flstandardbreds Chapter 416 Acquisition
Chapter 416 Acquisition
The warm sunshine of the New Year poured down, coating every inch of the land of Jinyang Villa with a layer of gold. In front of Villa No. 108, a shiny Land Rover Range Rover turned steadily into the parking space under the skillful control of Dou Jinde.
The wheels rolled over the ground, making a slight rustling sound, as if playing a prelude to this beautiful day.
Gu Qinming pushed open the car door swiftly, walked nimbly to the back of the car, opened the trunk, and took out the familiar wheelchair.
He held the wheelchair handles firmly with both hands and walked briskly to the back seat. "Mr. Mu, be careful." Gu Qinming leaned forward slightly, with a concerned smile on his face, and reminded softly.
Mu Xiaoji raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a gentle smile, and said softly: "I've used it all my life, and I'm used to it." That smile hid the calmness and open-mindedness that had accumulated over the years.
Gu Qinming could not help but chuckle and said jokingly, "You are still a kid, but you dare to say you have lived a lifetime. Where do you want us to stand?" His words were full of intimacy and teasing as an elder looks at a younger person.
Dou Jinde also got down from the driver's seat. He stretched his body, stretched his muscles, and said with a smile:
"Stop talking so much. Today is a good day and we deserve a drink." The sunlight shone on his face, reflecting the pride and joy in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Mu Xiaoji smiled and said, "Well, you know what, the little monster in the basement really has a collection of quite a few good wines!
I am not mobile, so I won't call you, you can go down and find it yourself!" When he mentioned the wine in the basement, a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.
Dou Jinde laughed happily when he heard it, haha: "Really? Mr. Mu, I won't be polite to you!
I've known for a long time that Mr. Jiang is a wine lover, but I've never had the chance to have a drink with him. What a pity!"
After saying that, he couldn't wait to walk towards the villa, excitement in his steps.
Mu Xiaoji nodded and said with a bright smile: "You're welcome, I'm allergic to alcohol, and the little monster hasn't drunk for a long time because he accommodated me.
There is no value in leaving it there. Today is a good day, and it is only right for everyone to drink a little."
They arrived at the door of the villa. Mu Xiaoji raised his hand and pressed lightly on the fingerprint lock.
With a "click", the door slowly opened and the familiar smell of home filled the air.
As soon as I walked into the living room and before I had time to sit down, I heard footsteps on the stairs. Mu Huiying was carrying a bowl and slowly walking down the stairs.
Jiang Shuo followed Mu Huiying with his head down and asked with a trace of sadness on his face: "Grandma, Grandpa said that he will have another court session today. I wonder how it goes?" His voice was full of worry for Mu Xiaoji.
Mu Huiying frowned slightly, her face full of helplessness: "Grandma doesn't know either. I hope God will bless good people with a peaceful life. May God bless...Xiaoji?"
As soon as she reached the stairs, her eyes fell on Mu Xiaoji in the living room, and her voice stopped instantly.
Jiang Shuo heard the strangeness in his grandmother's tone, so he stopped and looked forward following his grandmother's gaze.
Mu Xiaoji was seen sitting in a wheelchair, and Gu Qinming had just pushed him to the edge of the sofa.
Jiang Shuo's hands were entangled in confusion. He took two small steps at first, with surprise in his eyes growing more and more. Then he couldn't help but run towards Mu Xiaoji and threw himself into his arms.
"I heard from grandpa that you were beaten up by a group of people outside the court. Are you okay? Did everything go well at the second court session today?" Jiang Shuo asked in a series of questions, his voice full of concern.
Mu Xiaoji looked at Jiang Shuo's small body hugging her tightly, and listened to his caring words, feeling warm in her heart and very touched.
But then, a trace of conflict arose in his heart. Jiang Shuo said so many considerate words, calling him "you" all the time, but he was unwilling to call him "Dad".
Mu Xiaoji nodded slightly and looked at the little Jiang Shuo in his arms. He was silent for a moment, as if there were thousands of words surging in his heart.
Finally, he mustered up his courage and asked softly, "Jiang Shuo, do you really care about me?"
Jiang Shuo raised his head, his big watery eyes full of honesty. He stared into Mu Xiaoji's eyes seriously and nodded heavily.
Mu Xiaoji looked at him, his eyes full of confusion and expectation, and asked, "Is it so difficult to call me dad?"
Jiang Shuo slowly loosened his hands from his waist and took two steps back. His head, which had been raised, lowered. His small figure revealed a hint of stubbornness and silence.
"Jiang Shuo, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt little daddy. I believe you will understand me when you grow up."
Mu Xiaoji sighed helplessly and spoke slowly, his voice full of fatigue and expectation.
Just as everyone was immersed in this complex and subtle atmosphere, there was a slight "click" sound from the door of the villa, and then it was slowly pushed open from the outside.
Cui Jiani's smiling face, as bright as the warm sun, caught everyone's eyes. She was holding about a dozen exquisite lunch boxes in her hands and said happily:
"Hello everyone, I packed up some of the signature dishes of Hongsheng Yujing Hotel. When Uncle Guo comes home, we will celebrate together!" Her voice was clear and pleasant, as if it had the magic power to dispel the haze.
