Chapter 263: Then You Can Reserve Your Judgment
Old Master Gu sneered. “You… aren’t you afraid I’ll deal with you?”
Su He smiled.
“Grandpa Gu, I have at least that much discernment. You’re an upright and honorable person—you wouldn’t use such underhanded means against a weak young girl like me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t even have had the chance to meet you, right?”
Old Master Gu clenched his teeth. This wretched girl is sharper than a monkey!
“Little girl, what you said just now may have a bit of crooked logic to it. But I still stand by my view—you and Chiyan are not suitable, and I do not approve of your relationship.”
Su He took a couple of leisurely sips of tea before replying, “Then you can reserve your judgment!”
Old Master Gu: “……”
Is that even something a person says?!
What do you mean I can reserve my judgment?
So what I say counts for nothing—you’re just treating it like hot air?!
“Didn’t you understand? I do not approve of your relationship! You must separate!”
Su He smiled brightly. “Grandpa Gu, why be so stubborn?
You should know that even if you forcefully block us, Chiyan will still date me. After all, I’m just too likable!
How about this—you let us continue for a while. Maybe after some time, I’ll find Chiyan annoying and dump him myself.
That way, you won’t have to pay me compensation, and you won’t have to worry about damaging your relationship with your grandson. Isn’t that perfect?”
Old Master Gu snorted angrily. If anyone’s doing the dumping, it’ll be Chiyan dumping you!
Such a young girl—where does she get this confidence? Does she really think she’s some kind of fairy?
But the old man could also see that Su He was the stubborn, unyielding type. His usual tactics wouldn’t work on her at all—it was impossible to make her back down.
More importantly, Gu Chiyan’s attitude was firm. Old Master Gu didn’t dare push too hard—otherwise, the boy might as well change his surname to Chi.
This matter would have to be handled gradually, not rushed.
Perhaps Chiyan was just being rebellious—maybe the more he opposed it, the more the boy insisted on being with Su He. Given time, he might grow tired of her on his own.
After weighing everything, Old Master Gu’s expression softened. “Fine, you can continue seeing each other for now.
But as an elder, I still need to say a few things.
Setting aside family background, there are still major differences between you and Chiyan.
For example, education—Chiyan graduated from a top university in the capital, while you only finished high school.
And work—Chiyan is now a project leader, with a bright future ahead.
And you?
I’ve heard you’re just a broadcaster at a county radio station. Oh, right—and also a salesperson for instant noodles. You still need to work hard.”
Su He smiled obediently. “Mm, Grandpa Gu, I understand. I’ll work hard in the future!”
Seeing her so docile only made Old Master Gu feel a headache coming on. He waved his hand. “You may go.”
Su He didn’t move.
“Grandpa Gu, let’s go out together!
That way it’ll look like we get along well. Otherwise, Auntie might bully me again!
Not to complain, but Auntie really doesn’t have much of a filter—she could easily bring trouble upon herself. You should give her a proper warning.
As the saying goes, a thousand-mile dike can collapse from an ant hole. We can’t let the Gu family be ruined by her…”
Old Master Gu knew perfectly well she was planting ideas in his mind, but it still struck a chord.
The sixth child had indeed been getting a bit too arrogant lately—perhaps she did need a reminder…
As he was thinking, Su He set down her teacup and came over to help him up. “Grandpa Gu, I’ll help you out! Oh, and this jujube pastry is delicious—when I leave, have the maid pack a couple for me.”
Old Master Gu: …Do you really not know what embarrassment is? Or what it means to not overstep?
In the living room, everyone had their necks craned toward the study, imagining what might be happening inside.
The third son, Gu Wenming, and the fifth, Gu Wenmin, were a bit worried for Su He. They both knew how frightening Old Master Gu could be when angry.
He had already slammed the table earlier—it was clear he was furious.
The sixth, Gu Wenfang, on the other hand, looked like she was enjoying a good show. She thought Gu Chiyan must be blind!
Wasn’t Shen Manli from the Shen family a hundred times better than this Su He?!
As she was thinking, Gu Chiyan walked over to her and said calmly, “Aunt, I heard a program you’re responsible for has run into some problems lately. You should focus more on your work and stop meddling in family matters.”
Gu Wenfang’s face darkened immediately. “Chiyan, what do you mean by that? Are you saying I’m meddlesome?”
Gu Chiyan’s tone grew colder. “Aunt, I’m just reminding you—you may not like Little Su, but you cannot make things difficult for her. If you trouble her, you’re troubling me.
If you do anything out of line again, I will not stand by and do nothing.”
Gu Wenfang felt both angry and uneasy.
Angry that Gu Chiyan was siding with an outsider over his own aunt.
Uneasy because, though he appeared gentle and refined, there was a ruthlessness beneath the surface that was chilling.
Her husband, Luo Yong, quickly stepped in to smooth things over. “Chiyan, your aunt just speaks without thinking. She likes you too much and feels no one is good enough for you.
Don’t worry—I’ll talk to her. I guarantee she won’t act foolishly again.”
Gu Chiyan nodded. “Uncle, I’ll leave it to you.”
After that, he looked toward the study and said nothing more.
Since Little Su thought he wasn’t good with words, he might as well quietly stand behind her.
At that moment, the study door opened.
Su He came out smiling, supporting one of Old Master Gu’s arms.
Old Master Gu… expressionless.
Su He helped him sit down on the sofa, then turned to the maid, Liu Ahua.
“Aunt Liu, how’s lunch preparation going?
Since everyone’s here today, make a few more dishes. Be sure to balance meat and vegetables for proper nutrition.
Consider Grandpa’s taste as well as the children’s… and when we eat later, we’ll use the porcelain set I brought…”
She issued instructions one after another, looking every bit like the mistress of the Gu household.
Liu Ahua instinctively glanced at Gu Wenfang.
Gu Wenfang held it in as long as she could, but finally snapped, “Little Su, you’re a guest…”
You’re a guest ordering people around in someone else’s house—this is overstepping!
But before she could finish, Su He smiled and said, “Auntie, I know you’re concerned about me and don’t want me to take on household responsibilities so early.
But Grandpa told me that as the eldest grandson’s wife, I need to be capable. I should start getting familiar with these things now, so I won’t be flustered later.”
Old Master Gu: …I never said that!
Still, he didn’t expose her. Instead, he looked at Gu Wenfang with displeasure. “Sixth child, you’ve been talking too much today!”
Gu Wenfang: “……”
Didn’t you tell me yesterday to cooperate with you?!
And now I’m the one talking too much?!
Chiyan blames me, you scold me—so I’m the bad one no matter what?!
Unable to bear the grievance, Gu Wenfang’s eyes reddened, and she began wiping away tears.
Su He glanced at her and clicked her tongue inwardly. The Gu family’s fighting strength isn’t that impressive…
I haven’t even really tried yet, and I’ve already made one of them cry!
