Chapter 216: Boiled Eggs for Breakfast
A flicker of frustration flashed across the old grandfather's eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he said self-deprecatingly, "Is it because I'm old and can't compare to you young people that my heart has become softer?"
Tu Subo smiled bitterly: "Grandfather, if there is another choice, I think no one would be willing to be cruel to themselves."
"This situation might be considered the best, don't you think?"
Tu Suye's bizarre behavior was impossible to punish, like a hot potato that could explode at any time. Tu Suminfei solved this hidden danger on his own, killing two birds with one stone.
The old grandfather had already noticed that something was wrong.
But he always pretended to know nothing, and even today he walked into the trap carefully set by Tu Su Minfei without any flaws. Isn't it for this purpose?
Tu Subo has always been circumventing his ways, his true intentions often hidden in his conversations and laughter, rarely being so frank.
The old grandfather originally wanted to say a few words about what filial piety is, but the words turned into silent silence when they came to his lips.
Tu Subo remained silent until he thought his grandfather would stop talking. Then he heard his grandfather say hoarsely, "Forget it. I am no longer able to interfere."
The man who once killed decisively has entered his twilight years. He can no longer rely on his son, so all his hopes are placed on his grandson.
The Tu Su family's foundation cannot withstand any more turmoil.
Playing dumb at the right time is one of the few things he can still do.
Tu Subo smiled and said nothing. The old grandfather turned and said in a low voice, "Your Second Aunt has suffered a great blow today, and Minyang is also very scared. Tell Xuanxuan to give her some advice."
"I'm going out to relax and come back in the evening."
Tu Subo nodded obediently: "As you wish."
He had just seen his grandfather off and turned around to meet Gu Yuexuan's meaningful eyes.
Gu Yuexuan glanced at the west wing with suspicion, then turned her gaze to the main room that seemed to be filled with sad cries, and the expression on her face became complicated and unpredictable.
An indescribable uneasiness arose in her heart, as if she had unintentionally stepped into someone else's carefully planned plan.
Seeing her expression suddenly change, Tu Subo remained calm and said calmly: "Yuexuan, those disputes and troubles are other people's family affairs."
"Why do you bother taking it to heart?"
A glimmer of insight flashed in Gu Yuexuan's eyes: "You mean..."
"Shhh."
Tu Subo gently raised his index finger and placed it against her lips. He lowered his head and smiled, gazing into her slightly narrowed eyes. His voice was low and soft, "Grandfather has already made his judgment. Who is right or wrong is no longer the key."
"What right do you and I have to interfere with other people's grievances and hatreds?"
Ever since Yu experienced a life-and-death struggle, she has treated the people of the eldest house like her family, and has a silent gratitude towards Gu Yue, always trying her best to cooperate with her.
They only need to express a few opinions at the right time and in the right way, and forget about other trivial matters.
The fog in Gu Yuexuan's heart seemed to be gently cleared away by an invisible hand. She took a deep breath and showed an expression of surprise.
"I really didn't expect it. If you hadn't told me, I really wouldn't have noticed..."
She couldn't help but admire Tu Su Minfei's courage and decisiveness, thinking that this young man was really ruthless and had great ambitions!
Tu Subo nodded meaningfully and stopped talking. His eyes caught the admiring smile on Gu Xuan's face and seemed very amused.
Some things are better to see through than to speak out, and there is no need to understand them too thoroughly.
This sudden incident made everyone in the family lose the mood to celebrate. They quickly packed up, had a hurried dinner, and spent the day in a hasty manner.
With the crowing of cocks at dawn, the New Year's Eve finally arrives.
As day and night alternate, the weather also changes. In the hazy morning light, the sound of firecrackers in the village comes one after another, and the crackling explosions are endless, making it difficult for Gu Yuexuan to sleep.
She rubbed her sleepy eyes and sat up, her words still lazily uttered from her sleep: "I'll go take a look at the greenhouse first, and then I'll come and prepare dinner."
Even if it is a small festival, the dishes on the table tonight cannot be the same as usual.
Tu Subo had filled the water jar with water early in the morning. Seeing that she was exhausted and her eyelids were drooping, he couldn't help but smile and said, "I'll just go over there and take a look. Why don't you rest for a while?"
Gu Yuexuan shook her head helplessly: "What's the point of you going? You know nothing about those things."
Tu Subo was about to argue a few words, but then he thought that he really didn't know much about those things, so he tactfully stepped aside.
After washing her face, Gu Yuexuan became a little more awake. She looked up at the long string of crystal clear icicles under the eaves and smacked her lips in amazement.
Why is it that the weather is getting colder day by day? The cold wind is like a knife, cutting the skin and making people shrink involuntarily.
Tu Subo picked up a silk handkerchief and gently covered her cheek: "If you feel cold, quickly dry your wet hair."
"Once I'm done sorting it out, I'll go with you."
Gu Yuexuan covered her face with a silk handkerchief and muffled her response: "Hmm." At this moment, Yu pushed the door open and asked: "Xuanxuan, are you going to the fields today too?"
After a night, Yu's eyes were still red and bloodshot, and she looked extremely haggard.
But compared to yesterday, her spirits were obviously better.
Gu Yuexuan put down her handkerchief and nodded: "The weather is getting colder day by day. If I don't go and take a look, I will feel uneasy."
"Second Aunt, you guys go ahead and do your work. I'll be back to cook as soon as I'm done cleaning up."
"How can it be possible that everyone is waiting for you alone?"
Yu forced herself to take off the lid of the pot and whispered in the aroma of steaming rice porridge, "It's still early, let's have breakfast first."
"I'll keep an eye on the rest later."
After experiencing extreme emotional fluctuations, her mind was still a little hazy.
Xi Lanfang and Li both felt that Yu should have a good rest, but she refused to do so and got up before dawn to prepare breakfast. Perhaps she had not slept all night.
Gu Yuexuan smiled slightly: "Okay, I'll go call Yunxi and the others to come out for dinner."
Rice porridge, vegetables, and perfectly cooked eggs, two per person, is a luxury unique to the festival.
Gu Yuexuan always felt that the egg whites of boiled eggs had a fishy smell and she was not very willing to eat them, so she simply gave them all to Tu Subo and slowly savored the rice porridge herself.
Tu Subo silently peeled the round egg yolk and put it into her bowl without making a sound.
"If you don't want to eat egg whites, eat this instead. Don't choke."
Gu Yuexuan raised the corners of her mouth slightly without saying a word. She turned around and saw Tu Su Minyang waving at her.
"What's wrong?"
Tu Suminyang said mysteriously, "Sister-in-law, please come over here."
Gu Yuexuan walked closer cooperatively. As soon as she bent down, there was a "plop" sound and another egg yolk appeared in the bowl.
Tu Suminyang had egg white crumbs hanging from the corners of his mouth, revealing a row of uneven front teeth. He smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, eat this. I'll peel it for you!"
Gu Yuexuan was speechless for a moment. Looking at Tu Su Minyang, a warm feeling welled up in her heart, and she found it very interesting: "Just eat it yourself."
"Give it to me, and you'll be full?"
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