Chapter 721: Enemies Are Bound To Meet On A Narrow Road (1)
Mo Beihan walked over with a smile and pulled her into his arms. "Are you not jealous that your teacher who always dotes on you placed all her attention on Qin Li and Qin Si?"
Gu Qingyao paused what she was doing and looked at him. "Oh, please. Am I really short of love?"
They were her biological grandchildren and were separated from each other for so many years. With the circumstances back then, such separation was no different from parting forever and now that they finally met, it was natural for them to be affectionate.
She and Jiang Yiru had a teacher-disciple relationship that lasted for several years only. How could she compare to Qin Li and Qin Si?
Mo Beihan laughed upon hearing that!
He kissed her forehead and said, "That's right. My Yao Yao has people to dote on her. You are the treasure of our entire family. Wait for me here obediently. I'm going to buy some vegetables, and I'll come back later to help you cook."
As Gu Qingyao watched Mo Beihan leave, she felt a little speechless yet also blissful!
In the many years of both the previous and present lifetime, he had always prioritized her feelings and thought of her at the very first moment!
She began to prepare the ingredients blissfully.
Mo Beihan returned very quickly. There were several small stalls not far away from where a few citizens displayed some vegetables that they harvested from home. Some other stalls sold chickens, ducks, eggs, and even shoes and clothes.
The liberal environment had just begun, and many people had yet to react accordingly. At this time, a stable job was still the goal that everyone pursued.
Those who started a small business here were mostly ordinary citizens without a job.
After looking around, Mo Beihan bought some eggs, two chickens and some vegetables back.
He paid extra money to buy the seller's basket as well that he simply used to carry the goods back.
When he returned, Jiang Yiru and the others were still talking in the courtyard, thus he walked straight to the kitchen with the basket.
"They're still talking and are not looking in our direction. You can add some ingredients as you deem fit. Although there are people selling vegetables outside, the varieties are limited."
Gu Qingyao nodded. She had plenty of items in her interspace, but it was not convenient for her to retrieve them at first.
Now that Mo Beihan made a trip out and everyone saw it, it would not be suspicious if she took out some things from her interspace.
Thus, she retrieved some pork, pork ribs, beef and fish.
The pair busied themselves in the kitchen for over an hour and prepared six dishes and two soups.
Looking at the table of food, Jiang Yiru and Old Master Qin laughed immediately. "Aiya. This is the life when Yao Yao is around! It's been over six years. We finally can live a flavorful life like before!"
This little girl's culinary skills were extraordinary, and they had the best meals back when she followed them to the capital to look after them.
Afterward, Yao Yao went abroad, and their lives returned to the "normal" standard.
Qin Li and Qin Si continued to chat with their grandparents. They were already aware of Gu Qingyao's culinary skills – when they were overseas, they had eaten Gu Qingyao's food before. The taste was even better than that of their family chef's.
After their meal, Qin Li and Qin Si stayed over while Gu Qingyao and Mo Beihan went to the Gu House.
The Gu family developed rapidly over these few years. Second Uncle had a very high status and was considered a new talent in the capital. Although its foundation in the capital was not as strong as the large clans, it is also considered to be a ranked, wealthy family already!
When Gu Qingyao and Mo Beihan arrived, the sight of the new environment made Gu Qingyao smile. Her uncles and older cousins were amazing!
Just as they were about to enter the door, a piercing voice sounded, "Mo Beihan!"
Chapter 722: Enemies Are Bound To Meet On A Narrow Road (2)
This voice was filled with surprise to the point that it almost cracked!
Mo Beihan stopped in his tracks. When he saw the figure sprinting towards him, his brows furrowed instantly. How unlucky!
Bai Youran never thought that she would actually meet Mo Beihan here. Throughout these years, she had been missing Mo Beihan so much that she almost went crazy!
She felt that she was really bewitched by him and could not forget him no matter how she tried.
Back when she was still in her teens, she fell in love with him at first sight and was so besotted with him that she even risked drugging him. Afterward, she was brought back to the capital and had not seen him for several years.
Years later, Mo Beihan, who had always been a broke countryside lad, suddenly became the eldest grandson of the Mo family, which meant that they were well-matched in social and economic status. She felt that her affinity with Mo Beihan was finally here.
