Chapter 68 Meeting Zhou Zhiwei
Chang Xixi took a liking to this man at first sight and told him that the salary was only one penny a month and that they could discuss other matters later. If she wanted to come, she could come. If not, she could find another job.
The cook agreed and asked about Chang Xixi's preferences and then asked about Gu Rongyu's preferences.
She cooked a meal for Chang Xixi, including vinegar pork ribs, steamed yellow croaker, home-cooked dishes, and dishes from other restaurants. After just one bite, Chang Xixi felt like she had gotten a bargain.
On the second day after buying the courtyard, early in the morning, Chang Xixi and the others were picking up the clothes they had brought with them when they heard a knock on the door. Li opened the door and saw a servant standing outside with an invitation in his hand. "Excuse me, is this the Gu family?"
"Gu family?"
Chang Xixi hadn't reacted yet, but then she thought about it and decided that she should really change.
Li Da nodded.
The servant handed the invitation to Li Da and said, "This is from my young lady, inviting you to a gathering at the mansion. I hope Miss Chang will do me the honor of coming... She also said that Miss Chang has been away for over a year and must miss the mansion."
"Mansion?"
Li Da asked, and without waiting for the servant to reply, he closed the door directly.
I just find it strange. Madam, you have relatives in Ruzhou City? The Chang family only has two branches, so how could they have other relatives with good reputations?
Chang Xixi took a look at the invitation, which was addressed to Zhou Zhiwei. She opened it tremblingly.
Written by Miss Chang herself.
It's been a year since we last parted so hastily. I've lived with Dou for over a decade and have developed a strong bond. I wonder how things are going back home. It's a large house, and I don't often get to go out for a walk, so I wanted to invite you to my house for a reunion. Mother misses you, too.
Chang Xixi knew what was going on without even reading the rest of the conversation. He simply wanted to invite her to a party, and she didn't know if he was a friend or foe.
Gu Rongyu also asked his subordinates to investigate, and found that Chang Xixi was living well in the Madam's mansion.
It was only because of the rumors that he had to send her back to Dou's family. In fact, he cared about her very much, otherwise the marriage with Zhu Youcai would have been cancelled long ago.
"My dear, if you miss me, just go. I will go with you and will not let you down."
"Are you really willing to go with me?"
"Husband and wife are one flesh."
"good."
Chang Xixi immediately wrote a reply, stating the date of her visit and asked Li Da to deliver it.
At the Zhou Mansion.
Zhou Zhiwei received the invitation and held it tightly in his hand!
Even after a year of her passing, her mother still misses her. Chang Xixi, you're such a shrewd person! You stole my life, and after all these years, you've kept quiet about it...and you're going to take my mother's love with you too? Dou Shi had nothing to say about her, but love without money is worthless.
I must let Chang Xixi know how powerful I am!
I heard that she married a sickly man, and that Gu Xiucai was good-looking... I don't know in what aspect.
She laughed and told the servants to prepare.
One day later.
Chang Xixi, wearing a light crimson dress, was standing in front of the gate of the Zhou Mansion. Scenes from the past flashed through her mind one after another: the favor of the eldest lady, the love of the master, and the teachings of the teacher. It was as if this was the place where she was born, not Wanfu Village.
Gu Rongyu followed her and stood at the gate. When he saw the gate of Zhou Mansion, he felt mixed emotions.
There are two large stone lions at the entrance, a very high standard that most people would not allow. It can be said that the Zhou family has a lot of achievements. The tall plaque is written in vigorous and powerful calligraphy, and the seal below the plaque is stamped with the name of a famous family.
It turns out that Chang Xixi grew up in such a family.
He was surprised.
Because it seems to explain and confirm why her knowledge is different from that of ordinary daughters.
The servant had been waiting at the door for a long time. When he saw a man and a woman, and since the woman looked very familiar, he knew that this person was Chang Xixi.
"Miss Chang? Please come in."
Chang Xixi was a little nervous. After all… this place used to be her home, but now it’s not. She grew up here, and now she’s suddenly become an outsider. You can imagine how she feels. Gu Rongyu felt her inner trembling and took her hand.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
The servants were leading the way. For some reason, no one from the Zhou family was there, not even the servants. After walking for most of the day, the only person who showed up was the servant leading the way.
If it weren't for the lush vegetation and the flourishing flowers in the garden, Chang Xixi would have thought she had come to a haunted house.
At this moment, a pink figure appeared in the garden. Chang Xixi felt familiar and didn't think much about it until the figure spoke: "Is it Miss Chang? I didn't expect you to come so soon. I thought it would take a while."
Chang Xixi curled her lips into a faint smile and performed the courtesies between peers towards Zhou Zhiwei. Gu Rongyu's courtesies were naturally not spared. "Miss Zhou, may you be well."
"This is." Zhou Zhiwei's eyes widened when he saw Gu Rongyu. This... this man was really handsome. He was wearing just an ordinary long gown, but it looked even better on him than silk and satin. His eyebrows and black hair gave him a hint of nobility.
Chang Xixi walked cautiously in front of Zhou Zhiwei, blocking Gu Rongyu behind her. However, Gu Rongyu was more than a head taller than her and could not block Zhou Zhiwei's sight at all. But her action touched Gu Rongyu's heart, and he felt happy. Did she care about him too?
Thinking this way, I felt that although this trip was dangerous, it was worth it.
It's worth it.
"The journey is long and arduous, and Miss Zhou probably doesn't know about my affairs. This is my husband, and I married him half a year ago. I'm passing through here to send him off to the capital for the exam. I wonder if I've disturbed Miss Zhou's peace."
"No, nothing."
When Zhou Zhiwei heard that he was Chang Xixi's husband, his face was slightly embarrassed for a second, and then he regained his cheerful expression. "Don't be nagging, we are destined to be together now. You have lived my life for decades, and I have lived yours for decades."
"I'm afraid Miss Zhou won't feel resentful."
The first time Chang Xixi saw Zhou Zhiwei, she knew that she was not inviting her sincerely and must have had selfish motives.
The three of them sat together and reminisced about the past.
Gu Rongyu thought Xixi would definitely tell Zhou Zhiwei about her great achievements in Panzhi City, but unexpectedly, she told Zhou Zhiwei about her family affairs and the fruits that Doushi had planted for her to eat when she returned. "Hey, where's mother? Why didn't she come out? Doesn't she want to see me?"
"Today, my mother is not here."
"I thought it was a message from my mother, so I came here in a hurry. I didn't bring any expensive gifts, just some food from there." Chang Xixi said, wiping away her tears.
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