Chapter 218 - 218 218 Whats Broken is Not the Jade Flute But

Chapter 218: Chapter 218: What’s Broken is Not the Jade Flute, But Your Hand! Chapter 218: Chapter 218: What’s Broken is Not the Jade Flute, But Your Hand! Gu Yalan was also startled, but she still grabbed her sister’s arm, glanced around, and whispered, “Big sister, she wouldn’t dare do anything in public, don’t be scared by her, let’s go…”

In her heart, Gu Yajing thought her sister was right.

But to just walk away seemed to lack face, after all, she still stood her ground.

“Gu Qiaoqiao, this object belongs to our Gu Family. Alina took it out as a bet, and we already showed mercy by not reporting the theft. If you keep coveting it, don’t blame me for not being polite.”

Gu Qiaoqiao still held the bow with an arrow nocked, and with a slight smile said, “Losing a bet requires grace in defeat. Put the Jade Flute down, and save face for the brothers of East City District here.”

Hearing Gu Qiaoqiao’s words, the people from East City District indeed felt a bit sheepish. Although it’s said that shamelessness is invincible, one still needs to maintain some dignity.

After all, there were people from other districts present.

So, everyone looked at Gu Yajing and Alina with disapproving gazes.

When had Gu Yajing ever been mocked and threatened like this? A surge of old and new resentments welled up in her. Holding the Jade Flute, she walked to a concrete platform next to a table, raised the flute high, and said harshly, “Gu Qiaoqiao, this is the Gu Family’s possession. Even if I break this Jade Flute, I won’t give it to you.”

Gu Qiaoqiao again pointed the arrow tip at Gu Yajing and said calmly, “Put the Jade Flute down, or it won’t be the flute that breaks, but your hand!”

Suddenly, it grew quiet.

No one whispered, and nobody took joy in the spectacle; it seemed as if everyone held their breath.

The girl named Gu Qiaoqiao, although demure as an orchid in an empty valley, at this moment, seemed to radiate a hint of murderous intent.

They believed that if Gu Yajing dared to smash the Jade Flute, based on Gu Qiaoqiao’s ability, she would shoot an arrow through Gu Yajing’s wrist before she had a chance to act.

She was capable of that!

Gu Yajing’s heart suddenly began to race, staring dizzily at the bow and arrow pointed at her, and looking with trepidation at the girl who was as tranquil as still water.

Such calmness was more terrifying than yelling and screaming.

It made her certain, in that moment, that if she really broke the Jade Flute, Gu Qiaoqiao would indeed shoot an arrow.

What was she to do?

Should she put it down?

Gu Yajing looked around at the crowd, with all eyes on the two of them.

In the corner, Steward Wu felt somewhat troubled. The Second Lady had only instructed him to prevent the three sisters from fighting.

Nothing more.

And he didn’t know what to do either.

The situation was a bit like being stuck on the back of a tiger.

Gu Yajing glared fiercely at Gu Qiaoqiao and began hoarsely, “With so many people here, do you dare to commit acts of violence in public?”

“No, I am defending my rights. The moment Alina lost, the Jade Flute became my property, my personal possession. You’re not afraid to rob in public; I’m even less afraid to protect my property,” Gu Qiaoqiao explained methodically.

“What your property, this is the Gu Family’s possession,” Gu Yajing raised her voice but clearly lacked inner strength.

She hadn’t expected Gu Qiaoqiao to say such words, yet those words made sense.

Just like when she questioned her that day at the magazine office.

At first, Chu Chengfeng was indeed a bit nervous, worried that if things got out of hand, it would be hard to settle down.

After all, a competition is a competition, one can shoot arrows at targets, but not at people.

However, after hearing Gu Qiaoqiao’s words, he was relieved.

It was self-defence against a robber trying to steal property.

Moreover, Gu Qiaoqiao with her bow at the ready, was stunningly cool!

So, he did not intervene.

