CHAPTER 242: CHAPTER 242: PLEASE SHOW RESPECT

Gu Yu specially brought gifts along.

He didn’t want to go to Sea City and was mocked by his younger son for being impolite, so he bought gifts, booked a restaurant, and came to meet his niece.

The gift was a card and a set of jewelry.

Tuanzi didn’t know how much money was in the card and glanced at the jewelry set, rubbing her face, somewhat puzzled, "Does Miaomiao look very old?"

This jewelry set seemed like something only people in their twenties would wear, right?

Even if she wanted to wear it now, the jewelry was too big.

Gu Chi glanced at the jewelry, then at Gu Yu, and at Gu Yunmu, who was stifling a laugh, and tried to smooth things over, "You can wear it when you grow up."

Gu Yu explained the origin of this jewelry set, saying it was the work of a very famous jewelry designer and that there was only one set. He had someone buy it at an auction.

The implication was that it was famous, expensive, and unique jewelry.

Tuanzi looked up at Gu Chi, closed the box, and slowly dragged it over, "Thank you, Uncle."

She muttered in her mind.

[Miaomiao: Although it’s very valuable, Miaomiao doesn’t really like it; is that bad?]

After all, Uncle specially came to deliver the gift. Although it’s something she wouldn’t be able to use until at least twenty years later, it’s the thought that counts.

[Ancient Martial System: It’s okay; just express your true feelings.]

In fact, from the system’s perspective, this uncle had good intentions but not much. He went out of his way to come over and gave a valuable gift, but he didn’t inquire about the host’s preferences or choose something the host could use now. This kind of intention, hmm, was just very strange.

Gu Qize gave many gifts, but each one was carefully selected and also something the host could use now.

Their intentions were different.

The atmosphere was a bit dull.

Even someone like Gu Chi found it awkward.

But Gu Yu could calmly inquire about Tuanzi’s past experiences and how she came back.

Tuanzi, holding a glass of mango pomelo sago, slowly recounted a revised version.

"Oh, so that’s how it is."

Gu Yu glossed over it without asking for details.

Tuanzi frowned slightly and squirmed in her little body.

[Miaomiao: So uncomfortable, Miaomiao wants to leave]

This uncle gave her a very strange feeling.

To say he cared seems a bit perfunctory. To say he didn’t care, he did ask questions.

Tuanzi turned her frustration into appetite, devouring desserts.

Gu Yu leisurely drank a cup of coffee, suddenly saying, "Why do you often participate in shows, are you short of money?"

"Huh?"

Tuanzi raised her small face smeared with cream, "Miaomiao is not short of money; I just want to participate."

Not only could she bond with her brother, but she could also promote Ancient Martial Arts, travel around, and make new friends. Compared to the appearance fees, she felt these gains were much more important.

Gu Yu frowned, "Do you plan to be a child star and enter the entertainment industry in the future?"

Gu Yunmu impatiently scratched his blue hair and pulled a corner of his lip, "Are you questioning her? Or are you saying you want to interfere with her life plans?"

Gu Yu’s attention instantly shifted, first looking critically at his son’s blue hair and earrings, and then displeasedly saying, "Is this how you talk to me? You were out of line as a child, and even more so now that you’re grown up."

The blue-haired young man laughed sarcastically.

A soft voice interrupted their argument.

"No, Miaomiao doesn’t plan to be a child star; I participate in shows just because I want to. Miaomiao’s dream is to revive the sect and be a hero who upholds justice."

Tuanzi put down the glass, her little face serious and speaking with emphasis and sincerity.

However, the fruit on her lips ruined the seriousness and sincerity.

"I like participating in shows, not for money or to become a star."

Money and celebrity fame cannot replace parents.

Her big, black eyes stared directly at Gu Yu.

"Uncle, do you think that’s not good?"

"It’s not good at all."

Gu Yu bluntly said, "First of all, since you don’t intend to be a child star or mix in the entertainment industry, you should appear less on shows; it’s not safe. Your big brother is usually sensible; how could he let you mess around this time?"

Gu Chi’s smile froze, Tuanzi’s lips twitched, and her little hand hidden under the table clenched into a fist.

Gu Yu couldn’t understand their expressions, or rather, with his current status, he didn’t need to pay attention to their expressions.

"Secondly, about reviving the sect and upholding justice. Traditional martial arts have declined; it’s unnecessary to stick to those traditions. Instead of reviving the sect, you could use your talents to compete and obtain a high education as a specialty student."

Gu Yu eloquently planned out Tuanzi’s life path based on her current fame and advantages.

It was hard to say whether he was sincerely considering his niece or just liked making decisions for others.

The young artist’s smile faded.

He looked expressionlessly at the elder.

Only someone who spent a long time with his sister would understand her perseverance and resolve.

She had been practicing martial arts since childhood and had long had dreams, striving unwaveringly to achieve them.

He admired her yet felt ashamed. At least after being hurt, he retreated and didn’t want to help others anymore. But his sister didn’t care about that; she helped just because she wanted to, not for others’ gratitude, nor did she care about the attitudes of those she helped afterward.

This was the arrogance of a strong person, a lovable arrogance.

Gu Yu’s denial made him very uncomfortable.

But before he could speak, Tuanzi angrily said, "What if Miaomiao insists on appearing on shows? What if both big brother and second brother agree?"

Gu Yu frowned, "I will discuss it with them properly."

Tuanzi blinked and suddenly calmed down, expressionlessly asking him, "Uncle, do you like Miaomiao? Do you really consider Miaomiao your niece?"

"Of course."

Gu Yu still remembered the help his big brother provided him when he was young.

Although later on, due to disagreements with his father and big brother over child-rearing methods, he refused to return to Sea City, he cared about his brothers and was concerned for the daughter his big brother miraculously survived.

If he didn’t care, someone as busy as him wouldn’t have taken the time to visit.

Tuanzi softened her expression, and her voice also grew gentle, "But the prerequisite for liking is respect."

She counted on her fingers, earnestly recounting a few examples, "Big brother really likes Miaomiao and second brother, and did many things he thought were good for us. Miaomiao didn’t like those things; we are family, so Miaomiao seriously told him that wasn’t good. Big brother also realized the problem and changed."

Gu Yunmu’s eyes flickered, catching a glimpse of Gu Yu’s awkward and unpleasant expression from the corner of his eye.

"And second uncle and third uncle," Tuanzi continued obediently, "they knew big brother and second brother were very busy and might not have time to take care of Miaomiao, so they wanted Miaomiao to go live with them. But Miaomiao wanted more to be with big brother and second brother. After they found out, they understood and respected Miaomiao’s choice."

Tuanzi didn’t say it outright, but she almost pointed at Gu Yu and said, "You don’t respect me at all. This kind of liking is uncomfortable."

At the same time, a sour feeling surged in her heart, affecting the system.

[Ancient Martial System: Miaomiao, what’s wrong?]

[Miaomiao: Suddenly very upset. This is the first time Miaomiao and him have met, and there is still unfamiliarity. It’s just an uncle and niece relationship. But Qize and Yun Mu are his sons and have been with him for over twenty years; is this how they grew up?]

She suddenly understood why the usually laughing Gu Yunmu had cried so much the night before.