Gu Nianzhi didn't care if Qin Yaoguang was comfortable or not. It was a prison anyway. Did she think it was a five-star hotel?
Moreover, Qin Yaoguang was temporarily being held in a heavily guarded military prison, so Gu Nianzhi wasn't worried that someone would tamper with her.
If even the military prison couldn't keep an eye on Qin Yaoguang, Gu Nianzhi really felt that the He family should go to hell.
Therefore, she left the courtroom at ease and went straight to the parking lot to get her car.
When she arrived at the parking lot, she saw He Zhichu sitting upright in his military uniform in front of her car, waiting for her.
His long legs were stretched out in front of him, and he crossed his arms. His sparkling almond-shaped eyes quietly watched her approach, then he bent slightly and said calmly, "… It's New Year's Eve today. Where are you going to play? I'll accompany you. "
Gu Nianzhi took out the key and opened the car door remotely. She smiled and said, "No need, I'm not going anywhere. I'm too tired today. I want to have a good rest at home alone. "
"Really?" He Zhichu stood up straight and looked at her attentively for a while.
She had indeed been very tired these past few days. When she came out of the courtroom, her cheeks were unusually flushed.
The lipstick had already faded, and her lips looked soft and pale.
Her bright eyes were a little tired, and even the rare dark circles under her eyes had appeared.
He Zhichu rubbed her head with a pained expression. "Okay, go back and have a good rest. Get some sleep. Tomorrow is New Year's."
Gu Nianzhi nodded and opened the car door to get in. She asked with a smile, "What about you, Young Master He? It's New Year's Eve, and it's a good opportunity to party. "
He Zhichu smiled and grunted. "I have a show tonight. I'm going to a party with a group of childhood friends. We'll count down the time together."
Gu Nianzhi snapped her fingers at him in satisfaction. "Bingo! I'm happy to see you happy, Young Master He. Have fun tonight! I'll wish you a happy New Year tomorrow! "
"Happy New Year." He Zhichu waved at her and watched her drive away.
After Gu Nianzhi's car drove away, the smile on He Zhichu's face faded.
He touched his face and felt that his cheeks were sore.
It wasn't easy to maintain a smile all the time.
He got into his car and received a call from a few friends. He confirmed his itinerary for the night with a half-smile.
"Yes, no problem. We will definitely be there. Prepare some red wine. Let's have a good time today."
…
Gu Nianzhi pushed open her door. As expected, Lu Jin and Lu Yuan looked up from the sofa and looked at her with concern.
Gu Nianzhi felt her exhaustion disappear. She threw her laptop and briefcase onto the sofa and rushed to the fridge in the kitchen to grab a can of iced milk. She drank half the bottle in one gulp.
"Nianzhi, how can you drink iced milk on such a cold day?" Lu Jin quickly followed her in. "I'll heat up a bottle of milk for you."
Gu Nianzhi made a face. "Dad, my heart is burning. You didn't see how I fought against Qin Yaoguang in court! "
"I'm all ears," Lu Jin said with a smile. His expression was calm, but in fact, he was very worried.
Gu Nianzhi returned to the living room with a smile and vividly recounted everything that had happened in court that day.
She became a drama queen and played many roles, vividly "acting" out the entire trial situation today.
Lu Jin was intoxicated and very engrossed in the proceedings. He was a very qualified spectator as he watched the proceedings unfold in court.
Lu Yuan was a little better than Lu Jin, but he was also attracted.
When he knew that the case had not been completely closed and that they still had to wait for new evidence to be retried, he quickly nodded and said in agreement, "There are still many doubtful points. We should indeed continue the trial."
Lu Jin's face turned red with anger at Qin Yaoguang's words in court. He slammed the table angrily and said, "Is this woman stupid with a chip in her brain? Who has a crush on her?! If I had known she would say such nonsense, I would have confronted her in court even if He Chengjian found out! "
Gu Nianzhi smiled and pushed his arm. "Dad, didn't I help you fight back? Don't worry, with me here, I won't let you suffer any more losses! "
"Daughter!" Lu Jin was so excited that he didn't know how to dote on her. His eyes sparkled as he looked at Gu Nianzhi. He wished he could give her everything.
Lu Yuan couldn't bear to look at him anymore. He made a disdainful expression and said, "Lu Jin, speak properly. Otherwise, don't talk about the case. Your rational mind has left home."
