Chapter 43: Peace Blessing

Translator: _Min_

Gu Dais attention fell on the box in Gu Mings hands, causing her to question, What is this?

Gu Ming lifted the lid, presenting a jade pendant of a peace blessing.

The peace blessing didnt stand out, in fact, it could be described as quite worn. A quick look could tell that it had been around for several years. It was the kind of thing most wouldnt bother to look at twice.

But Gu Dai reacted with surprise when she saw the peace blessing.

Struggling to believe her own eyes, she rubbed them and took the peace blessing straight from Gu Mings hand, wondering, Why is younger uncles peace blessing here?

As a four-year-old, Gu Dai once found herself alone at home when a fire broke out, possibly due to dry weather. By the time the heat woke her up, the surrounding area was already on fire. Overwhelmed with fear, she cried loudly. Thats when her younger uncle braved the flames to rescue her.

s.h.i.+elded by her uncle, Gu Dai only had minor injuries. But the uncle succ.u.mbed to smoke inhalation and didnt survive, even after being rushed to the hospital.

The peace blessing was a gift she had given to her uncle. Why was it now with Gu Ming?

Gu Ming didnt directly answer Gu Dais question, but instead said, Gu Dai, were all family. But youve frozen the cards of your elder uncles family. If your younger uncle knew this, he would be hurt.

Gu Dai wasnt easy to fool. She saw through Gu Mings intention.

Unable to hold back, she sneered, 1 think if my younger uncle knew you were asking for money using his name, he would be even more hurt! As far as 1 know, the cards tied to the elder uncles family are company property. Since Ive taken over the company, the money is mine. Isnt it normal to freeze non-company expenditures? Or are you implying that the elder uncle is so poor that he has to use someone elses card?

Gu Mings intentions were indeed as she said, but hearing it spelled out so plainly, he couldnt help feeling humiliated. He blamed Gu Zhi in his mind. If she hadnt complained about not being able to afford clothes and pushed him to ask Gu Dai for money, he wouldnt have ended up in such an embarra.s.sing situation.

Gu Ming even harbored the thought of getting rid of Gu Zhi.

But Gu Dai enjoyed seeing Gu Ming in this state and suggested, 1 can lend money to my elder uncle.

For a moment, Gu Ming was taken aback and looked at Gu Dai with disbelief.

Gu Dai didnt meet Gu Mings gaze but continued, I will ask Uncle Lin to transfer ten thousand to you.

What can ten thousand do? Gu Ming roared, his eyes wide.

Su Ting, who had been standing quietly behind Gu Dai, stepped forward and blocked Gu Mings view. He looked at him coldly, replying, Ten thousand is enough for an ordinary family to live on for a month.

Seeing Su Ting in front of her, Gu Dai felt a sense of safety. She added, If elder uncle thinks its too little, then I wont ask Uncle Lin to transfer the money.

Frustrated, Gu Ming clenched his fists.

He thought ten thousand was too little, but his funds had been frozen, and he only had a few thousand left. At this point, ten thousand was a significant sum for him.

Eventually, Gu Ming accepted the money, bowed, and left.

Before leaving, he turned and glared at Gu Dai, swearing in his heart that once he successfully moved the Gu familys a.s.sets overseas in a few days, he would make Gu Dai kneel before him and apologize!

Su Ting immediately noticed Gu Mings hostile gaze. Sister, 1 think Gu Ming is up to something.

I know, Gu Dai quietly acknowledged, meeting Su Tings confused gaze. She bit her lip and added, Its part of my plan. Nothing will go wrong.

Hearing Gu Dais words, Su Ting felt rea.s.sured.

At this moment, Gu Dai was completely focused on the peace blessing. She closed her eyes, recalling the recent events. Suddenly, she had a realization. Recalling a possibility, her eyes flickered with sharpness.

The doctor had said her younger uncle had died because he didnt receive medical attention in time.. And the one who had brought her younger uncle to the hospital was Gu Ming!