Chapter 140 Gu Ye (ETL)
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Chapter 140 Yu Ze is so eloquent today!
For the first time, Gu Ye lost a verbal battle to the usually taciturn Yu Ze. Feeling ashamed and indignant, he went downstairs to find something to eat to vent his frustration.
Before reaching downstairs, Gu Ye heard his stepmother on the balcony making a phone call, “When your daughter-in-law first came over, how big a red envelope did you give her? You didn’t give her one? Is it okay not to? How do you know it won’t work out? My eldest son is quite reliable. He has good judgment, and we all believe he won’t mess things up.”
Since Gu Sen decided to bring his girlfriend home, the matter was practically settled, and the engagement was just a matter of time. The entire Gu family took this very seriously. As the stepmother, and one who hadn’t had much contact with her eldest son, Mrs. Gu was incredibly nervous. She was afraid of making a mistake.
Mrs. Gu has been asking her friends how much a gift should be given upon first meeting, and what amount to put in the red envelope. If she directly stuffs a red envelope containing tens of thousands of yuan into the girl’s hand, it seems like she’s showing off their family’s wealth, and that kind of materialistic attitude doesn’t look good. If she were to give a gift, what kind should she give? She doesn’t want it to seem insincere. She’s caught in this dilemma, unsure of what to do.
After listening to the conversation, Gu Ye teased, “Yu Ze’s reception was different than my sister-in-law’s one now. They’re both daughters-in-law, how can you be so biased?”
Mrs. Gu rolled her eyes. “Can you call them the same? The girl will be marrying into the family.”
Gu Ye frowned. “I’m not married out either! Yu Ze comes often, doesn’t he? If he calls you ‘Mom’ tomorrow, will you give him a red envelope?”
Hearing that, Mrs. Gu became even more nervous. “Really?”
Gu Ye smiled, and it was impossible to tell from his expression whether he was telling the truth or not.
Mrs. Gu said irritably, “You little rascal, don’t lie to your mother. If Yu Ze really wants to call me ‘Mom,’ I’ll have to prepare a red envelope for him in advance. Don’t make trouble.”
At this moment, Gu Decheng came out of the stairwell. Gu Ye saw him and asked with a smile, “Dad, if Yu Ze comes tomorrow and changes his greeting to ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’, how much red envelope will you give him?”
Papa Gu actually thought about it seriously. “Did you change the way you greet Old Master Yu at their side?”
Gu Ye quickly shook his head, “No.”
Papa Gu said solemnly, “Then there’s no rush to change your address. If you two want to be together, there needs to be a procedure. After you graduate, I’ll discuss it with Old Master Yu and ask our close relatives and friends to witness your engagement.”
The reply stunned Gu Ye because he didn’t expect his father to think so far ahead.
Looking at Gu Ye’s bewildered expression, Papa Gu thought Gu Ye didn’t think of getting engaged and said disdainfully, “How could you be casual about it and not get engaged? There must be relatives and friends as witnesses. But we don’t need much of their blessing; it’s just so you’ll think twice before breaking up. Your family, friends, and parents have witnessed this; it’s not child’s play. You need to think carefully before you break up. Only after engagement does the relationship become legitimate. What do you young people know?”
At this point, Gu Ye then realized that his father was still worried about his future. He wanted to give them both some things to solidify their relationship. Gu Ye didn’t dare joke anymore and said with a smile, “Okay, I’ll listen to what you say. We’ll do whatever you arrange.”
Papa Gu said with satisfaction, “It’s getting late, go to sleep.”
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After discussing it with her friends, Mrs. Gu didn’t give her future daughter-in-law a money packet or bank card. Instead, she prepared a gold bracelet for her, symbolizing ‘true gold reveals true heart.’
While waiting for Gu Sen to pick up his girlfriend, Gu Ye saw his stepmother pacing around the living room with the gold bracelet in her hand. Gu Ye got dizzy from her pacing and couldn’t help but say, “Mom, sit down and rest for a while. My sister-in-law hasn’t arrived yet, and you’re already getting dizzy.”
