Chapter 021 The Twenty-first Melon

Wang Mingqiang was so well-informed that Gu Xicao was surprised.

The next morning, she had just arrived at Temple Street to set up a stall to tell fortunes when Wang Mingqiang came to her door with a package of rice rolls. "Master, have you had breakfast? I went to Lin's Rice Rolls and bought a portion of lean meat and double egg rice rolls as a gift to you."

Gu Xicao looked at the rice noodle rolls, then at Wang Mingqiang, "Reporter Wang, you don't come here for no reason. Do you want to interview the toy king about finding his son?"

"Yes, Master is worthy of being a Master. He can even calculate this."

Wang Mingqiang diligently helped open the lunch box and wiped the chopsticks before handing it to Gu Xicao.

Gu Xicao shook her head. "I don't even need to calculate. The newspapers were all talking about this this morning. You will definitely come to me."

"Then..." Wang Mingqiang put on a smile.

Gu Xicao said: "I can't tell you, this is someone else's secret."

The previous case was one thing, and this time it was the Cai family’s private matter. No matter how Wang Mingqiang tried to find out, Gu Xicao would not care, but she would not tell anyone else casually.

This can also be considered as one of Gu Xicao's professional ethics.

"Uh, you're right, I was presumptuous." Wang Mingqiang touched his nose, feeling a little embarrassed and ashamed.

Gu Xicao took a look at the rice noodle rolls. They were crystal clear and filled with lean meat and eggs. They looked delicious. "Can I still eat this rice noodle roll?"

Wang Mingqiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Eat it, eat it. What's the matter? I'm such a stingy person in your heart. I won't give you rice noodle rolls if I can't get the news."

Gu Xicao smiled and said, "That's not the case, I'm just embarrassed."

She picked up the chopsticks. The rice roll was not big in portion, but it was really authentic. The old-style Cantonese rice roll was dense with lean meat, and it was delicious with the soy sauce poured on it.

The only advantage of Hong Kong these days is probably the abundance of delicious food. Unlike later times, the food is limited and not only are they not authentic, but they are also expensive.

"Ms. Gu."

Just when Gu Xicao had eaten and drunk her fill and was about to chat with Wang Mingqiang before sending him away, a Mercedes-Benz stopped on the side of the road, and Secretary Lin and her boyfriend Chen Xiaowen got out of the car and walked over here.

When Wang Mingqiang saw the license plate number, his eyes lit up. This license plate number clearly belonged to the Cai family!

He quickly stood up and stepped aside.

"Secretary Lin, Mr. Chen," Gu Xicao stood up and greeted him, "How is Mr. Cai today?"

"Mr. Cai slept well last night and is in good spirits today." Secretary Lin had a smile on his face. Yesterday, Sun Fanghong and her son were arrested together. At night, the police dug up the female corpse in the garbage dump and found the witness provided by Gu Xicao. Even if Sun Fanghong and her son wanted to argue, they had no chance of winning. Secretary Lin was naturally happy, "This is all thanks to your help."

"You're welcome. I can only help you because you trust me."

Gu Xicao said modestly.

Secretary Lin smiled. "If it wasn't for you yesterday, I would have been hurt. You have to give me a chance to repay this favor. And it's thanks to you that Xiaowen was able to find his family. Here's an invitation. Mr. Cai plans to hold a party at home the day after tomorrow. First, to announce to relatives and friends that Xiaowen has returned to his ancestral home, and the father and son are reunited. Second, to announce Xiaowen and I's happy event, to get rid of the bad luck."

"You are getting married?!" Wang Mingqiang was surprised.

Gu Xicao glanced at him, and Wang Mingqiang quickly covered his mouth, "Just pretend I didn't say anything."

"It's not a marriage, it's an engagement." Chen Xiaowen held Secretary Lin's hand, "Dad said it's better to settle this matter first, but we can't be too hasty, otherwise it will be unfair to A-Lian. We plan to get engaged first and then have a big wedding."

Gu Xicao looked at their sweet appearance, thoughtful.

Cai Yongcheng's health is not very good. It is certainly a happy thing to find his son now, but it is not easy to let his son take over the company so quickly.

The other veterans in the company might not have been followers of Sun Fanghong and her son, but they were definitely not good people.

Secretary Lin and Chen Xiaowen are a match made in heaven.

Secretary Lin had already joined the company and was very capable. With her help, Chen Xiaowen could get twice the result with half the effort.

"Then I have to congratulate you." Gu Xicao took the invitation and saw that it said it was a Western-style party. She looked puzzled and asked, "What kind of clothes should I wear to this party?"

"Miss Gu, don't worry," Secretary Lin said with a smile, "I have prepared a set of clothes for you, which will be delivered to your home this afternoon. We will send a car to pick you up the day after tomorrow. We will prepare everything here, so just come if you are willing."

"Then I'll trouble you."

Gu Xicao breathed a sigh of relief.

Dresses are not cheap, costing thousands or even tens of thousands. With this money, Gu Xicao would rather donate it to an orphanage.

Wang Mingqiang couldn't help but say, "Miss, sir, I'm a reporter from Today's Times. I'd like to ask if we can report on the Cai family's party in the newspaper, so as to help Mr. Cai promote you guys?"

Secretary Lin wanted to refuse, but seeing that Wang Mingqiang and Gu Xicao seemed to have a good relationship, she changed her tone and said, "Okay, Mr. Cai also wants to invite someone to report on the wedding the day after tomorrow, so why don't you come over and take some photos."

