Gu Nian smiled helplessly.
The sudden change left her unsure of what to make of it.
Mrs. Jiang smiled faintly and said, "No matter how good other people are, your own family is always the best. Niannian, I truly like you and treat you as my own child. If you want to stay, I won’t drive you away. But your father has changed so much that I am not even sure about my future anymore, let alone yours. If the people coming to get you are really your family and will treat you well, then you should go!"
If it had been a day earlier, Mrs. Jiang, whether out of selfishness or greed, would not have said such a thing.
She truly likes Gu Nian, and the current situation at home owes a lot to this child.
But with wealth and prosperity at home came not only a good life but also the consequence of a divided couple.
Her own heart is in turmoil, not knowing what to do, let alone Gu Nian’s future.
Gu Nian sighed.
These words, in her ears, were undoubtedly Mrs. Jiang advising her to leave.
"Mother, I will forever remember the care you have given me during this time," Gu Nian said.
Watching Gu Nian leave, Dahu asked Mrs. Jiang in confusion, "Mother, are you really willing to let little sister go?"
"What does willing or unwilling matter?" Mrs. Jiang said with a bitter smile, "This child is smart and good-looking, and the people coming to get her are clearly not ordinary. Leaving our family will only be better for her. Staying in our family..."
Mrs. Jiang never said it, but the family will not be peaceful from now on; it will only be a whirlpool of trouble!
At the most luxurious inn in Qingshan Town, Gu Nian was welcomed inside.
Gu Bei stood with hands behind his back, perhaps due to unusual experiences, showing maturity beyond his years.
Gu Nian came in, stood obediently behind Gu Bei, and sweetly called, "Brother..."
Gu Bei turned around, slightly raising the corners of his lips, "Sister, have you made up your mind?"
The smile on Gu Nian’s face vanished instantly. She knew that when Gu Bei asked if she had made up her mind, he was not giving her a choice, just informing her of her departure.
Because his purpose was already very clear.
He came to take her away.
And Gu Nian, unable to resist, found herself in a helpless position.
"I can leave, but I need some time," Gu Nian said.
The Lin Family is currently in chaos. Mrs. Jiang and several brothers treated her well, and she couldn’t just leave them in their most difficult times.
Gu Bei pondered for a long time before he spoke, "Alright, I will leave some people with you, but you must promise your brother that once things are settled here, you will set out for the North immediately without backing out!"
Gu Nian nodded, "I understand, thank you, brother."
After Gu Nian left, Gu Bei instructed those around him, "Have Qingyun and Qingyue keep a close watch on Miss, and report everything in detail."
The two people Gu Nian brought back from Gu Bei were Qingyun and Qingyue.
Gu Nian was filled with confusion.
Inheriting the original owner’s memories, Gu Bei was always a good brother, even if he went hungry, he always saved the best food and fun things for the original owner.
But now, although it cannot be said Gu Bei does not care for her, at the very least, he is quite different from the person in her memory.
Cuihua was still waiting for her outside the inn. As Gu Nian just headed toward that direction, Qingyun reminded her, "Miss, the Young Master has prepared a carriage for you."