The whole family died tragically? The eldest daughter is the most powerful in the capital after her

Gu Nanyuan was silent for a moment, then said softly, "I understand her thoughts, and I also know she didn't mean it. But because she has me in her heart, she should face it with me instead of blindly excluding me. This makes me feel like I have never really become her family, and I have never been able to rely on her."

Qi Zeshen nodded, understanding Gu Nanyuan's pain.

He knew that it would be useless to talk too much at this moment, so he chuckled and said casually: "Don't think so. Isn't this what it means to generate power for love? Loving someone naturally involves sadness and sacrifice. Ruoxuan is smart and independent. If you want her to rely on you completely, you probably have to give her some time."

Gu Nanyuan smiled bitterly and shook his head: "You say it lightly, but sometimes, I'm really not sure whether she will really rely on me."

Qi Zeshen raised his glass, gently touched Gu Nanyuan's glass, and advised: "You are Gu Nanyuan, the Gu Nanyuan who can control everything. If you really care about her, give her a little more time and patience. Women's minds are complicated, and you have to explore little by little."

Gu Nanyuan looked down at the wine in the glass, and the depression in his heart eased a little.

The supervisor Gu Nanyuan was hurt by Lin Ruoxuan, but he attacked the Wu and Zhao families even harder, as if he wanted to vent all his pain on them.

He has never been a merciful person, but this time, his methods were even more severe, leaving no chance for the Wu and Zhao families to breathe.

In the capital, the Wu and Zhao families were investigated one after another.

At first, only the detectives from the Jingzhao Yinfu were searching the city, but as the investigation went on, Gu Nanyuan began to order a thorough investigation of the direct relatives of the Wu and Zhao families, and even the clansmen of the two families in their hometowns could not escape.

"Anyone who breaks the law or breaks the discipline, no matter how big or small the crime is, will be arrested and interrogated." This was an order issued personally by Gu Nanyuan.

Almost all the male members of the Zhao and Wu families were caught in one fell swoop, and all those suspected of corruption, self-seeking, and deceiving their superiors and subordinates were thrown into prison.

Even if it was some seemingly insignificant matter, as long as there was a hint of illegality, Gu Nanyuan would order an arrest and investigation without hesitation.

The Wu and Zhao families fell apart in just a few days, and everyone in the family was in panic.

In the cold and damp prison, every member of the Zhao family looked worried, and the locked iron bars cut off all contact between them and the outside world.

All the members of the Zhao family, who once lived a life of luxury, are now all in rags and in a miserable state.

The atmosphere was heavy, and resentment was written all over everyone's face. The focus of this resentment was undoubtedly Zhao Cezhi.

"If it weren't for what you did, how could our Zhao family end up like this!" An elder of the Zhao family pointed at Zhao Cezhi and questioned him angrily, his eyes full of anger, "You rebellious son, you not only harmed yourself, but also all the male members of our Zhao family! Do you feel any guilt at all?"

Zhao Cezhi was lying on the side, covered with wounds, having just been severely beaten by his family.

His face was pale, blood oozed from the corners of his mouth, and he forced himself to sit up. His voice was hoarse but full of reluctance: "Everything I did was for the Zhao family, for you! If it had worked, the Zhao family would have been prosperous and powerful! It's your own incompetence, and now you blame me?"

"You're still quibbling!" Another brother of the Zhao family was furious. He rushed forward, grabbed Zhao Cezhi's collar, and punched him hard in the face. "Our Zhao family has fallen into this situation because of your self-righteousness! You thought you could beat Gu Nanyuan? But in the end, who was unlucky?!"

Seeing this, other members of the Zhao family also surrounded Zhao Cezhi and started punching and kicking him, completely losing the brotherhood they once had.

Zhao Cezhi was beaten until his face was covered in blood and he looked miserable, but he still gritted his teeth and refused to admit his fault. He muttered intermittently: "You cowards... If this succeeds, I will be a hero of the Zhao family... But you only know how to blame me, how ridiculous!"

His words only aroused his family's anger even more. The cell suddenly became chaotic with sounds of beating, scolding and roaring mixed together. Even the jailer was too lazy to persuade them anymore.

At the same time, the Wu family was not spared.

Mr. Wu Guang also had a hard time.

He was surrounded by other family members and was constantly being blamed.

"It's all because of you! You colluded with the Zhao family and dragged our entire family into this!" The second son of the Wu family pointed at Wu Guang angrily and said furiously.

Wu Guang covered his face in embarrassment, his nose and face were bruised and swollen, and he was unable to defend himself. He could only grit his teeth and endure the accusations from his family.

Several members of the Wu family beat and kicked him without mercy, as if they were trying to vent all their anger on him.

"The Wu family is finished this time! All the shops have been sealed off, and everyone came here to watch the fun. We have nothing left!" An elder of the Wu family was heartbroken, with tears in his eyes.

Wu Guang was beaten so hard that blood oozed from his mouth, but he still held on and refused to bow his head. His expression was wooden and his heart was filled with regret.

Outside the Wu family's mansion, there was also chaos.

The Wu family's shop was sealed off, the family business came to a halt, and many suppliers, shopkeepers, and workers were owed wages and payments for goods.

Everyone came to the Wu family to ask for an explanation, surrounded the gate and demanded an explanation from the Wu family.

"The Wu family owes us so much money. If they don't give us an explanation today, we won't leave!" a supplier said angrily, staring at the door with flaming eyes.

"That's right! We have to pay our wages! We have worked so hard for the Wu family these days, but now we don't even get a penny. How can this be acceptable!" Several shopkeepers echoed angrily, holding IOUs and accounts in their hands, and roared towards the inside of the door.

At this time, Mrs. Wu and Wu Qingfu were standing in the inner courtyard, listening to the roars coming from outside, their faces pale.

The eldest branch of the Wu family had no money at all, and Mrs. Wu was so anxious that she was sweating profusely and was at a loss as to what to do.

"Mother, don't worry about them. They are just taking advantage of the situation to rob and extort money!" Wu Qingfu snorted coldly, his tone full of contempt. "Although our Wu family is in trouble, these villains actually took the opportunity to come to our door to collect debts. It's ridiculous!"

His words instantly aroused the anger of the crowd outside.

The supplier and the shopkeeper, who had originally come only to collect debts, became even more agitated when they heard this.

"Extortion? We work so hard to supply goods and do the work, but you, the Wu family, think we are extorting money?" A supplier was furious. He raised his fist and slammed it hard on the door of the Wu family. "If the Wu family won't pay, then we will pay them back with stuff! Everyone, don't be polite. Today, we will take the Wu family's stuff to pay them back!"

This sentence was like a fire that ignited everyone, and everyone responded: "Yes! Pay the debt with something! If you can't take out the money, take out the things!"

The crowd was in an uproar in an instant. Someone took the lead and rushed to the Wu family's gate, forced their way in, and took out everything that could be moved.