Chapter 260: Looking at Old Master Gu with Tearful Eyes
Today, Old Master Gu had deliberately put on his favorite Zhongshan suit, originally planning to put on a proper show of authority as the head of the Gu family.
But with that half cup of tea spilled all over him, everything was ruined!
What irritated him even more was that the girl in front of him was exactly the one who had saved someone in the park. Just yesterday, he had even thought to himself that this girl was a hundred times better than Su He…
That strange sense of déjà vu instantly made him recall the newspaper incident!
His old face felt a bit stung.
The old man suddenly felt a surge of anger!
All the goodwill he had toward Su He for saving someone vanished with a whoosh!
Just as he was about to throw a few lukewarm barbs at Su He, she spoke first, her face full of delight:
“Grandpa Gu, when the child fell into the water yesterday, there were so many strong young men present, yet you were the first to jump in!
What does that show?
It shows you didn’t weigh the pros and cons at all—you went straight in to save the person!
Your spirit of acting bravely for a just cause is truly something we should all learn from!
If I hadn’t been in a hurry to return to the guesthouse to change clothes yesterday, I would definitely have stayed to learn from you!
I didn’t sleep well all night because of it, feeling it was such a great regret.
I never imagined you would turn out to be Chiyan’s grandfather, and that we would meet again today!
No wonder Chiyan is so outstanding—only an elder with both virtue and talent like you could raise such a fine young man.
Chiyan, what are you standing there for? Hurry and help Grandpa wipe off the tea!”
Gu Chiyan froze for a moment, then took the handkerchief Su He handed him and helped wipe the tea off Old Master Gu.
“Grandpa Gu, Chiyan probably told you already, right? My name is Su He. I’m from Huangxi Village in An County, Beiliao Province. At home I have my grandfather, grandmother…”
Old Master Gu: …I’m not interested in your household registration!
But Su He spoke quickly and crisply, leaving him no chance to interrupt.
Of course, mainly because she had just showered him with flattery, and he hadn’t yet figured out how to respond.
After briefly introducing her family situation, Su He smiled at Gu Chiyan. “Chiyan, help me introduce the family.”
The tension in Gu Chiyan’s heart eased by half. Judging from the current situation, his grandfather’s tricks didn’t seem to have much effect on Little Su.
“Little Su, this is Third Uncle and Third Aunt.”
Su He greeted them obediently, “Hello, Third Uncle. Hello, Third Aunt!”
Gu family’s third son, Gu Wenming, and his wife Meng Li both nodded with smiles. Although Old Master Gu had already set the tone, basic courtesy still had to be maintained.
Besides, they both felt Su He was quite good. Though her background was a bit low, she carried herself with ease and spoke very well.
Gu Chiyan then introduced the fifth branch. “Little Su, this is Eldest Aunt and Uncle-in-law.”
Gu Wenmin and her husband were also polite, and she even praised Su He for being pretty.
“Little Su, this is your younger aunt and her husband.”
Gu Wenfang’s husband, Luo Yong, was quite courteous and nodded with a smile.
Gu Wenfang, however, looked Su He up and down before saying, “I heard you say your family is from the countryside? And all your family members are farmers? Your home probably isn’t as spacious as ours, right? Not too used to it, I suppose?”
The meaning behind her words was obvious—your background is unworthy, don’t dream of marrying up!
Anyone with half a brain could hear it. Gu Chiyan’s expression darkened.
He was about to speak when Su He gave him a glance that clearly said: Let me handle this.
Only then did Gu Chiyan remain silent.
Su He smiled sweetly at Gu Wenfang. “Auntie, thank you for your concern. I’m quite used to it.
As the saying goes, it’s easy to go from frugality to luxury. I’ve lived a hard life—falling into a jar of honey, I’d be delighted, how could I not get used to it?”
Gu Wenfang’s face stiffened. With a forced smile, she said, “That’s good then. But the people our Gu family associates with are all of status—I’m afraid you might feel inferior when the time comes.”
Su He looked surprised. “Auntie, how could you think that?
I’m quite good-looking, my work ability is outstanding, and I have such a fine partner like Chiyan—why would I feel inferior?”
Gu Wenfang: “……”
Do you not understand plain human speech?!
“Little Su, let me be blunt. Your status doesn’t match Chiyan’s. You’d better retreat while you still can!”
Su He’s face immediately darkened.
She didn’t look at Gu Wenfang. Instead, she walked up to Old Master Gu, her face filled with grievance:
“Grandpa Gu, you heard what Auntie said, right?
She looks down on my background!
What’s wrong with my background?
I’m the daughter of farmers, a descendant of the poor and lower-middle peasants!
Is she looking down on me? No—she’s looking down on farmers!
What’s wrong with farmers? Agriculture is the foundation of a nation!
In the past, the countryside surrounded the cities, giving us our New China!
Today, farmers work diligently, laying the foundation for the Four Modernizations!
What right does she have to look down on farmers?!
This is like smashing your own rice bowl and then cursing the one who feeds you!
And she even talks about social status and ‘matching families’!
Nowadays, the people are the masters of the country—we are all its owners. Who is more noble? Who is inferior?!
Isn’t this so-called ‘matching families’ just a remnant poison of feudal thinking?!
Grandpa Gu, I truly cannot believe that under your guidance, such dangerous ideas could exist in the Gu family!
And she even spoke harshly to a young girl who traveled a long distance to visit—she doesn’t even understand basic courtesy! Grandpa Gu, you must uphold justice for me!”
After saying all that, she looked at Old Master Gu with tearful eyes.
Old Master Gu: “……”
What Gu Wenfang said was exactly what he himself thought. So in his eyes, Su He was using indirect criticism—essentially scolding him!
Yet she wrapped her words in grand, righteous principles, leaving him unable to refute a single point.
Although he held great power, if such remarks spread, they would surely bring trouble.
With no other choice, the old man turned and gave Gu Wenfang a harsh scolding!
“Sixth child, what nonsense are you spouting?!
Even if you want Chiyan to find a more suitable partner, you shouldn’t speak without thinking!
Even if you didn’t mean it that way, malicious people might twist your words and label you—what would you do then?!
And to think you’ve recently been attending advanced studies!
Did all that knowledge go to waste?! If you can’t speak properly, then keep your mouth shut—no one will think you’re mute!”
Su He showed not the slightest awareness of being one of those “malicious people,” nodding repeatedly. “Grandpa Gu, what you said is excellent! So profound and layered—far better than what I said!”
Gu Wenfang was practically furious to death!
She shot Su He a fierce glare.
Su He quickly moved to sit beside Old Master Gu. “Grandpa Gu, Auntie is glaring at me—she clearly hasn’t realized her mistake. You should give her another good lecture!”
Old Master Gu: “……”
I’ve never seen a girl with such thick skin! She can’t read the room at all!
Could it be that Chiyan actually likes this kind of style?
