During the dinner service.
The elders were chatting.
Gu Xiaoxi whispered, “Sister-in-law, there’s a dessert that’s absolutely delicious—you can only get it here. No other chef can recreate this flavor! I’ll get you some later.”
Wen Miaomiao’s eyes lit up, and she was overjoyed. “Really? That sounds great!”
Both of them stared eagerly at the array of delicacies before them.
Just then, Gu Chiyu walked over, added a chair, and sat down to Wen Miaomiao’s right.
Wen Miaomiao was stunned…
“Second Brother Gu, why don’t you go sit over there?”
Gu Chiyu shook his head firmly. The last time he came to the old mansion, because Miaomiao had been wronged, Xue’er almost broke up with him. He was genuinely afraid now…
“Huh, Brother Chiyu, why did you come over here?” Gu Xiaoxi asked in surprise.
“I get along really well with Sister-in-law.”
Gu Chiyu smiled. “It’s fine, I’ll keep you two company.”
This scene quickly caught the attention of the Gu family, and everyone wore equally bewildered expressions.
Liu Yueqin walked over with a displeased look on her face and said sternly, “Chiyu, go back to your seat!”
Gu Chiyu replied with a smile, “Mom, I’m perfectly fine sitting here.”
Liu Yueqin frowned, her aura imposing as she looked down at her son.
“Do you want to make me angry?”
Gu Chiyu’s expression darkened slightly, but he remained silent.
Seeing that another argument was about to break out, Wen Miaomiao quickly tried to mediate. “Second Brother, please go back to your seat. I’m fine here.”
Gu Chiyu remained seated as firmly as Mount Tai.
Liu Yueqin was so angry her face turned pale. Her usually obedient son was being so rebellious today? Whenever he encountered the Wen sisters, nothing good ever came of it!
“Gu Chiyu! Are you trying to drive me to my grave?”
“Mom, I’m staying right here.”
“…”
The situation was at a standstill, and because their voices were loud, many people turned to look in their direction.
Old Master Gu glanced over and, seeing where Wen Miaomiao was seated, immediately understood.
Logically, Wen Miaomiao should have been seated to Liu Yueqin’s right, not at the edge of the table.
“Second Brother, please go back…” Wen Miaomiao was on the verge of tears. She didn’t want to cause a quarrel between mother and son, especially since Madam Liu already disliked her. This would only make things worse.
“Gu Chiyu, if you think you can marry Wen Ruoxue, you’re dreaming! I’ll never agree to it, even if I die!”
Liu Yueqin said coldly before turning and returning to the main seat.
Gu Chiyu remained expressionless and spoke softly, “It’s not like you’d agree anyway.”
Wen Miaomiao heard every word clearly.
She had to admit, Second Brother Gu was really bold.
Gu Yan strode over, pulled up a chair, and sat down to Gu Chiyu’s right.
Now, Old Master Gu was angry.
Both of his most treasured grandsons were sitting so far away from him. How could he even chat with them?
“Chiyu, both of you, come over here with Miaomiao!”
With Grandpa’s command, the two immediately stood up and brought Wen Miaomiao over.
Wen Miaomiao looked longingly at Gu Xiaoxi—she still wanted to try that dessert! Wuwuwu…
Couldn’t she just sit here quietly and enjoy her meal?
Gu Yan understood his wife’s thoughts and said to Gu Xiaoxi, “Come over with us.”
Gu Xiaoxi was taken aback and pointed at herself. “Me?”
Gu Yan nodded.
Gu Xiaoxi, feeling both surprised and honored, followed Wen Miaomiao and the others to sit at the elders’ table.
Wen Miaomiao was delighted now, looking at Gu Xiaoxi, happy that they could chat together again.
Old Master Gu looked at them with satisfaction and asked, “Xiaoxi, you’re about to take the college entrance exam soon, right?”
Gu Xiaoxi smiled and replied, “Grandpa, I still have one year left before the exam.”
Old Master Gu nodded.
“Study hard. If you do well, Grandpa will reward you.”
“Thank you, Grandpa!”
Gu Xiaoxi replied politely. In the past, at the old mansion, Grandpa had rarely paid attention to her.
Seeing this, Gu Wenyang across the table was overjoyed that his daughter had caught the old master’s attention.
Gu Wanqing was filled with jealousy, nearly bursting with anger. Why could Gu Xiaoxi sit there? Why? Ah!!
