Gu Zuozuo clapped her hands and slammed the door shut without any hesitation.

"Throw him out during the New Year."

Upon hearing this, Xin Chun, who was happily watching the commotion in the corner, suddenly had his electronic eyes light up with stars, and he stretched out his arm, grabbed Si Jue, and threw him over the high wall.

Master's orders shall be carried out without fail!

Si Jue did not resist, letting Xin Chun throw him out. His body tumbled in mid-air before he finally stood still and dusted off the corner of his clothes.

Looking around at the lush flowers and carved beams and painted rafters, Si Jue clicked her tongue in admiration.

I wonder if she's scared living alone in such a big courtyard.

"I think I have a lot of security robots and nanny robots, right? Maybe I should give one to her so she can get to know me?"

[Ding! My lord, please put away your romantic fantasies. Something has happened to the host in the apocalyptic world. The system has lost contact with the mainframe.]

Si Jue cursed under his breath and disappeared from the spot.

★

"Godfather, does my sister really live here?"

Zhu Qian looked at the red-lacquered gate in front of her with curiosity, and the imposing stone lions at the entrance were filled with jealousy in their eyes.

Gu Tingye stepped out of the car carrying large and small bags, his gaze towards the Prince's Mansion filled with more surprise than joy.

He knew that this girl of unknown origin was very capable, and because of her, he and his wife had benefited from her and received preferential treatment.

But he never expected that she would be so capable, so capable that she could take over the Prince's Mansion, which was not for sale to the public, and make it her private property.

"Godfather, what does my sister do? How come she's so rich? When you meet her, you should advise her to keep an eye on her. Beijing isn't some small place where you can just fall on someone who's a director. Tell her not to go astray. If she has any difficulties, we can find a way to help her."

Gu Tingye smiled with satisfaction. He knew that Qianqian was a kind-hearted and considerate girl who would definitely like her as her older sister.

Gu Zuozuo coldly watched the father and daughter who were welcomed in for the New Year, arms crossed, watching them walk closer and closer until they finally stood in front of him.

When Gu Tingye saw his daughter again, who had changed so much, he couldn't help but feel a lot of complicated emotions.

“These are the things you sent to the Gu family. Your mother said she doesn’t need them and wants you to take them back.”

Gu Zuozuo lowered her eyes and glanced at the familiar packaging bag he was carrying in his hand, her long, curled eyelashes obscuring the expression in her eyes.

"Sister, don't misunderstand. Godfather and Godmother just think it's not easy for you to live alone, and they don't want you to spend money on things..."

"In what capacity are you speaking to me? As an adopted daughter? Or as my biological daughter?"

Zhu Qian was stunned for a moment, then her eyes welled up with tears, and her voice choked with emotion.

"Sister... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to try and take Mom and Dad from you. I don't have a dad anymore... so... I..."

As she spoke, she became increasingly incoherent, and large tears began to fall in a steady stream.

Upon hearing the words "I don't have a father anymore," Gu Tingye frowned unhappily, his gaze towards Gu Zuozuo practically screaming, "You're so immature!"

"Why are you saying this during the New Year? Qianqian was raised by us, so she's practically... your sister. As an older sister who's also from out of town, can't you be a little more understanding?"

Gu Zuozuo was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, a mocking laugh.

He understood what Gu Tingye meant.

Even you are an outsider, what right do you have to point fingers at Zhu Qian? When it comes to closeness, compared to this lonely ghost who has taken over his daughter's body, Zhu Qian, whom they raised themselves, is obviously more pleasing to them.

"Okay, I think I understand what Mr. Gu means. Don't worry, I may not have many other good qualities, but I am particularly responsible in one aspect. I am afraid of pain, afraid of ghosts, and, well, I am very sensible. Don't worry, if you don't like me or don't want to see me, I promise I will stay far away from your family of three and will not provide you with any special care other than for your old age."

She's not cheap; she doesn't offer her right cheek after being slapped on the left.

She only showed them some kindness because she had taken all the Gu family's treasures; since they didn't appreciate it, why should she bother trying to win them over?