Chapter 1807: Chapter 1807: Rising Star (9)

"Here I am." Chuzheng quickly replied.

The man snapped his book shut and followed Chuzheng’s gaze: "Qin Chuzheng, are you sick?"

Chuzheng seriously answered, "No, I’m very healthy. Do you need to see my check-up report?"

Gu Yu: "..."

Lunatic!

Gu Yu was too lazy to babble with Chuzheng; after all, they’re just tied together due to family...

Feeling a bit irritable for some reason, Gu Yu opened the drawer beside him, took out a box, and threw it on the table: "Two weeks later, it’s Grandma’s birthday. You need to attend with me. Let Uncle Lin prepare the gown you need. This is for you, remember to wear it on that day. You can leave now."

Chuzheng: "..."

There’ll be a time when you cry, I’ll tolerate you for now.

Chuzheng left the club without notifying Liu Chunhua, whose incessant phone calls were coming in like crazy. Annoyed by her, Chuzheng simply blocked her, finally making the world peaceful again.

-

Time flew by, and it was Gu Yu’s Grandma’s birthday.

The old Madam of the Gu Family, that is, Gu Yu’s Grandma.

Gu Yu’s parents were mostly not at home, and Gu Yu was basically raised single-handedly by Grandma, so he always listened to her.

The engagement between him and Chuzheng was also approved by Grandma.

Gu Yu said that he couldn’t call off the engagement because of this—Grandma resolutely disagreed with canceling it.

And Gu Yu dared not disobey Grandma, so things remained rigid like this.

Grandma’s grand birthday celebration was held quite magnificently, with every member of the Gu Family in attendance, nearly inviting everyone from the high society.

The original owner didn’t attend this birthday banquet. What was she doing back then?

Oh, she was hit hard by Nian Yue, too depressed to take part in any birthday celebration.

Gu Yu sent someone to find her, but she rudely drove them away, then ended up drunk, getting into fights, and was captured for education.

Because of this matter, Grandma, who initially quite liked the original owner, felt distant.

Now, Chuzheng certainly wouldn’t follow the original owner’s path. At this moment, she was standing outside the Gu Family Old Residence, with her conspicuous red sports car behind her, attracting many people to turn back and look.

The people coming here were either rich or noble, and there were far more expensive cars than this one. Therefore, they were looking at that girl in a champagne-colored gown resembling a fairy descending to this world.

"Who is she?"

"Looks somewhat familiar..."

"Which family’s darling is she? Does anyone know?"

A young man flicked his bangs, planning to go over and strike up a conversation. However, the girl didn’t even wait for him, stepping quickly inside by herself.

"Miss Qin... You... You came by yourself? Where’s the Young Master?" The greeter at the door was startled.

"Don’t know." He wasn’t there when she left; who knows where he ran off to.

"..."

"Then I’ll take you to Grandma."

Chuzheng was brought to Old Madam Gu, who was chatting with a group of noblewomen and darlings. As Chuzheng entered, the whole room turned silent.

"The Qin girl is here." Old Madam Gu smilingly beckoned, "Come over; let Grandma have a look."

Old Madam Gu was dressed festively, kind-eyed and good-natured, carrying the refined elegance of a noble. Even in her old age, her face still hints at the charm of her youth.

Chuzheng hesitated and walked over to Old Madam Gu.

"Is she Qin Chuzheng?"

"Such a pretty sight..." Numerous women cast envious glances, eager to have a connection with the Gu Family.

"Not sure how the Qin Family got so lucky."

"Lucky, huh? Gu Yu’s legs aren’t working; having a son in the future may not even be possible."

"I heard he’s not capable..."

The gossiping women gasped, looking surprised.

Someone covered their mouth and said, "If she really marries into that family, wouldn’t she be left alone?"

"Shh..."

These discussions were hushed, and Old Madam Gu didn’t hear them. At present, Grandma was pulling Chuzheng along, looking delighted.

"Let me introduce you all; this is Gu Yu’s fiancée, Qin Chuzheng."

Old Madam Gu acted like a child showing off a new toy, eager to brag.

"Miss Qin is indeed stunning, looking so refreshing—the charm of youth, indeed."

"Absolutely, Young Master Gu is quite fortunate."

"Miss Qin, blah blah blah..."

A group of women, whether sincerely or insincerely, praised Chuzheng without restraint.

In front of the birthday star, it wouldn’t be appropriate to nitpick, right?

The ones speaking were mostly noblewomen, while the younger ladies looked at her with curiosity, envy, or hostility.

Chuzheng glanced over them, her attention focused on the girl seated second to the left beside Old Madam Gu.

The girl had slightly curled long hair casually braided on both sides and tied at the back, with the rest flowing down behind her.

No particular adornments except two slightly sparkling hair clips.

Her light blue princess dress made her look like an exquisite doll from a store window. Her slender waist stood proud—as proud as a little princess.

The little princess raised her chin, inspecting Chuzheng with a critical eye.

Those eyes were full of ’I don’t like you’ written all over.

Chuzheng merely glanced once then looked away, not taking it to heart.

Someone quietly asked, "Which Qin family? The Gu family’s one is actually engaged?"

"The one that deals in real estate."

"Oh... That one." The tone clearly had a hint of disdain.

While the Qin Family was wealthy, being a real estate boom family didn’t match the deep-rooted heritage of longtime developed groups.

Thus, some inevitably view them as nouveau riche...

"This wasn’t publicly announced, but everyone knows privately."

Chuzheng and Gu Yu’s engagement hadn’t been publicly celebrated due to Gu Yu’s physical issues; only rings were exchanged, yet people in the circle had mostly heard about it.

At this moment, that ring was on Chuzheng’s finger.

The original owner went back and threw it at Gu Yu; inside the box Gu Yu gave her earlier was this very ring.

"Why did you come alone? Where’s that boy?" Old Madam Gu felt good after hearing all the praises.

"Don’t know." Chuzheng answered honestly.

"That darn boy..."

Although scolding, there wasn’t much reproach in Grandma’s tone.

"Such an occasion, him letting you come alone is too thoughtless. When he arrives, I’ll teach him a lesson for you."

"Thank you, Grandma." Chuzheng responded without reservation and presented her prepared gift: "Here’s a present for you."

"What gift did Miss Qin prepare for us to see?"

The girl seated second in rank on the left spoke with a laugh, yet her voice wasn’t low: "For Grandma Gu, it certainly can’t be random; it has to be carefully selected—Grandma Gu is the birthday star today."

The crowd egged Old Madam Gu to open the gift and have a look.

Unaware of what Chuzheng gifted, Grandma took a glance at the seemingly obedient girl beside her, who didn’t show any signs of panic, then opened the box: "Okay, okay, let’s have a look then."

The box was about the size of A4 paper, but very lightweight, with packaging merely tied with a ribbon—it appeared quite lacking in class.