Each person received a packet of pork cracklings and left the Gu family with happy expressions.
Because Gu Lili's family was having a wedding, Lord Lin planned to rest the next day and take the opportunity to organize the agricultural records from the past few days.
The next morning, Gu Lili's family was busy from early morning.
Gu Chenxi and Grandma Li got up early and swept the yard before making breakfast.
After having breakfast, Gu Lili took Gu Yun Chu and Chang An to Donghai Town to buy groceries.
Li Ershu then set up the oxcart and went home to pick up Old Man Li, Li Qingshan, and Zuo Xiuhong.
Everyone had a clear division of labor and was busy in an orderly manner.
When Gu Lili and the others returned with the groceries, Li Ershu had just picked up the other three members of the Li family.
The moment Zuo Xiuhong saw Gu Lili get off the carriage, her face was filled with embarrassment.
She knew that Gu Lili didn't like her, and originally planned not to come, so as not to upset Gu Lili.
However, Li Qingshan told her that everyone makes mistakes, and if you make a mistake, you should admit it so that the conflict can be resolved.
Recalling her outrageous remarks to Gu Chenxi that day, Zuo Xiuhong thought about it and realized that it was indeed necessary to apologize.
She gritted her teeth, picked up a wooden hairpin she had secretly bought, and prepared to give it to Gu Chenxi as an apology.
Although it was only worth two coins, it was the most presentable thing Zuo Xiuhong had.
Yes, although Zuo Xiuhong is greedy for food and money, she is reluctant to buy herself anything decent.
He had finally saved up five taels of silver, only to give it all away to his mother and younger brother.
Li Qingshan said that as long as a person knows they are wrong, it is never too late to turn back.
"Grandpa, Uncle, Aunt, you've arrived! Come in quickly." Gu Lili greeted the three of them with a smile as she got off the carriage.
Seeing that Gu Lili seemed to have no grudges, Zuo Xiuhong became increasingly embarrassed.
Li Qingshan nudged Zuo Xiuhong's elbow with his own, and Zuo Xiuhong's lips pursed into a thin line.
She clenched her fists, finally mustering the courage to speak.
“Yes, Lili, Yun Chu is getting engaged today. Congratulations! This is a piece of fabric that your uncle and I prepared for Yun Chu. We don’t know if Yun Chu will like it,” Zuo Xiuhong said awkwardly.
This fabric was purchased yesterday by Old Man Li, who specifically asked Li Qingshan to buy it with his own money.
What father wouldn't think of his child? He only hoped that Li Qingshan and Zuo Xiuhong's gifts would dispel Gu Lili's resentment, so that she would remember their kindness in the future when she needed their help.
Gu Lili gave Gu Yunchu a wink, and Gu Yunchu took the cloth from Zuo Xiuhong's hands.
"Thank you very much, Aunt and Uncle. I really like this fabric. You've gone to so much trouble," Gu Yun Chu said with a smile.
Having worked as the manager of the restaurant for some time, Gu Yun Chu had learned to be tactful and worldly-wise.
He's no longer the clueless Gu Erniu he used to be.
Seeing Gu Yun Chu take the fabric, Zuo Xiu Hong's awkwardness gradually eased.
She was really afraid that Gu Lili wouldn't accept her gift, after all, recalling what happened that day, she had indeed gone too far.
She insisted on having Gu Lili go with her to resolve the matter without considering anything else, and didn't think about Gu Lili's feelings at all.
Afterwards, Li Qingshan analyzed the situation for Zuo Xiuhong, and she felt a little scared.
If she were to use Gu Lili's name to sell those pig intestines laced with pig manure...
Even if those people didn't make her pay compensation at the time, they would definitely talk about it everywhere afterward.
That will definitely damage Gu Lili's reputation.
Gu Lili was able to help them entirely because she received a favor from the Emperor.
If her reputation is damaged and her favor is lost, Gu Lili will be in trouble herself, let alone have time to care about them.
As Gu Lili's maternal uncle and aunt, they should understand the principle that their fates are intertwined, whether it be their own or theirs.
After listening to Li Qingshan's words, Zuo Xiuhong finally understood.
That's true. Only after Gu Lili was appointed as the village head did she have the ability to help them.
Their family's life had just started to improve. If she continued to be stubborn and ruined Gu Lili's reputation, and Gu Lili's life was in trouble, she naturally wouldn't fare well either.
"Hurry, hurry, don't stand at the door, come inside and sit down to rest," Gu Lili said gently.
Judging from Zuo Xiuhong's behavior, she probably knows she was wrong.
It wasn't murder or arson, nor was it an irreparable mistake.
Knowing she was wrong, Gu Lili didn't mind letting it go.
Gu Lili smiled and welcomed the three into the main room. Then she went back out to get the things she had bought that morning and brought them to the car.
When Gu Chenxi saw that guests had arrived, she busied herself pouring tea.
Because they were walking in such a hurry, they didn't see the person coming clearly.
When Gu Chenxi entered the main room carrying the teapot and saw who it was, her smile immediately faded.
That day, Zuo Xiuhong's words still echoed in Gu Chenxi's ears. Although what she said was right, she couldn't help but feel a little sad.
What upset her was that Gu Lili treated her very well, even better than her family.
Therefore, she gradually forgot that she was just a servant bought by Gu Lili. When Zuo Xiuhong suddenly pointed it out, she couldn't help but feel upset.
In just a moment, Gu Chenxi returned to normal.
Since you are in that position, do your job properly.
Gu Chenxi, with a smile on her face, prepared to pour tea for the group.
"Chenxi, don't be so polite, we can pour it ourselves," Zuo Xiuhong said with a smile.
As he spoke, he stood up to take the teapot from Gu Chenxi's hand, which startled Gu Chenxi.
Is this still the same aggressive Zuo Xiuhong from that day? It's like she's become a completely different person.
Despite Zuo Xiuhong's words, Gu Chen certainly couldn't let the guests pour their own tea.
She waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "No, no, no, I can do it."
Seeing how efficient Gu Chenxi was, Zuo Xiuhong had no choice but to give up.
She was just too eager to apologize to Gu Chenxi and wanted to find a breakthrough.
Gu Chenxi poured the tea and then took out the sweet cakes and wedding candies that Gu Lili had prepared to serve to the guests from the cabinet in the main room.
"Uncle, these are sweet cakes and pastries that the young lady specially prepared. Please enjoy them."
After Gu Chenxi finished speaking, Zuo Xiuhong's face turned awkward again.
That day, she kept nagging Gu Chenxi to serve her sweet cakes, saying that Gu Chenxi was just a servant.
She herself is just a peasant woman, yet she looks down on others; it's really wrong of her.
After serving the cookies, Gu Chenxi planned to go out and help out.
Just as he stepped out the door, Zuo Xiuhong called out to him from behind.
"Chenxi, wait a moment," Zuo Xiuhong called out.
To be honest, Gu Chenxi was scared when she heard Zuo Xiuhong call her name.
Li Tiansheng was not home when Zuo Xiuhong spoke to her that day.
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