Among the younger generation of the Gu family, from the eldest brother who is forty years old to the youngest brother who is seventeen, when it comes to the person the Gu family fears the most, who wouldn't say it's their seventh uncle?
Because they had all been disciplined, the younger generation of the Gu family both respected and feared this seventh uncle.
Right now, Gu Xinyi tried to flatter him, but she ended up hitting a brick wall and is about to get kicked away.
Ye Yuzhen, her face flushed with embarrassment, quickly scolded Gu Xinyi, "You brat! Even if you're busy with your studies, you can't lie to your elders like this! Seventh Brother, don't be too angry. Xinyi really wanted to knit you a scarf. Lately, she's ruined several already. Maybe she was afraid you'd dislike how badly she knitted it, so she brought you a ready-made one to make you happy. I saw this scarf yesterday and was amazed at how well she knitted it. Turns out she bought it! You know, that child is really something!"
Gu Jueye glanced at Ye Yuzhen indifferently: "What gift you give is not important. There is no need to use the guise of thoughtfulness to attract attention. Lying once will slowly turn into lying habitually. Second sister-in-law is such a shrewd and capable person, we should put some effort into her education."
In short, she not only refuted Ye Yuzhen's words about covering up Gu Xinyi's lie, but also took the opportunity to bring up Qin Lin's praise of Ye Yuzhen's effective parenting.
Those around him sighed inwardly. Everyone said that the Duke respected his mother very much. Back then, his saying "Ask my mother" was a sensation in high society. Now, he didn't seem like a mama's boy at all.
Qin Lin felt embarrassed by her son's complaints.
Bai Qianmo felt even more uneasy. After thinking it over, she decided that she should wait until after the birthday party, find a secluded place, and then give the wallet away.
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Then the guests began to give their gifts one after another.
They were all either very expensive or extremely rare.
It can be said that they racked their brains and went to great lengths.
Gu Jueye had no further interest in admiring the gifts, and the Gu family accepted and expressed their gratitude.
"Qianning, what gift did you prepare for Aye?" Ye Yuzhen asked with a smile, looking at Ye Qianning.
Because of rumors that Ye Qianning and Gu Jueye had a close relationship, and because Qin Lin personally brought Ye Qianning into the venue, her gift naturally attracted a lot of attention.
Ye Qianning smiled slightly, her gaze turning shyly towards Gu Jueye.
"The gift I brought is not as valuable as other people's gold, silver, or jade. I hope A-Ye won't find it offensive."
After saying that, she handed the gifts she had brought to the Gu family.
Qin Lin quickly smiled and said, "Ah Ye, hurry up and open it to see what gift Qian Ning sent. I'm so curious!"
Qin Lin was trying to play matchmaker, and since his own mother had spoken up, Gu Jueye naturally couldn't refuse.
Seeing that everyone was staring at the gift Ye Qianning had given him, Gu Jueye paused for a moment in silence and then waved to the Gu family.
The Gu family immediately took the gift and walked up to him.
Slender, pale fingers slowly untied the blue ribbon on the gift box, then lifted the lid.
Inside was a book?
Gu Jueye's usually calm and collected gaze narrowed slightly, showing some surprise.
Everyone else turned to look at the book.
"It's 'Microcosm'? Isn't this book almost extinct?" someone exclaimed in surprise after recognizing the book.
"Microcosm" is a book written in the 14th century by the famous biologist Ralph Raffaele during the Italian Renaissance, which describes the process of cell formation, maturation, and death in the microscopic world.
His unique perspective integrates philosophy, cosmology, and mathematics to analyze the relationship between the universe and human cells.
His views remain very progressive even today.
Raphael was a physicist whom Gu Jueye greatly admired, so he showed surprise when he saw the book.
The book was first published in a newspaper, but it didn't make much of a splash.
Because of his family history of mental illness, Ralfi was quite controversial at the time.
It is said that the publication of "Microcosm" was funded by Ralph Ralph himself, and only one thousand copies were ultimately published.
Because some of the language in the book "Microcosm" was very advanced, the content was difficult for people of that era to understand, so it received a lukewarm response after its release.
Ralph's views have only been proven correct with today's technological advancements.
Therefore, today, Ralph's "Microcosm" is as rare as the ruins of Atlantis.
Gu Jueye picked up the book and flipped through a few pages, his brows furrowing slightly before he put the book back in the box.
"That's thoughtful of you."
A gentle smile appeared on Ye Qianning's face: "As long as you like it."
Gu Jueye nodded, showing no emotion.
Ye Yuzhen glanced at Ye Qianning: "Speaking of which, this book is basically extinct now. Qianning knows that your favorite book is 'Microcosm,' and she has been keeping an eye out for its whereabouts for years. Just before your birthday, she heard that this only remaining copy in the world was being auctioned in the United States, so she immediately went to the United States. In the end, her efforts paid off."
"Miss Qian Ning is so thoughtful. It's obvious that she likes the Duke very much."
"What woman wouldn't like a man like that? It's just a pity we don't even have a chance to get close to him. If I had the chance, I would go through fire and water for him." A girl said boldly.
The other socialites couldn't help but glance at her again.
Bai Qianmo sat in the corner, staring blankly at the book.
As Gu Jueye flipped through the book, he could see that the paper was yellowed and the cover was well preserved, but after hundreds of years, the cover had become very fragile.
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