Ch 59: How Did People From My Hometown Get Here?
Old Master’s thinking is old-fashioned, but he wholeheartedly cares for the nation. Although individual business owners are somewhat undignified in the current context, as long as the nation supports them, he supports them with all his might.
Besides, Shen Mingyue, this granddaughter-in-law, is a capable one. She carries his longed-for great-grandson, so naturally, he should give her more face.
Since Old Master has said so, what else can the second son’s family say?
Gu Tianyue lost face and has been unhappy.
After a while, Gu Jianjiang from the third branch directly asked about Gu Yuanzhou’s job in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Translation Department.
It turned out his daughter wanted to work there, wondering how high the threshold was.
Gu Yuanzhou objectively explained that his cousin could directly apply for the job.
Shen Mingyue, upon hearing this, also became interested. If she could get the job, it would be great. A translator, how awesome it sounds! If she could get this secure job, those who looked down on them might not dare to provoke them again.
But this matter cannot be rushed. It always requires a period of time. Otherwise, if she studies English for a few days and then applies for the job and passes, wouldn’t she become a monster?
Gu Tianyue then found an excuse: “Cousin is amazing! If you go to the Translation Department, remember to tell me, so I can admire you. Indeed, it’s better to be cultured; the future is limitless. Those without culture are miserable; they can only do menial work.”
Saying this, her gaze subconsciously shifted to Shen Mingyue. Shen Mingyue ignored her, focusing on feeding Nannan.
Everyone sensed the undercurrents. Gu Huilan was unhappy. In her eyes, this niece was not as capable as Shen Mingyue.
She received the best education in the city since childhood, yet her performance was only average, with no outstanding aspects.
Shen Mingyue, although from the countryside, is diligent and studious, and also very shrewd in business. She didn’t need to think; Shen Mingyue’s future would surely surpass this niece’s.
“Speaking of which, Mingyue is truly remarkable. While pregnant, she opened a clothing store and still reads and studies. To attend meetings and help Yuanzhou with his work, she’s recently been learning to play the piano at my place.”
Gu Huilan couldn’t help but speak up for Shen Mingyue. Looking at these ignorant people, she found it amusing.
They all mocked the nephew for finding a country woman, not knowing how capable she is. These people will be slapped in the face later, and she looked forward to it.
Hearing this, several people couldn’t help but laugh.
“Play the piano? That’s not something you can learn in a day or two. It’s better not to learn it if you don’t learn it well. What kind of occasion are Yuanzhou’s meetings? There’s no room for error. If the performance is not good, it will be shameful, and our Gu family will lose face.”
Gu Jianmin spoke, as if he had already determined that Shen Mingyue would be shameful.
Qiao Meiling couldn’t stand it anymore. If Shen Mingyue was as bad as they said, she was a fool.
“Second Uncle, you don’t know. Second Sister-in-law is amazing. She’s been learning for only a few days, and she can already read music scores and play complete pieces. When I reached her level, it took me half a year.”
After saying this, everyone fell silent.
Everyone knew Qiao Meiling was smart, quite outstanding among the juniors. If she praised Shen Mingyue so much, how intelligent must Shen Mingyue be?
Seeing everyone’s attention focused on Shen Mingyue, Zhou Xiaofei felt uneasy.
It was supposed to be a family gathering, but it turned into Shen Mingyue’s personal showcase.
In this way, wouldn’t everyone know how capable Shen Mingyue is?
“Really? There’s a piano outside. Let’s have Second Sister-in-law play a piece later.”
Gu Tianyue gritted her teeth, not believing it. How could Shen Mingyue be so talented? She had also learned the piano, but gave up later. It’s too difficult. Those without patience and talent would suffer.
She didn’t want to admit she was inferior to Shen Mingyue.
Shen Mingyue gave a cold laugh; she was not stage-frightened.
“Okay, after dinner.”
Afterward, everyone had their own thoughts and didn’t say anything else, instead focusing on eating.
At that moment, the private room door suddenly opened, and a familiar face appeared at the entrance.
Shen Mingyue turned her head and couldn’t help but tremble.
Because it was none other than the original owner’s parents, Shen Fuzhu and Wang Cuie.
They were poorly dressed, out of place in the current environment.
Shen Fuzhu was slightly better; his clothes, though dusty, looked new. Wang Cuie, on the other hand, had patches all over her clothes, and her face was dark and thin, clearly showing she often worked hard labor.
Everyone was stunned, looking at each other in astonishment, not knowing how these two got in.
Gu Tianyue frowned, “What beggars are these? They even come here to beg. Get out!”
She thought they were here to beg and frowned, shooing them away.
Shen Mingyue frowned. She had replied to their letter recently, saying that she couldn’t help them, that she had little influence within the Gu family and lacked the power to do so. She also warned them not to meddle in other people’s business.
But she didn’t expect Shen Fuzhu to come looking for her. They had never traveled far before, so how did they find the place? And most surprisingly, they managed to find the restaurant.
Shen Mingyue was unhappy. She knew it must have been Huo Jiajia and the others who did it. Otherwise, with Shen Fuzhu’s intelligence, he would have gotten lost in the city.
Seeing these two, Shen Mingyue sighed. Sometimes, the inferiority complex brought on by one’s original family is immense.
She didn’t look down on country people, but children raised in such an environment have a hard time getting ahead and have fewer opportunities.
Many people in the Gu family already looked down on her. In such an important occasion, their appearance would likely invite more mockery.
After a moment’s thought, Shen Mingyue quickly stood up.
“Mom and Dad, how did you get here?”
This caused a stir. Many in the Gu family had never seen them before. They knew Shen Mingyue’s family was poor, but they hadn’t expected them to be this poor, going out in such tattered clothes; what was the difference between them and beggars?
The most laughable thing is that the Gu family became in-laws with such a family. Luckily, there were no outsiders today. If others had seen this, they would have lost all face.
Gu Tianyue widened her eyes and muttered something under her breath.
Shen Fuzhu was normally quite bold, but seeing so many well-dressed people, he lost his nerve.
However, he couldn’t afford to offend others; he could, however, manipulate his daughter and wife.
He bowed and greeted everyone, then glared at Shen Mingyue.
“You stinky girl, what’s wrong with you? It’s so hard to ask you to do something for your relatives?”