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"It was just a joke, no need to take it so seriously," said Lan Song, his expression changed, "I heard from the villagers that you are planning to plant flowers and greenery. The seeds are even imported from abroad."

"And then?" He Zhilan knocked on the table, revealing her burgeoning impatience.

"I heard that you took a substantial loan from the bank.

It seems like you are planning to plant more than just flowers and greenery, huh?

And with Xing Ye supporting you, there must be some big plans behind.

Why not let me invest in your venture and share some profits?

If you agree, I will reveal everything you wanted to know back in the capital," suggested Lan Song, "I won’t take advantage of you.

I will contribute the necessary funds for my share. "

Seeing Xing Ye’s support for He Zhilan and her bank loan, Lan Song thought of investing.

After the incident with Shang Cunshu, Lan Song lost almost all his fortune, which he only regained after venturing into other businesses with Ding Long.

So now, Lan Song was keen on any opportunity that promised profits.

Lan Song had some knowledge of Xing Ye’s cautious nature – if Xing Ye supported a project, it was sure to be profitable, and that was why he approached He Zhilan today.

"Moreover, I promise to keep my shareholding a secret. You can openly claim to be the sole owner and shareholder," said Lan Song, showing his incredible magnanimity. Noticing He Zhilan’s silence and increasingly disgruntled expression, he continued, "Don’t you want to know who from the Gu family lost a daughter? He Zhilan, are you curious about Gu Zhilan? I’m intrigued; what’s the relationship between He Zhilan and Gu Zhilan?

Could it be that you, He Zhilan, are really Gu Zhilan?

If this is the case, it’s really interesting!

So, do you want to know about these things? "

"What? Did Gu En send you to probe me? Is Gu En in the distant capital curious about what I am doing?" He Zhilan sneered disdainfully, "But somehow it doesn’t seem right. Did Gu En send you to inquire about my relationship with Gu Zhilan?"

"You’re really funny. You also know that Miss Gu is high and mighty in the distance capital, how could she have anything to do with me?

I came here out of kindness knowing you were so interested in Gu Zhilan when you were in the capital.

The decision to tell you or not depends on what you’re willing to give.

I told you, I’m not greedy; I just want a small share," justified Lan Song.

"I won’t give," responded He Zhilan, with a light smirk, "I won’t give even a tiny bit."

This unexpected assertiveness from He Zhilan took Lan Song aback. He was surprised because back in the capital, she used to be submissive and timid. How could She have changed so much in such a short time?

"He Zhilan – no, Gu Zhilan – don’t you want to know where your relatives are?" Lan Song asked, studying He Zhilan’s face closely, trying to decipher her expressions.

"Are you so sure that I am Gu Zhilan? Lan Song, you really are amusing, you know that?" responded He Zhilan, asking instead of answering. She knew what Lan Song was trying to ascertain from her facial expression and was sure apart from disdain, he wouldn’t find anything else on her face.