May we sweep away the old and embrace the new, so that every day of the new year may bring renewal.
This year, Gu Nanyan was supposed to go back to the Shen family home with Shen Bei'an for the New Year. That's how it is in the capital's aristocratic families: one year at the woman's home, and one year at the man's home.
However, because Gu Nanyan was pregnant, they still spent the New Year at the Gu family home.
And for convenience, they spent the New Year at Biluo Xiaozhu.
Not only the Gu family from the capital, but also the Gu family from Xihua City and Fuyun Island came to Biluo Xiaozhu.
Biluo Xiaozhu has many guest rooms, including many tatami rooms where younger children can play together and then lie down to sleep when they get tired.
People of all ages have their own circles, and they get together to chat and laugh.
Because Shen Bei'an was by Gu Nan'an's side, the younger generation of the Gu family all knew that the eldest sister was now the easiest to talk to.
The younger generation tends to speak more casually.
Regardless of whether it was because Gu Nanxing was punished last year, or because of Shen Beian, the younger generation of the Gu family still likes Shen Beian, their elder brother-in-law, very much.
After all, she's so good-looking.
Besides investing, playing games is also a great option.
Especially after learning that Shen Bei'an was still "Gu Nanbei".
Among the younger generation of the Gu family, there are quite a few who are interested in traditional culture. No matter what your main job is, you always need to have a side hustle.
The aromatherapy diffuses like a light mist, and the sound of the piano is even more refreshing.
"Sister Man's piano skills are becoming more and more exquisite!" Second Madam Gu clapped her hands.
The Gu family does not have the habit of comparing their children with those of other families.
If you have made progress compared to your past self, that is the best outcome.
"We should give our sister Man a performance during the Lunar New Year, so we have to give her a red envelope." Gu Nanman is the eldest daughter of the younger generation of the Gu family on Fuyun Island, and ranks fifth among the younger generation of the Gu family.
Gu Nanyu smiled and said, "Sister Man's zither playing is unparalleled on Fuyun Island." Holding a large cushion, her heterochromatic eyes, one blue and one green, added to her alluring and youthful face, yet she didn't seem vulgar at all.
Murder with the sound of a zither
Gu Nanman's zither is different from Ji Luqi's. Ji's zither is for saving lives, while Gu Nanman's zither is for killing.
"Our Yu-ge'er is so sweet-talking and knows how to talk," said Madam Gu with a smile, while Grandpa Gu was still serving her tea.
"No way, Grandma, I'm just telling the truth. Sister Man's piano skills are just amazing!" The eighteen-year-old boy's voice still carried a hint of childishness. His left eye was as clear as a sapphire, and his right eye was like amber.
Not alluring, but bewitching.
Shen Beian tugged at Gu Nanyan's sleeve, "Yanyan, why is Nanyu, who is so stunningly beautiful, not well-known in Jiujue or even in the capital?"
Those who can become famous in the capital, apart from those with unusual circumstances, are either extremely talented prodigies like Gu Nanyan or unparalleled celestial beings like Shen Beian.
Clearly, Gu Nanyu has both of these advantages.
But in the capital... I don't think I've ever heard of him.
"The Gu family stands neutral. Although most of their sons are talented and handsome, they have almost no notable reputation in the capital. Most of the sons of aristocratic families are famous in the capital. On the one hand, they are enhancing their own reputation so that their families can give them important positions, and on the other hand, they are also building a good reputation for their families."
“And these things are unnecessary for Gu Jia, so he won’t go to the trouble of doing these trivial things.”
The Gu family has only two sons among the younger generation who are well-known in the capital: the eldest son, Gu Nanyan, who is in charge of the Gu family, and the seventh son, Gu Nanxing, who is the president of Cangqiong.
The former married Shen Bei'an, one of the nine most outstanding women in the capital, while the latter, due to the popularity of games today, obtained the position of president before even reaching adulthood, which makes people sigh with emotion.
The young masters from other prominent families are not limited to these nine renowned figures in the capital; many of their sons are already famous throughout the capital.
"As for Brother Yu, he spends most of his time on Fuyun Island and rarely returns to the country. There are probably very few people in the capital who can even name him, let alone have seen what he looks like."
The Gu family is also very protective of its younger generation; it is rare to find photos of the Gu family's sons online.
Shen Beian nodded as if he understood, which explained why the Gu family, despite its power and influence, was virtually invisible in the capital.
It's almost dumpling-making season again.
"This year we're making dumplings, and I definitely won't be last!" Gu Nanxing declared confidently. She had diligently learned how to make dumplings from the chef this year, and she had chosen the most popular fillings: three delicacies and cabbage with pork. She was determined not to be last this year!
"Come on," Gu Nanchang was the first to expose him, "You said the same thing last year, you've been saying it for years." He didn't even try to be number one, he just came up with all sorts of weird and wonderful stuff.
They offer various fillings, such as squid ink, tomato and egg, and cilantro, all emphasizing novelty.
"Gu Nanchang! Are you trying to mess with me?! You always sabotage me, I'd like to see how many of these messy fillings you can get!" Gu Nanxing pouted and glared fiercely at the boy.
"Alright, you two, you always argue when you see each other, but you miss each other when you don't." Gu Nanjin also brought people back this year, and he looked quite like an elder.
"Who would miss him/her!" they both said in unison.
This caused the Gu family to burst into laughter.
"I told you it was right to put Changge in Qingchuan City back then. Look at these two bickering lovers, if they were put together, wouldn't they turn the whole capital upside down?"
Gu Yu was also making dumplings. Last year, when they changed the dumpling recipe, she was the ninth one to do so.
"Haha, that's for sure."
A scene filled with laughter and joy.
They chatted during dinner as well.
Because it was the Lunar New Year, the family members didn't talk about those annoying things; instead, they talked about the interesting things that had happened throughout the year.
The Gu family members all have great voices, and with their skillful narration, each little story is just as good as a radio drama, which Shen Beian listened to with great interest.
"Sister Yan, have you chosen a name for the child?" Gu Yu took a sip of warm water and looked at Gu Nanyan.
Because there were many people, they didn't serve the food at the table, but instead made a simple "floating wine cups on a winding stream" meal, which was convenient to eat.
It's comfortable for everyone to sit in twos and threes.
Shen Beian also looked at Gu Nanyan. He was terrible at naming things, so Gu Nanyan was definitely the one to come up with the name.
"I've already thought of their nicknames, but as for their formal names... we'll talk about that after they're born." Gu Nanyan's voice was gentle and clear, and he wasn't in a hurry to decide on their courtesy names.
This means that the given name has already been chosen, but it's not convenient to reveal it now.
The Gu family naturally has a hierarchy, but with the development of the times, it is not necessary to include that character in the name.
They just address each other by the generational name indicated by a particular character.
"That's good. But don't be like some people who have to look up names in the dictionary on the spot." Gu Yu chuckled, though it was unclear who he was mocking.
The elderly gentleman from the Gu family showed no sign of guilt, serving his wife tea and water.
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