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Madam Gu took a few steps back, incredulously gazing at the woman sitting there.
Nearly two decades had passed, yet her appearance had only change a little. Clearly approaching forty, she looked as if she were still in her mid-twenties, as if time had left no trace on her face.
Just a moment ago, the Gu family head, who had initially thought he was scaring himself, looked at Gu Jiuning in astonishment, “You… how come you’re here?”
It was indeed Gu Jiuning, someone they hadn’t seen for such a long time, suddenly appearing before them.
Back when the Yu Qingfeng family encountered trouble, he had just become the head of the Gu family. When someone in the family asked him for help, mentioning these matters, he fiercely punished all those who spoke such words. Not only did he not inquire about the Yu family’s affairs afterward, but he also added insult to injury when Gu Jiuning needed help the most.
Originally, they had thought they would never meet again in this lifetime. Who could have imagined that she was still alive?
Now, the Gu family head was only worried that Gu Jiuning would discover the events from the past. If she returned to the capital and revealed these matters to the family, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Gu Jiuning looked at the couple with a half-smile and said, “Long time no see.”
The Gu family head had no intention of exchanging pleasantries with Gu Jiuning. He just wanted to turn around and leave.
Wang Jinhe sat on the side, leisurely enjoying the show. It seemed that her mothers intervention had a much better effect than they had imagined.
Seeing the sparkle in Wang Jinhe’s eyes, Su Yu silently brought her some food, letting her eat while watching.
Wang Jinhe glanced at Su Yu. This person was really something, even preparing food for her.
“It seems like you’re not very happy to see me,” Gu Jiuning said to the Gu family head, chuckling softly.
The Gu family head stammered, “You… you’ve misunderstood, it’s not… not like that.”
Even if he didn’t want to see Gu Jiuning, he couldn’t say it directly.
“No issue? Since there’s no issue, straighten out your tongue before speaking. After all, you’re the head of the Gu family. Why stutter like this?”
The Gu family head’s gaze turned slightly cold as he looked at Gu Jiuning with a peculiar expression. “If everything’s fine, why not go home?”
Go home?
Gu Jiuning chuckled softly, looking at the Gu family head as if he were a strange creature. “You’re telling me to go home? Will you all welcome me if I go back?”
The Gu family head fell silent. Besides those individuals, who in the Gu family would be willing to let her return?
For Gu Jiuning’s return meant oppression for them. Why would he do something so foolish?
Moreover, many in the family knew about the events from back then. What the family members would say to her upon her return was unknown.
He wouldn’t engage in such self-destructive behavior of lifting a stone to smash his own foot.
“If it’s not sincere, then don’t bother saying such things. There’s no point in uttering them.” Gu Jiuning could easily discern what the Gu family head was thinking.
Suddenly, a question crossed the Gu family head’s mind—what was the relationship between Gu Jiuning and Wang Jinhe?
“You and her…” The Gu family head hesitated for a moment before asking.
Gu Jiuning smiled ambiguously. “This is my daughter. What do you think? Isn’t she pretty?”
“Daughter?” The Gu family head and his wife exclaimed simultaneously, their voices filled with disbelief.
How could she be Gu Jiuning’s daughter?
“What? Surprised that I have a daughter?” Gu Jiuning looked at the two of them strangely.
The Gu family head forced a couple of dry laughs. “Why would we be surprised? It’s natural for you to have a daughter.”
Unexpectedly, Gu Jiuning’s daughter was born in the same month and year as their own daughter. Moreover, she was the only person who could save their daughter. What should they do now? Things had become complicated.
“Why are you coming to my house?” Gu Jiuning raised an eyebrow, looking at the items the two were carrying.
The Gu family head and his wife remained silent. What could they say now? Gu Jiuning was undoubtedly a genuine madwoman. They wouldn’t dare to touch her daughter unless they were seeking death, especially with Yu Qingfeng and Yu Bailin by her side.
“I heard from Xiao He that you said you wanted to use money to buy her and save your daughter’s life. Is that true?” Just because the two of them were silent didn’t mean Gu Jiuning would refrain from speaking or asking.
How could the Gu family head dare to insist it was true? He chuckled nervously and said, “This… this isn’t true. It’s just a misunderstanding.”
A misunderstanding?
Gu Jiuning sneered, her eyes filled with sarcasm. “You two seem to have quite a few misunderstandings.”
“We…”
“Speak up. What is your purpose in coming here? You should know that if I want to investigate, I can find out,” Gu Jiuning warned lazily, leaning back in her chair.
In fact, Gu Jiuning had enough authority to investigate many things.
At that time, they had caused a great commotion in the capital by seeking doctors for their daughter. With just a little investigation, it would be easy to find out what had happened. They couldn’t possibly hide it from Gu Jiuning.
“It’s true that your niece is sick, and we need her to cure it,” it was better to be clear about it now rather than letting Gu Jiuning personally investigate.
“Hmph.” Gu Jiuning sneered disdainfully and turned to look at Su Yu. “Xiao Yu, I remember you have a disciple of a divine doctor under your command, right?”
“Wan Gu is the youngest disciple of the divine doctor.” Although Su Yu didn’t know what Gu Jiuning was up to, when her mother-in-law spoke, he naturally obediently answered.
“What about Yuan Ji?” Wan Gu wasn’t here; there was only a child named Yuan Ji from their side.
“Yuan Ji is a disciple of the senior disciple of the divine doctor and is also skilled in medicine.” Su Yu answered very obediently.
Gu Jiuning nodded in satisfaction and instructed Qiu Yi beside her, “Qiuyi, go and call Yuan Ji.”
“Yes.” Qiu Yi left and returned shortly, bringing Yuan Ji along.
The Gu family head had a bad feeling. The fact that Su Yu had a disciple of a divine doctor made the situation even more complicated.
After Yuan Ji arrived, Gu Jiuning turned to the Gu family head with a smile. “All right, now you can tell us what illness your daughter has and why you need a stranger to save her life.”
“Especially when that stranger knows nothing about medicine,” Gu Jiuning added, looking at the Su family head coldly.
The Gu family head felt his scalp tingling. What kind of situation was this?
The Gu family head and his wife dared not reveal the true reason, so they remained silent.
Their silence prompted Gu Jiuning to chuckle softly. “Weren’t you looking for Xiao He to cure the illness and save a life? How can we help you if you don’t say anything? But don’t think you can deceive me. The consequences of deceiving me and Qingfeng are surely something you can’t bear.”
The expression on the Gu family head’s face twisted. Initially, he hadn’t helped because of Gu Jiuning’s lofty demeanor.