The next day, Fu Hanting went to the company early in the morning.

Before leaving, he specifically asked the housekeeper to leave "Xiao Hei" to Gu Ranle.

After breakfast, Gu Ranle personally boiled the medicine for Mr. Luo, and then gave it to Fu Hanting's confidant, asking him to wait for Mr. Luo to wake up and let him drink it.

Around noon, she drove to the Jiang family.

During this period, Mr. Jiang called and wanted to send a car to pick her up, but she refused.

The Luo family and the Jiang family are not far apart, less than an hour's drive away.

Compared with the Luo family's independent manor, the Jiang family's old house is much more low-key.

The Jiang family’s old house is located at the end of Jinglan Street in the old city, an unremarkable house.

Mr. Jiang lives alone in this old house now. His children and grandchildren occasionally come to see him and have meals with him.

But ever since he was hospitalized a while ago, few people have come here except for the servants who clean the house on weekdays.

Yesterday, the old man suddenly said that the whole family had to come back at noon today because he had something important to announce.

Early in the morning, the children and grandchildren arrived at the old house one after another.

Now the parking lot outside the door is packed with luxury cars, with not even a vacant space.

Gu Ranle walked around the parking lot and finally parked the big guy "Xiao Hei" steadily behind a flashy red sports car.

Then, carrying the gift prepared by Fu Hanting, she leisurely walked into the Jiang family compound.

Gu Ranle had not originally planned to prepare this gift, but Fu Hanting said that it would not be appropriate to go empty-handed since it was your first time visiting someone's home.

Gu Ranle didn't tell Fu Hanting about her relationship with Mr. Jiang. She guessed that he must have known about it, but he didn't ask and pretended not to know, so she didn't say anything either.

Gu Ranle didn't know what the gift was. It was put in the car by the housekeeper.

The Jiang family's old house looks inconspicuous from the outside, but it is a different world once you step inside.

There are several crabapple trees in the front yard, lush and green, like a vivid painting, blooming with their unique charm and vitality under the scorching sun.

The sunlight dappled through the branches and leaves of the crabapple tree, adding a touch of warmth and brightness to the green scene.

On a hot summer day, standing under the layers of intertwined green shades, the cool breeze feels quite comfortable.

Perhaps everyone was busy in the backyard; the front yard was quiet, with no one in sight.

At least from the time Gu Ranle entered the courtyard to the time he stood under the crabapple tree, he hadn't seen anyone.

She did not go any deeper, but chose to stop under the shade of the crabapple tree. The breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, and it seemed that even the summer heat retreated.

Soon, Jiang Haisheng came quickly with a look of urgency and respect on his face.

"Miss Lele, you are finally here. The old man is waiting in the backyard. I will take you there right away."

"Thank you, Butler Jiang. Sorry for the trouble." Gu Ranle responded politely.

"No way, this is my duty." Jiang Haisheng smiled and led her through the winding path.

The backyard is like an exquisite painting, more vast than the front yard, with pavilions and towers scattered around, bridges and flowing water, each of which reveals extraordinary elegance and tranquility.

Just as the two were walking slowly forward, a young girl came over, with curiosity flashing in her eyes, looking Gu Ranle up and down.

"Uncle Jiang, who is this beautiful lady?" Her voice was clear and pleasant.

Jiang Haisheng turned around and introduced with a smile: "Miss Wanruo, this is Miss Gu. Miss Gu, this is the little princess of the Third Master's family, Jiang Wanruo, she is 23 years old this year, a lively and lovely girl."

Jiang Wanruo couldn't help but feel a little surprised when she heard this. The butler introduced Miss Gu in such detail, it was obvious that he respected her very much.

She couldn't help but secretly speculate about Gu Ranle's identity, and was also deeply attracted by her beauty.

"Hello, Miss Gu. My name is Jiang Wanruo. You can just call me Wanruo!" She extended her hand enthusiastically, her eyes full of sincere praise. "Miss Gu, you are so beautiful, and your voice is so nice!"

Gu Ranle smiled slightly and responded with curved lips: "Thank you for the compliment, you are also very cute."

Just as the two were talking happily, Jiang Jingxing approached quietly, his voice was a little gentle: "Le Le, you are here."

Hearing this, Jiang Wanruo looked at her second brother with curiosity, "Second brother, do you know Miss Gu?"

Jiang Jingxing nodded slightly but said nothing more.

Jiang Wanruo became more and more curious, but she knew her limits and did not continue asking questions. She just followed Jiang Jingxing obediently and went to the room where the old man was.

