035: Holding Hands for the First Time
The first time Xu Yao and Gu Jun held hands was so sudden that before Gu Jun could come to his senses, Xu Yao was leading him out of the Wen family villa.
The two of them stood outside the gate. There was an early-blooming osmanthus tree planted at the gate of the Wen family. The refreshing osmanthus fragrance rushed into Gu Jun's nose, and he felt a slight itch on the tip of his nose.
Gu Jun thought, seeing Xu Yao holding his hand and coming out, Chen Yan must have almost had a cerebral hemorrhage from anger, right?
At this moment, Xu Yao's angry look was very cute in Gu Jun's eyes.
Gu Jun let Xu Yao lead him without struggling, but he couldn't help but feel doubtful. "Didn't you tell me not to get into a conflict with him? Why are you being so ruthless when talking to him?"
Xu Yao complained bitterly, "I thought he would maintain his composure, but who knew he would be so harsh? I've already offended him, so it doesn't matter if I'm rude to him. You have no grudge against him, and I don't want him to hate you."
Afraid that Gu Jun would overthink it, Xu Yao added, "I'm not saying you're not as good as Shen Yan. You started from scratch without any help from your family. Shen Yan has the Shen family's backing and knows a lot of connections. I don't want to waste your time fighting with Shen Yan."
Chen Yan could find Xu Yao's workplace, and maybe even go to Huahu, or use other means to disrupt Gu Jun's work... These were not the situations Xu Yao wanted to see. Before Gu Jun scolded Chen Yan, Xu Yao quickly jumped out to attract fire.
So this is what Xu Yao thought.
Gu Jun was in a good mood, and even his worries about being exposed were reduced a lot: "It doesn't matter, hate me if you want, I'm not afraid of him."
Xu Yao defended him.
Gu Jun's mind was full of this thought.
Honestly, this was a very novel experience for Gu Jun. He was used to facing all difficulties alone, and this was the first time he was protected by a woman. And this woman was his wife... Gu Jun smiled unconsciously.
Xu Yao suddenly realized that she and Gu Jun were still holding hands, and hurriedly tried to let go, but Gu Jun took the initiative and held her hand.
Gu Jun looked embarrassed: "Let's hold hands for a while longer. Chen Yan might be peeking at us. We can't let him doubt our relationship."
Xu Yao said "Oh" but didn't pull her hand away, allowing Gu Jun to continue holding her hand.
Although it was already autumn, Xu Yao still felt the heat. She didn't know if it was her body heat or Gu Jun's, but after holding her hand for a while, fine sweat started to form.
Xu Yao thought that they had been married for over a month, so holding hands was nothing, not against morality and in compliance with the law. Then she thought that she and Gu Jun shouldn't be so vague about their relationship.
Gu Jun bought a gift for her mother, secretly prepared a wedding ring, and helped her confront Wen Yiyi... Does he have a good impression of her?
The flash marriage was indeed a spur of the moment decision, but Xu Yao did not regret it.
So far, Gu Jun has done a good job when she needs him.
Xu Yao knew that many people of her mother Lin Meixian's generation got married first and then developed relationships. Not all marriages are paved with passionate love, and the feelings developed after marriage are not necessarily worse than the passionate love before marriage!
Does Gu Jun have such an idea?
If Gu Jun has feelings for her, how should she respond?
Xu Yao's mind was in a mess. She didn't want to think about it any further, so she took the initiative to divert her attention: "Did you go to the school to donate money on behalf of the company today? Did you stop by to see your former teachers? I remember those teachers liked you very much!"
"There were some minor hiccups along the way, but overall it went smoothly and the deal was basically settled. If there's one regret, it's that I didn't get to see my former homeroom teacher. He recently took leave and went out of town."
Xu Yao's cheeks flushed, and Gu Jun felt that the time for holding hands was almost up. Although Xu Yao would not object if they continued, she would probably feel uncomfortable?
