Villain Is Bodyguard of Heroine’s Poisonous Stepmother

Chapter 149: Gu Wanyu successfully controls the Li family

“Let’s wait for the good news from Gu Wanyu.”

Regarding the affairs of the Li family, Chen Luo could only offer strategies and let Gu Wanyu handle them, as he couldn’t get directly involved. After all, to the Li family, Chen Luo was a complete outsider without any direct connections.

“Isn’t Gu Wanyu taking over the Li family a sure thing unless she’s too foolish?” Zhao Yingxuan, despite her dissatisfaction with Gu Wanyu, was confident that Gu Wanyu could successfully take control of the Li family.

At this moment, Gu Wanyu had already gathered all the members of the Li family for a major family meeting. This was the final step for Gu Wanyu to take control of the Li family, and also the moment for those in the Li family who still harbored ambitions to challenge her.

“Ladies and gentlemen, from now on, the Li family corporation will be managed by Li Qiwen.”

“Older sister-in-law, Qiwen is still young. I think it would be better if we manage the Li family corporation together for now, and let him take over when he grows up.”

“I agree with Li Hai. Qiwen is too young, and it’s not reassuring to hand over the Li family to him.”

As soon as Gu Wanyu began to speak, she faced opposition, and some remained silently neutral, neither supporting nor opposing.

Watching the opposition, Gu Wanyu slightly narrowed her eyes. As she did, a sense of threat arose in the others’ hearts. The aura of a ruler, just like the former Li Zhong, commanding and intimidating. Merely a shift in her expression could suppress them, making them unable to lift their heads.

Some members of the Li family pondered to themselves. They were all taken aback by Gu Wanyu’s imposing presence, feeling that she might even be more formidable than Li Zhong.

“You think that Li Qiwen is young? I can help him manage. That way, you should have no objections, right? Or do you think I am not capable enough?” Gu Wanyu said after scanning the room.

“Older sister-in-law, we need to clarify some things. The deaths of Li Qi and the others, are they related to you?”

At this moment, someone stood up, looking at Gu Wanyu with sharp, suspicious eyes. The others also looked at her dubiously. Those from the Li family who died were all individuals who had shown ambition, and then they were killed, making Gu Wanyu the prime suspect.

“Li Hai, do you think I would harm my own family?” Gu Wanyu coldly regarded the person who questioned her. “Regarding their deaths, I’ve already investigated some results. It was done by people from the Luo family, including the death of Li Zhong, which is also related to the Luo family.”

Gu Wanyu promptly shifted the blame to the Luo family. Given the enmity between the Luo and Li families, akin to life-and-death foes, it was natural to cast the blame on them. Whether they believed her or not wasn’t important. She believed it herself.

Many in the Li family did not believe Gu Wanyu’s words, finding it hard to trust her given her large share of suspicion. However, they had no concrete evidence to prove that Gu Wanyu had ordered the killings.

“You may suspect me, but you’d better bring evidence, or else don’t blame me for being unkind. Don’t think that just because Li Zhong is dead, I can be easily bullied,” Gu Wanyu said coldly. “Now it’s time for you to make a choice. Do you agree to let Li Qiwen manage the Li family’s corporation? Before you object, you’d better think it through. Agreeing could still secure you some benefits within the Li family. If you oppose, don’t blame me for throwing you out.”

Gu Wanyu’s statement was blunt. She already controlled over fifty percent of the entire Li family corporation, giving her the right to be assertive.

Gu Wanyu’s gaze was intimidating. Although there was no evidence proving that she was behind those attacks, they couldn’t help but suspect her. If it really was Gu Wanyu, and they opposed her now, would she turn against them?

Thinking of the dreadful deaths of those people, some were already frightened and quickly sided with Gu Wanyu.

“I agree, Li Zhong’s contribution was crucial for the Li family to reach its current state, and his son Li Qiwen is rightfully the successor.”

“Right, I agree as well.”

Those who had already been bought over were speaking up for Gu Wanyu, influencing many fence-sitters.

For many in the Li family, it didn’t matter who controlled the family as long as it didn’t affect their interests, so supporting Gu Wanyu was no loss to them. Now that Gu Wanyu clearly held the upper hand, it was crucial for them to make the right choice.

Some members of the Li family looked very displeased, especially Li Hai, whose face was the most unsightly.

“Since everyone agrees, I won’t object either, but I still suspect you, and I hope you don’t let me find any evidence,” Li Hai said with an icy expression.

Gu Wanyu snorted coldly, thinking to herself that he’d need to stay alive to find any evidence. Now, Li Hai had become a target for Gu Wanyu to eliminate.

With things set, Li Qiwen became the nominal head of the Li family, but the real control lay with Gu Wanyu. She had successfully taken control of the Li family. However, there would inevitably be those in the Li family who would resist her in secret, and Gu Wanyu was determined to root them out eventually, but not just yet.

“Let’s conclude this family meeting here,” declared Gu Wanyu.

Li Qiwen, now the head of the Li family, hadn’t spoken a word throughout.

Some family members frowned as they observed. It was clear to them that although Li Qiwen was nominally in charge, Gu Wanyu would be the real decision-maker going forward. The idea of an outsider controlling the Li family was somewhat bitter to them.

Even though Gu Wanyu was Li Zhong’s wife and had married into the Li family, many still regarded her as an outsider.

As they left the Li family villa, those close to Li Hai gathered around him.

“You’ve really offended Gu Wanyu this time, be careful.”

“Hmph, I did it on purpose. I suspect she’s behind the killings of Li Qi and the others, we just don’t have any evidence yet. I wanted to draw the snake out of its hole,” Li Hai said with a cold laugh.

Someone frowned and cautioned, “You should really think this through before taking such a risk.”

“Don’t worry, if I dare to do this, I’m confident in my actions. I hope that once it’s proven that Gu Wanyu murdered our Li family members, you all will support me.”

Li Hai was ambitious and aspired to become the head of the Li family.

“Alright, we agree. We hope Brother Hai remains safe,” the people gathered around Li Hai exchanged glances. They were already close to Li Hai, and if he became the head of the Li family, it would certainly benefit them.

Agreeing was advantageous for them, so there was no reason not to. It would be better than the current situation where their power was curtailed and their potential profits were diminished.

Some were dissatisfied with Gu Wanyu and naturally supported Li Hai. Given that Li Hai dared to challenge Gu Wanyu openly, as long as he could safely find evidence that Gu Wanyu indeed acted against their family members, supporting him was justifiable.

“You all must remember what you’ve promised today,” Li Hai said, his eyes brimming with confidence, clearly indicating he had an ace up his sleeve. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be so assured.

They didn’t probe into Li Hai’s trump card. Even if they did, Li Hai certainly wouldn’t reveal it. They would just have to wait and see.

The people of the Li family also didn’t want the family to fall into Gu Wanyu’s hands. If Gu Wanyu really did commit the murders, they would certainly not let her get away with it.