Chapter 1178: Dreams Come True

The fourth generation descendants?

Gu Qiaoqiao was momentarily stunned, then realized that this should refer to the child she would have. From Gu Qingfeng’s perspective, the first generation would be her Grandfather, making her the third generation, so the child she would have would indeed be the fourth generation.

Gu Qiaoqiao felt a bit embarrassed, "Oh, Great Grandfather, how come every conversation ends up talking about me..."

Gu Qingfeng laughed heartily, and at this moment Qin Yize also walked over to Gu Qingfeng and said, "Everything has been arranged. We’ll set off after breakfast."

Just as Gu Qingfeng was about to speak, the door of the courtyard was pushed open, and Uncle Gu and Gu Zhixing walked in together.

Seeing Gu Zhixing coming in, Gu Qingfeng’s expression was very calm, not at all like the disregard he showed in the past.

This finally relieved the last bit of worry in Gu Zhixing’s heart that had kept him up all night.

Yesterday’s events, although truly real, felt like a dream to him.

It was something he could never have dreamed of before, and it was an outcome he had always hoped for.

He didn’t expect to achieve it so easily, so he tossed and turned all night without getting good sleep, with dark circles under his eyes.

Accompanying Uncle Gu to call Gu Qingfeng for breakfast, he felt prepared, and seeing Granddad’s expression finally put his mind at ease.

He respectfully said, "Granddad, breakfast is ready, everyone please join for breakfast..." Then he gave a friendly smile to Qin Yize and Gu Qiaoqiao.

He knew that the good resolution to the matter with the Fang family yesterday had much to do with Qin Yize, and his acceptance of Granddad’s forgiveness was significantly tied to Gu Qiaoqiao standing before him.

Having lived this long, he knew he should repay the kindness he received, and never again engage in those troublesome behaviors of the past.

Gu Qingfeng did not make things difficult for Gu Zhixing, stood up with the help of a cane, and although the Old Patriarch didn’t need assistance, Gu Qiaoqiao still supported Great Grandfather’s arm and went to the neighboring courtyard.

The Gu Family breakfast was lavish; the millet porridge was cooked to a golden yellow and thick consistency, and the freshly fried doughnuts were crispy and aromatic. Gu Qiaoqiao had rested well last night and finally had a proper breakfast for the first time these days.

Unexpectedly, halfway through breakfast, Gu Muran’s second and third uncles arrived with their families.

The children didn’t come; it was just these two couples, who entered with fruit and pastries, wearing broad smiles.

They had visited a few days ago, but since the matters with the Gu Family weren’t entirely resolved, Gu Qingfeng had asked them to temporarily return. Uncle Gu had called them last night, and early this morning, they came eagerly and joyfully.

In the past, they only came to visit their father and mother during holidays and festivals; normally, they wouldn’t have interactions. Because they couldn’t afford to meddle in the Gu and Fang families’ grievances, being ordinary individuals.

They had children to raise and families to care for.

One might call it selfish, but for impoverished couples, who lament over every household matter, it’s a different story when there’s money and power. However, for these ordinary people who can barely make ends meet, they really couldn’t afford to provoke the Fang family.

But now things were different, the issue between Gu Zhixing and the Fang family was over, and there wouldn’t be any trouble in the future. Most importantly, the Old Patriarch from the Imperial Capital had arrived. Although the figure of the Old Patriarch had always been shrouded in legend, and they believed in their lifetime they wouldn’t get to meet him, they still harbored hopes of connecting with the Imperial Capital to potentially change their impoverished circumstances.

Now they finally got their wish, Gu Muran’s second and third uncles beamed with smiles.

Gu Muran didn’t feel comfortable, but there was nothing he could say, and he just kept stuffing bread into his mouth.

Then, his Grandmother nudged him, "Gu Muran, go and get chairs for your uncles, let’s all have breakfast together."

Gu Muran reluctantly stood up, and the second and third in the Gu Family waved their hands quickly. The second one started, "We’ve already eaten, no need for trouble."

Then he looked at Gu Qingfeng and respectfully said, "Granddad, we have come."

Gu Qingfeng leisurely sipped on millet porridge, hearing the second of the Gu Family’s words, he lifted his eyelids to glance at them, and said in a deep voice, "Then wait over there for a while, we will talk about formal business shortly."

"Alright, Granddad."

The third in the Gu Family happily agreed with a word.

Then handed the items to Gu Muran and sat with the other three on the long bench in the courtyard.

Their hearts were filled with hope.

After enduring a long period of hardship, they thought that even if a little something leaked from between the Old Patriarch’s fingers, it’d be enough for them to live well for a lifetime.

After breakfast, Gu Qingfeng introduced Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize to the second and third in the Gu Family.

For matters concerning the successor to the Gu Family, the second and third weren’t very knowledgeable, but they knew that this should be the person currently presiding in the second chair of the entire Gu Family.

Once the Old Patriarch is no longer around, Gu Qiaoqiao will be the Head of the Gu Family.

Although not quite understanding why the successor to the Gu Family is such a young girl, it was something arranged by the leader from the Imperial Capital, and they naturally wouldn’t voice any dissent, so they gave warm smiles to Gu Qiaoqiao.

No matter how it turned out, overall the atmosphere seemed very harmonious at the moment.

Gu Qiaoqiao knew in her heart that the Gu Family remained united because they had Great Grandfather as their anchor, without whom they would be like scattered sand.

She and Xiao Wen still had work to do.

Hence, she greeted them and prepared to head to the Fang family.

Meanwhile, Gu Muran did not want to stay at home at all, despite the fact that everything started with his own father, he felt that the second and the third uncle were rather callous.

Even though, to some extent, the actions of the second and third were understandable, emotionally he couldn’t accept it, so he quickly left the Gu Family courtyard with Gu Qiaoqiao and the others.

Soon after, the gate was tightly shut; Gu Qingfeng was ready to smooth out the entanglements among the Gu family’s sons in Jinling City.

Ling Nan didn’t go along; he and Gu Lei had tasks to complete, after all, even though Ling Nan was still young, Gu Qingfeng had significant plans for him in the future.

It’s just that since this child had limited exposure and seen very little, he needed more experience, and following the shrewd Gu Lei was the best choice.

As for Gu Qiaoqiao and Xiao Wen, they treated Ling Nan like their younger brother, sometimes doting on him very much. While this was a good thing, it wasn’t beneficial for Ling Nan’s development, so after seeing this, Gu Qingfeng decided to let Ling Nan stay with Gu Lei for a few days.

Ling Nan, of course, had no objections to this.

Now that Qin Yize was accompanying Gu Qiaoqiao, there was no need for his protection anymore.

Therefore, the four who went to the Fang family were Xiao Wen, Gu Qiaoqiao, Qin Yize, and Gu Muran.