218: What’s Broken is Not the Jade Flute, But Your Hand!
Chapter 218 -218: What’s Broken is Not the Jade Flute, But Your Hand!
Gu Yalan was also startled, but she still grabbed her sister’s arm, glanced around, and whispered, “Big sister, she wouldn’t dare do anything in public, don’t be scared by her, let’s go…”
In her heart, Gu Yajing thought her sister was right.
But to just walk away seemed to lack face, after all, she still stood her ground.
“Gu Qiaoqiao, this object belongs to our Gu Family. Alina took it out as a bet, and we already showed mercy by not reporting the theft. If you keep coveting it, don’t blame me for not being polite.”
Gu Qiaoqiao still held the bow with an arrow nocked, and with a slight smile said, “Losing a bet requires grace in defeat. Put the Jade Flute down, and save face for the brothers of East City District here.”
Hearing Gu Qiaoqiao’s words, the people from East City District indeed felt a bit sheepish. Although it’s said that shamelessness is invincible, one still needs to maintain some dignity.
After all, there were people from other districts present.
So, everyone looked at Gu Yajing and Alina with disapproving gazes.
When had Gu Yajing ever been mocked and threatened like this? A surge of old and new resentments welled up in her. Holding the Jade Flute, she walked to a concrete platform next to a table, raised the flute high, and said harshly, “Gu Qiaoqiao, this is the Gu Family’s possession. Even if I break this Jade Flute, I won’t give it to you.”
Gu Qiaoqiao again pointed the arrow tip at Gu Yajing and said calmly, “Put the Jade Flute down, or it won’t be the flute that breaks, but your hand!”
Suddenly, it grew quiet.
No one whispered, and nobody took joy in the spectacle; it seemed as if everyone held their breath.
The girl named Gu Qiaoqiao, although demure as an orchid in an empty valley, at this moment, seemed to radiate a hint of murderous intent.
They believed that if Gu Yajing dared to smash the Jade Flute, based on Gu Qiaoqiao’s ability, she would shoot an arrow through Gu Yajing’s wrist before she had a chance to act.
She was capable of that!
Gu Yajing’s heart suddenly began to race, staring dizzily at the bow and arrow pointed at her, and looking with trepidation at the girl who was as tranquil as still water.
Such calmness was more terrifying than yelling and screaming.
It made her certain, in that moment, that if she really broke the Jade Flute, Gu Qiaoqiao would indeed shoot an arrow.
What was she to do?
Should she put it down?
Gu Yajing looked around at the crowd, with all eyes on the two of them.
In the corner, Steward Wu felt somewhat troubled. The Second Lady had only instructed him to prevent the three sisters from fighting.
Nothing more.
And he didn’t know what to do either.
The situation was a bit like being stuck on the back of a tiger.
Gu Yajing glared fiercely at Gu Qiaoqiao and began hoarsely, “With so many people here, do you dare to commit acts of violence in public?”
“No, I am defending my rights. The moment Alina lost, the Jade Flute became my property, my personal possession. You’re not afraid to rob in public; I’m even less afraid to protect my property,” Gu Qiaoqiao explained methodically.
“What your property, this is the Gu Family’s possession,” Gu Yajing raised her voice but clearly lacked inner strength.
She hadn’t expected Gu Qiaoqiao to say such words, yet those words made sense.
Just like when she questioned her that day at the magazine office.
At first, Chu Chengfeng was indeed a bit nervous, worried that if things got out of hand, it would be hard to settle down.
After all, a competition is a competition, one can shoot arrows at targets, but not at people.
However, after hearing Gu Qiaoqiao’s words, he was relieved.
It was self-defence against a robber trying to steal property.
Moreover, Gu Qiaoqiao with her bow at the ready, was stunningly cool!
So, he did not intervene.
But Gu Qiaoqiao had no patience left, she moved her fingers, and the crisp sound echoed in the quiet venue, “I’ll count to three, if you don’t let go, I will definitely shatter your wrist with an arrow—please believe me!”
Then, Gu Qiaoqiao’s lips slightly parted, “One…”
There was a deathly silence in the field.
Once more, everyone seemed to be holding their breath.
It was so quiet that the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.
Gu Yajing’s hand, clutching the Jade Flute, began to tremble.
Her heart also raced in panic.
Looking into Gu Qiaoqiao’s eyes, as dark as ink dots, she could no longer hold on the moment she heard “two”.
In her haste, she placed the Jade Flute on the table next to her.
Many people breathed a sigh of relief.
Some who loved to watch the excitement felt a bit disappointed, though.
Yet they all looked at Gu Qiaoqiao with a wary gaze.