Chapter 307: Look, the consequence of showing off is being surrounded by a crowd

"Old Lu, you're back. It looks like you've been living well on the Sea Island."

"That's for sure. My grandson and granddaughter have both started families on the Sea Island, and I've already held three great-grandchildren. Look, this is our family photo. This handsome and spirited one is my granddaughter's husband, this beautiful long-haired one is my granddaughter, this short-haired, dashing one is my grandson's wife, and I won't introduce my grandson; everyone knows him..."

As soon as Old Master Lu arrived at the Jiashuyuan, he took the photo and showed it off everywhere.

The old masters and old ladies who were originally watching the fun and concerned about the day now had their words of concern stuck in their throats.

Listen to Old Lu's showing-off tone.

Look at the outstanding younger generation in the photo; they were all a bit envious.

"These few little milk babies are really cute and look really spirited. Why didn't you bring them back for us all to hold?"

"Exactly, exactly. Are you afraid we wouldn't give them meeting gifts?"

"Old Lu, you're not being kind..."

Opinions varied, and the people surrounding Old Master Lu all started complaining.

No wonder Old Lu moved to the Sea Island without a word and abandoned everything in the Jiashuyuan; it turned out he really went to enjoy life!

Look, it had only been a year or so, and Old Master Lu's hair was black, his back was straight, his waist wasn't bent, and he didn't even need the cane he used to carry!

"Tell us, what's on the Sea Island? How did you and Old Lin manage to look so young?"

"Exactly, exactly. How are you so full of energy? I'm five years younger than you! How come I don't look as young as you?"

"Old Lu, we're all old buddies; don't be biased!"

Look, the consequence of showing off is being surrounded by a crowd!

Even his old rivals who didn't get along before were now pricking up their ears to eavesdrop on the secrets of health.

But why did it feel more bloating the more they listened?

Daily routine of child-rearing, changing diapers, making milk powder, coaxing to sleep?

What is Qingbuliang?

What are raw marinated crab claws?

All kinds of tropical fruits: coconuts, wax apples, wampee, mangoes, bananas, durians...

Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle.

Who is drooling?

Whose stomach is rumbling?

If the fruit could be endured, then the sea-gathering and fishing couldn't be!

Sea snails, mantis shrimp, sea fish, scallops, oysters, sea shrimp...

They don't cost money; you can just pick them up on the beach!!!

Fishing at the reservoir—a paradise for fishing enthusiasts!

Not to mention the old masters listening with eager eyes; even the old ladies' eyes shone like lightbulbs when they heard they could pick them up for free!

Seaweed, kelp—there's a huge pile on the beach. Old Master Lu and the others would pick them up fresh at first to dry and send to friends.

Later, they were too lazy to pick them; there were too many, and they couldn't finish eating them at all!

If Shen Man were present, she would definitely advise her grandfather not to "Versailles" (humblebrag) anymore; it was making others jealous.

Is the Sea Island really that good?

No wonder Old Master Lu didn't even want this home in the Jiashuyuan, letting his son mess around while he slipped away!

The family that was originally worried that Old Master Lu would come back to grab the house had been anxious for several days, but they didn't wait for Old Master Lu to grab the house at all, and realized belatedly that they had been narrow-minded...

Over here, Gu Tingchen's situation was a bit dire.

He had previously thought he had picked up a bargain and climbed to the top, able to show his face in front of the Head of State.

As a result, he didn't get any benefits, but instead, because of the Head of State's passing, he was urgently detained and interrogated!

Heaven is my witness, he didn't even have the chance to serve the Head of State closely; how could he be detrimental to the Head of State?!

Moreover, even if he were given a hundred guts, he wouldn't dare!

This was the Head of State of China, the person he respected the most!

He was detained and interrogated for half a month before he was released without charges.

When he came out, he only had lingering fear.

"Little Gu, don't be angry, don't take it to heart. We were just following procedure. It wasn't just you; others were also detained and investigated thoroughly..."

"It's okay, I understand. The Head of State is the person I respect the most. His passing, I also..."

The clothes on Gu Tingchen's body were already sour, his chin was covered in stubble, and he was in a very disheveled state.

But he absolutely could not show any complaints. Ambitious as he was, he had always known how to speak and act to maximize his interests.

"Good, you are a good comrade. After things are handled, I will try my best to fight for you..."

The person speaking didn't make the promise too full, but for the other party to give such a promise was already very rare.

Gu Tingchen knew when to stop; if he were greedy, it would be easy to ruin the good impression.

Just like that, he finally cleared his suspicion and was approved to go home.

Of course, there were special people driving him home, which counted as a kind of compensation.

When he returned to the Railway Bureau Jiashuyuan in a special-supply sedan, those who had originally had some taboos and small schemes in their hearts smelled something unusual and came over one after another to flatter and curry favor...

"Deputy Bureau Chief Gu, you're back. I wonder if you have time tomorrow? Would you do me the honor of having a meal?"

"Hey, Deputy Bureau Chief Gu, come to my house instead. My house has good wine; let's have a heart-to-heart talk..."

"Deputy Bureau Chief Gu, I..."

Gu Tingchen knew what was what. Some people had utility value and were worth associating with.

Some people just wanted to cling to him and were not worth associating with.

If he hadn't been sent back so high-profile today, it would be hard to say how many people would be stabbing him in the back.

At this moment, he was very tired and didn't want to continue to stalemate with these irrelevant people and waste time.

Declining all invitations, he strode toward the direction of his home.

It had been more than half a month; in the dark interrogation room, he only had his daughter and sister in his mind.

He couldn't wait to see his daughter and sister!

The Gu family.

Ye Mei Qin, who had already received the tip-off from the nanny, quickly put eye drops in her eyes and rubbed her eye sockets hard, creating a sense of being very haggard and weeping.

It wasn't pitiful enough, so she let her long hair hang down, grabbed it casually, and left a wisp of broken hair on both sides of her cheeks; only then did she have the sense of being pitiful.

Estimating that the time was about right, she held her daughter, sat on the sofa, pretended to be worried, and started performing—

"Nannan, you miss your father too, right?"

Then, hardening her heart, she pinched her daughter's bottom. The little one looked at her mother in astonishment and immediately burst into tears—

"Waa waa waa."

Why did Mommy pinch her?

In her small head, there was a big question mark.

"Ma'am, don't be sad and upset. Sir will definitely be fine. Don't listen to what people outside say..."

Coincidentally, the man who had returned to the door of the house just happened to hear the conversation inside.

Originally, when he heard his daughter's crying, he was very worried and wanted to knock on the door. Now, he suddenly wanted to eavesdrop on the impression he had in his wife's heart...

"Sister Wang, I know. I trust Tingchen. He is upright and kind; he will definitely be fine!"

"Right, Sir is such a good person; it's definitely not what's being rumored outside. You must take care of your health; you can't be weeping all day."

"Mm, I still have to wait for Tingchen to return home safely; I cannot be defeated."

"That's right. Ma'am, set your heart at ease; Sir will definitely be able to return safely."

After hearing this, Gu Tingchen's hanging heart fell into his stomach. Maybe he had thought too much; his wife was indeed loyal to him and admired him.

Otherwise, why wouldn't she run away or divorce him at a time like this? ===== CHAPTER 308 =====