Chapter 215 Chapter 215 Buddhist Dad 8
Life was as peaceful as 9972 had expected. Zhuozhuo was at the age where even poop and pee would earn him praise, and his days were filled with nothing but eating, sleeping, and playing. Gu Yan was a marginal figure no one in the Gu family wanted to mention, and he was a very Buddhist person. No one bothered him, and he wouldn't take the initiative to cause trouble. So for the past two weeks, their lives had been uneventful, even bland like plain water.
The above is the perspective of 9972.
In Gu Yan's view, the past two weeks have been a chaotic and exhausting mess. His daily routine used to be simple and casual, spending his days sipping tea, admiring flowers, and basking in the sun. He'd also fall asleep to the sound of rain, brew wine, and watch the snow fall. Occasionally, when he felt like it, he'd practice, a truly relaxing experience.
But now, his world was filled with searing laughter, tears, and screams, smiling faces, crying faces, and aggrieved faces. She could appear anywhere in the house, any moment he was alone. Even when he closed his eyes, she followed him like a shadow, calling him Uncle Gu Yan in his dreams in a cunning, mean, and mischievous way.
Gu Yan: “…”
I want to change my name to Goodbai.
Anyway, one morning Gu Yan weighed himself on a whim and found that he had lost 1.73 kg.
well.
well!
well……
Gu Yan sighed three times, accepting the reality calmly. He washed up and prepared breakfast. Then he took the clothes he'd put in the washing machine before bed the previous night and hung them out to dry. He then threw the trash out by the courtyard gate. Breakfast was ready. Gu Yan served it on the table, gently opened the bedroom door, drew aside the curtains, and called Zhuo Zhuo to get up.
Zhuozhuo is grumpy when he wakes up. Gu Yan calls him once, and he sits on the sofa with his eyes closed to rest. When he wakes up, he calls him a second time. By then, Zhuozhuo is fully awake and says in a loud voice, "Uncle Gu Yan, good morning!"
Gu Yan smiled and said, "Good morning, Zhuozhuo. Come and change your clothes."
His strong adaptability and extremely tolerant spirit have made him accustomed to the chaotic life where the time and space are occupied by the burning.
So scary.
Zhuozhuo raised his hands high to coordinate with Gu Yan, staring at him, and said to 9972 in his mind, "He is really happy today."
[Baby, your observation is excellent. Gu Yan isn't forcing a smile today, nor is he heartbroken. He's calm and composed. He's grown.]
Zhuozhuo's eyes lit up, "Will he agree if Zhuozhuo goes out to play today?"
In half a month, Zhuozhuo had explored the courtyard thoroughly and was in urgent need of opening up a new map. She had expressed her request to Guyan since the day before yesterday, but was rejected by Gu Yan every time.
9972 knew the inside story and felt that Gu Yan would not agree today, but [Baby, ask.]
"Okay."
Zhuozhuo didn't ask immediately. Instead, when Gu Yan suddenly realized that her pajamas were dry and then went to check the sheets, she said happily: "Zhuozhuo didn't wet the bed today~"
Gu Yan, who had become numb from changing the sheets every day, was stunned for a moment, and then a hint of pride and surprise came over him. He rubbed Zhuozhuo's head, and there was a hint of affection in his tone, "Zhuozhuo has grown a little bit."
"Yeah." Zhuozhuo sensed Gu Yan's mood and softened, saying in a baby voice, "Uncle Gu Yan, can Zhuozhuo go out and play today?"
"I bought some toys yesterday. Can Zhuozhuo take a look at them today to see if he likes them?" Gu Yan came prepared, listing off a list of toys: electric drivable cars, building blocks, puzzles, dress-up dolls, darts, a snail slide, and a treadmill. He said these were just a few, with more on the way.
