Chapter Thirty-Seven: Blatant Check-in
"Looking for me?" Gu Lan put down the book when he heard this, and after thinking about it for a long time, he didn't expect that anyone would come to the Gu family to find him, so he was puzzled, and he looked up and asked Aunt Liu, "Didn't they say anything?" ”
"When I asked, they kept saying they wanted to see you, and they wouldn't say anything else." Aunt Liu didn't ask anything.
"Well, I know," Gu Lanxin took off the blanket covering his lap and stood up, "Then I'll go down and take a look." ”
Lin Hui and Lin Manxi stood in front of the villa, one apprehensive and the other calm.
"Mom, it's not good for us to come to the door like this today, what if Gu Lanxin is in a hurry?" Lin Manxi lowered her voice and asked Lin Hui, Lin Hui now took her to appear openly at the Gu family, in case she upset Chu Yunfeng, she didn't want to lose everything now, but Lin Hui said that if she succeeded today, her life would be better in the future, and she was both looking forward to and worrying in her heart.
"What are you afraid of, since we have already come, how can we go back!" Lin Hui didn't feel bad, it was Chu Yunfeng who abandoned him back then, and now he just came to get back everything that belonged to him, what is there to be afraid of!
Lin Hui knew Chu Yunfeng's personality very well, and dared to come to the door today, because he saw that Chu Yunfeng would not make a big deal even if he knew, and turned his head and told Lin Manxi, "Don't talk nonsense today, look at my eyes and act." ”
As soon as the mother and daughter finished speaking, Aunt Liu appeared at the staircase with Gu Lanxin.
Gu Lanxin is still dressed in plain clothes, without powder, and his steps are light, as if he is from a small town in the south of the Yangtze River.
Lin Hui stared at Gu Lanxin, the hidden jealousy in her eyes was about to sweep her, why should she Gu Lanxin not eat the suffering of the world, all this should have been mine!
"Manxi, you're back. Who is this? Gu Lanxin's eyes swept over Lin Hui and stopped at Lin Manxi, the two people in front of him looked so similar, did they? Gu Lanxin suppressed the shock in his heart, and there was still no wave on his face.
"Aunt Gu, this is my mother." Lin Manxi had already seen Gu Lanxin, and thinking of Gu Lanxin's weak appearance, the apprehension just now was gone.
Gu Lanxin's eyes were a little cold when he heard this.
A daughter just came, and now a mother is here. Who else will be in the future?
"Sister Gu, hello, I'm Lin Hui." Lin Hui opened her mouth to get closer.
"Miss Lin, I don't have a sister, please call me Mrs. Chu." This title made Gu Lan's heart very uncomfortable, and she immediately blocked Lin Hui's deliberate trick.
I didn't expect Gu Lan's heart to be so direct, Lin Hui hid her jealousy, and her face was weak and pitiful, "Yes, Mrs. Chu." I know it's not good to bother like this, but I can't twist Manxi," Lin Hui lowered her head and wiped her tears with her hand, with a sad expression, "I am a woman who is helpless, only Manxi has a daughter, and I don't have the ability to give her a good life, but now that Manxi has recognized his father, life can be better." But she is too filial, and she can't bear to see me living alone in a rental house, so she has to pull me to live with her, Mrs. Chu, I know this is very bad, so I want to see how she is doing now, and I don't ask for anything else. After thinking about it, he added, "Mrs. Chu, I can also do some housework, and I will try not to trouble you." ”
Lin Manxi was also very surprised, she didn't know that Lin Hui was trying to pretend to be pitiful to win sympathy, and understood what Lin Hui meant, so she quickly came to her senses, walked a few steps in front of Gu Lanxin, and gently put her hand on Gu Lanxin's arm, her apricot eyes were flushed, "Aunt Gu, please let my mother live in, I really can't rest assured that she stays alone in a small and dilapidated rental house." ”
Gu Lanxin didn't expect Lin Hui to come to this trick, if the Chu family could come in so easily, then it would not be her who married Chu Yunfeng but Lin Hui.
"Manxi, don't embarrass Mrs. Chu." Lin Hui persuaded at the right time, Gu Lanxin's reaction made her very proud, everyone said that Gu Lanxin was virtuous and generous, and soft-hearted, and she couldn't stand the begging of others. With the addition of Manxi, she is settled in this house today.
Gu Lan was a little resentful, she had always known that Chu Yunfeng had a childhood sweetheart, and she hadn't let it go for so many years, she thought that after many years, there would be no problem. I never thought that one day I would be approached by someone!
