Chapter 557: The Bai Family, The Transaction
Gu Yin looked at the girl upon hearing this.
When she first entered the reception, she looked around and noticed that most of the people attending this auction were elderly. There were no young people her age, and while there were some like Long Yu, they were few and far between, and most of them were there with their elders.
The girl was dressed in a very unusual way. Gu Yin didn't see her when she first came in, but she appeared after Gu Yin talked to Long Yu.
Gu Yin couldn't guess whether she had waited for them on purpose or had found them by chance.
If she waited for them on purpose, then this girl must have a powerful background, otherwise how would she know their whereabouts?
If it was unintentional, what were her criteria for choosing people, and why did she choose them?
The girl pursed her lips nervously, took a deep breath, and said in a low voice, "My surname is Bai, and my name is Bai Shao."
Gu Yin's eyes flashed: "The Bai family of Bai Province?"
Bai Shao nodded: "Yes."
Gu Yin sat down, and Long Yu also took two cushions to put under his neck so that it would be easier to talk.
Long Yu frowned at her: "So, what do you want from me?"
Bai Shao blinked, looked at Long Yu, and then looked at Gu Yin: "I wanted to find her, but I didn't know what excuse to use. It just so happened that you had a stomachache and she was next to you. I saw that you two knew each other, so I made up an excuse to give you acupuncture."
Long Yu: "...Fine, I was just being presumptuous."
Gu Yin raised her eyebrows; this was something she hadn't expected.
"What do you want with me?"
Bai Shao took a deep breath and looked at Gu Yin nervously: "I am the only direct descendant of the Bai family. My parents are in poor health and have never managed the family affairs. My grandfather has been in charge of the family affairs, but he passed away before the new year. The once harmonious Bai family has become chaotic, and the collateral branches are eyeing it covetously. According to the rules, I should have taken over the family affairs, but because I am young and isolated, I have been ostracized by those old guys from the collateral branches."
Gu Yin and Long Yu exchanged a glance. This was an internal family feud. No wonder the 500-year-old ginseng was brought out; so that was the reason.
Bai Shao continued, “I’m young, and they say I’m not up to the task. I understand that, but when my grandfather was alive, he always guided me and taught me how to manage things. Everyone in the clan knew and approved of that. After my grandfather passed away, they changed their tune and kept saying I wasn’t suitable. Even those who were originally on the direct line, my grandfather’s apprentices, all turned their backs on me.”
Gu Yin's interpretation: "Things have changed, but people are no longer the same."
Bai Shao nodded: "I understand all of that. My grandfather told me when he was alive that after he passed away, I should let go if I couldn't manage things anymore. I'm young and can do what I like. There's no need for me to shoulder the responsibility of the whole family. So when they said I wasn't suitable, I didn't react much. I'd be happy to have someone take care of me!"
Bai Shao got a little excited when she talked about this.
"But! But the person they chose is someone who knows nothing but eating, drinking, and having fun! This person is my second grandfather's son, whom I call my cousin. My cousin treats the family's treasury as his own, taking whatever he wants without any rules. Whoever gives him money, benefits, or is nice to him will give him whatever he asks for! I tried to stop him, but instead I was met with opposition and complaints from the clan members, who said I was meddling!"
Gu Yin thought to herself, a treasure trove, a manager who knows nothing and is greedy, is more popular than a strict manager. Your ignorance and greed are advantages to others. As long as I give you what you want, I will definitely get what I want. On the other hand, a strict manager will consider many things, such as the clan's plans and the needs of others. If you want to take it, it will be really difficult.
So, is the Bai family planning to disband now?
After finishing her sentence, Bai Shao continued angrily, "That's not all, he actually gambled! And he lost hundreds of millions! Second Grandfather took advantage of our ignorance and put the clan's treasures up for auction! That's what has allowed the Bai family to stand strong until now! Don't they understand that once that ginseng is no longer with the Bai family, the Bai family will be nothing among all the other families! Their medicinal herb cultivation is terrible, none of the younger generation are outstanding, and their medical skills are mediocre at best! Instead of working together to support the family, they're rapidly splitting it apart! Tell me, what kind of people are they?!"
