Lan Yao and Gu Zixiao have almost finished all the preparations for their wedding.
The house was bought several years ago, right next to Grandma Yu's house.
Over the years, Gu Zixiao has gradually acquired the four most popular items nowadays: a watch, a bicycle, a sewing machine, and a radio.
He and Lan Yao each had one watch.
When Lan Yao received the watch from Gu Zixiao, he even pinched her chin and smiled, "Does this count as a couple's watch for both of us?"
Gu Zixiao didn't understand what Lan Yao was saying at the time.
Lan Yao explained to him in a good mood what a couple's watch was.
After hearing Lan Yao's explanation, Gu Zixiao was overjoyed. He hugged Lan Yao tightly and wouldn't let go, even saying that he would be just like Lan Yao no matter what in the future.
It was this incident that sparked the event where Gu Zixiao and Lan Yao wore the same clothes.
At first, Grandma Yu and the others didn't notice anything amiss; they only noticed that Gu Zixiao and Lan Yao were dressed similarly but with some differences.
However, these days, whether it's men or women, the colors they wear when going out are blue and black.
Therefore, Gu Zixiao and Lan Yao always wore blue or military green together in public, which didn't attract any attention.
So naturally, no one noticed it at first.
But over time, even the most oblivious person would notice that the two people are always wearing the exact same color clothes, and would probably find it a bit strange.
Although the color of their clothes was no different from the general public's, the styles and details of their outfits were more or less identical.
Even their backpacks, shoes, watches, and bicycles are all the same style.
Gradually, everyone realized that something was wrong.
So one day, Grandma Li suddenly had a whim and couldn't help but ask, "Gu Zixiao, what's going on between you two? You wear the same things and use the same things."
Upon hearing this, Gu Zixiao's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Grandma Li, your eyes have finally opened up for once. Didn't you notice that my wife and I are wearing almost the same things? My wife says that's called matching couple outfits."
Gu Zixiao emphasized the word "couple's style," and anyone who wasn't stupid could understand what he meant by it.
Grandma Yu, standing next to Grandma Li, couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Having been with Gu Zixiao for several years, how could she not know what kind of person Gu Zixiao really is?
She couldn't help but say to her old friend, "Old Li, didn't you realize? Gu Zixiao is showing off to us."
He and his wife were wearing matching outfits, unlike the rest of us. They were truly a family.
Grandma Li: "...I'm not stupid, how could I not tell?"
I just don't understand. How can Gu Zixiao be so shrewd and calculating? Can't he just say things out loud?
Grandma Yu glanced at Gu Zixiao and said irritably, "It's no fun talking about this kind of thing. His goal is for you to find out on your own and then come to him to ask, so that he can open up and say what he wants to show off. Wouldn't that make him happy?"
Then I've achieved my goal of showing off to you, killing two birds with one stone—isn't that wonderful?
Grandma Li: ……
"...She's really cunning; most people wouldn't do something like this."
Grandma Yu remained remarkably calm. "You've known him for so many years, don't you know what kind of person he is? You really are..."
Grandma Yu thought her best friend's slow-witted personality was just unbelievable.
Having gained a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from Grandma Li, Gu Zixiao began to boast without anyone even asking him.
As a result, most of the people close to Gu Zixiao knew that Gu Zixiao and Lan Yao liked to wear matching outfits.
I also learned that the young couple had a good relationship and many interesting things to do.
Many people feel envious, but secretly they start wearing matching outfits with the person they like and walking on the street together.
The term "couple's style" quietly spread throughout Beijing.
Lan Jiaojiao also wanted to wear matching outfits with her man, but recently she's been heavily pregnant and her belly is protruding, making it impossible for him to fit into the slimming clothes he used to love.
And perhaps because of her bad temper after becoming pregnant, she always seemed unable to control her temper and wanted to lash out at her man.
At first, her husband could tolerate her, but as time went on, he couldn't control his temper and started taking his anger out on him.
For example, the most common thing to say is, "We are both women, and we are both pregnant. Why is it that other women are never as temperamental as you when they are pregnant? They also help with housework, cleaning, and taking care of their husbands. But what about you?"
They complain about this or that, or they think my salary is too low. Or they think I'm not as gentle and considerate as other men, and don't take care of my wife.
Can you please be reasonable?
These days, what man treats his wife as well as I do? I bring my salary home for you to manage. I do almost all the housework, big and small. I've almost never let you lift a finger.
Are you still not satisfied with the result?
Go out and ask around, which man can do what I do? And treat his wife so well?
Regardless of the era, it's not about Gu Zixiao on the outside, but Lan Yao on the inside.
All the housework was done by the women.
When modern women not only have to go to work but also manage all the household affairs, that's even more terrifying.
Moreover, modern men are even more terrifying than before.
Money can't be earned, and once he loses all responsibility, he only wants to be a hands-off manager, scheming every day to get his daughter's dowry and bride price...
It's unbearable to look at!
Lan Jiaojiao felt wronged and dissatisfied when she heard Gu Nan's condemnation and questioning.
She really wanted to say, "Why don't you compare yourself to your cousin? Look at how your cousin treats Lan Yao."
That would be taking care of you in the most meticulous way, wouldn't it?
I earn more money than you!
They are more capable than you and get promoted faster.
They own their own house and have the four essential items (household appliances, furniture, and accessories).
Lan Yao didn't have to worry about any of the housework, and they would even buy her all sorts of food and household items, all of which were high-end goods from department stores.
Lan Jiaojiao watched as Lan Yao's life got better day by day.
It would be strange if Lan Jiaojiao felt comfortable.
However, when facing Gu Nan, Lan Jiaojiao couldn't utter a single word.
She felt that if she spoke out, her life would only get worse. And her relationship with Gu Nan would be over.
This is the only thing Lan Jiaojiao can control right now, and unless she's stupid, she naturally wouldn't dare to do anything foolish. She can't afford the potential changes that might happen later.
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