"Brother, look, even Grandpa is criticizing me. Don't you also dislike this woman of unknown origin?"

"Remember this, and do not be rude!"

"Hmph! I'm not eating!" Gu Nianzhi said, then ran out crying... She couldn't believe this woman was so cunning; in just one day, she had changed the hearts of her beloved brother and grandfather, making them both side with her. She was truly heartbroken...

Grandpa Gu sighed, "Alas! Nianzhi has been spoiled by us since she was little. Don't take it to heart, girl. Grandpa apologizes to you."

"Grandpa, you don't need to apologize. I can understand my sister. She's still young, and I won't hold it against her."

In fact, Li Zhiyi was only one year older than Gu Nianzhi, yet she could say such things, which made the old man even more gratified. He realized that he had not misjudged her; this girl was sensible, capable, and understanding.

Everyone was stunned. Old Master Gu was stubborn and inflexible, always saying one thing and meaning another. When had he ever apologized to anyone?

It's infuriating that someone would say something like that over a mere young girl!

"Look at Dad, he's so careful to please a girl of unknown origin. Dad's really getting senile..." Zheng Mei couldn't help but complain.

Although Gu Zhenting also disliked Li Zhiyi, he dared not disobey his father. He glared at his wife and remained silent.

"After dinner, let's talk about Si Ye's engagement. You young people all like to make a big show of things. How about we hold the event at the Hainan Rendez-Vous? What do you think, Si Ye?"

Everyone looked at Gu Siye, waiting for his answer.

"Grandpa, it's too early for an engagement. Miss Li and I aren't familiar with each other yet."

Li Zhiyi, with sweet and sour pork in his mouth, mumbled, "Um, Grandpa, there's no rush. I'm perfectly happy living here."

"Good girl, Grandpa will listen to you." Seeing how much the girl was eating, even Grandpa Gu felt hungry.

After finishing his meal, Gu Siye was about to leave when Li Zhi hurriedly said, "Young Master Gu, please wait a moment."

At this moment, Gu Zhenting and Zheng Mei, who had reached the door, also stopped in their tracks.

Gu Siye had already learned from Officer Li what she had said at the police station today: she was going to rescue Officer Chen at 10 p.m. She looked at her watch and it was 9:20 p.m.

If she asked him to go with her, should he go? He hesitated...

"Young Master Gu, when do you plan to pay me my 250 yuan reward?"

Her words surprised not only Grandpa Gu, but even Wu Ma, who was serving the food, almost dropped the bowl! How could this silly girl be so adorable, asking for such a ridiculous amount?

Gu Siye said angrily for no apparent reason, "I'll have the driver bring it to you in a bit."

"Thank you, Mr. Gu. I hope you will patronize my business more often in the future."

Gu Siye's lips twitched almost imperceptibly. Couldn't this Taoist nun wish him some good fortune?

"Girl, what's going on? Are you short of money? Butler, bring me my black card."

"Grandpa, I have money! I earned 510 yuan today, hee hee."

Seeing her smiling happily, Grandpa Gu felt a pang of heartache. Five hundred yuan was enough to make her content. What a good girl!

Li Yi was truly overjoyed. On her first day down the mountain, she had earned 510 yuan, money she had earned through her own hard work! This sense of pride and honor was indescribable; those who have never earned money themselves cannot understand it.

The butler quickly handed the old man a black card, saying, "Girl, Grandpa knows you're really capable. This is Grandpa's card. You can use it without worry. There's no limit to the amount of money in it. Buy whatever you want, don't be shy."

The old man is a truly grateful person. When he was in dire straits, if it weren't for his master's help, he wouldn't be where he is today! The most important thing in life is to be grateful and repay kindness! Never let your benefactor feel disappointed!

"Grandpa, really, there's no need. I don't need anything." Back when they were in the mountains, she and her master sometimes went hungry, and they would treat going hungry for a few days as a form of cultivation. It was a common occurrence.

After arriving here, although some people disliked her, none of them were malicious enough to try to kill her. More importantly, Grandpa Gu was genuinely kind to her, and she secretly vowed to protect the Gu family's safety.

Grandpa Gu knew that Taoists valued not accepting rewards without merit, so he didn't force the issue. The more he looked at Li Zhi, the happier he became. This girl was so innocent and adorable; she and his seemingly cold but warm-hearted grandson were a match made in heaven!

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At 9:50, Li Zhiyi appeared in Officer Chen's apartment complex, took the elevator to the door of apartment 1847 on the 18th floor, rang the doorbell, and soon a middle-aged woman in home clothes opened the door.

The woman said in a flustered manner, "Are you Miss Li? My husband keeps complaining of a headache and stomachache. I've already called 120 and was about to take him to the hospital."

Li Zhiyi hurried into the room and saw that Officer Chen on the sofa was unconscious. Li Zhiyi was puzzled. Logically speaking, he had given him a talisman, so the evil spirit should not be able to get close to Officer Chen! How could this be?

"Bring me a bowl of water."

Li Zhi drew a talisman to ward off evil spirits, lit it, and the ash fell into the bowl. The talisman paper melted instantly upon contact with water.

"Help Officer Chen up and make him drink the talisman water."

Officer Chen's wife was already terrified and at a loss. Although she had some doubts about these superstitious things, her husband had said in the afternoon that Miss Li was a master and would come to their house that night to help him catch the ghost.

She naturally didn't believe it, so while her husband was showering, she took it upon herself to throw the yellow talisman into the toilet and flush it away...

But to her surprise, her husband started complaining of a headache after taking a shower, and then said his stomach hurt! This terrified her.

After drinking a bowl of water, Officer Chen slowly regained consciousness and weakly said, "Miss Li, you've arrived."

"Where's the lucky charm I gave you?"

Officer Chen then remembered that he had put his amulet in his coat pocket while taking a shower, but when he reached into his pocket, the amulet was gone.

"I'm so sorry, Miss Li, I... I've always believed there are no ghosts in the world... so I threw it away..."

She herself was a little embarrassed when she said this. If Ms. Li hadn't arrived in time, her husband would have been in a very dangerous situation.

"It's nothing, it's just that the thing that harmed Officer Chen is hiding now, I need to find it."

"Okay, tell us what to do, and we'll cooperate with you." At this moment, Officer Chen's wife was also convinced of Li Zhiyi's abilities.

Li Zhi made hand seals and chanted incantations, finally fixing his gaze on Officer Chen's son's bedroom.

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