Chapter 107: 107: Have Everyone in the Family Wear a Peace Charm

Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Have Everyone in the Family Wear a Peace Charm

After dinner, Gu Qiaoqiao went to Grandfather’s study, which was now her own carving studio.

Sitting in the chair, she carefully pondered.

Gu Qiaoqiao was like a bird startled by the mere twang of a bowstring, calm when nothing happened but considering all possibilities whenever something arose.

What annoyed her was that she couldn’t remember if Sun Chuxia had visited Stone Town at this time in her past life.

She had never mentioned this topic during phone calls with her family.

Gu Qiaoqiao meticulously organized her thoughts, attempting to reason backwards.

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If Sun Chuxia had taught in Stone Town back then, Sun Yingke would have surely told Bai Yun about it.

After all, they were once part of the same group.

But Bai Yun didn’t say a word.

She only mentioned wanting to transfer back from Hebei.

Stone Town was regarded as a backwater by city folks; why would Sun Chuxia possibly come here?

And why was she here now? Really for the sake of education?

Probably not.

So, what was her purpose here?

It couldn’t be for Qin Yize, could it?

Gu Qiaoqiao quickly dismissed her own hypothesis with a laugh.

Because there was no need.

Gu Qiaoqiao’s clear eyes narrowed slightly, and then she let out a sigh, no longer dwelling on it.

Because there was not the slightest clue.

She moved her fingers and looked at her inventory; she began carving peace Buddha pendants for her family members.

Perhaps it was because of the deep desire to bless her relatives, or perhaps it was because Gu Qiaoqiao was undistracted.

Gu Qiaoqiao’s carving speed increased significantly.

And that sensation of flowing like clouds and water returned.

Gu Qiaoqiao infused her mind power into the peace Buddha pendants, making these olive nucleus carvings exceptionally spiritually powerful.

They contained all of Gu Qiaoqiao’s wishes and blessings for her family.

It took her a week to carve these peace Buddha pendants, and then she strung them with silk cords for her family members to wear.

Lian Yuhong and Gu Qianqian were particularly fond of them.

Gu Tianfeng also couldn’t bear to disappoint his daughter’s kind gesture.

And since these were personally carved by his daughter, they held special meaning, so he naturally put one on.

Only Gu Zishu was not satisfied.

He examined the peace Buddha from every angle, refusing to wear it, and muttered about why a big boy like him should sport such a thing.

Gu Qiaoqiao, without further ado, grabbed the cheeky youngster and forcibly slipped the pendant over his neck, tucking it into his sweater.

Gu Zishu’s face turned red and his neck thickened as he struggled, but to no avail; he didn’t understand why, but he felt that his sister’s hands, though delicate, possessed surprising strength, and he couldn’t break free.

However, the next moment he stopped struggling and curiously touched his chest, “Sister, what is this called? Why does it feel warm when worn…”

“It’s a peace Buddha, just like a peace charm, to ensure you grow strong and as tall as Qin Yize.”

“Really?” The young boy’s eyes lit up immediately.

“What do you think?”

“Then I’ll wear it, I want to grow as tall as brother-in-law,” after speaking, Gu Zishu clung to Gu Qiaoqiao’s arm, pleading, “Sister, when brother-in-law calls, remember to call me too.”

“Why should I call you?” Gu Qiaoqiao asked with raised eyebrows.

“I want to report my academic progress to brother-in-law,” Gu Zishu said earnestly.

Gu Qiaoqiao slapped her brother’s head, speaking irritably, “He’s your brother-in-law, not your teacher. If you want to report your academic progress, go to our dad.”

Gu Zishu made a quick dash away and made a face at Gu Qiaoqiao from afar.

“Sister, I know what you’re thinking. You just want to hog Brother-in-law all to yourself, hmph…”

With that, he tried to run off.

Gu Qiaoqiao quickly called out, “Zishu, go call Chang Qing over, I need to talk to him.”

“I won’t go,” Gu Zishu said haughtily, tilting his neck up.

“Believe it or not, I’ll smack you?” Gu Qiaoqiao threatened, raising her hand as if to slap him.

This time, Gu Zishu was very agile as he got into a pit, pushed open the window, jumped into the yard, and laughed cheekily.

“Zishu, go call Chang Qing. When Qin Yize calls later, I’ll definitely let you talk to him,” Gu Qiaoqiao said with a smile.

Upon hearing his sister’s promise, Gu Zishu happily went over the wall to find Chang Qing.

It was Sunday.

As usual, Chang Qing returned home from the high school in the county.

When he arrived at the Gu Family’s home and received the peace Buddha pendant from Gu Qiaoqiao’s hands, his eyes filled with surprise, and he carefully took it.

The boy did not decline, happily put it on, then carefully tucked it inside his clothes. His eyes shone like stars as he looked at Gu Qiaoqiao steadily, “Sister Qiaoqiao, I’ll wear this for a lifetime!”

Gu Qiaoqiao gave a wry smile, yet she knew that the amulet could only bring benefits to Chang Qing.

She curved her lips, reminding him, “This peace charm is good for you, make sure your stepmother doesn’t get hold of it.”

That woman was too annoying; Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t want to see her own things in her hands.

Chang Qing looked serious as if swearing an oath, “Sister Qiao, don’t worry. As long as I’m here, it’ll be with me!”

This child…

Gu Qiaoqiao started to smile, and before she could say anything, Lian Yuhong hastily brought over the hot meal and placed it on the kang table, urging, “Chang Qing, I saw your stepmother going to the east end for a visit. Eat quickly while it’s still hot.”

For lunch, the Gu Family had sour vegetable glass noodles with a few slices of streaky pork and a pot of rice cooked to two meters, along with a plate of pickled vegetables on the table.

Gu Qiaoqiao was touched by her mother’s kindness, and she also quickly urged Chang Qing, “Eat up, fill yourself up. Your sister is waiting for you to rank first in the province.”

This wasn’t the first time something like this had happened.

Chang Qing’s movements were swift, sitting on the edge of the kang, he began to eat.

Seeing Chang Qing eat so enjoyably, Lian Yuhong smiled contentedly and went outside with Gu Qiaoqiao.

They gave Chang Qing some space, allowing the child to eat comfortably.

Lian Yuhong could never comprehend how there could be such heartless women in the world.

Chang Qing was just a child, and yet such an understanding, capable, smart, and lovely child.

How could anyone bear to mistreat him?

Meanwhile, Gu Qiaoqiao and Lian Yuhong sat on the small kang in the western room. Qianqian had gone to take a nap, while Gu Tianfeng was writing something in the grandfather’s room.

Seeing Lian Yuhong’s worried and puzzled expression and hearing her doubts, Gu Qiaoqiao wished she could tell her that in this world, some women’s hearts were even more venomous than Chang Qing’s stepmother’s.

However, at this moment, Gu Qiaoqiao was contemplating another matter, whether she should carve a peace charm for Qin Yize as well.

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Imperial Capital.

The residential compound where the second branch of the Qin Family lived.

Qin Lang was sitting on the sofa, reading the newspaper, while his son Qin Yishan looked furrowed with anger as if quite upset.

He had just gotten married, though it was a wedding abroad, and they hadn’t been back for long.

At that time, Qin Lang seemed engrossed in the newspaper content and didn’t move for a long time.

Unable to hold back any longer, Qin Yishan stood up, “Dad, I’m going to see Great Grandfather.”

With that, he was about to get up and leave.

“Stop right there,” Qin Lang barked loudly, putting down the newspaper and taking off his glasses, angrily saying, “Qin Yishan, are my words falling on deaf ears? Do you think you can fly away now that you’ve grown wings?”