Chapter 12

After arriving at the hospital, Mu Xingyu called Chen Feng and learned that Grandpa Gu had undergone emergency treatment, was out of danger, and currently resting in the intensive care unit.

He and Mother Mu hurried to the ICU. As they stepped out of the elevator, they could hear hushed discussions.

“Mr. Gu is in the hospital, and now Vice President He is gone. What are we going to do about the company?”

“If only Mr. Gu were here.”

In the hallway, many of the top executives of Gu Industries were gathered, looking puzzled when they saw Mu Xingyu and Mother Mu. What surprised them even more was that the bodyguards stationed at the hospital room entrance allowed them to enter.

“Who are they?”

“It seems they are from Jian’an Real Estate.”

Inside the ICU, Mu Xingyu noticed that there were already seven or eight people in the room, engaged in conversation with Mr. Gu.

“Mr. Gu, the company is currently without a leader. We need someone to take charge.”

“Yes, the negative impact that Vice President He has had on the company is immeasurable. We urgently need someone with the courage to step forward and restore Gu Industries’ reputation.”

Mr. Gu sat on the bed, receiving an IV drip, and listened to the company’s high-level executives without showing any expression.

After the various executives had their say, he asked, “I understand the current situation of the company. I have one question for all of you: who is capable of taking charge in this critical situation?”

The top executives began to recommend different individuals for the role. Some suggested the Vice President of Research and Development at Yunjin Technology, others recommended the CEO of a fashion brand, and there were those who suggested members of the Gu Industries Board of Directors. Naturally, each person had their own interests and motives for their recommendations, and to avoid any suspicion, they dared not nominate themselves.

Mu Xingyu stood at the doorway, trying not to disrupt the conversation. However, he noticed that there was a clear division of factions within Gu Industries, with the original Gu family faction and the W&W Group faction being the most apparent, noticeable even by their skin color.

Previously, with Gu Yunzhou as the leader, Gu Industries had managed to develop smoothly. However, after his accident, internal conflicts had begun to surface.

This time, with the mishap involving He Wenhao, someone highly trained and deeply trusted by Gu Yunzhou, it had made the W&W Group faction unhappy. Hence, they were eager to nominate someone who aligned with their interests.

A blond foreigner stated, “I believe Andre would be the most suitable candidate. He’s a company shareholder, and he has experience managing the Locke Group. Having him take charge now would be the best choice.”

After the foreign executive and another person voiced their support for Andre, Mu Xingyu furrowed his brows. In his previous life, after Andre took control of Gu Industries, he quickly developed his own power and eventually had the audacity to harm Gu Yunzhou through poison. Mu Xingyu was determined not to let such a thing happen again.

“Grandpa,” Mu Xingyu spoke up, “I heard you were admitted to the hospital, so my mom and I rushed here to see you.”

“Mr. Gu, are you feeling better?” Mother Mu quickly inquired.

“Much better. You both were worried,” Mr. Gu replied with a smile.

The high-ranking executives in the room were aware of Gu Yunzhou’s marriage, but they hadn’t taken the Mu family seriously. After some brief exchanges, the foreign executive raised the topic again, “Mr. Gu, we need to quickly select an acting CEO for the company.”

“Grandpa, given the major problems at the top management level within the company, we need someone with absolute authority to come forward now to stabilize the situation,” Mu Xingyu suddenly voiced his opinion.

“What do you suggest, Xingyu?”

“No suggestions, just the belief that no one else has the same authority as you, Grandpa”

The foreign executive frowned, and other high-ranking executives chimed in, “Mr. Gu, it’s not advisable for you to exert yourself now. What are you suggesting?”

“I only think that Grandpa can help stabilize the situation more quickly if he takes the lead. Of course, I’m also concerned about Grandfather’s health, but…” Mu Xingyu turned to Mr. Gu, “Grandpa, will you feel at ease staying in the hospital?”

“Xingyu understands me,” Mr. Gu sighed. “My old bones can last a few more years. By then, when Yunzhou wakes up, he won’t have to face a mess.”

“Mr. Gu…”

“Enough, don’t say anything,” Mr. Gu said firmly.

Mu Xingyu concurred, “Grandpa, now Gu Yunzhou’s condition is improving, and he will wake up soon. I believe that when that happens, all the problems will be resolved.”

However, Mu Xingyu’s words immediately stirred displeasure among the high-ranking executives present. Someone said, “We all hope that Mr. Gu will wake up soon, but the company’s issues are pressing. We can’t rely on fantasies for self-comfort.”

“That’s right, the doctors just said that Mr. Gu shouldn’t exert himself. By suggesting that Mr. Gu manages the company, what are you thinking?”

“Yes, if you don’t understand business, don’t make random suggestions!”

The dissatisfaction of the high-level executives concerned Mother Mu , but Mu Xingyu wasn’t bothered by it. He knew that his proposal had damaged the interests of these individuals. It wasn’t that he didn’t care about Mr. Gu’s health; he had the confidence to help him regain his vitality with the spiritual water.

At this moment, the room’s door opened again, and Andre walked in with a worried expression, approaching the hospital bed.

“Mr. Gu, I’m sorry I’m late.”

Andre’s arrival immediately gave certain high-level executives a glimmer of hope. Deputy Director Zhang said, “Andre, you’ve come at the right time. Mu Xingyu suggested that Mr. Gu should manage the company, and we’re all very concerned about Mr. Gu’s health.”

Andre seemed puzzled and asked, “Grandpa, is what Deputy Director Zhang said true? How’s your current condition?”

“Enough, you all don’t need to say anymore,” Mr. Gu waved his hand. “I won’t change my decision. Now, all of you can leave.”

Andre helplessly said, “Alright, we’ll all listen to Grandpa. Cousin is about to wake up, and then Grandpa can rest assured.”