Realizing that Gu Yan really didn't want her to go out, Zhuo Zhuo didn't leave with a grumble, nor did she pretend to cry. Instead, she calmly sought a solution. She said childishly, "Why don't you go out? Are there bad guys outside the yard? Are there monsters that eat children? Uncle Gu Yan, are you afraid of the outside world and don't dare to go out? Zhuo Zhuo can protect you."
Gu Yan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He met Zhuo Zhuo's clear and sincere eyes, and after a moment's silence, he said, "I am the legitimate heir of the Gu family, but my father, my brothers, and my family all don't want me to inherit the Gu family. For some reasons, they can't kill me. To avoid endless temptations and calculations, I voluntarily give up my inheritance rights and live out my days in this small courtyard. If I leave this courtyard, those outside will definitely think I want to compete with them for the Gu family, and our peaceful life will be over."
Gu Yan was the twelfth child, but his eleven siblings were all illegitimate. The story behind this absurd situation is long. Simply put, Gu Chengzong's first wife was the eldest daughter of the Ouyang family, one of the four great families. Unfortunately, her cultivation had damaged her body, rendering her infertile. The Ouyang family had no choice but to allow Gu Chengzong to father one illegitimate child after another.
Twenty-five years ago, a great beast tide appeared without warning, and Gu Chengzong and his first wife faced it head-on. His first wife died, and Gu Chengzong was severely injured and lost his memory. He was found by a woman, who, after recovering from her injuries, married and gave birth to Gu Yan. The woman, injured during childbirth, forced Gu Chengzong to swear before her death that no matter how many wives and children he had, Gu Yan would be his sole heir, unless Gu Yan voluntarily gave her up when he reached adulthood. If Gu Yan died of unnatural causes, Gu Chengzong's cultivation would be demoted by one level.
After the woman's death, Gu Chengzong was quickly found by the Gu family and recovered his memory after treatment. Gu Chengzong regarded the woman and Gu Yan as a disgrace, and felt that he had been schemed by the woman. He was angry and resentful, but he did not have the courage to sacrifice a great realm of cultivation to clear up his black history, so he had to hold his nose and serve Gu Yan, a hot potato.
After calmly telling Zhuozhuo about his life story, Gu Yan chuckled. After wasting twenty-four years in the Gu family, he no longer knew whether he was born to be so indifferent or had to live in peace with the world.
"If you're not happy, don't smile."
A soft voice sounded, and Gu Yan's eyes went dark. The fleshy little hand covered his eyes, and his eyelids felt warm. Gu Yan thought, the saying that eyes are the windows to the soul is indeed true. The warmth from his eyelids could actually reach his heart, making his heart warm.
Gu Yan breathed slowly, enjoying this rare silence. The next second, his eyes suddenly brightened and then dimmed. Before Gu Yan could open his eyes, he heard the little devil ask, "Uncle Gu Yan, are you asleep?"
"..." Gu Yan smiled, "No."
Zhuozhuo kicked his legs and reminded him, "Put on your clothes."
"Okay, right away." Gu Yan held Zhuozhuo's feet to warm them, then skillfully and quickly dressed her and carried her to the bathroom. By the time they were done and at the table, breakfast was just the right temperature. Gu Yan placed Zhuozhuo in the high chair and, following the instructions in the video tutorial, placed a spoon and chopsticks for her to eat on her own, cultivating her self-care skills.
Although Zhuozhuo is often taken care of by his fathers in every detail, he often needs to be self-reliant, so he has strong self-care ability and does not have conflicts with Gu Yan in this regard. Their conflicts at the dinner table are reflected in other aspects.
"Zhuozhuo, you can't just pick out the vegetables and throw them away. Eat them."
"Zhuozhuo, don't eat it."
"Eating green vegetables is good for your health. It helps you grow taller, stronger and more powerful."
Zhuozhuo didn't grumble in resistance, nor did she eat it resignedly. She cited the information she had gathered yesterday and said childishly, "Fish is high in protein. Good, especially good! Uncle Guyan, let's eat fish together. You've never cooked fish before. Why don't you cook fish?"
