Why had he fathered so many sons, each one as poor as a church mouse, while someone else’s sole son had already become the wealthiest man!
What a loss, a true loss!
Grandfather Gu felt as though all his children had been born in vain.
Fortunately, there was still a chance to redeem themselves, with a granddaughter who could marry into this rich family and help them reclaim wealth and turn the tables.
Once Grandfather Gu and Grandmother Gu entertained this thought, they instantly felt righteous and saw no reason to feel inferior any longer, for who would win or lose was uncertain until the very end.
Grandmother Xiao lifted her sharp old eyes, and as the three members of the Gu Family approached the private room, she had already initiated history’s most rigid scrutiny.
Every expression on the faces of Grandfather Gu and Grandmother Gu, without exception, flowed into Grandmother Xiao’s eyes.
If Grandfather Gu and Grandmother Gu were used to comparing themselves with Grandmother Xiao, Second Aunt Gu, unknowingly, found herself comparing to those nearly her age, Xiao Shuju and Xiao Shuzhu who had come with Grandmother Xiao.
Like Grandmother Gu, Second Aunt Gu felt a self-conscious shame – in dress and appearance, she simply could not measure up to the daughters of the Xiao Family by any stretch.
Xiao Shuzhu and Xiao Shuju, on the other hand, weren’t intentionally flaunting in front of the Gu family. Both had been brought up as young ladies, accustomed to the envious glances of others, and naturally disregarded the shame-laden looks from Second Aunt Gu. For more chapters visıt novel•fire.net
The restaurant’s waiter came in and poured tea for the guests.
Second Aunt Gu presented the gift box Qiu Jiaxuan had prepared for the elderly, speaking on their behalf, "This is our first meeting; the gift is modest but please don’t look down upon it."
Just hearing this, the people from the Gu Family seemed to be quite courteous.
Xiao Shuju glanced at the gift box and whispered to her sister Xiao Shuzhu, "It doesn’t seem to be some local specialty."
Had the other party brought some local products, that would have been the epitome of a country bumpkin’s city visit. Grandmother Xiao would have completely disregarded such a gesture.
Grandmother Xiao also noticed, and it seemed to be a well-known skincare brand. Her lips curved slightly, thinking that the elders from the other side had put quite some effort into preparing this meeting’s gift, and hence she nodded to the person beside her, accepting the gift.
Grandfather Gu sipped the tea served, its rich aroma prompting him to take a few more slips eagerly.
Seeing her old man about to betray a hint of their poverty, Grandmother Gu hurriedly tugged at Grandfather Gu’s sleeve.
Grandfather Gu set his cup down and cleared his throat, asking Grandmother Xiao, "Your grandson didn’t come?"
The tone was markedly different from when Second Aunt Gu had offered the gift.
A sharp glint flashed across Grandmother Xiao’s eyes.
Indeed, the old couple from the Gu Family were not such simple characters.
Xiao Shuju and Xiao Shuzhu were both slightly suspicious now.
Grandmother Xiao said, "My grandson needs to support the family, so he is busy working outside."
"Is that so?" Grandfather Gu slapped his thigh. Anyway, he had already met Da Bai, and it was better that he wasn’t there—he felt that the kid was quite cunning, having already swindled a dollar from them old folks. This time, with Da Bai absent, it would be easier to speak.
Grandfather Gu thus spoke with the gentle understanding of the situation, "It’s only right for him to be busy earning money. How could he not after taking a wife?"
Grandmother Xiao snorted coldly, so her grandson’s efforts were merely to support a seductress, huh?
Seeing that Grandmother Xiao didn’t respond, and seemingly confirming his words, Grandfather Gu boldly continued, "To be frank, the reason my wife and I have come here today is simple. We want to see if Nuannuan is doing well here."
"They don’t live with me, so I really can’t answer that question for you," Grandmother Xiao replied.