My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 406 Alas, it’s all because the grandson-in-law is not hardworking enough

Chapter 406: 406 Alas, it’s all because the grandson-in-law is not hardworking enough

Grandfather Ruan didn’t mind that his grandson spoke with a perfunctory tone.

He was pleased inwardly, but replied stiffly, "It’s not the best."

He knew his own child well.

He might not say much, but he did a lot.

After talking about Wan Manzhu, it was then that Madam Ruan remembered to ask her grandson about his date that day.

Her face full of curiosity, she asked, "Yingzhou, was the food you brought to Tangtang’s taste?"

Thinking of the girl’s bright-eyed expression, Gu Yingzhou’s cool eyes instantly warmed with a tender smile.

"Tangtang liked it very much."

Hearing this, Madam Ruan said with joy, "As long as she liked it, take Tangtang out and about, you know this place well, take the young lady to a few more places."

At this point, she looked towards Grandfather Ruan.

"Old Ruan, where’s your camera? Take it out for Yingzhou, let him take a few more pictures of Tangtang."

The old man in the house liked such novel gadgets; she neither understood nor was interested.

Gu Yingzhou quickly stopped Grandfather Ruan, who was about to get up.

"Grandpa, no need, I just bought one."

Grandfather Ruan sat back down and praised, "Good man, a true man should be generous."

Always give the best to his partner, never settle.

Very good!

Gu Yingzhou smiled and looked towards Madam Ruan.

"Grandma, I have a favor to ask you..."

His voice paused slightly.

Obviously, he was a little embarrassed about what he was about to ask, more precisely, hesitant.

Looking at his expression, Madam Ruan found it both amusing and became curious.

"What is it? Just say it, you can tell me anything."

Gu Yingzhou pursed his thin lips and organized his thoughts before saying, "...I was hoping you could make a pair of shoes for Tangtang."

He had looked around the state-owned shops in the afternoon, they had both leather shoes and cloth shoes.

But somehow, they all seemed inappropriate.

Leather shoes would chafe, and Tangtang felt that cloth shoes weren’t formal enough.

The solution he had in mind was to ask grandma to make a pair.

Madam Ruan agreed to the request very quickly.

"It’s just a pair of shoes, there’s nothing to fuss about, I have a pair already made." She readily said.

Ever since she knew Yingzhou had a partner, she had guessed the young lady’s size and made a few pairs.

Having said this, Madam Ruan went back to her room to get the shoes.

Grandfather Ruan looked at his wife’s retreating figure, unable to hide his pride.

"Now you know how precious your grandma’s craftsmanship is.

Humph, all of you wearing those whatnot leather shoes everyday.

It’s Little Lin Tang who has the vision, understanding the value of traditional craftsmanship.

Ever since your grandma found out you have a partner, every time she has a moment, she makes shoes, several pairs for the young lady."

The elder spoke as if offering a treasure.

Gu Yingzhou was at a loss for words upon hearing the first part.

Upon hearing the latter part, a warm current spread through his heart.

"Thank you, Grandma," he said.

The two elders had always been very good to him, they were very important family members to him.

Grandfather Ruan was moved by his grandson’s sincere words, feeling complex emotions.

"Why be so formal with your own elders?" he said, "Your grandma is happy to make shoes for you, and if your partner likes them, your grandma will be even happier."

The old lady couldn’t do much else, but her shoe-making skills were not bad at all.

He heard it was to win a bet that she specifically learned it.

After learning for a few days and finding pleasure in it, she acquired quite the skill.

Gu Yingzhou replied earnestly, "Tangtang will definitely like them."

He was very certain of that.

As they spoke, Madam Ruan arrived with a basket made of bamboo strips.

She placed the basket on the table.

Opening it revealed several pairs of exquisitely made cloth shoes.

"How about these? Will Tangtang like them?" Madam Ruan looked at her grandson expectantly.

Gu Yingzhou nodded with certainty.

"Yes."

Mrs. Ruan, the elder, broke into a smile.

She closed the lid of the box firmly and stuffed it into his arms.

"Hurry and take it to Tangtang," Mrs. Ruan immediately changed her expression, urging him on.

If Yingzhou arrived early, she would get feedback sooner.

The elderly woman indicated that she was looking forward to it!

Gu Yingzhou: "..."

He couldn’t remember how many times he had felt this helplessness; he stood up, "I’ll go right now."

Having said that, he carried the box and left.

Mrs. Ruan followed him, "Yingzhou, if Tangtang has any requests or suggestions, you come back and let me know, okay?"

Truthfully, as the first step in getting along with Yingzhou’s partner, she really wanted to go with him.

Alas, fault lies with her grandson, who wasn’t cooperating.

"...Understood," Gu Yingzhou replied in a low voice, then rode off on his bicycle.

Arriving at the Guest House, he asked the staff to call for Lin Tang and sat waiting in the lobby.

Lin Tang, notified that her partner had come, straightened her clothes and hair before hurrying downstairs.

"Zhouzhou, why have you come again?" she asked.

This offhand remark unintentionally stabbed Gu Yingzhou.

Was he now unwelcome everywhere?!

Gu Yingzhou didn’t dwell on it and opened the box he brought.

"You’ve injured your foot, stop wearing those small leather shoes, these cloth shoes were specially made for you by my grandma, you..."

Lin Tang’s eyes lit up at the sight of the old-craft cloth shoes in the box.

"They’re beautiful!" she exclaimed in delight.

As she spoke, she took one out.

These cloth shoes were nothing like the casually made ones at home.

The soles were slightly thick, and flowers were embroidered on the surface.

They had an ancient charm.

Perfect to match with Hanfu or Republic-era attire!

And they paired quite well with ordinary skirts too.

In her later life, Lin Tang often bought things made with old craftsmanship, including cloth shoes like these.

Now seeing handmade, more exquisite cloth shoes, she was ecstatic.

Gu Yingzhou saw the young girl’s genuine fondness and let out a slight sigh of relief.

He had really feared that for the sake of fashion, the young girl might force her feet into small leather shoes.

It was good that she liked them.

Gu Yingzhou chuckled softly and said, "...My grandma should be relieved then, she was afraid you wouldn’t like them."

"These are handicrafts, how could I possibly not like them.

Who knows, in a few years, due to the loss of craftsmanship, they might even be applied for as Intangible Cultural Heritage," Lin Tang spoke earnestly.

Every national treasure should be actively passed down!

Like that country with thick skins that no sword could pierce, always claiming what isn’t theirs as their own.

Even if they broke their noses against the south wall and had their faces swollen from slaps, they would still continue unabashedly taking advantage next time.

yue～

"Intangible Cultural Heritage? What is that?" Gu Yingzhou asked, perplexed.

Lin Tang quickly realized that the concept of Intangible Cultural Heritage didn’t exist yet.

She composed herself and smiled, saying, "...I was just talking off the cuff."

Then she steered the conversation back.

"I really like these shoes, please thank your grandparents for me," said Lin Tang with water-bright eyes curving earnestly.

"By the way, what do your grandparents like? I am about to visit them, so I want to prepare in advance."

Seeing how sincerely the young girl was taking this, the corners of Gu Yingzhou’s mouth couldn’t help but curve upwards.

"Just your presence will do; my partner is the most precious gift of all," he said.

Just by thinking of how his grandparents had chased him out of the house several times, he was aware of it.

Lin Tang’s heart trembled, deeply touched.

She cradled her face in her hands, her clear, bright eyes looking at Gu Yingzhou as if they were studded with stars.

"...What you said is true, but for the first visit, one should always put some thought into it."