The next morning, Chen Xingling got up early and prepared to go to school.
Gu Qi was originally going to take her to school, but she said that since he had a rare chance to be free, he might as well ride his bike to take her to the south of the city.
Chen Xingling refused, saying, "We only have one bicycle at home. If you want to take me there, you have to pick me up. That means four trips. No need. You should go pick up your son."
Gu Qi nodded: "Okay, I'll go to the logistics department to borrow a car later."
"Don't buy anything over there." Chen Xingling reminded: "My fourth brother has been spending a lot of money on shopping recently, and the house is full of stuff. My parents have told him several times, but he just won't listen."
The fourth brother worked on the ship all year round and came home only once or twice a year. He felt sorry for his parents' hard work and was also afraid that they were too frugal, so every time he came back he would go shopping.
He is now a cadre crew member with a high salary. He spends almost all year round on the ship and has few opportunities to spend money. So every time he comes back, he will spend a lot for his family.
Gu Qi disagreed and whispered, "I've been away on a business trip for almost two months. The old man has been worried about me for so long that I can't bring any local gifts to them. How can I not even show basic etiquette when I visit them?"
His father-in-law and mother-in-law are both kind and generous people. He respects the elderly and thinks it is his duty to buy them gifts from time to time to show his filial piety to them.
If the old man hadn't helped take care of Xiaohu for ten days last time, his wife would have been unable to leave, and he would have had to go on a business trip, and his brother's marriage might not have been properly arranged.
He left his hometown to work in Chongqing, and he was lucky enough to have such reliable and considerate relatives to help him. He must say that he was very lucky!
"Okay." Chen Xingling had to compromise: "There are two bags of tea on your desk. I bought them recently. If you must take them, then take them. Don't take the others, so as not to cause unnecessary waste. Not only will my parents not be happy, they may even be angry."
The elderly have all lived through an era of extreme material scarcity and cannot bear to see even the slightest bit of stuff being wasted. Even though their families are a little wealthier now and have no worries about food and clothing, they still live by the philosophy of saving wherever possible.
Gu Qi had no choice but to agree.
The two of them went downstairs one after the other.
Gu Qi watched her ride away on her bicycle before he retracted his gaze and turned to the logistics department.
"Brother Qi!" A sweet voice suddenly sounded.
Gu Qi stopped and turned his handsome face away indifferently.
——It was Qin Tiantian.
Last night, Gu Yi told him about the romantic scandal that had been making the rounds in the factory recently. He said that Qin Tiantian's behavior was disgusting and that he must not get involved with her, otherwise he would definitely be dragged down by her.
Guo Shijing is the only son of Lao Guo. Lao Guo is a decent and serious person, but his son is not like him. Lao Guo is arrogant and looks down on others.
Everyone else in the factory was fooled by his bullying tactics, but the workers in the technical department didn't give him much face, because they had made their way in the factory through their own abilities, not by the salaries paid by him, Guo Shijing.
Gu Qi is no exception.
Therefore, he did not have much contact with Guo Shijing, and at most they would nod when they met.
Qin Tiantian could only face the good and bad consequences of provoking a man like that on her own.
Besides, it has nothing to do with their family.
Qin Tiantian came forward with a smile, greeted him warmly, and explained that she had rushed to see him as soon as she heard that he had returned from a business trip.
Gu Qi calmly took a step back, thanked her coldly, and asked her if she had something to talk to him about.
The implication is very clear - if you have something to say, say it quickly, if not, get lost.
Qin Tiantian was secretly furious when she saw how distant he was.
Then, she burst into tears, saying that she was a stranger in a strange land, helpless and desolate, and suffered from the cold shoulder of others, and she felt so wronged and uncomfortable in her heart.
Gu Qi's expression was cold and indifferent, and he asked, "Then why don't you go back to the capital? If you go back, you won't be alone anymore. It's not like you don't have relatives or family."
Forehead?
Qin Tiantian explained embarrassedly that she had grown up and could not always rely on her parents at home, so she planned to start her own career here.
She also emphasized that it was very disturbing for her to live in their suite for several days in a row. She felt embarrassed to disturb them any further, so she had to move to a guesthouse outside.
Gu Qi saw through her trick and explained: "You said it yourself, you are a grown-up, you have the right to decide what to do and where to go."
There are countless people in the world who want to find shortcuts, and their methods are varied.
This was a shortcut she chose herself, so who could she blame?
"Actually, Sister Ling is busy every day." Qin Tiantian smiled awkwardly: "I'm afraid that if I stay here forever, it will cause her too much trouble, and I'm also afraid of disturbing her...some of her things."
After she finished speaking, she waited quietly for Gu Qi to ask questions out of curiosity. However, after waiting for a long time, Gu Qi had a cold face for most of the day and showed no sign of asking questions.
Qin Tiantian: “…”
Later she became anxious and pretended to be very guilty and apologetic.
"Brother Qi, I know you are extremely smart. You must have noticed it in your heart a long time ago, right? It's just that you have been away on business for a long time, and there is nothing I can do. In fact, it may be that I have seen it wrong. I believe Sister Ling is not that kind of person. She will not do something to let you down casually."
Gu Qi frowned slightly and asked in a cold voice: "What exactly do you want to say?"
Qin Tiantian was extremely embarrassed and bit her lower lip lightly.
"Brother Qi, I know this is a matter between you two, and it's not appropriate for me, an outsider, to get involved. But we've been childhood sweethearts, and I really can't bear to see you being kept in the dark and deceived. Actually...actually...when you were away on a business trip, Sister Ling was very close to other men...and they were hugging each other."
Gu Qijun's face was cold and ashen.
Qin Tiantian glanced at him secretly and started to cry.
"Brother Qi, I really feel sorry for you... You treated her so well, but she did such a shameless thing behind your back—"
"Shut up!" Gu Qi suddenly interrupted her: "Stop talking nonsense!"
Qin Tiantian was anxious and looked panicked.
"Brother Qi, I—I'm not talking nonsense! I saw her hugging and kissing a tall and strong man with my own eyes. Xiao Huzi was there too. It was not far from your house. Other people saw it too, not just me. Yes, it was last Saturday afternoon. The time and place are clear, and there are witnesses!"
"Shut up!" Gu Qi said coldly, "You are not upright and your shadow is crooked. You look at everyone with evil spirits! Xing'er is not that kind of person. I warn you - slandering or defaming others is illegal and against discipline. Don't do it again, or I will arrest you and take you to the public security bureau next time!"
Qin Tiantian's face turned pale and she swallowed in panic.
"No! Brother Qi! Please listen to my explanation! This is absolutely true! There really was a man hugging her that day!"
"Xing'er came here with openness and honesty." Gu Qi said in a deep voice: "I believe her."
After saying this, he walked away with a cold face.
"Brother Qi!" Qin Tiantian stamped her feet and cried out in grievance: "You - do you trust her so much? I really do this for your own good! I don't want you to be deceived by her forever!"
Gu Qi paused but did not look back.
"My wife, I naturally trust her. Mind your own business and take care of yourself. You are not allowed to interfere in our marital affairs from now on!"
After saying this, he walked away quickly, leaving behind only his tall, handsome and lonely back.
Qin Tiantian was so angry that her teeth itched and her eyes turned red. She stamped her feet and snorted, then stormed out.
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