“A warehouse?
What warehouse?
Was it the place she had just seen?
Wasn’t that her home? How had it suddenly become a warehouse?
And there was even an encyclopedia system? Didn’t that mean she could learn about anything she wanted?
Gu Xiaoxiao was delighted. Wasn’t this basically a cheat ability?
She burst out laughing. Having a cheat ability was great—at least she would be able to survive in this era.
After being excited for a while, Gu Xiaoxiao left the space. Looking at the crude and dilapidated surroundings, her mood instantly sank to the bottom.
At that moment, she wanted nothing more than to howl at the sky.
Heavens! My company hadn’t even started making a profit yet, and you dragged me here! How heartless! Am I destined to work myself to the bone in every lifetime?
Old Madam Gu watched Gu Xiaoxiao frowning and thought she was feeling unwell. Standing by the bedside, she didn’t know what to do.
All she could do was gently smooth out the wrinkles between Gu Xiaoxiao’s brows.
After a good night’s sleep, Gu Xiaoxiao felt much lighter. The pain in her head was no longer as noticeable.
When Old Madam Gu brought breakfast into the room and saw that Gu Xiaoxiao was already awake, her face immediately softened into a kind smile. She asked gently, afraid of startling her.
“Xiaoxiao, you’re awake?”
Seeing that it was Old Madam Gu, Gu Xiaoxiao raised a bright smile and greeted her cheerfully.
“Good morning, Grandma!”
Old Madam Gu stared blankly at her radiant smile.
Is this really my granddaughter? Since when has she smiled at me so sweetly?
Gu Xiaoxiao noticed that Old Madam Gu was standing there in a daze. The bowl in her hands was so hot that her skin had turned red, yet she seemed completely unaware of it.
“Grandma, what’s wrong? Look at you—your hand is getting burned, and you’re still standing there!”
Gu Xiaoxiao hurriedly took the bowl from her hands and set it down. Looking at Old Madam Gu’s reddened hand, she felt a pang of concern and gently blew on it.
Unexpectedly, Old Madam Gu suddenly looked at her with worry and reached out to touch her forehead.
“Xiaoxiao, are you alright? If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, you must tell Grandma.”
The concern in Old Madam Gu’s voice was so sincere that Gu Xiaoxiao’s eyes instantly reddened.
It had been a long time since she had felt such genuine care.
She quickly lowered her head, adjusted her emotions, then looked up again and flashed a bright smile.
“Grandma, I’m fine. After recovering from this illness, I actually feel healthier than before.”
Afraid that she wouldn’t believe her, Gu Xiaoxiao spun around a few times to demonstrate.
Seeing that her granddaughter really was fine, Old Madam Gu immediately beamed with joy.
“That’s good, that’s good.”
The wrinkles on her smiling face deepened as she gazed at Gu Xiaoxiao with affection.
Then she suddenly remembered why she had come in. Picking up the bowl from the table again, she said,
“I almost forgot. Here, Xiaoxiao, eat this.”
The bowl was filled with steamed egg custard, topped with a few bits of pork cracklings.
Gu Xiaoxiao knew that this was the finest food the family could afford.
Taking the bowl, she scooped up a spoonful and held it out toward Old Madam Gu.
“Grandma, you should have the first bite.”
Old Madam Gu froze.
Looking at the spoon by her mouth, she felt deeply moved.
In the past, whenever there was something delicious, Gu Xiaoxiao would always eat first. Everyone else came after her.
That was why she had grown up so delicate.
While everyone else in the village spent their days working under the sun and wind, her skin remained fair and tender.
With a slightly choked voice, Old Madam Gu said,
“Grandma won’t eat. Xiaoxiao should eat.”
She tried to push the spoon back, but couldn’t move it. She didn’t dare use too much force, afraid the custard would spill.
But Gu Xiaoxiao wasn’t willing to give in.
Her hand didn’t move an inch as she said firmly,
“If Grandma won’t eat, then I won’t eat either.”
She placed the bowl and spoon on the table and turned away, sitting on the bed in a huff.
Now that was the Gu Xiaoxiao everyone knew.
Whenever things didn’t go her way, she would throw a little tantrum.
But this time, the reason was different.
This time, she was being stubborn because she wanted her grandmother to have a bite of the egg custard.
Seeing her granddaughter sulking, Old Madam Gu hurried over to coax her.
“Oh, my precious Xiaoxiao, that custard was made for you. If you give some to Grandma, there won’t be enough left for you!”
Looking at Gu Xiaoxiao’s thin frame, she felt the girl needed more nourishment.
Look how pale that little face is. It’s heartbreaking.
If anyone else heard Old Madam Gu’s thoughts, they would definitely argue with her.
Gu Xiaoxiao? Thin? Weak?
Well, her skin was indeed very fair.
But it wasn’t the pale complexion of someone frail!
There was nothing weak about Gu Xiaoxiao.
As far as the Gu family was concerned, the word “weak” had never had anything to do with her.
“No! If Grandma doesn’t eat, then I’m not eating either!”
Seeing how serious she was, Old Madam Gu lightly touched her lips to the spoonful of custard.
“Grandma ate it, see? Now hurry and eat.”
Of course, Gu Xiaoxiao knew she was only pretending.
Not even a crumb of egg had actually entered her mouth.
She sighed inwardly.
Forget it. This is a long-term project. I’ll take it slowly.
After everything that had happened, she was genuinely hungry.
She picked up the bowl and ate the custard spoonful by spoonful.
Old Madam Gu watched her with a face full of satisfaction.
After Gu Xiaoxiao finished eating, she collected the bowl and reminded her,
“Xiaoxiao, if you’re tired, go back to sleep. Grandma’s going out now.”
But Gu Xiaoxiao had no intention of sleeping.
After yesterday’s rest, she felt refreshed and full of energy.
“No, Grandma. Let me help you. Is there anything I can do?”
Old Madam Gu was surprised.
In the past, Gu Xiaoxiao had acted like a pampered young master, staying at home and never lifting a finger.
“No need. You don’t need to do anything.”
Gu Xiaoxiao pouted.
She knew it.
Mistaking her pout for anger, Old Madam Gu quickly explained,
“No, no, that’s not what I mean. Grandma just can’t bear to let you do any work.”
Her family treated her so carefully that it made Gu Xiaoxiao uncomfortable.
In fact, it made her heart ache.
“Grandma, don’t spoil me so much. I’m grown up now. After this injury, I’ve realized a lot of things. I can’t keep living like this. I want to treat all of you well. I want to earn money for the family, let everyone live in a big house, and even buy a few maids for you to order around!”
As she spoke, her eyes sparkled, as if she could already see that future before her.
Old Madam Gu didn’t interrupt.
She simply looked at Gu Xiaoxiao with doting affection.
My Xiaoxiao is such a good girl.
Those people outside actually called her a female devil.
How could they say such things about her precious granddaughter?
Her granddaughter was so wonderful—she even wanted to buy maids for her!
The next time she heard anyone speak badly about Xiaoxiao, she’d tear their mouths apart herself!”