The villain is too crazy, the little ancestor is not going to do it anymore

Fourth Uncle's expression became more and more embarrassed by Gu Ranle's decisive words, but he still tried his best to be patient and not lose control.

He opened his mouth, and there seemed to be unfinished words in his throat, wanting to argue or retain, but those words ultimately just turned into a heavy sigh.

He turned around and left the Luo family in disgrace, leading a group of people in hurried steps as if fleeing from a battlefield.

For a moment, the originally bustling courtyard seemed to have been drained of air and became silent.

Even the sound of wind blowing through leaves became unusually clear.

Gu Ranle stood there, staring at their backs as they gradually walked away with a sharp gaze, a cold smile on the corner of his mouth.

This fourth uncle and Jiang Lan are biological brothers born of the same mother. In the conspiracy against Gu Ning that year, he was the sharp blade in Jiang Lan's hand that dealt Gu Ning a fatal blow.

He contributed greatly to Gu Ning's death, and his hands were stained with Gu Ning's blood.

Last night, if she hadn't taken the initiative, or if she had been a timid girl, the consequences would have been disastrous.

The helplessness, annoyance, regret, sincerity... he just showed were all disguises.

This is a vicious villain.

Not to mention that the 20 million yuan in compensation cannot be reduced by a single cent, even if the money is paid, the matter is far from over.

Fu Hanting approached slowly, with a hint of inquiry and confusion between his brows.

He stared into Gu Ranle's determined eyes, as if he wanted to read something from them.

"What did you say to Jiang Chengjun just now? Why did he leave like that?" There was some confusion and curiosity in his voice.

"He tried to apologize in exchange for my waiving the 20 million yuan in compensation," Gu Ranle said lightly, "but I didn't agree. Some things can't be solved with money."

"Do I need to tell your grandpa about this?"

There was some hesitation and concern in Fu Hanting's tone.

Although he couldn't say that he knew Jiang Chengjun very well, he knew that Jiang Chengjun seemed timid and cowardly, but in fact he was a despicable and sinister villain.

"No need," Gu Ranle shook her head, her voice calm, "The old man is in poor health. I'm afraid if I tell him about this, he'll be so angry that he'll die."

Upon hearing this, Fu Hanting didn't know how to respond for a moment and could only remain silent.

He stared at Gu Ranle's determined figure, and an inexplicable admiration and pity surged in his heart.

He knew that this seemingly weak girl actually possessed a stronger heart and perseverance than anyone else.

The fact that she was able to survive under the hands of her uncle and aunt after Gu Ning's death seven years ago was enough to prove that she was not an ordinary girl.

After a moment, he slowly spoke: "What happened last night was my negligence. When you go out next time, I will send someone to follow you to ensure your safety."

There was a hint of self-blame and determination in his voice, as if he was making a promise to Gu Ranle.

"No need," Gu Ranle chuckled, a hint of cunning and confidence flashing in his eyes, "I was afraid that you would scare all my fish away, but I still want to thank you, big brother."

When Fu Hanting heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and a feeling of helplessness and amusement surged in his heart.

It seems that she came here just to treat the old man, and fishing was her real purpose.

"Okay, then I won't hinder you from fishing, but remember to be careful."

In the afternoon, Gu Ranle's family arrived at the Luo family one after another.

They didn't know yet that Gu Ranle had been adopted as Mr. Luo's goddaughter, because the Luo family's invitation letter did not state this, they were only invited to attend the Luo family's recognition banquet.

After receiving the invitation, Gu Jingcheng specifically called Gu Ranle to inquire about the situation, but Gu Ranle just said lightly: "Just go if they invite you, don't worry about it."

The invitation letter was sent directly to the Gu family’s residence, and the invitees were specifically mentioned.

All members of the Gu family were mobilized, including Butler Zhao, Aunt Wang, and twelve bodyguards led by Captain Gao, a total of more than twenty people.

They drove up, a huge procession of ten cars, with an extraordinary momentum.

Fu Hanting and his father, Mr. Luo, personally went to the door to greet them, which shows how much they value and respect Gu Ranle.

Seeing this, everyone in the Gu family couldn't help but feel flattered and uneasy.

This is the head of the Luo family in the capital!

The fact that the family invited them to attend the family recognition banquet was already a great honor and privilege for them.

