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After Zhang Hongmei finished speaking, the two people in the study laughed. It was truly a blessing from heaven.
"The five men and three women I sent this time are all my men, but you have to understand the saying that you can't see into someone's heart."
Also, I've arranged accommodation for you, very close to the school. You don't need to stay in the dormitory; don't worry, it's safe there, and it's registered under the name of the person in charge. Nobody will pay attention to the residence of a Chinese woman.”
"Yes, I know. I'll live with Wang Xinyi. As for Cheng Guangxu and Zeng Zhongkang, they can go to the dormitory on their own."
"It's better to let them stay with you. It's not safe for two ladies to live alone."
"But it's too much trouble."
"Be patient, safety is important. It's very chaotic abroad. Neither of you two are strong enough, and having two men around will make people hesitant."
“Brother Zhang, I think I shouldn’t contact the people you sent out too often. There must have been someone secretly observing us from the beginning. Let’s just learn on our own.”
"Okay, I understand. We can just treat it as staying with fellow villagers in another place. They're not undercover agents, so there's nothing suspicious about it."
"How are we going to get to Q City with so many people the day after tomorrow?"
"Don't worry, there are big trucks around."
"I'll stay with them, no need to be special."
I still want to see you off.
"No need, you're so busy. We should try it every day to see where we can use this hidden power."
"Okay, let's keep in touch every day, so you won't get so caught up in your fun that you forget about me."
Zhang Hongmei was exasperated. How did we end up here again?
"Grandpa, is there anything else you want to say?"
"No, I trust you. You know I'll be waiting for you at home."
"Okay, I will definitely try my best."
"Even if you work hard, you can't ruin your health."
"Of course, I value my life very much. Brother Zhang, wait a moment while I go get the fabric. You should find a few more people to study it."
"Understood, I will complete the task."
Zhang Hongmei went back to her room and brought out some ordinary thermal underwear fabric. "Brother Zhang, take a look. If this kind of fabric could be made, it could be used to make many styles of clothes. And it would be comfortable to wear. It would definitely be suitable for making pajamas."
Zhang Shouyi took it and touched it. He had no concept of these things, but he knew that this was the fabric of his thermal underwear from his previous life.
"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I'll definitely find someone to figure it out as soon as possible."
"Alright. You should wash up and go to bed too. Don't go to school tomorrow morning."
"Okay, you two should rest too."
Zhang Hongmei entered the space in the bathroom and took a comfortable shower.
Sitting in the bathtub with my eyes closed, my mind was blank. Suddenly I opened my eyes and decided to get out. Time seemed to be passing too slowly, not because I wanted to leave, but because I didn't know what to do, which made time feel endless.
The next morning, after finishing his Tai Chi practice, Gu Chuanming didn't go out. The two of them sat in the study playing chess. They both cherished this rare moment of free time before leaving.
"Hehe, your chess skills are really good. It seems that Ms. Wang has taught you all her secret techniques."
"That's right. I can now hold my own against Aunt Wang, and I doubt Liu Jingze can beat me either."
"Hehe, he's down on his luck right now, I could probably beat him."
Zhang Hongmei rolled her eyes at Gu Chuanming, "Disrespectful to your elders."
"Hehe, how could that be? I'm just telling the truth."
"Girl, to be honest, I think Liu Jingze is easier to manage than Zhang Shouyi."
"What do I not want to do? What's the point of controlling others?"
"Of course, a woman should be in control of her man, otherwise she has no status."
"Haha, I don't think that way. I think two people should be equal, that way life is easier. A spoon will always hit the rim of the bowl, and minor bumps and knocks are harmless, that's life. If you really want to be polite and respectful to each other for life, then you're just looking for someone to live with, not a husband and wife."
"Hehe, I didn't expect you to be so insightful at such a young age. Not bad, only a wise person like you can live a good life."
"What do I understand? I just don't want to be busy outside and then have to rack my brains to make ends meet at home."
"That's good. Men are careless, and women are sensitive, which is why they often argue. If they were both understanding and open-minded, there wouldn't be such problems."
"Thinking about it is useless. When it's my turn, I'll have to wait at least seven or eight years. We'll talk about it then."
Gu Chuanming laughed. Seven or eight years, three years was Zhang Shouyi's limit. But he didn't say anything. This girl seemed to be naturally a bit clueless in this regard, let others worry about it themselves.
"Hongmei, you must not push yourself too hard. I'll stay home and wait for you to come back. I don't want to see you come back unwell."
"Hehe, I know. Health is the foundation of everything. I cherish my life the most, so I will definitely take good care of myself. You should do the same. You must pay attention to your diet, have regular check-ups, and not drink too much alcohol anymore, as excessive drinking is harmful to your health. Also, you must practice Tai Chi every day. I want to see a healthy and robust grandfather when I come back."
"Hehe, then it's settled between us, father and son."
"Yes, it's agreed."
The two exchanged a smile. Zhang Hongmei could truly feel Gu Chuanming's regard for her and how good he was to her. She didn't believe their feelings were entirely pure, but she felt that affection outweighed self-interest, and that was enough.
Wang Xinyi brought in two bowls of soup. "Grandpa, I left the recipes for the nourishing soups you usually drink with Aunt Li. I've made a plan for her, so you can just drink them according to the plan."
"Okay, thank you for your trouble. These are all minor matters. Your main concern is to take good care of this girl. I'm treating her like my lifeline now, so you have to raise her to be plump and healthy."
"Don't worry, I will definitely raise her to be strong and healthy."
"Are you treating me like a pig? I can't even lose weight successfully. And you want me to gain weight?"
"Hehe. Women who are a little chubby are blessed."
"I am already very fortunate, I don't need to be blessed any more."
Gu Chuanming took out a ginger-yellow jade pendant from his pocket. It was about the size of a walnut, and even without holding it in his hand, it felt exceptionally warm and smooth.
“Girl, this has been passed down for at least several hundred years, some even seven or eight hundred years. This is a family heirloom. I remember seeing my family genealogy when I was a child, and it recorded that this has gone through five or six dynasties.” Gu Chuanming said, while constantly rubbing the jade pendant with his hand.
"This was meant for the Gu family's heirs. I'm giving it to you today, hoping our ancestors will bless you." Gu Chuanming finished speaking, stood up, and hung it around Zhang Hongmei's neck.
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