"I'm sorry, Mr. Qin. My mother is a country woman who hasn't seen much of the world. She just got emotional. I apologize on her behalf." Su Peipei bowed deeply.
Old Master Qin narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled, "You don't need to be like this. She didn't say anything wrong. It was just a heart full of love for her daughter. What's wrong with that?"
Su Peipei smiled slightly, "Thank you, Elder Qin. Since our information doesn't match, we'll head back now."
Su Peipei suggested leaving because she knew that the current situation was unfavorable to her, so it was better to leave early as a strategic retreat and look for another opportunity.
“Go back? There’s no need for that.” Old Master Qin shook his head. “Although the location is wrong, your jade pendant is undeniable. I think you are most likely my lost child.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Cuihua's face immediately lit up with joy, and she laughed, "Yes, my daughter is the child you lost."
"This..." Su Peipei feigned modesty, looking quite troubled, "Even so, there are still doubts. Even if I come back, my actions won't be legitimate..."
Gu Tingjiang suddenly spoke up, "Dad, I'm sure the pattern on the jade pendant is real. Peipei is my daughter. I want to take her home, take good care of her, and make up for all the years we've neglected her..."
"Mmm..." Liu Cuihua nodded vigorously.
Although Su Peipei tried to restrain herself, a hint of joy couldn't help but show in her eyes.
"This..." Old Master Qin looked slightly troubled and said earnestly, "Little Gu, although I also think that this child is most likely Lulu, we should be meticulous in our work and not be careless or uncertain."
"Dad," Gu Tingjiang said anxiously, "I already listened to you before, and didn't bring Peipei home directly without the investigation report. Now that the investigation is complete, how can we let her stay in a guesthouse? As for that last bit of uncertainty, I believe that given time, I can definitely investigate it thoroughly..."
Seeing his insistence, Old Master Qin finally relented, "Then you should talk to your father and bring the person back first. However, I still maintain that before it is finally confirmed, don't announce it to the public, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble."
“This…” Gu Tingjiang looked at Su Peipei, caught in a dilemma.
Seeing this, Su Peipei said understandingly, "I also think that Elder Qin is right. We should find out the truth before making an announcement."
Su Peipei was quite satisfied with the current result. Although there was a slight unexpected turn of events, the overall outcome was roughly what she had expected. Besides, what did it matter whether she announced it to the public? Once she moved into the Gu family home, even if she didn't say much, people would still speculate.
On the contrary, she felt that this was advantageous to her, as it was ambiguous and allowed her to both attack and defend.
She was a fake from the start, so if anything goes wrong, she can get away scot-free.
Thinking this way, the expression on her face became even calmer and more composed.
"Peipei, you're amazing. You're so sensible and understanding. Dad is so proud of you." Gu Tingjiang broke his previous silence and finally showed the attitude of a father.
He also explained his previous attitude, saying that he had listened to the old man and had refrained from acknowledging his relatives on the spot.
Now, he and Old Master Qin are playing good cop and bad cop, planning to keep the person here first and then investigate slowly.
Both groups had their own agendas, but they ended up reaching the same conclusion through different paths.
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