Chapter 474: I'm So Sinister and Cunning (Major Revision)

After Gu Yinxue left, Old Master Gu immediately instructed Gu Kai: "Have the Gu clan's official account release a statement immediately disavowing any relationship between Gu Yinxue and the Gu family, still using the switched-at-birth excuse, and pull strings to transfer Gu Yinxue's household registration out of the Gu family right away."

Gu Kai said he would take care of it at once.

With Gu Yinxue's matter settled, there was still the issue of Gu Sen. The old master asked, "Is Gu Sen still refusing to retract his decision, preferring to stay in there?"

Gu Kai sighed. "No. You know how Gu Sen is—once he makes a decision, no one can talk him out of it. Before, Song Shiwei could at least whisper in his ear, but now he doesn't even want Song Shiwei anymore. He's dead set on cutting ties with the Gu family."

Old Master Gu closed his eyes and raised a hand to pinch the bridge of his nose, his heart filled with worry and bitterness.

Gu Kai said, "Besides, I feel something's off about how unhurried Gu Sen is. Since he brought up the shares, he must have prepared in advance. Should we call people from the company over to ask?"

Old Master Gu stopped what he was doing and slowly opened his eyes. "Have the lawyer come by as well."

Gu Kai nodded. "Alright."

……

Assistant Zhou called: "Lin Shutong's appeal has succeeded. The evidence regarding Gu Yinxue's suspected instigation of intentional homicide has been submitted to the police. However, it takes time for the arrest warrant to come through, and since the case was filed in A City but the arrest needs to happen in B City, a cross-city arrest requires coordination procedures between both cities' public security bureaus, so it will take some time. But with Professor Jiang's status, the case has a higher priority, so the execution cycle won't be too long."

Ke Zhongyu gave an "Mm."

Jiang Lai spoke up to thank him.

Assistant Zhou said there was no need for courtesy and also conveyed the concern of Secretary Guan and Secretary Cen: "We hope Professor Jiang takes good care of herself in B City. President Ke doesn't need to worry too much about matters at the group; we'll do our best to handle everything here."

Ke Zhongyu hung up the phone.

Jiang Lai pondered Gu Yinxue's situation: "A-Yu, Gu Yinxue went to see the old master, and the old master wants to distance himself from her. He'll probably bring this matter up. Gu Yinxue isn't stupid—she'll likely prepare to flee. If she runs…"

"She won't get away." Ke Zhongyu's eyes glinted slightly as he said with absolute certainty, "Whether domestic or abroad, she won't get away."

Jiang Lai was puzzled. "You've already arranged people?"

"I'm not that omnipotent, but it's more than enough to deal with her." Ke Zhongyu smoothed the stray hairs by Jiang Lai's ear and said calmly, "From here on, you just need to watch how those who hurt you panic and flee, and how they get pinned to the ground, struggling in their death throes."

"Are you afraid?"

"Of what?"

"That I'm so sinister and cunning."

Jiang Lai chuckled. "How can you say such beautiful words."

"Hmm?" Ke Zhongyu was briefly startled.

Jiang Lai reached up to touch his face, her eyes smiling. "I mean that speech you just gave about avenging me was very beautiful."

She withdrew her hand. "It'd be best to wrap up these wretched matters quickly. Your birthday is coming soon."

Ke Zhongyu thought to himself that it was indeed only a few days away.

Jiang Lai was already together with him, so of course she would spend his birthday with him.

"Let's take a vacation. Where do you want to go?" he asked.

Jiang Lai blurted out: "To see the stars."

Ke Zhongyu: "That horse farm and observatory in the suburbs?"

Jiang Lai nodded.

Ke Zhongyu nodded and said alright.

Next, they only needed to sit at home and wait for news of Gu Yinxue.

Ke Zhongying and Chi Ce were also here, and the two of them were watching even more closely than they were, asking for updates every two or three minutes.

Jiang Lai patted Ke Zhongying's head. "Where's your patience for doing experiments?"

Ke Zhongying waved her hand. "That's different."

Meanwhile, Gu Yinxue had already realized the severity of the situation. Based on her understanding of Ke Zhongyu, she would definitely be wanted.

She rushed back to her residence first thing to grab her visas and passports. Fortunately, she had flown all over the world over the years and held visas and passports from multiple countries, many of them multiple-entry or long-term, which solved a major hassle.

Taking a flight abroad was the fastest way. She had to leave the country before Lin Shutong's appeal succeeded and her arrest warrant was issued.

En route to the international airport, Gu Yinxue received a message from a friend—her information had already been flagged, and there was no way to leave through official channels anymore.

How could it be this fast!

This was absolutely Ke Zhongyu's doing!

Gu Yinxue was so furious she slammed her phone down, but the next second she quickly fed herself a pill to prevent her heart rate from spiking and causing an incident.

After chugging half a bottle of water, she told the driver to drop her off anywhere. Putting on a mask, she walked off in another direction and dialed an overseas number again: "Where are the people I need? Are they not here yet?"

A mechanical male voice came through the phone, clearly processed through a voice changer: "One has already crossed over. The other got stuck and couldn't make it."

"Then what do I do now?" Gu Yinxue was visibly agitated, yet didn't dare speak loudly, keeping her voice very low.

"As long as you can get past your country's border line, the other person can pick you up."

"I can't leave through official channels right now!"

"Go to the southern border. It's a mixed crowd there. I'll send the nearest person to pick you up. But it'll cost extra—double the original price."

Gu Yinxue ground her teeth. Where would she get that much money now!

But if she didn't pay, there was no hope left.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration hit her.

She had it!

She didn't, but her mother did.

Gu Yinxue said in a low voice: "Have the one who made it across contact me as soon as possible."

With that, she hung up the phone.

Before her helper arrived, she needed to find a place to lie low. Staying at a friend's place was safest—as long as she didn't say why, her friend would only assume she'd been kicked out by the Gu family.

And this friend happened to be the partnered makeup artist at the Gongzuoshi.

Gu Yinxue cut her hair short and had her friend buy casual sportswear she rarely wore. Late at night, she received a message from her helper with a meeting location.

Lu Si, from a warrior nation.

Tall and sturdy, with sharp eyes and agile movements.

Gu Yinxue enjoyed good educational resources in the Gu family, having at least mastered two foreign languages.

She discussed with Lu Si her exit plan, and the agreed method was also to go south, cross the border, then detour to other countries.

The problem is that she will soon be wanted, making it hard to reach the south, but not impossible; however, before leaving she needs to get money first.

Coincidentally, Wu Ma called her.

"Miss, this morning I went to deliver soup and medicine to the madam, but the Young Master didn't let me in; the Young Master arranged bodyguards to watch over the madam, not allowing anyone to approach."

Gu Yinxue narrowed her eyes: "Where is the stuff?"

"The Young Master took it in himself."

Gu Yinxue's hand gripping the phone tightened, she suddenly stopped and asked Wu Ma: "Is my mother still in the hospital?"

"The madam hasn't come back, but today the Young Master had the kitchen prepare soup, and the delivery address has changed."

"Didn't my brother let you go deliver it?"

Wu Ma shook her head: "No."

"Wu Ma, after Jiang Lai returns, I'll have to leave this pretense; B City is a place of heartache, I plan to go abroad to clear my mind; as for whether I'll come back, we'll see later; no one here welcomes me anymore."

"Before I leave, I want to sneak a look at my mother; Wu Ma, could you find out which hospital department and room my mother is currently in?"