Chapter 140

"Little girl, tell Grandpa. Is your father hiding something valuable?"

Lin Dahai looked at Gu Yousi and scooped up a handful of chocolates for her.

Gu Yousi took them. Her eyes darted around, and when they met Gu Jinshui's, she quickly lowered her head. "Grandpa, I can't tell you. Dad will get angry."

That was as good as an admission.

Lin Dahai narrowed his eyes, his face taking on a wolfish greed.

Seeing that he had taken the bait, Gu Jinshui hurriedly stood. "Mr. James, we've been here a while. We should be going. We won't impose any longer."

"Leaving so soon? Why not stay for lunch?" Lin Dahai's earlier coldness vanished, replaced by a warm smile. "It's been ages since I've seen anyone from home. Old countrymen meeting abroad ought to share a meal. Let me treat you."

"No, no, thank you."

Gu Jinshui shook his head and waved off the invitation, then led Gu Yousi and the others away.

Their car pulled away from the villa.

A gleam flashed in Lin Dahai's eyes. He told the butler, "Go get Hank and the others. I have a job for them."

Inside the car.

Lan Lin sat beside Gu Yousi in the back seat. Seeing Gu Jinshui's stern face ever since he had gotten in, he said nervously, "Uncle Gu, please don't take what Niuniu said to heart. She was only joking."

Gu Jinshui came back to himself. After a moment, he understood and smiled. "Xiao Lin, I'm not angry with Niuniu. She and I planned that together."

"Huh?" Lan Lin looked from Gu Yousi to Gu Jinshui, his big eyes full of confusion.

Gu Jinshui was about to explain when he spotted a black sedan following at a distance in the rearview mirror.

His eyes flickered, but he gave