Chapter 47 Gu family, the home that is no longer home!
Gu Xiangsi turned around and watched the family rushing to the nursing home excitedly, and gradually he had an idea in his mind.
It seems that grandma has been fooled by them again.
She still needs to think carefully about how to deal with this matter.
After Gu Xiangsi returned to her residence, she called Nan Yu.
"I do know a reliable detective like you mentioned."
"I just feel that with my uncle and aunt's greedy nature, it's impossible for them to be so nice to grandma."
"Okay, I'll take care of it. I promise to have a thorough investigation of their background for you within this week at the latest."
"Thank you."
"Thank you for what?"
Nan Yu, "After this is over, if you have time, go to the racecourse and try your luck."
"Are you still playing this?" Gu Xiangsi sat down on the sofa and took out the USB drive and opened it.
"How could that be?" Nan Yu laughed. "Did Shi Wei say she wanted to find some inspiration? I thought there were a lot of young men from wealthy families at the racecourse, so I asked her to go there and find some inspiration."
After hanging up the phone, the girl next door seemed to have a new boyfriend and started to act all affectionate.
Gu Xiangsi rarely felt helpless and said it several times, but to no avail.
It was already 5:30 in the afternoon when we arrived at the Gu family villa in Deep Water Bay.
She stood in front of the majestic carved iron gate, holding the bag straps tightly in both hands.
The faint sound of laughter coming from the villa made her outside the door look like an outsider.
She hadn't been here since she left the country five years ago. Now, standing here again, everything around her felt unfamiliar.
When he pushed the door open, several old servants who were busy in the courtyard were stunned at first, and then looked surprised.
"Miss Xiang-Xiangsi? Are you back?"
One of the gray-haired servants spoke in a trembling voice. It was Chen Ma.
"Auntie Chen." Gu Xiangsi called softly.
"Hey, hey!" Aunt Chen responded quickly, rubbing her hands on her apron. "The old ladies... are all in the living room!"
Gu Xiangsi nodded and followed Chen Ma inside.
There were already more than a dozen people gathered in the hall, chatting in groups of three or four around the sofa.
Gu Xianglian caught a glimpse of Gu Xiangsi coming in, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
I haven't seen her for five years, but she looks even prettier.
She glanced over and called out, "Grandma, Gu Xiangsi is here."
Mrs. Gu was chatting animatedly with her old sisters. The smile on her face suddenly faded when she heard the name Gu Xiangsi. She looked towards the door and said in a complicated tone, "Xiangsi is here."
Gu Xiangsi walked forward and called out politely, "Grandma, happy birthday."
"Well, that's thoughtful." The old lady responded indifferently.
Gu Xiangsi handed the gift in her hand to the servant next to her and glanced around the hall. The sofas and empty seats were all full, and there was no place for her at all.
At this time, Gu Dong's wife Chen Jinmei came over and said warmly, "Oh, Xiangsi is back? Look at my memory, my aunt almost forgot about it.
I haven't seen you for so many years, you've changed so much, I almost didn't recognize you." She paused, looking at the crowded living room, "Look, there's no room left..."
"It's okay." Gu Xiangsi interrupted her, "I'll go to the back garden to see if there's anything I can help with."
With that, she simply said hello, turned around and walked towards the back garden.
The back garden is very large. The old man likes lively atmosphere and he also likes tulips, so the whole garden is decorated with tulips.
The servants were busy preparing the birthday banquet. Since the old lady liked to play mahjong, several tables were set up under the garden gate for the guests to enjoy.
Gu Xiangsi didn't like socializing with these people. If her mother hadn't left a few things at the Gu family, she wouldn't have come today.
She glanced around indifferently, and then a voice came from behind her, "Gu Xiangsi."
She turned around and saw that Gu Xianglian had followed her at some point, wearing a pink halter dress and a matching cape.
Even though he was wearing such thin clothes, he wasn't afraid of the cold.
Gu Xiangsi glanced at her.
Gu Xianglian smiled and said, "I didn't expect that after not seeing you for five years, you look more and more like your mother."
Gu Xiangsi narrowed her eyes: "What did my mother do to you?"
"Nothing." Gu Xianglian said lightly.
