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Chapter 174 Guo Yongjia
After finding Shan Shan at Good Restaurant, I sat in a luxury car for the first time in my life.
It was a red Ferrari, and even I, who don't know much about cars, could tell it was quite expensive and looked stunning. When I saw Shan Shan sitting in the driver's seat, I suddenly realized that over the years, I had been so busy with paper crafting that I didn't even notice when the world had shifted to luxury cars.
“Brother Qilong, why do you look so troubled?” Shan Shan asked as she started the car.
I smiled slightly and said, “Shan Shan, if you were targeted by two Bad Persons at the same time and they gave you three days, what would you do with that time?”
The little girl Yang Yan was coming to deliver my ‘Red Dress’ in three days, and being targeted by Yin Ghost Liu Yiyi, based on my understanding of ghosts, Yin Ghosts wouldn't act immediately but would give people some time. Don't think this is out of kindness; it's actually to let people live in fear until they are exhausted and their spirit weakens before striking, much like a Cat and Mouse Game.
“Targeted by Bad Persons?” Shan Shan said while driving. “Brother Qilong, are you okay? Do you want me to ask my husband for help? He’s really good at fighting.”
I smiled helplessly; married women are always connected to their husbands. Even my goddess couldn't escape this cliché.
Looking at the scenery flashing by outside the window, I suddenly realized that all these years spent dealing with ghosts had made me forget to enjoy life. After all, I'm just a person! My youth shouldn't be given away to that Paper Shop. I should be living a normal life instead. For some reason, seeing Shan Shan, a girl who has learned to drive, made me feel somewhat out of sync with the current pace of society.
“Tell me about your husband! You can share anything you know,” I said, wanting to steer the conversation away from my troubles so she wouldn’t feel my pain.
Upon hearing the mention of Guo Yongjia, Shan Shan instantly transformed into a little woman, her face lighting up with a happy smile as she drove the Ferrari.
“My husband is really amazing!”
Then, Shan Shan opened up like a floodgate, happily sharing her views on Guo Yonggang.
Liu Yiyi has undoubtedly been artificially turned into an Evil Spirit, a potential threat lurking around. As for Guo Yang, I suspect he isn't much better off. Without finding the person who set up the formation, there's no way to investigate further. But if that person truly is Liu Lao Er, it's hard to believe he could remain hidden in this city despite being wanted by the police for so long.
What was his purpose in stealing Rooster and Hen? Could the ‘monster’ that took Liu Yiyi Corpse from the morgue be Rooster Bihuan? I had watched that video earlier; even pausing it didn’t reveal its exact appearance, but it was definitely a fierce beast.
Moreover, he painstakingly created both Liu Yiyi and Guo Yang as Wandering Souls. Was it simply to trick me into being infected by Liu Yiyi's Resentment, inviting her revenge? Or was everything just the beginning?
I shook my head and organized my thoughts; many things didn't make sense. The only breakthrough point lay with the person who set up the formation or finding the ghosts of Liu Yiyi or Guo Yang. However, whether it was the excluded Paper Figurine or the six Hanged Ghosts sent out by Murong Duoduo, it seemed unlikely to find them anytime soon.
Sitting in the driver's seat, Yan Shan Shan had already talked about Guo Yongjia's childhood and continued on to his high school years. Looking at her blissful expression, I knew my goddess was forever out of reach; in her heart, she had completely settled into her husband's life, and she was indeed happy.
Although I didn't listen closely, I gathered that Guo Yongjia was indeed a remarkable figure in the business world.
Back in the 1990s, real estate wasn't as booming as it is today. After hearing about his father's death and attending the funeral, Guo Yongjia, who had just entered high school, made a surprising decision after inheriting his father's business: he chose not to continue his studies.
Guo Yongjia's father was a wealthy man with three legitimate wives and countless secret lovers. According to Yan Shan Shan's description, after dropping out of high school, unlike the children of his other "mothers," Guo Yongjia immediately withdrew the 600,000 yuan he inherited and left that household.
Guo Yongjia's father had three wives; Guo Yongjia's mother was the second. There was an elder aunt before her and a younger aunt after her. Of course, at that time, bigamy wasn't allowed, so Guo Yongjia's father divorced before marrying again, but all the children were raised together.
At just over ten years old, Guo Yongjia left school with 600,000 yuan. In those days, people were skeptical about him; they thought he would soon squander it all. His elder and younger aunts often used him as a negative example when teaching their children.
