The table was laden with various local specialties, including roast meats, poached chicken, oysters, fish, shrimp, a plate of green vegetables, and a pot of seafood porridge.
"Please take your seats, elders. I'm starving. Please start eating right away. I can't wait to dig in!" Xiao Bao said excitedly.
"Haha, alright, we elders have all sat down. Da Bao and Xiao Bao, you can start eating."
"Okay, Grandma."
So, Da Bao and Xiao Bao picked up the food in front of them and started eating.
At the dinner table, Su Jianjun suddenly asked Su Tian, "Daughter, when do you and Xiao Gu plan to get married? Or should you try dating first?"
When Gu Bai heard Su Jianjun mention this, he immediately became nervous, and even slowed down his movements when picking up food.
After Su Tian noticed, she gently patted him and picked up some fish and shrimp for him.
"Dad, I'm fine with whatever you say. Just ask Xiaobai and see what he has to say."
Gu Bai replied shyly, "Uncle, I want to marry my sister as soon as possible."
"Haha..." Everyone laughed happily upon hearing this.
"What about Da Bao and Xiao Bao? Your mother is getting married to Uncle Gu. Do you have any thoughts about it?"
Da Bao put down his chopsticks and answered seriously, "Grandpa, this is Mom's business. It's up to her to decide. Xiao Bao and I will respect Mom's opinion."
"Oh my, what good children you are! Grandma is so happy for you two."
"Hehe, thank you, Grandma," Xiao Bao replied eagerly.
Su Jianjun continued, "Hehe, we don't have any requirements, as long as my daughter is happy."
We didn't ask for any dowry; it's entirely up to my daughter to decide."
"Uncle, don't worry, I'll discuss it with my sister."
At this moment, Gu Yuanshan also spoke up, "I also have some properties in Shanghai. I will use them as their betrothal gifts. This is a small token of my appreciation as their father."
"Xiao Gu, you don't need to refuse. You are my only descendant, and I have no use for you. It's perfect for you."
"Uncle Gu, this..."
Gu Bai wanted to refuse, but Su Tian grabbed his hand and said softly, "Uncle Gu means well, let's accept it." Gu Bai had no choice but to nod.
After finishing their meal and resting for a while, it was already evening. They sat together to cool off and continued chatting.
Gu Yuanshan then learned that Su Tian's father was actually the provincial party secretary of Guangdong Province.
"You're Su Jianjun? Your name even appeared in the newspapers back when the special economic zones were being established. No wonder your name sounds so familiar."
"Oh, my dear in-law, you flatter me too much. It's just work."
"The special economic zone is doing a good job, and your provincial leaders also deserve credit."
"How about we have Xiao Gu drive you around the special economic zone?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Bai nodded quickly.
"Dad, then we'll drive the family car there."
"Sure, drive however you like. My dear daughter, you've been away from home for so long, have you grown distant from your dad? Your words are hurting me a little."
"Oh my, Su Jianjun, you're still putting on an act?" Wang Lin asked, looking at him.
"Haha... Mom and Dad, please don't start arguing."
"Girl, do you think I'd dare argue with your mother?"
"Haha, Grandpa is afraid of Grandma," Xiao Bao said happily.
“Xiaobao, it’s not that I’m afraid of your grandma, it’s that I love her and can’t bear to argue with her.”
"Alright, let's not talk about these things in front of the children." Wang Lin glanced at Su Jianjun and poured him a cup of tea.
Gu Bai looked at Su Tian's parents with envy, and then whispered in Su Tian's ear, "Sister, I will love you very much too."
I will never argue with you. You will make all the decisions, big and small, at home. I will do whatever you say.
"Hmm, I believe you. Do you have a temper? I've never seen you get angry before."
Gu Bai looked at her in surprise, "Sister, do you want to see me angry?"
"No, I was just kidding."
As night deepened, everyone grew tired of chatting and went back to their rooms to rest.
"Sister, can I sleep with you?" Gu Bai asked Su Tian as he walked beside her.
"Sure, come in with me. Xiaobai, you want to get married?"
After Gu Bai followed him into the room, he casually closed the door. "Yeah, I've been thinking about it. I want to give you a beautiful wedding."
"How about we get married during the National Day holiday? What do you think? We'd like to keep it simple. Would you prefer a Western-style or a Chinese-style wedding?"
Gu Bai thought for a while, then asked, "Sister, which type do you like? We'll do whichever type you prefer, or how about a Chinese style? Just a simple one will do, I'm afraid of trouble."
"Okay, I've got it."
In Guangdong province, it's already bright by five or six in the morning during the summer.
When Gu Bai woke up, Su Tian was still asleep.
He carefully removed Su Tian's hand from him and moved her long, slender legs off him.
He had just stepped out of the room when Wang Lin also came out.
"Xiao Gu, why are you up so early?"
"Aunt Wang, good morning. I was wondering if you would like me to help cook breakfast?"
"Oh dear, you're a guest, how can I let you cook?" Wang Lin said happily.
Gu Bai replied softly, "Aunt Wang, I thought you treated me like your son."
Wang Lin reacted quickly upon hearing this, saying, "Haha, it's my son. How could you be a guest? He's our family's most beloved son."
"Come on, let's cook breakfast together. After we're done, I'll take you grocery shopping."
"Okay, Mom," Gu Bai said shyly.
When Wang Lin heard Gu Bai call out "Mom," she was overjoyed; she felt as if she were floating on air.
So the two of them happily got busy in the kitchen.
Wang Lin was in charge of cooking porridge, while Gu Bai was busy chopping tomatoes to make scrambled eggs later.
Half an hour later, a simple breakfast was ready.
A large bowl of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stir-fried greens, stir-fried lean meat with cucumber, and a pot of pork belly stewed with dried fish.
"Xiao Gu, are you hungry? Do you want to eat first? Or should we go buy groceries together and eat later?"
"Go buy the groceries first, the porridge is still hot."
"Okay, let's go. Mom will take you to the farmers market. It's very close to where we live."
"Okay, Mom."
Wang Lin had just picked up the vegetable basket when Gu Bai took it from her.
The two of them walked for less than five minutes to reach the market.
As soon as Wang Lin and Gu Bai walked onto the meat stall, they were recognized by the pork vendor.
"Sister Wang, it's been a long time! You're back? Who's this handsome young man next to you? He's really good-looking."
"Isn't he handsome? This is my son-in-law, he came with me to buy groceries," Wang Lin said proudly to the shopkeeper.
"Yes, he's tall and handsome. I've never seen such a tall man in Guangdong Province."
"Haha, Brother Zhu, you're such a braggart! Hey, give me three catties of spare ribs, a pig's trotter, and a catty of pork belly."
"Okay, where am I bragging? I've really never seen anyone as tall as him. I'm only 1.7 meters tall, he must be at least 1.85 meters."
Gu Bai couldn't understand what they were saying. He just smiled politely at Su Tian's mother.
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