Gu Xiangsi's gaze fell on the pink diamond necklace around her neck, and his eyes suddenly turned cold.
"My mother's things, why are you wearing them around your neck?"
"Oh, you mean this pink diamond?" Gu Xianglian touched the necklace. "Back then, your father absconded with the money, and a lot of things in the house were frozen, including your mother's personal property. I took a picture of this."
She seemed to be talking about something happy, and her eyes lit up.
"By the way, there's an auction next month. Didn't you see the news? Your mother's favorite sapphire and pink diamond necklace will also be there."
Gu Xiangsi was shocked and immediately took out his mobile phone to search the Internet, and sure enough, there was relevant information.
She stared at the screen, a trace of brokenness flashing across her eyes: "You sold all my mother's things?"
"Not really." Gu Xianglian said slowly, "I still have the pigeon egg necklace that my good uncle gave to my aunt to commemorate her tenth anniversary."
Gu Xiangsi was about to speak when Gu Xianglian added, "But I guess it won't be easy for you to take it away."
"Why? That's my mom's stuff!"
"Grandma will tell you when the time comes."
Gu Xiangsi took a step forward, his aura carrying an oppressive feeling.
"What do you want to do? There are so many people here." Gu Xianglian frowned.
Gu Xiangsi grabbed the necklace from her neck and said, "My mother's things should be returned to me!"
The necklace was pulled off abruptly.
Gu Xianglian felt his neck empty and stared at Gu Xiangsi with hatred.
At this time, she saw her mother walking towards her and shouted to Gu Xiangsi.
"I told you to come back. Do you really think you belong to the Gu family? Today is grandma's birthday. Hurry and return the chain to me, and I won't bother with you."
Chen Jinmei heard the noise and asked, "What happened?"
"Mom, Gu Xiangsi stole my chain!"
Gu Xianglian's voice was filled with tears.
As soon as these words were spoken, the women who followed Chen Jinmei immediately exchanged complicated looks, and their gazes turned to Gu Xiangsi.
"This..." One of them hesitated and said, "Is this the second son's child?"
Chen Jinmei smiled and nodded quickly, "Yeah, that's right. I don't come home often, but since it's the old man's birthday, he wanted his granddaughter to come back and visit."
This sounds polite, but it always makes people feel that something is wrong.
Gu Xiangsi shook the diamond necklace in her hand and looked at Chen Jinmei: "Aunt, I want to ask, why is my mother's thing worn around Gu Xianglian's neck?"
Chen Jinmei quickly stepped forward to smooth things over. "Xiangsi, this necklace looks great with Xianglian's dress today, so I'm borrowing it for now. You see, there are so many distinguished guests here today, so please don't make things unpleasant. I'll explain things to you after the birthday party, okay?"
"Explain?" Gu Xiangsi held up her phone, the screen lit up. "Can you explain why the tenth-anniversary necklace my parents gave my mom turned up at the upcoming auction?"
Chen Jinmei looked very embarrassed.
The women next to them have begun to whisper.
"No way? Even if we're no longer related, the things left by our mother shouldn't be auctioned off..."
"It seems that the first and second branches of the Gu family are really not getting along..."
"Okay, what are you arguing about? Several young masters from wealthy families in Hong Kong will be here today."
Gu Dong's voice sounded behind him.
"Dad, is that true?" Gu Xianglian seemed very happy.
"Of course it's true." Gu Dong looked at Chen Jinmei, "Take Xianglian with you to the front to greet the guests."
After saying that, he turned his gaze to Gu Xiangsi and said in a deep voice, "Now that you're home, just spend your grandma's birthday peacefully."
Gu Xiangsi lowered his head slightly, nodded, and said nothing.
When the ladies nearby heard that the young master of a wealthy family in Hong Kong was also coming to play, they immediately became excited and their faces were filled with excitement.
Who wouldn’t want their daughter to marry a young man from a prominent family like the one in Gangcheng?
If it succeeds, the family can at least save themselves a few decades of hard work. Several people quickly gathered together and headed towards the banquet hall in the garden.
Gu Xiangsi held the diamond necklace in her hand. It seemed that she had to go to the auction in a few days.
But...will she be able to take a picture of her mother's chain by then?
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