Gu Jianguo took Li Guizhi to the shop in the city and collected the sales revenue and account books for the past two days.
"Gu Wei, is there really no way you can get some more goods from other places and send them over? There are so many people in the city who want to buy things. If we had more daily necessities, we could definitely sell them all."
"The situation is pretty much the same across the country right now, there's nothing I can do. Let's wait and see."
Due to Gu Wei's deliberate actions, the stock in several local stores was running low, but they were not restocked in time.
There must be a reason why he did this.
While everyone else is out of stock, he has a steady stream of goods to sell. Isn't that as if he's afraid no one will notice him?
I'd rather earn less money than do something foolish.
After all, the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
"That's all we can do then." Although Gu Jianguo felt a little regretful, he understood that everyone wants to make money, but even a skilled cook can't make a meal without rice.
Gu Wei took the money and went next door, and Gu Hongjie followed.
Li Guizhi complained to Gu Jianguo, who was preparing the meal, "Our son is a big boy now. He has a strong sense of self-esteem and is very concerned about his image. Can you please stop pointing out his shortcomings in front of him?"
Gu Jianguo said somewhat sullenly, "He never liked washing his neck, and besides, Gu Wei isn't an outsider."
Li Guizhi frowned. "Even if it's not a stranger, your loud voice will be heard by all the neighbors. What if other kids make fun of him and give him nicknames?"
Gu Jianguo belatedly realized that he seemed to have made a mistake, "I'll be more careful next time, okay?"
Li Guizhi sighed softly.
She knew her husband loved to tease the children, but it was fine when they were little, but it was different when they grew up.
After Gu Jianguo started steaming the rice, he sat on a small stool and began picking vegetables.
"Fortunately, the vegetables in the garden are gradually coming into season, otherwise buying vegetables would be a huge expense. Now that I think about it, we are so glad that we listened to Gu Wei and bought the courtyard house. Even if we are in debt, it is still better than what we are in now."
Li Guizhi nodded in deep agreement, "Yes. For example, Dajiang and Yuanzi bought a car together, which cost more than 30,000 yuan."
“That’s for sure. No car can hold its value as well as a house in Beijing.” Gu Jianguo suddenly thought of something, and the smile on his face gradually faded. “Speaking of Beijing, I’m reminded of Gu Wei’s girlfriend. I wonder if that girl will come back after studying abroad. What if she waits for several years and doesn’t come back? Wouldn’t that be a waste of his time?”
Li Guizhi also felt that the matter was rather uncertain, but she didn't want to say too many discouraging things in front of Gu Jianguo, lest he go to Gu Wei and keep nagging about it, which would annoy people.
"He'll definitely come back! Putting everything else aside, just based on Gu Wei's looks alone, he could make that girl fall head over heels for him, not to mention he can make money too."
“That’s true. I don’t believe that girl can find such a handsome young man as Gu Wei abroad.” In Gu Jianguo’s eyes, Gu Wei was perfect in every way, naturally with a thick filter on his perspective.
In the summer, when the windows and doors were open, Gu Wei brought Gu Hongjie over and happened to overhear the end of a conversation.
Gu Hongjie turned to look at Gu Wei and muttered under his breath, "Here you go again, talking about your boyfriend."
Gu Wei shook his head and smiled helplessly.
Last year, when he took Gu Jianguo to Beijing to buy a house, he was worried that his secret would be exposed, so he simply revealed his previous plan and said that his girlfriend Zhou Wenyi had gone to study abroad.
Gu Jianguo believed it to be true without the slightest doubt.
At first, she was happy and excited that Gu Wei had found such an excellent partner, but then she became worried, afraid that he wouldn't come back, and also afraid that he would dump her after returning from his studies.
"Grandpa, don't worry, we're doing fine."
Gu Jianguo and Li Guizhi smiled somewhat embarrassedly.
"That's good."
"Your great-uncle is worrying for nothing."
Halfway through lunch, we heard a car horn outside the gate.
Since Gu Wei, who has a wide circle of friends, returned home, there has been a constant stream of people at home.
And several of my friends have bought cars.
Therefore, based solely on the voice, it was impossible to guess who it was at first glance.
Gu Hongjie put down his cue and ran out to open the door.
Seeing the car parked outside the gate, they realized that Zhao Zhengyuan had driven Yao Shulan and her daughter Nannan to their home.
Gu Jianguo couldn't help but complain, "Yuanzi is really something, doesn't he care about wasting gas, driving all the way here when it's so close!"
Gu Wei completely understood Zhao Zhengyuan's desire to show off after buying a new car. It seemed that when he bought a motorcycle, he had taken Gu Hongjie to Zhao Zhengyuan's house.
When Zhao Zhengyuan and his family came in with Gu Hongjie, Gu Jianguo repeated what he had just said in front of him.
Zhao Zhengyuan chuckled, "It's quite hot today, I'm just worried about my wife and daughter getting a tan."
Yao Shulan rolled her eyes at him, but a hint of a smile flashed in her eyes.
Nan Nan is now three or four years old. She has her hair styled in a crooked peach shape and speaks in a cute, childlike voice.
“My dad is right. The sun is too strong. If you get tanned, you won’t be pretty.”
Gu Wei liked the little girl very much and imitated her tone, saying, "Baby is right, we should start protecting ourselves from the sun from a young age."
Nan Nan also really likes Gu Wei because this uncle always brings her delicious food and gifts whenever he comes back from out of town.
She ran to Gu Wei's side on her own initiative and stretched out her arms for a hug.
Gu Wei didn't refuse the little cutie. He grabbed her under the armpits and carried her to the kang (a heated brick bed).
Have you eaten yet?
Zhao Zhengyuan quickly said, "We've already eaten. Don't worry about us, brother, you guys eat."
Since everyone was already so familiar with each other, Gu Wei didn't insist on going any further.
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