"Master..." Fang Shu walked into the study and, as soon as he opened the door, saw a beautiful couple embracing.
A rare hint of embarrassment flashed across his cool and handsome face. He subconsciously took a step back, pulled the doorknob back, and tried to pretend that he had never been there.
"Come in." Before he could escape, the man inside the house spoke in a deep voice.
Bai Qianmo didn't feel embarrassed at all and naturally loosened her hands from around Gu Jueye's waist.
Such affectionate scenes between the two of them had happened frequently before.
Moreover, she had already gotten used to pinching him.
"You two talk, I'll go out first."
Gu Jueye glanced at Fang Shu and already guessed why he had rushed in so hastily.
As Bai Qianmo was about to leave, he reached out and took her hand.
The cool fingertips brushed against her delicate fingers, and Bai Qianmo was startled, turning to look at him with some confusion.
"Stay here; we might need your help later."
Bai Qianmo raised an eyebrow but didn't ask any further questions.
"Speak, what is it?" Gu Jueye asked Fang Shu.
Fang Shu said, "Old Bai has been secretly moved by Gu Tingjun, but he is still in the Haitian Villa District, in a villa next to Gu Tingjun's residence. Gu Tingjun is very cunning. The secret room he built is in the middle of the basement of the two villas, with two hidden doors, one of which leads to the other villa. So when Du Muchen and the others arrived, it was already too late."
"Anything else?"
Gu Jueye asked.
Fang Shu continued, "Indeed, something unexpected happened. Old Master Gu actually agreed to hand over the Gu family seal and even wrote a letter in his own hand. Gu Tingjun has already given that letter to Old Madam Gu."
Upon hearing this news, a hint of ferocity flashed in Gu Jueye's clear eyes.
Bai Qianmo secretly observed Gu Jueye's expression under his silence. He seemed calm on the surface, but she knew that the man beside her was hiding a raging fire in his heart.
From Fang Shu's words, she could tell that something had happened on the Gu family's side.
Why does Fifth Brother care about the Gu family's affairs?
Furthermore, when Fifth Brother went to the Bai family today, everyone in the Bai family seemed to have known they were together all along, and they showed no surprise whatsoever.
Moreover, judging from what Old Bai said, Fifth Brother had already been in contact with them before.
Gu Jueye?
Does this person look a lot like Fifth Brother? Why do so many people mistake him for Gu Jueye?
When the name flashed through her mind, her heart ached inexplicably.
"Girl."
A gentle call pulled Bai Qianmo back to reality.
She glanced sideways at the man beside her, her eyes meeting a pair of vast, ocean-like gazes.
"I need your help."
Bai Qianmo raised an eyebrow, a sly glint in her eyes.
"It's rare to see Fifth Brother need my help one day."
Throughout her life, all her memories of the two of them are of him as a mentor, guiding her through various hardships and shaping her into who she is today.
In her heart, Fifth Brother was always an omnipotent being; nothing could stump him.
At this moment, I felt quite excited to be needed by Fifth Brother.
Gu Jueye squeezed her delicate palm.
“Grim Reaper of the UK Fund, your value is far greater than you imagine.”
So it was a UK fund?
*
Gu Jia
Du Muchen and Gu Tingjun accompanied Old Madam Gu on a tour of the family's old house.
Upon entering the living room, Madam Gu turned and glanced at both Du Muchen and Gu Tingjun.
"Tingjun, wait for me here for a moment. Mu Chen, come with me to the study."
Gu Tingjun glanced suspiciously at Madam Gu, wondering if she wanted to call Du Muchen aside for some private talk.
However, with Old Master Gu in his hands, if the old lady wants Old Master Gu to be safe and sound, she will definitely hand over the Gu family seal.
He has nothing to worry about.
Du Muchen followed Madam Gu upstairs to the second floor and into Madam Gu's study.
"Mu Chen, are you sure Old Master Gu is in Gu Tingjun's hands?" Old Madam Gu turned around and looked at Du Muchen, her eyes clear and wise.
Du Muchen nodded: "I'm sure the old man was indeed taken away by Gu Tingjun. He should have been detained in the Haitian Villa area before, but we hadn't found him yet when Gu Tingjun took you there."
After pondering for a while, Madam Gu realized that as long as it was confirmed that Old Master Gu was in Gu Tingjun's hands, the current stalemate could be broken.
"I understand, you can go out now."
"Are you really going to hand over the Gu family's seal to Gu Tingjun? This is clearly a scheme."
Madam Gu smiled and shook her head.
"It's just a seal. If he likes it, he can take it. Ha, does he really think the Gu family is so easy to control? With just a seal, I want to see what kind of trouble he can cause."
Seeing that Old Madam Gu had made up her mind, Du Muchen did not try to dissuade her.
Moreover, the old lady's shrewdness and composure were no less than that of Old Master Gu. Du Muchen always felt that the old lady must have another plan.
After leaving Old Master Gu's study, Du Muchen closed the door.
As she went downstairs, her gaze fell upon Gu Tingjun, who was sitting on the sofa waiting for her.
Gu Tingjun also looked up at Du Muchen, who was standing on the stairs.
The two exchanged a glance, a cold glint flashing in each other's eyes.
"It seems that in the old lady's heart, I, a member of the Gu family, am not as trustworthy as you, an in-law."
Du Muchen strolled over with his hands in his pockets.
"Second Brother, that sounds so sour. If she really considered you an outsider, how could the old lady have given you the Gu family seal? Speaking of which, I really admire your skill in hiding people. We can't contact the old man and Xinyi now, so they must have been secretly moved by you, right?"
A hint of panic flashed across Gu Tingjun's face as he glanced around furtively, as if he were a thief.
After confirming that no one else was around, he lowered his voice and said angrily, "Du Muchen, this kind of thing can't be said casually. This is slander. What evidence do you have to prove that the old man was kidnapped by me?"
"Whether you did it or not, you know best in your heart. As for the evidence, the fox will show its tail sooner or later. Let's wait and see."
"Nonsense, slander and defamation. I think you're the one with ulterior motives. Could it be that you kidnapped Old Master Gu and are trying to frame me?"
Du Muchen was amused by Gu Tingjun's words.
"Although our Du family is not as powerful as the Gu family, we are still one of the four great families in the capital. As the only son of the Du family, I really don't need to do any illegal things that violate my conscience and morality. Moreover, I don't think I have the stomach to swallow the behemoth that is the Gu family. Second Brother Gu, I kindly advise you, be careful not to be too greedy and end up killing yourself."
Gu Tingjun gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with anger.
At this moment, Madam Gu slowly walked down the stairs.
Gu Tingjun's expression immediately changed, and he reverted to his humble and respectful demeanor.
Seeing Madam Gu approaching, he hurriedly stood up.
Du Muchen glanced calmly at Old Madam Gu, his gaze sweeping over the palm-sized sandalwood box in her hand.
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