Yet, after pursuing Mo Beihan for so long, he unprecedentedly went overseas!
Went overseas!
Such a distant place. He went overseas to study and would not return for several years. She was frantic!
Without hesitation, she wanted to go overseas to look for him. It was much more convenient to go overseas, especially since the country became more liberal in these two years. This strengthened her thought of going overseas to find him.
However, her family stopped her and forbade her from going overseas, claiming that there were bad influences.
If she continued to be so stubborn, they would drive her out of the Bai family.
She waited for him in the country for three years without knowing when he could return. Now that she suddenly saw him here, of course she would be excited!
Bai Youran was extremely overwhelmed and was blind to everything else in the surroundings. She hurriedly ran towards Mo Beihan.
Shocked, Mo Beihan retreated quickly and shouted, "Stop!"
Who was Mo Beihan?
In the previous lifetime, he had a high status and held immense power, and in the present lifetime, he was still an extraordinary character. With dozens of years of experience, his demeanor was really powerful once he was serious. Just one word from him could make Bai Youran freeze in fear.
"Beihan, you're back! You're finally back! I've already been waiting for you..."
"Shut up!"
Mo Beihan was livid. This brainless woman really disgusted him.
Honestly speaking, for the Bai family to achieve their current status, they were definitely not foolish people even if they were not kind. But why was the granddaughter that the Bai family doted on greatly just like an idiot?
Her intellect was truly superb!
"Who are you? It's bright daylight. Take note of your image!"
Mo Beihan tried his best to show the contempt on his face.
Bai Youran was stunned and filled with disbelief. "Beihan, don't you... remember me?"
Mo Beihan: "..."
How he wished he could shoot her!
He discreetly shot Gu Qingyao a look to let her enter the house first. In his three years of absence, he did not know whether this woman had gone crazy. The later she knew about Yao Yao's presence, the later Yao Yao had to face this trouble.
Gu Qingyao raised a brow before turning around to enter the Gu House.
She was aware of Mo Beihan's intentions – he wanted to protect her. He could seek revenge on the Bai family, but that was a power struggle, and he did not wish to implicate her at the moment.
Gu Qingyao sighed. Tsk, tsk, tsk! Everyone in the family was used to protecting her. Actually... they did not need to protect her so tightly...
Looking at Bai Youran's behavior, Gu Qingyao wanted to agitate her and let her go berserk earlier!
However, the current Bai Youran did surprise Gu Qingyao!
In the present lifetime, Bai Youran has always been elegant, poised and superior. But why did she look so haggard when she saw her just now?
It did not look like it was caused by one or two incidents and instead seemed to be tortured for many years. What happened?
Gu Qingyao was a little confused. She felt that she seemed to have forgotten about something?
Chapter 723: Enemies Are Bound To Meet On A Narrow Road (3)
There were not many people in the Gu House today as the adults were out at work and the children were at school. Only Gu Chonghua and Wen Ruyu were at home. When Gu Qingyao returned, the elderly couple was elated and immediately chatted with her for a long while.
Their little granddaughter left for six years, and now she had grown older and matured. The more they looked at her, the prettier she was!
"Yao Yao! Yao Yao! Tell me, where's your mother? When's your mother coming back?"
Gu Chonghua and Wen Ruyu were elated to find out that Gu Qingyao went overseas to look for her biological mother and was successful at doing so. Even more so, they were overjoyed that their youngest son, Gu Yunshen, had always been waiting for that lady and actually got a marriage certificate with her back then!
Their multi-talented youngest son whose many years were wasted!
He finally has his own happiness!
After finding out that the lady is from a respectable family, Wen Ruyu was delighted. In the past, she was disgusted by Zhang Xiaohui's presence and felt that her youngest son was delayed by her.
Now that her son's family could reunite, Wen Ruyu had been anticipating Qiao Yuying's return to the country and her wedding with Gu Yunshen.
She was even preparing the items required for a wedding already.
Gu Qingyao chuckled. "Soon. Father has already gone to look for Mother. They have been apart for so many years. Father said he wants to stay there to gain approval from Grandfather and Grandmother before returning with Mother.
