Chapter 17 Wife
After hearing what the old man said, Lin Youning would be lying if he said he wasn't moved.
It was the first time she met the old man and they said such protective words. No matter how much this was, she was deeply moved.
In the Lin family, no one except Zhao Tinglan would protect her like this.
Even when she was a child, Lin Mingqi, who liked her and indulged her in everything, sometimes felt resentful towards her because she was a girl.
"Grandpa, I know." Lin Youning said softly, "No one bullies me."
The old man glanced at Gu Huaichen.
Gu Huaichen knew that the old man must have heard about the Jian family's affairs.
But these things are not good to be said in front of Lin Youning.
A few people chatted in the living room for a while, and then the kitchen called everyone to eat.
Many people came to Gu's house, but most of them did not eat at the same table with Gu Huaichen and his family. Therefore, Lin Youning's nervousness was reduced a little.
Lin Youning originally thought that for a wealthy family like the Gu family, meals would be very quiet and no one would talk.
What she didn't expect was that Gu Huaichen's mother would chat with her at the dinner table.
She was somewhat surprised by how approachable they were.
But on second thought, perhaps it was the Gu family's casual attitude that nurtured a person like Gu Huaichen who is upright, self-respecting, proud and independent.
After dinner, other relatives couldn’t wait any longer and said they wanted to chat with Lin Youning and get to know her.
For more than an hour, Lin Youning was surrounded in the yard by everyone, listening to them introduce themselves, chatting with them, and even exchanging contact information with them.
The next day was the weekend, and Gu Huaichen brought Lin Youning back for the first time.
The old man suggested that the two of them stay in the old house tonight so that Lin Youning could get familiar with the place.
Gu Huaichen thought for three seconds and refused, "Next time."
Grandpa Gu frowned.
Gu Huaichen: "She is not used to it yet."
"Aren't I asking you to adapt?" Mr. Gu said angrily.
Gu Huaichen smiled and said softly, "I didn't bring any change of clothes."
He joked with his grandfather, "Grandpa, your grandson just got married, please let him be free for a while."
Mr. Gu: "..."
He was speechless for a few seconds, followed Gu Huaichen's line of sight to look at his grandson's wife who was sitting in the yard chatting with others, and whispered, "What's going on at the Jian family?"
"Don't worry." Gu Huaichen said, "I can handle the Jian family's affairs."
The old man responded, then asked after a moment of silence: "What about the Lin family?"
Gu Huaichen: “Hmm?”
Mr. Gu: "I know more about Ningning's father and the Lin family than you do."
"You don't have to worry about this." Gu Huaichen said with a smile, "I will discuss it with your grandson's wife."
Hearing what Gu Huaichen said, Old Master Gu felt relieved: "After all, he is your father-in-law, don't offend him too much."
Gu Huaichen said calmly: "I know what's going on."
The two chatted for a while, and Gu Huaichen glanced at the clock on the wall. "Then shall we leave first?"
The old man glanced at him and said, "Go ahead. Your mother has prepared a lot of wedding gifts for you. She has put them in the back room."
Gu Huaichen nodded.
Before going to rescue Lin Youning, Gu Huaichen was stopped by Gu's mother again, "Huaichen."
Gu Huaichen stopped and asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"
Gu's mother pulled him aside and asked in a low voice, "Is it true that you and Ningning got married?"
"...Didn't you just see the marriage certificate?" Gu Huaichen was speechless, "How could I deceive you?"
Mother Gu: "I have seen the marriage certificate, but you and Ningning are married, why don't you wear a ring on your hand? It doesn't matter if you are a man, but Ningning is a woman."
“…”
Gu Huaichen had forgotten about this matter.
He looked slightly depressed and whispered, "I will be ready."
Mother Gu nodded, "Okay, just keep it in mind, I won't say much."
Gu Huaichen nodded.
The mother and son talked for a few more words before Gu Huaichen walked towards Lin Youning.