Mrs. Gu said irritably, “You have no idea how anxious a mother is.”
Gu Ye continued eating his pistachios speechlessly. A moment later, Gu Yang came running down the stairs, excitedly saying, “I saw Big Brother’s car come back!”
Mrs. Gu quickly said, “You’d better behave yourselves. Don’t say anything out of line.”
Gu Yang loudly promised, “Don’t worry! I definitely won’t say anything out of line.”
Gu Ye silently took a pecan, lowered his head, and ate it with a smile, without saying a word.
A moment later, they heard voices outside, and Mother Gu immediately went out to greet them. Gu Ye tapped his hands and stood up, walking out to see what was happening. Then he saw Sister Mu, who looked completely different from usual.
Mu Jingfei loves motorcycles and usually dresses in a cool style, often wearing her hair in a neat ponytail. Today, however, she’s wearing a long dress and beautiful makeup. Her long hair cascades over her shoulders, and she stands gracefully beside Big Brother. Seeing the way their eyes meet, Gu Ye’s lips curl into a smile. It’s clear they’re truly compatible. Mu Jingfei has a strong personality, but when she looks at Gu Sen, her eyes are full of dependence. Nothing could be more fortunate than meeting the right person at the right time.
Mu Jingfei knew about Gu Sen’s family situation1, so upon seeing Mrs. Gu, she politely addressed her as ‘Auntie’2, treating her as Gu Sen’s mother. Mrs. Gu, on the other hand, seemed a little awkward, smiling as she pulled her inside.
Gu Decheng also walked to the door and sized up his future daughter-in-law from afar. Having seen many people, he had a keen eye; he could tell a person’s character with just a glance. Although he didn’t say anything, Gu Ye could see the satisfaction in his eyes. Gu Ye smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Big Brother’s judgment is excellent.”
However, Gu Decheng glared at Gu Ye, then turned and went inside.
Gu Ye was puzzled. What was wrong now? What had he said wrong?
Mu Jingfei walked to the door and smiled slightly at Gu Ye.
“Sister Mu, hehehe! Fate is surely amazing.” Gu Ye pulled Gu Yang over, “This is my little brother.”
Mu Jingfei was about to speak when Gu Yang obediently said, “Hello, sister-in-law!”
Hearing that, Mu Jingfei’s face flushed instantly. She hadn’t even entered the hall yet, and her face was already bright red. She said shyly, “Just call me ‘Sister’.”
Gu Yang looked innocently at his third brother. Wasn’t he supposed to call her Sister-in-law?
Gu Ye suppressed a laugh, “Listen to your Big Brother. Whatever he says, you call her that.”
But Gu Sen just curved his lips into a smile and said, “You can do whatever you want.”
So, Gu Ye said earnestly, “Hello, sister-in-law!”
Mu Jingfei blushed and glared at Gu Sen warningly. Then, looking at Gu Ye, she immediately felt an urge to pull his ear—that little rascal!
Gu Ye had already quietly moved aside. Smiling ingratiatingly, he gestured for them to come in, as if to say ‘Please enter, don’t be shy’.
As soon as Mu Jingfei entered the door, Mrs. Gu put the gold bracelet on her wrist, making Mu Jingfei even more embarrassed. “Auntie, this gift is too precious, I can’t accept it.”
Mrs. Gu smiled and said, “It’s not expensive. It’s a custom for the first meeting, just a small gift.”
Gu Ye smiled and said, “My mom thought about it for a long time. She asked around until midnight last night before deciding to give you this. It’s my parents’ way of showing their approval of you. Sis, just accept it. It has a special meaning; true gold shows true sincerity.”
Generally speaking, parents wouldn’t give something like this if they weren’t satisfied. Mu Jingfei glanced at Gu Sen and saw him nodding encouragingly. With a blush, she accepted the gift.
