Moreover, this person appears gentle as jade, yet still carries a slight sense of detachment.
This detachment is not something he intentionally exhibits, nor is it aimed at anyone; it is a result of the weathering of time, thus Zhou Xia never dares to be impudent in his presence.
Because of Zhou Xiaâs demeanor, Gu Junbai naturally wouldnât deliberately erase her memory.
Itâs best to be at peace.
In the evening, with nothing to do, Gu Junbai asked Gu Qiaoqiao to figure out how to open the mechanism inside the Three-legged Cauldron.
Naturally, Gu Qiaoqiao opened the mechanism effortlessly.
There wasnât anything dramatic like wind-calling or thunder-clouds; after opening, a small object lay inside the furnace heart, resembling a candy ball.
It didnât jump up or transform, akin to the meaning of a mothball, though its scent was truly pleasant.
Like orchid, like smoke, like mist, like rain, akin to the first touch of cool fragrance blooming in winter, yet also reminiscent of green grass scent in spring.
Gu Qiaoqiao instantly fell in love with it.
Gu Junbai examined it carefully, then asked Gu Qiaoqiao to take it to fumigate her room.
He also handed Gu Qiaoqiao the Snow Spirit Ball brought back from the Ouyang family.
In the future, this would all be hers.
Gu Qiaoqiao naturally didnât refuse, happily accepting it.
Subsequently, Gu Qiaoqiao handed over the artifacts auctioned including the Blue and White Three-legged Cauldron to Old Grand Master Qin, asking him to donate them to the country.
For them, it was inconvenient to carry these items back, so transferring them this way was best.
Next, preparations for returning home began.
By now, it was early August.
Having been away for too long, it was time to return.
So, everyone started buying tickets and packing their luggage.
Even though Qin Sisi was reluctant, she knew they couldnât stay any longer, as Qiaoqiao had work to do upon return.
However, she wasnât too sad; unlike before, traveling was now convenient for her, naturally she could return whenever she wanted.
Thus, everyone agreed Qin Sisiâs family would return home for the New Year celebration.
That afternoon, Zhou Luoan and Qin Sisi took Gu Qiaoqiao to a nearby small manor, though not as large as Siluo Manor, but it was quite spacious.
Qin Sisi held Gu Qiaoqiaoâs hand and sincerely said, "Qiaoqiao, this is a gift from your great-aunt and great-uncle to you and Ah Ze. I think other things are difficult for you to take back, even if possible, the procedures are extremely cumbersome. Itâs better to give you both a house, so you and Ah Ze can come and vacation here when youâre free, and Iâll have a relative nearby...
As for gratitude, Qin Sisi didnât express it verbally; it was enough for her to keep it in her heart.
Moreover, giving a house to the young couple was most suitable.
After she finished speaking, both of them looked at Gu Qiaoqiao with eager eyes, truly worried she might refuse.
Gu Qiaoqiao was not someone who was pretentious; seeing the house and Zhou Luoan and Qin Sisiâs sincere and eager looks, she nodded cheerfully, "Alright, Iâll accept it on behalf of Ah Ze."
Between relatives, simply taking without giving is not good, nor is constantly giving without taking.
These are major taboos that lead to imbalance in family relationships.
Qin Sisiâs gratitude was heartfelt, so if she wasnât allowed to materialize this gratitude, she would always feel uneasy, always feeling indebted to Gu Qiaoqiao.
This wouldnât be conducive to future interactions.
Gu Qiaoqiao naturally understood, often, even relationships among relatives need careful nurturing.
This isnât a utilitarian approach; itâs a way to further deepen emotions.
Qin Sisi was naturally delighted, her worries seemed to have lessened significantly.
Then, she joyfully took Gu Qiaoqiao to tour this small manor.
To be frank, after seeing it, Gu Qiaoqiao really liked it.
Of course, she wouldnât boast to Qin Sisi that her uncle also had a house here, which was essentially the same as hers.
All of these are the bits and pieces of ordinary living days, although trivial, yet carrying the warmth of happiness.
And in such tranquil days, Gu Qiaoqiao and her companions finally bid farewell to Qin Sisiâs family and boarded the plane to fly back home.
Through clouds, across oceans, finally landing on familiar soil.
The first feeling of returning home was, nowhere was as good as home.
Gu Qiaoqiao spent five days delivering gifts, although exhausted, it was fulfilling. Unknowingly, the once lonely her who came to the Imperial Capital, had now gained so many good friends.
Yubao Square remains as before, though now with more Gu Muran, who quit his job and fully committed all his energy to the Gu Familyâs ancestral business.
After all, when it comes to business, truth be told, heâs far more talented than Gu Qiaoqiao.
Moreover, the Gu Family indeed needed him.
Gu Qiaoqiao does business mostly by chance, wherever inspiration or friends lead, if others say itâs good, she nods, yes, indeed itâs good, then they do it together.
But she is a fortunate person, none of her ventures lost money, not only did they not lose money, they all made good profit.
Take Lifeng Security Company for example, seemingly inconspicuous, now itâs thriving.
Not to mention others, take Boss Xu, not only did he buy a big house, he also bought a car, finally moving his mother out from a cramped hutong small house.
Additionally, he found a girlfriend, a good girl, whom he knew from before, from the same hutong. Not someone who cozied up to him for his wealth, but someone who he can finally offer a future to.
The girl liked him before, and Boss Xu liked her too, yet neither spoke up, because they knew speaking out would be futile.
However, the girl never dated anyone, Boss Xu knew this well, they waited, waited, until good days arrived. What others say doesnât matter, as long as he can marry his beloved girl, everythingâs worth it.
The girlâs parents werenât agreeable before, but since the Xu family didnât propose, nor express interest, their grievances had no outlet, and their daughter had a stubborn character, they couldnât hit or scold her, just waited. Waited for her to give up, or for Boss Xu to do something.
Fortunately, everything awaited finally arrived, not too late after all.
Boss Xu now is on a righteous path, bought a car bought a house, with the Imperial Capitalâs Gu Family as his backing, everyone knows, these good days are just starting.
Thus, the people speaking sarcastically decreased, replaced by blessings from the neighborhood and both families.
Theyâre now engaged, just waiting to get married in three months.
Boss Xu insisted Gu Qiaoqiao attend his wedding, and she naturally agreed wholeheartedly.
Truly feeling happy for Boss Xu from the heart.