51. Gu Tianbo

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Seeing a customer arrive, Zhou Hongyi blurted out, “Sorry, we’re clo—”

He was about to say “we’re closing,” but before he could finish, the word “closing” caught in his throat.

That’s because the man looked somewhat familiar. Where had the original owner of this body seen him before? Moreover, a strong sixth sense in his mind told him that this person must be deeply connected to his mission.

Is this the effect of accumulating usage of the “Insightful Eye” skill?

Zhou Hongyi seemed to understand his special ability a little better. Through their daily routine of spying with the “Insightful Eye,” not only had he extended the skill’s duration from ten to twenty minutes, but he could also locate the inner core traits of the person he spied on more quickly and accurately. Furthermore, even when not activating the skill, his vision, observation, and memory had noticeably improved.

When he saw the customer walk in, his senses, enhanced by “Insightful Eye,” instantly activated.

A clever idea struck Zhou Hongyi. He activated today’s “Insightful Eye” skill and looked at the middle-aged man. His name tag clearly read: “Jeweler,” “Gu Tianbo.”

What a stroke of luck—no effort at all, and this boss came knocking on his door.

“What would you like to buy, sir? I can offer you some recommendations.”

Seeing Zhou Hongyi suddenly warm up, the blind man and Xiao Bei exchanged glances and instantly fell into their roles.

The blind woman, wise beyond her years, was especially sharp when it came to non-romantic matters. Sensing the atmosphere, she wisely took the child and retreated to the back room.

The big boss Gu Tianbo removed his hat and looked around the shop. “Young Master Zhou, there aren’t many antiques in your shop. Many shelves are empty. How do you plan to keep this business going?”

Zhou Hongyi pretended not to know and asked, “Oh? Do you know me?”

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Gu Tianbo chuckled and extended his right hand. “I’m Gu Tianbo. We met before at the golf course and even played together. Of course, Young Master Zhou has many acquaintances and may have forgotten. You recently became the leader of some special operations unit, dealing only with high-ranking officials, leaving us merchants behind.”

Hearing this, Zhou Hongyi remembered and slapped his forehead. “Oh, it’s Boss Gu! What a memory I have—how embarrassing. Please, have a seat. Boss Gu, what brings you here at this hour?”

It was nearly dark outside. Who would come to browse antique shops at this time? Besides, Gu Tianbo was a jeweler himself. If he wanted antiques, he wouldn’t need to come here—after all, there really weren’t any antiques in Zhou Hongyi’s shop.

“Heh heh, Young Master Zhou, you really do forget things. When we played golf before, didn’t we agree to hold a Songstress Selection Contest in the city? For this Rose Beauty pageant, I’ve saved a judge’s seat for you. I wonder if you’re still interested.”

“Oh?” Zhou Hongyi’s eyes lit up. He thought, luck has never been so kind—just as I nod off, someone hands me a pillow.

“That sounds wonderful! Of course, I’ll participate. And to be honest, the young lady in my shop, Miss Elizabeth, has already signed up for the Rose Beauty contest. If I become one of the judges, I can help escort her into the finals.”

Zhou Hongyi joked openly about this insider information.

Gu Tianbo laughed heartily but his small eyes quickly shifted to the young woman standing by the Western screen in the back, wearing a silver mask.

His eyes scanned her like radar, gathering information. After a moment, he nodded with satisfaction and smiled. “So this is Princess Elizabeth. Seeing is believing. Young Master Zhou, where did you find such a beauty—and a noble at that? Miss Elizabeth, just standing there without saying a word, already outshines most contestants. Forget about winning; making the finals is guaranteed.”

Zhou Hongyi smiled knowingly. “Then let’s take Boss Gu’s kind words. By the way, are you here tonight to buy some antique decorations?”

He deliberately emphasized “antiques” with a teasing tone. Gu Tianbo, though his eyes were glued to Xiao Bei as if magnetized, managed to focus and answer.

“Yes, I love antiques the most. Since I’m here, I must buy something. Miss Elizabeth, could you please recommend a few pieces for me?”

Zhou Hongyi inwardly snorted. From the new information popping up in the man’s mind, it was clear he was fantasizing about Xiao Bei. Outwardly respectable, but like Zhou’s treacherous brother-in-law, he was nothing but a lustful fiend.

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Zhou Hongyi remained composed and gave Xiao Bei a subtle signal. “Heh heh heh, that’s perfect. Having Boss Gu buy antiques in my shop will be the headline in tomorrow’s flyer. Who would worry about customers then? Elizabeth, please entertain our esteemed guest. Tony, bring out the finest tea to serve Boss Gu.”

“Tony” was the nickname Zhou used for the blind man. Living in the concession, one needed a decent Western name.

The blind man nodded and hurried to the back room to boil water and brew tea. Xiao Bei merely gave a cold “hmm” before slowly walking over to Gu Tianbo. She first gave a gentle bow, then, without looking at him, moved to another corner of the shop and pointed to a cloisonné enamel snuff bottle. “Excellent material, solid craftsmanship. It’s both a collectible and practical. A rare item befitting a man of status.”

Zhou Hongyi pretended to look casual but watched Gu Tianbo from the corner of his eye. The man’s mental tags fluttered like a barrage.

“Wow, an ice-cold beauty. Her voice is so sweet, like a cool spring in the scorching heat, washing away all troubles.”

“Her eyes seem to speak. My soul is captivated, Princess Elizabeth. Gu Tianbo wishes to be your humble servant.”

“Damn, this is the first time a woman has talked to me like this. Usually, when they learn my status, they flatter, fawn, or even throw themselves at me. But a princess is a princess. Royalty is royalty. Tsk tsk, compared to my family’s ladies, the difference is clear.”

Zhou Hongyi observed the man’s lively inner thoughts beneath his calm exterior, then silently cursed him a beast.

At that moment, Zhou Hongyi casually asked, “By the way, Boss Gu, I heard you recently found a Western lady. Could she also have royal blood?”

He deliberately steered the conversation that way. After he spoke, the tags above Gu Tianbo’s head quickly changed, revealing the specific residence of his new foreign lover, along with some very private quirks.