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Chapter 527: Chapter 527: Haven’t You Heard of the Saying, ’A Woman Three Years Older Brings Gold Bricks’?
Gu Hongwei pursed his lips and said, "I would have forgotten if you hadn’t reminded me."
Guo Jinnian bristled, brandishing his fist and said, "Hey, Gu Hongwei, why didn’t I notice before that your mouth is so sharp? If it weren’t for Uncle Tong and Aunt Wen being here, do you believe that I’d beat you up right now?"
Tong Yaohui and Wen Yun exchanged glances. Both pretended not to hear, while Tong Yao tried her best not to chuckle out loud.
Gu Hongwei’s face darkened, he reiterated, "My home indeed has no space, and it would be inappropriate for you, a girl, to stay at my place. It may lead to misunderstandings and tarnish your reputation."
Guo Jinnian seemed to be picking a fight with him, glaring at him he stated, "As I said before, I could even sleep under a big tree, what does it matter to me how the villagers see me? I don’t know them. No matter how much they badmouth me, it won’t affect me back home. Let me tell you, I’m determined to stay at your place."
So much for good intentions, initially she decided to go to Gu house out of concern for Gu Hongwei being bullied, since he stirred up so much trouble last time. The nerve of this guy to upset her instead.
Now she was determined to go.
Gu Hongwei was silent for a while before reminding her, "This will affect my future marriage prospects."
"Are you planning to marry in this village or what?" Guo Jinnian scoffed, "I’ve been there before, it wasn’t just once either. Besides, whether or not you get a wife has nothing to do with me. If you dare, when I come, you can just lock me out. Anyway, your broken door can’t stop me."
"..."
Guo Jinnian was too thick-skinned, Gu Hongwei was no match for her. Helplessly, he stood up and said, "Uncle Tong, Aunt Wen, I’m going to rest first, see you tomorrow."
"What’s the hurry?"
Guo Jinnian glared at Gu Hongwei, then hurriedly bid Tong Yao and others goodbye, quickly trotted to catch up with Gu Hongwei.
Wen Yun laughed, "Jinnian is so carefree like a boy, if she grew her hair out, I’m sure she would be a beautiful girl."
Tong Yao nodded, "Jinnian dresses like a boy for safety and convenience while doing business outside."
"I think she and Hongwei are quite suitable, they complement each other in terms of personalities. Hongwei is a pitiable child, it would be good if there’s someone truly caring for him by his side." Wen Yun was kind-hearted, having spent some time, she found Hongwei to be a good boy and even thought back then, if Yao hadn’t married Si Chen, it would be good to matchmake her and Gu Hongwei.
After all, Gu Hongwei only has a father at home, and it would be nice to have them live together in Kyoto in the future.
However, Tong Yaohui shook his head, "Hongwei is two years younger than Jinnian, isn’t it? It’s not appropriate because of the age."
Wen Yun frowned at him, "What’s inappropriate about it? Haven’t you heard the saying, ’an elder woman can hold a gold brick’?"
"Okay, okay, if you say so." Tong Yaohui reluctantly agreed with Wen Yun.
The conversation between the two made Tong Yao laugh, but she still had to address the matter at hand, "Mom, Dad, don’t mention introducing Hongwei to anyone recently. The last time we went back, his father just passed away, and the mourning period isn’t even over yet. It’s not appropriate to bring up such things."
"What?"
"Really?"
Wen Yun and Tong Yaohui spoke in unison. They had been busy these past few days and hadn’t had the chance to sit down and chat as a family. They were not aware of the death of Gu Hongwei’s father.
Tong Yao took a deep breath and sighed, "His father’s health was always poor. Because he had high hopes for his son, he hid his illness and didn’t tell him. We didn’t expect that when we went back last time, his father was critically ill, but at least he managed to see his father one last time."
Tong Yaohui frowned, his expression somber, "Hongwei is a sensible and promising boy, we should treat him well in the future."
Wen Yun agreed, "Yaoyao, what food does Hongwei like? I’ll make it for him tomorrow, the poor boy does have a pitiful background."
Seeing the sympathetic faces of her parents, Tong Yao chuckled and said, "Dad, Mom, it’s not fair to just feel sorry for Hongwei. Despite Jinnian’s cheerful appearance, she is quite pitiful too. Her parents favor boys over girls and seldom pamper her, only caring about money. Aunt Hu also had a tough life, abandoned by her parents when she was little and kicked out of the house by her in-laws for not being able to have children. Now she has no one to rely on. Luckily, they’re both hard workers and have achieved financial independence, at least they don’t have to worry about food and clothing."
Wen Yun was surprised to learn that Guo Jinnian and Hu Haiyun were also pitiful, her heart went out to them. She asked Tong Yao about their favorite foods, and decided to cook for them the following day. 𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝙤𝒎
Tong Yaohui also nodded in agreement, saying that he had nothing going on in the next few days, so he could assist Wen Yun in the kitchen. Tong Yao laughed at her father’s words, she didn’t expect her elderly father to enjoy being in the kitchen.
The family of three chatted until past nine in the evening. The phone in the living room remained silent the whole time. Tong Yao went back to her room feeling a bit down, she really wanted to share her pregnancy news with Si Chen, but unfortunately she didn’t have a cellphone and communication was difficult.
Unless Si Chen contacted her, she had no way to reach him. Unable to sleep, she tossed and turned in bed, Tong Yao decided to visit Si Chen overseas once she was done with her current business.
She wasn’t sure when she fell asleep, but she found herself having another dream. In it was the little boy and girl from the previous dream. The little boy was being bullied by several children, and the girl, with her pigtail sticking straight up, stood protectively in front of the boy, challenging the other kids with her wide eyes.
Tong Yao found it amusing and stood by watching the drama unfold, until the children threatened to lay hands on the girl, she stepped in and chased them away.
The little girl seemed startled to see Tong Yao, she asked with an arrogant look on her face, "Why is it you again? Where have you been? Why did you suddenly disappear?"
Tong Yao was taken aback by the little girl’s words. At this moment, the little boy who was squatting on the ground noticed Tong Yao, he stood up, walked over to her, lightly grasping her hand but said nothing, simply gazing at her.
Tong Yao felt her heart melting. For some reason, she remembered what Guo Jinnian had said, so she crouched down, looked tenderly at the two children and asked, "Would you like to come home with me? I promise to protect you and never let anyone bully you again."
The two children looked at each other as if hesitant. The little boy quickly made up his mind and nodded in agreement, but the little girl seemed unsure.
"Where is your home?"
Seeing the little girl’s cunning appearance, Tong Yao laughed and said, "My home is in Kyoto. We have a big house and plenty of money. My husband is also a doctor and he is very handsome."
The more the little girl heard, the brighter her eyes became. It seemed she was quite interested in money and handsome men, but she still lifted her chin arrogantly and said, "Alright then! Since you’re inviting us to be guests at your house, you should treat us well from now on."
