During the afternoon, Gu Xiaoxi and Lu Jiansen visited the hospital to deliver fresh wonton soup, newspapers, and a new pair of reading glasses to her grandfather.
While walking through the hospital lobby, Gu Xiaoxi spotted her third uncle, Gu Laosan, standing in a quiet corner with a woman who was holding a medical report.
“I’m pregnant,” the woman whispered urgently. “What are we going to do?”
Third Uncle looked overjoyed. “That’s great! I’ll tell my mother right away!”
The woman frowned. “Do you dare go back? Why did you set that fire when you stole the money?!”
Third Uncle grumbled, “It was all Gu Xinli’s idea! She said burning the lock area would weaken the wood, but I didn’t expect my father to return early…”
Gu Xiaoxi’s eyes narrowed. So the fire was egged on by Gu Xinli after all!
The woman then murmured, “Who is that person who sends your father money through the post office every month? It’s a pretty large amount. We need money for the baby—can’t we get a share of that?”
Third Uncle panicked. “How do you know about that?!”
Catching sight of Gu Xiaoxi nearby, Third Uncle froze, hurriedly stuffing two yuan into her hand to keep her quiet. “Xiaoxi! Don’t mention anything to your grandparents!”
Gu Xiaoxi casually accepted the money with a sweet smile. “Don’t worry, Third Uncle. I didn’t hear a thing!”