Sensational! Fake Noble VS Real Genius
Chapter 1912: Suspicion
After listening to Madam Shen, and seeing those people intentionally or unintentionally looking at Gu Zhiqi, several people from the Fu Family and Jin Family frowned.
Old Master Fu frowned the most, casting a glance at Madam Shen.
Madam Shen naturally felt it and shrank her neck slightly.
To be precise, from the moment she spoke, she felt a chill several times.
She just hadn’t found the source of the chill, but this time, she found it.
It was Old Master Fu’s glance.
Madam Shen’s heart skipped a beat, somewhat regretting her previous words.
Old Master Fu looked at Madam Shen and spoke calmly, "My granddaughter’s gift was given to me personally. I’ve placed it in the study."
"As for the family’s gifts, I didn’t have them recorded in the registry. Is there a problem with that?"
Not only was Gu Zhiqi’s gift not recorded, but the gifts from Fu Xiyan, Fu Wangchan, Fu Mengchuan, and Jin Huazhu were also not recorded.
Upon hearing this, Madam Shen gave an awkward smile, "I was too outspoken."
She then explained, "I was just curious about what the Third Miss had gifted, so I listened intently, but didn’t hear her name mentioned and got a bit curious, so..." Then, with an apologetic look, she said, "There was no other intention, I hope the old master won’t mind."
Old Master Fu listened, his expression calm, and withdrew his gaze.
Seeing this, others felt more suspicious.
Not having it recorded, could it be that the little granddaughter’s gift is really embarrassing?
Though they had doubts, no one dared to voice them.
However, while they didn’t dare, there was someone who did.
"Old Fu, did you get something nice and are hiding it all for yourself?"
The one who spoke was Old Master Su Rongsheng of the Su Family.
Su Rongsheng was of the same generation as Old Master Fu.
However, he looked much younger than Old Master Fu. Someone who didn’t know might think he’s only forty or fifty, while in reality, he’s nearing a hundred.
The two, both from top-tier aristocratic families, naturally weren’t afraid of offending each other.
On the surface, Su Rongsheng was asking if Old Master Fu received something good, but in reality, his thoughts were similar to everyone else’s.
A little girl from the secular world, what good thing could she possibly present?
Hearing Su Rongsheng’s words, Old Master Fu frowned slightly at first, then laughed heartily, somewhat proudly saying, "Isn’t that right?"
"What my granddaughter gave is a treasure beyond value. I’m just afraid it might attract attention, so it’s already locked up by the butler."
The reason it wasn’t registered was indeed because Gu Zhiqi’s gift was too conspicuous.
If it were displayed, it would surely draw attention.
Not only the gift, but even Gu Zhiqi herself might become a point of interest, so at Fu Xiyan’s suggestion, the old master didn’t have the butler register Gu Zhiqi’s gift.
To avoid seeming special, the birthday gifts from Fu Mengchuan and the others weren’t registered either.
No one knows how much he wants to show off the birthday gift his granddaughter gave.
After all, at their age, showing off grandchildren is the most enviable thing.
Despite Old Master Fu’s words, the crowd remained skeptical, with Su Rongsheng clearly showing disbelief on his face.
"Really? I don’t know, what did your granddaughter give you?" Su Rongsheng said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.
"Well, that’s not something everyone needs to know," Old Master Fu waved his hand, as if he’s magnanimous.
The crowd: "..."
Still skeptical.
Meanwhile, the few people at the same table with Old Master Fu had already started probing.
"Old Fu, that’s not fair, what did your granddaughter give you? Tell us, brothers."
"Yes, Old Fu, just tell us."