Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!
Chapter 504 It’s me, Gu Yu

Chapter 504: Chapter 504 It’s me, Gu Yu

Just a short distance away, a group of people gradually approached along the corridor, encircled tightly by seven or eight men dressed in black suits; people could only make out a few figures by the dim light.

Old Madam Gu, wearing a custom-tailored Cheongsam, was smiling warmly and waving her hand to greet everyone.

Although she was almost of a venerable age, her spirit was still very good, and with proper grooming, she looked no different from someone in her sixties.

The ivory yellow Cheongsam enhanced her complexion well. There were no patterns embroidered on it, but it shimmered under the light, a testament to the quality of the material. The shawl draped over her arms was as soft as flowing clouds, emitting a gentle glow.

Shen Ruobing craned her neck to look.

Old Madam Gu hadn’t worn any jewelry except for a single jade bracelet on her wrist, which was already starting to show a steel-like texture, and the color was a top-notch oily green.

—This kind of top-grade imperial green jade bracelet, she had only seen once at an auction, a priceless treasure that had leaked from a museum.

Truly worthy of a lady raised by a prominent family.

Naturally, the one beside Old Madam Gu was Old Sir Gu.

Compared to Old Madam Gu’s kind and benevolent appearance, Old Sir Gu looked much more stern, rarely smiling, and even with many people standing in the courtyard, his gaze was still unreasonably cold.

Instinctively, everyone began to smile faintly, until they saw a young man behind Old Sir Gu and Old Madam Gu.

It was known that Gu Family’s line of direct succession was thin; starting from the previous elder generation, it had been a lone lineage, and now, there was only one sole grandchild remaining.

Thus, this young master of Gu Family was tremendously cherished, even the usually stern Old Sir Gu showed great affection toward him. Fearful of another tragedy, he hardly allowed him to appear in public after reaching adulthood, and, moreover, information about this young master was nearly impossible to find online.

Could it be that... the young man standing behind Old Sir Gu was him?!

So, was Old Sir Gu hosting this family banquet tonight to introduce this young lord?

Everyone was quite surprised and straightened up immediately in their seats.

Even Jin Siyue, who had heard the news, slipped back from the back yard.

Good grief, Gu Yu had actually returned safely from abroad.

He had thought the kid wouldn’t find a place to be buried.

But it was good he was back, despite sometimes being irritated by him, he was still the only person in All of Jing City who was a match for him to hang out with. He had felt lonely all this time he was gone.

However, just as Jin Siyue was sneaking up from the side to give Gu Yu a surprise attack, the latter noticed him and slowly turned his head to meet his gaze.

In the moment their eyes met, Jin Siyue was frozen in his tracks.

—Who the hell is this stranger?!

The man nodded slightly, his low-key yet delicately chiseled features looking pristine and clear like a fine snow under the palace lanterns in the corridor, his visage unrealistically captivating.

Seeing Jin Siyue, his long eyes narrowed, the amber of his pupils grew more lucid, and with his thin crimson lips parting, a cold voice spilled out—

"Younger President Jin, long time no see."

Jin Siyue’s mouth opened even wider, and he even stepped back several times.

Long time no see?

When the hell had he ever met him?!

Considering that the daunting Old Sir Gu was standing nearby, Jin Siyue ultimately refrained from swearing.

"You, who are you?"

This question voiced the puzzlement of Gu Qiang and the others, who had never seen this young man before.

The man smiled slightly and stepped forward, fully emerging from the shadows.

He was wearing a snow-white Tang suit, embroidered with a silver dragon that appeared and disappeared under the moonlight. It was precisely because of this dragon that a hint of stern brutality was revealed beneath the man’s gentle exterior.

He clasped his hands behind his back as his platinum blonde hair fluttered slightly in the evening breeze.

The man’s eyes narrowed completely, his smile shallow and compassionate, resembling a deity atop a snowy mountain.

"Young President Jin, it’s me, Gu Yu. It’s only been half a year, don’t you recognize me anymore?"

Jin Siyue’s mouth hung open in shock.

Three seconds later, he began to want to laugh.

But just as he was about to laugh, Old Sir Gu’s stern gaze shot over, freezing him in place.

Then Old Sir Gu turned to Gu Qiang and coldly huffed, "Is this how you teach your son? Yu’er is Jin Siyue’s cousin, is this how he greets his own cousin?"

Instinctively, Gu Qiang shivered and quickly stepped forward to pat Jin Siyue on the back.

"Say hello to your cousin."

As she spoke, she also glanced with the corner of her eye at the young man before her, and then she too was stunned.

Is this Gu Yu?!

Although it had been half a year since they’d seen each other, could he have changed this much?!

The person before her had some resemblance to Gu Yu in his eyes and eyebrows, but the temperament was completely different.

The Gu Yu she knew put on a facade of purity and humility in front of Old Sir Gu, but privately, he was even more of a scoundrel than her own Si Yue.

Meanwhile, the man in front of her stood like a tall bamboo amidst snow, elegant and dignified, even his platinum blonde hair adding to his aristocratic demeanor, unlike the unruly playboy he was supposed to be.

Gu Qiang even entertained the thought that if she hadn’t watched Gu Yu grow up, she might mistake this person before her for Old Sir Gu’s own grandson.

As this thought crossed her mind, Gu Qiang suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

Her brother, Old Sir Gu’s only heir, was famously gentle and handsome in the Capital, married to a lady from a prestigious family, and had cultivated Gu Yu to be poetic and gentlemanly from a young age.

Eventually, she came to doubt that the changed Gu Yu had been switched at birth.

But now...

Gu Qiang found herself at a loss.

She sent a questioning look towards Old Sir Gu, but he ignored her, leaving Old Madam Gu to step forward and take her hand.

"Ah Qiang, look at you, it has been a month since you last visited this old lady. You know your father’s temper, don’t take it to heart."

She then pulled her towards the man.

"Xiao Yu was sent abroad by your father six months ago, and I didn’t expect him to come back even more rebellious, dressed like this. I nearly didn’t recognize him at first sight, your reaction was quite normal."

Zhao Lang smiled, "Grandma, I already said, the fortune teller told me to dye it this color, saying that platinum is my lucky color, and that it would help me overcome calamities."

"You child, always making excuses," Old Madam Gu chided.

Gu Qiang was even more dumbfounded.

She could accept the change in appearance, but the whole aura...

However, being from a prestigious family, she adapted quickly, changing her expression and taking Zhao Lang’s hand.

"Look at you, going abroad and reinventing yourself, not just putting effort into your hair but your face too... Hmm, indeed quite handsome, your aunt almost didn’t recognize you."