Chapter 346: Chapter 346: Asking for Trouble Chapter 346: Chapter 346: Asking for Trouble As she spoke, she seemed to remember something and pointed at Gu Qiaoqiao, her voice raising sharply in accusation, “You dare to frame me for theft? I’m telling you, this is far from over. Today, you need to clear things up, otherwise this so-called family recognition banquet won’t be happening.”
Gu Qiaoqiao snorted with a laugh, “What grand airs you put on. But that’s truly how you feel, isn’t it? Unfortunately, you don’t have that ability. Though, you certainly do have the ability to steal from my grandfather.”
Gu Yajing knew in her heart that Gu Qiaoqiao was referring to the Jade Flute, which was given by her father to that wretch, Alina.
Lin Qinghuan mentioned it was from Yubao Square, and was of great value. Although Gu Qiaoqiao’s grandfather was a member of the Gu Family, wasn’t everything he owned from Yubao Square as well?
Moreover, after he passed away, naturally those belongings belonged to Yubao Square even more.
Plus, her father had said that the Jade Flute was given to him by Great Grandfather.
However, at this moment, how could the usually arrogant Gu Yajing know that this was a deception by Gu Cheng?
He simply did not want his children to know that he was stealing.
And how could Gu Cheng possibly anticipate that today Gu Yajing would lose her sanity?
If he had known, even if it meant breaking her legs, he would have had to get her out of here.
So, it’s sometimes the will of heaven, isn’t it?
Gu Yajing glared fiercely at Gu Qiaoqiao, her teeth clenched in rage, “Gu Qiaoqiao, how dare you slander me this way. I will not let you off today. That Jade Flute is from Yubao Square, a birthday gift from my grandfather to my father. You’re spouting nonsense and spitting blood. Come, let’s go and reason with the Old Patriarch.”
Having said that, Gu Yajing was about to move forward.
Gu Qiaoqiao certainly didn’t want to disturb Great Grandfather and Great Grandma’s mood at this time.
After all, dealing with such a small fry hardly required the intervention of the Old Patriarch.
Gu Qiaoqiao opened her purse, pulling out the box containing the Jade Flute.
This was a gift she was prepared to personally present to Great Grandma later.
It was also to let everyone know that the pearls that were nurtured by the Jade Flute for over fifty years represented her grandfather’s filial piety.
Even though he had departed forever, the things he left behind would always remain.
Moreover, Great Grandma had recovered from her grief, and many things had become less significant to her.
She also knew what was important now and that she needed to protect her family.
Gu Qiaoqiao opened the box and, holding the Jade Flute, asked Gu Yajing, “The birthday gift from the Old Patriarch to your father that you mentioned, is it this?”
Gu Yajing’s eyes were bloodshot with hatred as she said, “Exactly, that’s it. If you know what’s good for you, you’d better return it. It’s my father’s stuff.”
Then, as if something else occurred to her, she sneered, “But if you like it, you can keep it as a welcoming gift for you.”
Gu Qiaoqiao looked at her with disdain, swinging the Jade Flute, “Are you sure this Jade Flute was a birthday gift from Great Grandfather to your father?”
“Absolutely certain,” blurted out Gu Yajing.
However, Gu Yalan on the side felt something was not quite right, but at this point, there was nothing she could do.
She could only gaze at Gu Qiaoqiao with eyes full of resentment.
A cold smile played on Gu Qiaoqiao’s lips, while Qin Yize watched her quietly.
In his heart, he wondered whether this little girl was too wicked, having prepared everything in advance.
Though he thought so, his eyes were filled with an indulgent smile.
Gu Qiaoqiao pressed the switch on the Jade Flute. In front of everyone, with a click, she opened the Jade Flute.
All eyes widened in surprise.
They stared unblinkingly as the flute revealed a string of pinkish pearls forming a bracelet.