While they were talking, the car had already stopped in front of a hotel. The two got out of the car, and as soon as they stood on the ground, He Shan suddenly turned and looked at Xino, "How did Qiaoqiao end up in Jinling City? Is she here for a trip?"
Xino shrugged, spreading his hands, "How would I know? I was about to call her earlier, and you didnāt agree."
"By the way, is that young man holding her hand her husband?"
"Of course, if itās not her husband, which girl would let a man hold her hand? Even if itās her own brother, in your New Nation, it seems you criticize it for being indecent, donāt you..." Xino teased.
He Shan adjusted her clothes and turned to smile at Xino, "Thatās just nonsense, but you do seem to know a lot about New Nationās culture."
"I have to. If I want to develop here in the future, I must understand the situation hereāwhen in Rome, do as the Romans do. Besides, Great Uncle might come back any day, and I might accompany him here," Xino replied.
While they were talking, the doorman had already opened the door for them, and then the two figures disappeared behind the revolving glass door.
In the evening, Qin Yize and Qiaoqiao finally returned to the Gu Familyās courtyard.
The first place they returned to was naturally the house Gu Qingfeng had just bought.
By the time they arrived, the Gu family had already finished dinner, and Xiao Wen was eagerly waiting for Qiaoqiao.
Meanwhile, the Old Patriarch was in the courtyard next door. Qiaoqiao leaned on the windowsill and said to Xiao Wen, "I know what youāre looking for me for. Wait a moment; Iāll go greet Great Grandfather."
Xiao Wen also leaned on the windowsill and urged Qiaoqiao through the window screen, "Then hurry up, Iām waiting for you here."
Next to Xiao Wen, there was a desk, on top of which was a red sandalwood box, something brought back from the Fang family.
Qiaoqiao smiled back at Xiao Wen and then followed Qin Yize to the courtyard next door.
At this time, after dinner, the members of the Gu Family were enjoying the cool evening in the courtyard.
Gu Muranās second and third uncles hadnāt left, but their wives were not in the Gu Family courtyard, presumably having gone home to cook for the children, who also hadnāt come over yet, apparently not the time for meeting.
Many small courtyards here have grape trellises of various sizes, but as long as there is a courtyard, most people grow such things.
In the summer, theyāre for cooling off, and in the fall, under these climatic conditions, the grapes are really tasty.
However, many people arenāt good at growing grapes, so they only grow leaves without fruit, making a shaded place a nice choice too.
At this moment, beside Old Patriarch Gu sat his nephew Gu Jing, and opposite were Gu Zhixing and his second and third brothers, appearing to be having a good conversation.
Gu Jing, being an honest person, seemed unlikely to gather these people together.
Itās also because the Old Patriarch was sitting there, so many things must have been handled.
Qiaoqiao cheerfully walked over, and naturally, Qin Yize followed her.
With the Old Patriarch present, it wasnāt convenient to ask Qiaoqiao about what happened at the Fang family, especially since he saw Xiao Wen had brought back a red sandalwood box.
Clearly, this was given by Fang Liang, though no one knew what was inside, as he hadnāt had time to look, and Xiao Wen hadnāt had time to tell him.
Moreover, given the current situation, the issues of these brothers were still more important.
And then there was the matter of their nieceās family.
In other words, if the descendants of the younger brother could reopen Yubao Square in Jinling City, their nieceās descendants would also have a share in the inheritance of the family business regardless of gender, which had always been a Gu Family rule.
Thus, Gu Qingfeng hadnāt returned to the adjacent courtyard.
Therefore, he didnāt know what was inside the red sandalwood box.
Gu Qingfeng glanced at Qiaoqiao, and she understood, smiling, "Great Grandfather, donāt worry, nothingās wrong."
"Thatās good. You two have been out all day; go and rest," Gu Qingfeng kindly shooed them away.
"You go ahead with your conversation," Qiaoqiao said.
Qin Yize nodded to everyone.
Since it was a new acquaintance, there wasnāt much to say. After chatting a bit with Second Aunt and Eldest Aunt in the kitchen, Qiaoqiao left the Gu Family courtyard with Qin Yize.
After they closed the main door, they saw Gu Muran and Gu Mujun hurriedly approaching the gate. When Gu Muran saw Qin Yize, his eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, "I thought Iād have to wait at home for a while. When did you get back? We didnāt see you at the entrance of the alley."
"Is there something wrong?" Qin Yize asked leisurely.
"I wasnāt looking for you, but Laosi from the Fang family, the one called Fang Qing, has been waiting for you at the alleyway entrance. I donāt know how you missed him. Heās still there, so I came to see if you were back."
Qin Yize nodded without asking what Fang Qing wanted, then looked at Qiaoqiao, "You go back first. Xiao Wen needs you. Iāll go see what Fang Qing wants."
Qiaoqiao gently agreed.
Qin Yize then strode towards the entrance of the alleyway.
Now, only the three siblings of the Gu family remained at the door. Gu Muran seemed worried about the situation in the courtyard since he hadnāt been home just now.
He listened closely to the sounds from the courtyard, "Qiaoqiao, howās the discussion going in the courtyard?"
Qiaoqiao glanced at him, "I donāt know either; I just got back too. You can go in and have a look."
"Then Iāll go in first." With that, Gu Muran hurriedly pushed open the courtyard door.
Gu Mujun didnāt follow inside but hesitated, glanced at the Gu Familyās courtyard, then looked at Qiaoqiao and softly said, "Sister Qiaoqiao."
Qiaoqiao smiled slightly, "Have you been on vacation these days?"
This is a new-found younger brother.
Heās completely different from her own brother, Gu Zishu.
His personality is very introverted.
Seems like he doesnāt get along well with Gu Muran; the child seems a bit gloomy.
But thereās no denying, the Gu familyās genes are good, and the kids are all quite good-looking.
The Gu Mujun in front of her is just like that.
However, for some reason, his handsome eyebrows are always furrowed, looking like he has a lot on his mind.
Qiaoqiao thought, maybe itās the pressure from the Gu family over the years.
Qiaoqiao couldnāt help but think of her own family. Even though her grandfather didnāt take them back to the Gu family in Imperial Capital to enjoy a life of riches and honor, he let them live happily and joyfully.
For this, Qiaoqiao is very grateful to her grandfather.
She grew up in a family filled with love.