Chapter 280: Break It Off Early
Su He looked at him suspiciously. “Director, are you really better? You don’t have to put on a show just to accommodate me. It’s fine whether I borrow the car or not.”
Director Tian thought, Don’t you know whether my ankle was sprained or not?!
You’re taking advantage and still acting modest!
But when he thought about getting a new car, he hopped in place twice. “Little Su, don’t worry, my ankle is really fine! Just take the car. I’ve been eating well lately anyway—walking around will be good exercise.”
Su He smiled. “If you say so, Director, then I’m relieved!
But I won’t need Little Du. Let him stay and help you with errands. After all, this is for the textile factory—having someone from our food factory involved wouldn’t look good.”
Director Tian thought that made sense, so he called the driver Little Du in and had him hand over the car keys.
Little Du didn’t mind at all. Being a driver was a secure job anyway—no risk of losing it. Not having to drive meant a bit more free time.
Besides, in his eyes, Su He was a good leader, so he had no reason to oppose her.
Su He drove the car to the radio station.
She first went to see Station Chief Liao and gave him the gifts she brought from the capital.
Liao now found Su He extremely pleasing to the eye, though he still couldn’t stop thinking about the script for the night school performance.
Back then, Su He had added his name as a co-author and submitted it to Huaxia Daily, but there had been no response.
He knew the selection process took time, but he still felt restless.
His lifelong dream was to see his writing published in Huaxia Daily or Qiuwen News. Who knew if it would ever come true?
After leaving his office, Su He went to find Tian Xiaotao.
The moment Tian Xiaotao saw her, she beamed. “Little Su! I was just thinking of coming to see you after work—we really are on the same wavelength!”
Su He grinned. “Of course—we’re practically sisters!”
Others: Practically sisters, indeed—just from different parents!
After work, Su He took Tian Xiaotao to the entrance and jerked her chin. “Come on, I’ll take you for a spin!”
Tian Xiaotao’s eyes nearly popped out as she got into the car in a daze.
Su He drove her around the county twice, then treated her to a meal at a state-run restaurant. Before parting, she gave her the gifts from the capital.
There was a white “deliangliang” shirt for Tian Xiaotao, plus pastries and liquor for her parents.
Tian Xiaotao thought, Little Su is so thoughtful!
If she were a man, I’d be crying to marry her!
Su He never treated people well without reason. Either they were useful to her, or she considered them one of her own.
Tian Xiaotao belonged to the latter.
She had helped Su He a lot—especially when she played Luo Xiaoling at Huaihua Commune to deceive Su Lao Han. Su He had explained the situation beforehand and warned it might offend Shen Ruyi or even lead to retaliation.
But Tian Xiaotao didn’t hesitate—she agreed immediately.
Just for that, Su He would look out for her for life.
After dropping her off, Su He drove back to the bungalow.
As soon as she reached the gate, Old Master Ge pushed the door open.
“Little Su, come here for a moment!”
Su He was puzzled. What’s gotten into this old man? Why does he look so sour?
Did my relationship with Gu Chiyan get exposed?
Before going to the capital, Gu Chiyan had mentioned that Old Master Ge didn’t approve of them being together, worried Su He would suffer.
She hadn’t planned to hide it forever, just reveal it gradually so the old man wouldn’t be too shocked.
She had already warned Grandma Su and the others—how could it have leaked?
How did Old Master Ge find out?
“Grandpa Ge, let me put these takeout dishes inside first, then I’ll come over.”
As soon as she entered, Su Xiaoman eagerly said, “Sis, when Grandpa Ge saw that jar of nutritional paste you brought back today, his face didn’t look good. He even asked where it came from, and Grandma said you bought it in the capital…”
Grandma Su, who was about to report the same thing: “……”
This girl really should go back to the countryside for school! With her around, how can I show any grandmotherly love?!
Su He immediately understood.
That nutritional paste was probably Old Master Ge’s formula—maybe even made by him personally.
It made sense. Gu Chiyan wouldn’t have come to see him for no reason—maybe it was for this paste.
So when Old Master Ge saw it, he instantly guessed they were dating.
After getting her thoughts straight, Su He went to Old Master Ge’s courtyard.
“Come inside.”
She followed him in.
“Grandpa Ge, what’s the matter?”
His face was dark. “Besides work, did you go to the capital for anything else?”
Su He nodded. “Yes, I went to see my boyfriend.
Actually, it’s a bit embarrassing—but you know him too. It’s Gu Chiyan.
We owe it to you that we got together!
He’s always been concerned about your health, so he kept writing to me to ask about you. One thing led to another, and we got to know each other… and fell in love.”
Old Master Ge slammed the table.
“I knew it! That brat wouldn’t give up!
He’s managed to hook you in the end!
And you—you seem clever as a monkey, but you’re actually clueless!
Gu Chiyan just sweet-talks you a bit, and you go along with him?
Do you even understand him? His family?
Take his grandfather, for example—that man is like a stone in a latrine: stubborn and foul. Impossible to reason with!
He’ll never agree to this. When the time comes, the man won’t lose anything—but what about you, a young girl?!
While your feelings aren’t too deep yet, break it off early!”
The more he thought about it, the angrier he got.
He knew that brat Gu Chiyan wasn’t honest—and worst of all, he even used him as a pretext to approach the girl!
Su He blinked. “Grandpa Ge, breaking up isn’t possible. We’re planning to get married.”
Old Master Ge smashed his teacup.
“Married? Nonsense! Old Master Gu will never agree! You think that brat can defy his grandfather?”
“But Grandpa Gu already agreed!”
Old Master Ge: “…What did you say?”
“I visited the Gu family while I was in the capital. Grandpa Gu was very satisfied with me. Not only did he approve of us dating, he also gave me a lot of things.
Milk powder, nutritional paste, jujube pastries—a whole pile of stuff. I couldn’t even refuse.”
Old Master Ge: “…That jar of nutritional paste—Old Gu gave it to you? It wasn’t secretly given by that brat?”
Su He laughed. “Chiyan wouldn’t do that. Grandpa Gu gave it to me because he thought I was too thin and needed nourishment.”
Old Master Ge: …Why don’t I believe a word of this?
Are we even talking about the same Old Gu?
