Chapter 15
Gu Yuanzheng and the others were still thinking about Jiang Huijun being upset to tears. When they woke up in the morning, they were not in good spirits, with droopy faces and dark circles under their eyes.
When they saw Gu Xi appear at the dining table as if nothing had happened, they couldn't help but show their anger.
However, learning from their experience at breakfast yesterday, they did not directly confront Gu Xi—fearing she would hit them, they held back for the time being.
After breakfast, Gu Yuanzheng and Jiang Huijun went to work, while Gu Maowen took leave to rest at home.
As Gu Xi carried a large package out the door, Gu Maowen, who was sitting on the sofa drinking tea from an enamel mug, couldn't help but ask, "What's this?"
Gu Yuanxiang and Gu Yuanhui were also there. When they saw the large package that Gu Xi was carrying, they knew that she had picked it up from the post office yesterday.
It's obvious without even asking that it was sent from Xujiatun Commune.
Gu Yuanhui was a little puzzled. In the past, if Xujiatun sent something over, there would definitely be some local mountain delicacies on their dinner table that night. They were obviously worthless things, and only Gu Xi, that country bumpkin, would be so happy about them, acting like she had never seen the world before.
However, there was no news yesterday. Their family ate the groceries that Gu Yuanxiang had bought in the morning for dinner.
Gu Xi glanced at him and said, "It was sent from Xujiatun Commune."
Gu Maowen frowned and asked, "Why did you send so much stuff? What's inside?"
He didn't want Gu Xi to have any contact with the Xu family, but Gu Xi wouldn't listen. The Xu family was also shameless, actually thinking that if they sent some things from the countryside from time to time, the two families could get along like relatives.
Fortunately, the Xu family only sent things and didn't come over to harass them directly; otherwise, they would definitely have taken back the money they had given the Xu family.
“They’re all just some rustic, muddy things from the countryside that you don’t like,” Gu Xi said casually. “I know you don’t like them, that you think country people are uncultured and that their things are covered in mud and filth, tarnishing your purity! Don’t worry, from now on, I’ll send everything they send to the Shen family. Aunt Feng likes it quite a bit.”
She then ignored him, picked up her package, and went out.
Gu Maowen opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but she had already reached the door and he could only watch her leave helplessly, which made his heart ache with anger.
She was clearly mocking their pretentious aloofness!
Even though he looked down on country people, it still made him feel embarrassed when she said it so bluntly.
Gu Maowen was furious. He could sense Gu Xi's cold and hostile attitude towards them, including towards her parents. Her words were sharp and sarcastic, with not a single kind word.
As the patriarch, what he could not accept most was his children disobeying their elders. Even his most stubborn eldest son, Gu Yuanyang, was not as bad as Gu Xi back then. Gu Xi not only made his mother cry, but also showed no respect for his father.
Gu Yuanhui watched Gu Xi leave until she was out of sight, then, feeling triumphant, he started gossiping: "Dad, look at her! So arrogant and willful, she's so annoying! She needs to be taught a lesson!" He gritted his teeth and said angrily, "Last night she even made Mom cry. What kind of daughter is she... Does she think we care about those cheap things sent from the countryside? If she wants to take them, let her take them. She'd better never come back..."
Gu Maowen remained silent with a gloomy face, but he did hear his youngest son's words, which made him even angrier.
But Gu Xiren wasn't there, so even if she was angry, there was nothing she could do but hold it in, which made her feel even worse.
After rambling on for a while, Gu Yuanhui suddenly said, "Dad, how about this, you call my older brother and ask him to come back."
Upon hearing this, Gu Maowen and Gu Yuanxiang both looked at him, somewhat puzzled.
Gu Maowen asked, "Why did you call the eldest brother back?"
"Let our eldest brother teach Gu Xi a lesson!" Gu Yuanhui suggested through gritted teeth. "Isn't she known for hitting people because of her strength? Our eldest brother is in the army, so he's definitely stronger than her. As long as he comes back, he can definitely subdue her."
In his view, the reason Gu Xi was able to turn the house upside down was because she was strong and capable of fighting; none of them could beat her, which is why they were at her mercy.
Therefore, she needs someone who can subdue her physically, and the only suitable candidate is her eldest brother, Gu Yuanyang.
Gu Yuanyang had served in the army for many years, and aside from everything else, his fighting skills were definitely superior to those of ordinary people like them.
After being beaten by Gu Xi, Gu Yuanhui knew that they couldn't beat Gu Xi with brute force alone. Now he just wanted someone who could beat Gu Xi to deflate her arrogance, suppress her conceit, and make her realize her mistake so that she would never dare to do it again.
Without hesitation, Gu Maowen said, "No, we can't call the boss back."
"Why not?" Gu Yuanhui asked, displeased.
Gu Yuanxiang was also somewhat confused. She didn't have a deep impression of her eldest brother, Gu Yuanyang. When Gu Yuanyang went to join the army, she was still young. The person who took care of her more from childhood to adulthood was her second brother, Gu Yuanzheng, who was about the same age.
Gu Maowen kept a straight face, feeling that even if Gu Yuanyang came back, it might not make a difference.
It wasn't that Gu Yuanyang couldn't beat Gu Xi, but rather that Gu Yuanyang's personality was too rebellious; he was a stubborn person.
