Chapter 472: I feel relieved seeing that they aren't doing well

Han Meng learned of these matters when she returned home for her post-wedding visit. She did not immediately reveal any particular emotion and even spoke a few kind words on her husband's behalf.

"Zhilie didn't mean anything else; he just wanted to show filial piety to Mom and Dad on my behalf. Didn't Dad say it's convenient to have a mobile phone? This one is black, so it's perfect for you to use. Zhilie also gave me a white one, here." Han Meng showed off her phone.

"Hiss." Old Han gasped, "This... what kind of person did you marry? How could you even have a phone that's supposedly hard to snatch up even with extra money?"

Han Meng smiled and said calmly, "The capable person who created this phone is your son-in-law's own cousin—the child of his third uncle."

"That youngest one? The one who couldn't come but sent a generous gift?" Old Han asked.

"Yes, that's him."

Upon hearing this, the elderly couple from the Han family had blank expressions.

"Incredible, truly incredible. What kind of family have you married into? How are they all so capable! Every child of the son-in-law's third uncle has become successful; it's truly rare." Old Han sighed with emotion.

Generally speaking, such families always produce a black sheep, but the Gu family's third branch was different from common logic.

"The cousin from his eldest uncle's side isn't bad either," Han Meng said. She did not have the bad habit of flattering the high and trampling the low.

As for the youngest uncle's side, that child is still small, but they shouldn't grow up crooked either.

"That's truly good. Meng, you must live your life well with your husband. The Gu family has a good family tradition; you'll have great fortune after marrying into the Gu family." Old Han was completely reassured and urged his daughter and son-in-law to live their lives steadily.

Han Meng's sister-in-law had an indignant expression, her heart filled with jealousy.

She had looks, was eloquent, and was also a dab hand at housework; how could she not compare to Han Meng, who was lazy and loved to eat?

Heaven is truly unfair.

Han Meng did not know that her sister-in-law was secretly comparing herself to her and even stepping on her in her heart; otherwise, she would have been disgusted enough to vomit.

Having eaten a meal at her maiden home, if one ignored the sister-in-law's chilling expression, the meal was still quite delicious.

After exiting the alley, Han Meng looked at her tall and upright husband, "Were you doing that on purpose?"

"What?" Gu Zhilie feigned ignorance.

His eyes were clear, his temperament clean, and whatever he said made people believe him subconsciously.

For a moment, Han Meng could not tell if he was truly foolish or pretending to be.

"That phone, you did it on purpose, didn't you? You wanted to vent for me, right?" She bumped into Gu Zhilie.

"I don't have that kind of scheming mind; that phone was to show filial piety to our dad," Gu Zhilie said.

"Really? Why do I feel like you're lying?" Han Meng hummed twice.

"When have I ever lied? I am an honest person, and honest people don't lie." Gu Zhilie pulled his wife forward with long strides, "Let's not talk about other things; I'll take you to eat Western food."

"Alright, I heard a new shop opened on East Street..."

The two figures went far away.

Gu Yu moved into the small Western-style building, happy like a fish released back into the sea.

She formed a band with a few like-minded people.

Gu Mu had seen those children; they wore strange clothes and didn't look like good children, but their eyes were clear, their gazes didn't dodge, and they were polite and respectful toward the elderly.

They were not bad children.

After seeing the little ones playing with her granddaughter, Gu Mu did not restrain her, supported her in doing what she liked, and even secretly stuffed money into her hand.

Gu Yu was moved to tears, "Grandma, I don't want your money; my brothers are all sponsoring me, we don't lack anything."

"Take it!" Gu Mu firmly stuffed the money into her hand.

"Grandma~~" Gu Yu's eyes turned red.

"Alright, be happy and do what you like to do," Gu Mu said, "You must pay attention to safety, don't come back too late at night, you know?"

"I know."

Gu Mu wiped the sweat from her granddaughter's forehead, sent her off to play, and went to water the vegetables in the garden.

