sbdcsierra Chapter 502 You Know Best
Chapter 502 You Know Best
Upon hearing this, Chao Bufan nodded, and then asked, "So what do you mean?"
Grandpa Gu gave a wry smile and said, "I'm already so old, how many more years do I have left? I'm fine, it's just my granddaughter—"
Upon hearing this, Chao Bufan smiled faintly and said, "Grandpa Gu, I understand what you mean. You're afraid that Xiong Aiguo will use your granddaughter to make a fuss, right?"
Grandpa Gu nodded and said, "After all, Xiong Aiguo is a man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals."
Chao Bufan chuckled self-deprecatingly, thinking to himself that he had done something good but had only made things worse. He said with a smile, "Grandpa Gu, don't worry. No one can figure out how Xiong Jianxin became an idiot. Even if he goes to the hospital for a checkup, they won't be able to find out the cause."
“That’s not what I’m worried about,” Old Master Gu said anxiously. “I’m worried about the enormous power behind him. After all, the Orthodox Church is one of the four major international mercenary organizations. If they come looking for trouble, then our entire Gu family will be in serious trouble—”
After going around in circles, Chao Bufan finally understood everything. He smiled faintly and said, "Grandpa Gu, please just say what you want to say! I will definitely help if I can."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Gu nodded, then said with a solemn expression, "Bufan, well then I'll be frank. You saw what happened today; Xiong Aiguo will absolutely not let this go. So I want Tingting to stay with you for the time being—"
"Why are you following me?" Chao Bufan asked, puzzled. Even Gu Tingting was confused. Perhaps she had become accustomed to living in this world of deceit and infighting. Her calm and collected nature and her ability to read people's expressions far surpassed that of her peers.
Grandpa Gu looked at Gu Tingting with affection, and then said, "She is my only granddaughter, and she is my biggest worry right now. As for her two cousins, I am not worried about them at all. After all, they are still studying, and the college they attend was founded by the church. So, no matter what the Orthodox Church does, they will not provoke the church. I asked Tingting to stay with you so that you can protect her for me."
"Grandpa—" Gu Tingting called out sweetly, a unique emotion welling up inside her.
Grandpa Gu quickly stopped his granddaughter from speaking and continued, "Bufan, I, Gu Zhentian, have lived for nearly a hundred years and have never asked anyone for help. Today, I, Gu Zhentian, beg you to protect my granddaughter Tingting. Even if it means I, Gu Zhentian, have to be your slave, I will not even flinch."
"Grandpa—" Gu Tingting's eyes welled up with tears. She knew that her grandfather had never asked anyone for help before. She never expected that he would ask a complete stranger for her sake. A feeling she couldn't describe welled up in her heart.
As for Chao Bufan, he could agree or disagree with Old Master Gu's request, since it had nothing to do with him. He would leave after finishing his business, and what would the fate of the Gu family have to do with him then? However, considering Gu Tingting's beauty, he hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Old Master Gu, I can agree to your request, but I can only protect her for a while, not forever."
“I know that,” said Grandpa Gu. “So, I want Tingting to go back to HX with you. Once we get to HX, she will be safe.”
Upon hearing this, Chao Bufan shook his head and smiled, saying, "Grandpa Gu, you're thinking too simply. Actually, HX isn't a safe place either."
“It’s alright,” said Grandpa Gu. “When you get to HX, take her to Wudang and find a man named Daoming Zhenren. Then hand Tingting over to him. He will protect Tingting.”
Upon hearing this, Chao Bufan nodded and said, "Alright! I agree."
"Thank you," said Grandpa Gu sincerely.
"No need for thanks," Chao Bufan said with a slight smile. "Who told me to be a naturally nosy, pushover kind-hearted person!"
"Boom boom boom!"
There was a knock at the door, and Gu Tingting quickly said, "Grandpa, I'll go open the door."
The door opened, and Gu Tingting's second aunt said, "Tingting, tell the old man that dinner is ready."
Gu Tingting said "Oh," and then turned around and said, "Grandpa, dinner's ready."
Grandpa Gu stood up and said, "Bufan, let's go out for dinner!"
At the dinner table, the Gu family sat together, but the eldest son, Gu Changfeng, was nowhere to be seen. As for Chao Bufan, he sat next to the Gu family.
"Where is he? Why isn't he here for dinner?" Old Master Gu asked Gu Tingting's mother, the "he" clearly referring to Gu Changfeng.
Gu Tingting's mother replied, "He's reflecting on his actions at home. Let's leave him alone and eat!"
Grandpa Gu nodded, then picked up his chopsticks and waved his hand, saying, "Let's eat."
However, just as everyone picked up their chopsticks, an angry commotion erupted outside the door. Xiong Aiguo stormed in with a dozen or so men dressed in black Taoist robes, pointing angrily at Old Master Gu and saying, "You, Gu Zhentian! They came with good intentions to propose marriage, and you not only refused, but you also resorted to despicable and shameless means to drive my grandson Jianxin into a state of mental instability. If you don't give me an explanation today, I guarantee that none of you here will see the sun rise tomorrow."
The entire Gu family was startled. Chao Bufan glanced at the people Xiong Aiguo had brought. Judging from the insignia on their clothes, it was likely the unique symbol of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Moreover, these people all seemed to be cultivators, though their cultivation levels weren't very high. He smirked slightly. Old Master Gu frowned and said coldly, "Xiong Aiguo, what do you mean by that? Your grandson's mental instability has nothing to do with us."
"Hmph—" Xiong Aiguo snorted coldly and said, "Gu Zhentian, you know best why my grandson is like this."
Old Master Gu stood up abruptly and said angrily, "Xiong Aiguo, you had better explain yourself clearly. Don't bring people to my house to show off your power for no reason."
"Gu Zhentian," Xiong Aiguo roared, "you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin, you're forcing me to use violence, aren't you?"
Chao Bufan picked up his chopsticks, playing with them as he coldly said, "Damn it! Where did this old stray dog come from, barking and howling like that? Can't a person even eat?"
Upon hearing this, Xiong Aiguo was instantly enraged. He lashed out, "Kid, are you looking for death? Who gave you the right to speak?"
Upon hearing this, Chao Bufan smiled slightly, then said coldly, "I said, Xiong Aiguo, you'd better get out of here right now and not ruin my meal. Otherwise, I'll make sure you walk in and crawl out."