On New Year's Day, Gu Zixiao got up particularly early. He originally wanted to quietly put up the character "福" (good fortune) on Grandma Yu's house and his newly bought house next door.
As a result, just as he picked up the red characters he had written, Lan Yao came out of the room.
Seeing this, Gu Zixiao quickly went over and asked, "Why are you up so early? Didn't we agree yesterday that I would put up the 'Fu' character and couplets?"
Lan Yao yawned and glanced at him listlessly: "Can't I get up early to soak up some of the festive atmosphere?"
Does Gu Zixiao dare to say no?
Of course I wouldn't dare!
Besides, he knew that Lan Yao was just being considerate of him and didn't want him to do this kind of thing alone.
But in reality, such a small thing was extremely easy for him.
"Of course! I'd love for you to come work with me. With you by my side, even the air smells wonderful."
Lan Yao: ...
She suppressed the urge to lose control and maintained a blank expression: "...I've noticed, you're getting better and better at talking."
She was starting to feel overwhelmed by what she was being told.
The jade Pixiu chuckled, "Master, I never imagined you'd succumb to sweet words one day."
Yu Suanpan: "...I can't stand it either. Besides, smooth-talking men are never good men."
Lan Yao deeply agreed: "...As expected, Panpan has won my heart."
She also dislikes glib-tongued men; such men are unreliable.
Gu Zixiao seemed to sense Lan Yao's emotions: "...Don't you like it?"
Lan Yao, with dead fish eyes: "I don't like it. Your glib tongue only makes me feel sick and even less reliable."
Gu Zixiao nodded vigorously: "I remember, I will try my best not to talk nonsense in the future and do more practical things."
"Alright, alright. Let's hurry up and put up the couplets. We'll be busy soon."
After all, it's the New Year. Even at this time of year, every family still wants to have a good New Year.
To celebrate the New Year, you naturally need to prepare things.
Even the poorest families will try their best to prepare some meat and vegetables on this day.
Gu Zixiao nodded, then pulled Lan Yao out the door. The two of them went to the next room first.
The house next door was bought by Gu Zixiao through some means, and it's still a mess and hasn't been cleaned up.
While pasting the character "福" (good fortune) and couplets on the gate, Gu Zixiao asked Lan Yao, who was standing idly to the side.
"Someone died in this house. Are you scared?"
Lan Yao looked at Gu Zixiao with a half-smile and asked, "Do you think I'm afraid?"
Gu Zixiao thought about it seriously for a moment, then shook her head: "You won't."
Lan Yao: "Since you think I can't do it, why ask such a pointless question?"
Gu Zixiao: "Of course, this isn't just idle talk. Some people might find it unlucky."
Lan Yao moved closer and whispered in Gu Zixiao's ear, "Aren't you afraid people will say you're promoting feudal superstition if you say things like that?"
Gu Zixiao: "I'm afraid, but I'm not afraid either."
"How so?"
"Because I find it troublesome."
Lan Yao instantly understood Gu Zixiao's meaning, and she chuckled softly, "So you're afraid of trouble too."
Gu Zixiao: "Of course. I hate trouble the most."
"Okay. Anyway, I can't agree with what you said before. If we're being serious, people have died everywhere. And aren't there still many people living there?"
Gu Zixiao smiled and said, "I understand. So what are we going to do when we get back?"
Lan Yao: "Let's make ten dishes. But we still need to chop the filling first."
Gu Zixiao nodded: "Don't rush to chop the filling. I'll do it after I finish making those ten dishes."
Lan Yao: "Let's do it together. That way we can save some time."
Moreover, I don't think Grandma Yu would leave it to us to do.
She's really looking forward to the New Year. So, she'll definitely be eager to cook a few dishes and show off her culinary skills.
Gu Zixiao thought for a moment and said, "In that case, how about I make four dishes, and you two each make three dishes?"
Lan Yao gave him a deep look and curled the corners of her lips: "I didn't expect you to be so smart."
Gu Zixiao was speechless: "I've always been smart, okay?"
"Okay, okay, you're really smart. So, honey, are we done putting up the posters?"
Gu Zixiao: "We're done pasting them up. Let's go paste them up at Grandma Yu's house."
Just as the two of them were putting up couplets and discussing what to do, the Gu family members woke up early.
It was noisy early in the morning. Lan Jiaojiao, who had just returned yesterday and went to bed very late, was frowning even before she woke up.
Gu Nan, who was beside her, was also displeased. He opened his eyes and muttered under his breath, "What's all this noise so early in the morning?"
Upon hearing this, Lan Jiaojiao immediately opened her eyes. She pretended to be groggy and asked, "Brother Nan, what's wrong? Did something happen outside?"
Gu Nan lowered his head and kissed her. It was early in the morning, and she hadn't washed up yet, so her breath naturally smelled. A fleeting look of disgust crossed Lan Jiaojiao's eyes, and she instinctively wanted to pull away.
But considering her current relationship with Gu Nan, she suppressed her nausea, closed her eyes, and let Gu Nan kiss her. Then she immediately said, "Brother Nan, I'd better go out and take a look. If something happens at home, even if I'm not of any use, I can still come in handy."
Gu Nan's eyes softened, and he sighed, "My Jiaojiao is just so understanding."
"No need, I'll go out and take a look."
He had already stood up, casually put on a piece of clothing, opened the door, and went out.
As soon as he went outside, he saw a bit of a mess and frowned. He found his mother, Wang Fenglan, and asked with some displeasure, "Mom, what are you all doing this so early in the morning?"
His voice wasn't loud, but several people who were close to Wang Fenglan heard him.
Aunt Gu couldn't help but roll her eyes and said irritably, "Gu Nan, you really are forgetful. You even forgot about the New Year."
"It's also because when you're busy, you don't even think to call home or send a letter all year round."
Even so, the Gu family still complained about Gu Zixiao every day.
No matter how bad Gu Zixiao is, he still comes home to visit occasionally, and he would bring back things when he went out to do missions.
However, recently, because her second son's family has been causing too much trouble, Gu Zixiao has simply stopped coming back.
Speaking of which, today is Lunar New Year's Eve. Should we have someone notify Gu Zixiao to come back for the New Year?
Gu Nan felt embarrassed by his third aunt's words, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
"My job is special, and I live in another city. I just got back yesterday. I was tired and cold, and I hadn't rested well. I didn't realize for a moment that today is Lunar New Year's Eve."
Auntie, you don't need to talk to me like that. Anyone who didn't know better would think she's a nagging mother.
Aunt Gu was furious: "Who are you calling a busybody? Sister-in-law, is this how your son talks to his elders? Is someone so ill-mannered really a good son of the Gu family?"
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