Meanwhile, his friends hurried to catch up, whispering to Gu Fei, "Gu Fei, I'm so envious of you! You have a beautiful sister-in-law who comes to pick you up from school! How carefree!"

"Exactly, I'm so envious. My own sister wouldn't even walk a few extra steps to pick me up. Your sister-in-law is so good to you."

"Your brother is really something else. I wish my silly second brother was as strong as your brother. I also want a good sister-in-law like that."

"......"

A group of children were calling out "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law" all at once.

Xue Fu's face flushed slightly again.

These kids are so blunt!

Gu Fei was quite nervous and kept giving his friends meaningful glances.

But they were too stupid to understand his signal. Gu Fei was extremely nervous, afraid that he would anger Sister Xue Fu and that she would not come to his house for dinner later.

Gu Fei's heart pounded, and her eyes kept darting around, observing him.

Then he cleverly noticed something: his sister blushed!

The older sister clearly heard it, but did not say anything to refute or deny it.

What does this mean?!

Gu Fei suddenly jumped for joy, his heart pounding. Was his good brother about to succeed?

Fearing that his friend might ruin things if he kept talking, Gu Fei quickly grabbed Xue Fu's sleeve and headed home, waving goodbye to his friend as he went.

"I'm leaving, see you tomorrow!" It sounded like someone was chasing him from behind.

Xue Fu didn't mind being teased by the children, but she couldn't stand the baseless slander.

It was as if they had witnessed something shameful that she and Gu Chong had done, lying under their bed.

Even if she and Gu Chong were dating, she would still get angry if she heard those words.

Those words were absolutely inappropriate and vulgar!

"Sister, have you and brother made up?"

Once they were alone, Gu Fei asked in a low voice. He was very concerned.

Xue Fu paused, then repeated, "Make up?"

It was quite novel for Gu Fei to use the word 'reconciliation' to describe her relationship with Gu Chong.

She gently shook her head: "Your brother and I didn't quarrel."

"Oh, I thought it was because your brother made you angry." The cunning child tried to help her brother, saying nice things without reservation. "Brother has been feeling so bad that he hasn't slept well these past few days, and he even has dark circles under his eyes. Although he didn't say it, I know he misses his sister... misses his sister coming over for dinner."

"Really?" Xue Fu hesitated, a question mark forming in her mind.

How come she didn't notice him when she saw him today? She even thought Gu Chong was in pretty good spirits.

Gu Fei nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "Yes, yes."

Xue Fu pouted: "Your brother didn't make me angry. I'm not a petty person."

Gu Fei chuckled and scratched his head: "Anyway, it would be best if my sister could come over for dinner again!"

Xue Fu gave him an approving look: "You like me that much?"

Gu Fei blindly exclaimed, "Of course I like my older sister!"

Good heavens, if only Gu Chong would talk like that!

Gu Chong used to be very straightforward, so why is he becoming more and more regressive and hesitant as he gets older?

Xue Fu was genuinely puzzled.

When Xue Fu and Gu Fei, one big and one small, arrived at the Gu family home hand in hand, Gu Chong had already set out the table, chairs, bowls, chopsticks, and food in the courtyard.

They only need to wash their hands before they can sit down and eat.

Xue Fu subtly observed Gu Chong, trying to gauge his current state.

She looked over, and his gaze caught hers.

Xue Fu raised an eyebrow, feeling a little smug as she noticed the gloom in Gu Chong's eyes.

She smiled slyly, her fox-like eyes slightly upturned, making her appear even more lively and charming.

Gu Chong raised his hand and rubbed the skin on his neck to suppress the itch that was rising in his heart.

He said, "Go wash your hands, it's time to eat."

Gu Fei chimed in, "Great!"

Eating Gu Chong's cooking once again, Xue Fu couldn't help but sigh softly, feeling very satisfied.

Honestly, after the market opens up in two years, he could really open a restaurant in Pan's shop and cook for himself.

There will definitely be many repeat customers. Business will be booming! You'll make your first fortune!

She happily munched on a meat bun, her eyes squinting with delight, like a cat whose fur had been stroked. Gu Chong glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and thought she was adorable.

He wanted to catch the cat, or rather, the little fox.

The frustration that had lingered all afternoon began to dissipate silently at the dinner table.

Gu Chong took a bite of the steamed bun, trying to think of a way out for himself.

Earning more money will allow me to provide her with a better life.

Gu Chong, who traded on the black market, naturally knew that money could buy many things.

I can buy her the meat, refined rice, and refined flour she likes to eat; I can also buy her face and body cream that she uses every day; and I can buy her well-fitting, beautiful clothes and dresses...

Xue Fu would not suffer with him.

Xue Fu noticed that from the moment they started eating, Gu Chong had been staring at her with a deep, dark gaze.

After they finished eating, Gu Chong escorted her back to the educated youth settlement. She asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

While eating, Gu Chong mentally prepared himself.

He was bored all afternoon and wanted to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

"You didn't like the blind date you met this afternoon..." Gu Chong almost forced himself to say the last sentence, "Then what kind of person do you prefer?"

At this moment, Xue Fu felt very gratified and unconsciously revealed a smile.

It finally grew a beak!

Much faster than she imagined!

Xue Fu's face flushed slightly, and her eyelashes trembled a few times: "I like people who can cook, do housework, take care of others, and are obedient. For example, I think your cooking is very delicious."

Xue Fu wondered, since she had been so direct, would he be able to get her hints?

Seeing Gu Chong deep in thought after listening, she stared at him expectantly.

Gu Da Mu Tou Chong nodded after a few seconds: "I understand."

Xue Fu: ? And then? Keep going?

She chuckled.

No wonder you can't find a partner.

"I'm going in."

She suddenly turned cold, and Gu Chong, who was still pondering what she had just said, paused in his thoughts.

"good."

Gu Chong stood there watching her enter, his mind filled with her sudden change in attitude, completely bewildered.

After standing there for a while, Gu Chong went home with a sullen face, reviewing the events along the way.

Gu Fei saw his brother push the door open and come in, looking gloomy. He saw his brother enter the main room, drink some cold water, and then sit on a stool without saying a word, looking very calm.

But this composure was unusual; a closer look revealed a turbulent undercurrent of unease beneath his eyes, as if he were brewing something big.

Gu Fei was puzzled, but he had something to say.

He didn't get a chance to quietly ask his brother when Sister Afu was around.

Gu Chong was distracted by what he was saying.

"Brother, did you win over sister?"

Gu Chong's expression instantly turned serious: "Hmm?"