My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 619: Absolutely refuse to admit even if I were to die

Chapter 619: Absolutely refuse to admit even if I were to die

Gu Yu sat beside her and followed her gaze into the book.

When the other members of the Gu Family returned, they found the television on, but Gu Yu and Ruan Shu didn’t raise their eyes and were instead fully engrossed, heads bowed as they flipped through a book.

The table was covered in a mess of things.

Gu Ye, noticing that his sister-in-law, usually an avid television watcher, was now neglecting it in favor of a book, wore an expression full of curiosity.

"Big brother, sister-in-law, what book has caught your attention so much that it’s more interesting than television?" he said with a laugh.

This was Gu Yingzhou’s third uncle, the third son of Elder Gu Lu.

Gu Lu was still in good health and a pillar of the Gu Family.

The elder, with his high rank and heavy responsibilities, had devoted half a lifetime’s time and life to the country.

Now at an advanced age, he was still fighting on the front lines, rarely returning home throughout the year. The affairs of the Gu Family had long been handed over to the eldest son, Gu Yu.

Gu Lu had only three sons: the eldest Gu Yu, the second Gu Yao, and the third Gu Ye.

The eldest had three sons and one daughter, the second one son and one daughter, and the third one son.

In Jing City, the Gu Family could not be considered a clan thriving with many members.

But in terms of lineage and nobility, few families could compare with the Gus.

Hearing Gu Ye’s words, Gu Yu snapped back to reality with difficulty, rubbing his eyebrows to alleviate his fatigue.

He reached out and tapped the book on the table.

"Yingzhou’s partner has published a book. The content is quite good. Yingzhou sent a few copies back. If you’re interested, you should take a look," he said.

Gu Yu had no particular impression of Lin Tang, as she was just a daughter-in-law. As long as Yingzhou liked her, all was well.

However, he was unexpectedly impressed by the comrade he had never met in person, who turned out to be even better than he had imagined.

Before Gu Ye could speak, his only son Gu Ziping chimed in, "A book published by my future aunt? It must be very interesting."

As he spoke, he respectfully picked up a book and held it to his chest.

Gu Yu gave his nephew an approving look, "Ziping has good taste."

Indeed, the book by Comrade Xiaolin was very interesting!

Watching his son with shining eyes, Gu Ye’s heart was filled with gratitude towards Gu Yingzhou and Lin Tang.

Gu Ziping, inherently frail, had been in poor health all along. He had only gotten stronger after using the Medicinal Wine that Yingzhou had specially mailed back for nurturing.

Because of this, he held an extremely favorable impression of Lin Tang, his future aunt by marriage.

"This book is indeed good."

"... I’ve heard friends from the newspaper mention it. It gave the Xiangyang Newspaper a lot of face. I hear the print run is quite large, causing quite a stir in the publishing industry."

The Gus were mostly involved in politics, with little knowledge about cultural affairs.

Gu Ye knew of these things only because he had many friends and kept informed about various novelties.

Gu Yu, busy with work, had not heard about this and his surprise doubled.

It seemed he had underestimated his future daughter-in-law.

Just then.

Gu Yao’s wife, Mao Wan, picked up a book from the table and casually flipped through it.

With her hand over her mouth, she laughed, "It really is quite an accomplishment to get a book published, but coming from a humble background, she still isn’t a match for the Gu Family."

"Right now, Yingzhou is all lovey-dovey with that country girl, sure, they feel like they can overcome whatever obstacles come their way, but what about later?"

"It’s not that I’m looking down on her, but girls from the countryside have narrow vision and are superficial. Can such a person truly be a good wife and partner for Yingzhou? I have my doubts."

As she spoke, Mao Wan feigned a slap on her own mouth and continued, "Ah, I think I’ve spoken too much. But it’s all because I’m considering Yingzhou’s best interests. Sister-in-law, you’re not angry, are you?"

Gu Ziping had a very good impression of Lin Tang and, hearing what his second aunt by marriage said, his fair face turned red with anger.

Being a junior, he couldn’t publicly contradict an elder, or else he would have argued back!

Juniors may not have the standing to speak, but Ruan Shu, as the sister-in-law, certainly could.

Ruan Shu, without shifting from her seat, rolled her eyes discreetly, yet a hint of smile appeared on her face.

"You’re Yingzhou’s close second aunt, genuinely looking out for his welfare. How could his father and I possibly be angry? You’re underestimating us," she reproachfully said.

First, they expressed their lack of concern, then her tone shifted.

"I’ve taken your words to heart and will give Yingzhou a call later for him to reconsider."

"Engagements are indeed a serious matter!"

As if she had thought of something, Ruan Shu clapped her hands and said, "Don’t worry, sister-in-law, if Yingzhou really takes your words to heart and cuts his losses in time, I’ll definitely give you a big Red Envelope."

To those unaware, she seemed quite dissatisfied with Lin Tang.

Upon hearing this, Mao Wan’s face blanched.

Her smile was stiff as she said, "Sister-in-law, there’s no need to bring me up. I’m just... I’m just an elder from another branch, he might not listen to me..."

Thinking of the exacting Gu Yingzhou finding out what she had said earlier, Mao Wan’s face turned white, and a sense of panic set in.

She was truly afraid of Gu Yingzhou, her ’unyielding’ nephew.

Mao Wan hadn’t finished her sentence when Ruan Shu interrupted her with a smile.

"Sister-in-law, you are too kind. We are a family, and Yingzhou would never ignore the words of an elder. He can’t be that ungrateful. Don’t worry, I’ll call him right away."

Hmph!

When it came to meddling in their big house’s affairs, she talked a big game. Continue now!

Both cowardly and pretentious, simply too foolish!

Mao Wan wanted to kneel; she said, "Sister-in-law, please, I won’t interfere in your big house’s affairs again. Don’t mention me to Yingzhou, okay?"

"Yingzhou is your son, he can marry whomever he wants, what does it have to do with me? I didn’t say anything today!!"

After blurting out everything in one breath and with the idea of outright denial, Mao Wan fled back to her room as if flying.

Seeing his second aunt by marriage dash away, Gu Ziping’s lips curled upwards.

Gu Ye, watching the smile on his son’s face, gave the boy’s head a pat.

The young man had always been composed due to frail health from childhood, and it was rare to see such vivacity.

Seeing his son like this, the father was truly relieved.

Gu Ziping, feeling sheepish under his father’s tender gaze, blushed and, leaving behind the words that he would return to his room, ran off without looking back.

Yes, it was time to write a letter to Brother Zhou.