However, within three years, Guo Yongjia proved all his doubters wrong by demonstrating that he was indeed the rightful heir to his father's wisdom.
During those three years, Guo Yongjia aggressively acquired land but didn't build anything on it; instead, he used the land as collateral to secure loans from banks to buy more land! This bold move received no validation at the time; people believed he would eventually end up relying on public assistance.
But in the early 2000s, shortly after the turn of the millennium, land prices skyrocketed. Having spent his 600,000 inheritance and accumulating debts of up to two million yuan, Guo Yongjia once again showcased his extraordinary talent.
Typically, when someone borrows money to buy something valuable and waits for its price to soar before selling it at a peak or selling part of it to pay off debts.
However, Guo Yongjia was different. When real estate developers approached him to buy land, he chose not to sell but instead collaborated with them to develop properties together. At that time, Guo Yongjia became one of the most famous real estate developers in the city. Many large developers sought partnerships with him; he welcomed everyone—whether big companies or small teams—as long as they had potential. He even went so far as to take out additional loans to provide startup capital for collaborations.
Years passed, and the buildings under Guo Yongjia's name were sold at prices that multiplied several times over. He quickly became one of the city's most outstanding young entrepreneurs and became a millionaire before turning twenty-two.
When Yan Shan Shan spoke about how she met Guo Yongjia, admiration shone through her words.
Logically speaking, someone like Guo Yongjia wouldn't be interested in a girl from a small restaurant; wealthy marriages typically lean towards political or financial alliances. However, Guo Yongjia was an anomaly. After turning twenty-two, his mother introduced him to a wealthy heiress, but he simply declined with "I have a girlfriend."
At that time, Guo Yongjia didn't even know Yan Shan Shan yet. However, later on, after leaving home, he encountered Yan Ruolan by chance. On impulse, he sought information about Yan Ruolan and began frequenting Good Restaurant where she worked. Over time, Yan Ruolan didn't choose him; instead, she chose Yan Shan Shan.
Hearing this made me marvel at Guo Yongjia's discerning eye. Although he initially pursued Yan Ruolan, marrying Yan Shan Shan indicated that their fates were intertwined. In reality, when an older sister's suitor suddenly turns his attention to her younger sister, it's common for neither to end up with anyone. Yet Guo Yongjia not only won over Yan Shan Shan but also seemed completely unconcerned about Yan Ruolan. The relationship among the three remained amicable!
"Brother Qilong, we've arrived!" Yan Shan Shan parked the car in front of a villa.
After getting out of the car and taking a look around, I noticed that this villa wasn't located in the urban area but rather on a small hill in the suburbs. Surrounded by lush greenery, the villa covered an area of at least ten thousand square meters—an impressively large space.
Yan Shan Shan handed the car keys to a servant and then led me through the inner door of the Villa. As we stepped inside, I couldn't help but marvel once again at the life of the wealthy, which could be summed up in two words: luxurious!
The Living Room was conservatively estimated to be around six or seven hundred square meters. The staircase spiraled and connected to the Living Room, which was filled with various flowers and plants. It felt as if this place was not a room but a garden, with fresh air that made it seem like we were outside.
"Brother Qilong, please have a seat. I need to call my husband," Yan Shan Shan said.
I nodded and sat down on a 'sofa' in the Living Room. The so-called sofa wasn't a genuine leather one but rather a long bench made of sandalwood with cushions placed on top.
After a while, Yan Shan Shan brought over a fruit platter, and shortly after, a servant also brought a glass of juice. I was treated like an esteemed guest, enjoying an unprecedented level of hospitality.
When Guo Yongjia appeared before me, it was almost noon. Although I had seen Guo Yongjia before, seeing him again made me realize just how vast the gap was between someone of his status and someone like me, a poor loser!
Guo Yongjia was dressed in a light blue suit and stood about six feet tall. When he appeared before me, even I had to admit that he had become even more handsome! I really didn't know how Heavenly Father arranged things to allow such an outstanding man to also be so good-looking. Wasn't that serious favoritism?
"Hello, Master Cao. I've heard so much about you!" Guo Yongjia said as he extended his right hand to me in a friendly manner.
Reluctantly, I raised my hand to shake his. However, as our hands clasped together, I suddenly felt a shiver run through me because I noticed something different about Guo Yongjia's fingers; there were raised scars on his fingertips!
What did this mean?
It meant that his hands were similar to mine! I often bit my fingertips while drawing symbols to capture spirits; could he be an Onmyoji too?
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