Now that he had personally come out to greet them, they felt unprecedented importance and honor.

"I apologize for not welcoming you in person." Mr. Luo said with a smile, his tone gentle and kind, "Le Le has to go out for something, and will not be back until the evening. You are all tired from the journey, please come to my humble abode to rest for a while."

At this point, what else does Gu Jingcheng not understand?

He finally understood why the Luo family had specially invited them to the family recognition party.

The person who wanted to recognize him was his family's Lele.

Then everything makes sense.

He hurriedly stepped forward, smiling, his tone full of sincerity and humility, "Mr. Luo is so polite. We feel extremely honored that you and Mr. Fu came out to greet us in person. It is a blessing for our Gu family that Lele can be favored by the Luo family and become their goddaughter."

The group walked and talked as they entered the Luo family manor.

There are many houses in Luo's Manor, which are scattered in an orderly manner on the vast land.

The Gu family was accommodated in a building not far from the gate. This building was usually used by the Luo family to entertain guests. The configuration of each room was comparable to that of a five-star hotel, making people feel the luxury and grandeur of the Luo family.

After Mr. Luo and Fu Hanting left, everyone rushed into Gu Jingcheng's room, eager to solve the mystery.

"Brother, what is going on? How did my sister suddenly become the goddaughter of Mr. Luo?"

Gu Xiuyuan specially asked for two days off from the crew just to attend the Luo family's banquet in person. He was confused and couldn't wait to grab Gu Jingcheng's sleeve before anyone else could speak.

The others nodded as well. Apparently, his question was exactly the lingering doubt in their minds.

Gu Jingcheng looked around at everyone with a serious expression.

He said in a deep voice: "There are some things that you shouldn't ask about, so don't ask too much. Now, everyone go back to your rooms and try not to walk around casually."

"No, big brother..."

Some people wanted to ask more questions, but Gu Jingcheng's words were like ice, cutting off their words. "If you don't listen, go home now!"

In the Gu family, Gu Jingcheng's status is second only to Gu Ranle, and almost no one dares to disobey him.

In the final analysis, he has Gu Ranle's support, otherwise, it would be his parents and his uncle and aunt, who could he control?

The Luo family prepared rooms for each guest. Except for the two couples Gu An and Wang Xinya, and Gu Kang and Zhao Lili who were arranged in the same room, the rest of the guests had single rooms. There were more than twenty rooms in total.

However, Gu Jingcheng felt that this was inappropriate. They were invited to the banquet, and it was already a bit rude to arrive the night in advance. What's more, it was not appropriate to bring so many people with them and occupy so many rooms at once.

So he reallocated the rooms and decided to put three people in one room, so that in the end only eight rooms were used.

When the housekeeper told Mr. Luo and Fu Hanting about this, they both showed surprise.

Mr. Luo smiled and shook his head. "Gu Jingcheng's personality is really different from his father's."

Fu Hanting also nodded in agreement, "It's true. I've had contact with him in the business world. He is humble and polite, and he has a certain talent for business."

Mr. Luo pondered for a moment, "He has been with Gu Ning since he was a child, and he does have some of Gu Ning's influence. But in terms of business talent, he is probably still not as good as Gu Ning. Lele, on the other hand, has completely inherited Gu Ning's business acumen, but unfortunately she is too playful. If she is willing to take over the Gu Group, there will be no chance for Li Tingsheng to become the richest man in Gucheng."

However, Fu Hanting did not agree with his father's assessment that Gu Ranle was "too playful".

"She's not playful, she just doesn't pay attention to things that don't interest her. I predict that within three years, 'Gu Chengwei' will definitely become the leader of domestic security companies."

Mr. Luo sighed, a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes, "Why do you think she has a crush on that boy from the Li family? Boss, can't you try to win her over?"

Fu Hanting: "Father, don't underestimate Li Shenzhi. He is not a sick cat."

Mr. Luo snorted, his tone full of confidence, "Even if he is a tiger, he is no match for my eldest son."

"By the way," Mr. Luo changed the subject and asked, "Is Lele's mother really Jiang Lan?"

"It should be correct." Fu Hanting replied with a hint of certainty in his tone.

"Does your grandfather know that Lele recognized Mr. Jiang?" Mr. Luo continued to ask.

