Mr Gu’s First Doting Marriage
Chapter 1180 - Chapter 1180 Chapter 1184 Giving Up the Life of Crime Can You

Chapter 1180: Chapter 1184: Giving Up the Life of Crime, Can You Bear to? Chapter 1180: Chapter 1184: Giving Up the Life of Crime, Can You Bear to? “But after a while, Xia Yangyang figured it out.”

“To get the most secretive key to the Culture Hall, she still needed a pretext.”

Gao Huizhi, upon hearing this, seemed somewhat surprised.

Gao Huizhi asked, “Xiao Qi, do you really want to take over the family business of the Culture Hall?”

Xia Yangyang stood with her back to Gao Huizhi, but her gaze fell on Li Zhiqian’s face.

Her expression was one of righteous anger.

But Li Zhiqian was gently serene, a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth, truly resembling a mild-mannered older brother.

Xia Yangyang’s fingers slowly clenched tightly.

Li Zhiqian’s gaze, too, landed on Xia Yangyang’s face.

Their eyes met.

Li Zhiqian might have been smiling, but there was an indiscernible darkness in his eyes, a cold, stern chill emanating from them.

Xia Yangyang knew that if she denied it now, she would be tearing off all pretenses.

But Xia Yangyang could not tear off the facade.

The key was important, but it wasn’t as important as her godfather’s life.

Xia Yangyang spoke through gritted teeth, articulate and biting with every word, “Second Brother is right, I want to take over the business from Third Sister. The Culture Hall has encountered so many problems, and it’s short-staffed now. Since I’m also a daughter of my godfather, I naturally should contribute my efforts.”

However, Gao Huizhi sighed deeply, “Your Third Sister has already become like this, it’s better if you don’t get involved with the Culture Hall, Xiao Qi. Just do what you like, leave the business of the Culture Hall alone.”

Li Zhiqian’s expression did not change, still with a faint smile, “Godfather is just worried about Seventh Sister. But godfather, I’ve already decided to wash my hands clean. If I’m also gone, someone needs to bear the responsibility for the Culture Hall business. Ah Shui is diligent, but when it comes to business, she really isn’t very talented. Right now, the best person for the job is Xiao Qi. If Xiao Qi takes over the Culture Hall business, Mr. Gu could also lend his support. After all, Mr. Gu is my godfather’s own son. Handing over the Culture Hall to him…”

“Stop talking; I won’t agree,” Gao Huizhi said.

But Li Zhiqian continued in his calm tone, “I know what you’re thinking, godfather. You don’t want Seventh Sister and Mr. Gu to get involved with the Culture Hall because there is still a lot of grey area, and enmities from the past years might bring them harm. But isn’t it your greatest wish, godfather, for the Culture Hall to step into sunlight and become a legitimate business? You’ve worked so hard for so many years, and you’ve almost completed transforming the Culture Hall. Just by converting those underground gambling dens into official establishments and turning Heaven and Earth into a dining club, won’t your long-held wishes be fulfilled? With the support of Shengyuan, we could even achieve more with less effort. Godfather, I think this is the best plan.”

Xia Yangyang just stood by the side.

Li Zhiqian’s words were noble and righteous.

If Xia Yangyang didn’t already know the devilish plans in his mind, she might actually believe him.

He spoke with such sincerity; he was practically a professional actor.

Maybe it was his superb acting skills that had deceived her godfather for so many years.

Xia Yangyang stood by the side but didn’t say a word.

Gao Huizhi asked, “Second Brother, do you really intend to wash your hands clean?”

Li Zhiqian responded, “Godfather, I’m sorry, I’m tired too. I want to live an ordinary life.”

But Gao Huizhi suddenly let out a cold snort, “Wash your hands clean, do you even want to?”

Not only Li Zhiqian but even Xia Yangyang was taken aback.

The atmosphere in the room seemed to plummet instantly.

Li Zhiqian said, “Godfather, why would you say that?”