Gu Sen smiled at Mrs. Gu, “Thank you for your trouble.”
When no one was looking, Mrs. Gu secretly glanced at Gu Ye; her good son was still on her side.
After chatting for a while, someone at the door said, “Third Young Master, President Yu is here. He’s brought you a car, it’s really cool!”
Gu Ye’s lips twitched. Had Tea Egg arrived?
As Gu Ye went outside, Yu Ze had just parked the car. It seems that Yu Ze has driven Tea Egg over directly. He has just opened the door and stepped out with a long, imposing leg. The car was entirely red, with a beautifully streamlined design, ostentatious and luxurious, incredibly flamboyant—completely incompatible with Yu Ze’s image as a business elite and CEO. Gu Ye had initially wanted to punch him, but seeing Yu Ze drive over himself, and looking so handsome, Gu Ye was instantly healed. He excitedly ran over, thinking inside, this is outrageous! His family’s Yu Ze is too handsome!
Yu Ze smiled and asked, “Do you like it?”
Gu Ye nodded quickly. Spending more money definitely makes a difference; you could tell from the appearance alone that this car was expensive.
Yu Ze smiled and said, “I gave it a try, and the performance is pretty good. Why don’t you give it a go?”
Gu Ye glanced around the house and noticed that everyone was focused on Mu Jingfei, and no one was paying attention to him. He pulled Yu Ze into the car, “Let’s go for a drive.”
After shoving Yu Ze into the driver’s seat, Gu Ye started the car, speeding so fast it almost flew off.
Yu Ze’s face stiffened; Gu Ye’s driving speed was dangerous.
Gu Ye returned after a lap, excitedly exclaiming, “It’s really nice, but it’s also incredibly expensive!” Gu Ye thought about it. He’d worked so hard for so long, and it seemed like he hadn’t even earned enough for this one car. Yu Ze was truly a spendthrift; he really couldn’t afford to keep him.
“You really bought a plane and a cruise ship?”
“Yes.”
“How much did it cost?”
Smiling, Yu Ze pinched Gu Ye’s chin and kissed him. “I earned it to spend on you; money isn’t important.”
Gu Ye was so touched that he forgot about the word ‘spendthrift’ and said, “I’m so happy!”
Yu Ze rarely said such touching things, and Gu Ye didn’t know why he was saying them so well today. But it is making Gu Ye feel like he is floating in the air. In the car, he hugged Yu Ze and kissed him several times. After getting out of the car, Gu Ye walked around his beloved car and took a lot of pictures. Yesterday’s controversy surrounding his online spat hasn’t died down yet, and there’s a huge online backlash, but he doesn’t care. He flaunts it by posting a picture: [Thank you to my darling for the gift! The car is handsome, and you’re even more handsome!]
The accompanying picture also shows Yu Ze’s side profile, with the Gu family villa in the background.
Netizens went wild: [Tea Egg is here!]
Netizens immediately called out to their friends: [Come quickly, everyone! Tea Egg is here!]
[Tea Egg is so cool and handsome! It looks like it’s about to transform!]
[Poverty limits my imagination. President Yu is so rich; he gave away a car worth tens of millions as a gift.]
[I discovered that the car President Yu gave Gu Ye is more expensive than his own car. This is true love!]
[Tea Egg! Tea Egg! Tea Egg! Waiting for Braised Egg and Century Egg!]
[Just imagining Master Gu driving Tea Egg to save the world makes me laugh uncontrollably, hahaha…]
Gu Ye felt incredibly frustrated seeing the comments section filled with references to tea eggs. He deeply regretted his casual remark. “Can I still change the name now?”
Yu Ze replied nonchalantly, “As you wished, as long as they believe it.”
Gu Ye sighed. If he corrected them, they would only fixate on the words ‘tea egg’, making the situation even worse.
