Chapter 649: The Male Leads a Confidant (Part 9)
As soon as Xiao Hongmei walked into the dormitory, she was surrounded by several roommates.
They were talking at once.
At first, Xiao Hongmei didn't understand what was going on.
But soon, she guessed the whole story from what her roommate said.
"Qingcheng brought his family to the capital?"
Xiao Hongmei's face turned a little ugly.
In addition to the fact that the incident itself made her irritated, what was more annoying was that as Gu Qingcheng's girlfriend, she had to hear about this incident from outsiders.
"Yeah! Y-you don't know?"
Roommate A was slightly surprised, "He didn't tell you?"
Xiao Hongmei didn't say anything, but silence itself was an answer.
Roommate B was a little indignant, "How could he do this? He brought people to the capital without even saying hello."
"What, he still wants to force a sale?"
Roommate A agreed, "Yeah, this is too outrageous! I know these rural people want to come to Beijing, but we have to see if we have the ability to do so!"
Roommate B: "Let me tell you, Gu Qingcheng is clearly sure of Hongmei."
This is the disadvantage of finding a rural partner.
Besides himself, he has a large family.
In addition to the family, there are also relatives such as aunts and uncles!
Oh, that’s too troublesome. It gives me a headache just thinking about it.
This is also the reason why, even though they all think Gu Qingcheng is good-looking, no one dares to date him - they can't afford to offend him!
Although Xiao Hongmei was a child from a large compound, her family had some connections.
But, no matter how good the Xiao family is, they are not the ones who are taken advantage of.
Xiao Hongmei can marry Gu Qingcheng because of his excellence, but, but, Gu Qingcheng cannot be so greedy.
“The way you eat is so ugly!”
"That's right, we haven't even gotten married yet, but we want to bring our family here!"
"Yes, the key is how can he 'act first and report later'?"
The two roommates surrounding Xiao Hongmei were from Beijing, just like Xiao Hongmei.
Their dormitory is an eight-person room, with three locals and two from Shanghai and the provincial capital of Shandong Province.
The remaining three were admitted from rural areas.
At this time, the country had only been established for a few years and there was no obvious class stratification.
However, the gap between farmers and non-agricultural workers still exists.
Therefore, the small dormitory was secretly divided into two camps.
Xiao Hongmei is a representative of the "city people camp". Her father is a soldier and her mother is Shuimu's teacher.
She is the second child in the family and for some reason, she is quite favored.
Her good family background and the love of her parents and elders made her have a bit of a spoiled daughter's temperament.
In her relationship with Gu Qingcheng, Xiao Hongmei is also relatively strong.
She had never thought that her boyfriend, who had always obeyed her in everything, would actually, actually -
"How did you know that?"
Xiao Hongmei still didn't want to believe that Gu Qingcheng would act first and report later! Xiao Hongmei knew about Gu Qingcheng's request for leave to go home, because this matter itself was Xiao Hongmei's idea.
She made it very clear to Gu Qingcheng—
Now there is an opportunity to study abroad in Goose Country, and Xiao Hongmei can help Gu Qingcheng get the application quota.
But the condition is that the two get engaged.
After finishing your studies, get married.
Although Xiao Hongmei did not ask Gu Qingcheng to be a son-in-law, Gu Qingcheng was destined to be a gigolo by marrying a wife whose family background was obviously much higher than his own.
If you choose Xiao Hongmei, you will have to cut ties with your relatives in your hometown.
Xiao Hongmei didn't stop Gu Qingcheng from fulfilling his filial duties, but from now on, their focus would be on their small family rather than the family in their rural hometown.
Xiao Hongmei is not capable of being a virtuous daughter-in-law who serves her mother-in-law.
She didn't even want Gu Qingcheng to bring his relatives from his hometown to the capital.
You can send money back home, but don’t think about anything else.
Xiao Hongmei didn't say these words out loud, but everyone is smart, and those who understand will understand! Gu Qingcheng hesitated, his pride and self-esteem prevented him from being a son-in-law calmly.
However, the opportunity to study abroad in the Goose Country is too rare.
Gu Qingcheng knew that if he refused, not only would he not be able to go to Goose Country, but it would also be difficult for him to stay in Beijing and have a good job!
Future and family!
Face and substance! It’s really hard to choose.
Seeing that Gu Qingcheng was in a dilemma, Xiao Hongmei suggested that he could go home and discuss it with his parents.
In Xiao Hongmei's opinion, if Gu Qingcheng's parents had a little knowledge and truly loved their son, they would know how to choose! Gu Qingcheng had been gone for more than half a month, and there was no news at all!
The next time I heard news about him was from someone else.
Xiao Hongmei's first reaction was anger, followed by disbelief.
"Oh, I heard it from Zhou Zihao in their dormitory."
"I heard that Gu Qingcheng called Zhou Zihao and asked him to help book a hotel."
"Tsk tsk, Hongmei, I mean, this Gu Qingcheng is really shameless. He is so generous despite being poor. Is he sure that you will pay for him?"
"Hongmei, you can't spend this money! You have to teach Gu Qingcheng a lesson."
"That's right! These country folk are the best at getting more than they deserve. Once they know you're rich and easy to talk to, they'll start to rely on you!"
The two local roommates continued to persuade Xiao Hongmei.
Perhaps, their words sound unpleasant to the ears.
But, from their point of view, in their opinion, Gu Qingcheng is just a gigolo.
His family members are no different from his own relatives who always run to the capital with their families to beg for money.
