After Mr. Gu recounted what had happened, Mrs. Gu did not show much joy.
Instead, he gave Gu Jueye a meaningful look.
His gaze suddenly fell on Gu Jueye's left thumb.
"Hey? Seventh Brother, how did you get that scar on your finger?"
When Madam Gu suddenly asked a question, Bai Qianmo, Old Master Gu, and Aunt Mei all looked at Gu Jueye's left thumb at the same time.
Because Gu Jueye has fair skin and delicate fingers, scars are very noticeable.
Bai Qianmo's eyes flickered slightly.
"It was an accident; I was accidentally cut."
Gu Jueye gave a casual explanation and went straight to sit down next to Bai Qianmo.
“This scar looks like an old wound,” Madam Gu continued to inquire.
Old Master Gu also noticed something and looked again at the scar on Gu Jueye's finger.
Although they are old, they still know their grandson's health very well.
Previously, Madam Gu was very perceptive and she was certain that A-Ye did not have this scar on her finger before. However, judging from the marks, the scar on A-Ye's hand now must have been there for a long time.
Bai Qianmo remained silent throughout. She knew this scar very well. Five years ago, during a mission, she was pursued by the Yin family. In the nick of time, her fifth brother intervened and helped her kill the internationally renowned top assassin, "Zero."
This scar was inflicted by a dagger that "Zero" was known for, leaving a noticeable mark ever since.
Gu Jueye ate his breakfast slowly and deliberately, his face calm and composed.
He glanced at Madam Gu with a calm and indifferent gaze, and explained in a deep voice, "It was left behind when I was studying in Y country."
Old Gu took a sip of porridge and asked casually.
"How come I've never seen scars on your hands before?"
“I rarely use left and right on ordinary days, so you two may not have noticed.”
After hearing Gu Jueye's explanation, Old Master Gu and Madam Gu did not ask any further questions.
The grandson returned to China a year ago. Although he visits the old house every week, he usually only stays for two or three hours, has dinner with them, and then leaves again.
Or perhaps they simply didn't notice.
"Qianmo, I heard from Aye yesterday that you don't remember many things after you woke up this time, is that right?"
Madam Gu then shifted the topic to Bai Qianmo.
Bai Qianmo put down her chopsticks, glanced at Gu Jueye, and then nodded obediently.
With a look of heartache, Old Madam Gu reached out and gently patted her thin shoulder.
“It’s okay if you lose your memory. Ah Ye and we will stay with you. I remember when Ah Ye first brought you back, we shared a secret. I’ll tell you our secret again later.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Old Madam Gu smiled and looked at Gu Jueye.
Bai Qianmo immediately became interested. The secret that Old Madam Gu shared was naturally related to Gu Jueye.
She could also take this opportunity to ask some questions about Gu Jueye.
After dinner
Bai Qianmo and Madam Gu went to a storage room on the second floor.
“These are all things from when Ah Ye was a child, from the clothes, shoes, and toys he wore when he was born, to the books and utensils he used when he started school. I’ve kept them all.”
As they were talking, Madam Gu walked to a row of neat bookshelves and took down a few books from them.
He opened it with a smile and handed it to Bai Qianmo.
"These are his books from high school; these are his certificates of merit and exam papers."
Bai Qianmo reached out and took a book. It was a biology test book. Although it was more than ten years old, the book was still very well preserved. After opening it, she found that all the questions in the book had been answered. However, what was curious was that some of the questions that required explanation of the steps only had the answers written.
However, after quickly flipping through the list, she found that all the questions were correct.
Then, I looked through a few more textbooks, and they were still spotless, without a trace of underlining.
Most of the certificates awarded by the school are for first place in the grade, some are for first place in provincial competitions, and some are for trophies and medals in competitive sports.
These symbols of glory practically covered an entire display case.
"Grandma Gu, what is that secret you were talking about?"
Madam Gu took out several photo albums and sat down in a chair.
"Little Bai, come and sit down."
Bai Qianmo sat down in front of Madam Gu, who then unfolded the photo album.
"These are photos of Ah Ye growing up. This one is a picture of him when he was just one month old, and this one is a picture of him choosing lots at his one-year celebration..."
As she pointed to the photo, Madam Gu explained.
Bai Qianmo looked at the full-week photo. A baby dressed in red with a pink jade bracelet sat calmly on a round table, surrounded by many relatives and guests.
Although Gu Jueye was just a tiny baby at the time, he seemed to have a very imposing aura. He sat on the table, his chubby little hands holding a model gun, while Old Master Gu and Old Madam Gu watched him with beaming smiles.
"When A-Ye drew lots, he picked a model gun. Everyone said that this kid would definitely inherit Gu Lao's style and become a big shot in the army. But he chose to abandon the military and pursue a completely different path."
Flipping through the album, there was a photo of Gu Jueye in the study room at JQ University. Judging from the angle, it was probably taken secretly through the window.
He was wearing a spotless white shirt with the sleeves rolled up, revealing a section of exceptionally fair arm. In his left hand, he held a pen, seemingly writing something.
The photo was taken at the perfect angle, capturing Gu Jueye's face clearly. Although his head was slightly lowered, it was still easy to spot him at a glance.
His main advantage is his striking appearance and demeanor; even standing in a crowd, he is the kind of person who stands out immediately.
However, upon seeing this photo, Bai Qianmo felt a strange sensation in her heart.
She had known Fifth Brother since she was eight years old. Over the years, his appearance seemed to have remained unchanged, and his aloof temperament was still the same as before, like a wisp of mist, impossible to grasp or see clearly.
But looking at this photo again gives me the same feeling as when I saw that family photo in Gu Jueye's bedroom.
Although it's the same face, I always feel there's a big difference in their temperament.
"Grandma Gu, before Fifth Brother went abroad to study, did he ever live alone in a small southern city?"
She met her fifth brother at her adoptive parents' house. If Gu Jueye had been there, Old Madam Gu would definitely know.
Old Madam Gu glanced at Bai Qianmo with slight surprise and smiled, "Seventh Brother is the only son of the Gu family's direct line. He has been protected by personal guards since he was a child. We would not let him go far away unless there was something special, let alone go to such a far place. Bai girl, why did you suddenly ask this?"
Upon hearing Madam Gu's reply, Bai Qianmo felt her heart sink to the bottom.
Just as she expected, Gu Jueye of the Gu family was not the same person as the fifth brother she knew.
But why would Fifth Brother impersonate Gu Jueye at the Gu family's residence?
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