Chapter 244: Chapter 244: How Dare You Play Dumb When You Know Better Chapter 244: Chapter 244: How Dare You Play Dumb When You Know Better The Qin family would have been content if sheâd managed to get into an average high school.
After all, her grades had always been above average.
Sometimes studying depended on talent, just like her freakishly brilliant older brother.
He never reviewed, never took extra classes, but always came out on top.
But in the recent half-month, it was as if she had unlocked the Ren and Du meridians, just like in the martial arts novels.
During the last mock test, she had surprisingly ranked eighty on the big leaderboard.
She used to be ranked after three hundred!
Her family was overjoyed.
Especially her mother, who kept reminding her to wear the peace Buddha pendant every day.
She knew that if she could keep it up, getting into a key high school wouldnât be a problem.
Moreover, she felt it wasnât just a stroke of luck, but her own ability.
Because recently, her memory had been exceptionally good.
So, Qin Xiaoyu took a day off on Sunday, preparing to continue her sprint the next day.
She waited at the main gate, playing with Big Yellow and Mao Mao while watching the distant road.
Finally, a military-green jeep came into view.
Qin Xiaoyu excitedly stood at the gate waving her hand.
Gu Qiaoqiao looked at Qin Yize with surprised eyes. What was happening? Why was Xiao Yu so happy?
It wasnât like they hadnât seen each other since the morning.
Then they saw a black car parked in front of the gate.
Gu Qiaoqiao found it familiar.
It seemed to be Uncle Guâs car.
Her expression sharpened.
Qin Yize also frowned slightly, then, Qin Xiaoyu cheerfully opened the main gate, and the jeep drove in.
Gu Qiaoqiao got out of the car.
âSister-in-law, the old gentleman from Yubao Square has been waiting for you all morningâŠâ Qin Xiaoyu chattered.
Been waiting all morning?
Could it beâŠ
Qin Yize smiled and patted Gu Qiaoqiaoâs shoulder, âTrouble should be confronted, just like obstacles are faced head-onâŠâ
Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize entered the house.
Behind them was a curious Qin Xiaoyu.
On the living room sofa, Gu Qingfeng was holding his cane, slowly straightening up.
It wasnât her first encounter with Gu Qiaoqiao,
But this time was different from the previous ones.
A sadness that no one could understand flickered in his eyes.
He stared at the graceful girl who resembled Lady Yu.
His lips moved, but he didnât know how to start.
Qin Yize greeted the Old Patriarch with a smile, then pulled Gu Qiaoqiao to sit on another sofa.
Seeing Gu Qingfengâs demeanor, Gu Qiaoqiao knew he was aware.
She wondered how he had found out.
Had he investigated?
So soon?
At that moment, the air seemed to momentarily freeze.
A few seconds later, Gu Qiaoqiao warmly greeted him, âOld Patriarch, you seem to be recovering wellâŠâ
Old Patriarch?
He was her Great Grandfather!
How dare she feign ignorance.
He said to Uncle Gu beside him, âGive Qiaoqiao the photographâŠâ
The photograph?
Gu Qiaoqiao hesitantly accepted the photo that Uncle Gu handed her.
When she saw the photo, Gu Qiaoqiao was stunned.
It was her grandparentsâ wedding photo.
How did it end up in Gu Qingfengâs hands?
Gu Qiaoqiaoâs eyes showed a cold sharpness. No, the picture had a frame.
SoâŠ
An idea surfaced in her mind.
Someone had entered her home.
When did this happen?
Why hadnât her parents said anything?
Could it have been a stealthy intrusion?
Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly stood up, holding the photograph, and asked Gu Qingfeng with a cold voice, âOld Patriarch, where was this photo taken?â
Still the Old Patriarch?
Anger thumped Gu Qingfengâs cane as he suppressed his rage, and asked sternly, âTell me, do you recognize the two people in the photograph?â