Yes, the elderly couple had opened a vegetable patch.

Gu Fu leaned on his cane and wandered over, "Is Little Yu happy?"

"Being able to do what she likes, how can she not be happy?" Gu Mu smiled, "It's been a long time since I've seen Yu Yu this happy."

"The second daughter-in-law managed Little Yu too heavily; not letting the child do this, not letting her do that. It would be strange if she were happy. Fortunately, she listens to advice," Gu Fu said.

Gu Mu smiled, "The eldest daughter-in-law and the third daughter-in-law persuaded her together; it was bound to be of some use."

"Yes."

Gu Zhilie married the girlfriend he had been dating for a long time. The young couple lived separately, and their life was harmonious and beautiful.

They lived in the capital and would come to see Lin Zhao during holidays. With Gu Zhilie acting as a bridge, Lin Zhao soon became familiar with Han Meng.

This day, the couple came to sponge a meal again.

They brought trendy fruits when they arrived.

"Third Aunt, I've brought Meng Meng to sponge a meal again."

Lin Zhao was painting in the studio and walked out upon hearing the voice.

"Welcome, welcome. Zhihang has gone on a business trip, and Zhiyao is busy again. You've come just in time; with someone to keep me company, I can eat a bit more."

Gu Zhilie climbed up the pole, "That's easy to handle. Before Zhihang returns, I'll bring Meng Meng to eat with Third Aunt every day."

"That would be too good." Lin Zhao smiled.

"Third Aunt, you were painting; I didn't disturb you, did I?" Han Meng said embarrassedly.

"Not disturbing, I was just passing time. Now that you're here and there's someone to talk to me, why would I stay in the studio?" Lin Zhao comforted her.

"Is Third Uncle still busy?" Gu Zhilie washed the fruits and brought them to the living room.

"When is he not busy?" Lin Zhao said casually, picking up a few blueberries to eat.

"Third Uncle manages so many people; it's normal to be busy," Gu Zhilie said.

Recalling the main business of this trip, he continued, "Third Aunt, I have another piece of happy news to tell you this time."

Gu Zhilie sold a suspense, not in a hurry to speak, his clear and bright eyes looking at Lin Zhao, just waiting for her to ask.

Lin Zhao asked cooperatively, "What good news?"

"My eldest sister has a little baby," Gu Zhilie said in a light tone.

"Alan is pregnant? How many months?" Lin Zhao's face was full of joy.

"Full three months," Gu Zhilie was very happy for his sister, his smile very bright.

"How is her reaction?" Lin Zhao asked with concern.

"Very good, she eats well and sleeps well. My mom said she has never seen such a good pregnancy," Gu Zhilie said.

"Good is good," Lin Zhao said, "Tomorrow I will mail her some pickled vegetables I made."

"That's great; my sister loves Third Aunt's pickled vegetables the most. Thank you, Third Aunt." Gu Zhilie thanked Lin Zhao on behalf of his own sister.

"Why be so polite? There's plenty at home," Lin Zhao said, "If Meng Meng likes them, I'll bring you a few jars too."

Han Meng's eyes lit up, and she said softly, "Thank you, Third Aunt."

After the couple left, Lin Zhao made a phone call to Gu Lan.

"Alan, I heard from Li Bao that you're pregnant?"

Gu Lan's face burned, her voice filled with shyness, "Yes, Third Aunt knows too. I was just about to call you to share this good news."

"I wanted to call and ask as soon as I heard the news. Is your body okay?"

Hearing Third Aunt's concerned words, Gu Lan felt a warmth in her heart and said with a smile, "It's okay, there's no reaction yet."

"Our family's children all know how to cherish their mothers. It's good that you're fine. I'll mail you some things tomorrow; pay attention to receiving them," Lin Zhao said.

"Sorry to trouble you, Third Aunt."

"What's there to be troubled about."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zhao pulled Qiao Hui along to prepare gifts for Gu Lan.

