the compensation and the fireworks company was dissolved by her.
It was such an explosion that caused nearly ten years of their hard work to be wasted.
Therefore, a company like the Fireworks Company is a high-risk company.
"Gu Jia, stop drinking. If you keep drinking like this, you will get drunk."
After dealing with Xu Huanshan's matter, Gu Jia was not happy. Instead, she took Zhou Chen to drink together, one cup on the left and one on the right.
Gu Jia said with a bitter look: "I have known Xu Huanshan for more than ten years. When I saw him in there, I felt really uncomfortable. I never thought that he and I would reach this point.
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Zhou Chen advised: "Everything in the world is unpredictable and life is so long. Who can guarantee that no accident will happen? People should look forward and let the past pass."
"It's not that easy to let go."
Gu Jia shook her head. She was the person involved, so she knew best. Although she had made up her mind that she would not have anything to do with Xu Huanshan, the other party was her son's father after all. She would naturally not be in a good mood when she saw him in prison.
"And that woman, Lin Youyou, I thought she would leave after something like this happened. After all, there are too many women like her, but her choice surprised me. She actually chose to stay.
, and told me to wait for Xu Huanshan to come out."
"Haha, I only have anger and disdain for a woman who destroyed my family, but her choice really surprised me and also gave me a little bit of admiration."
Hearing this, Zhou Chen was also very surprised. Lin Youyou was definitely not a good woman. Would she be willing to wait for Xu Huanshan who needed to go to jail?
He couldn't help but think of the god-level Yuelao skill he used on them. Could it be related to this magical skill that made Lin Youyou really fall in love with Xu Huanshan?
Zhou Chen changed the topic and asked: "Let's not talk about this anymore, Gu Jia, are you still used to living in Chenxing?"
Gu Jia's house was sold and she originally wanted to rent a house to live in, but Chenxing had a staff dormitory, so Zhou Chen suggested that she sit in the staff dormitory.
It is said to be a staff dormitory, but in fact the environment is not bad. It is just like a normal commercial building. Many teachers in the school live in the dormitory. It is not far from Chenxing Rehabilitation Institution, and it takes less than ten minutes to walk.
Gu Jia thought about it for a long time, and finally agreed and chose a house with three bedrooms and two living rooms for his father and son Ziyan to live in.
“The environment is very good, the accommodation is very comfortable, and I am surrounded by familiar people.”
Gu Jia is quite satisfied with her current living environment. She has not been pampered since she was a child. She has also lived a hard life, not to mention that the environment in the dormitory building is not bad.
"Where's Ziyan's kindergarten? Have you found it?"
"There happens to be a kindergarten nearby, but the environment is not very good. I am slowly getting used to it."
Speaking of Xu Ziyan, Gu Jia felt very sorry for her son because he could no longer stay in Depu Kindergarten due to the move.
Depu is a top-notch kindergarten, but the environment of the kindergarten where they live now is much worse, but she can't help it. Fortunately, Xu Ziyan is neither noisy nor fussy and is very obedient.
"Speaking of which, my dad is quite funny. When he saw that Ziyan's kindergarten was recruiting security guards, he even wanted to apply for a security guard job."
Although Gu Jia said with a smile, her tears couldn't stop flowing down. She felt even more uncomfortable when she thought that her father had suffered all his life and now he was still thinking about her.
After Gu Jia finished drinking, she kept talking, as if she was venting her depression. Maybe it was because there was usually no one to complain to, and only in front of Zhou Chen could she release herself to her heart's content.
Zhou Chen listened patiently to her narration, feeling a little guilty in his heart. He actually had some responsibility for Gu Jia's current situation.
But he quickly got rid of this idea. Even without him, according to the plot, Gu Jia's ending would not be perfect, and he would eventually go to the mountains.
Now, Ji Ri'an has temporarily fallen into a trough, but it won't be long before she can get up again.
As expected, Gu Jia got drunk again.
"If I don't go home, I won't go home. I can't let Ziyan see me like this."