Fu Hanting shook his head, indicating that he didn't know. "I don't know. You can ask Grandpa in person later."

Mr. Luo nodded and continued, "I heard that Mr. Jiang has gathered his family and announced that he has severed his father-daughter relationship with Jiang Lan, but this matter has not been announced to the public yet."

Fu Hanting chuckled, seemingly not surprised by this. "Didn't you say you'd cut off ties back then? What happened?"

"It should be different this time," Mr. Luo shook his head and said seriously, "According to the information I received, Gu Ning's car accident was not an accident. That incident was related to Jiang Lan."

"Where did you get this information?" Fu Hanting frowned, obviously shocked by the news.

"Don't worry about where I got the news from, but it should be reliable."

Mr. Luo waved his hand, indicating that Fu Hanting did not need to ask about the source of the information.

"I guess Mr. Jiang must know something, otherwise why would he suddenly make such a decision?"

At the same time, the Jiang family's old house was immersed in tranquility.

As soon as Mr. Jiang saw Gu Ranle, he told her with a smile on his face that he had slept particularly soundly last night, as if all the fatigue from years of experience had been swept away.

He begged Gu Ranle to give him acupuncture again today to continue this rare comfort.

Gu Ranle was originally going to give him acupuncture, so he just agreed.

During the acupuncture process, Mr. Jiang actually fell asleep peacefully, breathing evenly and deeply, and it was obvious that he had great trust in Gu Ranle's technique.

His face looked exceptionally peaceful, as if all his sorrows were dissolved by this moment of tranquility.

When the acupuncture was over, the old man was still in a deep sleep.

Gu Ranle quietly left the room, just as Jiang Haisheng came over with a heavy iron box in his arms, his steps a little heavy.

"Miss Lele, this is something the old man asked me to pass on to you." He said respectfully, his eyes revealing an indescribable complex emotion.

Gu Ranle looked at the iron box in his hand. The pattern on the box was badly worn, but the pattern of the moon could still be vaguely seen.

It was probably during the Mid-Autumn Festival of a certain year, and this was a box used to hold mooncakes.

"What is it?" Gu Ranle asked.

Jiang Haisheng smiled and said, "Miss Lele, you will know when you open it. It's a little heavy, please be careful."

Gu Ranle reached out to take it. It was indeed a bit heavy, which made her even more curious about what was inside.

When I opened the box, I saw that it was filled with all kinds of items: a stack of property deeds, a stack of black cards, and a pile of heavy 500-gram gold bars, which sparkled with an alluring luster under the light.

In addition, there are some exquisite jewelry, both made of gold and jade, each of which exudes a unique temperament and charm.

These items are undoubtedly priceless treasures.

Recalling what Grandpa Jiang announced in front of everyone in the Jiang family yesterday, Gu Ranle guessed that these might be the gifts that Grandpa Jiang prepared for Jiang Lan every year during the twenty-five years since she ran away from home.

Perhaps, this is his longing and blessing for his daughter far away, preserved in such a special way.

"You may not believe it when I tell you this." Jiang Haisheng spoke slowly, with a hint of emotion in his voice, "One night 25 years ago, to be exact, on the third day of June, just after midnight, the old man suddenly woke up from his dream and called me to his room.

He told me solemnly that I should prepare a gift on that day every year, saying it was a gift for the girl.

I asked him what kind of gifts he was preparing, and he made a list for me, detailing the requirements for each item.

Every year on the day before the third day of June, he would remind me to prepare gifts for him.

He kept the iron box himself and placed it in a place no one knew.

After meeting you the day before yesterday, he came back and hugged this iron box, crying and laughing. He was too embarrassed to give it to you, so he asked me to pass it on. I hope you won’t refuse it.”

"So, these are not birthday gifts prepared for Jiang Lan?" Gu Ranle was skeptical about Jiang Haisheng's words and still had doubts in her heart.

Jiang Haisheng shook his head, "Of course not. After the eldest lady ran away from home, the old man was angry for many years and did not allow anyone to mention the eldest lady."

Gu Ranle was silent for a moment, feeling mixed emotions.

She looked at the iron box in her hand and the treasures inside, and felt the deep and complex emotions of Mr. Jiang.

She decided to ask Gu Xiaohei to confirm the authenticity of Jiang Haisheng's words.

"Gu Xiaohei, come out and tell us."