Chapter 1304: Chapter 1304: Not Worth Getting Upset Over
Gu Yize hadn’t returned to Beijing long before he started working at the Beijing Institute of Geological Research.
He had suffered quite a bit before, losing a lot of weight. After returning to Beijing, his family kept nourishing him, and with Xinyan occasionally sending some medicinal and food items from her space at Chongyang Mountain Villa to her grandfather here, his weakened body naturally recovered over time.
He’s quite handsome, so it’s normal for female colleagues to like him.
As they were chatting, they heard Gu Yize’s voice from outside: "Oh, Jinxuan, you’re here?"
He Jinxuan saw what he was carrying: "Uncle, are we having hot pot tonight?"
Gu Yize lifted the items in his hand: "Yes, we’re having hot pot today."
Perhaps hearing the commotion in the courtyard, Mr. Gu, who was playing chess at the neighbor’s, also came back.
Seeing his grandpa return, Gu Yize said: "Junjun, go and play with grandpa, your brother-in-law and I will make something delicious for you."
Junjun, sitting on He Jinxuan’s shoulder, was a bit reluctant, but he agreed when he thought about the delicious food.
Mr. Gu noticed his reluctant expression and couldn’t help but laugh: "What’s this, are you avoiding grandpa now?"
The little guy pouted unhappily, saying: "Brother-in-law lifts, high up, grandpa tired, of."
Even though he didn’t express it clearly, everyone understood. Mr. Gu patted the little guy’s butt affectionately: "This kid has a conscience, worrying about tiring grandpa."
He Jinxuan put his little brother-in-law on the ground: "Be good, go inside with grandpa to find your sister and play, your brother-in-law will help uncle wash the vegetables, and we’ll have tasty meat soon."
The little guy was very obedient and nodded: "Alright, eat meat."
Mr. Gu took the little guy inside and saw his granddaughter leaning on the sofa: "Did you guys go to your Uncle Shanzi’s wedding?"
Old Madam Gu also remembered: "I heard from the Li Family’s daughter on the phone, saying it was snowing heavily there, and she was wondering whether you could make it."
Mr. Gu deliberately changed the topic, guessing that his wife and daughter had asked their granddaughter about her return to her in-laws. During the New Year, it’s better not to bring up unhappy matters.
Xinyan, of course, understood her grandfather’s intentions: "We went, my master, master’s wife, and senior disciples also attended. The wedding was quite lively. They are probably returning to Beijing in the next few days.
Before starting work, they also plan to host an event in Beijing to entertain colleagues and friends from here."
Old Madam Gu smiled: "Yes, a while back Granny Zhang came over and mentioned they will host another wedding feast after the New Year back in Beijing, which is why we didn’t attend their wedding in their hometown."
Just as they were talking, the phone next to the sofa rang. Gu Wanqing, who was close, answered: "Hello, who is calling?"
"Wanqing, it’s me, has Yanyan arrived?"
"Yes, she has. Are you finished?"
"Almost, I’m returning after sending them off."
"Okay, we’re having hot pot tonight, drive carefully."
After finishing the call, Gu Wanqing turned to Xinyan: "Your dad asked if you guys had arrived."
A warmth rose in Xinyan’s heart: Today, her father went to meet his friends but still found time to call, showing how much he cares for his daughter.
Just then, the phone rang again. Gu Wanqing, thinking it was her husband again, said: "What now?"
But this time, a female voice came from the other end: "Hello Auntie, this is He Yanqing. May I speak with my third sister-in-law?"
Realizing it was her daughter’s sister-in-law, she covered the mouthpiece and mouthed to her daughter: "Your little sister-in-law?"
Xinyan got up, took the receiver from her mom: "Hello Yanqing, why did you call?"
She could probably guess why her sister-in-law called, and didn’t plan to avoid it. It all depended on her attitude; if they could get along, they would, if not, it was fine to have less contact in the future.
Over the phone, she heard: "Third sister-in-law, I heard from mom about the family issues. Don’t let this upset you, it’s not worth it.
This was originally Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law’s fault, and mom was just muddle-headed. I’ve spoken to her. I called the small courtyard, but no one answered, so I tried calling grandpa’s place to see if you were there."
