Grandma Gu glanced at Huo Xiuxiu and chuckled softly.
“Miss Huo is very welcome to our Gu family. As for the marriage between the Gu and Huo families, our Gu family will never break the contract. I have a question for Miss Huo: when the Gu and Huo families were engaged, did they leave any tokens besides the marriage certificate?”
"A token?" Huo Xiuxiu was stunned.
She only received the marriage contract from her grandfather and never heard the old man mention any other tokens.
Judging from Huo Xiuxiu's expression, Old Madam Gu already understood.
"It seems you are unaware of this. The Gu family ancestor died on the battlefield and left no words about this marriage. However, the Gu family's history records a detailed account of it. It says that the Gu family ancestor was saved by the Huo family ancestor. The two became sworn brothers and became close friends. To repay the Huo family ancestor's life-saving grace, the Gu family ancestor personally arranged this marriage. In addition to a marriage certificate, there was also a white leaf-shaped jade pendant. This was the Gu family ancestor's personal item and a token to fulfill his promise."
Huo Xiuxiu was completely stunned. Could such a thing really exist?
“Since Miss Huo is unaware of this, it would be best to ask your grandfather about it. As long as he can produce the jade pendant, our Gu family will absolutely not go against the wishes of our ancestors.”
In the study
Gu Jueye listened to the conversation between Old Madam Gu, Qin Lin, and Huo Xiuxiu.
"Is there really such a thing as a jade pendant?"
Old Master Gu nodded: "A few days ago, your grandmother consulted the Gu family's family history records and indeed found such a passage."
Where is that booklet?
Old Master Gu lifted his eyelids and glanced at the desk. Gu Jueye understood immediately, got up from his bed, and walked to the desk.
A yellowed booklet lay on the table. Gu Jueye picked it up and flipped through it for a while, eventually finding the engagement between the Gu and Huo families on one of the pages.
One passage details how the Gu family's great-grandfather gave him a close-fitting willow-leaf white jade pendant as a token of their betrothal.
Upon seeing this line of text, a rapid thought flashed through Gu Jueye's mind.
It was another jade pendant shaped like a willow leaf, but this one was white.
Is there any connection between this white jade pendant and the black jade pendant unearthed from the tomb last week?
Living room
After Old Mrs. Gu mentioned the jade pendant, Qin Lin and Huo Xiuxiu remained silent for a long time.
"By the way, where's A-Ye? I heard he came over today, right?" Qin Lin looked around.
"Yes, I came, but I left after a short while."
"Gone? Why did you leave so soon?" This is really too unfortunate.
Qin Lin felt annoyed. If she had known that the boy would leave in such a hurry, she should have brought Huo Xiuxiu earlier.
Aunt Mei stepped forward
"Madam, it's time to prepare lunch. Would you and Miss Huo like to stay for lunch?"
Huo Xiuxiu was preoccupied with the willow-leaf jade pendant, and since Gu Jueye wasn't there, she didn't need to dine with the two old men.
Moreover, during this meeting with Madam Gu, she could sense that the old lady did not like her.
The only way to finalize the marriage with the Gu family as soon as possible is to take out that jade pendant.
“Aunt Gu, I suddenly remembered that I have some things to take care of, so I won’t bother you any longer at Grandma Gu’s house.”
Qin Lin quickly added, "I happen to have an appointment with a friend to go shopping this afternoon, Mom, so we won't stay for dinner."
With her son not around, Qin Lin didn't want to stay here a moment longer.
"Then I won't keep you any longer," said Madam Gu without any politeness.
Qin Lin and Huo Xiuxiu immediately got up to leave.
"Wait a moment!" Old Madam Gu said.
Qin Lin looked at Grandma Gu with a puzzled expression: "Mom, is there anything else you need?"
Madam Gu said to Aunt Mei beside her, "Let's move the gifts Miss Huo sent back to their car."
Huo Xiuxiu's face stiffened.
"Yes!" Aunt Mei calmly picked up the two gift boxes that were on the coffee table.
"Madam, Miss Huo, I'll see you out."
A fierce glint flashed in Huo Xiuxiu's eyes. Without a word, she turned and walked towards the door.
Qin Lin mostly felt embarrassed. Before entering the room, she confidently assured Huo Xiuxiu that the old lady would definitely like the gift she had carefully prepared. However, the old lady openly expressed her dislike without any hesitation.
Watching Qin Lin and Huo Xiuxiu slink away, Old Madam Gu chuckled softly, got up, and slowly returned to her study.
"They've left?" Old Master Gu asked.
"Well, I suppose they won't be coming back anytime soon." After saying that, Old Madam Gu looked at Gu Jueye.
"Seventh brother, after you and Qianmo have discussed it, settle the marriage as soon as possible. One of the things your mother just said is true: your grandfather and I are really looking forward to holding our great-grandson soon."
Old Master Gu coughed lightly: "If you don't marry Bai girl soon, I wouldn't mind arranging a marriage alliance with the Huo family."
Faced with the two elderly people's combined efforts of persuasion and coercion, Gu Jueye shook his head helplessly.
It seems this wedding can't be delayed any longer.
*
After leaving the Hilton Hotel, Bai Qianmo went directly to Wansheng Group.
Upon reaching the top floor by elevator, Guo Qiheng's secretary, Xing Nan, who had received a message from Bai Qianmo beforehand, waited at the elevator entrance.
"Miss Bai, my boss is waiting for you in the reception room. Please come with me."
Bai Qianmo responded and followed Xing Nan through the long corridor to a half-open door at the end of the corridor.
Xing Nan stood at the door and raised his hand to knock. A deep and sharp voice came from inside.
"Enter!"
Xing Nan pushed open the door: "Miss Bai, please come in!"
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