Chapter 12: What is Gu Yunting!
Su Mengxue hadn't expected the master to say that. She raised her eyes slightly and asked in surprise, "You want to take me in as your apprentice and learn tailoring from you?"
Zhou Weidong smiled and nodded, "That's right."
"Then can I get the money?" Su Mengxue thought of the jade pendant and interrupted before the old master finished speaking.
Before Zhou Weidong could even speak, the female apprentice curled her lips, her tone filled with impatience: "My master's craftsmanship is a well-known trademark in Jiangbei. So many people are lining up to be his apprentices. It's rare that he's willing to make an exception and accept you. How dare you ask him for money?"
It turns out that he wants to work for free. She won't do it, Su Mengxue muttered to herself, but replied calmly: "Master, I came to the city from the countryside to do business, and I have to go back in a few days, so I can't learn tailoring from you. I have something to do later, so I'm leaving first." After she said that, she turned around and walked out the door.
"Wait!" Zhou Weidong stopped her, his tone a little more anxious. "How about this, if you're willing to stay, I'll cover your food and lodging, and give you an extra fifty yuan a month."
Fifty yuan? Su Mengxue did see the master's sincerity, but if she wanted to buy the jade pendant, this amount of money was far from enough. She had to think of another way as soon as possible.
She smiled and declined, "Master, thank you for your kindness, but I will be returning home in a few days, so I really can't learn this craft from you."
"I'm already this old, and I'm about to die with this craft. I've finally met a talented person like you, young lady. Why don't you consider it again?"
Su Mengxue refused again: "Master, I really can't stay and learn the craft from you."
Zhou Weidong sighed heavily, his eyes reddening: "Little girl, if you ever change your mind, my door will always be open to you."
Su Mengxue could see the appreciation for talent in the old man's eyes. Her throat moved slightly and she replied softly, "Okay."
When she took a bus back to the Gu family, she declined the orderly's offer of help and walked into the family compound carrying her things.
Before she even reached the Gu family compound, she saw from afar that the old locust tree in front of the Gu family gate was wrapped with gilded ribbons, a big red longevity character was pasted on the gate, and a red carpet was laid on the ground, which showed how much the Gu family cared about this birthday banquet.
After she entered the door, she did not see any members of the Gu family along the way. Just as she was about to reach the courtyard where she lived, she was suddenly blocked by a goose yellow figure.
Su Mengxue raised her eyes and met Gu Xue's puffed-up face. She was wearing the dress that the salesperson in the department store had recommended to her just now. The ruffled neckline was tilted, and it was obvious that she had changed her clothes in a hurry and ran here.
When Gu Xuejiao saw what Su Mengxue was holding, a hint of sarcasm flashed across her eyes: "You just climbed onto my uncle's bed and you're already eager to ask for money to buy things. You're really like a country bumpkin coming to the city, you've never seen the world and you're interested in everything."
"When did it become your turn as a junior to interfere in the affairs of our elders?" Su Mengxue's voice suddenly turned cold. "Is this the way your Gu family is raised? You don't distinguish between respect and inferiority, age and youth?"
"Bah! Su Mengxue, what kind of elder are you!" Gu Xuejiao stomped her feet and approached her, her nails almost poking her nose: "You are only one year older than me, why are you putting on airs in front of me?"
Su Mengxue knew the reason why Gu Xuejiao rushed here so quickly. She said coldly, "Why, haven't you had enough of the beating just now?"
Gu Xuejiao's face flushed red upon hearing this. She gritted her teeth and said viciously, "Su Mengxue, you've made me lose face in the department store. I won't let you go at Grandpa's birthday party later."
Su Mengxue sneered: "Did you come here specifically to threaten me?"
She took a half step closer and said, "Gu Xuejiao, have you ever heard a saying that a biting dog doesn't bark? People like you who only know how to show off their fangs and claws are probably..."
She dragged out her voice and swept across the other person's flushed face: "You will only get beaten."
"Su Mengxue, how dare you compare me to a dog! You are really looking for death." Gu Xuejiao screamed and raised her hands.
Su Mengxue stepped forward and grabbed her wrist, then suddenly pushed her out with force. Gu Xuejiao fell to the ground with a bang, and a muffled groan escaped from her mouth unconsciously.
"Su Mengxue, just wait, I will never let you go!" She said as she supported herself on the ground and sat up, patting the stains on her skirt.
Su Mengxue chuckled and replied nonchalantly, "Okay, then I'll wait and see. But please don't do it again like the last two times where you didn't vent your anger and ended up being my punching bag."
"You, you!" Gu Xuejiao's face suddenly changed. Su Mengxue was so angry that she took a long time to add, "I will definitely make my uncle cancel the engagement with you. You will have no man to want you in the future. You will be laughed at wherever you go and live a miserable life!"
Su Mengxue let out a cold smile. "What's Gu Yunting? What's other men? Gu Xuejiao, let me kindly advise you that people like you who value men above all else will end up in a miserable state."
After she finished speaking, she took a few quick steps, pushed open the wooden door, and entered the inner room.
"Su Mengxue, wait for me, I..."
Gu Xuejiao stomped her feet at the wooden door in frustration, and suddenly heard footsteps behind her.
When she turned around and saw the person coming, she subconsciously clutched the hem of her skirt: "Uncle... I just..."
Gu Yunting looked at her and said calmly, "Even if she is not my fiancée, she is still a guest of the Gu family. As a member of the Gu family, you should..."
"Uncle, you misunderstood! It was Su Mengxue who provoked me first. It was she..."
Before Gu Yunting could finish his words, Gu Xuejiao bit her lip to argue, but when she saw his brows suddenly turn cold, she swallowed the words in her throat.
After a moment of silence, Gu Xuejiao squeezed out a few tears from the corners of her eyes and said aggrievedly: "Uncle, I know I was wrong, and I will never do it again."
Gu Yunting's face darkened slightly. "A lot of guests have already arrived at the front hall. You're not young anymore. If you have nothing to do, go over and help."
Gu Xuejiao raised her eyebrows slightly. Since the guests had already arrived, what was he doing here? Did he really care about this country bumpkin?
But this was not something she could ask, so she pretended to be obedient and nodded, then quickly left.
Gu Yunting lowered his eyes and stared at the closed door. All he could think about was what Su Mengxue had just said. Who was Gu Yunting? And what about other men?
His eyebrows moved slightly. This woman was indeed different from before. He stood at the door for a while, looked at his watch, and then walked forward and knocked on the door.
Then the door creaked open, and a faint scent of soap filled the air. When Gu Yunting saw the person in front of him, he suddenly lost his mind.
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