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"Mm, I know," Qiaoqiao said, "you also need to be safe in the Imperial Capital. Dad never wants a life of wealth and glory; all he wants is for our family to be safe and well."
Qiaoqiao's nose felt sore, and her voice was slightly choked up as she said, "Don't worry, Dad, our family will be safe and well for a lifetime."
"Qiaoqiao, let's hang up," her father said. "This is all very sudden, and I need some time to calm down and digest it properly."
"Okay, Dad. Goodbye."
"Mm, Qiaoqiao, goodbye."
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The father and daughter hung up the phone at the same time.
At that moment, Gu Qiaoqiao felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders. She guessed that today's news would give her father enough to ponder over the whole night.
Gu Qiaoqiao calmed her emotions and walked out of the study with a serene demeanor.
Dinner was still lavish, and the atmosphere was harmonious.