Lu Jin waved his hand. "Don't interrupt. Hurry up and cook. It's New Year's Eve today. You have to cook something delicious for us!"
Seeing that Lu Yuan's expression had darkened, Gu Nianzhi quickly tried to smooth things over. "Uncle Lu, no matter what you cook, it's delicious! Dad, right? "
She warned Lu Jin with her eyes not to talk nonsense again.
Lu Jin was fearless, but he was afraid that his daughter would be unhappy. He quickly changed the topic and nodded. "Not bad, not bad. Boss Lu's cooking skills are really impeccable!"
"At least you know what's good for you." Lu Yuan snorted and stood up to go to the kitchen to prepare the New Year's Eve feast.
Gu Nianzhi rubbed the back of her neck and said to Lu Jin, "Dad, I'm going to take a bath. I'm too tired today."
"Go ahead. I made another bottle of lavender essential oil for you. I added a special ingredient that I've researched. Not only can it help you sleep, but it can also relieve muscle soreness." Lu Jin smiled and pointed in the direction of the bathroom.
Gu Nianzhi hugged him happily. "Thank you, Dad!"
Then she happily ran to the bathroom to take a bath with the lavender essential oil that Lu Jin had personally developed for her.
She soaked for a full half an hour before getting up. Then she began her maintenance routine. When she was finally done, she changed into loose home clothes and went to the living room, more than an hour had passed.
When Lu Jin saw her come out, he quickly raised his voice and said, "Nianzhi, the food is ready. Come over for dinner."
Gu Nianzhi happened to be hungry. The bottle of milk she had just drunk had been completely digested by the time she took a bath.
She walked to the dining room and saw that Lu Yuan had indeed made a feast.
The table was filled with exquisite white orchid porcelain utensils. In the middle was a purple clay stew pot. When the lid was lifted, the delicious smell wafted out.
Lu Jin pointed happily at the stew pot and said, "This is Buddha jumps over the wall! It's Boss Lu's specialty! But in all these years, he's only made it once. Today is the second time. Thanks to my daughter, I can eat it again! "
"This is Buddha jumps over the wall?!" Gu Nianzhi leaned over in surprise to take a closer look.
In the round and fat purple clay stew pot that looked like a small wine jar, there was a purple sea cucumber on the top, two round abalones next to it, jade-colored flower glue, fins that looked like fine white vermicelli, soft scallops, and red prawns.
She used a spoon to peel away the top layer, revealing the deer tendons, duck gizzards, pigeon eggs, turtle skirts, and razor clams. It was obvious that the stew was ready.
Moving further down, one could see the base of ham, pork ribs, pork tripe, tendons, ground chicken, ground duck, as well as mushrooms, winter bamboo shoots, and Abalone mushrooms as a soup base.
The fragrance was just right to arouse one's appetite, and Gu Nianzhi couldn't help but feel hungry.
From the Buddha jumps over the wall pot, it could be seen that Lu Jin and Lu Yuan had been preparing for this New Year's Eve feast for a long time, because this thing couldn't be made in an hour.
Gu Nianzhi was very touched and sat down. She called out to Lu Yuan and Lu Jin, "Uncle Lu, Dad, sit down quickly. Let's have a New Year's Eve feast together!"
On the dining table, the Buddha jumps over the wall pot was surrounded by all kinds of dishes made by Lu Yuan.
A plate of fried golden and juicy beef meatballs was placed on Gu Nianzhi's left hand. On her right hand was a plate of steamed bass with finely sliced green onions on it.
After the beef meatballs was a plate of braised chicken drizzled with lemon juice. It was fragrant but not greasy, crispy but not dry.
Next to the braised chicken was a plate of steaming lychee meat. It was even more delicious against the snow-white porcelain.
Next to the steamed bass was a bowl of shark sauce. Although the shape didn't look very good, Gu Nianzhi finished the small bowl of shark sauce that Lu Jin had served her in one go after tasting it.
Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Eat slowly. There's also peanuts and mashed taro for dessert."
Gu Nianzhi could only give him a thumbs up to express her appreciation because her hands were busy eating.
Gu Nianzhi felt like she was about to explode from eating this feast, but she still couldn't stop eating.
The atmosphere in the restaurant was joyous and harmonious. Lu Yuan was a little dazed, as if this was the first time he had experienced the "joy of family" after so many years.
