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Gu Chenxi looked into the yard and saw Li Tiansheng helping Gu Lili move things.
Seeing Gu Chenxi looking at him, Li Tiansheng grinned foolishly at her.
Gu Chenxi was a little scared when Zuo Xiuhong repeated what she had said that day in front of Li Tiansheng.
She didn't want Li Tiansheng to witness such an embarrassing situation...
"Is there something you need? Is it because you don't like the cookies on the table? I picked some wild berries yesterday, would you like to try some?" Gu Chenxi said, forcing herself to speak.
Gu Chenxi had already laid out all the food she had prepared for entertaining guests, and there was really nothing else.
So she remembered the wild berries she had picked last night. Zuo Xiuhong was pregnant, so perhaps the sour taste would suit her better.
Gu Chenxi's words made Zuo Xiuhong feel extremely ashamed, indicating that her words that day had indeed hurt Gu Chenxi.
If you're going to apologize, you should do so sincerely.
Zuo Xiuhong stood up and waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, I have something I want to talk to you about alone. Do you think we can go to the yard and chat for a bit?"
As she said this, Zuo Xiuhong tightly gripped the hairpin she had prepared to apologize to Gu Chenxi from her sleeve.
He was afraid that Gu Chenxi would not accept his apology and would not want to talk to her alone.
Gu Chenxi was somewhat surprised by Zuo Xiuhong's attitude, which was completely different from the aggressive woman she had been that day.
If it weren't for Zuo Xiuhong's pregnant belly, Gu Chenxi would almost have thought she had mistaken someone else for someone else.
Just when Zuo Xiuhong thought Gu Chenxi was unwilling to talk to her, she was surprised to find that Gu Chenxi nodded.
Upon seeing this, Zuo Xiuhong quickly got up and went to the courtyard with Gu Chenxi.
Gu Chenxi was a little puzzled. It was only the second time she had met Zuo Xiuhong, and she didn't know what Zuo Xiuhong wanted to talk to her about alone.
However, it seems that I have no choice but to agree.
Gu Chenxi was worried that if she refused, Zuo Xiuhong would get angry and make a scene like that day.
Therefore, Gu Chenxi agreed to Zuo Xiuhong's suggestion.
"Chenxi, I... I just wanted to apologize to you. What I said that day was really too harsh. I hope you won't take it to heart." Zuo Xiuhong thought for a moment, then lowered her head and murmured.
Upon hearing this, Gu Chenxi's face showed an expression of utter disbelief.
She had imagined countless reasons why Zuo Xiuhong would seek her out, but this was the one she had never thought of.
Gu Chenxi was stunned for a moment, then stammered, "You...you...you don't need to apologize to me, I didn't take it to heart."
Gu Chenxi was truly terrified. Given Zuo Xiuhong's status as Gu Lili's aunt, it would be perfectly reasonable for her to beat her up.
She never expected that Zuo Xiuhong would personally apologize to her for this.
I don't know what exactly happened that day.
Zuo Xiuhong grabbed Gu Chenxi's hand and handed her the hairpin.
“Why shouldn’t I apologize? I really went too far that day. This is my way of making amends, and I’ll accept it,” Zuo Xiuhong said.
Gu Chenxi held the hairpin in her hand, feeling its scalding heat, and for a moment she didn't know what to do.
Just as she was in a dilemma, Gu Lili happened to finish moving her things and stumbled upon the incident.
Seeing that Zuo Xiuhong's apologetic expression seemed genuine, Gu Lili smiled and said, "Chenxi, since it's your aunt's apology, just accept it, and we'll call it even."
In Gu Lili's opinion, it was only a matter of time before Li Tiansheng and Gu Chenxi got together.
Gu Lili was just waiting for one of them to speak before she made the decision.
If Gu Chenxi and Zuo Xiuhong develop a grudge, their interactions in the future will inevitably be awkward.
Upon hearing Gu Lili's words, Gu Chenxi nodded and accepted Zuo Xiuhong's hairpin.
"Thank you for the hairpin, Auntie," Gu Chenxi said gratefully.
Gu Chenxi's address of "Auntie" startled Zuo Xiuhong so much that she almost choked on her own saliva.
Zuo Xiuhong waved her hands repeatedly and said, "Don't call me Auntie. I'm just a peasant woman. If you don't mind, just call me Sister Xiuhong."
Zuo Xiuhong had already been enlightened by Li Qingshan's words.
She understood that Gu Lili was Gu Lili, and the Li family was the Li family.
None of her family members held any official titles, nor were they wealthy; they were hardly worthy of being called "aunt" by Gu Chenxi.
If she wants to become a wife, it depends on whether Li Qimu can live up to her expectations.
“Sister Xiuhong!” Gu Chenxi readily agreed.
Zuo Xiuhong nodded emphatically in agreement. It was wonderful that Gu Chenxi was willing to forgive her.
"Come on, Chenxi, I'll cook for you!" Zuo Xiuhong pulled Gu Chenxi's hand and headed towards the kitchen.
Li Qimu, who was playing with Gu Yanyu, was filled with fear upon hearing his mother's words.
"Mother, is the food you made edible?" Li Qimu made a face and asked Zuo Xiuhong.
Upon hearing this, Zuo Xiuhong blushed and glared fiercely at Li Qimu.
"You brat, if you can't eat the food I cook, how did you grow up like this!"
Zuo Xiuhong's voice grew softer as she spoke, "Besides, even if I'm not a good cook, can't I at least help with the fire?"
Zuo Xiuhong's words caused everyone in the courtyard to cover their mouths and chuckle.
Zuo Xiuhong felt embarrassed and pulled Gu Chenxi into the kitchen to help.
The Gu family home was bustling with activity today.
Lord Lin knew that Gu Yun Chu was getting engaged today. Although he didn't come to join in the fun, he still sent someone to deliver gifts.
Because she needed to write the engagement letter, Gu Lili specially asked Master Yuan for help.
Having received the news, Han Mingyue had already shamelessly prepared gifts and arrived at Gu Lili's house early with Master Yuan.
At this moment, he was sitting in the main room, talking to Old Man Li, which made the usually taciturn Old Man Li laugh heartily.
Chang'an, who was chopping wood outside the courtyard, had a gloomy expression.
It seemed as if he regarded the firewood in his hand as Han Mingyue, wishing he could chop it to pieces.
Chang'an's desire to find a home had reached its peak at this moment.
He once thought that it would be nice to live in Gu Lili's house from now on.
However, ever since having a heart-to-heart talk with Gu Lili, Chang'an felt that he had become increasingly greedy.
He wanted more.
He was conflicted at that moment, wanting to find his home, yet also afraid of finding it.
Without a home, he has no legitimate identity.
Having found a home, he was afraid of having a family, and even more afraid that his background was not good enough for Gu Lili.
After all, Gu Lili is now a county princess.
"Chang'an, we have enough firewood. Let's take a break today and stop chopping!" Gu Lili said, watching Chang'an huffing and puffing as he chopped wood.
Chang'an looked up and met Gu Lili's smiling gaze.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead, smiled and nodded, then walked towards Gu Lili.
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