"The entire Qiao family has many businesses overseas, and they cannot return just because they want to. My uncles definitely still have to stay there, and Mother would prefer to return with Father. My cousins also wish to come back!"
Wen Ruyu smiled widely. "It's good as long as they return. Aiya. I know that the conditions overseas are great, but your hometown is still your hometown. Any place outside will never be as comfortable as home.
"It's great as long as your mother is willing to return. Your father is their son-in-law. He should stay there to showcase himself. They have been apart for so many years and should take this time to make up for the time."
Then, she frowned and had a serious expression. "Yao Yao! Let me ask you. Does the Qiao family have a lot of businesses overseas? Are these businesses very large? The environment has improved recently, and I saw that many people are starting their own businesses. No one minded them. I was still discussing with your grandfather and Second Uncle about starting some businesses too!
"Those large mansions in the past have returned to us now, and those gemstones and antiques that we hid in the past can be used now as well. Your mother is from such a good family. We need to prepare a presentable betrothal gift for your father. We cannot humble both your father and mother."
Since Gu Yunshen decided to go abroad to look for Qiao Yuying, he would not hide it from the family anymore. Additionally, with the greater convenience, Mo Beihan told him a lot of information, so he knew about the Qiao family's situation.
The Gu family realized that the Qiao family was extremely wealthy, yet Gu Yunshen had nothing, and the Gu family even had no presentable businesses. Such a marriage was truly a little embarrassing.
Fortunately, the current conditions permitted people to start their own businesses, so Gu Chonghua and Wen Ruyu considered purchasing some businesses for their youngest son to increase his net worth. In this way, they would have something decent to present when marrying the Qiao lady.
Wen Ruyu tugged Gu Qingyao's hand and said, "Yao Yao! You studied abroad before and are very knowledgeable. Do you think we can invest now? Your grandfather and I are still a little hesitant as so many children in the family are still working! We are not short of money, but we are afraid that one wrong step would affect their future."
Chapter 724: You Can Only Be Mine In This Lifetime (1)
There were many people in the Gu family. The kids in the younger generation were gradually growing up and would work in the future. Because of themselves, Gu Chonghua and Wen Ruyu had affected their children too greatly during this lifetime, and they were frightened.
They would rather invest later than take another risk and negatively influence their children's job prospects.
Gu Qingyao replied with a smile, "Grandma, if you wish to invest, there shouldn't be any problem now. I saw that people have already begun doing businesses, but there's just not many of them.
"But opportunities will always be in the hands of few. At this time, those who make investments first will definitely have an advantage, but because everything has yet to really develop, the market is not big yet."
Gu Qingyao looked at Wen Ruyu with a smile. "Grandma, you don't need to worry about Father and Mother's marriage. It's not like we are young couples. We have our own lives and don't need you all to subsidize us. Furthermore, your inheritance is not solely Father's. I still have my uncles and older cousins!"
Wen Ruyu disagreed quickly, "So what? Your father stayed by our side the longest and has always been taking care of us in our hometown. We have delayed him all these years, unlike the others who have already brought their wives and children to lead a free life outside.
"Now, all of them are successful and have a house and a job, but what about your father? All these years, he did his best to take care of both of us. Now that the conditions permit, so what if I give him a greater share of my inheritance?"
Gu Qingyao felt like laughing. Perhaps fortune favors fools!
She really wished to tell Grandma that their family really did not need the Gu family's financial aid and that they would definitely be the wealthiest among all the relatives!
No matter what Gu Qingyao said, Gu Chonghua and Wen Ruyu disagreed with not helping Gu Yunshen prepare his betrothal gift. They had five children, and the three oldest ones had long since lived outside and were doing pretty well at work. Their second son, especially, was progressing greatly and even his kids had a promising future too.
All these years in their hometown in the countryside, it had always been Gu Yunshen and Gu Yunshuang who stayed by their side to take care of them. The elderly couple were ultimately most worried about these two people. Hence, they would definitely give Gu Yunshen and Gu Yunshuang a greater portion of the Gu family's assets.
Gu Qingyao thought for a moment and said, "It's not a bad time to start investing now. Grandma, if you really want to do something, you can go ahead without worrying. As long as you don't go against the law, there won't be any problems.
