At the Gu family, at this very moment.
Just as Gu Xian had speculated, Old Mr. Gu was already waiting there impatiently.
After going up and downstairs a few times, Old Mr. Gu finally strolled over to the door and looked like he was about to go out.
Butler Zhou came over and stopped him. Sir, Aunty Mei had just called and let us know that they are already on their way. It was just a few minutes ago. It will probably take them another 20 minutes or so coming from Second Young Masters place. Its windy outside today. Its best that you wait for them indoor.
Butler Zhou earned himself a stare from Old Mr. Gu. What do you mean I am waiting for them? I am just going check out my seedlings outside. You have a problem with that?
Old Mr. Gu read about the saying a phoenix will only rest on a sycamore and have someone brought him sycamore seedlings so he could plant them himself.
Nevertheless, it was obvious that that wasnt what was on Old Mr. Gus mind right now.
Ay, let me see if its time to water my seedlings, said Old Mr. Gu relaxingly as he walked out of the house.
Butler Zhou smiled behind him and didnt call you out on it.
Oh, stop following me around. Go have someone checked and see if there is anything else that needs to be picked up. And, have the kitchen prepare a few extra dishes of sweets. And dont make those out-of-date ones; make the ones that are raved about online right now, said Old Mr. Gu.
He went out side of the house by himself after he was done talking.
***
Gu Xi and the other arrived at the Gus place not too long after.
The Gus main residence was huge. The house was in the middle and surrounded by a ring of garden. As the building was old and looked to have profound heritage.
The garden surrounding it, however, gave a refreshing and delicate feel.
Old Mr. Gu had this redone specifically for Gu Xi.
***
Their car drove all the way inside the garden.
They havent even got to the front yet and Gu Xi could also see Old Mr. Gu and the others out front.
Gu Xi was a little dazed by such a grand gesture and she started getting nervous.
After the car had stopped and Gu Shao had gotten out, Gu Xi quickly got out after him and stood somewhat uncomfortably after him.
Gu Shao turned and saw Gu Xi standing slightly behind him to one side docilely with her head lowered a little.
She had always been a docile one but he had rarely seen her like this.
Scared? asked Gu Shao.
No. Gu Shao looked up at Gu Shao and quickly shook her head in denial.
She had been looking forward to meeting with the rest of the Gu family but, when it was actually happening, she was nervous.
As much as she had denied it but the way she was biting down on her lower lip and how her hands were clutching tightly onto her sleeve showed her nervousness.
Lets go. Gu Shao placed his hand on her head.
He didnt say much but the warmth coming from his hand made Gu Xi relaxed all of a sudden.
Old Mr. Gu and the others were already waiting eagerly for Gu Xi.
Gu Shao walked over to Old Mr. Gu with Gu Xi.
Dad. He called him.
And, Old Mr. Gu ignored him completely. All he saw was his very cute granddaughter.
Xixi, I am Grandpa. He introduced himself to her.
Even though Old Mr. Gu had gone to look at Gu Xi quite a few times behind Gu Shaos back in the past but, with her standing in front of him, Old Mr. Gu was still very emotional.
Gu Shao looked at the old man who was leaning down a little to talk to her.
Old Mr. Gu was the type with a very solemn and almost mean look. But he was now smiling as brightly as he could and doing his best to appear loving.
It looked a little out of character but Gu Xi felt a warmth in her heart.
Hi Grandpa, said Gu Xi to Old Mr. Gu sweetly.
Haha, good, good, good. Old Mr. Gu nodded.
Old Mr. Gu thought about how docile his granddaughter was before he finally pointed to Gu Feng and his wife, standing next to him, and introduced them to Gu Xi, They are your Big Uncle and Aunty.
Gu Xi looked in the direction that Old Mr. Gu was pointing in and looked at Gu Feng.
Among Gu Feng, Gu Shao, and Gu Xian, Gu Shao and Gu Xian looked most similar to each other. Gu Fengs features were broader and gave a sturdier feel.
It was mentioned in the novel that her first uncle had always been in the military and only resumed an administrative role after being involved in an accident.
He met her first aunty after he had transferred to the administrative role and she worked in the same unit as him.
Gu Xi greeted them docilely as well.
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