Chapter 541: Arriving at the Gu Family

They came in one car, and returned in five cars.

Gu Yin and the others remained seated together. After Chu Yan got into the car, he first called Zhou Wansheng to inform him of Xiao Sheng's identity and their plans to have a barbecue. Then he spoke to his grandfather and finally called Gu Qingming, telling them to follow the arrangements of Grandpa Zhou and Grandpa Chu and not to panic.

After Chu Yan hung up the phone, the car fell silent.

Chu Yan smiled and said, "Why are you all silent? Are you scared?"

Gu Shu looked at him with disbelief: "Are all three of them people of that status? Except for the one in the black down jacket who was a bit aloof, the others are all very casual! Wu Chong was just calling me brother! Shouldn't people of that status be very noble and unapproachable?"

Gu Hua: "...I was watching fireworks just now, so which three are you talking about? There were so many people, I don't recognize any of them!"

Gu Le: "I guessed it, but there's nothing strange about it. Our school is full of princes and princesses. Apart from their noble birth, they're not much different from us. Some of them are even less fortunate than us. There's nothing to be nervous about. Let me tell you, I was very nervous when I first went to school, but I wasn't nervous after two days!"

Everyone asked curiously, "Why?"

“I was nervous because of the other party’s identity. I was afraid of offending them and their families would hold me accountable. But after staying for two days, I found that even if there was a fight, their families or countries wouldn’t bother to cause trouble. These things are just like juniors playing around and won’t escalate to a higher level. Also, many princes and princesses are not favored. Only the heir is important. Besides, none of them are as rich as our family, and they are not as favored as us.”

Gu Hua suddenly realized: "Just like in those ancient palace dramas!"

Gu Le nodded: "Pretty much, so there's no need to worry too much, but don't be too casual either. Respect is still necessary, if the other person is a decent person."

Chu Yan smiled and said, "Ah Le is right. You've learned a lot during this year away. Not bad, not bad. It wasn't a wasted trip."

Gu Le snorted: "Of course! Everyone in our family is so outstanding, how can I not work hard!"

Gu Shu, who wasn't trying very hard, quietly shrank closer to the car window.

Gu Yin glanced at him, smiled, and said nothing.

When they arrived at the Gu residence, the barbecue equipment and food had already been set up in the courtyard.

The two families, led by Grandpa Zhou and Grandpa Chu, were all waiting in the courtyard.

Seeing this, Xiao Sheng smiled gently and said, "Old Chu and Old Zhou, it's been a long time. We've come uninvited tonight, so please forgive us for disturbing you!"

Old Chu smiled and shook his head: "No, no, welcome, welcome!"

Zhou Wansheng laughed and said, "It's our Gu residence that's hosting Bi Shenghui. We wouldn't be bothered at all. We're more than happy to welcome him!"

Grandpa Chu looked at the crowd and sighed inwardly. All the young masters in the garden had come. Why was there such a big commotion? He looked at his grandson.

Chu Yan blinked, indicating that everything was alright.

Seeing this, Grandpa Chu looked at Xiaosheng and said with a smile, "I heard you were coming for a barbecue. We've prepared all the food, and it's all fresh. Please check if there's anything you're missing!"

Xiao Sheng looked around. The oven, ingredients, and seasonings were all set up, and the freshly washed fruit still had water droplets on it.

He shook his head helplessly and said, "It's just friends coming over to visit, no need for such a grand ceremony, it's too much trouble!"

Zhou Wansheng smiled and shook his head: "No, no, these are all ingredients for the New Year. Gu Yin and the others were planning to have a barbecue anyway, so we bought some extra. Just have fun tonight! We adults won't bother you here. If you need anything, just tell Gu Shu or ask Chu Yan for help!"

Then the adults left.

Only young people remained in the courtyard.

Chu Yan looked at Xiao Sheng and the others: "Young Master, are you going to grill it yourselves, or should I arrange for someone to come and help?"

Xiao Sheng sat down by the grill, picked up a few skewers of mutton and put them on the rack, and said with a smile, "No need for help. We all spent a few years in the army. Grilling these things is a piece of cake. Everyone sit down and grill. There are children here, and we have to drive tonight, so no drinking is allowed. If anyone doesn't listen, you know what will happen."

The group of boys who came together answered in unison, "Yes, young master!"

Knowing their identities, Gu Shu and Gu Hua, though not afraid of them, were unwilling to sit with the three. They moved to another spot, while Gu Le stayed with Gu Yin and Chu Yan.

After Xiaosheng, Wuchong, and Longyu sat down, Gu Yin originally wanted to sit with Chu Yan at another grill, but Xiaosheng stopped them.

"Chu Yan, come sit down with me."

Chu Yan looked at Gu Yin, who didn't care and pulled him to sit down.

Xiao Sheng showed no unusual expression, and looked at Chu Yan with a smile, "When are you graduating?"

Chu Yan took two lobsters and placed them in front of Gu Le and Gu Yin, and said with a smile, "You'll graduate with your bachelor's degree next year."

Xiao Sheng nodded: "Are you going to continue your studies or go back to your family company? Or do you have your own ideas?"

Chu Yan looked at the roasted meat in his hand and said casually, "Going back to the company to help my dad, and also to pursue a master's degree."

Xiao Sheng looked down and turned the skewers in his hand: "Have you ever thought about joining the system? Look at Long Yu, he doesn't need to be busy in the Ministry of Commerce anymore. I think he's doing quite well. You're quite capable. I think you'd be suitable for the Ministry of Finance or the Ministry of Economic Affairs. What do you think?"

Chu Yan shook his head: "I'm used to freedom, it's not suitable for me."

Long Yu laughed and said, "His dad has been waiting for him to help out at the company after graduation. How could he let him choose his career freely!"

Xiao Sheng nodded: "Taking over the family business is not bad. The taxes that your Chu family pays every year play a significant role in the country's medical care. I hope that after you take over the family business, you will work hard and reach even greater heights."

Chu Yan nodded: "I will do my best."