Wang Mingqiang was overjoyed and quickly agreed, taking out his business card and handing it to Secretary Lin.

Secretary Lin and Chen Xiaowen came here specifically to deliver an invitation to Gu Xicao, and when they saw that their purpose had been achieved, they said goodbye.

Wang Mingqiang was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He said to Gu Xicao: "Master Gu, thank you so much. It's all because of you that I can have such a good thing today."

Mr. Cai's party is sure to be attended by many celebrities, and since it coincides with the two events of Mr. Cai's son returning to his ancestral home and getting engaged to his girlfriend, this piece of news will undoubtedly be a big hit.

When he reported that Gu Xicao's fortune-telling had predicted a murder, the newspaper sold more than 10,000 copies. This time, it might be able to sell 20,000 copies!

"You're welcome, Reporter Wang. Later, just say a few good words for the Cai family. You don't have to thank me." Gu Xicao reminded with a smile.

Secretary Lin is a good person, and Gu Xicao is willing to return the favor.

Although reporters are annoying sometimes, they can also do good things sometimes, such as speaking well of Chen Xiaowen and Secretary Lin, and helping them gain a foothold in the Cai family's toy company.

"That's for sure. I, Wang Mingqiang, am not the kind of person who eats the best and then turns the other way."

Wang Mingqiang patted his chest and made the promise.

Mr. Cai's party is at noon.

Gu Xicao changed into a dress early. She had been eating well these days, so her complexion had become much rosier and she had some baby fat. After the stylist sent by Secretary Lin helped her style her hair, her slightly curled hair fell down as softly as seaweed, making her little face look even more delicate.

Lin Yuan didn't dare to recognize her, and said with his mouth slightly opened, "Sister, you are so beautiful!"

The stylist couldn't help but laugh, and said with a bit of pride: "You have good taste. Your sister is really pretty. Have you ever considered running for Miss Hong Kong?"

Mrs. Liang and others were watching the fun nearby. When they heard this, they laughed and said, "Why would Xiao Gu choose Miss Hong Kong? She is a master and is much more impressive than Miss Hong Kong."

The stylist then remembered that the girl she was helping with styling was actually the recently famous Master Gu. She slapped her head and said, "Oh, right, I was wrong. Master Gu is already so great, let someone else be Miss Hong Kong. By the way, there will be many celebrities coming to Mr. Cai's party today. Master Gu is no worse than those female celebrities."

Gu Xicao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she was also somewhat interested.

Nowadays, many celebrities have become very famous in later generations. You are lucky to be able to feast your eyes on them today.

“Susan.”

Secretary Lin was about to greet a few people from the board of directors when he was stopped by a rich girl as he passed by the sofa.

She stopped and looked at the rich girl with a smile on her face: "Ms. Su, it's you. You look so beautiful today. Is this dress the latest model from Chanel?"

Miss Su was pleased and smiled, "Susan, you have good eyesight and recognized it. These people are like blind people and didn't notice it."

There was a mixture of disdain and intimacy in her words as she pointed at the men and women sitting around her.

Secretary Lin recognized that those people were the descendants of Mr. Cai’s friends. They were either second-generation or third-generation rich. No wonder the arrogant Miss Su was willing to sit with them.

"We are men, why would we pay attention to what you women are wearing? If we pay too much attention, you women will call us perverts."

A man wearing sunglasses and a white suit stretched lazily. He had a fair face and red lips, and looked like a playboy. This sentence made Miss Su blush and she slapped the man on the shoulder: "Li Lixin, you are so mean, is this what I meant?"

Secretary Lin smiled slightly, knowing what was going on.

It seems that Miss Su has her eyes on Li Lixin, the youngest son of the wealthy Li. Miss Su has a good eye. Li Lixin is a junior at the University of Hong Kong. His mother is the third wife and is quite capable. It is said that the wealthy Li loves this youngest son very much and has given him 8% of the company's shares. He also has countless properties under his name.

Li Lixin was shyly hit by Miss Su a few times, and his face darkened and he dodged, "A gentleman should use words instead of fists. Miss Su, we are not familiar with each other, so please don't touch me."

Miss Su didn't expect Li Lixin to be so disrespectful to her. Her face turned red immediately, and she felt embarrassed and ashamed.

Seeing this, the others hurried to smooth things over: "Yes, Susan, we heard that the uncle found his son with the help of a fortune teller. Where is that fortune teller? Can you introduce him to someone?"

Secretary Lin was about to answer when he saw Chen Xiaowen talking to Gu Xicao at the door. His eyes lit up and he said to everyone, "I'm sorry, the master is already here and is over there. I have to go over to greet him. I'll arrange the introduction later. Please take a rest first."

She dealt with Miss Su and others decently and walked quickly towards Gu Xicao.

In Secretary Lin's opinion, dealing with these young men and women is not as important as dealing with Gu Xicao.

This is a truly capable master!

Obviously, Miss Su was very dissatisfied with this.

She crossed her arms and sneered, "That Secretary Lin left so quickly. Now that she's rich and wants to be Uncle Cai's daughter-in-law, she really doesn't pretend anymore. Would she dare to do this to us before?"

Everyone looked at each other and said nothing.

Li Lixin looked at Gu Xicao curiously, stroking his chin and said, "That's the master? So young?!"