482: They set off for Chengdu to find their adoptive mother and brother.

When Xiao Niannian saw Gu Ying, Zhang Fu, and Ma Xue, she understood perfectly well that these people hadn't come to apologize; they were only doing so because her Grandparents were protecting her.

As for Zhang Fu, she was using this opportunity to look for her father.

Her father had been very busy these past few days and had not yet gone on break; he might not be able to return until New Year's Eve night.

It was also possible that he wouldn't make it home until the first day of the Lunar New Year.

"Younger Female Cousin, I'm sorry, I misspoke at the time..."

"Younger Female Cousin, I apologize to you..."

Ma Xue and Zhang Xiaorou both apologized to Xiao Niannian.

Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu sat there, listening to their apologies.

"Uncle Gu, Aunt Gu, Xiaorou usually focuses all her attention on her studies, so she doesn't understand these things. She heard Li Yao crying and complaining, which is why she misunderstood..."

Grandma Gu looked at Gu Ying and said.

"Gu Ying, you and your husband are busy with work, but you must still teach your children properly. Xue'er is in university now; she is no longer a child..."

"Mom, you're right. We will definitely teach Xue'er properly in the future. Niannian, Aunt apologizes to you... Will you forgive your Older Female Cousin?"

Zhang Fu also hurriedly added.

"Niannian, your Older Female Cousin Xiaorou just misspoke at the time. She's actually on your side... Don't be angry... Aunt also apologizes to you on behalf of your Older Female Cousin..."

Seeing the look of guilt on their faces, Xiao Niannian knew that these people were not genuinely admitting their mistakes at all.

"I do not accept their apologies."

What?

The four of them looked at Xiao Niannian in surprise. They had already spoken so pleadingly, yet Xiao Niannian still refused to accept their apologies.

Gu Ying and the others all looked toward Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu, but Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu did not say anything.

"Alright, alright, Niannian, don't be angry. Aunt will definitely give her a good talking-to..."

Zhang Fu also said with a smile.

"Aunt will also give Xiaorou a good talking-to..."

Xiao Niannian looked at them and spoke up.

"I'm very curious about one thing. Don't you two know that the Gu Family, the Qiao Family, and the Li Family have been at odds for a long time? Why did you still let them associate with the Qiao Family and the Li Family? Is it because you think so many years have passed that it doesn't matter anymore, or is it that you have never taken Grandparents or the Gu Family seriously?"

Xiao Niannian stated it directly.

This remark caused the expressions of Gu Ying and Zhang Fu to change. They hadn't expected Xiao Niannian to say such things, especially in front of Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu.

"Mom and Dad, that's not what I meant."

"Niannian, you've misunderstood Aunt. Aunt didn't know about the conflict. Xiaorou is young, and they are classmates, so Aunt didn't mention any of this..."

Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu were also somewhat surprised.

"I won't interfere with what you do, and you shouldn't interfere with what I do. And don't even think about using others to plot against me."

Xiao Niannian looked at them and said coldly.

"Also, don't use your status as elders to pressure me. You are just Aunt, not my mother, so you have no right."

Gu Ying was shocked. She hadn't expected Xiao Niannian to speak so harshly now. Meanwhile, the Adoptive Parents sat there with serious expressions, yet they didn't reprimand Xiao Niannian, as if they also felt that what Xiao Niannian said was correct.

Didn't the Adoptive Parents value rules the most in the past? Why weren't they reprimanding Xiao Niannian when she was being so unruly?

Gu Ying knew that she couldn't cross Xiao Niannian right now.

"Niannian, you've misunderstood Aunt. Aunt and your Older Female Cousin are definitely not that kind of people..."

Zhang Fu also hadn't expected Xiao Niannian to speak so harshly in public. The implication of Xiao Niannian's words was to poison Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu's opinion of them.

At this moment, she hated Xiao Niannian to the core. A fake like Xiao Niannian, what right did she have to put on airs in front of her?

She had been trying to find a way to expose Xiao Niannian's identity, but she hadn't found any evidence.

Gu Ying and Zhang Fu couldn't say anything more at this point. After apologizing, they left with their daughters.

Watching the look in Zhang Fu's eyes as she left, Xiao Niannian's suspicion of her grew even stronger.

She wondered how her father's investigation was going.

Just as she sat there thinking about these things, her Grandparents' voices sounded in her ears.

"Precious, don't be sad. Grandma thinks you did the right thing today... We only told you about these things once, and you remembered them all..."

"Precious, next time if they speak harshly again, just go ahead and hit them. If anything happens, Grandpa will take responsibility. I really want to see who would dare to come and cause trouble for you..."

Hearing her Grandparents' words, Xiao Niannian was moved and hugged Grandma.

"Grandparents, thank you."

"No need to thank us, we are a family."

Grandma Gu smiled and hugged her Granddaughter.

Grandma Xiao watched this scene, her face full of smiles.

Time flew by, and soon it was New Year's Eve. After Xiao Niannian finished dinner with her Grandparents, Aunt, and Older Male Cousin, she sat in the living room, waiting until midnight before she could return to her room.

"Niannian, this is the New Year's money from Grandparents."

"This is from Grandma."

Aunt Gu also took out the red envelope she had prepared long ago.

"Little Six, this is from Grandparents."

Hearing this, Yang Gu was surprised.

"Maternal Grandparents, I get some too?"

"Of course, as long as you are not married, you all get New Year's money," Grandma Gu said with a chuckle.

Grandma Xiao had also prepared a small red envelope for Yang Gu.

"Thank you, Grandma."

"Thank you, Grandma Xiao."

Xiao Niannian collected a big pile of red envelopes.

Yang Gu also gave one to Xiao Niannian.

"Thank you, Older Male Cousin."

Yang Gu looked at his Younger Female Cousin and said with a smile.

"You're welcome. Younger Female Cousin, if there's a chance after the New Year, you must teach Older Male Cousin."

"I've already written the curriculum, I'll go get it for you."

Hearing her words, Yang Gu was even happier.

"Thank you, Younger Female Cousin."

Xiao Niannian went upstairs and handed two identical booklets to Yang Gu.

Yang Gu examined them carefully.

"This is really great, Younger Female Cousin. You and Brother Lu are truly outstanding..."

Although he had only read a few pages, he was in charge of training, so he naturally understood how good these materials were.

Yang Gu was becoming happier the more he read, and he decided to make a phone call to his superior.

"I'm going to make a phone call to my superior."

Hearing her Older Male Cousin's happy voice, Xiao Niannian laughed.

It wasn't enough for just one unit to be strong; every unit should be strong. That would be the best.

Xiao Niannian looked toward her Grandparents.

She planned to go to Chengdu after the New Year to find her Adoptive Mother and Older Brothers.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Xiao Niannian took a train to Chengdu.

It took two days and two nights to get from Capital City to Chengdu.

After boarding the train, Xiao Niannian went to her sleeper berth. She only brought one suitcase and a few sets of clothes.

Thinking of the worried looks on her Grandparents' faces before she left, Xiao Niannian felt a bit sad.

This trip to Chengdu was also to handle some matters at the Arms Factory. After dealing with the Arms Factory, she would stay in Chengdu for a few more days before returning directly to Guangzhou.