Chapter 516 - 194 Shelter from the wind
After seeing Nanny Gu, Yueyao’s mood was evidently off. She realized her behavior was inappropriate, so she entered the Small Buddhist Hall.
Xiang Wei found it odd that if it was a traitor’s item, why would there be anything worth caring about? She wondered why Yueyao seemed so downhearted.
At the side, Nanny Gu explained, "Miss Xiang Wei, our young lady used to trust Nanny Gu very much. Nanny Gu was in charge of everything in the courtyard. Even if Nanny Gu betrayed her, the young lady does not forget past kindness." Nanny Gu meant that Yueyao was a person who valued relationships deeply.
Xiang Wei did not express any opinion.
At the beginning of the You hour, Lian Dongfang took Yueyao to the Li family.
The Li family’s servants led the two to the Li family’s living room; Li Guoxing was unwilling to let Lian Dongfang discuss the matter in his study.
Upon arrival in the living room and seeing Ma Chengteng already waiting, Lian Dongfang stepped forward, "Brother Ma." He did not mind falling out with Li Guoxing, as their animosity stretched back to their youth, but he had always had a good relationship with Ma Chengteng and did not wish to turn hostile now.
Ma Chengteng looked at Lian Dongfang coldly and said, "Brother Li says you intend to take away the money that Dongbo stored with him?" Ma Chengteng was already dissatisfied with the Lian family, and now his dissatisfaction had reached its peak.
Lian Dongfang immediately said, "Brother Ma misunderstands, I merely wish to retrieve our family heirloom. The money should naturally go to Yueyao." It was certain that a substantial amount of money was being kept with Li Guoxing, and it was impossible to claim he had no interest in it. However, what he desired most was that list. The money was secondary—if it could be obtained, good; if not, he would not force the issue.
Ma Chengteng’s cold sneer continued, "If the box truly contains your Lian family’s heirloom, you may take it, but the money inside cannot be touched. It would be safer with Brother Li. When Yueyao marries Tingzheng, it can be brought out then. If you don’t trust Brother Li and me, you can add another lock yourself, and keep that key."
Lian Dongfang shook his head, "I do not need that key, give it directly to Yueyao for safekeeping."