Just like last time, the drunk Gu Jia complained loudly about not going home.
Zhou Chen had no choice but to carry Gu Jia into the car and take her back to Junyue Mansion like last time.
After putting Gu Jia on his bed, Zhou Chen was about to leave, but Gu Jia, who was sleeping, suddenly grabbed her hand.
"Don't go."
Such muttering made Zhou Chen completely break through his defense. He didn't care so much and turned around directly.
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After a long time.
Zhou Chen looked at Gu Jia, who had fallen asleep due to fatigue and alcohol, and smiled.
After doing so many things, I finally achieved my goal today and slept on the same bed as Gu Jia.
Thinking of Gu Jia's appearance just now, he really couldn't believe that she was a dignified and elegant strong woman on weekdays. The few hours just now were really unforgettable for him.
For Zhou Chen, after developing to this point, the probability of completing the next task can reach more than 90%.
Zhou Chen slowly walked out of bed, went to the balcony of the bedroom, looked at the lights in the distance, and quietly enjoyed the beautiful night view.
Gu Jia woke up early the next morning. When she woke up, she was startled when she saw herself lying next to Zhou Chen with their bodies close to each other.
But soon she remembered what happened last night, feeling embarrassed and shy at the same time.
Growing up, she had been with Xu Huanshan. Looking back on yesterday's madness, she never expected that she would be so proactive. Moreover, Zhou Chen's fighting prowess also shocked her. She didn't even know what she was in the end.
How did you fall asleep?
Although she had gradually begun to accept Zhou Chen in her heart and suddenly saw him sleeping together, she still felt panicked and didn't know how to face Zhou Chen.
"woke up?"
Just when she didn't know whether she should move or not, Zhou Chen suddenly moved and looked at her with his eyes open, his voice gentle.
"Yesterday, yesterday, we."
Gu Jia hesitated and wanted to say something, and tried to break away from Zhou Chen, but Zhou Chen pulled her into his arms.
"We were together yesterday, which means that from now on, we are one, and you can never leave me again."
Zhou Chen hugged her tightly and said to her firmly.
"I."
Gu Jia didn't know what to say. Could it be that she was impulsive after drinking yesterday? But she was conscious at the time, and now she is just embarrassed and has no regrets.
Zhou Chen hugged Gu Jia tightly again.
"Don't say so much. You said let nature take its course, and now you just let nature take its course. It will be a matter of time before you get together with me."
Gu Jia quietly stared at the beating of Zhou Chen's heart. After a long time, she spoke.
"Zhou Chen, I'm just an ordinary woman. I'm not as good as you think. Moreover, I have children. You will regret it in the future."
"I never regret anything I do. I know you have been betrayed and now you don't completely believe in love, but if you believe in me, I will make you feel at ease."
Zhou Chen knew that the most important thing now was to appease Gu Jia. As long as Gu Jia's worries could be dispelled, then they would naturally be able to be together.
As for the next few decades, let's wait and see. What's more, he may not stay in this world for several decades. He might leave soon.
Gu Jia didn't know what to say. As Zhou Chen said, she had been betrayed once and no longer had the same love for love as before. Even towards Zhou Chen, she was somewhat wary because of the two of them.
The gap between them is really too big.
With fear, nervousness and other emotions, Gu Jia slowly fell asleep again. When she woke up again, it was already the next morning.
The first person she saw when she opened her eyes was Zhou Chen, who was sleeping next to him and looking at her with a smile.
Seeing her wake up, he gently tapped her nose.
"Wake up."
"Um."
Looking at Zhou Chen's exposed body and muscles, Gu Jia's face turned red.
Before Gu Jia could get up, Zhou Chen suddenly lowered his head and kissed her, and then his hands began to act irregularly.
"Ah, no, no."
Gu Jia was startled. She was so bold last night while she was drunk, but now she was completely awake. She felt Zhou Chen's movements, her heart beat violently, and her face was full of nervousness.
"Don't be nervous, Gu Jia, I will be kind to you. Exercising early in the morning is good for your health."