LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 787 - 787: Visiting the Su Family
Chapter 787: Visiting the Su Family
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
An Yun simply added, “Alright, your aunt has made a big bone soup in the kitchen. We’ll have it for dinner.”
Su Bing had already ascended a few steps of the staircase when he heard his grandmother’s words. A warmth spread through his heart, and he turned around to acknowledge her with a nod. The gloom that had been accumulating in his heart completely dissipated.
Upon seeing him ascend the stairs, Gu Zi turned and entered the kitchen. Her sister-in-law was chopping celery, and she asked, “Sister-in-law, what are you planning to stir-fry with the celery? Let me do it once you’re done chopping.”
She needed to keep herself busy to digest the unspeakable worries in her heart. Today’s incident had left her uncertain about whether she could truly guide Su Bing onto the right path. However, she didn’t want to doubt the child excessively. She chose to trust him first, to unconditionally believe that he would make the right choices.
Li Hua noticed her preoccupation, likely due to issues with the child. But she didn’t say anything, and Li Hua didn’t plan to ask. After all, asking might not necessarily help, and Gu Zi would speak when she was ready. Then they could see if there was anything they could do to help. “I’ve washed a piece of cured meat and chopped it up. We can stir-fry it with the celery.”
Li Hua was quick with her hands. In the midst of their conversation, she had already finished chopping the last bunch of celery. She brought out the pot of big bone soup she had been simmering and placed it on the dining table’s heat pad. After that, she didn’t return to the kitchen, leaving Gu Zi alone to cook in peace.
The Su family’s dinner was particularly lavish that night. A pot of big bone soup, two stir-fried meat dishes, a stir-fried vegetable dish, and a cold dish. Once the food was served, Lin Cheng arrived. Whenever he had free time, Lin Cheng would come over to have dinner with everyone before heading off to his night shift at the pig farm.
After dinner, the elderly Lin couple took care of cleaning the kitchen and dining area, while Li Hua went out to see Lin Cheng off. Just as Lin Cheng drove away and Li Hua was about to go back inside, a woman’s voice called out to her, “Oh, this is Gu Zi’s house, right? Wait for us.”
Li Hua turned to see a finely dressed lady alighting from a car, carrying bags of various sizes, and accompanied by two children. Hearing her call out Gu Zi’s name, Li Hua deduced that she must be an acquaintance of Gu Zi’s. As the woman approached, Li Hua asked, “Yes, this is Gu Zi’s house. But who might you be?”
The lady of high standing ushered her son forward, speaking, “My son attends the same school as your Su Bing. His name is Jiang Ping, and it’s him who had an unfortunate incident with Su Bing today. I’ve brought him here specifically to apologize. Is Gu Zi at home?”
Previously, Su Bing had invited classmates over for a party. Jiang Nuan and Jiang Ping were cousins, and it wasn’t difficult for Jiang Ping’s mother to find out Su Bing’s address. She had heard from Jiang Nuan that all the children in the Su family were quite attractive. So, without even finishing dinner, she had brought Jiang Ping and Jiang Nuan to visit the Su family.
Li Hua was aware of the incident that had occurred at school with Su Bing that afternoon. It seemed it involved this child, who still had bandages on his hand. Had there really been a fight?
She ushered the lady and the two children into the house. Gu Zi, upon seeing Jiang Ping’s mother whom she had just met at school that afternoon, was somewhat surprised. “Jiang Ping’s mother, what brings you here? Jiang Nuan, you’re here too. What’s your relationship?”
Jiang Nuan was rather speechless about being dragged along to show the way, but she had also wanted to give something to Su Bing, so she had agreed to come along. “Aunt Gu Zi, Jiang Ping is my cousin. I also know about what happened with Su Bing this afternoon. I’m really sorry, so I brought my cousin here to apologize. Please forgive us.”
Gu Zi was always a straightforward person. At school, both sets of parents had already discussed the matter, and the children had apologized to each other. In her mind, the matter was settled. She hadn’t expected Jiang Ping’s mother to be so polite as to come and apologize in person. She was a bit suspicious. Was this visit really just for an apology?
Jiang Ping’s mother handed Gu Zi the items she was carrying, saying, “Gu Zi, these are all for your children. Imported snacks and toys that you can’t buy outside. So these are your other two children. They’re so adorable, especially this little girl. Wow, may I hold her? Please accept these gifts, don’t be polite with me.”
Gu Zi wanted to refuse, but seeing her enthusiasm, she knew that a refusal would be pointless. She accepted the toys and handed them to Su Bing, saying, “Su Bing, go make a pot of tea for our guests. My little girl is indeed well-behaved. If you want to hold her, it depends on whether she’s willing.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ping’s mother’s face lit up with joy. She reached out to the adorable little girl Gu Zi was holding, saying, “Come here, little beauty. Let auntie hold you. You’re so beautiful.”