Old Master Gu turned his gaze to Gu Yan and asked, “Xiao Yan, do you and Miaomiao plan to have children?”
Gu Yan glanced at Wen Miaomiao beside him and said with a smile, “I’ll listen to my wife.”
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present gasped in surprise.
This troublemaker actually said such a thing today? Only a fool would believe it.
“Grandpa, I don’t plan to have children for now,” Wen Miaomiao said softly.
Old Master Gu nodded and said, “Good, it’s fine to enjoy yourselves for a few more years. You’re still young.”
“If Xiao Yan ever bullies you, tell Grandpa.”
Wen Miaomiao smiled warmly. “Okay, Grandpa.”
Old Master Gu had his butler hand his private phone number to Wen Miaomiao.
This gesture stirred jealousy among those present.
Seeing that dessert had been served, Gu Xiaoxi used the serving chopsticks to pick some up and placed it on Wen Miaomiao’s plate.
“Sister-in-law, try this.”
Wen Miaomiao took a bite, her eyes sparkling with delight as she was pleasantly surprised.
“Mmm! It’s so delicious!”
Gu Xiaoxi grinned happily and wanted to take more, but the dessert had already rotated away. She could only wait for it to come back around.
The two chatted while they ate.
Gu Yan and Second Brother Gu were chatting with Old Master Gu, leaving the women unable to join the conversation.
When the dessert rotated back, Gu Yan stood up directly, took the entire plate, and placed it between Wen Miaomiao and Gu Xiaoxi.
“Thank you, Brother Gu Yan!” Gu Xiaoxi was overjoyed.
Only then did Wen Miaomiao realize that the man before her could be so thoughtful…
“Chiyu, I heard you have a girlfriend?” Old Master Gu suddenly asked.
Gu Chiyu replied truthfully, “Grandpa, we’ve been together for over a year now.”
Old Master Gu: “Whose daughter is she?”
Gu Chiyu: “She’s a doctor.”
Old Master Gu: “Your younger brother already has a wife. It’s time for you to settle down too. Bring her over another day so Grandpa can meet her.”
Gu Chiyu glanced nervously at his mother nearby and said, “My mother doesn’t agree to her entering the family.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Yueqin immediately stood up and turned to explain, “Dad, I’ve met Miss Wen. Chiyu and Miss Wen aren’t suitable.”
Old Master Gu frowned slightly. “Also surnamed Wen?”
Gu Chiyu explained, “Grandpa, she’s Miaomiao’s older sister, named Wen Ruoxue.”
Old Master Gu suddenly laughed heartily.
“Isn’t that adding kinship upon kinship?”
At this moment, Gu Wenhong spoke up, “Dad, how is the Wen family worthy? In the entire Imperial City, there are plenty of families with more influence than the Wens.”
Gu Wenhan said calmly, “Dad, I want to find a girl from a suitable background for Chiyu.”
Old Master Gu snorted disdainfully. “Our Gu family doesn’t need arranged marriages. As long as Chiyu likes her, that’s enough.”
“However, Chiyu, you should still listen to your parents’ opinions. After all, once you marry her into the family, she’ll become part of the household. How can it work if there are conflicts every day?”
Gu Chiyu took a deep breath and nodded. “I understand, Grandpa.”
Wen Miaomiao sat there quietly listening, thinking it was hopeless. It seemed it would be extremely difficult for her sister and Second Brother Gu to get married.
A domineering mother-in-law, a snobbish father-in-law.
And a bunch of eccentric relatives from the Gu family.
“Are you full?” Gu Yan asked softly.
“Mmm, almost,” Wen Miaomiao nodded slightly.
“Grandfather said we should stay here tonight. There’s a room in the attic.”
“Ah… stay here?”
Wen Miaomiao hesitated. The Gu family was too complicated, and she didn’t want to linger. She had planned to slip away right after dinner.
“Yes, it’s too late today. We won’t go back,” Gu Yan said.
As they were talking, Gu Wenyang suddenly noticed the obvious red scratch marks on Gu Yan’s neck and asked with concern, “Nephew, what happened to your neck?”
Gu Yan curled his lips into a faint smile. “A little cat scratched me.”
Wen Miaomiao’s face instantly flushed bright red. Under the table, she pinched Gu Yan’s leg.20 – Do you and Miaomiao plan to have children?