"Dear aunts, sisters-in-law, and aunts..." He stood outside the pavilion, speaking humorously, "Can you give my wife back to me?"
After hearing the word "wife", Lin Youning was a little dazed.
Gu Huaichen had called her Mrs. Gu, Miss Lin, etc., but it seemed that he had never called her that.
For a moment, Lin Youning was a little dazed.
However, there were too many people around, and Gu Huaichen did not notice her slightest change in mood.
After hearing what Gu Huaichen said, everyone couldn't help but laugh and said, "Huaichen, you are too anxious. How long have we been talking to your wife?"
"It's getting late." Gu Huaichen glanced at his watch, "We should go home."
"Ah?" Someone asked in surprise, "You two aren't staying at the old house tonight?"
Gu Huaichen: “No.”
"Why?" someone asked.
Gu Huaichen looked at the person not far away and chuckled: "I want to spend my time alone with my newlywed wife."
People around: "..."
Lin Youning: “…”
In an instant, Lin Youning's cheeks turned red.
Does Gu Huaichen know what he is talking about?! Lin Youning complained in her heart.
What she never expected was that after Gu Huaichen said this, the relatives who wanted to say something else suddenly fell silent.
"In that case, we really shouldn't let Ningning talk any more."
"Then Ningning, let's chat more on WeChat. Auntie will call you next time we go shopping."
“…”
Everyone was talking to Lin Youning at once, and it was really lively.
Lin Youning chuckled: "Okay."
She agreed one by one, "Let's chat on WeChat."
After saying hello to the old man and Gu Huaichen's parents, the two left the old house.
Seeing their car driving out of the yard, a group of people standing in the yard discussed, "We shouldn't have scared Huaichen's wife today, right?"
"I think we were a little overzealous."
"Really? I'm fine."
"A little bit, but Huaichen has a good eye."
"Indeed, this brat either never brings anyone back, or brings back such a beautiful one."
“…”
A group of people discussed and reflected that they should be more careful next time and not be too enthusiastic.
Meanwhile, on the other side, after sitting in the car for a while, Lin Youning turned his head to look at the person beside him who was resting his eyes, "Gu Huaichen."
Gu Huaichen closed his eyes, "What do you want to say?"
"Your relatives..." Lin Youning thought for a moment and could only come up with one adjective: "Very approachable."
There isn't a bit of airs of a wealthy family.
Hearing this, Gu Huaichen smiled lightly and said, "Then you are wrong."
Lin Youning: "What's wrong?"
"They just don't put up airs with you," said Gu Huaichen.
Lin Youning was startled and asked in surprise: "Is it because I'm your wife?"
Gu Huaichen: "Half."
Lin Youning was curious: "What is the other half?"
"I'll tell you later." Gu Huaichen kept it a secret.
Lin Youning: “…”
She opened her mouth and said, a little speechless: "Is this also a secret that cannot be told for the time being?"
Gu Huaichen opened his eyes, his gaze deep, "Yes."
"...Okay." Lin Youning's heartbeat quickened when he looked at her. She pursed her lips gently and said, "I'll ask you later."
Gu Huaichen said nothing more.
The carriage was quiet for a moment. Lin Youning looked out the window and felt something was wrong. "Aren't we going home?"
This is not the way back to Yungu Mansion.
Gu Huaichen: "I'll be back later. Let's go somewhere first."
Lin Youning: "Where are you going?"
Gu Huaichen: "Shopping mall."
"?"
Lin Youning was surprised, "You want to buy something?"
Gu Huaichen: “Yeah.”
Lin Youning said "oh" and didn't ask any more questions.
Twenty minutes later, Lin Youning was led by Gu Huaichen to the door of a jewelry store, and only then did she realize what he wanted to buy.
"We are here to buy—"
Before he could finish the next few words, Gu Huaichen hummed and said, "Buy a ring."
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