It was the first time they held hands, and Gu Jun didn't want Xu Yao to feel disgusted.
He himself also found it difficult to concentrate while holding Xu Yao's hand and talking.
As soon as Gu Jun let go, Xu Yao suddenly felt less nervous. Her breathing became normal and her mind became clear again. "You are talking about Teacher Li, right? He taught our class for a while."
The head teacher of the senior year class generally does not teach freshmen classes, and at most serves as a subject teacher for other classes in the senior year class.
That year was a special year. The Chinese teacher who taught Xu Yao's class had to stay in bed to protect the fetus, so the school could only ask Teacher Li, who taught the senior year, to temporarily teach Xu Yao's class.
Gu Jun seemed to be thinking, "Wen Yiyi is in the same class with you?"
Xu Yao curled her lips, "She's been in the same class with me since kindergarten, isn't she annoying?"
Gu Jun thought that it would be really annoying if he had a classmate like Wen Yiyi around him.
Gu Jun wanted to ask Xu Yao whether Teacher Li had mentioned the donation issue in her class, but Lin Meixian came out and called the two of them.
"Why are you guys out here all the time?"
Lin Meixian waved at Xu Yao, "Your uncle Wen asked several times, fearing that he would neglect our new son-in-law."
The new son-in-law Gu Jun came forward and called her mom obediently. He switched the address so naturally that Xu Yao secretly glared at him.
Lin Meixian opened her handbag and took out a bulging red envelope and handed it to Gu Jun: "This is the custom in Nancheng, please accept it."
Gu Jun was just joking, but he didn't expect Lin Meixian to actually give him a red envelope for changing his name.
He didn't know whether to accept it or not. Xu Yao took the red envelope from Lin Meixian and stuffed it into Gu Jun's bag.
“…Thank you, Mom.”
Lin Meixian gave Gu Jun a red envelope with lipstick and also gave Xu Yao a bank card. Now it was Xu Yao who felt uncomfortable.
Lin Meixian said angrily, "What mother doesn't prepare a dowry for her daughter when she marries her? You and Gu Jun got the marriage certificate without asking for permission first. I'll give you the dowry money. The password is your birthday. You can discuss and buy something!"
"This money—"
Xu Yao wanted to say something but stopped herself.
Lin Meixian doesn't have much money, and if she does, it was given by Wen Zhicheng.
Xu Yao didn't want to take Wen Zhicheng's money.
She knew that this amount of money might be a drop in the bucket for Wen Zhicheng, but if she took Wen Zhicheng's money, her mother Lin Meixian would not be able to speak out in the Wen family. Apart from anything else, the next time Wen Yiyi caused trouble, she would definitely use this money to attack Lin Meixian!
Lin Meixian noticed Xu Yao's concerns. She lowered her voice and patiently explained, "This money has nothing to do with your Uncle Wen. I earned it myself. Didn't I take you to the Shen family mansion for a cocktail party a few days ago? That night, I helped someone to facilitate a cooperation. This is the agency fee I received."
A cocktail party at the Shen family mansion?
Gu Jun went there that night and left quickly.
Xu Yao also went, but didn't stick to the end and left halfway.
Xu Yao had no idea that Lin Meixian had such a purpose in going to the cocktail party. Before, when Xu Qinghua was alive, Lin Meixian never had to worry about making money, but now Lin Meixian had become a business broker!
Gu Jun also had a new respect for his mother-in-law whom he met for the first time today.
Gu Jun thought Lin Meixian had pinned her hopes on a new marriage, but he never expected her to be able to remarry while also using the Xu family's connections to make money. With a mother like that, it's no wonder Xu Yao is so stubborn.
Gu Jun had a little more respect for Lin Meixian and helped her persuade Xu Yao: "Accept it. No matter how much or how little, it's a token of your mother's love. You just recently set up your own studio. This dowry will help the development of your studio. Only when your career is successful can you better honor your mother."
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