Chapter 35: Marrying a Concubine

Xu Qingmeng had a blank expression on her face. "Your body is your own, not mine. If you don't take good care of it, it will be useless no matter how others remind you. And don't worry, if you get seriously ill again after the exam, I have money anyway, so I will take care of it for you and find you a concubine to bring you good luck."

Gu Yunyi looked at the words she said expressionlessly and his face suddenly turned dark. But who made him treat her like that at that time and say such cruel words to her, asking her not to have any thoughts about him anymore? Thinking about it now, he really regretted it.

But he is not someone who gives up easily. He will fight for the rest on his own.

Gu Yunyi wanted to say something, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Xu Qingmeng did not give him a chance, but turned around and handed him the boiled ginger soup, "Drink it, it will warm you up."

Because there were more people helping out in the front hall, the buns sold much faster than usual today, and the shop closed two quarters of an hour earlier than usual.

After cleaning up, He brought Xu Qingmeng's nephews and nieces into the backyard. Xu Qingmeng hurried to bring breakfast to the table.

"I was short on time this morning and didn't have time to welcome you. I'll have a good meal first because I'll be busy at noon!"

There were big buns left in the basket, all filled with meat, except for two with vegetarian fillings, which Xu Qingmeng kept for herself. There was also hot spicy soup. Xu Qingmeng also cooked a lot of eggs for anyone who wanted to eat.

Eggs are precious things. In the past, the Xu family would reserve eggs for the younger sister-in-law, Xu Qingmeng. If Xu Qingmeng didn't want to eat them, they would give them to Xu Xinting. The rest of the people couldn't even think about eating them.

Xu Xinting and Xu Xun were sitting there, both a little reserved, not daring to reach out to take it, and looked up at Xu Qingmeng.

Xu Qingmeng also saw it. The original body had been living a life of luxury since childhood, while the other children were just like adopted children. Only the original body liked Xu Xinting, and she could even eat good food from time to time. Alas, it was all the original body's fault!

Xu Qingmeng placed two eggs in front of them, and then took two buns and said, "Eat them all. You are still growing. Can I still eat you two? You must finish these, otherwise I will be angry."

Xu Xinting: "Aunt, I'll just eat vegetarian food."

The meat-filled ones cost three cents each, and they come with eggs and buns. It's too luxurious.

Before Xu Qingmeng could say anything, Yun Sheng tilted his head and said, "Sister and sister-in-law both like to eat vegetarian food?"

Everyone in their family is a carnivore, but if there is no choice, vegetarian fillings will definitely be the first choice. However, if there are braised pork buns, some people will not be interested in vegetarian fillings.

Xu Xinting was stunned, then quickly looked up at Xu Qingmeng. In the past, her aunt-in-law always loved meat. When did she start liking to eat vegetarian food?

Xu Qingmeng looked at Xu Xinting's gaze and thought of her original body's previous habit of loving meat. She quickly explained, "Isn't this for losing weight? Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to see your aunt looking so beautiful."

After hearing this, Xu Xinting and Xu Xun couldn't help laughing, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Xu Xun became a little bolder and said, "Aunt, can you change back?"

Xu Qingmeng was stunned at first, but then she realized that the child was afraid that she would return to her previous appearance, so she said, "Do you want me to change back?"

"Of course I don't like it." Xu Xun blurted out, and then felt a little nervous, afraid of making his aunt unhappy.

Xu Xinting was also shocked when she heard what her brother said, and quickly pulled Xu Xun's arm.

"Coo."

Yun Sheng's stomach growled at an inopportune moment, and Xu Qingmeng quickly said, "Okay, okay, everyone, hurry up and eat, my Yun Sheng's stomach is calling."

"Sister-in-law, you are making fun of me." Although Yun Sheng has a carefree personality, she is still a little embarrassed because there are outsiders here today, and her cheeks turn slightly red.

Because of this incident, the atmosphere at the dinner table no longer had the tension it had before. Seeing that their aunt didn't get angry, Xu Xinting and Xu Xun relaxed their tense expressions.

As soon as the buns were in their mouths, they both bowed over and wondered why the Gu family restaurant's business was so good. They admired their aunt even more. No wonder grandpa and dad said that they would have meat to eat if they followed their aunt.

It would be strange if there was no business for such a delicious dish!

After dinner, the two children went out to play, and Gu Yunyi also got up to go to school. He was a little surprised today: "What happened to Yunyi today?"

After all, usually after having breakfast together, when she and Meng Niang were chatting, Gu Yunyi would always listen from the side, and he was usually the one who cleaned up and washed the dishes, but today he left a little bit.

Xu Qingmeng knew the reason, but she couldn't say it out loud. She just glanced at his back and said, "Maybe it's because I have to take the provincial examination next month, so I can't help but feel a little worried."

"Oh, that's right. This provincial examination is a big deal and cannot be delayed."

Afterwards, Xu Qingmeng talked to Xu Xinting and Xu Xun about the monthly salary.

"You may have known this before, but I still want to say it again. Although you two are my nephews and nieces, you shouldn't be so distant with each other, but brothers should settle accounts clearly. Even if it was just me and your grandmother He who were busy before, you still have to keep these notes every day, so don't feel uncomfortable."

The two of them quickly said, "No, aunt, you have the final say, we all listen to you."

"Okay, then I'll tell you about Yueqian. Xun'er will help with chores and odd jobs in the front hall from now on. As for Xinting, she will help with me in the back kitchen and will also help out in the front hall when it's busy."

Xu Xinting nodded, "Okay, aunt."

"The monthly salary for both of you is temporarily set at two taels. Try it for a month and see if you two can adapt to it. As for the monthly salary, Xunge'er can keep it himself, and I will save Xinting's for her as a dowry in the future." Xu Qingmeng continued.

"Aunt, I don't want to get married." Xu Xinting's face was serious and shy.

Xu Qingmeng was slightly stunned when he heard this, then he touched her head and said with a smile: "Silly girl, you are still young and don't understand. Even if you don't want to get married now, you won't think so if you meet someone you like in the future."

"Is it the same as what my aunt did back then?" Xu Xinting asked.

"Ahem, anyway, whether you want to get married or not in the future, you know your mother. If you have some money, use it to support your parents. I will save it for you. No matter what our Xinting wants to do in the future, I will support you."

Xu Xinting felt warm in her heart and her eyes slightly reddened after hearing this. Her mother had always disliked her because she was a girl. Although her original body had many faults, if it weren't for Xu Qingmeng, her life might have been even more difficult. She whispered, "Thank you, aunt."

Xu Xun also knew this, and Lan hurriedly expressed her opinion: "Aunt, I will also work hard and will not let you down."

(End of this chapter)