Chapter 20: Are You and Miaomiao Planning to Have Children?
During the dinner service.
The elders were chatting.
Gu Xiaoxi whispered, “Sister-in-law, there’s a dessert that’s absolutely delicious—you can only get it here. No other chef can recreate this flavor! I’ll get you some later.”
Wen Miaomiao’s eyes lit up, and she was overjoyed. “Really? That sounds great!”
Both of them stared eagerly at the array of delicacies before them.
Just then, Gu Chiyu walked over, added a chair, and sat down to Wen Miaomiao’s right.
Wen Miaomiao was stunned…
“Second Brother Gu, why don’t you go sit over there?”
Gu Chiyu shook his head firmly. The last time he came to the old mansion, because Miaomiao had been wronged, Xue’er almost broke up with him. He was genuinely afraid now…
“Huh, Brother Chiyu, why did you come over here?” Gu Xiaoxi asked in surprise.
“I get along really well with Sister-in-law.”
Gu Chiyu smiled. “It’s fine, I’ll keep you two company.”
This scene quickly caught the attention of the Gu family, and everyone wore equally bewildered expressions.
Liu Yueqin walked over with a displeased look on her face and said sternly, “Chiyu, go back to your seat!”
Gu Chiyu replied with a smile, “Mom, I’m perfectly fine sitting here.”
Liu Yueqin frowned, her aura imposing as she looked down at her son.
“Do you want to make me angry?”
Gu Chiyu’s expression darkened slightly, but he remained silent.
Seeing that another argument was about to break out, Wen Miaomiao quickly tried to mediate. “Second Brother, please go back to your seat. I’m fine here.”
Gu Chiyu remained seated as firmly as Mount Tai.
Liu Yueqin was so angry her face turned pale. Her usually obedient son was being so rebellious today? Whenever he encountered the Wen sisters, nothing good ever came of it!
“Gu Chiyu! Are you trying to drive me to my grave?”
“Mom, I’m staying right here.”
“…”
The situation was at a standstill, and because their voices were loud, many people turned to look in their direction.
Old Master Gu glanced over and, seeing where Wen Miaomiao was seated, immediately understood.
Logically, Wen Miaomiao should have been seated to Liu Yueqin’s right, not at the edge of the table.
“Second Brother, please go back…” Wen Miaomiao was on the verge of tears. She didn’t want to cause a quarrel between mother and son, especially since Madam Liu already disliked her. This would only make things worse.
“Gu Chiyu, if you think you can marry Wen Ruoxue, you’re dreaming! I’ll never agree to it, even if I die!”
Liu Yueqin said coldly before turning and returning to the main seat.
Gu Chiyu remained expressionless and spoke softly, “It’s not like you’d agree anyway.”
Wen Miaomiao heard every word clearly.
She had to admit, Second Brother Gu was really bold.
Gu Yan strode over, pulled up a chair, and sat down to Gu Chiyu’s right.
Now, Old Master Gu was angry.
Both of his most treasured grandsons were sitting so far away from him. How could he even chat with them?
“Chiyu, both of you, come over here with Miaomiao!”
With Grandpa’s command, the two immediately stood up and brought Wen Miaomiao over.
Wen Miaomiao looked longingly at Gu Xiaoxi—she still wanted to try that dessert! Wuwuwu…
Couldn’t she just sit here quietly and enjoy her meal?
Gu Yan understood his wife’s thoughts and said to Gu Xiaoxi, “Come over with us.”
Gu Xiaoxi was taken aback and pointed at herself. “Me?”
Gu Yan nodded.
Gu Xiaoxi, feeling both surprised and honored, followed Wen Miaomiao and the others to sit at the elders’ table.
Wen Miaomiao was delighted now, looking at Gu Xiaoxi, happy that they could chat together again.
Old Master Gu looked at them with satisfaction and asked, “Xiaoxi, you’re about to take the college entrance exam soon, right?”
Gu Xiaoxi smiled and replied, “Grandpa, I still have one year left before the exam.”
Old Master Gu nodded.
“Study hard. If you do well, Grandpa will reward you.”
“Thank you, Grandpa!”
Gu Xiaoxi replied politely. In the past, at the old mansion, Grandpa had rarely paid attention to her.
Seeing this, Gu Wenyang across the table was overjoyed that his daughter had caught the old master’s attention.