Everyone in the living room, who originally had heavy thoughts in their hearts, was instantly infected by Cui Jiani's sudden enthusiasm.
Jiang Shuo raised his head, which had been lowered, and a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes; the unpleasantness just now was thrown behind his mind.
Mu Xiaoji's mouth corners unconsciously lifted up, revealing a gratified smile; he was full of approval for Cui Jiani's careful care.
Gu Qinming and Dou Jinde were all smiles and gave Cui Jiani a thumbs up in tacit understanding.
Mu Huiying was even more enthusiastic. She hurried forward and said with a friendly smile on her face: "Jia Ni, you are so thoughtful. Come, let me help you." As she said that, she was about to reach out to take the lunch box from Cui Jiani's hand.
Cui Jiani gently turned aside and said with a smile, "Aunt Mu, please don't bother me. I'll take it to the kitchen."
After that, she walked briskly towards the kitchen, chatting and laughing with Mu Huiying. The warm scene looked like a family preparing for a grand party.
On this side, Dou Jinde could no longer contain his anticipation for the fine wine. When he heard that there was good wine, he became very excited.
Seeing Cui Jiani and Mu Huiying go to the kitchen, he immediately turned to look at Mu Xiaoji with a playful expression on his face, and said jokingly: "Uh... Mr. Mu, how do I get to the basement? I can't wait!"
There was a gleam of anticipation in his eyes, like a child who was about to get his favorite toy.
Mu Xiaoji raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the gym, saying patiently, "Over there, behind the gym, there is a switch at the door, please be careful."
"Well, don't worry! We'll be in high spirits where there's wine!" Dou Jinde said as he strode towards the basement. He looked so confident, as if he had already smelled the aroma of the wine.
Gu Qinming was just about to help Mu Xiaoji sit on the sofa when the doorbell suddenly rang.
Gu Qinming quickly made a soothing gesture and said to Mu Xiaoji, "Mr. Mu, please wait a moment. I'll go open the door." After that, he strode to the door and opened it quickly and neatly.
Guo Bingyan and Hu Zhiqiang were standing side by side at the door. Guo Bingyan was smiling and looked relaxed, while Hu Zhiqiang was a little reserved, with a hint of discomfort in his eyes.
Gu Qinming slightly turned sideways and gestured for them to come in, and Guo Bingyan and Hu Zhiqiang walked into the living room.
Seeing Hu Zhiqiang lowering his head, Mu Xiaoji smiled gently and said generously, "Everyone is welcome to sit down."
His voice was calm and peaceful, trying to diffuse the delicate atmosphere and allow everyone to feel comfortable joining the party.
Hu Zhiqiang stood there, his lips trembling slightly, as if he was about to say something, and stammered: "Mr. Mu, I..."
His voice was full of guilt and uneasiness. His hands unconsciously clutched the handles of his briefcase, and his head lowered slightly, not daring to look directly into Mu Xiaoji's eyes.
Mu Xiaoji seemed unaware of his embarrassment. With a gentle smile on his face, he raised his hand and made a gesture for him to sit down, and said in a gentle voice:
"Please take a seat. It's all over. Let's move on from that! Fortunately, nothing happened to me, right?"
The tone was gentle and soothing, as if he had really let go of all the unpleasantness of the past and wanted to reassure Hu Zhiqiang.
Guo Bingyan glanced at the embarrassed Hu Zhiqiang, walked over and pushed him hard, then patted Hu Zhiqiang on the shoulder. Then the two of them walked to the sofa and slowly sat down.
But Hu Zhiqiang's body was still tense, his hands resting awkwardly on his knees, his fingers rubbing together nervously, and it was obvious that he had not yet let go of his feelings.
Mu Xiaoji looked at Gu Qinming who was still standing aside, and said with concern: "Gu Zhuang, please sit down too, stop working!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Qinming responded with a smile and found an empty seat on the sofa and sat down.
At this time, the atmosphere in the living room was a little quiet. Guo Bingyan cleared his throat and took the lead in breaking the silence. He said solemnly:
"We conducted a thorough investigation during this court session. However, Hongfujin Kindergarten is facing a fatal problem: what should the children do when the new semester starts?"
His eyes were full of worry. This was not only a crisis for the kindergarten, but also concerned the future of many children.
Mu Xiaoji subconsciously looked towards Jiang Shuo, and the faces of those lovely children instantly appeared in his mind. Without thinking, he uttered two words concisely: "Acquisition."
The voice was not loud, but it revealed an unquestionable firmness, as if at this moment, he had already outlined a clear direction for the future of Hong Fujin Kindergarten.
Gu Qinming looked surprised and asked, "Acquisition? President Mu, have you thought this through a long time ago?"
Mu Xiaoji turned his gaze to Jiang Shuo. Guo Bingyan, Gu Qinming and Hu Zhiqiang also looked at Jiang Shuo who was standing blankly not far away.
Gu Qinming said with a smile: "You bought Hongfujin Kindergarten for the young master?"
Mu Xiaoji said in a deep voice: "No, he has a plan to acquire the company." Mu Xiaoji's words shocked everyone in the living room.
Jiang Shuo looked surprised and asked, "How did you know I had this plan?"