Chapter 274 - Life Is But A Dream (1/2)

Life is but a dream

This was not an actor’s line, but a principle

Over thirty years ago, when Gu Ding-Shan was still a thug, he grabbed the opportunity when it ca up to climb up He eventually established North Group, a business empire of his own Unlike the Shentu clan, his clan was one with a dark history, and each step he’d taken on his path to success was one soaked in blood and sin Standing now in an office larger than a basketball court, holding a crystal wineglass of Lafite red wine - was this feeling now not a dream?

But it was time to awaken from this dream

“Director Gu, here is today’s paper” A beautiful young secretary walked into the office She carried a thick stack of newspapers in her hands and the top one was the National Daily

“Place it there,” said Gu Ding-Shan disinterestedly

“Director Gu, it is not good to drink in the -Shan gave a short laugh “All right You can go now”

The female secretary did not leave She hesitated, then said, “Director Gu, today’s paper…”

Gu Ding-Shan wrinkled his brows “What’s about today’s paper?”

“Director Gu, it’s best if you see it yourself,” said the secretary

Gu Ding-Shan walked to his desk and reached to pick up the National Daily The headlines across the front page was of hi ten million to buy a state-owned mine worth billions This transaction also involved disputes over the displaceiven appropriate compensation and that he had sent people to oppress the dissatisfied villages with violence One of the leading protesting villagers had also been stabbed and sustained injuries so serious he died fro rote this?” Gu Ding-Shan slass to the floor “Doesn’t he knoho I a?” he stormed

The secretary shuddered; she didn’t dare speak

Gu Ding-Shan’s gaze went to another newspaper, a copy of the Financial Daily This newspaper’s headlines were about Gu Ding-Shan too He was suspected of being involved in the manipulation of stocks worth a total of three billion yuan…

The next fespapers were the sae headlines were about exposing Gu Ding-Shan and North Group’s violation of laws

“What is this?” Gu Ding-Shan was going mad “What is this!”

The secretary didn’t dare look at Gu Ding-Shan She was scared every ti-Shan swept all the newspapers to the floor He sneered, “These guys must’ve taken that punk’s money, huh? Xia Lei, Xia Lei… You’re too naive, you little fucker You think you can overturn everything that I’ve built by spending so some articles written about me in newspapers? Drea ring ring…

The phone on the desk rang all of a sudden

Gu Ding-Shan snatched up the phone and roared, “Who is it? Say your crap!”

A male voice ca-Shan paused, then said, “Old Qiu, I’m sorry, I didn’t knoas you I was frustrated by so earlier”

“I know I understand, it’s fine I called to tell you that everything’s been overturned The people there have got your son You have to hurry up and hide so-Shan was shaken and he face drained of blood; he was as white as a sheet

“Sorry, there’s no way forthat killer to assassinate Xia Lei He’s now acting as witness for them”

“Iitation, “Old Qiu, you have to help et howsound ca -Shan wanted to say ‘yes’ but he lacked the courage to let it past his lips He knew the other person’s identity and his -Shan, I wouldn’t have called you to let you know that you should flee if I weren’t willing to help you You’re a sht now If you can’t bear the leave the domestic riches you have now, you may lose your life!” The person’s tone was severe and it was difficult to oppose it

“But Ke-Wu is still in their hands What will happen to him if I leave?”

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of hial representative of North Group so he won’t need to take responsibility for things you did”

“Okay, I’ll leave right away” Gu Ding-Shan made his decision

“Ree for someone to pick you up”

“Yes I’ll readyup

The secretary spoke tentatively, “Are you going out, Director Gu? I’ll call for the car”

“No need Call the Chief Financial Officer here iht away” The secretary turned and left Gu Ding-Shan’s office

Gu Ding-Shan’s body greeak after the secretary’s departure and he sat himself heavily on the sofa He had built North Group up himself and was known in Asia He had also washed his businesses and identity clean and entered the political circles in hopes of pushi+ng hily built up, bit by bit, had collapsed this ure like hio on the run!