"Tomorrow is the ancestral worship ceremony. You should take Huang-ge'er with you. Yan-jie'er doesn't need to go; she should get some rest." After dinner, the whole family sat together chatting and digesting their food when Old Master Gu suddenly said this.
Upon hearing this, Shen Beian's eyes lit up instantly. This was great! If his wife wasn't going, then he naturally didn't have to go either.
"I don't need to, do I?" Gu Xiuhuang sat lazily on the sofa, one arm around Sheng Hualan's waist, his voice languid yet luxurious. "Isn't there Bei'an? Why don't we just have him go in place of Sister Yan?"
The Gu family is not without such examples.
Back when Gu Xiuhuang's grandmother was pregnant, it was his grandfather who went to the hospital in her place.
No one said it was unreasonable or anything.
“Yes, brother, it’s the same if Bei’an goes in place of Sister Yan.” Gu Lan nodded in agreement, her eyes filled with amusement, and turned to look at Shen Bei’an.
Everyone in the Gu family looked at Shen Beian.
Awaiting the family lord's reply.
Shen Bei'an: It's just... speechless.
"Bei'an, would you be willing to go in place of Yan'er?" Old Master Gu held Old Madam Gu's hand, his clear eyes seeking Shen Bei'an's opinion.
Shen Bei'an: Although I feel honored, I can't do anything about it.
"Grandpa, I don't even know the basic procedures, so let's just forget about it," Shen Bei'an refused outright.
There's no way I can do this.
Shen Beian knew that both Grandpa Gu and Gu Xiuhuang meant well, and there was no better way to express it than this.
But don't take on a job you're not qualified for!
Ancestor worship was a major event in the First World, and it is an even bigger event in this world.
Although the Gu family members are all easy to get along with, he doesn't want anything to happen to them.
"It's alright. With Brother Chen and Sister Yi by your side, you only need to lead them around and say a few words. Brother Chen and Sister Yi will take care of the rest." Old Master Gu waved his hand, increasingly convinced that the plan was feasible.
The head of the Gu family doesn't need to do anything to gain the approval of the clan; as long as the person in power is willing, that's enough.
Gu Nanyi is the eldest daughter of the Gu family in Xihua City, and the third among the younger generation of the Gu family.
"An'an, do you want to try?" Gu Nanyan held Shen Bei'an's hand, his phoenix eyes wandering aimlessly.
In Shen Bei'an's mind, these words automatically translated to "If you want to try it, then go ahead and have some fun; if you don't want to try, then just refuse."
"Grandpa." Gu Nanyan looked at Old Master Gu, his voice cold.
Grandpa Gu received a look from his granddaughter and waved his hand again, "Alright, alright." The Gu family rules dictate that grandparents cannot discipline their grandchildren, so he certainly couldn't yell at his granddaughter, but he could discipline his son. "Go ahead, why are you talking so much nonsense? Yan'er already took care of it for you last year, what else do you want?"
Leading ancestral worship in another family is an unparalleled honor.
In the Gu family, leading the ancestral worship ceremony is an extremely troublesome task.
Gu Xiuhuang: He can't deal with his granddaughter and grandson-in-law, so he turns around and criticizes him. What kind of behavior is this? What do you mean that Sister Yan took over his leadership once last year? Wasn't the handover already completed?
"Okay, okay, I'll go, I'll go." Gu Xiuhuang was quite nonchalant. Sigh, he couldn't sleep with his wife again.
"Thank you for your help, Dad." Gu Nanyan tilted his head and smiled.
Gu Xiuhuang: I'm speechless. It feels like I've been outmaneuvered by my own father and son.
"Grandpa, An'an and I won't stay up tonight to celebrate the New Year. We'll go back to our rooms first." Gu Nanyan got up and pulled Shen Bei'an along with him. Shen Bei'an quickly helped him up.
Gu Nanyan's due date is less than two months away.
"Go back and get some rest. Don't rush to get up tomorrow. Get a good night's sleep with Bei'an." Old Master Gu's words made no indication that Shen Bei'an should go to the sacrificial ceremony.
Shen Beian: What I just said was really just a joke. His wife and his wife's grandfather conspired to scheme against his father-in-law.
"Okay." Gu Nanyan pulled Shen Beian away.
Others are still very interested in staying up all year to welcome the New Year.
The Gu family found it quite amusing that Gu Xiuhuang had been tricked.
They were all trying not to laugh.
"If you all want to laugh, you don't have to hold it in." Gu Xiuhuang smiled brightly, but for some reason, there was a hint of sinister intent on his cool and handsome face.
"Ahem, what are you saying, big brother? We're saying this show is hilarious! Isn't it hilarious, second brother?" Gu Xiuxuan was practically bursting into laughter, snuggling into Si Mu's arms.
Gu Xiuye nodded solemnly, "Yes, brother, you mean the show is funny, watch the show, watch the show."
When the eldest brother starts ripping people off, it doesn't matter if they're family or strangers.
There's a saying that goes around from the older generation: "Don't mess with that crazy Gu family."
Everyone else chimed in.
The person in Gu Xiuhuang's arms gently lifted his chin, "Alright, honey, let's watch the show." His voice was leisurely, and his eyes were full of smiles.
Since his wife had said that, Gu Xiuhuang naturally turned to watch the program.
funny?
This is about the official "Boldly and Clearly Say No!" variety show, and it's a legal education campaign!
The young couple went to wash up together first.
"Yan Yan, did you and Grandpa already know that Dad would say that?" Shen Bei'an rinsed his mouth.
Gu Nanyan put down the toothbrush cup. "Well, when I took him last year, Dad already had the idea of stepping down. How could he possibly be willing to take over this year? The Gu family has a history of having partners take over the ancestral worship, so I thought Dad might suggest that you do the ancestral worship, and then have Grandpa go along with it. If I then speak up, Dad will definitely agree."
This is a straightforward, open scheme.
"What if I had actually agreed back then?" Shen Bei'an leaned against the washbasin, his eyebrows like ink paintings, his peach blossom eyes gentle and affectionate, sparkling like stars, or like fireworks exploding in the suburbs.
Gu Nanyan took off his gold-rimmed glasses and placed them on a shelf to the side, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Then, it is my honor."
It was an honor for Gu Nanyan to have him do it for her.
Shen Beian's hands, which were leaning against the table, were trembling, and a bright red stain rose from behind his ear.
Gu Nanyan leaned down and kissed the corner of his lips. "Wash up first, get a good rest tonight, and we won't have to get up early tomorrow."
She held her belly with one hand, her phoenix eyes lowered, as if she was restraining something.
Shen Beian could easily see through Gu Nanyan's meaning. He reached out and took Gu Nanyan's hand, "Let's talk about it after you've recovered..." His voice was low.
He genuinely had no idea that Xiao Yezi was so good at having fun!
They gave him a lot of strange things, and he blushed just from looking at them. He simply couldn't imagine what it would be like if... what it would be like to wear them.
But... it's okay to play around with it for a little while, right?
His wife should like it, right?
Upon hearing this, Gu Nanyan's phoenix eyes sparkled with a delightful smile.
"Then I look forward to the gift my husband will send." The clear, gentle voice was like a feather gently tickling the heart, with a rising tone at the end, making it even more alluring.
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Today is destined to be a sleepless day for this idiot writer~
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