Xu Qingqing took out a box. The box was only about the size of two palms, and there was nothing luxurious about it from the outside.
Old Master Yang didn't have much expectation for the gift from Xu Qingqing. However, when he opened it, his eyes widened, and his hands even trembled slightly when he wanted to pick up the thing inside.
"Could this be the legendary ambergris?"
Old Master Yang picked up the delicate and translucent thing in his hand, looking at Xu Qingqing in great shock, with his hands still trembling a bit.
Xu Qingqing nodded. "Old Master Yang is of noble status. Only this ambergris, which can prolong life, is worthy of you."
After Xu Qingqing finished speaking, most of the on - lookers were speechless and didn't know how to react for a moment.
This was ambergris! It might only appear once in a hundred years, and it was something that might not be bought even with hundreds of millions.
"Congratulations, Old Master Yang. This gift should be the most precious one today. I'm even a bit embarrassed to present my gift now."
One of the quick - witted guests immediately stepped forward and offered his congratulations.
Although it was just a polite remark, it was quite close to the truth.
With the ambergris here, their gifts were no match in terms of value or anything else.
Xu Yan raised his eyebrows. He had already prepared a gift for his sister, but he didn't expect that his sister had her own plan.
Ambergris. It was really beyond his expectation.
Gu Anrou instinctively questioned, "It's impossible. Where did you get this ambergris? How can you prove it's real?"
Xu Qingqing looked at her. "There are many ways to prove the authenticity of ambergris. If you don't believe it, you can take it to a professional verification institution."
At this moment, a middle - aged man walked out of the crowd. "If you want to prove its authenticity, let me take a look."
"Old He! It's Old He from the verification institution!"
Someone announced his name, and Xu Qingqing also learned his identity.
Old He nodded to Xu Qingqing and then observed it carefully. After a moment, he nodded happily. "It's real."
Gu Anrou took a step back, with disbelief written all over her face.
Lu Chuanbai warned her, "Stop talking nonsense. You're making a fool of yourself."
Gu Anrou pursed her lips, looking very aggrieved. "But why? Why does she have ambergris? How could she possibly afford to buy it?"
Lu Chuanbai said coldly, "Just because you can't buy it doesn't mean she can't get it. Don't underestimate others."
Yang Chang then took the lead in clapping. "Miss Xu is really amazing. This gift of yours deserves to be the best one at the whole event."
The others also gave Yang Chang face and clapped along.
Yang Chang's eyes showed admiration as he looked at Xu Qingqing. His second grandfather had mentioned to him that she was a dexterous and good - hearted girl.
Now that he saw her in person, she was beautiful and had good manners. It was a pity that she had two children.
He could sense that Xu Qingqing didn't seem to like Gu Anrou very much. She even deliberately glanced at Gu Anrou while clapping.
Humph, Gu Anrou even disdained him. Well, he didn't think much of her either.
For some reason, Xu Qingqing felt as if she was being used as a pawn. It wasn't her intention to show off. After this banquet was over, she'd find a place to lie low.
After the gift - giving episode, things got a bit noisy around Xu Qingqing. From time to time, someone would come over to toast her and inquire about her family background.
After they learned that she had two children, many men backed off.
Xu Qingqing felt a bit oppressed here, so she found an excuse to go out for a walk.
By chance, she saw Lu Chuanbai and Gu Anrou in a corner. Xu Qingqing instinctively hid herself.
Lu Chuanbai frowned and questioned Gu Anrou, "Why do you keep targeting Miss Xu?"
Gu Anrou looked extremely aggrieved. "It's not me targeting her. It's you who's partial to her."
"What's so good about her? Why has our relationship grown more and more distant since she showed up?"
Gu Anrou questioned loudly, her eyes full of unwillingness.
"I'm the only daughter of the Gu family. Although you're in charge of the Lu Corporation now, your younger brother is no good either. Without the help of my Gu family, do you think you can hold your position firmly?"
Lu Chuanbai squinted slightly. "So you're threatening me?"
Hearing this, Gu Anrou panicked a bit. She quickly explained, "No, I don't mean that. I just want to tell you who's the most suitable for you."
"As long as you marry me, the Gu family will be yours."
"Then no one will be able to shake your position, not even your father!"
Gu Anrou knew that although Lu Chuanbai was in charge of the Lu Corporation now, it was only because his grandfather supported him. In fact, his father favored his half - brother more.
Lu Chuanbai said coldly, "If I can only hold my position in the Lu Corporation through a marriage alliance, then I don't need it."
Gu Anrou stared at him in disbelief. "What do you mean? Do you know that it took three generations of hard work for the Lu Corporation to be what it is today? Don't you want to protect it?"
Lu Chuanbai didn't want to discuss this issue with her anymore. Instead, he asked, "I'm not here to talk about this. Who I'll marry in the future has nothing to do with you. Now I'm asking you, are you sure it was you who massaged my leg back then?"
Under Lu Chuanbai's direct gaze, Gu Anrou was momentarily panicked, but she quickly regained her resolve.
She couldn't let Brother Chuanbai see through her, or she'd lose everything.
Gu Anrou pretended to be aggrieved on the surface. "Brother Chuanbai, what do you mean? Do you think I'd lie to you about this?"
"Brother Chuanbai, why have you changed like this? Who's been whispering in your ear and even making you doubt that I lied back then?"
Seeing Gu Anrou's aggrieved expression, Lu Chuanbai temporarily dispelled his doubts.
"It's nothing. No one told me these things. I just thought of it and asked."
Gu Anrou stared at him. "Brother Chuanbai, don't tell me you're still thinking about that ugly girl back then!"
"That was Lu Fenglin's deliberate attempt to humiliate you. Don't tell me you've always had feelings for her in your heart!"
Hearing Gu Anrou mention that woman, Lu Chuanbai's face immediately turned cold. "Shut up. Don't mention this person to me."
Gu Anrou was startled and immediately fell silent.
"I'm sorry, Brother Chuanbai. I didn't mean it."
"Brother Chuanbai, don't be angry."
Lu Chuanbai didn't want to talk to her anymore. He turned around and left, but accidentally caught sight of the corner of Xu Qingqing's clothes. However, he didn't say anything.
After the two of them left, Xu Qingqing finally walked out of the corner.
"I didn't expect Miss Xu to have the habit of eavesdropping."
Lu Chuanbai's voice came from behind her. Xu Qingqing was so startled that she almost jumped up.
"You, weren't you already gone?"
"I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your conversation. I just happened to pass by."
Xu Qingqing explained in a flurry.