“Pfft!”
Gu Yunlang quickly covered his mouth. Honestly, Yunxi’s tongue was quite sharp—she always said exactly what people least wanted to hear.
Gu Yan glanced downstairs, then quickly turned her head back. What did Third Brother mean just now? Was he mocking her?
No… probably not. He must have been laughing at this country bumpkin for speaking without restraint.
“My makeup skills are actually pretty good. It’s just that I’m at home, so I kept it simple. I’ve been waiting outside for a long time—I wanted to give you a welcome gift.”
As she spoke, Gu Yan opened the exquisite box. Inside lay a diamond necklace. The diamond wasn’t large, but it was clearly genuine.
[Could it be that I really judged her too harshly? Is Gu Yan sincerely giving me a diamond necklace?]
“What’s wrong, don’t you like it? I specially picked it when I heard you were coming. I even bought a matching pair—look, I’m wearing one too.”
Gu Yan pulled out the necklace from around her neck. Upon closer inspection, it was exactly the same.
[No… she’s the female lead of the story, loved by everyone. She can’t wait to drive me out. How could she be this kind-hearted?]
“Just accept it.”
“Alright!”
Gu Yunxi had already figured things out. “Thank you, sister. You’re so kind. I’ll accept it. But honestly, I only wear these material things occasionally. What I really like is money. If you truly care about me, you could transfer me some.”
After all, several of my brothers already gave me one million each as pocket money. You can just give me eight hundred thousand or so.
Gu Yan hadn’t expected Gu Yunxi to be this shameless—asking for money right to her face. But since the gift had been accepted, today’s goal was achieved.
“Sure, I’ll help you put it on. That way, when you go out, others will envy us.”
[Envy? I envy your schemes. You want to steal my luck? Once I leave, I’ll put this thing on a dog and see how you plot against me then.]
Gu Yunlang: My sister is just too adorable.
“Alipay has received 500,000 yuan.”
Hearing the notification, Gu Yunxi happily put away her phone. A bit stingy, though.
Gu Yan returned to her room, satisfied, touching the pendant on her neck.
This really is a good item. It wasn’t a waste of money. Once I seize her luck, she’ll leave in disgrace.
She pulled out a book from under her pillow: “The Fake Heiress Is Pampered by Her Five Brothers.” The female lead in the book really resembled her. So what if Gu Yunxi was the real heiress? In the end, she would still meet a miserable fate.
“Where are you going?”
Gu Yunxi had just slung her bag over her shoulder and was about to head out when Third Brother stopped her.
“I’m going out for a bit.”
Gu Yunlang stood up. “Let’s go. I’ll go with you.”
“You know where I’m going?”
“Of course.”
This guy must’ve been lurking in my livestream.
The two drove to the Liu family residence, following navigation until they finally found an incense shop.
Gu Yunxi couldn’t help but complain—these kinds of shops were really hard to find. Fortunately, it was large and had everything.
After telling the shop owner what she needed, Qu Wenguang looked her up and down. “Miss, are you planning to perform some ritual? I may sell these things, but I still have to advise you—those online guides teaching this stuff aren’t reliable.”
“Don’t take them seriously. That’ll be 600 yuan. QR code or cash?”
Gu Yunxi: !!!
“Boss, can I get your contact? If I need anything later, I’ll order from you.”
Qu Wenguang still smiled. “Sure. But don’t believe in superstition too much. We should trust science. Here’s my contact.”
Gu Yunxi noted it down, then glanced at his face. “Your wife is about to give birth, right? Your wish will come true. I’m leaving.”
The shop assistant helped load the items into the trunk. Only after the car drove away did he snap back to reality.
“How did she know my wife is about to give birth… and that my wish will come true?”
“Could it be… she really has some ability?”
His phone rang—it was his wife. When he answered, she told him her water had broken.
Unbelievable. He hung up, quickly arranged the shop, and rushed out.
“Yunxi, why did you say he would get his wish? How did you know his wife was about to give birth?”
Gu Yunxi looked out the window at the scenery. “Heavenly secrets must not be revealed.”
“Putting on airs.”
Two hours later, they arrived at the new district. Jiangcheng New District had only been developed in recent years. As the leading enterprise, the Liu family had practically taken on all the construction here.
But with her sharp eyes, she noticed that many projects had indeed been halted.
“Yunxi, actually Second Brother started an investment company with friends. He once wanted to collaborate with the Liu family, but too many people wanted to work with them. Their small company wasn’t even considered, so things have been average these past few years.”
“I see. Then after I solve the Liu family’s problem, I’ll give him some guidance.”
Gu Yunlang glanced at her. “You can really handle it? Even though the Liu family is declining, they’re still one of the top five companies in Jiangcheng. If you can establish a connection, your Second Brother will be overjoyed.”
“It’s just a small matter—just a flick of my fingers. Let me do something good for the Second Brother I’ve never met.”
[Then I’ll just squeeze some money out of him later. It won’t be long before I become a little rich woman.]
The car stopped halfway up Nanshan.
The two got out. The scenery was stunning, and all the buildings across the mountainside belonged to the Liu family.
Everywhere seemed to scream: We’re rich.
Compared to their own home, there was simply no comparison.
“Yingying Yixiao, are you there? I’m at your gate.”
After nearly three hours of silence, the livestream finally had activity. Many viewers had come out of curiosity but left when they saw nothing.
Now, fewer than twenty people remained. Gu Yunxi turned on the camera.
[The streamer finally came back. We almost waited forever.]
[Good that you’re back. I just woke up and already got my stool ready.]
Liu Ying heard the activity and quickly went out with Butler Zhou. Sure enough, she saw a man and a woman at the entrance of the estate.
“Beautiful streamer, you finally arrived.”
Gu Yunxi ended the connection. “Sister Liu, do you mind if I livestream?”
“No problem. Come in quickly. Everyone already knows about our family’s situation. If you can really cure Grandpa, you’ll slap those so-called doctors in the face.”
Liu Ying stepped forward, holding her hand, then curiously looked at Gu Yunlang. “Is this your boyfriend? He’s quite handsome.”
“He’s my Third Brother. Let’s go.”
[Even though my brothers are good-looking, compared to that sickly man, they’re still far inferior.]
Gu Yunlang raised an eyebrow slightly. Am I really that bad? Could it be that after just one brief encounter, she’s taken a liking to He Sihan?