Zhou Yue's understanding of the Gu family has always been based on only one impression: they are very wealthy.
Only after she truly became a member of the Gu family did she realize that the Gu family was not only wealthy, but also had a large number of family members.
Old Master Gu alone had seven brothers, and these seven brothers each had their own branches and descendants. By the time of Gu Yunzheng's generation, there were dozens of brothers of the same generation.
Zhou Yue considers herself a very intelligent person with a good mind, but she still gets confused by all these relationships. She has been with Gu Jia for more than a month and still often mistakes people for others and calls them by the wrong names.
Zhou Yue felt somewhat frustrated, so she quietly sought advice from Zhou Guiying: "Mom, I remember you got to know everyone in the entire family compound in less than a week after you went to the Northwest Camp. How did you do it? Could you teach me?"
Zhou Guiying made her a cup of milk: "I don't have any special skills for remembering people. I just remember those I've been in contact with. If I haven't been in contact with them, I'll remember them naturally after seeing them a few more times. Also, your Gu family has many members and branches, and they all hold important positions. If you really want to remember them one by one, you'll have to remember their titles as well. I don't think that's necessary."
"You're a new bride, and it's normal for a new bride not to know people. Those who are friendly and genuinely welcome you will naturally take the initiative to get to know you and show you goodwill. As for those who are aloof and arrogant, they clearly want to put you down. You can't get rid of their prejudice against you even if you worship them on a shrine."
“In such a large family, it may not be obvious on the surface, but there is definitely a distinction between elders and juniors. Old Master Gu is the eldest son of the Gu family, Gu Yunzheng is the eldest grandson of the eldest son, and you are the eldest daughter-in-law of the eldest son. According to the old rules, they would have to come to you to introduce themselves so that you could recognize them.”
"Of course, this is not the old society anymore, and a person's background is not that important. If someone wants to establish themselves in a family or industry, I think it all comes down to ability."
“You’re the flight instructor for the flight team and the design engineer for the aircraft factory. The country treats you like a treasure, so the Gu family naturally wouldn’t dare to look down on you. You’re already so outstanding, yet someone still tries to find fault with you. That just proves that person isn’t very bright, maybe they’re an idiot.”
"Why are you arguing with a fool?" Zhou Guiying said with a bright smile. "You should just live a good life with Yunzheng. Let others worry about other trivial matters that have nothing to do with your career and family."
Before Zhou Guiying could finish speaking, Gu's mother suddenly appeared: "My dear in-law is right. As long as you and Yunzheng live a good life together, you can leave the unimportant things to others."
Although they didn't say anything bad, Gu's mother's sudden appearance still made Zhou Guiying and Zhou Yue a little embarrassed.
Mother Gu said, "Zhou Yue is very outstanding. Yun Zheng is different. No matter how outstanding Yun Zheng is, he is already an old man. It is Zhou Yue's good fortune that you chose him. You marrying into the Gu family is also a sign of respect for our Gu family. If anyone else has something to say, they are the fools. We are smart people. To argue with a fool would be as foolish as being a fool ourselves."
“Yun Zheng’s father and I are very satisfied with you as our daughter-in-law. You are so smart and beautiful, and you are good at raising children. You have raised Niannian so well. You can be said to be perfect in every way. I think those people are just trying to put you down because they feel they have lost face because their sons did not marry such an excellent wife as you.”
“I have experience dealing with these people, so don’t worry, these are really minor issues.”
That evening, Zhou Yue told Gu Yunzheng about what had happened during the day. Gu Yunzheng spoke in the same tone as his mother: "The more outstanding a person is, the more jealous they will be. You are just too outstanding, leaving them far behind. They can't catch up with you professionally, so they can only talk about it... But if these things are bothering you, then it must be because I didn't handle them well. It's my fault, my dear wife. Give me three days, and I'll make those people line up obediently for you to acknowledge them."
Gu Yunzheng said three days, but in fact, those people arrived on the afternoon of the second day. Not only did they arrive, but they also brought gifts.
Zhou Yue grew up without her parents and was unfamiliar with many social customs. With so many people suddenly arriving, she was at a loss. Fortunately, Zhou Guiying and Gu's mother worked together to control the situation very well.
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