Chapter 473 Best Man
At the parking lot downstairs from the hotel, Gu Xiao and his family of three did not leave immediately. Gu Xiao whispered to Nan Zhiyi, "Wait for Gu Yan. He didn't drive when he came."
He opened the car door and let Nan Zhiyi and Gu Zhao sit in the back seat to warm up, while he leaned against the door and looked at the brightly lit hotel entrance.
About half an hour later, Gu Yan finally appeared.
He walked down the steps alone, wearing only a suit jacket and no scarf. The night wind made his hair a little messy, and his sharp eyebrows revealed a hint of fatigue.
After descending the last step, he took out a cigarette case from his pocket, shook out a cigarette, bent down to light it, and took a deep drag.
He walked to the car, turned his head, and exhaled a smoke ring: "Brother, have you been waiting long?"
Gu Xiao shook his head: "No." His gaze lingered on his younger brother's face for a moment. "Can you still hold on?"
Gu Yan chuckled briefly and flicked his cigarette ash. "It's all good. I went over the process with the wedding planning company again this afternoon and finalized it. Tomorrow morning I'll leave from home first, and they'll pick me up downstairs with their convoy. Then we'll all come to the hotel to pick up the bride, and then we'll drive around for a while. Anna and the others will stay here. Everything's arranged upstairs, including the bride's room, which is decorated with 'double happiness' characters. The wedding banquet at noon will also be held in the banquet hall here. We'll pick up the bride upstairs and hold the banquet downstairs, saving us the hassle."
He took another drag of his cigarette and continued, "The best man is Zhengping, and there's also Liu Jiguang and Fang Weizhong from the old compound. You all know them. We have enough manpower, and the process is simple."
"Yes, just keep that in mind. Let me know if you need help."
"Everything is arranged. You can come to the banquet as usual tomorrow. Don't worry about it."
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Gu Zhao, who had been leaning against the back seat window for a while, couldn't help but interject, "Uncle, hurry up and get in the car! It's so cold outside, you've gotten so thin!"
Gu Yan stubbed out the half-smoked cigarette at his feet, opened the car door, and said, "Yes, I'll listen to Xiaoman. Let's get in now."
He crouched down and climbed into the passenger seat, then closed the door.
As Gu Yan leaned back in his seat, Gu Zhao immediately peeked out from the middle of the seat and asked, "Uncle, when we get home, will you go to sleep right away?"
Gu Yan raised an eyebrow and turned to look at him: "What's wrong?"
Gu Zhao pursed her lips and simply shook her head.
Gu Yan chuckled, then looked at Nan Zhiyi: "Sister-in-law, what's your son up to?"
Nan Zhiyi gave him a helpless smile: "I signed a confidentiality agreement. You two can talk about it yourselves. I don't know anything."
Gu Yan had no choice but to give up trying to find out from her. Instead, he reached out and pinched Gu Zhao's little face: "Okay, Uncle won't sleep. He'll wait for you."
Gu Zhaoxin shrank back into the back seat, satisfied, and sat obediently.
The car drove all the way back to the old family house.
The lights were still on in the living room, and Commander Gu and his brothers-in-law were talking quietly. Gu Xiao and Gu Yan naturally went to greet them and briefly recount the dinner.
Nan Zhiyi led Gu Zhao directly upstairs.
"While Uncle is talking downstairs, let's wash up and change clothes so we can feel refreshed."
Gu Zhao was preoccupied with the matter of delivering the gift, and she was so anxious that she kept stamping her feet at the bathroom door. However, she still patiently followed her mother's instructions, carefully washed up, and changed into her home clothes.
Once everything was ready, he picked up the gift box and ran to the door of Gu Yan's room next door.
Gu Yanren was still talking downstairs. The door to the room was ajar, but Gu Zhao didn't go in. Instead, he found a small stool, placed it by the door, and sat down properly. He carefully placed the gift box on his knees, like a little sentry, waiting quietly.
Seeing her son's serious expression, Nan Zhiyi went over and patted his head: "Are you really going to wait here? Your uncle might be a little while away."
Gu Zhao's eyes were firm: "Mom, you go ahead and do your work. I can wait by myself."
Nan Zhiyi knew she couldn't persuade him, so she added, "Alright, you wait by yourself. Don't force yourself if you're sleepy. You can give the gift tomorrow. Mom's gone back to her room. Call me if you need anything."
"Uh-huh!"
Gu Zhao nodded, then turned his gaze back to the direction of the stairwell, reverting to the posture of "looking at Uncle Stone".
Nan Zhiyi returned to her room, quickly washed up, and crawled into bed.
The room was warm and cozy, and the blankets were fluffy and cozy. Overwhelmed by fatigue, she quickly became drowsy.
My thoughts drifted aimlessly, like a kite with a broken string.
The framed painting was already on Gu Yan's bedside table, so he could see it as soon as he returned to his room... I wonder if he would like it.
Gu Yan is finally getting married. With the Chen family's support and his own abilities, his life in Huacheng will definitely be good.
During the dinner tonight, there was a palpable warmth between him and Chen Anna. Now Gu Yan will have someone to care for him and won't be lonely anymore... It would be best if they could have a child soon, whether it's a boy or a girl, to make Commander Gu happy and fulfill one of the old man's wishes...
As I thought about it, my eyelids grew heavier and heavier.
In a daze, she heard light footsteps and the sound of a door opening and closing. She struggled to open her eyes a crack and saw that it was Gu Xiao who came in.
"Is your son still with Gu Yan?"
"Yes, Gu Yan's room door is closed, and the two of them are whispering to each other inside."
Gu Xiao didn't approach; he was covered in the smell of cigarettes and was afraid his wife would find it offensive.
Nan Zhiyi yawned. "Alright... let them be."
"You go to sleep first, don't wait for him."
Looking at her sleepy face curled up in the quilt, Gu Xiao rubbed his fingertips together, resisting the urge to touch her, and turned to go to the bathroom to wash up.
When he returned to bed, Nan Zhiyi was startled and snuggled closer to him, automatically seeking that familiar, warm embrace. Her eyes were still closed as she murmured, "Our son hasn't come back yet..."
Gu Xiao pulled her close. "Don't worry about him. I went to Gu Yan's door just now and heard voices inside. I guess they're sleeping there tonight. They're really inseparable."
Nan Zhiyi gave a vague "Mmm": "Then let's go to sleep early, tomorrow is a big day."
Gu Xiao gently stroked her back, then grabbed her messy hands. "My wife seems so well-behaved, but why are her hands so restless?"
He sensed the threat he posed.
Nan Zhiyi stopped moving and obediently said, "I was wrong. I won't bother you anymore, okay?"
Gu Xiao laughed: "So, you knew you were harassing me?"
Nan Zhiyi had no rebuttal. She closed her eyes and kissed his chin in a flattering manner, "I apologize to you."
She buried her face in his chest and remained motionless.
Gu Xiao listened to her soft breathing, then listened to the barely audible sounds from the next room, and closed his eyes as well.
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