Kung Fu Baby with 17 Doting Brothers-Chapter 492: Hidden

"...That’s it."

Tuanzi quickly explained in simple terms and buried her head in eating.

Gu Cheng: "..." Only the beginning and the end were mentioned, which really tests his comprehension skills.

But seeing his sister looking so eager, he didn’t want to ask more.

"Let’s eat first, talk after."

As he said this, he glanced at Tantai Yi.

Ji Zhangzhuo held a bowl of green vegetable chicken porridge, leaned closer to Duan Xiayou, glanced at Gu Cheng, then quickly withdrew his gaze and lowered his voice, asking, "What do you think big brother means?"

Duan Xiayou didn’t understand.

He found himself increasingly unable to understand the second junior brother. Especially after the junior brother started hanging out with Gu Chi and Gu Yunmu more often, there were times he thought the junior brother was a fox, and times he thought he was a fool.

"Hey," Ji Zhangzhuo sighed, "Senior brother, you don’t understand my heart!"

Duan Xiayou raised the small porcelain spoon in his hand.

He didn’t understand, but he planned to use the spoon to crack open someone’s head.

Ji Zhangzhuo hastily explained, keeping his voice low to ensure Gu Cheng couldn’t hear.

"I’m saying, big brother glanced several times at the third junior brother. That look, it didn’t seem like he was admiring the third junior brother’s beauty. What do you think he means?"

Duan Xiayou couldn’t help but think of the film Gu Cheng recently started preparing. The script’s inspiration reportedly came from Ji Zhangzhuo.

The story of a mixed-blood prince has brought Gu Cheng plenty of inspiration. Born in ancient times, Tantai Yi, with white hair and gold eyes, could easily be mistaken for a demon, likely has many stories to be explored, naturally sparking even more inspiration.

The former Marquis Mansion heir suddenly recalled a little story he’d read online.

A writer found himself a dramatic boyfriend. The boyfriend was very expressive, and many around him didn’t like interacting with him, thinking he was odd. But the writer adored the dramatic boyfriend. Later, the writer revealed in private gatherings that the boyfriend was a major source of inspiration, a wellspring, and material library for her writing.

No writer can resist the temptation of a material library.

Duan Xiayou was suddenly startled.

He cautiously observed Gu Cheng’s expression, always feeling that the stern face revealed some anticipation.

At this moment, Gu Cheng suddenly looked over here.

Duan Xiayou quickly lowered his head to drink his porridge.

A few seconds passed, and he seemingly sensed something and turned his head to look, only to see the newly arrived third junior brother slightly tilt his head, staring at him.

It then occurred to him that the low volume was meant to guard against Gu Cheng, but not the junior brother.

Duan Xiayou awkwardly lowered his head and no matter how much Ji Zhangzhuo tried to find a topic, he ignored it.

Gu Cheng had nothing scheduled all day, so he could stay home.

After the meal, he asked Duan Xiayou and the others about their plans.

Duan Xiayou and Ji Zhangzhuo always felt that being the older ones, they should take on the responsibility of looking after their junior siblings and shouldn’t stay at the junior sister’s house forever.

Even though Gu Cheng and others wouldn’t complain about their dwelling, Duan Xiayou and Ji Zhangzhuo were still working hard to earn money and considering buying a house in Jiang City, ideally a second-hand property in Jiangshui.

However, they were unfamiliar with buying houses and feared being scammed, so Gu Cheng took on the task of finding a property.

Jiangshui is a well-green old neighborhood, with many government employees residing there, and the residents are older, mostly retired seniors. Unless there is an unexpected incident, the older generation usually doesn’t sell their houses easily.

Recently, an old man’s son decided to settle permanently in another city, preparing to move his father there. Since they won’t return, naturally, they need to handle the house remaining in Jiangshui.

Though the neighborhood is old and many houses have undergone several renovations, properties here are still in demand due to the residents’ statuses.

"The old man doesn’t want to sell casually."

Meaning, he chooses the buyer and won’t sell just because someone has money.

"However, he knows my grandfather and understands that it’s Miaomiao’s senior brothers wanting to buy a house, hence prioritizing giving you the choice first."

Gu Cheng stopped there.

Seeing the two senior brothers still a bit dazed, Tuanzi cupped her cheeks and said, "Big brother is asking if we’re financially prepared. Miaomiao has..."

She reported a number, the money she saved from participating in programs and helping several associations film promotional videos, some of which Gu Cheng had managed and earned a small profit.

Believing that their master would eventually arrive in this era, Tuanzi happily contributed to the house purchase.

She wants to support her master!

Duan Xiayou cautiously asked, "Their quote is..."

Gu Cheng quoted a number, sincerely saying, "A very favorable price."

The old man chose the buyer and didn’t ask for a high price.

Nevertheless, even so, both senior brothers were visibly distressed.

"Jiang City’s house prices are too high, aren’t they?"

Duan Xiayou counted his assets.

The "Calligraphy and Painting Appointment" he participated in has completed, and he’s received all the compensation, now he’s joining another project named "Ancient Sounds and Rhythms" planned with a radio station.

Additionally, previously Gu Chi helped contact an exhibition organizer, and a few of his paintings have been sold, constituting another income.

Compared to people of this era, he’s earning money quite fast.

Yet, compared to house prices, his earning speed is laughable.

Ji Zhangzhuo also counted his earnings and estimated the income from released videos, his expression gradually sinking and even painfully holding his head.

"Everything is great in this era, except for the exceedingly high house prices."

He’s overreaching with Jiangshui’s house prices.

Nowadays he increasingly admires Mr. Gu, who once bought multiple villas and gifted them to his children all at once.

With Mr. Gu’s savings back then, now it could only buy one villa.

Duan Xiayou: "Can we apply for a mortgage?"

Gu Cheng regrettably informed them that they hadn’t processed their identities for long, lacking any past credit record, making it difficult to apply for a mortgage.

"Peer-to-peer lending is possible."

This means he’s willing to lend them money.

Yet, the two senior brothers felt uncomfortable about borrowing money from someone they’re staying with to buy a house.

Duan Xiayou contemplated and took a deep breath.

"Borrowing money to buy a house proves we’re unqualified to buy one, better focus on earning more. Thanks for the old man’s kind offer."

He’s determined to find more ways to make money.

With skills learned from childhood like music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, now must be utilized.

Push oneself, start from oneself!

A distinct hand reached over, with a complex-patterned palm laying a Jade Pendant.

"This, can be sold for how much?"

Everyone followed the hand to see the white-haired, gold-eyed man using his left hand to take off a whole string of jade beads from his neck.

Placing the Jade Pendant and beads on the table, he then rolled up his sleeves.

He was still wearing his previous long robe, making it difficult for everyone to see what he wore under his sleeves, but now as he rolled them up, everyone’s attention first went to the several jade rings on his left hand.

Ji Zhangzhuo instinctively went to remove his jade rings.

After taking off the rings, Tantai Yi revealed arms marked with scars, wearing several gold armlets, inlaid with either jade or pearls and gems, shining beautifully under the light.

After removing the armlets from one arm, Tantai Yi then took off those from the other.

Tuanzi and the others: (⊙o⊙)

The white-haired, gold-eyed man slightly lifted his foot, "There are some wrapped around my legs too, I’ll take them off in a moment."

As he spoke, he also removed the jade belt from his waist, lastly pulling out a comb from his chest.

Everyone noticed that the comb was originally tied to a strap on his clothing.