What Gu Yangtao didn't know was that Gu Chenfei's silence was because the matter of the Huo family was not that simple.
According to Gu Chenfei's information, not only were the treasures of the Huo family found on Huo Cheng's son, but the surveillance footage from the top floor of the Huo family's mansion also showed Huo Cheng.
She always felt that this matter was not that simple. Everything was just too coincidental.
From here, one could just see Gu Sisi chatting with that Xia Lian. Ji Ling beside them looked like an onlooker, sipping tea on his own, completely ignoring Gu Sisi and Xia Lian.
In fact, Ji Ling was extremely speechless about the conversation between Xia Lian and Gu Sisi.
From the very beginning, Ji Ling had been saying that he couldn't stand it, but there was nothing he could do. Someone had to stay and keep an eye on Gu Sisi.
Looking at Gu Chenfei and Gu Yangtao again, after they went out, they had been whispering to each other outside. Ji Ling had never been so eager to see Gu Chenfei.
"Xiaolian, tell me, how is Huo Cheng now? Tell me what happened."
Ji Ling thought to himself: So what if I tell you? Can you guarantee it's true? It's all fake, completely fake.
He rolled his eyes as an extra.
"Wuwuwu~ Young Mistress, listen to me. Master might not make it this time."
Ji Ling thought: Cry, cry, cry. All you know is how to cry. You started crying as soon as you came in. Are women really made of water?
Is what you're saying even true? What kind of person is Huo Cheng? And he might not make it? The one who might not make it is probably you.
He rolled his eyes again.
"Okay, tell me. Tell me everything you know. Thank you, Xiaolian."
Ji Ling thought: The real things will never be told to you. What she tells you must be false. Only a fool like you would believe that woman's nonsense and even thank her. Thank you so much. Stop being so naive.
"Young Mistress, it's like this. After Master was locked up, the old master had someone restore the surveillance footage on the fourth floor. It is said that the surveillance recorded the whole process of the treasure being stolen. Some people even said that it was clearly the Fourth Young Master on the surveillance, and his face was clearly captured."
Ji Ling thought: Humph, do you think Huo Cheng would let himself be captured on the surveillance? That's a joke. His face clearly captured? The one who could be captured like that must not be Huo Cheng.
"How is that possible? Huo Cheng would never do such a thing. How could Huo Cheng do this?" Gu Sisi covered her mouth.
Ji Ling thought: Of course it's impossible. You silly woman. Just think about it and you'll know it's not Huo Cheng.
"I also don't believe it was the Fourth Young Master. A person like the Fourth Young Master would never do such sneaky things. But the old master and the eldest miss both thought it was the Fourth Young Master who did it. They almost locked him up in the dungeon. Fortunately, the mistress was there to stop them."
Ji Ling thought: Oh, you're making it sound so plausible. He didn't know when Huo Cheng's mother, Mrs. Huo, had become so kind.
"What happened next? What happened after that?" Gu Sisi continued to press.
Ji Ling thought: After that? There is no after. You actually believe what this liar says? Stop being so naive, kid.
"Later, for some reason, the lost treasure of the Huo family was found in the young master's clothes." Xia Lian covered her mouth, looking like she was about to cry again.
"Is what you're saying all true?" Gu Sisi found it hard to believe.
"It's all true. Everything she said is true." Gu Chenfei walked in, followed by Gu Yangtao.
Gu Chenfei exuded an aura that always gave people the feeling of a powerful boss returning.
The scene was quite harmonious for a moment, if one ignored Ji Ling's face that looked like he had been struck by lightning.
What's going on?! Excuse me?
Was Gu Chenfei being serious? That story sounded so far - fetched, yet Gu Chenfei actually believed it. Ji Ling could hardly believe his ears. He would rather think he had misheard.
But then, Gu Chenfei sat down, looking at Gu Sisi and Xia Lian, as if she was about to have a heart - to - heart talk.
It's over, it's over...
Ji Ling covered his face. He really thought to himself: Am I the only one in this family who is sober?
Ji Ling turned to look at Gu Yangtao and found that this silly girl was sitting beside her sister, looking eager. It seemed that he couldn't count on her.
Forget it, forget it. He never really expected much from this silly girl anyway...
It seemed that he was the only one who could do something. Ji Ling secretly made up his mind. Now the fates of the Huo and Gu families were in his hands. Ji Ling suddenly felt a great sense of responsibility on his shoulders.
"However, I'm curious about one thing." Gu Chenfei changed the subject.
Ji Ling was confused. What was she up to?
"Miss Xia, since you said you were specifically taking care of the baby at the Huo mansion and that the Huo family's treasure was found on the baby, then who found it?" Gu Chenfei tilted her head, and her stare at Xia Lian made one's hair stand on end.
"This... It wasn't me at that time. I just happened to be on shift change, and then I heard about this." A flicker of panic was obvious in Xia Lian's eyes.
"Is that so? Then how did Miss Xia end up here?" Gu Chenfei sneered.
"I heard about the Fourth Young Master's situation and rushed out immediately. I just wanted to come to the Fourth Young Master's house to ask for help so that the Fourth Young Master wouldn't be left alone. I'm just a little maid, and I really can't do much, but that's why I came to find you all."
Xia Lian said it so matter - of - factly. She lowered her head but stole glances at Gu Chenfei from time to time, as if trying to confirm whether she believed her or not.
"Miss Xia is really great! Then I'd like to ask, who will take care of the young master now that you've left?"
"If, as you said, the person who changed shifts with you found the Huo family's treasure, they should have been strictly interrogated. In that case, there would be no one to change shifts with you. You should be taking care of the young master now. So why are you here?"
Gu Chenfei pressed on step by step.
Big drops of sweat rolled down Xia Lian's face. She became more and more nervous, always feeling that she had nowhere to hide in front of Gu Chenfei.
"This... What does Miss Gu mean? Don't you believe me?"
Xia Lian looked extremely angry, as if she was really angry that Gu Chenfei didn't believe her.
"It's not about whether I believe Miss Xia or not. It's about whether what Miss Xia said is believable or not." When Gu Chenfei said this, her face was calm. With her already well - defined face, she now looked really cool.
Xia Lian's acting skills were good enough, but it didn't work on Gu Chenfei.
No matter how plausible her story seemed, Gu Chenfei could always find loopholes in it.
Maybe Xia Lian also realized this, so she started to change her strategy and play the emotional card.
"Miss Gu just said that what I said was true, but now you're saying these things. Do you think I would joke about the young master's safety? Or is it that Miss Gu simply doesn't want to save the young master?"