Chapter 202: Cowardice in the Bones

In Longkou District, at the Gu family home.

Gu Tongshan's wife sat on the sofa, grabbing her son's wrist with trembling voice asking: "What... what do the Yu family people want with you?"

"I don't know either," Gu Baishun shook his head replying. "But don't worry Mom, Xu Hu is dead - they won't do anything to me."

"I'm just afraid that with Xu Hu dead, some people won't sit still and want to deal with us mother and son!" Gu Tongshan's wife said worriedly. "Though Xu Hu was greedy, he still remembered some friendship with your father. While he was alive, he wouldn't take things too far. But those association people are different - they eat people without spitting out bones. Those old men have long coveted our family's property!"

"Mom, don't worry - no matter what, I won't let them harm you," Gu Baishun comforted softly. "Worst case, we'll just hand over the money Dad saved up - once we give them the money, they won't want our lives."

Gu Tongshan's wife lowered her head, muttering through tears: "...Mom has no ability, can't protect even this bit of family property. Ah, I had hoped to rely on this money to let you do some business, marry and have children early, live a good life..."

"Mom, please don't say that - you raised me and gave me a good education, that's already fulfilling a parent's duty," Gu Baishun comforted again. "Please don't overthink, don't worry, don't get angry - life goes on however it goes..."

In the spacious room, after comforting his mother for quite a while, Gu Baishun finally turned and left home.

......

An hour and a half later.

Su Tianyu drank canned coffee, forcing himself to stay alert while sitting in the car, waiting quietly.

"Screech!"

An ordinary car stopped by the road as Gu Baishun got out, anxiously glancing toward Su Tianyu's side before walking over with somewhat hesitant steps.

Su Tianyu sat in the car pointing to the passenger seat. Gu Baishun paused before pulling open the door and getting in.

"He... hello, you must be Mr. Su?" Gu Baishun asked stuttering.

Su Tianyu glanced at him: "Yes, Wei Xiangzuo told me to find you."

"Oh, what's the matter?" Gu Baishun asked blinking.

In the dim light, Su Tianyu sized up Gu Baishun and found this person sat with his legs pressed together, face deathly pale, looking very uneasy - seemingly only here by forcing himself.

"Wei Xiangzuo told me to tell you, your father's death had nothing to do with him, and even less to do with the Yu family," Su Tianyu replied softly. "Xu Hu was using you - without your support, he couldn't firmly grasp power in Zha'nan. Cheng Gang speaking that way before was also arranged with Xu Hu - that's why Wei Xiangzuo had to kill him."

Gu Baishun swallowed and immediately nodded replying: "My family all knows this was Xu Hu's doing - he and my father had long fallen out over the gold brick business, he had long wanted to rise to power but just never had the chance."

Seeing Gu Baishun talking quite sensibly, Su Tianyu also felt somewhat relieved: "It's good that you have your own judgment."

"Mm." Gu Baishun paused slightly before voluntarily adding: "Tell Brother Wei my family believes him. I've heard about his reputation in Zha'nan all these years."

Su Tianyu nodded: "Xu Hu is gone but the council of elders people are still here. During this time Wei Xiangzuo will have no freedom - he's worried something will happen to you outside."

Hearing this, Gu Baishun immediately added: "Something will definitely happen - many people covet my family's property, especially those council of elders people. Think about it - Xu Hu who used us is gone, Brother Wei is in trouble too, no one outside to help us - they definitely won't sit still."

"This is exactly what I wanted to discuss with you," Su Tianyu followed his thread replying. "Old Wei is concerned about you - he told me to tell you that whether he's outside or not, he won't let anyone touch you mother and son, you can rest assured."

"Good, good!" Gu Baishun nodded.

"While he's away, just call me if anything happens," Su Tianyu immediately replied. "Whatever help we can give, we definitely will."

"Thank you all."

"But," Su Tianyu didn't beat around the bush with Gu Baishun, instead saying very directly: "We and Old Wei are also in a cooperative relationship - we put in effort, so you need to understand things too."

"Say it, say it!" Gu Baishun replied.

"You need to speak up to support Old Wei becoming Zha'nan's leader - understand my meaning?" Su Tianyu asked looking at him.

Gu Baishun immediately understood, nodding repeatedly as he replied: "I understand, I'll tell the General Association clearly that my father always wanted Brother Wei to become gang leader and enter the General Association."

Su Tianyu looked at him: "None of us have it easy now - we need to huddle together for warmth, otherwise we'll only let those council of elders people take advantage."

Thinking Su Tianyu didn't trust him, Gu Baishun immediately swore replying: "Mr. Su, I swear by the lights - I'll definitely support Brother Wei becoming Zha'nan's leader! If I'm lying, when the lights go out I'll go out!"

Seeing his excited state, Su Tianyu replied somewhat helplessly: "No... no need for that, I just said what needed to be said."

"I'll definitely support Brother Wei, I believe in his character," Gu Baishun added again.

"Good, that's it then - we'll communicate by phone if anything comes up," Su Tianyu extended his hand.

"Thank you for your trouble," Gu Baishun shook hands with Su Tianyu. "I won't waste your time then, I'll go first."

"Good!"

After their communication finished, Gu Baishun seemed to finally relax, his face flushed as he pushed open the door to leave.

Su Tianyu sat in the car watching his back, lost in thought.

Gu Baishun walked quickly to his car and pulled the door - a fruit knife hidden at his waist fell to the ground with a clatter.

Su Tianyu looked at him speechlessly and in shock, momentarily at a loss.

Gu Baishun awkwardly kicked the knife away and got in his car like he was escaping, driving off.

After a while, Kong Zhenghui got in the car with a cigarette in his mouth, asking softly: "Do you think this kid can inherit his father's kingdom?"

Su Tianyu started the car and replied after pondering: "Can't tell."

"Damn, there are people even you can't figure out?" Kong Zhenghui was somewhat surprised.

"His reactions weren't really problematic," Su Tianyu replied with furrowed brows. "If this person... isn't a timid coward, then he's someone with very deep schemes."

"No other possibilities?" Kong Zhenghui asked.

"No," Su Tianyu shook his head.

"Damn, need to guard against him - after all, his father died by our hands," Kong Zhenghui replied.

Su Tianyu didn't answer this question, instead picking up his phone and dialing Wang Daolin's number: "Hello, Uncle Wang, what's the situation?"

"Damn it, I'll definitely pin him down!" Wang Daolin was already bending to board the Police Bureau helicopter. "I'm leaving the district now."

"If you don't kill the snake it will bite back!" Su Tianyu reminded.