Chapter 73: Live Stream Ends, Save Dad

Chapter 73 - Live Stream Ends, Save Dad Note: Don't Forget to join my Pãtreon/flokixy to get access to +80 Advance Chapters or unlock the full story from the shop support so I can bring more Chapters for you The live stream concluded with an unexpected and generous gift of nearly ten thousand yuan from a mysterious benefactor who ignored all warnings. Yao Yao, ever cautious, didn't forget to remind her seventh brother once more. "Seventh Brother, you have to donate all this money for me, okay?" For her, accumulating merit was clearly the priority. As the old Taoist priest had once said, when faced with the dilemma of choosing between fish and bear's paw, one should always choose the more valuable option—the bear's paw. "Don't worry, I'll handle this matter perfectly for you," Gu Yu assured her confidently. At this moment, Gu Yu was brimming with motivation. After all, this was the first time his little sister had entrusted him with a task, and he couldn't afford to mess it up. He thought to himself that it was about time his sister realized that while he might not excel at fighting or fortune-telling, he still had his own areas of expertise. Yao Yao nodded earnestly, fully trusting her seventh brother's abilities. Then, she began contemplating whether she should go downstairs for a snack. Before she could decide, a servant arrived to inform them that the Second Master had returned. The "Second Master" referred to none other than Yao Yao's second uncle, Gu Xueling. Yao Yao had a vivid impression of this uncle because she had once saved him at the airport. She had assumed he would visit the Gu family the very next day, but it turned out he had only arrived several days later. Now that he was summoning her, it was likely to express gratitude. Yao Yao's eyes lit up as she recalled that her uncle had promised to bring her a gift. Suddenly, she felt a wave of anticipation and followed the servant downstairs with a bright smile. Naturally, Gu Yu tagged along behind her. Meanwhile, in the main hall of the Gu residence... Madam Gu, the family matriarch, was chatting warmly with her second son, whom she hadn't seen in a long time. Despite her cold demeanor over the phone, in person, Madam Gu was beaming with joy, unable to suppress the smile on her face. "So, how long do you plan to stay this time?" she asked. As they exchanged pleasantries, the conversation inevitably turned to the topic of his return. "This time, it'll be for quite a while—probably a year or two. The company has a long-term project based domestically, so I won't be leaving anytime soon." Gu Xueling had been feeling increasingly homesick. With their parents growing older, every passing day was precious, and he knew it was time to come back and fulfill his filial duties. Conveniently, the company had offered him this opportunity, allowing him to make up for abruptly leaving the country years ago without a word. "Well done, well done. It seems you still have some conscience left in you," Madam Gu remarked, her rare expression of satisfaction softening her features. Just then, the sound of footsteps echoed from the staircase. Looking up, she saw her beloved granddaughter, Yao Yao, bouncing down the stairs. "Yao Yao, come over and greet your second uncle!" Madam Gu waved her over enthusiastically. "Hello, Uncle!" Yao Yao obediently approached, her big, bright eyes carefully studying the man before her. Gu Xueling bore a striking resemblance to his father, sharing the same refined features inherited from their grandmother. While her father exuded the calm confidence of someone accustomed to authority, Gu Xueling radiated a gentler, more scholarly aura, akin to a tranquil spring. Perhaps it was this gentle demeanor that made Yao Yao feel an inexplicable sense of closeness to him. "This is the gift I prepared for you. I didn't get a chance to thank you last time, so I'm making up for it now," Gu Xueling said as he handed her a brocade box. When Yao Yao opened it, she found a beautifully carved jade ornament inside. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was a Bagua mirror intricately engraved with the Eight Trigrams scripture. The surface had even been polished into the shape of a concave mirror, following the traditional design of a Bagua. "I heard from the shop owner that jade possesses spiritual energy, and the older the piece, the more potent its accumulated energy becomes." "This water jade is the best quality I could afford. Do you like it, Yao Yao?" Gu Xueling asked, his cheeks flushing slightly with embarrassment. He was well aware that his younger brother spared no expense when it came to spoiling his daughter. Surely, many finer jade pieces had already been gifted to her. All he could offer was heartfelt sincerity. However, his niece's reaction surprised him. "Wow! It's beautiful; I really love it!" Yao Yao exclaimed, her delight genuine and unfeigned. She held the jade Bagua mirror delicately, utterly enchanted by it. The engravings were exquisite, and miraculously, they hadn't disrupted the spiritual energy inherent in the water jade. The Bagua corresponded to celestial calculations and contained the essence of cosmic rules. When paired with the nurturing properties of water jade, it inadvertently became the embryo of a magical artifact. A magical artifact embryo was essentially a magical tool, differing only in that it lacked the infusion of spiritual energy from a master practitioner. This subsequent step could be achieved by any practitioner of the third rank or higher. The truly difficult part was carving the initial embryo—a step that had already been completed here. To Yao Yao, this was akin to stumbling upon a ready-made magical artifact. She wanted nothing more than to give her uncle a huge hug. This gift far exceeded her expectations! Seeing his niece's genuine happiness, Gu Xueling felt a wave of relief wash over him. "I'm glad you like it." Yao Yao grinned and nodded, then asked for the name of the shop, clearly intending to visit it herself in hopes of finding similar treasures. If there were more pieces like this, she could buy them too. After all, who would complain about having too many magical artifacts? And with so many brothers in the family, she wouldn't have trouble gifting them. "It's this shop. The owner is quite approachable," Gu Xueling replied promptly, even providing the antique shop's contact information. "If you're interested, Yao Yao, you can go take a look yourself!" "Thank you, Uncle!" Yao Yao accepted the business card solemnly, carefully tucking it into her bag. Madam Gu watched the two interact so harmoniously, her smile widening with satisfaction. "I've already instructed the kitchen. Once Xuesong returns, we'll have a proper family reunion dinner." For this occasion, Madam Gu had given orders early, and there was still about an hour before mealtime. Yao Yao also learned that the madman who had intended to harm her uncle at the airport was actually his business rival. Having lost his last chance at recovery after Gu Xueling seized the opportunity, the man had resorted to desperate measures. Such was human nature—always prone to taking reckless risks. Under Z Country's laws, he would spend the rest of his life behind bars, receiving his due punishment. The group chatted and laughed for a while longer. "Go fetch Third Grandmother," Madam Gu instructed, glancing at the time. With her second son's assistance, she prepared to rise. Just then, Chen Hui rushed down the stairs, her face fraught with anxiety. Her frantic gaze swept the room, clearly searching for someone. Upon spotting Yao Yao beside Madam Gu, she froze momentarily before rushing over. "What's wrong? Why are you in such a panic?" Madam Gu frowned instinctively, displeased by her daughter-in-law's lack of composure. After all, with so many people in the Gu household, it would be unbecoming for the mistress of the house to act so flustered. But Chen Hui couldn't care less. After receiving a call from her husband's assistant, she had been unable to sit still. Now, on the verge of tears, her voice trembled as she spoke. "Mother... it's Xuesong... something's happened to him." At these words, Madam Gu's expression instantly changed, her earlier reprimand forgotten. Even Yao Yao, standing nearby, tensed up immediately.