When they first met Gu Xi, Gu Yuanyang was in the military. Upon learning of this, he called back and asked them to send Gu Yuanxiang away.
Gu Maowen and his wife naturally refused.
Gu Yuanyang was very insistent on this, and even had an argument with them. Seeing that they were really unwilling, he finally said nothing more, only that they would regret it.
Gu Maowen felt that his son was too stubborn and lacked human touch. How could he just give away a child he had raised?
However, now, although he does not regret it, he is also troubled by Gu Xi's rebellion. He does not want to ask his eldest son for help, lest he make a fool of himself.
**
When Gu Xi arrived at the military compound, the sun was already high in the sky.
Seeing her carrying such a large package, a kind young man passing by asked, "Miss, do you need any help?"
Gu Xi stopped, leaned forward to look at the person who spoke, revealing a sweaty face, and said, "No need, thank you."
To his surprise, the other person's eyes widened: "Ah, it's you, Shen Mingzheng's fiancée!"
Seeing her look up at him, her fair face was delicate and beautiful. Even though she was covered in sweat, she didn't look disheveled. Instead, she made him feel a strong urge to cherish and protect her.
The young man blushed slightly, scratched his face, and stammered, "I... I'll help you, this thing looks pretty heavy..."
As he spoke, he reached out and tried to hug her, only to find that he couldn't lift her.
Gu Xi held on tightly, preventing him from taking the things away.
young people:"……"
The young man blushed even more, feeling ashamed and doubting whether he was stronger than the slender woman.
Otherwise, how could he not lift this package?
"Xiangzi, what are you doing?"
A voice rang out, pulling Lin Zhaoxiang out of his embarrassment. He turned around and exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Huai, I'm helping...helping out."
Zhou Huaimin walked over with his hands in his pockets, his short, flamboyant hair and imposing figure giving off an invisible sense of pressure.
He was accompanied by several young men and women, as if they were going out together.
Zhou Huaimin raised an eyebrow when he saw Gu Xi carrying a large package and said, "Then why don't you hurry up? You have no spirit of serving the people at all!"
Lin Zhaoxiang: "..." Can I say he didn't move it?
Gu Xi spoke up, saying, "Really, it's not necessary. I can move it myself." Then she added, "I have something to do, so I won't bother you any longer."
With that, he picked up his things and left.
A group of people stood there watching her carry the large package steadily, a stark contrast to her slender and frail appearance.
Someone exclaimed in amazement, "She's incredibly strong!"
"She looks so thin..."
"And so beautiful! Shen Mingzheng is truly blessed!"
"..."
Everyone turned to look at the person who said, "Shen Mingzheng is really lucky," and found that it was Zhou Huaimin's younger sister, Zhou Huaiying.
Seeing that they were all looking at her, she wasn't intimidated. She put her hands on her hips and said, "What, am I wrong?"
Everyone quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, Yingzi, you're absolutely right!"
As they left, Zhou Huaiying walked with her cousin, nudged him with her elbow, and said with a grin, "Isn't she beautiful? Aunt Feng has such good taste, picking such a beautiful wife for Shen Mingzheng! You can't lose out, brother, you have to find me a beautiful sister-in-law too, just like Shen Mingzheng's fiancée!"
Zhou Huaimin simply said, "Boring."
**
Gu Xi carried her packages to the Shen family's house. Aunt Wang was stunned when she saw them and quickly came forward to help, serving her tea and water and fanning her to keep her cool, afraid that she would get tired.
Aunt Wang asked, "What is this? Why did you bring it all by yourself? Why didn't you ask anyone for help?"
"It was sent by Xu's two younger sisters," Gu Xi said while drinking water. "Actually, it's not heavy."
Aunt Wang didn't believe it, so she went over and tried to lift it. She found it to be very heavy, and she couldn't even straighten her back. Where wasn't it heavy?
After drinking the water, Gu Xi and Aunt Wang took the contents out of the package and put them away together.
Aunt Wang was surprised to find so many mountain products and things that had been dried in the countryside. Although they weren't rare, they were still a rare find in the city. She couldn't help but praise, "Your two younger sisters from the Xu family are really thoughtful."
She also knew about Gu Xi's background and that over the years, Gu Xi had maintained contact with her adoptive parents' two younger sisters, even financially supporting their education. The sisterly bond had not been broken, and she felt that Gu Xi was a kind and loyal girl.
Just then, Shen Mingrong returned from outside.
Upon seeing Gu Xi, he excitedly rushed over: "Sister Xi, Sister Xi, when did you arrive? Did you move your luggage here? Are you staying here from now on? You're not going back, are you?"
Gu Xi picked up a sweet dried fruit and stuffed it into his mouth, then smiled and said, "No, I just came to deliver something to you."
Shen Mingrong chewed on the dried fruit in his mouth, feeling quite disappointed.
While Aunt Wang went to put her things away, he slyly pulled Gu Xi aside and said, "Sister Xi, let me tell you, my brother should be back next month."
Gu Xi paused for a moment, then said "Oh".
She knew that Shen Mingzheng would be back soon, without having to wait until next month.
"Sister Xi, why aren't you smiling?" Shen Mingrong looked at her in confusion. Did she not want to see his older brother?
Gu Xi smiled at him.
"You're happy too, aren't you?" Shen Mingrong winked at her. "When your older brother comes back, you two... hehe."
Gu Xi was amused by him, patted his head, and said nothing.
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