frightfiction Chapter 246 The Family
Chapter 246 The Family
The little goldfish's eyes sparkled. "Okay, I will definitely try my best to be the kind of person my mother talks about."
"Xiaoman wants one too!"
"Me too, I want some too."
"Me too, me too..."
Suddenly, a string of little kids popped out of the doorway, peeking their heads out and leaning against the door frame. From top to bottom, they were Gu Xiaolu, Li Qingyang, Gu Xiaoman, and Zhou Yi.
Xiao Niu, Xiao Shan, Xiao Shu, and Da Tou are on the other side.
A group of little ones were eavesdropping on the door frame, with unfinished grains of rice still hanging from their mouths.
Lin Chang'er couldn't help but laugh and waved to them, "Why are you acting like thieves? If you want to listen, come in and listen."
Although the little ones were anxious, they still entered the house in an orderly fashion, starting with the youngest.
Upon entering, Gu Xiaoman rushed into Lin Chang'er's arms, calling her "Auntie."
Lin Chang'er picked up a handkerchief and wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth. "You little pig, are you full yet?"
"I'm full!"
"I'm full too." Zhou Yi was afraid of being left behind.
Everyone else nodded obediently.
Gu Xiaoman added, "Auntie, Xiaoman wants to be like Lord Wu in the future, someone who can make decisions."
Lin Chang'er tapped the tip of his nose. "Okay, then Xiaoman must work hard with his older brothers and sisters."
Encouraged by her aunt, Gu Xiaoman was full of confidence: "Xiaoman will definitely work hard."
Lin Chang'er nodded and said to the group of children, "Alright, Auntie has something to do. Go play with your older brothers, sisters, and younger brothers first!"
The little ones all responded with a "Yes!" and rushed out like a swarm of bees.
Lin Chang'er called out to their retreating figures, "Don't argue, and don't fight."
"Okay!" The little ones laughed and didn't even turn their heads.
Lin Chang'er didn't linger any longer and went straight to the second bedroom.
Gu Ersao had just finished feeding Yudian'er when she saw her. She quickly invited her to sit down by the bed, and while holding Yudian'er, she gestured with one hand, "I've been in this room since I came back from the workshop. I don't know what happened outside. Third sister-in-law, were you hurt today?"
Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "No, Second Sister-in-law, don't worry. I value my luck and my life."
Second Sister-in-law Gu smiled. "Third Sister-in-law, thank you so much for today."
Lin Chang'er waved her hand, "We're family, why are you being so polite with me, Second Sister-in-law?"
I leaned closer to look at the raindrops. "Are the raindrops asleep?"
"ah……"
As soon as he finished speaking, the baby chimed in enthusiastically.
Lin Chang'er chuckled softly, "Oh, did Auntie disturb our Raindrops?"
Second Sister-in-law Gu quickly waved her hand, "How could that be? She's been sleeping ever since she got back. She just woke up, ate, and is playing with her eyes closed!"
Nodding at Raindrop's chin, [Our Raindrop definitely likes Auntie.]
"Really?" Lin Chang'er smiled and took out the gold locket given to her by Wu Qingfeng from her bosom, gently placing it on Yudian'er's chest. "Second sister-in-law, this is a gift from Lord Wu to Yudian'er."
Gu Ersao always knew that Lin Chang'er doted on her children. When she saw Lin Chang'er take out the gold locket, she smiled and assumed it was her own. But when she heard it belonged to Lord Wu, she was surprised.
She shook her head hastily, saying, "This is too valuable; I cannot accept it."
He picked up the gold lock and handed it back to Lin Chang'er. Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "Since Lord Wu is so kind, you should keep it. We'll treat him well when he comes to our house in the future."
"Besides, Lord Wu was a top scholar in the imperial examination. Let our Yudianer also benefit from his talent."
Hearing this, Gu Ersao stopped refusing. After all, what mother doesn't want her son to be successful?
He gestured towards Lin Chang'er and said, "Third sister-in-law, please thank Lord Wu for me."
Lin Chang'er smiled, "I've already thanked you. Second Sister-in-law, you can rest assured about my handling of things."
Gu Ersao smiled and nodded, moving Yudian'er closer to her so she could hug her.
The raindrops were also humming softly, as if they were looking for someone to tease them.
Lin Chang'er took the child from her, "Oh, our Yudian'er already knows how to find people to play with!"
The baby responded with babbling sounds, it was hard to tell whether it understood or was just an instinctive reaction to the sound.
Lin Chang'er hugged him and gently patted his back. Thinking of Li Qingyang, she asked Gu Ersao, "Ersao, have you met anyone from Li Qingyang's family?"
Gu Ersao shook her head, the smile on her face fading, replaced by a look of disappointment.
She was still in her postpartum period and couldn't move around too much. There were so many things to do today, and everyone was busy. Her sister-in-law was practically wielding a shovel until it sparked. She couldn't be inconsiderate and ask them to help her find the Li family first.
As for Aunt Li, she probably knew what she was thinking.
Now that the Gu family is living a good life, things are different from before. If they take the initiative to talk about friendship, it will inevitably be seen as trying to curry favor. Therefore, if she doesn't seek them out, Aunt Li will definitely not take the initiative to come to her.
Lin Chang'er nodded. "Well, I heard something from their child. I was thinking about how kind they were to you in the past, so I wanted to ask what you think."
Then, he told Gu Ersao about the Li family's situation.
Gu Ersao hurriedly threw off the covers and was about to get out of bed when Lin Chang'er quickly stopped her. "Second sister-in-law, don't rush. They haven't left yet. I'll have someone bring them over. You're still in your postpartum period, so don't go out."
"I'll have the old woman examine Master Li's leg later. Magistrate Wu has already given me the consultation fee."
"I'll have my sister-in-law prepare some rice and grain later, and have Brother Liu take it with him. We'll give it to them privately. It's inconvenient for you anyway, but I originally wanted to meet their family privately anyway."
Gu Ersao then sat back on the bed, smiled at Lin Chang'er, and said, "Thank you so much, Third Sister-in-law, for always being so considerate of me."
Lin Chang'er pretended to be angry, "If that's how you are, Second Sister-in-law, I won't help you next time."
Second Sister-in-law Gu panicked again, gesturing wildly with her hands, "Third Sister-in-law, that's not what I meant. I'm truly grateful to you from the bottom of my heart... I..."
Lin Chang'er chuckled, "Second sister-in-law, I was just joking with you! Wait a moment, I'll have someone go and fetch them right away."
"Mother, Aunt," they were talking when Gu Xiaoman led Li Qingyang in from the doorway.
Gu Xiaoman took the lead, with Li Qingyang following behind, carrying a bundle in her arms.
Gu Ersao looked tenderly at her son and Li Qingyang, and waved to them.
Gu Xiaoman rushed to the bedside, looked up at her mother and said, "Mother, Brother Qingyang wants to see you."
Gu Ersao nodded, her gaze turning to Li Qingyang.
Li Qingyang then stepped forward and, as usual, bowed and greeted them, "Hello, Third Aunt, hello, Madam. I apologize for disturbing you, Third Aunt and Madam. My grandmother made a small quilt for my little brother and asked me to bring it to you. We'll be heading back in a bit."
As he spoke, he handed the bundle to Sister-in-law Gu with both hands.
Second Sister-in-law Gu hurriedly took it, and Gu Xiaoman playfully leaned over and opened it, "Ew, why is this quilt cover pieced together from different pieces..."
Sister-in-law Gu's eyes reddened. "Because this is a quilt made from a hundred families!"