The Gu family had lunch before they set off, and it was almost dark when they arrived in the prefectural city. This time, they didn't encounter any problems and went straight to the Guo family's courtyard.
"Grandpa, Grandpa, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Cousins, Brother Yuan! My mom told me to wait for you here and give you the keys!" Guo Rui greeted everyone obediently and then handed over the keys.
"Rui'er, why did your parents leave you here alone? What's keeping you so busy?" Grandpa Gu patted Guo Rui's head with concern and said disapprovingly.
Guo Rui is only a seven-year-old child, and he is quite lovable. There are so many beggars in the prefecture, even if he grew up there, we can't be careless! Especially during a crowded festival like the Dragon Boat Festival.
“Grandpa, my grandma is sick, so Mom has to stay home to take care of her. Grandma only needs Mom to take care of her, no one else can. I can manage on my own, the surrounding houses are all rented from our family.” Guo Rui smiled innocently.
The Gu family all understood. Yes, Grandma was sick, and Mom had to take care of her. She couldn't even come out to deliver the keys, which meant she was very ill.
"Second son, take Rui'er back, and while you're at it, buy some things and take your mother and me to visit your mother-in-law. We just got here, and your mother is tired too. Tell your Aunt Qin that we'll visit her after we've rested!" Grandpa Gu said with a smile.
Everyone looked at Grandma Gu. Where was she tired? She looked even more energetic than her mother (Second Aunt)!
Cai Xiaolian immediately understood that Grandpa Gu had also realized that Old Madam Guo was deliberately making things difficult for Gu Lin, and that he was unhappy about it!
"Rui Rui, come on, your second uncle will take you home!" Gu Shouxin went to take Guo Rui's hand.
Guo Rui waved to everyone: "Grandpa and Grandma, I'll go with you to watch the dragon boat races tomorrow! Dad paid for a private room at a riverside restaurant, so we can have a good view!"
Grandpa Gu chuckled and said, "Rui'er is such a good boy!"
The room was still laid out the same as before, and Gu Lin had already aired out the quilts and placed them on the bed, except that Gu En was now there.
Gu En, who was extra, would stay with Lu Zheng at night. Lu Zheng also had a small courtyard in the prefectural city. When Gu Shouxin came to take the exam before, he stayed in his own courtyard both times he came to the prefectural city.
Gu Shouxin took the gifts prepared at home, bought some more in the city, and took Guo Rui to the Guo family.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, as in-laws, the Gu family had already prepared a gift for the Guo family. Adding a little more was simply to make their younger sister live a better life in the Guo family.
Although Gu Sangu was already living quite well in the Guo family, and she was able to handle her troublesome mother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Upon arriving at the Guo family home, Gu Shouxin, on behalf of the two elders, extended greetings to Madam Qin.
Qin Shi sat up abruptly as she looked at the large and small packages, her eyes crinkling with laughter: "Second nephew, your parents are really too kind. We're in-laws, isn't it too formal to give gifts?"
Third Aunt Gu: "Second Brother, take the things back with you later! My mother-in-law doesn't like these fancy things!"
Qin quickly said, "Rui'er's mother, what nonsense are you talking about? If you let your second brother take the things back, won't your parents scold him?"
Gu Sangu: "My parents don't scold their children."
Qin Shi: "..."
Gu Shouxin smiled and said, "Alright, since Auntie isn't feeling well, I won't stay any longer. I'll be leaving now."
Aunt Qin nodded repeatedly: "Take care, second son! Once you're fully recovered, I'll definitely treat you to a good meal!"
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