More than ten people shook their heads. Grandpa Sun, who had just been criticizing Zhou Shixiong, shook his head the most. "Girl, I don't like this kind of thing. Only that old man likes it."
"You're ignorant!" Zhou Shixiong immediately retorted.
"Fine, you think you're so knowledgeable?"
Because Zhang Hongmei was there today, the atmosphere was especially good. The old folks mostly teased each other when they got together.
However, it also shows how good their relationship was before.
Zhang Hongmei's role today was to mediate and make these old folks happy.
Lunch was always provided. The chef in charge of Zhou Shixiong's meals probably loved this day the most, putting in all his effort to make exceptionally exquisite dishes. And he was probably used to the tastes and boldness of the people present. So although there were many varieties of dishes, the portions were not large.
"Hongmei, should we call Shouyi?"
"Uncle, let's not do that! He must be very busy. How about I ask Chengzi to bring him food?"
"Hmph! Girls are all about outward appearances!"
"Uncle, what are you trying to do? You were the one who brought this up, so how did it become my fault? You really don't know how to answer this!"
The others listened to their conversation and burst into laughter. They secretly thought Zhou Shixiong really adored this girl! Li Chang'en personally accompanied Zhang Hongmei to the kitchen, where they simply prepared a light soup. However, he still inquired with the chef and Li Chang'en about Zhou Shixiong's dietary restrictions, as he was currently taking medication.
Li Chang'en nodded inwardly; the mistress was indeed cautious. He didn't even need to remind her.
This time, Zhang Hongmei made sour soup noodles. Maybe this will encourage Zhou Shixiong to eat more and whet his appetite.
When the bowl of noodle soup was served, several people regretted it; the taste was so tempting it made their mouths water.
"Hongmei, sit down and eat." Gu Chuanming immediately asked his granddaughter to sit next to him.
He knows these people best; soon, someone with thick skin will surely make Hongmei do it again.
Their granddaughter wasn't there to serve them or cook for them.
Zhou Shixiong got cocky and used his not-so-clever hands to eat with a spoon.
"Wow! It tastes so good! The sourness is really appetizing!"
"Old Zhou, don't get cocky!"
"And Gu Chuanming, look at how stingy you are, aren't you just afraid we'll make Hongmei make the soup?"
"Hehe, I wouldn't want my Hongmei to go hungry." Gu Chuanming just laughed, let them say what they want. Zhang Hongmei just kept her head down and ate her food, not wanting to get involved!
After the meal, everyone said goodbye and left, as they were all getting old and needed to rest at home.
Only Gu Chuanming and his father remained.
"We're waiting for you. You should go and rest too, otherwise you won't have any energy in the afternoon."
"It's nothing, I just have a few words to say to you two, and some things for you."
Upon hearing this, Li Chang'en quickly called two people upstairs to carry down a box.
Zhang Hongmei liked it at first sight.
"Hehe, just like your great-grandmother, she likes this box."
"Uncle, are these my great-grandmother's things?"
"Yes, your great-grandmother was a very attached person to her home. She didn't take her favorite things with her; she left them at home instead."
These are all her old things; I used to keep them all together, and now I'm giving them to you.
"No, please don't. You can keep it as a souvenir!"
“What’s the use of keeping it? Who else can I give it to? You’re the only one who’s successful and normal now.” Zhou Shixiong said with some sadness.
There was no way to respond to that. The father and son sat there, their expressions serious.
"Alright. Stop talking. We'll have them move it into the car for you in a bit."
Hongmei, you and Chang'en go to the greenhouse in the back and take a look. Take whatever flowers you like.
Zhang Hongmei knew that Zhou Shixiong had something to say to Gu Chuanming in private.
He glanced at Gu Chuanming, and seeing him nod, he followed Li Chang'en away.
"Gu Chuanming, aren't you especially proud? My blood relatives value you the most in their hearts."
"Zhou Shixiong, are you jealous? Although I'm not related to this girl by blood, we are destined to be together. In fact, even with family, fate is necessary; human relationships are about exchanging hearts."
"Hmph! You're smug now, aren't you?"
"That's right, this is my granddaughter, the future heir of the Gu family."
"Old Gu, do you think I could have one of Hongmei's children to inherit the Zhou family?"
"Hehe, I knew it! That's just how you are! I don't think either of them would agree, especially Hongmei. That girl is very stubborn."
“You still have family members, unlike me, who is all alone. Actually, it doesn’t matter what your surname is, as long as you have the blood of the Zhou family.”
"You're just talking without understanding the situation, aren't you? If my family had a next generation, would I be acting like this?"
"Never mind, let me think about it some more. Shouyi wouldn't agree anyway."
Zhang Hongmei actually brought out two potted plants from the greenhouse, but neither of them were particularly valuable.
"Just these two pots?"
"Uncle, don't you think these flowers are beautiful?"
Zhou Shixiong shook his head.
"Hehe! I've never grown flowers that bloom before. So this time I just brought back two blooming ones."
"Those weren't raised by you!" Gu Chuanyi glanced at the girl. She really had absolutely no talent for growing flowers. Any flower she liked in the garden, once she brought it home, would wilt quickly. He didn't know how she managed it.
"Grandpa, don't tease me like that. I asked about these two plants, and they're both very easy to care for. I might be able to keep them alive this time."
"Hopefully, this will save the flowers from being wasted."
Zhang Hongmei snorted and ordered people to load it onto the car.
"Alright, you two should go back and rest. Come see me at least once a week from now on."
"I understand, Uncle. But I have to come back from my hometown first. I haven't been home for three years. I need to go burn paper money for my parents and let them know."
"Okay, go ahead, come see me when you get back."
"Okay, I'll definitely come, but your greenhouse is in for a rough time!"
"Haha, it's okay, I'll let them suffer more, and I'll leave my granddaughter to suffer."
"Hmph! You all say that, but I'm determined to raise it."
The father and son got into the car and went home. Zhang Hongmei looked at Gu Chuanming's serious face. Zhou Shixiong must have said something, but she didn't ask. She believed that he would tell her what he needed to know.
After arriving home, Zhang Hongmei opened the box in the study. It contained jewelry and some little girls' toys. But as she rummaged through it, she suddenly discovered three rings, just like the storage rings.
Zhang Hongmei's heart raced, and she immediately picked it up to examine it. It really was a storage ring! How did it get here? Wasn't this the Cui family's?
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