Gu Yin raised her eyebrows: "People are selfish, it's normal. If you can't see any hope in your family, then you might as well take the best resources and develop yourself."
Bai Shao nodded: "Later I also came to a realization, but I don't want to give up the Bai family. I want a Bai family that belongs only to our direct descendants!"
After Bai Shao finished speaking, she looked at Gu Yin and said, "The reason I chose you is that you were the only girl at the entire party. You gave me a sense of security, and I felt that you wouldn't lie to me, so I chose you!"
“I want that ginseng back, but I don’t have any money. I want to make a deal with you; you can buy it back for me.”
Gu Yin crossed her legs and said with a laugh, "How do you know I have the money to get it? Look at that party, there are plenty of rich people there, 90% of them are there for that stuff, you can imagine how high the price is. Besides, we're not related, why should I help you? Or, if I help you, what can you offer?"
Bai Shao pursed her lips, took out a piece of paper from her bag, and handed it to Gu Yin: "I heard someone mention your identity. I know your family is wealthy. And this is my bargaining chip, is that alright?"
Gu Yin took the paper, glanced at it, and then looked up at Bai Shao: "Are you sure?"
Bai Shao nodded: "Confirmed!"
Gu Yin folded the note and nodded: "I'll try my best tomorrow, but I can't guarantee it."
Bai Shao nodded.
Long Yu was completely confused: "Um, what kind of bargaining chip is it? Let me see? If the girl can't do it, I can do it for you! Why don't you consider other people?"
Bai Shao looked at Long Yu: "Do you have money?"
Long Yu nodded: "Absolutely!"
How many do you have?
Before Long Yu could speak, Gu Yin spoke up first: "I have more than 400 million in personal pocket money, not including what my family gives me, or what I get from the company."
Long Yu lay flat on his back and said, "...Sorry to bother you."
Bai Shao couldn't help but laugh and went over to help him remove the needles one by one.
He had been talking and listening the whole time and hadn't even realized that his stomach pain had stopped! He only came to his senses now.
"It really worked! Your medical skills are impressive!"
Bai Shao nodded: "My acupuncture skills are indeed quite good, I'm quite proud of them."
Long Yu tidied himself up and lingered next to Gu Yin: "Can I take a look at that thing?"
Gu Yin glanced at him and shook her head: "No."
Long Yu sighed, "Fine."
After the three of them tidied up, they left the lounge.
After Gu Yin came out, she saw Zhou Wansheng glance in her direction. Seeing that she was alright, he continued talking to the person next to him.
"Bai Shao! What are you doing here!?"
The three looked to the side, where an old man with gray hair was speaking. Several people, both old and young, were with him. The old man was looking at Bai Shao with a dissatisfied expression.
Bai Shao frowned: "Second Grandfather, if you can be here, why can't I?"
The old man looked at Gu Yin and Long Yu, then smiled and said, "Look at your misunderstanding. It's not that you can't come, it's just an accident. We're all family. If you want to come, just tell me. We can come together and look after each other. If something happens to you sneaking in like this, what will happen to my nephew and niece-in-law? Young people are just impetuous and not steady."
“My dad’s right, Bai Shao, the auction is a done deal. Even if you want to stop it, it’s impossible. You might as well think about how much money you’ll get if that thing goes up to a sky-high price!” A middle-aged man with a sleazy air chuckled from the side.
Bai Shao sneered, "Uncle, are you sure we'll get a share of the money?"
The man twirled the ring on his finger: "Let's talk about this when we get home. We're out here; family matters shouldn't be aired in public!"
Bai Shao looked at her second grandfather seriously again: "Second grandfather, that's a family heirloom, the foundation of our family. Are you sure you won't regret it? Are you sure you want to auction it off?!"
Grandpa Bai avoided her gaze: "It's just an inanimate object. It's only valuable if it can be used. If it's just sitting in the storeroom, it's an inanimate object. Alright, I know you don't want to, but this is a decision made by the whole clan, so don't overthink it."
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