Gu Wanqing was filled with jealousy, nearly bursting with anger. Why could Gu Xiaoxi sit there? Why? Ah!!
Old Master Gu turned his gaze to Gu Yan and asked, “Xiao Yan, do you and Miaomiao plan to have children?”
Gu Yan glanced at Wen Miaomiao beside him and said with a smile, “I’ll listen to my wife.”
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present gasped in surprise.
This troublemaker actually said such a thing today? Only a fool would believe it.
“Grandpa, I don’t plan to have children for now,” Wen Miaomiao said softly.
Old Master Gu nodded and said, “Good, it’s fine to enjoy yourselves for a few more years. You’re still young.”
“If Xiao Yan ever bullies you, tell Grandpa.”
Wen Miaomiao smiled warmly. “Okay, Grandpa.”
Old Master Gu had his butler hand his private phone number to Wen Miaomiao.
This gesture stirred jealousy among those present.
Seeing that dessert had been served, Gu Xiaoxi used the serving chopsticks to pick some up and placed it on Wen Miaomiao’s plate.
“Sister-in-law, try this.”
Wen Miaomiao took a bite, her eyes sparkling with delight as she was pleasantly surprised.
“Mmm! It’s so delicious!”
Gu Xiaoxi grinned happily and wanted to take more, but the dessert had already rotated away. She could only wait for it to come back around.
The two chatted while they ate.
Gu Yan and Second Brother Gu were chatting with Old Master Gu, leaving the women unable to join the conversation.
When the dessert rotated back, Gu Yan stood up directly, took the entire plate, and placed it between Wen Miaomiao and Gu Xiaoxi.
“Thank you, Brother Gu Yan!” Gu Xiaoxi was overjoyed.
Only then did Wen Miaomiao realize that the man before her could be so thoughtful…
“Chiyu, I heard you have a girlfriend?” Old Master Gu suddenly asked.
Gu Chiyu replied truthfully, “Grandpa, we’ve been together for over a year now.”
Old Master Gu: “Whose daughter is she?”
Gu Chiyu: “She’s a doctor.”
Old Master Gu: “Your younger brother already has a wife. It’s time for you to settle down too. Bring her over another day so Grandpa can meet her.”
Gu Chiyu glanced nervously at his mother nearby and said, “My mother doesn’t agree to her entering the family.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Yueqin immediately stood up and turned to explain, “Dad, I’ve met Miss Wen. Chiyu and Miss Wen aren’t suitable.”
Old Master Gu frowned slightly. “Also surnamed Wen?”
Gu Chiyu explained, “Grandpa, she’s Miaomiao’s older sister, named Wen Ruoxue.”
Old Master Gu suddenly laughed heartily.
“Isn’t that adding kinship upon kinship?”
At this moment, Gu Wenhong spoke up, “Dad, how is the Wen family worthy? In the entire Imperial City, there are plenty of families with more influence than the Wens.”
Gu Wenhan said calmly, “Dad, I want to find a girl from a suitable background for Chiyu.”
Old Master Gu snorted disdainfully. “Our Gu family doesn’t need arranged marriages. As long as Chiyu likes her, that’s enough.”
“However, Chiyu, you should still listen to your parents’ opinions. After all, once you marry her into the family, she’ll become part of the household. How can it work if there are conflicts every day?”
Gu Chiyu took a deep breath and nodded. “I understand, Grandpa.”
Wen Miaomiao sat there quietly listening, thinking it was hopeless. It seemed it would be extremely difficult for her sister and Second Brother Gu to get married.
A domineering mother-in-law, a snobbish father-in-law.
And a bunch of eccentric relatives from the Gu family.
“Are you full?” Gu Yan asked softly.
“Mmm, almost,” Wen Miaomiao nodded slightly.
“Grandfather said we should stay here tonight. There’s a room in the attic.”
“Ah… stay here?”
Wen Miaomiao hesitated. The Gu family was too complicated, and she didn’t want to linger. She had planned to slip away right after dinner.
“Yes, it’s too late today. We won’t go back,” Gu Yan said.
As they were talking, Gu Wenyang suddenly noticed the obvious red scratch marks on Gu Yan’s neck and asked with concern, “Nephew, what happened to your neck?”
Gu Yan curled his lips into a faint smile. “A little cat scratched me.”
Wen Miaomiao’s face instantly flushed bright red. Under the table, she pinched Gu Yan’s leg.