Ji Ziyu had recovered his personality after the banquet and began to interact with friends again. His friends were delighted by his change. He started helping the old butler manage the antique shop at home.

Today, he had some free time and decided to visit the shooting club alone. Before his parents' incident, he enjoyed shooting and liked playing paintball with his friends. When he arrived, the club manager greeted him with a smile, "Mr. Ji, it's been a while. Same room as before?"

Ji Ziyu was about to nod when he heard a girl's loud voice from outside the shooting range, "Qin Qin, you're amazing! How did you do that? Can you teach me?"

Qin Qin? Ji Ziyu couldn't help but walk to the window and look outside. In the large shooting range, two girls were shooting targets. One of them was familiar to him—Gu Master, whom he remembered as Gu Qin. The other girl, around the same age, was listening intently as Gu Qin explained, "Focus, keep calm. It’s simple once you’re calm and focused."

The girl nodded, raised the gun steadily, and aimed at the target. Though she didn’t miss, her score was not ideal. She looked disappointed. Ji Ziyu couldn't help but chuckle and told the manager, "Hold on, I’ll be right back. I ran into an acquaintance."

As soon as he approached, Gu Qin heard the commotion and turned around, surprised to see him, "Mr. Ji."

Ji Ziyu smiled. His smile was handsome, no longer expressionless. He walked closer and said, "Master Gu, what a coincidence. You enjoy shooting too?"

Gu Qin pointed at Lin Xinxin, "No, I’m here with my friend. She really enjoys this."

Ji Ziyu turned to Lin Xinxin, extended his hand, and said, "Hello, I’m Ji Ziyu, a friend of Master Gu."

Lin Xinxin snapped out of her daze and said, "Hello, I’m Lin Xinxin, a friend of Qin Qin." But she was still puzzled. What did Master Gu mean?

Ji Ziyu said, "Meeting both of you today is a stroke of luck. There’s a shooting range inside where you can use real guns. Would you like to try?"

Lin Xinxin was excited but knew it would be expensive. Seeing her conflicted expression, Gu Qin nodded. They all went inside, and Ji Ziyu paid for everything. He said, "You helped me a lot, so don’t worry. If you don’t mind, I can show you how to shoot."

Lin Xinxin said gratefully, "Thank you, Mr. Ji."

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Ji Ziyu smiled and said, "Just call me Brother Ji. No need to be so formal."

Seeing Ji Ziyu, Gu Qin realized how much he had changed since the banquet. Clearly, his parents' situation had affected him deeply. Fortunately, he had recovered.

Since someone else was treating, Gu Qin didn’t object and continued shooting. This time, it was with real guns. Ji Ziyu was guiding Lin Xinxin, teaching her step-by-step.

From initially missing shots to achieving seven or eight rings, and eventually hitting nine or ten rings consistently, Lin Xinxin became more confident. Ji Ziyu was impressed and told Gu Qin, "Master Gu, your friend has real talent."

Gu Qin smiled and watched Lin Xinxin, "Xinxin is great. She likes soldiers and might join the army after high school."

Lin Xinxin was focused on shooting and didn’t hear their conversation.

After a while, only Lin Xinxin was left in the shooting range. They went to the lounge to rest. Ji Ziyu had already transferred two million yuan to Gu Qin’s account through Jiang Ni’s account. Gu Qin thanked him now.

Ji Ziyu said seriously, "Actually, I should thank you. After spring, I will send people to find my parents’ remains. I’ve come to terms with it. Just like you said, if my father chose to follow my mother, he must have trusted me. And you were right, it would have been more painful for him to live alone. They stayed together until the end, so thank you for letting me know."

Regarding why Lin Xinxin could see her parents' final moments, Ji Ziyu wisely didn’t ask further.

Lin Xinxin played happily and only felt tired by late afternoon, deciding to head back then. Ji Ziyu was also returning to the city and offered to drive them. Gu Qin and Ji Ziyu mostly talked in the lounge. They got along well, and Ji Ziyu was eloquent and witty, making their conversation enjoyable.

Finally, Ji Ziyu said, "Our group of friends all like Master Gu. You mentioned Jiang Shuyu would face some minor misfortune. She actually got hurt when she fell near her doorstep, hitting her head. Now everyone is shocked and wants to add you as a friend, but they don’t know your number."

They were talking about a chat app, and Gu Qin hadn’t downloaded it. Ji Ziyu helped her download it, added her as a friend, and invited her to their group chat, which had about ten members.

These were mostly second-generation rich kids who often stayed up late drinking and gambling. Their parents' wealth was enough for them to spend lavishly for generations. From childhood, they knew they had money and didn’t have to beg their parents for everything. They had plenty of pocket money and could get whatever they wanted. This upbringing resulted in a privileged and sheltered lifestyle, often unaware of life’s hardships.

Most of them didn’t need to study hard, as they attended the best schools, many thanks to their family’s connections. Most of them indulged in entertainment, although there were exceptions. Some second-generation rich kids were genuinely diligent, but not in their circle. This group tended to be more playful, with some finding success while others wallowed in excess.

Speaking of most of them indulging in excess, by afternoon, they woke up, showered, ate, and met up. Someone noticed a new member in their chat group, named 'Qing.'

Someone asked, "Who’s this? Why is there a new member in the group?"

Many were online, and Jiang Ni recognized the name. She checked the profile and confirmed it was Gu Qin. She said, "This is Master Gu."

The group exploded, "Wow, is this the Master Gu who predicted Jiang Shuyu would have a head injury?"

Jiang Ni confirmed, and the group was intrigued. Since everyone witnessed Jiang Shuyu’s accident, they believed Gu Qin had some real skills. Many started asking questions, wanting predictions. Jiang Ni said, "She’s busy with studies and doesn’t play much on her phone. So even if she’s in the group, you might not see her often."

Many were disappointed, "In this day and age, there are still young people who don’t play on their phones?" This Master Gu lived up to her title, being very traditional.

Ji Ziyu saw the group chat after dropping Gu Qin and Lin Xinxin off and chuckled at Gu Qin’s lack of engagement in the group.

On their way back, Ji Ziyu gave Lin Xinxin a VIP card and told her she could use the room anytime. He also mentioned his shares in the club, assuring her not to worry about the bills. He simply wanted to nurture her talent.

Lin Xinxin thought about it and accepted the card, thanking Ji Ziyu sincerely. She knew she needed this. Her path was clear: she wanted to join the army and become a sniper in a special forces unit. It was a difficult dream, but she was determined to achieve it.