Chapter 1692: Chapter 1692: Lifting a Rock Only to Smash Your Own Foot

The transportation there is inconvenient, there’s not even electricity. If you want to see snow, you can go to a ski resort, so why would anyone think of going to a ranch?

Qin Lang didn’t bring his son today, and he didn’t want to follow them to the ranch. Doing so would make him seem petty; he wouldn’t commit the foolish act of blatantly courting his grandfather’s dislike.

Then he remembered that the members of the Gu Family might be living at that ranch.

However, Qin Lang didn’t think that the Gu Family members were taking advantage of the Qin Family. The Gu Garden in the Imperial Capital was one of the most envied places by many.

The Old Patriarch Gu lacked neither houses nor money, and naturally, this was also the case for the members of the Gu Family. So it was even more puzzling why Uncle Gu would live there.

It seemed he should find some time to visit.

But what kind of opportunity would be appropriate?

His mind couldn’t help but think of his foolish son. Qin Lang greeted Uncle Wang, the gatekeeper, and got in the car.

Since Grandpa had already taken them out, there was no need for him to enter the courtyard.

The driver asked Qin Lang, "President Qin, where should we go?"

Qin Lang thought for a moment. It seemed there was really no place to go at the moment, so he said softly, "Let’s go home."

The driver received the order, started the car, and headed towards the villa area where the second branch of the Qin Family lived.

Meanwhile, three cars were driving from the Qin Family’s Courtyard to Qiaoze Ranch.

The driver was from the Qin Family, and Zhou Han and Danny were sitting together. Besides the driver, they were the only two in the car. Zhou Han wasn’t silent; there were some things he needed to clarify.

"Have you been monitoring us?" Zhou Han asked calmly.

"No," Danny replied dejectedly.

"Then how did you show up on the second day after we arrived? Don’t tell me it was just a coincidence..." Zhou Han’s voice carried a trace of coldness. The Zhou family had worked hard to reach where they were today, and he wouldn’t allow anyone to destroy it.

Annie turned her head to look at her former friend. Putting other factors aside, Zhou Han was an excellent friend, and she admired him in certain respects, but who would’ve thought things would come to this?

Danny lowered his head, "You know some things now, so I won’t explain further. I told the Clan Leader about my situation; it was the Clan Leader who told me about your itinerary and agreed to let me find Mr. Gu to resolve this matter completely..."

Seeing Danny bring up their female clan leader again, Zhou Han didn’t press further. Anyway, he wasn’t worried. There were several people now who could restrain him. He let out a cold snort and stopped talking.

Danny thought for a moment, then said in a small voice, "Don’t worry, Zhou Han. I won’t harm Zhou Xia, and I won’t harm the Zhou family."

Zhou Han sneered inwardly, thinking, if you want to harm us, you need to have the ability to do so.

But being smart, he naturally wouldn’t beat someone who’s already cornered to a pulp, nor was there any need to. Danny was just like a drowning dog now; he only needed to watch from the sidelines. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

He sighed inwardly, thinking that Zhou Xia and Zhou Han were together because of him. The past was unbearable to look back on, and he wouldn’t commit such foolish acts again.

Truly harming others was also harming oneself.

Zhou Han looked out the window and turned his gaze elsewhere.

Danny, too, had no interest in talking, tightly pressing his bloodless lips together and saying nothing.

He was uncertain what kind of result he would achieve from this trip.

Old Grand Master Qin decided not to care anymore, and naturally, he didn’t follow up with how Zhou Xia was doing, which made Zhou Xia, sitting in the same car, feel relieved, though her heart was still a mess.

Very soon, this group, including Xiao Yuan, arrived at Qiaoze Ranch.

Ling Nan was industrious and strong, not only sweeping the snow from the courtyard of Qiaoze Ranch clean but also the new road leading to the highway.

This allowed them to arrive at the ranch half an hour earlier.

When they reached the ranch’s gate, they saw Gu Junbai in a black wool coat standing there. Seeing them getting out of the car, he showed no sign of surprise, as if he had long anticipated their arrival.

Gu Qiaoqiao ran up with a bright smile, "Uncle."

Then she looked at Ling Nan beside her, "Xiao Nan, you’re really hard-working, actually sweeping the snow off that new road."

Ling Nan chuckled, scratching the back of his head. Even though it was winter, this young man’s physique was different from others. In the cold winter, he didn’t even wear a coat, just a dark blue sweater. He looked at Gu Qiaoqiao, "Sister Qiaoqiao, I’m just staying here anyway, and Uncle said that sweeping snow is also a kind of training."

Gu Junbai smiled slightly, looking profound.

Gu Qiaoqiao seemed unable to hold back her laughter. When did sweeping snow become a form of training? It’s merely manual labor, but when he said it like this, it seemed so glorified.

Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t hold back and chuckled, but didn’t continue the topic. These people were all acquaintances, needing no further introduction, so Gu Junbai led Old Grand Master Qin and his party into the house where he lived.

However, as he lifted his leg to walk, he glanced lightly at Danny, then withdrew his gaze.

The ranch was vast. The Mongolian Yurt where Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize once lived was retained, and two large houses facing the sun were built on either side.

Currently, the house on the east side was occupied by Gu Junbai and Ling Nan.

The house on the west side was now empty, prepared for guests.

It was divided into five units, each over ninety square meters. Although there was no heating, the rooms had large brick stoves and kang beds.

Once set ablaze, it was very warm.

Both houses were built with green bricks and red tiles, spacious and bright. The floors were all laid with natural wood, and the furniture inside was of classic charm. Old Grand Master Qin had visited once and knew that the furniture in Gu Junbai’s room was no longer found in the world today.

It was old, but well-preserved.

If it weren’t for the modern decorations, one might feel like they had gone back in time to a certain era.

These treasures are invaluable, and preserving them so well is even more impressive.

He could appreciate them, but he would never ask where these things came from.

Gu Qiaoqiao and Ling Nan went to make tea for these people. Regardless, Danny was also counted as a guest, and they poured him a cup as well. Danny held the teacup with both hands, his hands very cold, seemingly trying to absorb some warmth and strength.

In this room, facing this man named Gu Junbai, he didn’t dare to have any thoughts.

You could say he was completely suppressed.

He sat quietly in the corner, saying nothing.

Gu Junbai glanced at the couple Zhou Luoan and Qin Sisi. His calculations were nearly certain. He looked at Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize, "Ah Ze, Qiaoqiao, you go to the west side living room. We have some things to discuss here."