Ch 120: Something’s Off About This Uncle
Zhou Xiaofei’s younger brother also looked indignant. The Gu Family is wealthy and influential. They initially spoke so beautifully, but now they’ve actually driven his sister out to live elsewhere.
They have visited the Gu Family several times and know that the Gu Family has many houses. They would rather leave them empty than let his sister live there. It’s too bullying.
“Mom, you’re right. We can’t let my sister be bullied. Without her as our money tree, can we live comfortably?”
The mother and son secretly plotted and decided to take a bus to the city in two days to seek an explanation from the Gu Family.
Zhou Xiaofei doesn’t know yet how much trouble this telephone call will bring her. She is adapting to her current environment with a heavy heart.
This is the most difficult period of her life. Even when she was poor in the countryside, she had never been so ashamed.
Zhou Xiaofei is miserable, but Shen Mingyue is in a good mood. Summer vacation is coming soon, and she will be able to rest for two months. The happiest thing is that she will still receive her wages during the vacation.
Now Shen Mingyue finally understands why so many people are willing to be teachers. This profession does have advantages.
On this school holiday, Shen Mingyue bought some fruit gift boxes and planned to visit Gu Huilan.
She had been bothering them for a while, going there every day to practice the piano. She owes them a big favor, and now that the conference is over, she should go visit.
Today, Gu Huilan and Qiao Hongping are both at home. Seeing Shen Mingyue come over, they are both very enthusiastic.
They already know that Shen Mingyue has been on television and is now a celebrity. Gu Huilan even praises her to everyone, showing off her niece’s daughter-in-law.
“Little Aunt, Uncle, I’m so sorry for always bothering you. School is on holiday recently, so I came to bring you some food.”
Gu Huilan smiled and accepted the gift, her face beaming.
“You’re welcome, child. Why did you buy things? Don’t be so formal.”
As she spoke, she praised the freshness of the fruit Shen Mingyue bought.
Actually, with her economic strength, she wouldn’t care about these things? She is praising the fruit, but actually praising Shen Mingyue.
“You should teach my Meiling how to play the piano. She is considered half your student, yet she’s been surpassed by you. These past two days, she has been talking about you, she totally admires you.”
Gu Huilan has realized that Shen Mingyue is no ordinary person and wants to win her over.
Shen Mingyue naturally responded obediently, nodding in agreement to whatever Gu Huilan said.
Qiao Hongping also looked approving. He is a steady man; just sitting there, he exudes the authority of a leader.
“Don’t leave today. Stay at Little Aunt’s for dinner?”
Gu Huilan took Shen Mingyue’s hand, showing great intimacy.
“Okay, I’ll cook lunch today. Will Meiling be back later?”
Gu Huilan frowned and shook her head. “Your belly is so big, how can you cook at my house? We have a maid now; let Xuli do it.”
She referred to the relative her husband recently took in, who is now responsible for their daily hygiene and meals.
Seeing this, Shen Mingyue didn’t insist. Logically, at her stage of pregnancy, her belly should only just be showing, but she is carrying twins, so it looks quite big already.
Sometimes, her feet hurt after standing for too long.
“Okay, I’ll cook for you after I give birth.”
With nothing to do, Shen Mingyue sat there chatting with them about work and business, which was quite interesting.
At that moment, a cry of pain came from the kitchen, followed by the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground.
It must be the maid making the noise.
Shen Mingyue and Gu Huilan were about to get up to see what was happening when they saw Qiao Hongping hurrying over, looking very anxious.
For some reason, Shen Mingyue felt a strange feeling in her heart. Qiao Hongping looks so calm, but now he is as anxious as a young boy.
When Shen Mingyue and Gu Huilan arrived at the kitchen doorway, they saw Qiao Hongping blowing on the young maid’s finger.
It turned out that Qiao Xuli accidentally cut her hand with a cleaver while cooking and threw the cleaver to the ground in pain.
Seeing them come over, Qiao Hongping frowned and said, “How could you be so careless while cutting vegetables? Luckily the wound isn’t serious. Go out and have your finger bandaged.”
Then, he beckoned to Gu Huilan at the doorway. “Huilan, you cook lunch today; her hand isn’t convenient.”
Then he took Qiao Xuli out. When passing by Shen Mingyue and the others, he gave an apologetic smile.
Now Shen Mingyue felt even more uncomfortable. Although Qiao Xuli is Qiao Hongping’s distant relative, it was just a finger cut. It’s not necessary to be so nervous, is it?
Gu Huilan sighed, “She’s young and impetuous. It seems I’ll have to cook lunch today.”
Gu Huilan usually speaks sharply, but she has a kind heart. She didn’t complain about Qiao Xuli’s carelessness and rolled up her sleeves to cook.
Shen Mingyue didn’t leave and helped with the cooking.
At this time, Qiao Hongping had already taken Qiao Xuli upstairs, took out a medicine box from the cabinet, and carefully applied medicine to her wound.
Qiao Xuli pouted, looking wronged, and stared at Qiao Hongping.
At lunchtime, Qiao Meiling returned and, seeing Shen Mingyue, was very happy and kept circling around her.
During the meal, Shen Mingyue noticed that Qiao Xuli was also eating at the table.
Logically, a maid shouldn’t sit at the same table as the owners, unless they have a very close relationship, having worked in the family for decades, and the owners don’t mind.
Shen Mingyue remained calm on the surface, but she had other ideas in her heart.
After the meal, Qiao Meiling volunteered to wash the dishes.
Shen Mingyue went back to Gu Huilan’s room with her and, while chatting, she intentionally mentioned Qiao Xuli.
“What relative is this girl to my uncle? They seem very close.”
“I’m not sure. She’s some distant relative. It’s quite pitiful; her family forced her to marry to get the bride price. Your uncle is kind, so he gave her a job. Anyway, the family needed a maid, and it’s better here than getting married.”
Gu Huilan was unconcerned and spoke casually.
Shen Mingyue nodded and didn’t say anything more.
After sitting for a while, Shen Mingyue said goodbye and left.
On her way out, she saw Qiao Xuli and Qiao Hongping talking, both with smiles on their faces.
While driving, Shen Mingyue thought it over and felt something was wrong. She felt there was something ambiguous between Qiao Hongping and the young maid.
Their behavior wasn’t particularly inappropriate, but she had a strange intuition.
However, she had no evidence, so she didn’t speculate.
Arriving at the clothing store entrance, Shen Mingyue lifted the curtain and went inside.
Her sister was working there.