So Old Grand Master Qin focused all his attention on the next generation. When Ah Ze turned five, he was brought to the Qin Family’s Courtyard.
Now, his wish has finally co true. Although the thod is slightly different, the end result is the sa; Ah Ze has always been soone who does great things.
He is quite open-minded and supports whatever his son will do in the future.
Moreover, he believes in his son’s ability to excel in anything he does.
So he feels assured that the Qin Family has soone to succeed them.
As for what Ah Ze’s descendants will do, he feels that’s not sothing for him to worry about. Therefore, he now focuses most of his energy on art and antiques.
This past year, under the guidance of Old Patriarch Gu, he participated in so private gatherings with the big nas in the antique world. It truly broadened his horizons.
There are many items he had never seen before and much knowledge he had never encountered. To him, each piece of antique seems like a witness to history, and every antique tells its own historical story, narrating their past and present lives.
So he was sowhat concerned and finally asked, "Qiaoqiao, is the matter serious?"
Gu Qiaoqiao laughed, "It’s not serious; it’s already been taken care of. There were just so issues with the jade accessories, so they had to be re-assessed."
Oh, I see, Qin Xuan felt relieved.
At this mont, Qin Yize also ca out of the room, having washed up.
He was pressed for ti, so he sat at the dining table. Gu Qiaoqiao served him a bowl of porridge and quietly asked, "Will you leave after breakfast?"
Qin Yize took the porridge bowl and smiled gently at Gu Qiaoqiao, "Yes, it’ll be a few days before I’m back."
Having said that, Qin Yize didn’t delay and quickly began eating breakfast. His pace was indeed swift, and by the ti the breakfast spread filled the table, he was already done. Everyone in the family was used to this behavior, including Gu Qiaoqiao.
After saying a few words to the family, Qin Yize hurriedly left the Qin Family Old Residence, and the rest of the Qin family leisurely began their breakfast.
Being a teacher indeed has its perks; they still have three weeks before school starts, as it’s still holiday ti. Qin Xuan thought of sothing, smiling as he asked, "Qiaoqiao, has your dad co back?"
"Not yet, he’ll probably be back in a week."
At this point, Shen Manru beca interested, "Qiaoqiao, your dad’s book is really great; I wonder how the drama adaptation will turn out?"
"They say the director is good, so it should be okay."
"What works has that director done?" Shen Manru asked knowledgeably.
Gu Qiaoqiao paused and awkwardly laughed, "I actually don’t know, I forgot to ask. I’ll ask my dad when he cos back."
Shen Manru tapped her fingers on the table, saying to Qin Xuan, "A well-written book also needs a good screenwriter, a good director, and so good actors to beco a great production. Otherwise, it’s wasted effort."
Qin Xuan cast a sideways glance at his wife, "You’re such a know-it-all."
"Of course I am, Mom and I watch TV dramas every day at ho. Is there anything we don’t know? We’re the most qualified to speak up, aren’t we, Mom?"
Shen Manru quickly turned to Grandma Qin for support, who nodded with a smile, "Yes, your wife and I watch TV dramas when we’re free, so we are more knowledgeable than you.
Qin Xuan thought for a mont and smiled as he looked at Gu Qiaoqiao, saying, "Without investigation, there’s no right to speak."
Gu Qiaoqiao laughed cheekily.
At this mont, the phone in the living room rang suddenly. Who could be calling so early?
Qin Yize just left, so it wouldn’t be him, and it can’t be Xiao Yu, as that little girl is having too much fun in Jinling City to think about calling ho. Gu Qiaoqiao was closest to the phone, so she put down her chopsticks and quickly picked up the receiver.
Before Gu Qiaoqiao could speak, the caller urgently said, "I want to speak to Gu Qiaoqiao."
"Shang Qing?" Gu Qiaoqiao asked, surprised.
"Qiaoqiao, it’s , I’m Shang Qing."
"I recognized you; why are you calling so early?" Gu Qiaoqiao casually inquired.
Unexpectedly, there was a silence on the other side.
Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t understand and quickly asked, "Shang Qing, is there sothing you need? Why aren’t you speaking up? What’s wrong?"
"Qiaoqiao, it’s not convenient to talk about this on the phone. Where are you now? Can I co to find you?"
Gu Qiaoqiao rolled her eyes helplessly, "You called the Qin Family, yet you’re asking where I am. Did you wake up too early and not fully wake up yet?"
Shang Qing was stunned, unable to speak under Gu Qiaoqiao’s teasing.
Gu Qiaoqiao quickly softened her tone, "Alright, alright, I was just joking with you earlier. I’m not going anywhere this morning, and I’ll be waiting for you at ho."
"Qiaoqiao, wait for , I’m coming right over," Shang Qing said before hanging up the phone.
Listening to the dial tone, Gu Qiaoqiao’s eyebrows furrowed involuntarily; Shang Qing’s voice sounded different from usual.
What could she want to discuss with ?
No point speculating; Shang Qing will be here soon, and then I’ll know. Subsequently, Gu Qiaoqiao set the phone down and returned to the dining room. Grandma Qin asked, "Qiaoqiao, was it Xiao Yu calling?"
"No, it was Shang Qing; she’s coming over to see ."
"Oh, that girl, haven’t seen her in a long ti. Isn’t she graduating soon?" Grandma Qin asked concernedly.
Before Gu Qiaoqiao could respond, Qin Xuan shook his head, "Not yet, she’ll be starting her senior year."
Shang Qing is at the university where Qin Xuan works, so he definitely knows.
Grandma Qin sighed, "The kids from back then have all grown up; ti really flies, and I’ve grown old..."
"Grandma, you’re not old compared to your peers. You look twenty years younger than them; look at your dark hair, it’s getting fuller. You’re turning back the clock!"
Gu Qiaoqiao teased with a cheerful smile.
Shen Manru glanced at Gu Qiaoqiao, not understanding why she liked her more and more now. Sotis, people are indeed peculiar beings; when you like soone, you find them delightful everywhere, even if they’re staring at you, you still feel happy inside.
Feeling awkward, Shen Manru handed Gu Qiaoqiao a tea egg, "Yesterday, Grandma personally made these five-spice tea eggs. Try them; they taste great."
Gu Qiaoqiao peeled the tea egg and took a bite; it was indeed deliciously flavored all the way through. Drinking a sip of porridge along with it made for a mouth full of fragrance.
Gu Qiaoqiao extended her hand and gave a thumbs up, "Grandma, your tea eggs are truly the best."
"If you like them, have another one," Grandma Qin said, taking another tea egg from the small bowl and handing it to Gu Qiaoqiao.
Gu Qiaoqiao quickly waved her hand, "Grandma, oh Grandma, I really can’t eat another one. If I do, my stomach might burst."
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