"Qiao Jie should be very experienced. With your help, I'll be much more at ease," Lin Zhao said, watching Qiao Hui busy.

Qiao Hui glanced at her, "When Zhiyao gets married, you'll soon be holding a grandson and granddaughter."

"... I need to prepare myself mentally." Lin Zhao thought of the noisy son of Qiao Hui's nephew and felt a bit of a headache.

Qiao Hui couldn't help but laugh.

"You'll accept it once the child is born."

Lin Zhao: "..."

Gu Lan received the big gift package from the capital and caused quite a stir at her in-laws' house, because the things Lin Zhao mailed were very complete and were all very good things.

Her in-laws were intellectuals, and her husband was the young man she met when participating in an abacus competition in middle school. Neither of the two young people expected that they would meet again after that meeting, and even become each other's most important people in the future.

"Alan, Third Aunt mailed the pickled radishes you like to eat. I'll go get you some to whet your appetite..."

Gu Lan was placed on the sofa next to her like a protected animal, and she urged, "There really are pickled radishes made by Third Aunt? Hurry up, I want to eat."

"Coming, coming."

Seeing their daughter-in-law's appetite open up, Gu Lan's parents-in-law were very happy.

"Having an appetite is good. A pregnant woman eats for one and nourishes two. If Alan eats well, the baby in her belly can be healthy. Alan, you should nourish the fetus well. It's best to give birth to a daughter like you. Our family doesn't value boys over girls; compared to naughty boys, we like daughters more," Gu Lan's mother-in-law said.

She and her husband had discussed that regardless of whether the daughter-in-law gave birth to a boy or a girl this time, they planned to transfer the house closest to the school where Gu Lan taught to her.

Giving birth to a child is extremely harmful to a woman. Alan is willing to give birth for their family, which is consuming her own vital energy, so they must show something.

"I can't guarantee this," Gu Lan said with a smile, "Mom, you also know my family... my mom, my second aunt, and third aunt all gave birth to girls first. The possibility of this child being a girl is not high."

Gu Lan's mother-in-law didn't spoil the fun and just said, "A boy is also fine. If he follows his dad, he can also be raised to be well-behaved and cute if taught well."

Gu Lan's father-in-law, a refined university professor, gently adjusted his glasses and did not agree with what his wife said.

Think about his own son when he was young; was that a well-behaved personality?

That was simply a demon who caused chaos in the world.

The following spring.

Gu Lan indeed gave birth to a demon who caused chaos in the world. The first second he was thrown into his father's arms, just when Gu Lan's husband had just developed a little bit of fatherly love, he peed a stream of virgin urine in his father's arms, and then wailed loudly.

The grievances between father and son were tied on this day.

The child, nicknamed Fatty, was born with a big temper and would wail loudly if things didn't go his way, not giving anyone face.

Lin Zhao came to visit and stayed in the ward for half an hour. When she came out, her ears were buzzing.

Her eyes were blank.

She clung to Gu Chenghuai's arm, "Now your grandson has this temper too; I can't take care of him, I can't stand it."

Gu Chenghuai looked at his lover's fearful appearance and smiled, "Then don't take care of him. We'll hire someone to take care of him. If one isn't enough, we'll hire two. We'll definitely take care of Yaobao properly and not let her worry."

Lin Zhao thought to herself, that's true.

She didn't have much patience and couldn't take care of children well.

Fortunately, she could hire people.

"Why do I feel like you seem to be looking forward to it?" Lin Zhao sized up the man.

"No," Gu Chenghuai denied, "I don't have much interest in that kind of little thing."

Scenes of having grandsons and granddaughters appeared in his mind, and he felt he couldn't accept it, not even knowing what attitude to use to treat the grandchildren's generation.

"Is that so? Maybe the time hasn't come. Perhaps in two years you'll be looking forward to it," Lin Zhao said.

She felt that the look in her husband's eyes when he looked at that little fatty was quite loving.

"Who knows."

