279: I have no relationship with her.

Ma Xue touched her hair and raised her chin slightly, looking pleased.

“But he doesn't even spare me a glance.”

Ma Xue wasn't desperately in love with Lu Jing, but a few years ago, some people joked about her and Lu Jing, and she felt that as the Gu Family's Maternal Granddaughter, she was an excellent match for the Lu Family's Eldest Grandson.

Even though she was a member of the Ma Family, her father was quite capable now, and although her grandfather was slightly inferior to the Lu Family and the Gu Family, the Gu Family and the Lu Family had a marriage engagement.

She was currently involved with someone who was also as formidable as her father. It was just that she didn't dare let her parents know.

Her parents always wanted her to marry Lu Jing, or someone comparable to the Gu Family or the Lu Family.

If her parents knew that the person she wanted to be with had a lower status than their family, her parents would definitely deal with Brother Chu.

Ma Xue glanced at Zhang Xiaorou and said.

“Actually, you look pretty good too. Maybe Lu Jing likes your type.”

Hearing Ma Xue's words, Zhang Xiaorou quickly waved her hand.

“Impossible, the person he likes must be you.”

Zhang Xiaorou genuinely liked Lu Jing, but she didn't dare show it.

If Ma Xue found out, Ma Xue would definitely deal with her. Unless she and Lu Jing were dating and Lu Jing submitted a marriage application with her, then Ma Xue wouldn't dare lay a hand on her.

Otherwise, Ma Xue would definitely incite the people at school to bully her.

Ma Xue relied on being the Gu Family's Maternal Granddaughter and had done quite a few things.

Although she was the Zhang Family's Maternal Granddaughter, the Zhang Family used to be... Although the Zhang Family was better now, it was still far from what it once was.

Unless... that way, her status would be more noble than Ma Xue's, allowing Ma Xue to flatter and fawn over her.

But Ma Xue was quite foolish; she could easily coax Ma Xue into obeying her.

Just like how her mother previously coaxed Aunt Gu Ying.

Zhang Fu returned home. Although she was currently at the Department of Foreign Trade, she was only an Office Director under the Administration Bureau.

She had a little power, but not much. The reason she was able to live so well now was partly because she was a daughter of the Zhang Family, and partly because she leveraged the Gu Family's influence.

“Mom, have you had someone look into news about Xiao Niannian?”

After Zhang Xiaorou entered the house, she immediately asked.

“I sent someone to investigate.”

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaorou immediately looked at her mother.

“Please tell me quickly.”

“She was picked up by an Old Woman Xiao in the City Name...”

After hearing her mother's words, Zhang Xiaorou's expression turned ugly.

“Mom, are you suggesting that Xiao Niannian is an imposter? Then how did she manage to make Uncle, Grandpa Gu, and Grandma Gu believe her?”

“I don't know about this matter either; I've sent people to continue investigating...”

The Gu Family's Old Residence.

Chief Gu was making a phone call in the room.

“Mom.”

On the other end of the line, an Old Madam's voice came through.

“Gu Qi.”

The Old Madam was very happy to hear Chief Gu's voice.

“Mom, I have some good news to tell you and Dad.”

Hearing her Eldest Son-in-Law say this, the Old Madam's tone became eager.

“What is the good news?”

“We found Niannian. She looks very much like Yun'er...”

On the other end of the phone, the Old Madam's voice grew much louder.

“What did you say? You really found my Maternal Granddaughter? She looks very much like Yun'er? Are you sure?”

Chief Gu explained the situation again.

Hearing this, Old Madam Zhang said several times in succession.

“Good, this is truly wonderful. Where is Yunyun?”

Old Madam Zhang anxiously asked, thinking of her Daughter.

“Mom, we haven't found my Wife yet. I've already sent people to investigate...”

Old Madam Zhang felt very disappointed upon hearing Chief Gu's words.

“Is there really no news at all? Niannian was found, so why can't her mother be found...”

Old Madam Zhang started crying as she spoke.

The voice of the Zhang Family's Auntie came from the other end of the line.

“Old Madam, please quickly take a pill...”

Chief Gu grew anxious upon hearing this.

“Mom, don't worry, I will find Yunyun...”

“Chief Gu, the Old Madam was too agitated just now, but she has taken her medicine and calmed down...”

The Zhang Family had two Aunties who were currently taking care of Old Master Zhang and Old Madam Zhang.

“Gu Qi, Mom is fine. You must find Yunyun...”

“Mom, I will definitely find Yun'er.”

“Where is Niannian? I want to talk to her.”

Old Madam Zhang had previously investigated and found out her Daughter was pregnant. Like her Eldest Son-in-Law, she believed her Daughter was still alive, definitely still alive. The child in her Daughter's belly must also be a girl.

They had been searching for nearly twenty years. For all these years, whenever there was a clue, they would find a way to check it out.

Over the years, many people had advised her and her Eldest Son-in-Law that their Daughter was definitely gone. They told them not to exhaust themselves searching anymore... Xiao Niannian was currently chatting with the Grandparents in the living room and also heard her Father making a phone call.

“Niannian.”

Hearing her Father call her, Xiao Niannian walked towards the Study.

“Dad.”

“Your Maternal Grandmother wants to talk to you.”

“Mhm.”

As soon as Xiao Niannian picked up the phone, the person on the other end immediately called out.

“Niannian.”

“Maternal Grandmother.”

Xiao Niannian addressed Old Madam Zhang.

“Oh, my sweet Niannian, your Maternal Grandmother has been in Luzhou City Name these past few days, but I'll return to the Capital City to see you in a few days...”

“Okay.”

“Niannian, you've suffered...”

Hearing Old Madam Zhang's words, Xiao Niannian could tell from the voice that her Maternal Grandmother loved her very much. At this moment, her Maternal Grandmother's voice was trembling, and her tone revealed just how emotional she was.

“Maternal Grandmother, I'm doing very well...”

“Your Maternal Grandmother heard from your Dad that you enlisted in the Military Unit and have even been promoted now. You are truly wonderful, and your Maternal Grandmother is proud of you...”

Old Madam Zhang spoke excitedly.

Her Sons were originally in the Military Unit too, but due to some incidents a few years ago, their entire family... Now, the matters concerning the couple have been investigated and clarified, and the Sons have returned to their posts. Although some positions were adjusted, things have improved.

Xiao Niannian didn't know much about her Maternal Grandmother's family situation. But she had heard Elders talk a lot about the events of this period in her Original World, and she had watched many TV shows and read some Memoirs, so she understood what had happened to her Maternal Grandmother's family.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Niannian looked at Chief Gu.

“Dad, what is going on between you and Zhang Fu?”

Hearing his Daughter's words, Chief Gu's expression instantly became serious.

“Niannian, there is nothing going on between Zhang Fu and me. She is just your mother's Adopted Sister, and I have absolutely no relationship with her, and will never have one in this lifetime...”

Chief Gu was a little anxious; he had to make this matter clear. He had never had any relationship with Zhang Fu.

“Dad would never lie. Trust Dad...”

Hearing her Father's serious and firm tone, Xiao Niannian nodded.

“Dad, I believe you, but I don't believe Zhang Fu.”