But Gu Qiaoqiao had no patience left, she moved her fingers, and the crisp sound echoed in the quiet venue, “I’ll count to three, if you don’t let go, I will definitely shatter your wrist with an arrow—please believe me!”

Then, Gu Qiaoqiao’s lips slightly parted, “One…”

There was a deathly silence in the field.

Once more, everyone seemed to be holding their breath.

It was so quiet that the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.

Gu Yajing’s hand, clutching the Jade Flute, began to tremble.

Her heart also raced in panic.

Looking into Gu Qiaoqiao’s eyes, as dark as ink dots, she could no longer hold on the moment she heard “two”.

In her haste, she placed the Jade Flute on the table next to her.

Many people breathed a sigh of relief.

Some who loved to watch the excitement felt a bit disappointed, though.

Yet they all looked at Gu Qiaoqiao with a wary gaze.

This girl seemed quite ruthless.

Gu Qiaoqiao put down the bow and arrow and casually handed it to Chu Chengfeng standing by,

Chu Chengfeng smiled with curved eyes, happily accepting it.

This battle today ended in a great victory!

Gu Qiaoqiao walked over to the table and picked up the Jade Flute.

She examined the two characters ‘mountain man’ on the bamboo leaves, a mist of emotion welling up in her eyes.

It was one of grandfather’s early carving works.

The technique was somewhat immature, and the sections between the bamboo joints were a bit rough.

But Gu Qiaoqiao knew there must be some secret mechanism to this Jade Flute.

Because of the position of the bamboo leaves and the characters on them.

Those were grandfather’s typical secret mechanisms.

Before, she had not realized they were mechanisms, she thought they were just skills designed by grandfather.

However, that would have to wait until she was back home.

Gu Qiaoqiao gently stroked the Jade Flute twice. In her past and present life, setting aside the enhancement of her Spiritual Energy, the fundamental reason she could survive was all the carving skills grandfather had taught her.

Gu Qiaoqiao turned around with the Jade Flute in hand, ready to leave.

It was only then that Gu Yajing recovered from her shock; infuriated and humiliated, she shouted, “Stop right there.”

Gu Qiaoqiao appeared not to hear her at all and continued to walk forward calmly and composedly.

Chu Chengfeng was by her side, all smiles.

Gu Yajing’s face flushed with anger, but Gu Yalan’s eyes shifted quickly. She ran in front of Gu Qiaoqiao, blinked a few times, and tears poured down as she sobbed, “Gu Qiaoqiao, you really can’t take the Jade Flute away. It’s grandfather’s beloved treasure, and he is currently hospitalized. If he finds out, his condition will surely worsen.”

Gu Qingfeng’s treasured item?

But how did it end up in the hands of Gu Cheng’s illegitimate daughter?

Grandfather’s beloved father, did he ever have his son in his heart?

Gu Qiaoqiao’s eyes turned cold, and she spoke slowly, her voice neither loud nor low, “So when grabbing it by force didn’t work, you switch to playing the sympathy card. Unfortunately, I hate watching dramas most. I think, the two Misses of the Gu Family, should instead ask how Alina managed to get this Jade Flute?”

Gu Yalan was stunned.

Could she say it?

Such an embarrassing matter, even if everyone knew it implicitly, still couldn’t be stated plainly.

Gu Yajing continued, “Gu Qiaoqiao, if you want to live peacefully in the Imperial Capital, you have to give me the Jade Flute, otherwise…”

“Otherwise, will you use your family’s influence to deal with me?”

“You…” Gu Yajing was at a loss for words.

At that moment, a girl with long flowing hair walked out from the crowd, beautiful and gentle, trying to make peace, “Yajing sis, let’s stop this. This is a public place, let’s not argue.”

Gu Qiaoqiao was taken aback.

She hadn’t expected Lin Qinghuan to know Gu Yajing as well.

If she knew Gu Yajing, then did she know Ning Wanru?