“But when will Gu Industries’ CEO wake up? Before that, maybe Grandpa should…”

“Deputy Director Zhang!” Andre interrupted Deputy Director Zhang’s words, clearly displeased.

Mu Xingyu remained calm but grew suspicious of Deputy Director Zhang. In the beginning, Deputy Director Zhang and the foreign executives had suggested Andre as the acting CEO, and now Deputy Director Zhang seemed to be favoring Andre with his words.

“Enough, don’t disturb my rest!” Mr. Gu sternly said, forcing Deputy Director Zhang and the others to leave.

At this moment, Mu Xingyu’s phone rang, and it was a call from Charles.

“Charles, what’s going on?” Mu Xingyu asked with concern, fearing that something had happened with Gu Yunzhou.

” Young Master Mu, I have good news for you. Ethan has woken up, really woken up!”

“What did you say?” Mu Xingyu asked in disbelief.

“I said Ethan has woken up.”

“Really? Oh, I understand. I… I’ll go home right away,” Mu Xingyu said, his words stumbling.

Upon finishing the call, Mr. Gu and the others anxiously asked, “What happened?”

“Grandpa, it’s great news! CEO Gu, he has awakened!” Mu Xingyu exclaimed excitedly.

“Say that again,” Mr. Gu sat up in astonishment.

Andre and the various executives all halted, unanimously turning their attention to the excited Mu Xingyu.

“I said CEO Gu has awakened,” Mu Xingyu repeated.

“Yunzhou woke up? That’s wonderful!” Mr. Gu was very happy and tried to get out of bed.

“Grandpa, what are you doing?” Mu Xingyu quickly stopped him.

“I want to see Yunzhou.”

“Grandpa, you’re still receiving IV fluids,” Mu Xingyu promptly dissuaded Mr. Gu.

“Yunzhou has awakened, I’m completely fine. Why should I be receiving fluids?” Mr. Gu quickly had the doctor remove the needle and was eager to go home.

Mu Xingyu had no choice but to agree, thinking about giving Grandpa Gu more spiritual water in the future.

In the room, the company’s high-level executives and the management staff in the corridor outside were all delighted to learn that Gu Yunzhou had awakened and wanted to accompany Mr. Gu to Gu Mansion.

“No need, Yunzhou just woke up and needs to rest. Hurry back to the company; there are many matters waiting for you to handle,” Mr. Gu spoke, and the company’s people had no choice but to leave.

On the way back, Mr. Gu was very anxious, constantly urging the driver to go faster, which put a lot of pressure on the driver who had been working for the Gu family for five or six years.

After about thirty minutes, they finally arrived back at Gu Mansion.

Mr. Gu hurried to Gu Yunzhou’s room, and when he saw Gu Yunzhou finally open his eyes, he was so excited that he couldn’t speak.

“Grandpa,” Gu Yunzhou called out, his voice somewhat hoarse.

“Good, it’s good that you woke up,” Mr. Gu couldn’t stop smiling upon hearing the words “Grandpa.”

Andre stepped forward and said, “Cousin, you’ve finally woken up. Do you know how worried everyone was when you were unconscious?”

“Andre,” Gu Yunzhou called out, but his voice was much calmer.

His gaze moved past Andre to see Mu Xingyu and he wore a surprised expression.

Mu Xingyu wanted to say something as he approached, but when he saw the surprise in Gu Yunzhou’s eyes, he remembered that they were just strangers with an engagement contract before he fell into a coma. So, he turned and left the room.

Mother Mu didn’t understand what was happening with her son and quickly followed him, asking, “Xingyu, what’s wrong with you?”

“I’m fine,” Mu Xingyu shook his head.

“Just now, when CEO Gu saw you, why didn’t you talk to him?”

“Mom, he just woke up and doesn’t know that we’re already married.”

Mother Mu frowned. “That’s true, but you’ve married into the Gu family and have been taking care of him. He wouldn’t dare to be unhappy with you.”

“Mom, I’ll handle my affairs. Don’t worry.”

“How can I not worry? No, I’m going in to tell him about your marriage.”

Mu Xingyu grabbed Mother Mu. “Mom, Mr. Gu needs to rest now. There will be plenty of chances to meet in the future. I’ll take you home for now.” With that, Mu Xingyu pushed Mu’s mother into the elevator.

Mother Mu was very worried, but she eventually went home, thinking about Mr. Gu’s fearsome reputation.

After sending his mother away, Mu Xingyu didn’t immediately return to the fourth floor but went to the garden first. He absorbed the vitality of a pear tree, brewed spiritual water, and finally regained his composure.

He returned to the fourth floor, where Andre had already left. Mr. Gu was in the corridor talking to Charles. When he saw Mu Xingyu, he quickly asked, “Xingyu, where did you go just now?”

“I took my mom home,” Mu Xingyu looked at Charles. “Charles, what’s Mr. Gu’s current situation?”

“I just talked to Mr Gu, and his recovery is going incredibly well. All his neural responses are good, sensory functions are normal. In a month at most, he should recover to his pre-coma state.”

“Really? That’s great,” Mu Xingyu smiled, absentmindedly touching the lotus bracelet on his left wrist, thinking that Gu Yunzhou’s favorable condition must be thanks to the spiritual water.

After a short conversation, Charles left to prepare medicine for Gu Yunzhou.

Mr. Gu spoke to Mu Xingyu alone. “I just told Yunzhou about your marriage. Don’t worry, he doesn’t have any objections.”

“Okay.”

“Go see him. I’m going to rest for a while.” Mr. Gu smiled.

Mu Xingyu nodded. After Mr. Gu left, he stood at the door, took a deep breath, and then pushed open the door to enter the room.

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Gu Yunzhou is finally awake.Hope you enjoyed reading.