"Aunt Gu," Lin Manxi looked at Gu Lan's heart in a daze, shook the hand on Gu Lanxin's arm, and continued: "Please, just let my mother live with me, okay?" I can share a room with my mom and we promise it won't disturb you. ”
"Manxi, don't do this, it's too embarrassing for Mrs. Chu." Lin Hui said and pretended to step forward and tried to pull Lin Manxi away from Gu Lanxin's side, but Lin Manxi waved his hand away.
"Mom, we have been dependent on each other for so many years, and we have suffered a lot, and now that I finally saw my father, I don't have to suffer from hunger and cold anymore, do you want me to abandon you like this?" Lin Manxi shed tears excitedly as she spoke, she was already well-behaved and weak, and she looked even more unbearable at this time.
"Manxi, I know you're good for me, but it's too embarrassing for Mrs. Chu to do this!" Lin Hui lowered her head and wiped her tears to hide the meaning of success in her eyes, as if she looked sad.
The mother and daughter glanced at each other and didn't speak, just bowed their heads and wiped their tears, but they both understood each other's meaning.
Lin Manxi raised his head and continued to disturb Gu Lanxin's mind: "Aunt Gu, please." My mother is so lonely and lonely, so pitiful! ”
Gu Lanxin sneered in his heart when he listened, and looked at Lin Hui's eyes without any emotion, "Miss Lin, Yun Feng has recognized Manxi now, I have no opinion." But I hope you understand that the reason why I'm willing to let Man Creek get started is because I think the child is innocent. Fathers always have to take on some upbringing responsibilities. But the adult's fault is borne by the adult. Is that right? ”
Lin Hui was caught off guard by Gu Lanxin's words, she didn't expect it to be like this!
Seeing that Lin Hui was stunned and didn't speak, Gu Lanxin continued, "I know that Manxi has filial piety and wants to live with his mother, and I won't stop it." If you don't think the rental house is suitable, there are quite a few two-bedroom houses near Manxi School, and I can let you choose one. Manxi is not small, and when she finishes her studies, I can find her a better job, and you can live well if you are self-reliant. ”
Lin Manxi didn't expect Gu Lanxin to include her, so she would have no reason to go back to the Chu family. Originally, she was a little older than Chu Qiyue, and she was about to graduate, so such a result would definitely not happen!
"Aunt Gu, we just want to stay with Dad for a few more days, if you don't agree, we won't force it." Lin Manxi's voice was weak, but his expression when he lowered his head was full of hatred.
Lin Hui also hated it! Outsiders say that Gu Lanxin is very talkative, and he can't stand others pretending to be pitiful and begging, why did they completely change their appearance when they came today? She was unwilling, and couldn't help mentioning Chu Yunfeng, "Mrs. Chu, Manxi is Yunfeng's daughter after all, the two of them haven't seen each other for many years, Manxi just wants to see her father more, and she has a comfort in her heart!" ”
"Miss Lin," Gu Lanxin accentuated these three words, "I can understand Manxi's mood. However, Liyue's father is the mayor, and his career is critical. Although these things are old, they are always a scandal, if they are known to outsiders, how will you and Manxi live in the future? I'm also thinking about you, in the future, it's better for you not to come back. ”
Gu Lanxin's words gave Lin Hui a head start, but for their sake, it was secretly a reminder and a threat. Lin Hui gritted her teeth secretly, she really underestimated Gu Lanxin!
Obviously, there will be no good results today, and if she continues to talk about it, it will only make her purpose detected by Gu Lanxin too early. It's too early and some things need to be taken gradually.
Lin Hui was resentful in her heart, but she had to endure it, "That's what Mrs. Chu said. ”
Lin Manxi couldn't believe it, Lin Hui was actually dismissed by Gu Lanxin in a few words, but what he said before was not like this!
Knowing that Lin Manxi couldn't hold his breath, Lin Hui deliberately grabbed Lin Manxi's hand, "Manxi, what Mrs. Chu said makes sense, but I didn't think about it properly." Poor daughter, let's go back. ”
Lin Manxi secretly tried his best, but was suppressed by Lin Hui. She also knew that there was no room for turning around today, so she struggled for a while and gave up.
Lin Hui's voice was unwilling and aggrieved, and she spoke slowly, "Mrs. Chu, then I'll take Manxi back first." ”
Gu Lanxin didn't hold back, "Well, be careful on the way back." Then she turned and went back.