Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!
Chapter 502 Let Shaobai Follow Along

Chapter 502: Chapter 502 Let Shaobai Follow Along

Earlier today, almost everyone related to the Gu Family had received an invitation to attend a family banquet at the Gu Mansion.

The Jin Family members were initially planning to visit their company, but after receiving the letter personally delivered by He Pingzhang, everyone, young and old, set aside their affairs.

Gu Qiang busied herself with the servants in the storeroom, spent a good two hours there, and still couldn’t pick a satisfactory gift.

Jin Shijie was busy calling relatives to find out why the Family Head had suddenly made this move.

However, like him, everyone was clueless; Jin Shijie had no choice but to give up and then turned to the butler.

"Where is the young master? Quickly call him down to get ready; we’re going to the Gu Mansion, and we can’t be sloppy when meeting Old Madam!"

The butler appeared troubled and struggled to muster a response, "The, the young master didn’t come home last night..."

Enraged, Jin Shijie personally drove to the club and dragged him home from a woman’s bed.

Jin Si Yue whimpered all the way.

Jin Shijie was also mindful as he hit him, careful not to harm his face or any visible spots.

As soon as he arrived home, Jin Si Yue started wailing and crying for his mother.

"Mom, Mom, I was almost beaten to death by your husband, Mom, come out quickly, your son is about to be gone."

Hearing this, Gu Qiang hurriedly emerged from the storeroom and immediately embraced Jin Si Yue in her arms, glaring at Jin Shijie, "What are you doing? We’re about to meet the Family Head, and Yue Yue is all grown up; you still can’t save face."

Fuming, Jin Shijie was almost breathless, "I can’t save face? Did he give me any respect? Ask him where he messed around last night? He refuses to get married, causing trouble every day, you’ll spoil him sooner or later!"

Mr. Jin and Madam Jin, having heard the commotion, also came down, and without exception, all sided with Jin Si Yue.

Madam Jin even scolded Jin Shijie and then took Gu Qiang’s hand.

"Qiang, there is a Purple Jade Buddha in my room, bought last year at an auction, and supposedly blessed by a grandmaster. Your father would definitely like it; take that as the gift."

Gu Qiang didn’t refuse, smiling and patting Madam Jin’s hand, "Okay, mom, father will be really happy to know you’ve thought of this."

After speaking, she glared at Jin Shijie again before taking Jin Si Yue upstairs.

Upstairs, Gu Qiang helped Jin Si Yue pick out a suit while carefully advising him.

"Although this isn’t the first time you’re meeting Old Madam or visiting the Gu Mansion, you should still be cautious. There will be many people tonight; don’t act like you do at home."

"Okay, Mom, I got it," Jin Si Yue nodding carelessly, "What exactly is going on with grandfather? Why did he suddenly call us over?"

"I don’t know either," Gu Qiang shook her head, "I called Family Head and He Pingzhang answered, saying the Family Head missed us."

Jin Si Yue sensed something was amiss.

If the Family Head just missed them, there was no need to cause such a big stir or gather everyone at the old mansion.

Usually, it was only during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year’s Eve that the Family Head arranged dinners at home; otherwise, he mostly had He Pingzhang set things up in another residence in the Capital.

Moreover, on the way there, the driver had told him that this time even people from the merchant family had been invited.

They were such distant relatives; what exactly did the Family Head want to do?

Could it possibly... involve Gu Yu?!

Thinking of this, Jin Si Yue couldn’t smile anymore, and his face gradually darkened.

Gu Yu, that boy, he hadn’t been in touch for half a year. If he really came back, he’d have to be properly welcomed!

...

At this moment, the merchant family was even busier than the Jin Family.

Father Shang and Madam Shang had never attended a family banquet at the Gu Family, only visiting the old man once after the New Year.

So when the invitation suddenly arrived from the old man, did it signify that he was starting to take an interest in their family?

Thinking of this, Father Shang and Madam Shang dared not neglect the matter.

Especially Shen Ruobing, who almost wore all her precious jewelry and even took out the clothes custom-made for New Year’s Eve to wear.

Then the two of them checked the gift list together.

".....This is our first time attending a family banquet at the Gu Family, we really should prepare more items...."

"But the old man’s notice was too abrupt, otherwise we could have prepared properly."

Shen Ruobing prattled on and finally sighed,

"It’s a pity that Shaojing isn’t here, otherwise we could have brought him along, he’s very sensible."

Shang Zhenhe was silent for a while and then said, "Why not let Shaobai come with us? Having him there would be good for greeting the younger generation."

"This....." Shen Ruobing’s expression turned slightly unsightly.

Shang Shaobai was Shang Zhenhe’s child from his previous wife, and had no relations with the Gu Family.

Now that her own son couldn’t seize this opportunity, yet Shaobai was being pushed forward.

She was already unhappy that Shang Zhenhe had recently handed over total control of the company to Shaobai, and now he was making this request.

But Shen Ruobing didn’t show her displeasure, only responded in a subdued tone, "That wouldn’t be appropriate, Shaobai isn’t related to them either."

"How can you say he isn’t related? He’s Shaojing’s brother and our son," Shang Zhenhe stated indisputably, "I know you’re upset with Shaojing not being home lately, but Shaobai has also grown up under your care, we can’t let others think we treat him unfairly."

Shen Ruobing found his point somewhat reasonable.

At their level of status and position, wasn’t it all about saving face?

With Shaojing not around, treating Shaobai well could indeed showcase her demeanor as the House Mistress.

With this thought, Shen Ruobing eventually smiled warmly and turned to call a servant to summon Shang Shaobai.

...

As night fell, a procession of cars gradually parked outside the Gu Mansion.

The Gu Mansion was situated in the heart of the Capital, a highly valuable location where it had been passed down for hundreds of years and had been renovated once again decades ago, adding even more grandeur and luxury.

The ancestors of the Gu Family were a distinguished and noble family, and the mansion was decreed by the Emperor, constructed on a scale akin to the Imperial Mansion.

The parking area alone was as large as two football fields, so even though many were arriving for the banquet tonight, there was no congestion at the entrance.

The servants of the Gu Family, all dressed in uniform traditional attire, six welcomed guests at the door and another six directed cars in the parking area.

This was Shang Zhenhe’s family’s first visit to the Gu ancestral mansion. Despite being mentally prepared, on seeing the huge glistening plaque and the two imposing white jade lions at the entrance, they couldn’t help but be slightly amazed.

Truly befitting of the most prestigious family in the Capital, just the arrangement outside was already unmatched by thousands.