176 Completely Fallen for Her 4 (1/2)

Mei Yangyang removed her apron and asked eagerly, ”What's the occasion?”

”My eldest brother Gu Dongcheng is getting married,” An Xiaoning answered as she stood up to put on her coat and a scarf, which she wrapped around her neck. Mei Yangyang then headed upstairs to grab her bag, after which the two left in An Xiaoning's car.

Mei Yangyang would be accompanying An Xiaoning everywhere she goes before the latter manages to hire a bodyguard whom she deemed trustworthy.

After they had finished replenishing the stock, Mei Yangyang returned to the store to sort the goods out together with Xu Jingwen and Zhang Li, while An Xiaoning drove off alone to the Gu family's home.

Just as she was alighting from her car, she noticed Gu Beicheng's car approaching slowly.

She stood still and watched as Gu Beicheng got down from his car. He walked towards her and looked at her from head to toe. ”You don't look too good. Your face is a little red and swollen, and your eyes look extremely weary. You must've had a poor night's sleep,” he said with a grin.

Pursing her lips, An Xiaoning answered, ”Such sharp eyes you've got. Indeed, I didn't catch much sleep last night.”

”I heard about what happened last night. Can't believe…” said Gu Beicheng as he threw an arm around her shoulder.

”Can't believe what?”

”Can't believe it turned out to be just a rumor. Otherwise, I would've thought that he really tried to kill himself because of you. But I guess it's not true, after all. According to what I know about him, he's a resilient one who always strives to survive all odds. He couldn't have dug his own grave,” Gu Beicheng remarked, clucking his tongue in disdain.

Not wishing to discuss the matter any further, An Xiaoning changed the subject. ”What's the benefit of wearing the jade bangle you've given me?”

”You haven't been wearing it?” Gu Beicheng asked in surprise as he took a look at her wrist.

”Yeah, I've never worn it.”

”It's one of the few rare pieces I've been collecting. I heard from an expert that it was mined from an extremely rare tomb.”

A frown creased on An Xiaoning's forehead upon hearing his words. ”It belongs to the dead?”

”Don't mistake it for an inauspicious item now, there's a rich history about this particular tomb, which dates back to thousands of years ago. The entire tomb is well kept and intact, and in it lies the corpse of a teenage girl. Judging from her clothes and coffin, she must've been from an affluent family. However, the only piece of jewelry in her tomb was this jade bangle, which she had worn on her wrist. I heard it was an extremely precious and exquisite piece of jade, which brings women good health and fortune. After wearing it for an extended period of time, the jade and you will become one as it chooses you to be its owner. It'll then protect you from all harm.”

”Is it really that impressive?” An Xiaoning asked.

”Since when have Brother caused you harm? Turns out you haven't been wearing the bangle I gifted you. No wonder you've been facing so many obstacles ever since you got married. You deserve a beating,” Gu Beicheng said jokingly with a smirk.

”Ever since I got married? More like ever since I was born. I've been living all by myself my entire life, and probably will for the rest of it.” An Xiaoning let out a chuckle and continued, ”I'll put the jade bangle on right away, as soon as I get home. Can't let a good thing go to waste.”

Together, they entered the living room through the door to see that Mr. and Mrs. Gu were both present. Upon seeing their arrival, Mrs. Gu hurriedly patted the empty spot beside her on the couch and said, ”Come sit down here, Xiaoning.”

An Xiaoning did as instructed and greeted Mrs. Gu, ”Mother, why is Eldest Brother getting married all of a sudden?”

”Because Chi Rui'er had gotten pregnant. Besides, your brother is not getting any younger. He's almost 30 this year, it's time he got married. Your Father and I shall respect his decision. By the way, Xiaoning, I heard from Beicheng that you're living in a mansion along Dongpo Road. Move back in here with us, it's safer that way,” said Mrs. Gu, grasping her hand.