Chapter 227: Poisoning

Translator: _Min_

Wu Zhen approached Gu Dai with a troubled look and said, Miss, 1 tried to persuade Miss Gu Zhi to leave, but she wouldnt, and Miss Gu Yin is also with her. I couldnt bring myself to speak too harshly.

Gu Dai nodded and responded, Uncle Wu, you can go about your business; leave this to me.

Wu Zhen was reluctant to leave, considering Gu Zhi harbored ill intentions toward the young miss. He worried that bringing Gu Yin along was part of a scheme to harm Gu Dai, perhaps even to drug her.

Understanding what Wu Zhen was about to caution, Gu Dai cut him off, Dont worry, nothing will happen.

Seeing the resolve in Gu Dais eyes, Wu Zhen had no choice but to leave.

Gu Zhis face twisted in displeasure. She hadnt expected to be ignored by Gu Dai, who instead whispered something to old man Wu Zhen.

When Gu Dais gaze finally fell on her, Gu Zhi hurriedly mustered a smile and softly greeted, Daidai.

Gu Dai casually acknowledged her before turning her attention to Gu Yin and asking softly, Yinyin, is that so?

Gu Yin looked at Gu Zhi timidly, remembering her cousins instructions before coming, and nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Gu Zhi smiled and said, See, Daidai, 1 didnt lie to you, right?

Gu Dai didnt respond to Gu Zhis remark, but Gu Zhi didnt show any signs of discomfort. She continued, After seeing Yinyin, Ive realized that we, as sisters, should live in harmony. If Ive done anything wrong in the past, going forward

Gu Dai didnt respond to Gu Zhis words, instead she looked directly at her and said earnestly, Its not about what you might do wrong; its what you did do wrong!

Gu Zhis expression froze into an awkward smile. Yes, right. It was me. I did wrong.

If you know you were wrong, then follow Uncle Wu and take care of the work in the villa, Gu Dai instructed.

Gu Zhi was stunned and then exclaimed, What!

With a calm tone, Gu Dai said, Its been several days since you last ran away, but you were right about one thingwe sisters should get along. So, you only have to do it for three days, and then you wont have to anymore.

Reluctantly accepting the limited punishment, Gu Zhi gritted her teeth and agreed, Fine, Ill do it! But may 1 speak to Yinyin first?

A flicker of darkness crossed Gu Dais eyes before she replied after a few seconds, You may.

Gu Zhi crouched down, whispering plaintively into Gu Yins ear, You see, 1 told you your cousin Daidai is out to get me. Now I have to do all the hard and tiresome work. Do you want a life like this?

Gu Yin shook her head fearfully and asked in a trembling voice, But isnt it because you did something wrong that shes punis.h.i.+ng you? If I dont make mistakes, 1 wont end up like you, right?

Caught off guard, Gu Zhi quickly said, It was just a small mistake 1 made, and shes punis.h.i.+ng me severely for it. Plus, shes got a temper. Its easy to unintentionally provoke her.

Gu Yin nodded, still not fully understanding.

Relieved that Gu Yin seemed to absorb her words, Gu Zhi instructed softly,

Just do as I taught you at home, okay?

Gu Yin whispered in acknowledgment, 1 understand.

With that, Gu Zhi left, rea.s.sured.

Gu Yin mustered courage in her heart and looked up at Gu Dai tentatively, offering, Cousin Gu Dai, are you thirsty? Ill go get you some fresh water.

Gu Dai, who had not heard the conversation but guessed its gist, called Gu Yin, who was about to get her water, Im not thirsty, and theres still water in my cup.

Gu Yin hesitated before insisting, This water isnt fresh anymore. Ill get you a new one!

After, Gu Yin picked up the cup and ran towards the kitchen.

Once in the kitchen, Gu Yin looked back and, seeing that Gu Dai hadnt followed, breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Dai emptied the water from her cup and took out the powder Gu Zhi had given her, pouring a good amount into the cup. But as she tried to add hot water, she struggledthe countertop was too high, and she couldnt quite reach the water dispenser.

Stretching on her tiptoes, she pressed the dispenser, watching as the powder dissolved with a sense of relief.

But just as she was about to retract her hand, she accidentally touched the hot water. A sharp pain caused her to cry out and lose her balance. With a crash, she tumbled to the floor..