Helpless, Gu Qing had no choice but to eat a bland and tasteless breakfast.

That evening, she eagerly awaited Shen Jingyan's return, but when she got home, he was nowhere to be found.

As soon as dinner was served, she frowned deeply.

In the past, dinners always included fish and meat, and every few days we could have lamb chops, stewed chicken, and braised beef. But today's dinner was almost the same as breakfast, still just millet porridge and cornbread.

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The dishes were cabbage stewed with tofu and shredded radish salad. There was no meat or fish, not even a speck of meat.

Gu Qing complained bitterly, "I haven't eaten meat all day!"

Gu Zhiyun, with a stern face, said, "You think you can eat meat every day just because you live in the city? Go and look around the compound, which family doesn't eat this?"

Fang Ru said, "Qingqing, you used to eat well because your aunt took special care of you. She paid for all the fish and meat. Now that she's gone back to her parents' home, you'll be eating like us from now on."

Gu Qing glanced at the bland and tasteless food on the table, her face turning ashen.

After dinner, Gu Qing pestered Gu Zhiyun to tutor her with her homework.

With many classes during the day, Gu Zhiyun hadn't seen his wife all day. He was anxious to go to the Xu family home to talk to her, hoping he could try to get her to stay overnight.

Therefore, he was somewhat distracted when tutoring Gu Qing.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Gu Qing said to Gu Zhiyun, "Uncle, I saw a girl in my class wearing really nice white sneakers today. She said she bought them at a department store. Can you buy me a pair too?"

While flipping through her homework, Gu Zhiyun absentmindedly said, "I don't have any money."

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Gu Qing became anxious: "Those shoes aren't expensive at all, only eight yuan. Uncle, you don't even have eight yuan?"

Gu Zhiyun said, "I gave all my money to your aunt."

"Why does she meddle in everything? Even your money?"

"Your aunt is my wife. What's wrong with a man giving money to his wife? Doesn't your mother manage the money in your family?"

Gu Qing was speechless.

In the past, she would just ask Shen Jingyan for things, but now that Shen Jingyan is gone, she finds it difficult to get anything she wants.

She was already feeling a little uncomfortable after just one day.

"Uncle, when is Auntie coming back?"

Gu Zhiyun curved his lips into a smile and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Weren't you the one who was yelling about kicking her out? Now you're having second thoughts?"

Gu Qing lowered her head a little guiltily and muttered, "What kind of wife is as dramatic as her! Leaving just like that!"

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Gu Zhiyun slammed her homework on the table.

Gu Qing shrank back in fright and glanced cautiously at Gu Zhiyun.

Gu Zhiyun's face was very serious, and his eyes were a little cold.

"You're the one who drove her away, and you're the one who wants her back. What do you take your aunt for? A tool you can summon and dismiss at will? Someone who's only there when you need her, and you can beat and scold her whenever you're angry?"

Gu Qing was scolded like a little quail, not daring to utter a sound.

“If you really want your aunt to come back, come with me to the Xu family and sincerely apologize. But let me warn you, your aunt has a temper, and even if you apologize, she may not forgive you.”

These words left Gu Qing feeling very conflicted.

If Shen Jingyan doesn't come back, she'll only be able to eat thin soup and water, and she won't be able to get money to buy things; but if Shen Jingyan comes back, she can't stand how much Gu Zhiyun dotes on her.

Gu Zhiyun wanted this effect. He stood up and said, "The midterm exams are coming soon. Don't think about eating, drinking, and having fun all day long. You should focus on your studies."

After saying that, he left, closing the door behind him.

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As soon as he came out, he went straight to the courtyard, hopped on his bicycle, and sped to the Xu family's house.

The Xu family was having dinner when Xu Honglin and Qiao Suxin noticed that Shen Jingyan hadn't returned home, which surprised them both.

"Jingya, why didn't you go back?" Qiao Suxin asked while serving food to Shen Jingyan.

Old Xu chimed in, "Little Gu didn't appease my granddaughter! I saw it all last night. Jingya kicked Little Gu out in the middle of the night, and Little Gu still won't admit it."

Old Xu's words made Qiao Suxin even more worried.

"Jingya, you two should talk things out. It's not good to keep being so awkward."

Shen Jingyan smiled easily: "Mom, don't worry. Yun and I have made up. I'm not going back because I want to stay at home for a few days."

Xu Honglin didn't think much of it and was very happy to hear that his daughter wanted to go home.

"Stay as long as you want!"

Qiao Suxin, however, felt that her daughter was lying to reassure her.

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"Jingya, you should go back after a few days, even if it's just for one day. Your in-laws must be thinking about you."

Shen Jingyan explained, "Mom, we're really fine. I'm not going back because I want to teach that brat a lesson. Without me at home, she can't even get meat. I'll let her go hungry for a few meals and see if she dares to lay a hand on me again."

Just then, Gu Zhiyun knocked on the door and came in.

Old Xu hurriedly greeted Gu Zhiyun, "Little Gu, have you eaten? Sit down and have something to eat?"

Gu Zhiyun said, "Grandpa, I've already eaten. I just came to see Jingya."

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