It's over, it's over. She was going to meet her end here today.
Wu Pengpeng quickly calculated the probability of her successful escape in her mind, and then came to a sad conclusion - the chance of her successfully getting away from this person was zero.
Since escape was impossible, she might as well stay for the time being and act according to the situation.
She stiffly turned around. What came into view was a handsome face, whose features bore a faint resemblance to hers.
Although this man looked young, he should actually be around forty. There was an aura of power about him that made people not dare to look him in the eye.
While Wu Pengpeng was wondering who he was, the words blurted out of her mouth: "Uncle Four."
Wu Xian looked at her dazed look and felt a twinge of heartache.
When Wu Pengpeng had the accident, he was on a business trip abroad.
By the time he rushed back after getting the news, she had already moved out.
He had intended to visit her in the castle, but his second elder brother repeatedly told him not to disturb her for fear of stimulating her, so he gave up the idea.
Now, taking a closer look, it was true as the rumors said. His dear little niece wasn't in her right mind.
Wu Xian took a deep breath and tried to soften his tone: "Do you feel unwell anywhere? Do you want me to call a doctor?"
"No, no. I'm fine." Although Wu Pengpeng didn't have the original owner's memories, the Heavenly Dao had been kind to her and given her basic information about everyone.
This Uncle Four was a decisive financial tycoon with a cold and cruel personality. No enterprise could survive if he set his mind to bringing it down.
She didn't dare to annoy him. She quickly whispered, "The heating in the room is too strong. I feel a bit dizzy and want to get some fresh air."
Seeing that she was a bit nervous, Wu Xian thought it was a sequela of her fall.
He didn't dare to push her. He said gently, "All right. It's cold outside. Don't stay out too long."
Wu Pengpeng obediently replied, "Okay. You go inside first. I'll come back right away."
Wu Xian nodded, reached out to tidy up her disheveled hair, then took long strides towards the main house.
Wu Pengpeng watched him enter the main house, and only then did the heart that had been in her throat relax.
She moved her limbs a bit, then strode towards the back door according to her memory.
She couldn't stand staying here for a single second more.
There were already two big shots in the house now, and God knew how many more would come later.
She was in control of the most property in the Wu family now. If her uncles ganged up on her, they would surely tear her to pieces.
She had to slip away before the tragedy happened.
Wu Pengpeng finally managed to open the bolt. Just as she was about to open the door and slip away, a clear male voice came from behind her: "Where are you going?"
Was she having bad luck today?
Why was everything going wrong for her and she was the unluckiest person?
Wu Pengpeng forced a stiff smile and slowly turned around. She saw a strange face.
The young man in front of her had a lollipop in his mouth. He was wearing a bright red down jacket, with his hands casually in his pockets. He was lazily leaning against a crabapple tree, looking at her with a half - smile.
His features were extremely good - looking, like a charming demon. One glance at him was enough to be captivated.
Especially his peach - blossom eyes, which looked extremely affectionate when he stared at someone.
Wu Pengpeng had no time to be infatuated. She just wanted to escape.
She tried hard to recall who this person was, but this time there was no hint in her mind.
Obviously, he was someone the original owner didn't know.
Wu Pengpeng heaved a sigh of relief. She raised her head and asked, "Who are you?"
The young man took out the lollipop, straightened up, and walked towards her: "Jiang He, your second elder brother's... good friend."
A friend of Wu Junyu's?
That meant Wu Junyu was here too. Time to leave.
"Hello!" Wu Pengpeng waved at him, and then opened the door, trying to slip away while he wasn't paying attention.
However, just as one of her feet stepped over the threshold, she was grabbed by the back of her collar and pulled back.
Jiang He's smiling voice came to her ear: "Your second elder brother is looking for you."
Looking for her? What for?
She wasn't money. Why did everyone want to find her?
Couldn't they just leave her alone?
Wu Pengpeng was cursing inwardly but smiling on the surface: "So second elder brother is here too. I've been missing him."
Since she couldn't escape, she might as well go back first and then figure out a way.
Later, she must persuade Uncle Two to hold a family dinner. Then, with her excellent drinking capacity, she could knock out everyone present and successfully get away.
After making the plan in her mind, Wu Pengpeng happily walked towards the main house.
Jiang He had just witnessed her entire "escape" process. Now, seeing her happily walking towards the "lion's den", he found it very interesting. A hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.
He took long strides and followed her towards the main house.
When Wu Pengpeng returned to the room, it was already full of people.
Seeing her come in from the door, a beautiful young woman quickly stepped forward and grabbed her hand. A mist immediately rose in her beautiful eyes.
"Pengpeng, are you okay?" Her mouth twitched as if she was about to cry. "You scared me."
Wu Pengpeng awkwardly twitched the corners of her mouth. Who was this again?
The hint in her mind said that this woman was Zhou Xiaowei, her fourth aunt, who had been married to Uncle Four for only a few months.
"Aunt Four." Wu Pengpeng reluctantly pulled out her hand. "I'm okay."
She scanned the crowd and greeted everyone according to the hints in her mind.
Apart from Uncle Two and Aunt Two, Uncle Four and Aunt Four, Uncle Five Wu Fei, and Uncle Six Wu Qing, there were also her eldest brother Wu Junchen and second elder brother Wu Junyu.
Wu Pengpeng felt extremely uncomfortable under the gazes of everyone, who were looking at her as if she were a monkey in the zoo.
She tried to make small talk: "Where's Uncle Three? Why isn't he here?"
As soon as Zhao Bufan heard this, she immediately perked up, with a hint of expectation in her eyes: "Yeah, why isn't Uncle Three here?"
Wu You poured a cup of hot tea and pushed it in front of Wu Pengpeng: "Your Uncle Three has been sent by the institute to Chuanzhou for a seminar. He won't be back until next Monday. If you miss him, I'll send someone to pick him up right away."
No, no. She was just asking casually.
She felt that everyone was after her life now.
It would be best if she didn't have to see the Wu family for the next three years.
"No need. Let Uncle Three be busy!" Wu Pengpeng pretended to be considerate. "Uncle Three is so busy with his work. Let's not bother him."
Zhao Bufan, who had been full of expectation, was disappointed and let out an "oh". Suddenly, the black tea in her mouth didn't taste good anymore.
Looking at her reaction, Wu Pengpeng finally understood why she had wanted to come.
Good for you, Zhao Bufan. I regarded you as a friend, but you wanted to be my aunt.
It seemed that Zhao Bufan was probably not Uncle Two's spy.
She felt relieved and took the initiative to ask, "What did Uncle Two call me here for?"
Wu You gave her a gentle smile: "Silly girl. It's your birthday today. Of course I called you back to celebrate your birthday."
Wu Pengpeng was a bit stunned. She subconsciously glanced at Zhao Bufan.
Zhao Bufan was stunned for a moment before realizing what was going on. She said with a guilty look in a low voice, "Sorry. I was so busy today that I forgot. To show my apology, I'll definitely give you a super big red envelope."
After all, this Miss Zhao was the kind of person who could reimburse one million just like that. The super big red envelope she mentioned must be a large amount.
Wu Pengpeng forced a smile and changed the subject: "It's just my birthday as a junior. I'm really sorry to trouble all the elders to come here so late."
"What's this?" Aunt Two Jiang Xinyu, who had been silent all this time, said coldly. "You're the only princess of the Wu family in nine generations. Who would dare not come on your birthday?"