"Actually, many people are already thinking of starting their own businesses. Most of those that you see outside are still ordinary citizens who are selling their own harvests, but, Grandma, look at those who are selling clothes. Those are basically items from the south. I heard that there are many commercial products in the south now! All sorts of clothes and shoes and many home appliances. If we bring these into the capital, they would be very valuable."
Wen Ruyu let out a laugh. "In that case, Yao Yao, you also feel that we can invest now? Ah, I can be rest assured now. I have to calculate well and strive to prepare some businesses for your father."
Gu Chonghua added, "Your grandma is right. We indeed need to prepare more things for your father. Your mother did not have it easy throughout the years, too. Now that your family can finally reunite, we must show our sincerity and make everyone happy."
Chapter 725: You Can Only Be Mine In This Lifetime (1)
As they chatted, Mo Beihan entered with a grim expression!
Gu Qingyao saw it, but when Mo Beihan saw Gu Chonghua and Wen Ruyu, he hurriedly fixed his expression.
Wen Ruyu was very glad to see Mo Beihan.
Mo Beihan was the eldest grandson of the Mo family. He developed very well in the country back then, and almost the entire Mo family acknowledged him as the successor. Then, Yao Yao went abroad for such a long time, and he waited for her. Subsequently, when the chance arose, he even abandoned everything in the Mo family and simply went abroad to look for Yao Yao!
That action delighted Wen Ruyu!
She was ecstatic that her granddaughter could have a husband who placed her as the first priority!
"Beihan! Quick, quick, quick! Come here and sit beside me."
Wen Ruyu waved at Mo Beihan with a beam!
Gu Qingyao: "..."
Since when did Grandmother like this fellow so much?
Mo Beihan smiled as he went to sit beside Wen Ruyu. "Grandmother, Grandfather!"
Wen Ruyu smiled like a flower in full bloom and patted Mo Beihan's hand. "Good, good, good! Did you live well when you were overseas? Were you used to it? Why didn't you inform us in advance that you two were coming back! I could have prepared delicacies for the both of you to dig in!"
Mo Beihan smiled obediently. "Grandmother, you don't need to worry about me. I lived very well overseas. Yao Yao was there too, and all these years, we have been studying at the same school. It was a happy time!"
"Hahahaha! It's good as long as you're happy!" Wen Ruyu looked at Mo Beihan's foolish smile and knew that he was extremely content with Gu Qingyao's company. As an experienced person, Wen Ruyu was more than clear about the feelings of this young man; she smiled brightly!
Wen Ruyu glanced at Gu Chonghua; both had an unspoken understanding. Wen Ruyu spoke, "Beihan! When Yao Yao was in the country back then, she almost married you, but this delay lasted for six years. Now that the both of you are back, this marriage can go ahead already!
"Although I am from the bride's family, I cannot put on airs and wait for your Mo family to initiate it. Throughout all these years, I've seen how you treat our Yao Yao. Now that everything in our family is all right and that both of you are back, let's pick an auspicious date for the wedding! Your grandparents are probably very anxious as well!"
Time had flown by. It had already been 9 years since their rebirth, and Mo Beihan had grown from a young man in his early twenties into the present outstanding man.
He was already very outstanding in his job from the start and became even more prestigious after becoming the grandson of the Mo family and having Old Master Mo's promotion. For a man with both outstanding character and family background to do so much for Gu Qingyao, Wen Ruyu, as a grandmother, could rest assured!
While the Gu family was considered worthy of the Mo family, the Gu family and Mo Beihan had been through thick and thin together. Throughout this journey, with all the assessments and observations, Wen Ruyu had already accepted Mo Beihan long ago.
Now that both of them were back, it would not be all right to postpone their wedding any further.
Marriage!
Of course Mo Beihan was delighted, but he took a look at Gu Qingyao and replied to Wen Ruyu with a smile, "Thank you, Grandmother. I will definitely take good care of Yao Yao when she marries me.
"But... grandmother, do you think that Yao Yao and my wedding should be before Uncle Gu and Auntie Qiao's or after?"
"Uh..." Wen Ruyu was taken aback. She really had not considered this at all.