Chapter 147 I Like It Very Much

Gu Xing stood up suddenly, "Sister...Brother-in-law..."

She had never seen Li Tingshen before, but seeing his strong aura and the fact that he was wearing pajamas, she knew who he was without having to think.

Li Ting opened his thin lips slightly, and said in a low and cold voice with a hint of displeasure, "Put it down."

Gu woke up and reacted, quickly took off the necklace from his neck and put it back into the brocade box.

"Brother-in-law, I didn't touch it on purpose, I just wanted to take it out and have a look... take a look..."

Li Tingshen ignored him and went straight to the kitchen.

Gu Xing turned around and saw Li Tingshen hugging the busy Gu Mian from behind and whispering something in her ear.

Gu Xing could feel the sweet atmosphere between them, as if there were pink bubbles in the air.

Gu Xing saw Li Tingshen let go of Gu Mian, and he quickly retracted his gaze and sat up straight.

After a while, Li Tingshen came out of the kitchen, and without even glancing at Xing who was sitting on the sofa, he went straight back to his room.

Gu Xing then stood up and walked into the kitchen, apologizing obediently, "Sister, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to touch your necklace."

"Necklace?" Gu Mian asked curiously, "What necklace?"

"Didn't my brother-in-law tell you? It's the necklace on the coffee table."

"I didn't know there was a necklace on the tea table."

"What did your brother-in-law tell you just now?"

Gu Mian thought of the dirty words Li Tingshen said to her, and her face turned red. "Children should not ask about adult matters. Do you want to stay for lunch?"

"No." Gu Xing felt very oppressed when he thought of Li Tingshen's intimidating look without even getting angry.

She didn't dare stay and have dinner with him.

"Then be safe on your way home, and send me a message when you get home."

"good."

......

After Gu Mian finished cooking and went to call Li Tingshen, he saw a necklace on the tea table.

While eating, Gu Mian asked about the necklace.

"I knew it would snow today, so I wanted to prepare a gift for you on the first snow day." Li Tingshen looked unhappy, "I didn't expect your sister to find it out."

Gu Mian smiled brightly, "Mr. Li, when did you become so romantic?"

"You don't like it?"

"I like it." Gu Mian said, "Thank you for the gift, Mr. Li. I like it very much."

"As long as you like it."

After lunch, Li Tingshen went to the study to work, then took a nap on the sofa to read a book, spending a quiet day.

But unexpectedly, at night, Gu Xing came back again, carrying a suitcase, and started crying as soon as he entered the house.

"Sister, you must take me in, otherwise I will be homeless and might as well die... wuwuwu..."

Gu Mian frowned, "What happened?"

"My mother had an argument with me and finally kicked me out, telling me never to go back."

"Your aunt has always doted on you. How could she say something so decisive?" Gu Mian asked, "Did you do something to make her angry?"

"I didn't! She's just looking for trouble during menopause!" Gu Xing cried, "People should respect themselves and trees should respect their skin. Unless she comes to beg me, I will never go back!"

Gu Mian looked embarrassed.

"Sister, are you unwilling to take me in?"

Gu Mian said, "Your brother-in-law likes quietness and doesn't like other people at home. Even Yang's mother can't hang around in front of him after she finishes her work."

Gu Xing felt extremely aggrieved, "Isn't this your house? You can't even take in your own sister!"

"He and I are husband and wife, living here together, so of course I cannot ignore his feelings."

Gu Xing was almost going crazy, "I originally thought that you loved me the most, but I didn't expect that even you didn't want me. I don't have a grandparent anymore, and I have nowhere to go. Just let me freeze to death on the street!"

Gu Mian comforted her, "Don't cry yet. I'll take you to a hotel and get you a room, okay? I won't let you sleep on the street."

"But the Chinese New Year is coming soon. Do you want me to spend the New Year in a hotel?" Gu Xing cried, "If I could buy a flight to go abroad now, I would have left long ago and would not have to endure your anger here!"

Gu Mian couldn't bear it, "I'll go discuss it with your brother-in-law."

Gu Xing is studying abroad and will leave after the Chinese New Year. He will only stay for about ten days.

Although Li Tingshen was reluctant, he still did not object.

Gu Xing stayed in the guest room, and Gu Mian repeatedly warned her not to enter the master bedroom and Li Tingshen's study.

When Li Tingshen is at home, it is best for him to stay in his room and act invisible.

Gu Xing nodded repeatedly, "Sister, I will definitely do it and won't cause you any trouble."

After settling her down, Gu Mian returned to the master bedroom and called Gu Zhiyuan to let him know that she was safe and told him not to worry.

......

The next day.

Gu Mian took advantage of his lunch break to go to the mall.

While choosing a necklace, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind.

"Mianmian."

Gu Mian turned around and saw Gu Xingzhi standing at the door, accompanied by several men and women dressed in business suits.

"Xingzhi, why are you here?"

Gu Xingzhi stepped forward and said, "This is the mall of the Li Group. I am here to inspect it... You want to buy jewelry? Take your pick. I will pay for it."

Gu Mian smiled and said, "I bought a New Year gift for my sister, of course I paid for it myself.

"Okay then."

"Xingzhi, I see you've been quite busy lately, right?"

"Well, I wish I could split every minute into two and often sleep in the office. So even though we are neighbors, I haven't seen you for a long time."

Gu Mian reminded him, "You must take good care of yourself, eat on time, and get enough rest."

"I will, and so will you."

Go do your thing and don’t keep others waiting.”

"good."