Upon learning that the car Yu Ze had given to Gu Ye had arrived, Gu Lin and Gu Yang took some time to go see it. Gu Yang was overjoyed to hear from his third brother that he had received his old car. He figured he could eat his fill just by following his 3 older brothers around, scavenging their unwanted items, so why bother going to school? Studying was definitely not for him!
As for Gu Lin, he only glanced at Yu Ze and said disdainfully, “Love drives people crazy, it’s terrifying.”
Gu Ye said seriously, “Second brother, eldest brother already has a girlfriend. Think about your situation.”
Gu Lin’s expression became even more disdainful. “Love is too much trouble. I prefer to live alone. No matter who pressures me, there’s no use.”
Gu Ye turned to look at Yu Ze, who was a living example right before him. Yu Ze used to be aloof and unapproachable. But now he didn’t want to live alone anymore, subtly hinting every day that his house lacked warmth. So, one shouldn’t speak too confidently, or you’ll inevitably fall into a trap.
The family had lunch together, and everyone was extremely satisfied with Mu Jingfei. After Mu Jingfei left, she secretly texted Gu Ye: [How did I do today? What did your parents say?]
By now, Gu Ye had already arrived at Yu Ze’s place. He replied to the text by sending Mu Jingfei a hundred thumbs-ups, reassuring her that his family was extremely satisfied!
Seeing Gu Ye smiling, Yu Ze sat down beside him. “In such a good mood?”
Gu Ye smiled and said, “Sister Mu was really nervous, asking if my parents approve of her.”
Yu Ze asked with concern, “Then, are your parents satisfied with me?”
Gu Ye narrowed his eyes. “Even President Yu has moments of insecurity.”
Yu Ze said seriously, “Because I care, so I overthink.”
Gu Ye was suddenly touched. His Yu Ze was so eloquent today!
Just as the two were gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes, Gu Ye’s phone rang urgently. Seeing the caller ID, Gu Ye answered with delight. Yu Ze’s eyes flashed with regret, and upon seeing the name on the phone, a hint of wariness crept in.
Gu Ye exclaimed in surprise, “Hey? Dog Qiao Qiao? You actually wished me a Happy New Year?”
Ge Qiaojun3 retorted angrily, “Happy New Year my ass! Come to my place and help me find that fker! I’m going to kill that fker!”
Gu Ye’s expression stilled, then asked with concern, “Who made you so angry? Which fker?”
Ge Qiaojun said furiously, “I was away for a few days, and when I came back, I found someone had burned down my village! And killed hundreds of my insects!”
Hearing that, Gu Ye’s expression turned cold. Ge Qiaojun’s village had been passed down from his ancestors for over two hundred years. What kind of grudge could have driven someone to burn down Ge Qiaojun’s village and then so cruelly as to burn his insects to death?
Ge Qiaojun gritted his teeth and said, “Come and summon their spirit, find him for me, I’ll kill him!”
Gu Ye frowned upon hearing ‘summon their spirit’ and asked, “Someone’s dead?”
“Dead bugs!”
“Dead bugs… what can I do there?”
“Come and summon the spirits of my bugs! I’ll ask who killed them!”
Gu Ye was both amused and exasperated. “…Qiao Qiao, calm down.”
Ge Qiaojun asked coldly, “Are you coming or not?”
Gu Ye quickly replied, “I’ll go, rain or shine. If Qiao Qiao asks me, I’ll definitely go. Don’t worry.”
Even just the fact that Ge Qiaojun’s residence was burned down was enough for Gu Ye to go and see. What if it were done by someone who had a grudge against Ge Qiaojun? Wouldn’t Ge Qiaojun be in danger? Gu Ye immediately became worried.
After hanging up the phone, Gu Ye saw Yu Ze’s gloomy face. President Yu was like someone pickled in vinegar, reeking of vinegar (jealousy).
Gu Ye: “…emmm, darling, I love you so much.”
Raw word count: 4010 (whole chapter)
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