There were more than twenty people in the house, including men, women, young and old.

When they saw Gu Ranle appear, many people stood up suddenly, with shock and disbelief written all over their faces.

"You, you are..." Someone couldn't help but exclaimed.

At this time, Mr. Jiang, who was sitting in the main seat, waved his hand with a smile, interrupting everyone's discussion.

"LeLe, come, sit here with grandpa."

"Grandpa?!" This title once again ignited the atmosphere at the scene, and everyone's eyes instantly focused on Gu Ranle.

Gu Ranle looked calm and walked steadily to the side of Mr. Jiang.

The old man patted the empty seat next to him affectionately and said, "Come on, kid, sit here."

Jiang Haisheng handed over the gift box that Gu Ranle brought at the right time and said softly, "Miss Lele prepared this gift specially for you."

Mr. Jiang smiled even more brightly. "Grandpa is already very happy that you can come to visit me. Don't spend money next time."

Having said that, he couldn't wait to open the gift box.

A fresh and elegant fragrance instantly spreads. It is an aromatherapy carefully blended from a variety of precious Chinese medicines, which has the miraculous effect of calming the mind and promoting sleep.

Gu Ranle thought to herself that Fu Hanting was a very thoughtful person.

Mr. Jiang carefully closed the lid of the aromatherapy box and handed it to Jiang Haisheng.

"Old Jiang, put this away carefully and put it in my bedroom."

"Yes." Jiang Haisheng responded respectfully.

After everything was arranged, Mr. Jiang looked around at everyone present and spoke slowly.

"I called everyone here today to announce several important decisions."

Mr. Jiang's voice was steady and powerful, with unquestionable majesty.

"First of all, I declare that the father-daughter relationship between Jiang Lan and I is officially severed from this moment on. From now on, Jiang Lan will no longer enjoy any rights and obligations of the Jiang family, and will no longer be a member of the Jiang family."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the room, but no one dared to refute.

"Secondly, all the property I prepared for Jiang Lan in the past will now be transferred to my granddaughter, Gu Ranle. This is the compensation I deserve for her."

Mr. Jiang's eyes revealed his love and care for Gu Ranle.

"Dad—" someone tried to interrupt, but was met with an icy look from Old Man Jiang. The person immediately shut up and stopped talking.

"Finally, I have made clear arrangements for my will. After I am dead, everything will come to light. But before that, I want to warn everyone here that if anyone dares to do something shameful like killing each other behind my back, I will never tolerate it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a clear and pleasant voice was heard outside the door.

"Grandpa, I'm back!"

It’s Jiang Qianmo.

"Brother Han Ting, you are here——"

However, when she stepped over the threshold and glanced around the room, she did not see Fu Hanting, but saw Gu Ranle, and the smile on her face froze instantly.

"Why are you in my house?" Jiang Qianmo looked directly at Gu Ranle, his eyes full of hostility.

"Qianmo, don't be rude!" Seeing this, Jiang Qianmo's mother quickly stood up and pulled her aside, explaining in a low voice, "This is your aunt's daughter."

"What?!" Jiang Qianmo was so shocked that she couldn't express it in words. She stared at Gu Ranle in disbelief, as if she wanted to see through her. "How is this possible! She is obviously an orphan with no one to rely on!"

"Your grandfather wouldn't make a mistake." Jiang Qianmo's mother consoled him patiently.

"But..." Jiang Qianmo wanted to argue, but was interrupted by Mr. Jiang's loud shout.

"Alright!" Old Master Jiang spoke majestically from the main seat, "Le Le is my granddaughter, there is no doubt about that! Today, our family is reunited for a rare time, so let's have a good reunion dinner. I don't want to hear anything I don't want to hear. What to say and what not to say, figure it out yourself!"

After he finished speaking, he turned and looked at Gu Ranle.

"Lele, grandpa will take you to the dining room."

Gu Ranle nodded and took the initiative to push the wheelchair.

Her mood was somewhat complicated at this time.

She didn't expect that Mr. Jiang would announce the severance of the father-daughter relationship with Jiang Lan and transfer the property that originally belonged to Jiang Lan to her.

Although she didn't care about the property, she was a little touched by his attitude.

[Woman, this old man is not bad. He made a will last night. Guess how much inheritance he gave you?]

"I don't care how much."

[Yes, you regard money as dirt, but do you know how many people fight to the death for a little money? ]

"Shut up, you!"

The group walked into the large and bright dining room, but the atmosphere was far from warm.

