"Is this Miss Bai?"

The old lady smiled gently, her gaze seemingly casually sweeping over Bai Qianmo.

Bai Qianmo looked at the old man. Although he was over seventy years old and his hair was white, he still had an elegant demeanor and charm.

She wore a long, double-breasted dress embroidered with begonia flowers, with a pure white lace shawl draped over it. Standing there, she was a beautiful sight to behold.

"Hello, Grandma Gu." Bai Qianmo hesitated for a moment before calling out this title.

The old lady's eyes were full of smiles as she affectionately stepped forward and took Bai Qianmo's hand.

"You were startled when I suddenly brought you here, weren't you?"

Bai Qianmo smiled faintly: "It was just a bit of a surprise."

"Don't be afraid, we just want to see you. I'll call you Qianmo, it sounds more intimate." As she spoke, the old lady pulled Bai Qianmo to sit down on the sofa in the living room.

At this moment, Old Master Gu slowly walked downstairs.

He saw a young girl sitting next to his old lady.

His gaze naturally fell on Bai Qianmo.

Bai Qianmo felt someone staring at her. Looking in the direction, she saw an elderly man walking slowly towards her.

When Grandpa Gu saw Bai Qianmo looking at him, he subconsciously grinned.

But his expression at that moment had nothing to do with a smile; instead, he looked like he was angrily tugging at his lips.

Grandma Gu saw this and secretly rubbed her forehead.

It's truly hopeless; there's no way to carve out rotten wood.

Contrary to Bai Qianmo's expectations, the two elderly members of the Gu family were unusually kind and approachable.

Especially Old Mrs. Gu, who would frequently inquire about her situation, mostly with a tone of concern. This gradually made her, who had initially been somewhat worried, lower her guard.

The old lady chatted with Bai Qianmo for a while, then mentioned that there was chicken soup simmering in the kitchen. She then watched as Grandpa Gu accompanied Bai Qianmo for a stroll, while she herself got up and went to the kitchen.

Although the two elderly people are old, they are in very good health, and it is clear that the old man and woman have a very good relationship.

The old lady got up and left because she wanted to give Grandpa Gu a chance to chat with Bai Qianmo alone.

Although Grandpa Gu's face showed no expression, he was still very satisfied when he saw Bai Qianmo.

He always liked to observe people's eyes, and this little girl, though very young, had eyes that revealed intelligence and wisdom.

She chatted with the old woman with ease and answered questions politely. Her demeanor and speech were quite different from what was described in the documents.

Do you know how to play chess?

When Grandpa Gu saw Bai Qianmo's gaze fall on the chessboard not far away, he asked in an inquiring tone.

Bai Qianmo smiled gently: "I've only learned a little bit."

Grandpa Gu immediately became interested: "Would you like to try a game?"

A hint of hesitation flashed across Bai Qianmo's face as she pondered how to refuse.

Grandma Gu came out of the dining room: "You chess fanatic, how many young people these days are interested in Go? Qianmo, ignore your Grandpa Gu, come and eat."

Bai Qianmo was affectionately pulled into the dining room by Old Mrs. Gu, and Old Mr. Gu, though somewhat displeased, obediently followed.

Just as the three of them sat down, a figure walked in from outside the door.

Grandma Gu chuckled, "What a coincidence! We were just about to eat when you arrived."

Gu Jueye glanced at Bai Qianmo seemingly casually, then walked over and sat down in the empty seat next to her.

Looking at the dining table, there were four dishes and a soup, all of which were Mrs. Gu's specialties.

The slight worry I had felt vanished instantly.

"I happened to be free today, so I thought I'd come back and have a meal with my parents."

The fact that Bai Qianmo showed no surprise at the Gu family's appearance clearly indicates that they already knew about it beforehand.

The old lady smiled without saying a word; this was hardly a coincidence.

He must have rushed over in a panic after receiving news that his wife had been brought to the old house.

Grandma Gu saw through it but didn't say anything, giving her grandson plenty of face.

Grandpa Gu simply ate his meal quietly without offering any opinions.

Bai Qianmo secretly glanced at Gu Jueye out of the corner of her eye.

The old man from the Gu family brought her to their home, presumably without his knowledge.

Seeing that Bai Qianmo was eating very slowly, Gu Jueye turned his head to look at her.

"The food isn't to your liking?"

"No!"

Bai Qianmo shook her head and looked towards Old Madam Gu.

All the dishes on this table were cooked by Grandma Gu herself, and they tasted very good. However, she wasn't hungry at the moment, and she also had some things on her mind, so she didn't feel like eating.

Grandma Gu put down her chopsticks, her face full of kindness and gentleness.

"It's alright, let the kitchen make you something else you like. Look at my brain, I should have asked about your tastes before cooking." Seeing that Bai Qianmo wasn't eating much, Grandma Gu felt a little guilty.

"Your cooking is delicious, but I just had a bowl of wontons with a friend before I came, so... I'm not hungry yet." She really didn't want to go against the old woman's good intentions.

Grandma Gu chuckled lightly, unconcerned: "It's not that the food I made doesn't suit your taste. If you're not hungry, don't force yourself to eat. Next time you come to my house, I'll cook whatever you like to eat."

Grandpa Gu also said, "Your Grandma Gu likes to cook. She's from the South and her Cantonese cuisine is very authentic. Come and try it when you have time."

The old man spoke with an air of authority that commanded respect without anger. Even though he was offering an invitation, there was a hint of seriousness in his voice, making him seem intimidating.

At this moment, a car was slowly driving into the Gu family's old house.

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