"Godfather, is it because my sister doesn't want you to adopt me? Did I ruin your relationship? You can send me back. I'm okay. I just lost my father, but I still have your mother..."

Gu Tingye, who was originally in a bad mood, heard her mention the soldier who died tragically while protecting her, and he forced himself to cheer up and began to comfort his sensitive and weak goddaughter.

Zhu Qian glanced back at the Prince's Mansion, a place of ancient charm and beautiful scenery, her eyes flashing with determination.

Not only the Gu family, but she wouldn't let go of her sister's things either—the Gu family owed her! This royal mansion and that handsome, ethereal fiancé were both hers!

No one can stop her! No one can!

In the afternoon, Qi Meng brought Li Mo and his sister to spend New Year's Eve with Gu Zuozuo.

"My uncle and I went to your house, and I was so angry to find out you weren't home. What happened? Why didn't you celebrate the New Year with your parents?"

"The New Year is here, there's no need to invite him."

A sudden mechanical voice from behind them startled them.

Startled, Qi Meng rolled her eyes at Xin Chun. She was terrified. How could this little guy still appear and disappear without a trace?

"Zuo Zuo, who exactly is that girl with the sour face in your house?"

She seemed more at ease than her serious, family-oriented sister.

A sour face?

Gu Zuozuo thought about Zhu Qian's appearance, and to be honest, they did look quite alike.

"What happened to their goddaughter?"

“When I went with my uncle today, Xie Jinyu was there too. I saw that girl practically clinging to him, calling him ‘Brother Jinyu’ over and over. It gave me goosebumps. Isn’t Xie Jinyu your boyfriend? Aren’t you angry?”

Gu Zuozuo looked at her as if she were an idiot.

"When did he become my boyfriend?"

"Isn't he him? I saw you were often in contact with him when you were in Malutun, and he often sent you things, didn't he? Why would he treat you so well if he's not your boyfriend?"

Is it possible that he was just being grateful?

Qi Meng tilted her head. "What are you grateful for? Why should I be grateful?"

Li Mo tugged at his wife's sleeve, signaling her not to press for details.

"Honey, take out the gift you gave to Sister Gu."

Qi Meng slapped her forehead and quickly took out the gift she had prepared beforehand, mysteriously starting to keep everyone in suspense.

"Zuo Zuo, guess what this is?"

"clothing."

Qi Meng was dumbfounded, "How did you know?"

Gu Zuozuo smiled; this was what the system had said.

"Li Bai made this for you! It's so beautiful!"

Li Bai, the shy girl who always kept her head down, is also Li Mo's younger sister and Qi Meng's sister-in-law.

The garment is a rabbit fur cloak, with exquisite workmanship and dense stitches, clearly demonstrating the skill of the person who made it.

"You really gave it to me?"

Li Bai secretly glanced up at Gu Zuozuo, her cheeks flushed, and nodded shyly.

"Why?"

She had only met Li Bai a few times; the only two times were at Qi Meng's wedding and when she set off to return to the capital.

"Zuo Zuo, do you remember the time you ransacked a kidnapping den? The one where you saved me and Ma Liang. Xiao Bai was there too, one of the kidnapped girls."

Otherwise, even if she were incredibly bold, she wouldn't dare to start dating so early!

It's been so long, how come this little girl still remembers?

"Thank you, I like it very much."

Li Bai looked at her gratefully, his tone certain.

"Sister Gu, you're a good person, don't be sad."

Gu Zuozuo paused for a moment, then smiled faintly.

"I'm not sad, I'm happy."