Xu Ningyan hugged the pile of jewelry and kissed each piece carefully before storing them in her spatial storage. She couldn't help but sigh, "Sure enough, you need to have a good eye when it comes to currying favor with powerful people!"
Look at this powerful figure, he only helped with a small favor and used his tongue, yet he received so many benefits.
Of course, the biggest advantage is that this golden opportunity might be yours to rely on from now on, cough cough—
Pulling her thoughts back, Xu Ningyan wondered if she should consider returning to Jingshan County now that Jiang Yuan's divorce was resolved.
Also, I need to find out about houses in the capital. Gu Zhiyuan can buy them, so he must have connections. I don't have connections, and I can't tell outsiders about the money I've earned before, so I can't ask Gu Zhiyuan to help me buy a house.
I should chat with Aunt Wang next door tomorrow and ask her about it.
Gu Zhiyuan returned quickly. They went to the Beijing Daily office, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the newspaper would publish the news of their severing of their father-son relationship with Gu Yong tomorrow.
Jiang Yuan didn't come along; she went straight back to the hospital.
In the familiar environment of the hospital, being busy will keep her from overthinking things.
Otherwise, she would feel uncomfortable staying in this unfamiliar courtyard, even with her son beside her.
Although Gu Zhixing came back with him, he also agreed that he would go back to his dormitory at his workplace after dinner.
He knew that his sister-in-law wouldn't be staying in the capital for long before returning to Jingshan County, and he didn't know when she would come back again.
If I stayed with my older brother, wouldn't I be the brightest, most dazzling third wheel?
So he'd better be sensible!
When she returned, Xu Ningyan was preparing dinner.
There are still some vegetables left from the day before. As for meat, I'll just steam a plate of the cured pork I brought back from the Northwest and stir-fry some chili peppers.
As soon as Gu Zhixing entered the courtyard, he smelled the aroma of food and took an exaggerated sniff: "It smells so good—"
In the Gu family, ever since Fang Dani's cousin came to work as a nanny, not only have her tastes followed those of Gu Dajun and his family, but her cooking skills are also not very good.
All the meat was boiled, then sliced and dipped in soy sauce. Even when stir-fried, it was only briefly tossed in water until it was white, then boiled again.
The slices of meat were white and bland, which looked unappetizing. They were also slippery and unpleasant to eat.
The same goes for leafy greens. No matter what kind of leafy greens they are, after stir-frying them briefly, a ladle of water is added, and the color of the cooked greens changes.
Therefore, Gu Zhixing preferred to get food from the cafeteria rather than eat at the Gu family's house.
The last time Gu Zhiyuan received a package from Xu Ningyan, it contained dried meat and beef sauce, which Gu Zhixing still misses dearly.
The aroma of the food filled him with joy, and he forgot all about his older brother, rushing into the kitchen and circling around Xu Ningyan.
A moment later: "Sister-in-law, what kind of dish is this?"
"Sister-in-law, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Sister-in-law, could you add more chili peppers...?"
Just like a puppy circling around a big bone, if it had a tail, it would probably wag it to the sky.
Gu Zhiyuan went inside, put away the two bankbooks he had deposited separately that afternoon, washed his hands, and then went to the kitchen.
It was hot, and the stove was made of wood. Xu Ningyan was sweating profusely as she stir-fried the vegetables, while her younger brother craned his neck to look at the pot, his mouth practically watering.
She couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time: "It's so hot, you must be tired!" As she spoke, she picked up a palm-leaf fan from the side and fanned Xu Ningyan.
While stirring the food, Xu Ningyan instructed, "There's only one more dish left before we can eat. Take all the dishes out!"
Gu Zhiyuan received the order, and the two maintained their usual tacit understanding.
First, she went to the yard to set up the small square table and the small stools, then gestured for Gu Zhixing to come and bring out the rice bowl, chopsticks, and dishes and set them out.
After Xu Ningyan finished cooking the last dish, she poured water into the pot and heated it using the last bit of heat from the firewood. It would be perfect for washing the dishes and pots after the meal.
After washing her face, she found Gu Zhiyuan and Gu Zhixing already waiting at the table.
Gu Zhixing's mouth watered at the aroma of the cured meat, but he didn't touch his chopsticks. Only after Xu Ningyan sat down and Gu Zhiyuan said it was time to eat did he eagerly pick up a piece of stir-fried cured meat with chili peppers, put it in his mouth, chew it a couple of times, and almost get dizzy from the aroma.
The rice was a dry-mixed rice dish made in advance, consisting of a mixture of rice and millet. Its golden and snowy white colors made it look very appetizing.
When steaming rice, place cured pork on top of the rice. The oil from the cured pork will seep into the rice, making it fragrant, moist, and infused with the aroma of meat.
Especially the bottom layer of crispy rice crust, which is oily, fragrant, and crunchy.
After finishing three bowls of dry rice, Gu Zhixing grabbed a large piece of crispy rice crust and chewed it with relish. Although his cheeks and teeth were a little sore, he couldn't resist the aroma of the crispy rice crust!
After finishing your meal, a bowl of warm rice porridge that's just the right temperature to drink is incredibly comforting.
Gu Zhixing felt as if every pore on his body had opened up.
He couldn't help but glance at his older brother, Gu Zhiyuan, with envy, jealousy, and hatred. Sigh, that's only because he's his older brother. If it were anyone else, he might shamelessly try to poach his partner.
After all, it's rare to find someone who's good-looking, has a sharp tongue that can drive you crazy, and is also a great cook!
Forget it! He's still young, while his older brother is already this old. He's finally found a woman who's attracted to him. If he were to snatch her away, wouldn't he be a bachelor for the rest of his life?
As the younger brother, he should still respect his elders!
Fortunately, Gu Zhiyuan didn't know what Gu Zhixing was thinking, otherwise even if he was his own brother, he would have given him a good beating!
After dinner, it was getting late, so even though Gu Zhixing was reluctant to leave, he said goodbye and went back to his unit.
Of course, before leaving, he didn't forget to shamelessly drag Xu Ningyan along and make an appointment for the next time he would come over for a free meal. Only then was he dragged out the door by Gu Zhiyuan, whose face had already darkened, and slammed the door shut.
Gu Zhixing muttered that his older brother was going too far, but the smile on his face was exceptionally bright.
With my head held high and chest out, I walked out of the alley, feeling that the weather was really nice today and that the days to come would get better and better!
After kicking Gu Zhixing away, Gu Zhiyuan pulled Xu Ningyan into the house.
"I'm going back to work tomorrow! When I have time off next week, I'll take you sightseeing! I'm sorry you've had to stay home these past few days! Try not to go out too much!"
Xu Ningyan understood immediately upon hearing this. When the newspaper went out tomorrow, the news that they had severed their father-son relationship with Gu Yong would spread, and Gu Zhiyuan and his brother, as well as Jiang Yuan, would probably be in for a lot of trouble.
If Jiang Yuan were to follow her instructions and send a gossip, revealing the Gu family's disgusting deeds, the Gu family's reputation would be ruined in no time.
It's hard to say about Gu Yong. If the two brothers, Gu Dajun and Gu Daikui, act impulsively, they might just have murderous thoughts again.
There's nothing they can do about the Gu brothers and Jiang Yuan; they might just target Xu Ningyan.
Therefore, Gu Zhiyuan will not let Xu Ningyan leave the capital until the Gu family matter is completely resolved and Xu Ningyan is safe before letting her go.
Xu Ningyan naturally cherishes her life!
She was in the prime of her life, with so many supplies in her space, and the valuable gifts she had just received. She had decades of wonderful days ahead of her, how could she bear to die!
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