Chapter 470
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Still, Huo Shaoheng felt optimistic, and he encouraged Yin Shixiong and Zhao Liangze by saying, "Big Xiong, Little Ze, think about it this way . Our situation is looking up now that we have more clues . "
Yin Shixiong and Zhao Liangze nodded in unison . "Yes, Mr . Huo . At least we know where Gu Xiangwen is, and more clues have surfaced . "
Huo Shaoheng was truly their Chief . A moment ago, Yin Shixiong and Zhao Liangze had felt incredibly anxious, but now they were full of positivity and hope .
"That's right . We also know we should invetigate Gu Xiangwen's wife . " Huo Shaoheng paused and recalled that Gu Nianzhi had never called out for her mother . Even after she had passed out from a high fever, she'd cried out for "father" and "uncle . "Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click www . webnovel . com for visiting .
"Gu Xiangwen has always been discreet and mysterious . We know about his wife now, but I'm afraid she'll be hard to track down . " Yin Shixiong gestured his fingers daintily and asked in a singing voice, "now doesn't that complicate things, Mr . Huo . "
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Huo Shaoheng glanced at him then looked forward and replied dryly, "how is your contact with Barbados coming along? Right now it's-" he looked at his watch, " three pm . I want to be standing on Barbados soil tomorrow by noon . "
Yin Shixiong instantly retired his jokes . "Roger, Chief! I'll contact them right now!" With his smooth tongue and a translator from the Huaxia General Consulate in Cuba, he only had to say a few words for the Barbados representative to happily comply . They were a small population, and their government departments were relaxed . Now that a major "international figure" was coming to visit their country, the government workers smiled happily . They finally had some serious business to do!
Because Barbados was such a small country it was very easy to coordinate with . The entire country was about the size of an average city in the Huaxia Empire . With the assistance of the Huaxia Empire, Barbados was able to quickly finalize the itinerary for Huo Shaoheng's visit .
That night, the local TV networks in Barbados aired breaking news . Gu Yanran was sitting in the dining room of her manor eating dinner when she saw the news on TV . She wasn't feeling too well, so she didn't each much per meal though she did eat frequently .
"Hmm? That's Major General Huo, isn't it? He's visiting Barbados?" Gu Yanran paused and set her utensils back on the dining table . She stared at the TV, but unfortunately, the news didn't have any details . It glossed over the purpose of Huo Shaoheng's visit and used most of the time to praise his high rank within the Huaxia Empire and his admiration of Barbados . The report ended by complimenting the wise and decisive Governor of Barbados . It was full of self-flattery, and Gu Yanran couldn't help but frown . She knew Barbados' lack of power better than anyone else, so why would a military general with a bright future trouble to visit such a place? The report ended, and Gu Yanran replayed it over and over again . She felt intrigued but peculiar . Suddenly, her phone rang . Checking the screen, she saw a text from an acquaintance .
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"Huo Shaoheng is as sly as a fox . He has another purpose for visiting . I'm afraid I got you in trouble . "
Gu Yanran's heart dropped, and her indescribably strange feeling returned . It felt like a cloud of mist had snaked its way around her heart and blocked the road ahead . But she couldn't bear to try and dispel it . Gu Yanran played with her phone and left the dining room . She stood on the balcony to watch the blurry coast in the distance . The air was heavy with seawater and a salty smell . She pursed her lips and looked at the bougainvillea, plumeria, and large poncho daisies planted around her and sighed gently . She'd been lonely for too long .
Gu Yanran turned back and went to her father's room on the second floor . The lights were off, and the heavy velvet gold curtains not only blocked out the light, but also the sound of waves from outside . It was as quiet as a mausoleum . Gu Yanran reached out to turn on the wall sconce and walked in under the amber light . Her father's bed was in the smallest bedroom inside . The place was almost like a miniature hospital . It was filled with various medical equipment, as well as two nurses and two doctors who provided all day care .
Upon seeing her enter, the doctors and nurses on duty stood up . "Miss Gu . "
Gu Yanran nodded . "How's my father today?"
"Just like yesterday . He's not better or worse . " Dr . Lawrence, the doctor she had hired from the United States for a considerable fee, watched her with adoration . She was breathtakingly beautiful, but Gu Yanran refused to accept his advances . Gu Yanran walked over slowly and quietly stood at her father's bedside .
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"Are there any medical advancements? I'm hoping that my father will wake soon . "
"I'll try my best, Miss Gu . " Dr . Lawrence stood next to Gu Yanran . He was tall and handsome, and his eyes were as blue as the ocean . Hardly anyone could resist his gaze . Gu Yanran was the exception . She had once politely told him she had a strict upbringing, and her parents would never allow her to marry a white man . She must marry a fellow Huaxia citizen . Dr . Lawrence thought this was an excuse, and she simply hadn't fallen in love with him yet . Once she fell in love with him, those rules would disappear .
Gu Yanran was aware of Dr . Lawrence's feelings for her, but she honestly didn't like him and, it was true, her parents would never allow her to marry a white man . Her mother was gone, and her father was in a coma, but she still obeyed them .
"Thank you, Dr . Lawerence . If you think this is fruitless, I can advance half a year's salary, and you can go back to the United States . " Gu Yanran turned to smile at Dr . Lawrence faintly . "Perhaps, this place is not suitable for you . "
Dr . Lawrence's heart dropped . He loved Gu Yanran, but he loved his profession more . His work here was relaxing and easy, and the salary was ten times what he'd get in the United States . He had no qualms against money, and he could find beautiful Huaxia women anywere . There was no reason to give up everything just for Gu Yanran .
The adoration Dr . Lawerence's eyes instantly disappeared, and he replied seriously, "Miss Gu, I'm a professional, and I abide by professional ethics . I can distinguish between work and personal business . "
"Really?" Gu Yanran smiled . "Then you must make sure to display it . " She turned to leave but continued before she went out the door . "Add another shift . You can all work eight hours each . " She was increasing personnel . The Gu family housekeeper quickly arranged to hire more doctors and nurses .
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At noon the next day, the Huaxia Empire's special aircraft landed at the Barbados airport . The Barbados government officials, socialites, and wealthy businessmen all welcomed Huo Shaoheng . Of course, Gu Yanran was the most important nongovernment representative .
"Major General Huo, welcome to Barbados . " She extended her hand to Huo Shaoheng with a smile .
Huo Shaoheng gave her a polite, business-like smile as he reached out to shake her hand .
"Miss Gu, you truly live up to your name . "