Wang Fenglan was speechless at her son's behavior; her good morning had been ruined by this good-for-nothing second son.
She raised her hand and slapped Gu Nan on the back, saying expressionlessly, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and apologize to your third aunt!"
Gu Nan looked displeased: "Why should I apologize? I didn't say anything wrong!"
Aunt Gu chuckled and said to Wang Fenglan, "Sister-in-law, that's enough, I can't accept that. I have to go now."
She tossed the things in her hand aside and left.
Seeing this, the others looked at each other, and finally silently put down what they were doing and left.
Seeing that everyone else had left, Wang Fenglan took a deep breath, glared at Gu Nan, and gritted her teeth: "Gu Nan, are you trying to make me miserable first thing in the morning? If so, then get out of here."
Just as Gu Nan was about to speak, Lan Jiaojiao, who had come over after hearing the commotion, quickly stopped him and smiled apologetically at Wang Fenglan: "Mom, I'm really sorry. Gu Nan just woke up and might not be fully awake yet, which is why he upset everyone."
"Mom, please don't mind, I'll have Gu Nan apologize to everyone right away."
After Lan Jiaojiao finished speaking, she pulled Gu Nan away and returned to the room.
Gu Nan still looked unhappy.
"Jiaojiao, how could you say that to me just now?"
Lan Jiaojiao: ……
I don't know where to even begin to complain.
She forcibly suppressed the urge to roll her eyes. This man seemed so smart outside, but how come he became so arrogant and conceited when he came home?
Lan Jiaojiao couldn't quite understand.
Although she didn't quite understand, she would try to coax the other person.
"Brother Nan, I know you're right, and I understand you."
But this is the Gu family's home, not just the two of us living here.
Besides, today is Chinese New Year.
No matter what, it's a joyous occasion. If we embarrass Mom on such a day, who will do all the chores?
Isn't it up to us to do it?
I'm currently pregnant, and I definitely can't stand even the slightest smell in the kitchen, so naturally I can't help out.
When the time comes, Brother Nan, can you bear to let Mom do it all by herself?
Brother Nan, how could you, a grown man, possibly do kitchen work?
Mom will feel sorry for you and definitely won't let you do it.
As a son, you are so filial to your mother, how could you let her cook the whole family's New Year's Eve dinner alone in the kitchen?
So, whether it's for my sake or for Mom's, we can't afford to offend anyone else, right?
"Won't you and Mom be the ones suffering in the end?"
After being comforted by Lan Jiaojiao, Gu Nan's unpleasant mood disappeared.
He put his arm around Lan Jiaojiao and thought about it; it made sense.
Today is Chinese New Year, and it's a meal for the whole Gu family. How could someone who rarely goes into the kitchen possibly go to such a place?
Gu Nan wouldn't be happy if his mother had to do it all by herself.
After all, there are so many people in the family, why should his mother do it?
That's not fair at all.
So, Gu Nan kissed Lan Jiaojiao's forehead and praised her, "People say that a good wife is a virtuous one. I, Gu Nan, have great taste. I am so lucky to have found such a virtuous wife as Jiaojiao."
Lan Jiaojiao thought to herself: That's right. If you hadn't found me, how could you have been so lucky?
Regardless of what Lan Jiaojiao was thinking, she still looked very happy. "I feel very happy to have met Brother Nan."
Gu Nan: "You got up too early. Didn't you sleep well? Go back and get some more sleep."
Lan Jiaojiao shook her head: "No need. What would it look like if I slept any longer? Besides, I'm a little hungry, but I don't know if I can have breakfast now."
Gu Nan: "I'll go outside and buy you something. It's most important that you're pregnant right now."
Lan Jiaojiao hesitated: "Isn't that inappropriate?"
Gu Nan didn't seem to mind: "What's wrong with it?"
Gu Nan didn't care at all. His wife was pregnant, so what was wrong with her wanting to eat something?
Besides, breakfast hasn't been prepared yet, and his wife is pregnant. How can he let his wife go hungry?
Lan Jiaojiao stopped him, "This is not good. Today is New Year's Eve. If we act recklessly like this, your reputation will be ruined again, and I will be sad."
When Gu Nan heard Lan Jiaojiao say that, he sighed, "My wife is so kind and wonderful."
Lan Jiaojiao felt a little embarrassed. She gently nudged Gu Nan and said, "Brother Nan, you'd better apologize to your family quickly. Otherwise, Mom will have to suffer again."
Gu Nan hummed in agreement: "No rush, let me get you something to eat first."
After Gu Nan finished speaking, he left. When Lan Jiaojiao saw him leave, a smug look flashed in her eyes.
The men she wanted to tame were truly no problem for her.
After Gu Nan left, he went straight to the kitchen. By this time, those who hadn't originally planned to work had gradually returned.
There's no way around it; the men in the family are unhappy when they see these women not doing any work.
Upon hearing that Gu Nan had caused some trouble in the kitchen, Uncle Gu said, "I'll talk to Gu Nan about it later. But today is New Year's Eve. If none of you are going to do anything, then my wife will have to take over all the housework."
Although it's said that the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother, my wife can't possibly cook the New Year's Eve dinner for the whole family.
"In that case, I'll call my wife back too. Let's each celebrate at our own homes this year."
After Uncle Gu finished speaking, he looked at Grandpa Gu.
Grandpa Gu hummed in agreement, his expression indifferent: "Fine. Since you all want to divide the family property, I have no objection."
However, we'll separate our households after the New Year.
As soon as the head of the Gu family spoke, the men from the other branches of the family couldn't sit still. They urged their wives to do chores and complained that their wives were being unreasonable.
Honestly, what's all this commotion about during the Lunar New Year?
If you're going to make a scene, do it after the New Year.
So when Gu Nan arrived, Wang Fenglan didn't even glance at her troublesome son.
Gu Nan seemed oblivious to what was happening and walked over to Wang Fenglan, asking, "Mom, is there any food? My wife is hungry."
Wang Fenglan ignored him.
Gu Nan thought his mother hadn't heard him, so he asked again, only to find that she really wasn't paying attention to him.
Gu Nan gave his mother a deep look, then turned and left.
He just got back, and he's exhausted, both physically and mentally. His mother, who's such a grown woman, really doesn't understand anything and doesn't even stand by his side.
When Lan Jiaojiao saw him return, she asked, "What's wrong?"
Gu Nan looked unwell. After a quick wash and getting dressed, he said, "There's no food at home. I'll go outside and see what's going on."
Gu Nan felt that it was better not to live in this house, since he already had a house in the capital.
Therefore, Gu Nan planned to take Lan Jiaojiao to stay in his courtyard after they finished breakfast.
Then, I'll go to the black market to buy some things and have a simple New Year's celebration.
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