Jiang Qianmo looked at Gu Ranle who was sitting next to the old man, her eyes instantly became sharp and complicated. She pursed her lips tightly, and her inner dissatisfaction was almost evident in her words.

"Why should she be able to sit in my father's place?"

The long-established habits and sense of status were challenged unprecedentedly at this moment.

She looked at Gu Ranle jealously. How could she win grandfather's favor so easily?

I feel mixed emotions, envy and resentment.

Sensing his daughter's emotional fluctuations, Jiang Qianmo's father frowned slightly and whispered, "Qianmo, stop messing around and sit down."

Although he was unwilling, he knew the family rules well and his father's decision could not be questioned.

When Jiang Lan was around, the whole family revolved around her.

Later, Jiang Lan left, but no one could fill her place in the old man's heart.

Now, Jiang Lan's daughter actually made the old man regain his old warmth. How could he not feel a little bitter and helpless?

The dinner was coming to an end and everyone left one after another, leaving behind the quietness in the room and the tired figure of Mr. Jiang.

He tried his best to stay strong, not wanting to miss any moment with Gu Ranle.

"You should rest." Gu Ranle said.

Old Master Jiang shook his head pretending to be relaxed, tried hard to swallow back the yawn that was rising in his throat, and said stubbornly: "I'm fine, not sleepy." But the fatigue in his eyes was hard to conceal.

"But I have to go."

Gu Ranle wants to go back and give acupuncture to Mr. Luo.

"Can't you spend more time with grandpa?" There was a barely perceptible tremor in Grandpa Jiang's voice, and his eyes were full of attachment and reluctance to Gu Ranle.

Gu Ranle opened her mouth, the word "can't" swirled around in her mouth, and she swallowed it back.

"I'm going to run something. You take a rest first. I'll try to come over in time for dinner to have dinner with you."

"Really?" Grandpa Jiang's eyes lit up instantly, tears welling up in his eyes, as if he had received the most precious promise in the world, "Okay, Grandpa will wait for you."

Jiang Haisheng came over at the right time, gently pushed the wheelchair, and sent Mr. Jiang back to the bedroom to rest.

Gu Ranle also stood up and left.

The parking lot is basically empty.

There was a yellow sports car parked behind "Xiao Hei".

The car door opened and Jiang Qianmo got out of the car angrily.

"Gu Ranle, you'd better get out of here and return to Gucheng immediately, or you will die miserably!"

Her voice was sharp and piercing, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, full of threats and hatred.

Gu Ranle was not in a hurry, and even had a bit of joking.

She exaggerated her fear, crossed her arms over her chest, and a playful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Oh, Miss Jiang's aura is so impressive that it really scares me. I'm so scared."

"You--" Jiang Qianmo was irritated by her attitude and was speechless for a moment, then glared at her even more angrily.

"how do I?"

Gu Ranle smiled gently, suddenly reached out and gently lifted Jiang Qianmo's chin, with an irresistible force in that action.

"Jiang Qianmo, you'd better not provoke me, otherwise you won't know how you died."

After saying that, she pushed Jiang Qianmo away mercilessly.

Jiang Qianmo staggered a few steps and bumped into his own car with a dull thud.

Gu Ranle didn't even look at her. He walked straight to his car, opened the door and got in.

The engine roared and the vehicle started slowly.

Jiang Qianmo seemed to have lost his mind. He rushed to the front of the car like a madman, opened his arms, and shouted loudly: "Gu Ranle, if you have the guts, hit me! If you don't dare to hit me, you are a coward!"

Her face was full of provocation and madness.

Gu Ranle curled her lips. Some people were determined to die, so all she could do was to help them.

Jiang Qianmo was sure that she wouldn't dare, and stood in front of the car with a smug look on his face.

But the next second, his expression changed.

He wanted to dodge but it was too late and he fell to the ground.

"Gu Ranle you——"

After she shouted a few words, she saw that the car showed no sign of stopping, and she was so scared that she rolled and crawled to the side.

Gu Ranle sneered and said two words to her as he passed by her: "Coward!"

Jiang Qianmo was both ashamed and angry. She struggled to stand up, but found her legs were too weak to move.

She angrily yelled at Gu Ranle: "Gu Ranle, you actually dared to bump into me! This is murder! I'm going to sue you! I'll make you spend the rest of your life in jail!"

Gu Ranle smiled contemptuously, "Then you'd better not let me down."

Then, she stepped on the accelerator and the car shot out like an arrow, leaving behind a trail of exhaust gas and Jiang Qianmo's angry curses.

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