Next month is the day Ning Xiao and Gu Zhi Yao get married. The Gu family's third branch is very busy. After seeing Gu Lan and her son, they plan to return to the capital to continue preparations.

Just out of the hospital, two people were arguing not far away.

"This is my belly; whether to give birth or not is my business. With our family's current situation, this child shouldn't exist..." The woman shook off the man's hand, her eyes angry.

The man's expression was forbearing, impatience revealing itself in the bottom of his eyes, "It's your belly, that's correct, but the child in your belly is my, Jiang Rong's, child. I said I wanted this child; I won't allow you to abort him!"

"You want to use this child to please your parents, right? My child is not a tool; I won't let you succeed!" Lu Baozhen's expression was twisted.

"Am I not doing it for you? This child is a bond; his existence is the key to breaking the ice between us and the family. Do we have to cut off relations with the family forever? Lu Baozhen, wake up!" Jiang Rong tried to persuade.

"I won't listen; I don't want this child, I want to abort him!" Lu Baozhen's tone was firm. Giving birth to a child would change her figure, and she didn't want to give birth.

"If you dare to abort, I'll divorce you!" Jiang Rong blurted out.

For so many years, he had long regretted it, regretted getting too close to Lu Baozhen and being abandoned by his family, to the point of achieving nothing, still a common clerk in his thirties.

"Divorce then, give me the house and property at home, otherwise don't even think about it..."

"Lu Baozhen!"

Hearing the familiar name, Lin Zhao and the others looked in the direction of the sound.

They discovered it was really an old acquaintance.

Because of his previous strange physical condition, Gu Zhihang had complex feelings about Jiang Rong and Lu Baozhen, and couldn't help but silently pay attention to the couple.

Knowing that they were not living well at all, completely without the spring breeze and pride in the original book's plot, he couldn't help but feel happy in his heart.

At this moment, seeing the scene where the two tore off each other's faces, all the pores on his body relaxed; it was so comfortable.

He stood there with a long, upright body, watching from a distance that was neither near nor far, wearing a shirt and suit pants, his hair combed neatly and refreshingly, his whole body permeated with the temperament of a social elite.

Jiang Rong noticed, looked over, met Gu Zhihang's gaze, his expression stiffened, and his nails dug into his palms.

"Zhi, Zhihang..." He endured the shame and feigned generosity to greet Gu Zhihang.

"Jiang Rong." Gu Zhihang nodded, his etiquette perfect.

"Didn't expect to see you here; what a coincidence."

Lu Baozhen used her fingers to smooth her big brown waves, walked up, and smiled generously, "Zhihang, haven't seen you for many years, shall Jiang Rong and I treat you to a cup of coffee?"

Looking at Gu Ercai, who seemed to be shining now, the regret in her heart surged like a tide. If she had known Gu Zhihang was so promising, she should have flattered him well when she was young. Perhaps she would already be his wife now, living a good life without worries about food and clothing, how could she be like this now...

Gu Zhihang didn't speak, not even looking at her.

He looked at Jiang Rong, "Jiang Rong, I still have things to do and need to return to the capital first. Let's get together when we have time."

After speaking, Gu Zhihang smiled at Jiang Rong, turned around, and walked toward his family's car.

He sat in the car and drove away.

Lu Baozhen looked at the exhaust of the car, the regret in her eyes deepening.

Jiang Rong felt the top of his head glowing green, his anger soaring to the sky, and the word "bitch" blurted out.

These words made Lu Baozhen jump.

The couple, whose feelings were increasingly falling apart, stood at the hospital entrance, scolding each other, not like a couple, but more like enemies.

Seeing that the two were not living well, Gu Zhihang felt comfortable, asked the driver to turn up the volume of the radio, and hummed along with the song.

The Cantonese song he sang had very authentic pronunciation, smiling and singing, inexplicably attractive.

Gu Zhi Yao's mouth twitched.

"..."

It's fortunate he has a good-looking mother-born face, otherwise it would be greasy. ===== CHAPTER 473 =====