Lu Jin turned on the TV and saw that the TV was showing the preview of the New Year's party. He said with interest, "Nianzhi, today is your first New Year's Eve here. How do you want to spend it?"
"How?" Gu Nianzhi shrugged and continued to eat. "I've never thought about it. Actually, I just want to eat my fill and sleep at home."
Gu Nianzhi had just fought a tough battle with Qin Yaoguang and Wen Shouyi in court today. Gu Nianzhi was tired to the bones.
"The only way to solve my worries is to eat and sleep." Gu Nianzhi smiled as she scooped a bowl of mashed peanut taro with a spoon and began to eat dessert.
As for New Year's Eve, without Major General Huo, could it still be called New Year's Eve? It didn't exist.
As they spoke, the TV was broadcasting the customs of New Year's Eve in various countries. The countdown to New Year's Eve in New York Times Square was highlighted.
"… The number of people attending New Year's Eve in New York Times Square is expected to exceed two million, double that of previous years."
"Because the President of the United States will also attend the countdown to New Year's Eve in New York Times Square, and friends from all over the world will be invited to watch."
Lu Jin saw that her mood had suddenly dropped and didn't know what he had said wrong. He quickly had an idea to remedy the situation. He pointed at the TV and said, "Why don't we go to New York to see the Big Apple? Every year in New York Times Square, everyone counts down to see the Big Apple fall in the last ten seconds of New Year's Eve. How interesting! "
The time difference between China and the United States was exactly 12 hours. If they walked quickly, they would still be in time to see the countdown to New Year's Eve in New York.
Gu Nianzhi tried her best to smile and shook her head. "No need. I don't want to go anywhere. I just want to spend New Year's Eve at home with dad and CEO Lu. Is that okay?"
"Yes! Yes! Of course! " Lu Jin didn't expect Gu Nianzhi to say that. His heart warmed and he rubbed his hands together happily. He quickly said, "You look tired. Have a good sleep after dinner. I'll call you over to snatch the red packet when the countdown starts!"
Gu Nianzhi nodded, but when she saw the food on the table, she rolled her eyes and said, "CEO Lu, you're so good at cooking. Did you learn from your family, or did you learn from a famous teacher?"
Who was Lu Yuan? Not to mention a young girl like Gu Nianzhi, even a cunning old man wouldn't be able to get information out of him.
Therefore, when Gu Nianzhi said it, Lu Yuan said calmly, "I'm self-taught."
The smile on Gu Nianzhi's face involuntarily widened. "Really? Did you come up with the San Xian fried rice yourself? "
"Of course. It's such a simple fried rice. I just needed to scratch it a few times." Lu Yuan smiled calmly and said, "Alright, go and rest for a while. Your eyelids are drooping."
Gu Nianzhi rubbed her eyes. She felt sleepy after eating and drinking.
She yawned and dragged her tired body back to her room to sleep.
Perhaps it was because she had been too nervous and tired recently.
Once she went back to her room and lay down, she couldn't be woken up no matter what.
When the countdown to midnight came, Lu Jin went to her bedroom and called her for a long time, but she was still in a deep sleep.
Lu Jin couldn't bear to wake her up with too much force, so he just let it go.
He considerately turned off the lights and gently closed the door, letting Gu Nianzhi sleep.
In the end, Gu Nianzhi didn't wake up until almost one in the afternoon the next day.
She rushed out of the bedroom and said tearlessly, "Dad! You told me to count down to snatch the red packet with you! "
It had been half a day since the New Year, and she had missed out on 100 million yuan!
Lu Jin quickly coaxed her. "Nianzhi, you were too sleepy yesterday. I wanted to wake you up, but then I thought it was more important to sleep. Look at you, you look much better!"
"Hmph! I don't accept explanations! " Gu Nianzhi hugged her panda pillow and sat down cross-legged on the sofa. She huffed and puffed. "I don't care! I don't care! I want to count down! I want to snatch the red packet! Give me back my New Year's countdown red packet! "
"Huh? Do I really have to count down? "Lu Jin scratched his head." I didn't invent a time machine … "
How could he count down for her again? Did he have to wait until next year?
Suddenly, Lu Jin had an idea. He turned on the curved wall-mounted TV in the living room and said with a smile, "Okay! I'll give you back your New Year's countdown! "
It was almost one in the afternoon.
The New Year's Eve party in New York's Times Square was being broadcasted live on the TV.
Because of the time difference, it was just over ten minutes to midnight in the United States, which was the countdown to the New Year.
