ebookland Chapter 121 I'll run errands again next time
Chapter 121 I'll run errands again next time
Although the Gu family elders explained to people with smiles every day that their second daughter-in-law was fine, many people still felt that they were putting on a brave face. The Gu parents were too lazy to explain anymore; they couldn't control what people thought.
A few days later, a jeep drove into Huakai Brigade and stopped at the village entrance. Shu Yun got out of the car and sneezed as the cold wind blew in. Gu Jun, who got out after her, quickly wrapped his scarf around Shu Yun's head and said, "Be careful not to catch a cold."
The man in the driver's seat rolled down the window and said to Gu Jun, "Then I'll be going now. Let's get together again sometime."
Gu Jun waved to the people, "Let's get together again sometime."
This man was Gu Jun's former comrade-in-arms. After retiring due to injury, he now works as a truck driver. A few days ago, his wife had a cold, and he was at the hospital getting medicine when he ran into Gu Jun. When Gu Jun mentioned that his wife was at the hospital, his comrade-in-arms was very enthusiastic and offered to take him home on his way to avoid the bumpy ride in the oxcart. Gu Jun thought it made sense and agreed.
There were cars in the village, and many people gathered around to watch, but they were a step too late. They only saw the back of the car, and they didn't even see Gu Lao Er's wife. Gu Jun had her wrapped up tightly, and only her eyes were showing.
Afraid that Shu Yun would get cold, Gu Jun would occasionally adjust her scarf as they walked, and hold her small hands and tuck them into his military overcoat to keep them warm. The Gu family lived at the end of the village, and there was a dirt road that was not short to walk from the village entrance to their home. Gu Jun suggested halfway through the walk, "How about I carry you back?"
Shu Yun shook her head. In broad daylight, she didn't want to become the center of attention. But then she narrowed her eyes and squeezed Gu Jun's large hand. "Why do I feel like you've been unusually attentive ever since I got pregnant?"
"Heh, men, it seems children are more important, huh?" Shu Yun said, pinching Gu Jun's calloused palm hard with her claws, which felt like a tickle to Gu Jun.
Instinctively sensing that the visitor had ill intentions, Gu Jun shook his head warily, "No, I will care about you the same whether you have children or not."
Shu Yun continued to stare at him. "Really? I don't believe it."
Gu Jun sighed and turned her head slightly away. "Don't look at me when you walk. Watch where you're going."
Shu Yun snorted.
Gu Jun then said, "But I was really happy to know you were pregnant. Just thinking about how in a few months a child who looks like me and you, and who has both of our bloodlines, will be born makes my heart beat very fast. I'm really looking forward to it."
Shu Yun poured cold water on his enthusiasm, saying, "There's a long way to go. A pregnancy lasts ten months, so there's at least another six months to go. Besides, what are the chances that it will look like both you and me? Maybe it will look like me, but not like you?"
Gu Jun was still in a good mood. "It's good that you look like me. You're good-looking, and I'm pretty just like you."
The two chatted as they returned home. Lunch had been prepared long ago and was just waiting for the young couple to come back.
Gu Yuanyuan stepped forward and asked with concern, "Second sister-in-law, you're back! Have you recovered?"
Shu Yun nodded. "It's all better now, thank you for your concern, Yuanyuan."
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As night fell, Gu Yuanyuan lay in bed, unable to sleep. She had worked all day and hadn't eaten much for dinner, so she was starting to feel hungry again. She put on a coat and got out of bed, pressing her ear against the wall to listen for any sounds. Seeing that there was no noise from next door, she figured the elderly couple must be asleep by now, so she tiptoed toward the kitchen.
Before she even got close, her nose twitched – it smelled so good! Then, her stomach rumbled loudly, especially clear in the quiet night. Gu Yuanyuan then saw her grandmother open the kitchen door, frowning as she looked at her daughter who had come to steal some food. "What are you doing?"
Gu Yuanyuan straightened up and asked in return, "What are you doing?"
"Hey." Wang Xiuwen reached out to grab Gu Yuanyuan's ear, but Gu Yuanyuan quickly begged for mercy, "No, no, no, I was just hungry, so I came to see what we had to eat. Mom, what are you doing so late at night? It smells so good! Let me smell it, it smells like red dates and brown sugar!"
These are all precious items. Has the old lady changed her ways?
Did she cook for herself in the middle of the night? Or was the old lady secretly eating behind her own daughter's back without her knowing?
Wang Xiuwen said irritably, "All you ever do is eat. You don't eat when it's mealtime, and you have to come out to find food in the middle of the night."
"His nose is quite sharp," Wang Xiuwen muttered.
Gu Yuanyuan giggled and slipped sideways into the kitchen. She saw red dates and white fungus simmering in a large pot on the stove, and her mouth immediately watered. She said coquettishly, "Mom, I want to eat too."
Wang Xiuwen: "Tell me, when has there ever been a time when food was served to you and we forgot to give you any? Go, get two bowls from the cupboard."
"Oh, oh, oh." Gu Yuanyuan quickly took out two bowls and watched eagerly as Wang Xiuwen scooped red dates and white fungus into the bowls. They were sticky and sweet. Gu Yuanyuan was about to take a bite when Wang Xiuwen stopped her, "You eat later."
As Wang Xiuwen spoke, she pushed another bowl of red dates and white fungus forward, saying, "Your second sister-in-law shouldn't be asleep yet. I see there are lights on in the room. You can take this bowl to her."
Gu Yuanyuan pouted, "Why? You can't go by yourself. You always make me run errands."
Wang Xiuwen snorted, "You don't want to eat it, huh? Then you don't have to eat it either."
"Oh, Mom, my dearest mother, I'll go, I'll go, okay?" Gu Yuanyuan quickly protected her bowl, but she was still very curious, so she asked, "But why? I feel that my second sister-in-law is quite easy to talk to. She is good-looking and speaks gently. Why don't you go? You can also get closer to your mother-in-law."
Wang Xiuwen was a little embarrassed and whispered, "Hey, I don't know either. I feel awkward around your second sister-in-law, and I can't even speak coherently. I'm not going, you should go. But when you give it to her, tell her that I cooked it."
"Tch." The old lady had quite a few ulterior motives. "Alright, I understand."
After Gu Yuanyuan left, Wang Xiuwen divided the remaining red dates and white fungus into two bowls, one for her and the other for her eldest daughter-in-law.
Wang Xiuwen is always fair in her dealings and will never let herself be taken advantage of. Therefore, although she has a reputation for being outspoken, she has many friends, and her family members get along harmoniously.
Shu Yun received a bowl of hot red date and white fungus soup, thanked Gu Yuanyuan softly, and gave her two packs of biscuits from the things she brought back from town.
Gu Yuanyuan looked at the cream-flavored cookies in her hand and was overjoyed. The addition of the word "cream" immediately increased the value of the ordinary cookies. Although she could smell the aroma of cookies every time she passed by a pastry shop, she was always reluctant to spend money. This time, she was able to taste them, and she would definitely come back to run errands again next time!