Gu Huaijin has always been very methodical in his work. To put it nicely, he understands the rules and is very mature. To put it bluntly, he lives like an old man. She doesn't know what these women are thinking that would like such a man. She feels that such men are probably quite boring, doing things according to the rules, and have no chance of surprise in life.

There were nearly 20 people in the art troupe this time. Tang Qianqian was the team leader. Su Yitong originally performed in Kyoto. Everyone took turns every year. To be honest, everyone wanted to go somewhere close to home to have a happy holiday with their family and avoid the hassle. Only Su Yitong insisted on asking the leader to change the place. The leader was helpless with her persuasion and finally agreed to follow them to the northwest this time.

Tang Qianqian didn't care much about her, mainly because she was afraid that she would do something bad and bring trouble to their entire group. Although she was usually steady, she could not make things clear sometimes and would inevitably get carried away by emotional issues, so she had to worry.

Their art troupe arrived two days early because they still had to set up the stage and rehearse, and even so, the schedule was very tight.

Boom boom boom

Everyone had New Year's Day off, including Song Zhi. Gu Huaijin might have to take a day off because he was working harder. Hearing a knock on the door, Gu Huaijin put the clothes he was washing into the basin, wiped his hands, and walked to the door to open it.

"Huai Jin, long time no see." Su Yitong stood at the door, looking at the person in front of him with a smile on his face.

Gu Huaijin was surprised to see her and couldn't understand why she came here.

"Won't you invite me in to sit down?" Su Yitang maintained a smile. Seeing that Gu Huaijin didn't respond, her expression was also indifferent, with a hurt look in her eyes.

"It's not very convenient." Gu Huaijin refused directly without hesitation.

"I came here directly after I arrived today. This is a gift for you. Actually, I have something to ask you." Su Yitang handed over the bag in his hand.

But Gu Huaijin acted as if he didn't see it and didn't reach out to take it.

"After all, we are friends who grew up together, and you won't even give me this little face." Seeing him being so unkind, Su Yitang's smile that she had been maintaining became a little stiff.

Gu Huaijin remembered Ji Yanting's instructions to help take care of Su Yitang. His brows darkened, but he finally endured the discomfort and asked, "What's the matter?"

His attitude was very rude, and his impatience was visible to the naked eye. Su Yitang was not angry either. He smiled as if he could not see it and said, "You also know that I am a light sleeper. Living in the dormitory arranged by the army is not a good rest. I think I can stay at your house for a few days?"

Gu Huaijin's expressionless face had turned gloomy, and his tone was stiff and polite: "There is no extra space in my house."

These words blocked Su Yitang's words, and it was clear that she was not welcome to come. However, Su Yitang seemed not to hear his rejection and her expression remained unchanged.

"Who's here?" Song Zhi was studying in the house. No guests had come in for a long time, and Gu Huaijin was still standing at the door. He was tall and blocked the people outside. The two of them were standing at the door, so Song Zhi had no choice but to come out to see what was going on.

"Zhizhi, I thought you were not at home!" Su Yitang was very happy to see Song Zhi. He raised his foot and was about to walk towards Song Zhi, but was blocked tightly by Gu Huaijin at the door, with no intention of moving aside.

It was the first time Song Zhi saw her. The woman in front of him had a refined appearance, light makeup on her face, and was wearing a military green art troupe uniform. She had an elegant demeanor.

Song Zhi glanced at Gu Huaijin with a look of disapproval: "You didn't even invite the guests in to sit down. Go do the laundry, I'll take care of the guests."

Song Zhi's eyes curved into a smile, and he looked considerate.

Gu Huaijin turned his head and looked at her doubtfully. After receiving her affirmative look, he went to the yard to wash clothes with a little worry.

Su Yitang was completely stunned when he saw this scene. He looked at Song Zhi in disbelief and asked, "Why did you let him wash clothes?" He thought so in his heart and couldn't help asking it out loud.

Song Zhi looked nonchalant and said casually, "If he doesn't wash, should I? It's so cold."

"You also know that it's cold, and yet..." Before he could finish his words, he realized that it was inappropriate and quickly stopped himself. However, anyone with a discerning eye could understand the meaning of the unspoken words.

Song Zhi also pretended to be confused and figured it out, but his eyes were full of confusion: "He's a grown man and it's okay for him to do this. We women should take care of our bodies and avoid catching cold."

Song Zhi tried to enlighten her with the look of an experienced person. Su Yitang looked at Gu Huaijin who was sitting on a stool in the yard washing clothes. She didn't understand why he appeared in front of her like this. She couldn't accept it.

"Come in and sit down!" Song Zhi seemed not to notice the loving look in her eyes when she looked at Gu Huaijin, and asked her to go in and sit down.

"Drink some water?" Song Zhi poured her a cup of boiled water and placed it in front of her.

Su Yitang looked around the layout of the house and asked with a smile: "It seems that you are living a good life here."

"Not bad." Song Zhi responded with a forced smile.

"I spoke a little harshly just now. I hope you won't be angry! I don't mean anything else. It's just that he works so hard. It's not good to ask him to do these housework. He should also take a proper rest." He looked understanding, but his words always tasted of tea.

"You just got here and may not know that I am also working now. The housework is shared by both of us. Even if I want to take it all, Gu Huaijin won't agree." Song Zhi also sprinkled some dog food on her. It's really easy for him to talk without any pain in his waist. He even has the nerve to give her instructions.

"You're going to work?" Su Yitang's eyes were full of shock. She had not expected things to develop like this. What she had always been proud of was that she was an independent woman. Song Zhi not only did not have the ability to work and earn money, but was also unreasonable and unruly. Comparing the two of them, it was clear who was better and who was worse.

"Yes, is that not possible?" Song Zhi looked at her innocently, not understanding why she was so excited.

"I'm so happy that you can go out to work, but... but Zhizhi, once you go out to work, you and Huaijin won't be able to stay together all the time." She looked regretful, making Song Zhi think that she was really thinking about him.

"We can't stay together all the time even if we're not working. He also has to go to work. Can I rely on him 24 hours a day?" Song Zhi felt amused. He was treating her like a child, but she still pretended to be serious on the surface.

"You can't say that. Men don't like capable women. They all like girls who are dependent and timid. Such girls will make them want to protect them. Listen to me, you'd better quit your job as soon as possible. I'm doing this for your own good. When have you ever lied to me?" Seeing that Song Zhi still looked stupid, Su Yitang sneered in his heart.