They are really worried about their roommate, afraid that she has chosen the wrong person!
When Xiao Hongmei heard Zhou Zihao's name, she began to believe it.
This person is Gu Qingcheng's roommate, also from Beijing. I heard he is a child from a certain compound.
However, although they are all large compounds, they are not part of the same system.
Xiao Hongmei had only met Zhou Zihao a few times, and she could see that he was very arrogant and should come from a good family.
But the other party was not very ostentatious, so Xiao Hongmei just thought he was just an ordinary kid from a wealthy family.
After all, there are too many powerful people in the capital, and it is impossible for Xiao Hongmei to know them all.
Zhou Zihao is Gu Qingcheng's roommate, and they have a good relationship.
If Gu Qingcheng wants to find someone for help, he should look for Zhou Zihao.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
So, it was true! Did Gu Qingcheng really bring his family here without even saying hello? What on earth was he going to do? Wasn't what I told him clear enough? Or had he already made his choice?
Xiao Hongmei pursed her lips, said nothing, turned around and ran out.
"Zhou Zihao, did Gu Qingcheng ask you to help book a hotel?"
"Yes! It's in the First Hotel."
"Where's Gu Qingcheng? When will he come back?"
"…This morning's train, judging by the time, they should have arrived at the hotel!"
“…”
"Oh, I'm just about to go over and take a look. Do you want to come with me?"
Zhou Zihao looks to be about 24 or 25 years old, about 1.8 meters tall, with regular features, slightly dark skin, and quite a heroic air.
However, he possessed the ruffian spirit that was unique to the young people of Beijing at that time, and he always had the confidence and assertiveness of "I'm the best in the world".
Xiao Hongmei really doesn't like Zhou Zihao's "naughty" behavior. He's a playboy and doesn't do his job properly!
Compared with such people, Gu Qingcheng's practicality, stability, integrity and ambition are very prominent.
So, even though Gu Qingcheng's family background was much worse, Xiao Hongmei still chose him.
However, there is a prerequisite: you can eat free food, but you can never force someone to eat free food!
"go!"
Xiao Hongmei wanted to see it with her own eyes and ask in person.
So she sat in the back seat of Zhou Zihao's 28-bar bicycle and followed him to the hotel.
In the hotel, Gu Qingcheng had already settled her parents.
There are two guest rooms, one for Gu's mother and third sister, and one for Gu's father and two younger brothers.
Looking at the neat sheets, clean bathroom, and toiletries provided by the hotel, the Gu family was very excited.
Touching here, looking there, everyone is busy.
Gu Qingcheng just watched with a smile, and when her family members had any confusion, she took the initiative to explain.
The atmosphere within the family is very harmonious.
With Gu Qingcheng by their side, the Gu family no longer had the anxiety and inferiority they felt when they first arrived.
Just at this time, Zhou Zihao and Xiao Hongmei came.
Gu Qingcheng's eyes flickered, and she looked normal as she introduced the two parties with a smile.
"Dad, Mom, this is my classmate from college."
"Zihao, Hongmei, this is my father and mother, as well as my brothers and sisters!"
A hint of amusement flashed in Zhou Zihao's eyes: Wow, Xiao Hongmei is just a classmate?
However, when facing Gu's father and mother, he was still very polite, "Hello, uncle, hello, aunt. I am Zhou Zihao, a good buddy of Qingcheng!"
"Hey~Okay! Okay!"
Gu's father and mother looked a little embarrassed. They smiled stiffly and greeted him in an awkward tone.
Xiao Hongmei pursed her lips and said nothing. She looked at Gu Qingcheng coldly, as if to say: I am your classmate? Just a classmate? Gu Qingcheng seemed not to notice Xiao Hongmei's displeasure.
Gu's father and mother were uneducated but not stupid. They could see that this girl with a distinctive look and wearing a long-sleeved dress must be a little different from their son.
However, since her son didn't say anything, Gu's mother didn't ask.
The head of the family, Mother Gu, did not say a word, and the honest Father Gu was even more silent.
"Zihao, talk to my parents. I want to talk to Hongmei."
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Gu Qingcheng smiled and said something to Zhou Zihao.
"No problem! Just go ahead and I'll introduce our capital to my uncle and aunt!"
Well, Zhou Zihao not only has the temperament of a naughty boy, but also looks very much like the typical Kanye West.
He speaks authentic Beijing dialect and can talk about history from the past 5,000 years, and he can quote allusions and folk legends at will.
As soon as he opened his mouth, the Gu family was fascinated.
Gu Qingcheng smiled and led Xiao Hongmei to the next room.
"Gu Qingcheng, what do you mean?"
"Hongmei, you can see that my parents are ordinary farmers in the Celestial Empire. I am their eldest son and their pride!"
"so what."
"Hongmei, marriage is never a matter between two people, but a union of two families."
"Gu Qingcheng, what do you want to say?"
"Hongmei, if you marry me, you have to accept my family. Of course, I will also treat your family as my own."
Well, Gu Qingcheng's words have a bit of the flavor of a scumbag who "lives off a woman for free".
Xiao Hongmei's expression really changed, "Impossible!"
She chose to marry a man of lower status because she didn't want to be bullied by her mother-in-law. If she couldn't get rid of her in-laws even if she did that, she wouldn't be so cheap as to pay for them.
PS: Well, my condition is not quite right, so I will just update twice today and continue tomorrow!
(End of this chapter)
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