Chapter 176 Juliet's Rose
Just as Lin Shanshan and Meng Zhengyang were talking, Wang Zhanbo pulled Gu Yiye aside and whispered, "Big brother, where is a flower shop?"
Gu Yiye asked, puzzled, "Why are you asking this? Do you want to buy a potted plant?"
Wang Zhanbo sighed and said, "Brother, how did you manage to win over such a beautiful woman like my sister-in-law? It's not romantic at all. Of course, I just bought her flowers."
"She'll be giving a speech at the opening ceremony tomorrow. After she's done, you and I will go up together to present her with flowers."
"Girls all like flowers, especially when their boyfriends or husbands buy them for them."
Wang Zhanbo usually likes to watch Hong Kong dramas and knows that the ultimate way to win a girl's heart is to send her flowers.
In the 1970s, when resources were relatively scarce, a pound of pork belly was a much more practical way for couples to express their feelings than a large pile of roses.
However, Gu Yiye is not lacking in material things now, and he has money. His wife gives him pocket money every month. He doesn't smoke, and as for alcohol, his grandfather and third uncle have plenty, and Lin Shanshan has some in her space.
His wife had nowhere to spend the pocket money she gave him, but now that Wang Zhanbo had given him a suggestion, he could indeed prepare a surprise for his wife.
Lin Shanshan decided to get to know Meng Zhengyang first, and since there would definitely be many things to work out when the new school started, she would make a decision a month later.
The development of smartphones must be kept absolutely secret. Anyone who isn't completely trusted should definitely not be allowed to participate.
Besides observing it myself, I also need to have Gu Yiye investigate Meng Zhengyang's past to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
After Lin Shanshan finished speaking, Gu Yiye said, "My dear wife, you've had a tiring morning. There's nothing much to do this afternoon, so how about I take you home to rest?"
Lin Shanshan nodded: "Okay, get some rest today, and you'll look radiant for your speech tomorrow."
Wang Zhanbo's lips seemed to be coated with honey as he praised, "Sister-in-law is always the most beautiful. Right now, she's radiant and glowing."
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After Lin Shanshan fell asleep, Gu Yiye tiptoed downstairs and said to Aunt Xiang, who was wiping the windows, "Auntie, I have to go out for a while. If I'm not back by the time Shanshan wakes up, please let her know. I'll be back for dinner."
Aunt Xiang said, "Okay, Xiao Gu, is there anything you particularly want to eat for dinner?"
"No, I'll eat whatever you make. I'm not picky, just a little chili is fine."
Aunt Xiang smiled and agreed, saying that she was really lucky to work for this company, as they were not picky at all, and that the old general, Xiao Gu, and Shan Shan were all very easygoing.
Gu Yiye drove to the guesthouse and picked up Wang Zhanbo.
He didn't understand the language of flowers and had to ask his younger brother for advice.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Wang Zhanbo spoke eloquently: "Buy roses, roses represent love."
Gu Yiye asked, "What color?"
Wang Zhanbo learned everything from a young age. Growing up in a metropolis like Hong Kong Island, he naturally developed a certain taste.
“Bright red is a bit gaudy and doesn’t suit my sister-in-law. The most precious rose in the world is the Juliet rose, with a gentle gradient of peach, apricot, and orange. It’s very elegant and noble, and only such a flower is worthy of my sister-in-law.”
Gu Yiye nodded: "Then let's buy Juliet roses. You're still somewhat useful, kid."
Wang Zhanbo raised his voice and said, "I'm very useful. I've learned three languages, and I'm also learning the violin and painting."
Gu Yiye used reverse psychology, saying, "Then you need to study harder so that you can be my children's teacher when they are born."
Wang Zhanbo said, "I will definitely learn to be number one."
As they were talking, Gu Yiye drove up to the entrance of his state-owned flower shop. The two brothers got out of the car and saw that the shop was full of potted plants, mostly green plants, and also some flowers.
Gu Yiye asked, "Do you have Juliet roses?"
The shop assistant thought for a moment before saying, "We only have roses, which are similar to regular roses, one yuan for a large pot."
In those days, nobody in mainland China used flowers to express love. There was no buyer's market, so of course, sellers had no stock.
Gu Yiye couldn't very well bring a pot of roses onto the stage for his young wife, so he could only look to Wang Zhanbo for help.
Wang Zhanbo strolled around the flower shop and saw three potted lilies. Each pot had two or three flowers in bloom, as well as some buds.
Wang Zhanbo's eyes darted around, and he had an idea. He said, "Boss, I only need the flowers from these three potted plants, not the pots."
The shop assistant replied, "The pot isn't worth much. A pot of lilies costs 1.2 yuan. If you don't want the pot, I'll just give you 1 yuan. That'll be 3 yuan in total."
Wang Zhanbo had Gu Yiye pay for the purchase, and then went to the department store to buy beautiful colored paper and ribbons.
Wang Zhanbo said, "Brother, you gave this to your sister-in-law. You wrapped it yourself. Sigh, the flower shop didn't have enough flowers. Now that you've given it to her, I don't have any left to give."
Gu Yiye said, "You can give them to your lover when you grow up. I'll take care of all the flowers for my little wife."
With Wang Zhanbo's help, Gu Yiye managed to wrap the lily after ruining six sheets of colored paper.
We can't bring her home, otherwise there won't be any surprise. Let Wang Zhanbo take her back to the guesthouse. Tomorrow, we'll send the little wife to school first, and then come back to pick him and Bai Xue up.
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