Kung Fu Baby with 17 Doting Brothers-Chapter 404: Little Gu

Not long after, Xie Yang found an excuse to go downstairs and quietly sent the Listening Wave Sword to the basement with the professionals, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

In addition, the expert he invited had also arrived.

This was a shrewd businessman.

Even though Tuanzi claimed to be from the Heavenly Cloud Sect and was skilled in Listening Wave Swordsmanship even before meeting them, and even though Ji Zhangzhuo presented the Spirit Jade, he still suspected someone wanted to deceive them into parting with the sword.

Although this sword wasn’t made by a famous craftsman, as long as it has a long history, it could still fetch a price.

And many people have seen paintings featuring the Spirit Jade, so who knows if his grandfather’s brothers had told their children, that someone deliberately created a fake to scam the sword?

Otherwise, his brother is also suspect. His brother has been taking care of his father lately and often frequents the study. Wanting someone to make a replica is quite simple. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

These thoughts lingered in his mind. Before ingratiating himself with Ji Zhangzhuo, his attitude towards them wasn’t good, but in front of Mr. Xie, Xie Yang was especially adept at speaking politely.

Firstly, he expressed his concern, then said that the Xie Family values integrity. If it were a misunderstanding, and someday someone came with the real Jade Pendant to claim the sword, the Xie Family would have persisted all these years for nothing. Worried about offending Tuanzi and the others, and wanting to save face for Mr. Xie, he offered compliments, flattering Tuanzi and the others by saying they have nothing to fear regarding the expert appraisal.

Tuanzi glanced at him a few times, clinging to Ji Zhangzhuo’s sleeve silently.

[Ancient Martial System: This guy is quite good at maintaining his image in front of his dad; probably his company isn’t entirely his.]

He’s afraid of angering Mr. Xie, which might affect his future inheritance of the company.

Xie Zhi wasn’t involved in the management, didn’t concern himself much with the family’s company, but he wasn’t foolish. He vaguely heard his brother suspecting him of conspiring with outsiders to scam the sword, making him so angry his face turned red.

With others around, he couldn’t say much for the time being.

Mr. Xie actually listened.

He carefully examined the Jade Pendant, identical to the one in the painting, and actually believed it for the most part, but his eldest son made a valid point; if there’s indeed a similar Jade Pendant out there, and they gave it to the wrong person, what would they do if the rightful owner came knocking?

"Well..."

He hesitated, looking at Ji Zhangzhuo.

Ji Zhangzhuo smiled, "Then let the experts take a look. Your family has kept it for so many years, surely cherishing this sword. Of course, you should be cautious and deliver it to the rightful owner."

Mr. Xie sighed with relief.

Gu Qize and his brother didn’t say much.

Gu Qize noticed Tuanzi pouting unhappily, so he patted her little head.

Tuanzi moved closer to him and sighed with maturity.

"It’s alright, if it’s yours, then it’s yours."

He occasionally helped his father buy some antiques and developed a keen eye. The Spirit Jade that Ji Zhangzhuo presented was indeed top-notch, and the craftsmanship was very old; the matter was basically concluded. He was more interested in the painting, feeling that his sister really wanted the painting.

Soon after, the expert invited by Xie Yang arrived, reportedly a professor from the Jiang City University’s archaeology department.

No one cared how Xie Yang got to know this professor.

However, the professor not only came himself but also brought a graduate student along.

The professor didn’t concern himself with why the Xie Family had so many people around; he just seized the opportunity to study ancient craftsmanship.

The professor examined the Jade Pendant from Ji Zhangzhuo for a long time, and after making a phone call to discuss with a colleague for a few moments, he called over the graduate student he brought along.

"Little Gu, come take a look."

The one called ’Little Gu’ was a man in his twenties, dressed in casual attire, with a pair of black-framed glasses, but they couldn’t hide his overly exquisite features.

Tuanzi curiously stared at him several times.

She couldn’t imagine how someone with such exquisite features worked wearing a hard hat at an excavation site.

Perhaps noticing her gaze, the graduate student called Little Gu glanced at her several times before following his mentor to study.

The two studied for a long time, feeling uneasy, Xie Zhi took them to the living room for a rest, offering tea and snacks.

Soon, Xie Yang also joined them, chatting as if nothing happened, remaining warm towards Ji Zhangzhuo.

Without a word, Gu Qize and his brother both concluded that Xie Yang was someone who could manage small businesses, but was unlikely to achieve big things.

A while later, Xie Yang returned to check on the professor’s research.

As he left, Tuanzi tugged at Ji Zhangzhuo.

"Second Senior Brother, what exactly did you say to him, why is he so enthusiastic particularly towards you?"

The baby-faced handsome man chuckled, "I just dropped a few hints; the rest was all his guesswork."

Tuanzi poked his hand vigorously, "Stop being mysterious. What did you hint at?"

"What can it be?" Gu Yunmu interjected happily, "Hinting that he either has money or power. Since he’s so greedy, once he learned that someone is wealthy or powerful, didn’t he cling on like a fly?"

Tuanzi showed disdain on her face, "Ew, flies. Yun Mu, your analogy is disgusting."

She detested flies tremendously; they’re filthy!

Ji Zhangzhuo almost lost his smile.

If Xie Yang were a fly, then what was he? Rotting meat or fruit?

Gu Yunmu, unaware that he upset two people with his words, continued to laugh, "If that’s the case, as long as we appraise that the Jade Pendant and the painting are from the same era, and you have wealth or power, that person surely wouldn’t obstruct any further."

As for Xie Yang uncovering the truth later, so what? He’s unlikely to divulge his minor schemes to Mr. Xie.

Ji Zhangzhuo smiled, "So you do have brains." Why didn’t he think before speaking earlier?

Gu Yunmu blinked in confusion, "I’ve always had brains, right?"

Ji Zhangzhuo: "Hehe."

Gu Yunmu squinted at him, "Are you mocking me?"

The baby-faced handsome man clapped, "You even noticed that; you’re indeed very smart."

Gu Yunmu: ▼_▼

Tuanzi glanced at the two of them and moved beside Gu Qize, holding his arm, "Sigh, they’re so childish; I don’t want to talk to them anymore."

Gu Qize agreed with her, patting her little head, "Later, let’s suggest buying the painting."

His annual salary and dividend shares were sufficient to easily purchase an ancient painting, not wanting his sister to feel any regret.

Tuanzi had no idea her cousin planned to buy the painting from his pocket. She really wished to buy her master’s painting, but at the moment she merely nodded slightly, contemplating how to discuss the matter of raising funds with her senior brothers.

After more than half an hour, the professor concluded that the Jade and the painting were from the same era, with exceptional jade craftsmanship. The unfortunate aspect is that the Jade had developed cracks, affecting its value for both collection and sale.

Ji Zhangzhuo smilingly took back the Jade, "Handed down through generations, even if I were destitute, I wouldn’t sell it. Selling is beside the point."

Beside him, Xie Yang constantly felt like he was being taunted, but when he looked up, Ji Zhangzhuo wasn’t even looking at him, seemingly speaking those words to someone else.