Lu Jin beamed and pointed at the TV. "Look! I'll give you back your countdown! As for the red packet, come on, my own big red packet! "
Gu Nianzhi: "…"
She was actually speechless.
With one hand supporting her head and the other hugging the panda pillow, Gu Nianzhi could only watch the grand New Year's Eve party in New York on the TV to relieve her boredom.
The temperature in New York's Times Square on New Year's Eve could be as low as -20 degrees Celsius. However, such a low temperature could not extinguish everyone's enthusiasm for the New Year's Eve countdown to see the Big Apple fall.
On the TV, the host, who was wearing a fashionable down jacket, said excitedly, "Mr. President is out! Mr. President will be counting down with everyone today! Share the joy with the people! "
He then introduced, "Today, the international friends who are attending the New Year's countdown with the president include Yeltsin, the head of the Moscow Municipal Committee of the Soviet Union, and Gorbachev, the chairman of the Standing Committee of Soviet Youth Affairs. There are also diplomats from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. "
The camera on the TV turned and focused on these "diplomats".
These people were all tightly dressed, wrapped in all kinds of fur coats, down jackets, scarves, and hats. Only their protruding bellies and thick waists could be seen.
Among this group of ugly people, Gu Nianzhi immediately saw the Ace of the Far East, Peter, who was also the Deputy Chief Counsel, Huo Shaoheng. He was standing in the shadows next to Yeltsin and Gorbachev.
Even if he wasn't standing in front of the camera, no one could ignore him.
He was wearing a well-fitting Soviet military coat and boots. He was 1.9 meters tall and very tall and eye-catching. He wore a flipped leather military cap that was pressed low to his eyebrows.
Just by standing there, he was a peerless painting.
The bright lights in Times Square seemed to be a halo for his appearance. Gu Nianzhi enjoyed the beautiful scenery, but she was thinking about Major General Huo over there. She didn't know who he was spending New Year's Eve with.
As she thought about it, she became depressed and didn't want to watch the countdown anymore.
She picked up the remote control and was about to change the channel when she suddenly saw that there was another person next to the Ace of the Far East.
This person was in the darker shadows, but when he was talking to the Ace of the Far East, he happened to look up at the camera.
It was almost 0.1 seconds, but Gu Nianzhi was struck by lightning. She didn't feel good.
Before her brain could react, her fingers had already subconsciously pressed the pause button.
The person's appearance was frozen on the big TV screen.
It was a man in his thirties. He wasn't tall, nor was he very muscular. His eyes were always narrowed, as if he hadn't woken up yet …
Gu Nianzhi stared at the person's extremely familiar features. In her chaotic mind, it was as if a beam of light had suddenly pierced through the fog and darkness, pointing her in the right direction.
The person with drooping eyebrows and always looking like he hadn't woken up yet looked exactly the same as Peter, the leader of the KGB's operations team in the other world!
This Peter should be the counterpart of the Peter in the other world, right?
But if this person with drooping eyebrows was the real Peter, then who was the Ace of the Far East "Peter" standing next to him?!
In an instant, everything that had happened since she had met the Ace of the Far East "Peter" replayed in front of her eyes. Suddenly, his every word and action had been given a new meaning.
Gu Nianzhi's heart pounded wildly. Could it be what she thought?
Her body was cold and hot. It was as if she had done a 10-kilometer cross-country training under the hot sun in the dog days, or as if she had fallen into an ice cave in the extreme north in the dead of winter.
She covered her mouth with her hand. She wanted to cry, but she also wanted to laugh. Tears streamed down her face, but the smile on her lips was as beautiful as a peony.
She vaguely wondered if the real answer was already on the verge of being revealed?
Had he come to her side without her knowing and used his own way to silently accompany her?
Lu Jin turned his head and saw Gu Nianzhi like this. He couldn't help being frightened and quickly said, "Nianzhi, what's wrong with you? Don't scare Dad … Dad didn't wake you up last night. It was Dad's fault. Dad knows he was wrong. You … "
"No! No! I'm not unhappy! " Gu Nianzhi threw away the little panda pillow in her arms and got up from the sofa. She threw herself into Lu Jin's arms and hugged him while crying and laughing. "Dad! I'm so happy! This is the best New Year's gift! Thank you! Thank you! "
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This was today's second and third chapter: Chapter 1618, "The Best New Year's Gift".
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