Gu Mian continued to pick and finally chose a purchase order.

......

At night, when Gu Xing received the necklace, she was not very happy. "Sister, it is beautiful, but it is nothing compared to the one my brother-in-law bought for you."

Gu Mian put some food into her bowl and said, "I bought Ting Shen's at an auction. I heard it was sold for 100 million. I'm not as rich as he is."

"Isn't his yours?" Gu Xing asked, "Sister, does your brother-in-law often buy you such expensive things?"

“Occasionally.”

She didn't like wearing jewelry, let alone expensive ones, so she kept all the jewelry that Li Tingshen gave her in her jewelry cabinet.

Gu Xing was muttering in his heart.

Even if it's only once in a while, that's enough.

After all, being a rich lady means you have endless money to spend.

She walked around the house during the day today and found that all the clothes in her closet were the latest models from big brands. Not a single cheap piece.

But Gu Mian doesn’t seem to like wearing them, and he doesn’t even take off the labels on many of them.

It's true that you don't know how to enjoy yourself even though you have money.

Gu Xing attentively gave Gu Mian a shrimp and said, "Sister, why don't I stop going to school? You know a lot of people in the upper class. Please introduce me to a rich and handsome man to marry. I can also be a rich wife. This way, we both have companionship and can take care of each other."

Gu Mian and Yang's mother, who was standing beside them, looked at each other.

"Gu Xing, are you serious?"

"Of course I'm serious." Gu Xing replied without hesitation.

"How could you have such an idea?" Gu Mian put down his chopsticks and looked at her seriously. "My grandparents taught us since we were young that girls should be self-reliant and not rely on others. Have you forgotten?"

Gu Xing curled his lips and said, "Grandpa and grandma have old ideas, do you really listen to them?"

"How can I not listen?" Gu Mian frowned, "What they said is absolutely correct."

"You sound so nice, but you're going to marry into a wealthy family and become a wife?" Gu Xing muttered, "Sister, you can't take advantage of me and still be a good girl, right?"

Gu Mian almost laughed out of anger, "Although I married into the Li family, it doesn't mean I need to depend on others. I have my own business, and I can support myself with it. Even if I don't become Mrs. Li, I can still survive."

"But if you drop out of school and get married now, you won't even be able to support yourself. And do you think it's so easy to marry into a wealthy family? Do you think a marriage between people from unequal social classes is so easy to manage?"

"So wake up, I hope you give up this idea and study hard. Your knowledge and skills are what truly belong to you, instead of pinning the life you want on marriage and men."

"You just don't want to help me, why bother being so righteous?" Gu Xing threw his chopsticks on the table, "I'm full."

After saying that, he just stood up and left.

Gu Mian lowered his eyes, as if thinking about something.

"Madam, please don't be angry." Mother Yang poured her a bowl of soup and said, "Drink some soup to calm your fever."

"I really didn't expect that she would have such thoughts."

"As a young girl who has never seen the world, it is normal for her to be jealous when she sees you living in a mansion and wearing a necklace worth hundreds of millions."

"Of course I hope she can marry well, but not now. She is still a student and studying is her job."

"The wife is not angry. She doesn't have the connections to marry a rich man anyway. Besides, rich men are not stupid. They will look down on her if she has no shining points."

"Forget it." Gu Mian sighed, "I should be able to focus after the Spring Festival and when I return to school."

......

As the Spring Festival approaches, Madam Li, who had been relaxing outside, returns to the imperial capital.

Gu Mian rushed to Li's house to visit her immediately, "Grandma, I miss you so much."

"Good boy, I miss you too."

"Grandma, after playing outside for so long, are you feeling better?"

The smile on the old lady's face faded in an instant. "I was fine when I was outside, but once I returned to the imperial capital, facing all these troubles, how could I be in a good mood?"

"Grandma, don't be angry." Gu Mian calmed her down, "Regarding Xingzhi, I did know him a long time ago, but I didn't know his relationship with the Li family."

"Of course I believe you. Your mother-in-law has been lying in bed for a long time and has an extreme personality. You don't have to take what she said to heart. I absolutely believe in you."

"Thank you, grandma."

"Madam, you don't know this." Aunt Zhang, who was standing by, said, "Although the master has not made Gu Xingzhi's identity public, everyone in the upper class knows about their relationship."

"More importantly, my husband actually said that he wanted Gu Xingzhi to come to the Li family to celebrate the New Year together this year."

"Celebrate the New Year together?" Gu Mian knew it was a Shura field without having to think too much.

Madam Li closed her eyes and said, "I have said it before, there will be no peace in the Li family..."

......

In a blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve.

Although Li Tingshen and Li Hongxuan have broken up as father and son, they must go back to the Li family to accompany old lady Li on days like the Spring Festival.

Gu Mian naturally had to go along.

She was even worried that if there was a commotion, the old lady wouldn't be able to bear it, so she prepared the medical kit in advance.

After getting up early in the morning, Gu Mian went to the cloakroom, found a festive red sweater to match with a black skirt, and put on some simple and decent makeup.

Li Tingshen walked behind her, leaned over and kissed her hair, "Mrs. Li is very beautiful."

"Today is Chinese New Year, so I'll dress up festively, and grandma will be happy to see me."

"Let's go."

"good."

Gu Mian helped Li Tingshen tidy up his clothes, and the two of them went out hand in hand.

The door next door opened almost at the same time as theirs, and both sides looked at each other subconsciously.

The two men's eyes collided in mid-air, and in an instant, there was a flash of lightning and a strong smell of gunpowder in the air!