"Well... fish is good, but there are many foods that can replace it, such as chicken, beef, crab, sea cucumber, tofu, etc. They are all delicious." Gu Yan said as he picked up some vegetables and brought them to Zhuozhuo's mouth.
Zhuozhuo leaned back in his chair, raised his little head, and said loudly, "I don't eat vegetables! What can replace vegetables?"
Gu Yan understood the little girl's purpose, and a surge of pride and joy welled up in his heart. Zhuozhuo was only three years old, yet she had come up with her own idea in such a roundabout way. She was so clever. He decided to cooperate with Zhuozhuo and let her experience the joy of success.
Gu Yan, who could already recite recipes, mentioned many foods that could replace vegetables and asked Zhuo Zhuo to choose the ones she liked. He also promised to cook for her next meal. As for the vegetables for this meal, he would take care of them for her.
Zhuozhuo triumphed completely, and he pressed his advantage against Gu Yan, saying earnestly, "Uncle Gu Yan, you're not doing well. You're also picky about food. But it's hard to tell what you like. You make things Zhuozhuo doesn't like, and you force him to eat them. This puts him in a difficult position. It's not good for you, it's really not good. You need to correct it."
Gu Yan suppressed a smile. "Yes, I have reflected deeply on myself and realized my mistakes. My stubbornness led to arguments between Zhuozhuo and me during meals. This is all my fault. Zhuozhuo is innocent and wronged. I am the victim. I need to apologize to Zhuozhuo and make amends."
“Okay!”
Zhuozhuo clapped his hands and immediately said, "Zhuozhuo wants Uncle Guyan to play with toys together!"
"Can."
Feeling guilty, Gu Yan felt that this was not compensation at all, but his obligation, so he took the initiative to allow Zhuozhuo to eat one more small cake.
When Zhuozhuo finished his cake and dragged him to the newly installed snail slide in the yard, Gu Yan's smile widened. He'd imagined playing with his son: doing puzzles together, reading stories and watching TV together, driving bumper cars together, and having dart-throwing competitions. But this slide, though large and luxurious, wasn't for him.
Zhuozhuo: "Uncle Gu Yan——"
A minute later, Gu Yan, who had failed to resist, stood on the stairs. At Zhuo Zhuo's urging, he sat down reluctantly. In an instant, the world turned upside down and the sky spun. With a series of bangs, Gu Yan appeared alive at the exit of the slide.
He looked at the sun as if in another world, and the scorching laughter and shouts behind him seemed to be separated by a layer, until a huge force came from his back, knocking his upper body forward suddenly, and the breakfast he had just eaten was almost squeezed out.
Zhuozhuo's eyes welled up with tears after being hit by the bones on Gu Yan's back, but the little guy, who was having so much fun, didn't feel any pain at all. He swiftly climbed up and grabbed Gu Yan's neck, then jumped onto his shoulder like a monkey and stuck his head out, "Uncle Gu Yan, you have to move away. You can't block the way here, or you'll get hit."
"knew."
Gu Yan swallowed a mouthful of blood, supported Zhuo Zhuo with his backhand, and wanted to go back half an hour ago and beat his naive self to death.
Considering Gu Yan's physical and mental injuries, Zhuo Zhuo granted him the freedom to carry her to the entrance after she slid down. Both the young and the old were delighted with their respective roles, and for a moment, the atmosphere in the courtyard was harmonious and warm, worthy of a pro-childbirth film.
It was at this time that the uninvited guests arrived.
Zhuozhuo held onto the snail shell, turned around and looked towards the door, recognizing the person who came in, "Gu Chongchong!"
Gu Chengzong didn't notice Zhuozhuo's address. He glanced at her with a gleaming gaze before turning to Gu Yan. After a few casual pleasantries, not caring that Gu Yan ignored him, Gu Chengzong said inquiringly, "The Jianling Stone can move on its own, so it must have developed intelligence. But after several observations by the elders and I, we haven't found any signs of intelligence in the Jianling Stone."
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