☆, Chapter 68: The Old Butler
Gu Ximing said that he would help him get things done and let him rest assured.
Then he looked up and saw Gu Ran's plate, which was almost full.
"That's all you can eat this early in the morning. Can you finish it?"
Gu Ximing was speechless. There were only three snacks on his own plate, not as many as the ones piled on Gu Ran's.
"I should eat more in the morning. Brother Bai and I are going to the orchard to pick fruit soon, and then we'll go hiking in the afternoon. It's very tiring, so of course I have to eat more!"
As Gu Ran sat down, he stuffed a shrimp dumpling into his mouth.
Gu Xiyan agreed, "Third brother sits in the office every day and doesn't use much physical energy, so naturally he eats less. I like to exercise every day, so I eat much more than my younger sister."
As he spoke, he knocked on the pile of plates in front of him.
Gu Ran looked over and found that Gu Xiyan had indeed taken more than three times as much as he had.
[He's such a big eater! I heard everyone tends to gain weight after retirement. I wonder if Fourth Brother will get fat too.]
Gu Ran was secretly complaining in his heart while looking at Gu Xiyan secretly.
[Third Brother is handsome, but seriously, if he became a fat man, with his height, wouldn't he be like a small mountain?]
[The scene is so beautiful that I dare not look at it.]
Gu Xiyan suddenly felt like he was stabbed in the heart.
The other members of the Gu family lowered their heads and suppressed their laughter.
Bai Yifan followed Gu Ran's gaze, looked over at Gu Xiyan, and thought the same thing as Gu Ran.
[If you don't exercise enough and continue to eat so much, you'll easily gain weight.]
He also paid attention to the follow-up of last night in the morning and naturally saw Gu Xiyan's retirement announcement.
“…”Gu Xiyan.
These two people are really in sync with each other in their sharp tongues!
…
After having breakfast together, Gu Ximing and the others prepared to leave.
Gu Ximing and Gu Yan each had work to do, and they had already taken time out of their busy schedules yesterday.
Gu Xiyan had to go back to the team, explain everything in person, pack up his things, and prepare for retirement.
Because of what happened last night, Coach Wang took all the team members away from the villa at five in the morning.
This is because the matter became too serious and I need to go back and explain to my superiors.
Secondly, the public opinion was too strong. Fans had already found out where they were, and it would probably not be long before the media would come over, so they left in a hurry.
Gu Xiyan left just now because he wanted to take a ride with Gu Ximing, otherwise he should have left with Coach Wang and the others in the morning.
"Mom and Dad, didn't you make an appointment to visit the housekeeper this afternoon? Don't you want to go together?"
Gu Ximing changed from his casual clothes back into a suit and suddenly remembered to ask before leaving.
“…” Both Mother Gu and Father Gu paused and glanced away guiltily.
Gu Ximing knew what they were thinking and couldn't help but persuade them.
"Xiao Ran is already this old, it's normal for her to have a real relationship. You can't always follow her around."
"I've already made an appointment with the housekeeper. It wouldn't be nice to break it for no reason."
Gu Ximing is a very punctual person, and in the business world he hates those who are not punctual the most.
It would be fine if he broke the appointment because of something important, but it was because he was looking at Gu Ran.
Gu Ran is already so old, why does he need these two people to look after him?
"Okay, okay, we didn't say we wouldn't go back." Father Gu said with a bitter face, preparing to go back to his room to change clothes.
"Mom..." Gu Ximing looked at his mother again.
"I understand." Mother Gu agreed reluctantly, still muttering, "I'm just a little worried. Although I don't want Xiaoran to fall in love, I won't tie her down..."
"But she's still young, so we can't move too fast..."
"If we all leave, only Xiao Ran and Mr. Bai will be left. They are both hot-blooded and full of energy. What if they try to taste the forbidden fruit..."
"Mom, you think too much..." Gu Ximing was speechless, "Bai Yifan is not that kind of person."
Gu Ximing, who grew up with him, still believes this.
Over the years, everyone in the circle has had some romantic affairs to a greater or lesser extent. Even he sent love letters to others when he was young and had a crush on someone.
Only Bai Yifan really doesn't have much of a past. Not to mention his ex-girlfriend and first love, I've never seen him pursue any girl.
His love history is clean and his family background is also clean.
…
Gu Ran and Bai Yifan stayed in the villa for three days and had a great time.
It was already afternoon when Gu Ran returned home. As soon as he entered the door, he found that there were guests at home.
An old man with white hair was sitting on the sofa, accompanied by Gu's mother and father. They were chatting and laughing, and seemed to be in harmony.
"Mom and Dad, I'm back." Gu Ran ran forward like a little bird.
Because she was not sure whether she would return today, she did not tell Gu's parents in advance.
Gu's father and mother were a little surprised to see her, but after they realized what was happening, they quickly introduced her to Gu Ran.
"This is your housekeeper uncle, you call him Uncle Ning."
[Wow, this is the old butler! I finally get to see his true face!]
Gu Ran was secretly complaining in her heart, but she had a very sweet smile on her face and greeted the old butler enthusiastically.
"Hello, Uncle Ning, you can just call me Xiao Ran."
"Okay." The old butler responded happily, looking at Gu Ran with a loving face. He searched his body with both hands, but found nothing. He took off his jade ring and stuffed it into Gu Ran's hand.
"It's rare for us to meet, and uncle didn't bring any gifts, so you can keep this ring."
The old housekeeper has been in the Gu family for many years and has followed Mr. Gu for more than ten years.
As we all know, the leader's driver should not be neglected.
As the steward of a large family, the old steward's family background is naturally very rich, and the ring that he carries with him must be worth a lot of money.
Gu Ran was too embarrassed to accept it and refused repeatedly, "Uncle Ning, please don't be so polite. I don't usually wear jewelry."
Besides, the housekeeper's ring is too big and doesn't suit her.
"Since Uncle Ning gave it to you, just keep it. It's all Uncle Ning's kindness." Mother Gu couldn't stand the two of them pushing and tugging at each other, so she told Gu Ran.
Gu Ran had no choice but to take the things and said, "Thank you, Uncle Ning."
"This girl is so polite." The old housekeeper looked relieved, "Xiao Ran is really well now!"
He looks smart!
After Ruan Qiu's death, the old housekeeper always treated Gu's father as his own son. He never married and had no biological children of his own, so he naturally treated Gu's father's children like his own grandfather.
The children born to Gu's father are all very promising, and none of them are playboys or troublemakers.
Only Gu Ran is a cause for worry. He has had a medical condition since childhood. Gu's mother and father took him to many places, and the old housekeeper was also very worried.
Now seeing Gu Ran's clever and lively appearance, the old housekeeper was very pleased.
"Uncle Ning will live in the same residential complex with us from now on. It's not far from here, just Building 3. You can visit Uncle Ning more often when you have nothing to do." Father Gu patted Gu Ran's shoulder and advised.
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