Chapter 149 Can I talk to you alone?

As old lady Gu sipped her tea, her eyes could not help but scan the doorway, finally settling on the antique alarm clock on the wall.

Judging from the time, A-Yan and Yao-Yao should be home soon, why haven’t they come yet?

Could something have happened?

She was wondering whether to make a phone call to ask. Mingzhu beside her followed her line of sight, looked in the direction of the door, glanced at the time, and asked curiously.

"Grandma Gu, do you have any other guests today?"

I was absent-minded and looked at the door and the clock several times.

Mrs. Gu put down her teacup, and couldn't stop smiling when she mentioned Jian Yao.

"It's not a guest. A Yan said this morning that he would bring Yao Yao back with him."

When Jian Yao was mentioned, Mrs. Gu, who had been listless just now, immediately perked up. She took Mingzhu's hand and enthusiastically explained science to her.

"They were a bit hasty in getting engaged, and you followed your mother back to Suzhou at that time. You probably haven't met Yaoyao yet, right?"

Mingzhu smiled slightly, and the fingertips held by the old lady trembled slightly, "Yes, I haven't seen it yet."

To be precise, I've seen photos and videos, but never met him in person.

After all, Gu Zhiyan suddenly seemed like a different person, showing off their love online from time to time, and it was a bit difficult for her to be completely unaware of it.

Old Madam Gu raised her chin slightly and said proudly, "Our Yaoyao is beautiful and gentle. Like Ayan, she is a top student who graduated from Beijing University."

In fact, even the academic qualifications of a Beijing North graduate are not worth mentioning in the eyes of a family of Gu's level.

The fact that Mrs. Gu could say it so proudly was enough to show how satisfied she was with her granddaughter-in-law.

Mingzhu's eyes were filled with envy. She held old lady Gu's hand and said softly, "Brother Gu's taste is never too bad."

Mrs. Gu nodded and said, "You are all good kids. You will like her when you meet her."

Mrs. Gu's tone remained unchanged, but what she said was a little more meaningful.

Mingzhu understood and lowered her eyes calmly.

When Jian Yao and Gu Zhiyan came in, they saw Mrs. Gu happily holding Mingzhu's hand. The atmosphere was harmonious and they seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation.

The guess just now was confirmed. Even though Jian Yao believed in Gu Zhiyan's character and behavior, she couldn't help but feel a pang of pain in her heart.

Gu Zhiyan didn't expect that the guest the servant was talking about would be Mingzhu.

He didn't even expect the customer to be a girl.

The servant said he was an old acquaintance of his.

His old acquaintances are at least brothers like Pei Yi and his friends. Mingzhu is just a girl who knows each other in the same circle and they haven't seen each other for many years. How can she be considered an old acquaintance?

The moment he saw Mingzhu, he was stunned at first. The previous hot search related to Mingzhu flashed through his mind, and his heart began to panic.

If he had known Mingzhu was here today, he would not have been so anxious to suggest coming back.

If my wife misunderstands me, I will lose more than I gain!

Seeing Yaoyao, whom she had been thinking about for a long time, come back, the old lady immediately let go of Mingzhu's hand, stood up, took two quick steps, and looked at Jianyao carefully.

"Why do you look so bad, kid?"

There's a hint of blue-gray under his eyes, and it's obvious that he didn't get enough rest!

She held onto Jian Yao's hand and glared at Gu Zhiyan beside her, "Did that brat A Yan bully you?"

"Tell grandma and she'll help you vent your anger!"

Jian Yao raised her eyes to look at Gu Zhiyan, and happened to meet his gaze, so she immediately looked away.

"Grandma, A Yan didn't bully me."

Despite Jian Yao's explanation, Mrs. Gu remembered the fried chicken that was banned from her, so she snorted at him and pulled Jian Yao to introduce it to her.

"This is Mingzhu, the daughter of the Ming family. She is younger than Ayan. You can just follow Ayan and call her Mingzhu."

Pearl?

The previous hot search flashed through Jian Yao's mind.

The eldest daughter of Ming's Pharmaceuticals and childhood sweetheart of Gu Zhiyan.

Her eyes swept across Mingzhu's white cheeks.

From her delicate and beautiful face, one can still vaguely see the shadow of her childhood in that photo.

She nodded slightly and took the initiative to say hello.

"Hello."

Mingzhu had already stood up to greet Gu Zhiyan and Jian Yao when they came in.

Now, hearing the conversation between the old lady and Jian Yao, her lips painted with light lip glaze slightly raised, and she smiled at Jian Yao, her tone slightly harsh, "Sister-in-law."

After calling Jian Yao, she turned to look at Gu Zhiyan and called out modestly, "Brother Gu."

Gu Zhiyan turned his head to look at her and nodded slightly.

After they greeted each other, they sat down. The old lady held Jian Yao's hand tightly and asked about her food, clothing, housing and transportation before she felt relieved.

Jian Yao and Gu Zhiyan originally came back to discuss the wedding, but now that Mingzhu is here, it’s not a good idea to bring it up.

Unexpectedly, the two of them didn't say anything, but the old lady took the initiative to ask.

"Yaoyao, do you have any thoughts on the wedding we mentioned last time?"

She patted Jian Yao's hand and said with emotion, "I am an old woman, and I love watching you young people celebrate weddings with great enthusiasm. If you have any ideas, just tell grandma. If you haven't made up your mind, don't worry. We can prepare slowly."

Families like theirs start preparing for wedding things as soon as their children go out to school, and Gu Zhiyan's is no exception. The remaining things that can be bought with money are just a matter of a few words.

Speaking of this, Jian Yao subconsciously looked at Gu Zhiyan.

At the same time, Mingzhu on the other side of the old lady also looked at him with complicated eyes.

Gu Zhiyan looked at Jian Yao tenderly from beginning to end. When he saw her looking at him, he was thinking about her previous concerns and took the initiative to speak, "Grandma, Yaoyao and I want to travel and get married."

He paused and continued, "However, we haven't decided yet how to go by land, sea or air."

Traveling weddings are a relatively rare form of marriage in their circle.

However, Mrs. Gu has been online for many years and is familiar with this, so she made reasonable suggestions.

"If you travel by car, the scenery is beautiful, but it is very tiring. If you sit for a long time, your legs will swell and your blood will not flow. It's not good, not good."

“Private jets are convenient, but they don’t give you the feeling of traveling when you go directly to your destination, which is not good either.”

Old Mrs. Gu looked at Jian Yao with a kind smile, "Yaoyao, are you seasick? Do you think the water route is okay?"

"Grandma bought a big cruise ship, decorated it comfortably, and we can travel and play all the way!"

…

When she said goodbye to her grandmother and mother Gu and left, Jian Yao was still a little dazed.

Just, you agreed so easily?

She held Gu Zhiyan's little finger with her soft fingers and looked up at him, "Why does it feel like grandma is looking forward to it more than the two of us?"

Gu Zhiyan chuckled, but before he could say anything, a crisp voice came from behind: "Brother Gu, sister-in-law!"

Gu Zhiyan and Jian Yao paused and turned around at the same time.

The person who called them was Mingzhu.

She took two quick steps forward and stood still, looking deeply at Gu Zhiyan, and smiled, "Brother Gu, can I have a word with you alone?"