Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Chapter 256 Family and Country in Dire Straits (26)

Gu Yao got up early and, taking advantage of the dim light of dawn, stepped out of the Xu family's gate.

As Zhang Sao, who was getting up early, began preparing breakfast, she noticed Gu Yao was up so early and asked with some confusion, "Mr. Gu, why are you up so early?"

Gu Yao was taken aback, but then a warm smile spread across his face. "I have business to attend to in Shanghai, so I have to leave early. Xu Qing and I praised Zhang Sao's cooking skills, but we won't be able to enjoy it today."

The young man's face showed a mixture of helplessness and regret.

With a few words, he smoothly changed the subject, making Aunt Zhang very happy. She couldn't hide the smile on her face.

"Mr. Gu, wait a moment. There's nothing else, but take two steamed buns that I made this morning with you so you don't go hungry."

Before Gu Yao could refuse, Aunt Zhang had already headed towards the kitchen.

Looking at the warm bun placed in his hand, the young man lowered his eyes and softly said thank you.

Aunt Zhang was taken aback. "Go quickly, don't delay your business."

Gu Yao picked up his newspaper at the newsstand as planned.

In the still misty morning, the breakfast stalls along the roadside had already been set up.

Gu Yao, carrying the two steamed buns given to him by Aunt Chen, sat down in front of the breakfast stall and ordered a bowl of tofu pudding.

While reading today's newspaper.

The things tucked inside the newspaper had just been burned by him.

Nothing much has really happened in Shanghai lately.

Gu Yao clicked his tongue lightly, just about to turn the newspaper over, when a voice carrying a hint of hostility and frivolity came from beside him.

"Oh, what a coincidence, running into Young Master Gu here."

Gu Yao calmly folded the newspaper in his hand and put it aside.

"What a coincidence, I've run into Detective He here."

He Yanshen didn't stand on ceremony at all and sat down directly opposite Gu Yao.

"Boss lady, two steamed buns and a bowl of tofu pudding, please."

"Okay, just a moment."

Gu Yao observed the person opposite him, but found himself unable to see through them.

Except in front of Xu Qing, He Yanshen always seems to be like this.

He's frivolous, unserious, and doesn't seem like a detective capable of solving cases at all.

But those who could become detectives in the French Concession were no ordinary people.

A glint flashed in Gu Yao's eyes.

It seems I need to get in touch with the person in charge here to properly inquire about these matters.

The information was really out of reach.

He Yanshen turned his gaze back and it landed on the folded newspaper next to Gu Yao.

"Mr. Gu also likes to read newspapers?"

Gu Yao smiled and said, "Yes, now that we're in Shanghai, we should at least know about some of the major events happening recently."

"What are you doing out so early, Mr. Gu?"

"I need to ask an old friend to do something for me."

He Yanshen, who was munching on a steamed bun with his head down, looked up and said, "Oh, besides Aqing, Mr. Gu has other friends in Shanghai? Who are they? I might even know them."

Gu Yao looked at the seemingly unintentional person in front of him, and pushed his glasses up again with his middle finger.

"No comment."

Hearing the stiff tone, He Yanshen smiled and shrugged, "Mr. Gu, don't be so nervous. I was just asking casually."

Gu Yao had no interest in continuing the conversation with him.

"Detective He, please continue eating. I'll be going now."

With that, Gu Yao reached for the newspaper on the table, got up, and left.

He Yanshen watched Gu Yao's retreating figure until the handsome silhouette disappeared into the distance before slowly withdrawing his gaze.

Gu Yao?

He Yanshen stuffed the last bite of the steamed bun into his mouth.

When it was time to pay, the proprietress counted the money and said, "Sir, this money is not right. The gentleman just now still owes money for a bowl of tofu pudding."

He Yanshen, who had been tricked, was speechless.

Gu Yao shook the newspaper in his hand, in a very good mood. He folded the newspaper again and didn't look at it anymore.

He was just a little disappointed that he hadn't ordered more.

A spur-of-the-moment scam is never quite perfect.

However, he was still very happy to have managed to trick He Yanshen.

He just couldn't stand He Yanshen.

For no reason at all, I just don't like it.

That frivolous and arrogant demeanor, and the crazy way he treated Xu Qing as his possession.

he does not like.

This time, consider it collecting some interest.

Gu Yao lowered his gaze.

On the way back to the Xu family home, I happened to run into Xu Wan as she was leaving.

When Xu Wan saw Gu Yao, she stopped walking briskly and lowered her head, calling out, "Brother Yao."

Gu Yao nodded. "Is my little sister going out?"

Xu Wan nodded. "I've arranged to go shopping with Xiao Qing. The banquet hosted by the Yao family is in three days, and we've agreed to pick up the custom-made dresses from Miss Zhang."

Gu Yao looked at the girl in front of him who was so nervous that she had blurted out her entire schedule, and felt somewhat helpless.

"Then go ahead, little sister, I won't bother you any longer."

A handsome young man walked past her, leaving behind a whiff of sandalwood incense. Xu Wan breathed a sigh of relief.

Turning my head, I saw that the figure was tall and handsome, like an unyielding bamboo or pine, carrying an indomitable spirit.

It seems nothing can defeat him.

Xu Wan clutched her slightly flustered chest, took a deep breath, but her face still involuntarily flushed red.

As soon as Gu Yao returned to the room, Xu Qing was already waiting at the table.

"came back?"

Gu Yao was taken aback, then nodded and sat down at the table.

Xu Qing looked at the person in front of him and was relieved to see that the person was alright.

He didn't ask Gu Yao what he was going out to do.

Just as Gu Yao wouldn't ask about things he didn't want to talk about.

He wouldn't ask about the things Gu Yao wanted to hide.

As long as Gu Yao is safe, he won't press the matter further.

"Oh, by the way, is A-Yao going to attend the banquet hosted by the Yao family in three days with me?"

Gu Yao raised an eyebrow, tapping his fingertip lightly on the table. "What's the background of the Yao family?"

Xu Qing thought for a moment, "The Yao family is in the pharmaceutical business. As you know, in this chaotic world, besides the military, pharmaceuticals are the most profitable business."

Gu Yao's fingers paused for a moment, then tapped lightly on the solid wood table again.

"is it?"

Xu Qing nodded. "I heard that their family has very strong connections, and they've even been thinking of expanding their business in Shanxi recently. This banquet seems to be for that purpose."

Upon hearing "Shanxi," Gu Yao's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but pause in his actions.

That little brat should be in northern Shanxi.

Seeing that Gu Yao was lost in thought, Xu Qing waved her finger in front of his eyes, "A Yao?"

Gu Yao snapped out of his reverie, poured himself a cup of tea, and instead of immediately agreeing, asked, "Where is the Yao family holding this banquet?"

Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Gu Yao paused for a moment.

"Okay, let's go."

Gu Yao lowered his eyes and drank his tea, concealing the sharp glint in them.

"August 10th, Grand Hyatt."

Isn't this a coincidence?