Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 108: One hundred and eight, I was actually flirted back?_1

Chapter 108: One hundred and eight, I was actually flirted back?_1

Upon hearing this, the elderly lady’s eyes widened in disbelief.

"Really? You must be joking with this old lady," she said.

The girl looked so delicate and fragile, her features quite refined, but the idea of her catching a criminal seemed utterly impossible.

Seeing the astonishment on the elderly lady’s face, Ji Pianran gave Gu Chenzi an annoyed glance. This man!

So mischievous!

She couldn’t have possibly apprehended such a violent person by herself; it was clearly him who had caught the culprit!

She said exasperatedly, "Don’t listen to him. He caught the person himself; I’m not that capable."

Gu Chenzi’s eyelid twitched.

Was she praising him?

He looked at Ji Pianran with a teasing expression, "Where am I impressive?"

Ji Pianran, not realizing that Gu Chenzi was joking, took a serious look at him. The Gu Chenzi of now, who earned money for the family and was good to her and Candy, had no apparent flaws.

"Well, actually, you are pretty amazing, it seems you’re impressive everywhere," she said.

!!!

Gu Chenzi’s eyelid twitched.

Looking at the admiration in Ji Pianran’s eyes.

His heartbeat quickened involuntarily.

Oh no!

He had intended to tease Ji Pianran.

But who would have thought that he would end up being the one teased by her?

It felt like trying to overpower someone and ending up overpowered instead...

He had to admit, this feeling was indeed a bit unnerving!

He took another tomato and put it in the plastic bag, demonstrating his nervousness.

As for the matter concerning Gu Chenzi, Candy also felt she had a say.

When it came to her dad, he was her tiny pride and huge joy!

The little girl puffed up her cheeks, a serious yet firm glint in her eyes.

"My dad is the most impressive dad!"

The elderly lady looked at the happy trio and couldn’t help but share in their joy.

She watched Gu Chenzi with a smile, "Your wife really treats you well. You didn’t see it just now; she was so anxious with sweat all over her face, afraid that you might be in danger. Such a beautiful wife, and still so loving towards you, you better be good to her. In today’s world, it’s not easy for a woman."

On this point, she had plenty of personal experience.

She had thought that having children was enough to fulfill her duties to her husband and that she would be freed, but once the child was born, her heart was tied.

And then came another, and yet another. She had to take care of the young and the old.

When the children finally grew up, she started selling vegetables to make their lives a little easier, always feeling the need to help out whenever possible.

Year after year passed, and before she knew it, she had grown old.

Looking back, she realized she had never truly lived for herself.

Gu Chenzi nodded, "What you said is true, Dama," he replied.

After speaking, he handed over the selected tomatoes.

The elderly lady accepted the tomatoes, weighed them, and casually started chatting with Ji Pianran, glancing at her occasionally.

"But on the other hand, you are a discerning girl. Just look at this young man, so handsome, and he can handle tough situations too, a reliable guy," she said.

She had lived a long life and met all sorts of people.

She still had a keen eye for judging character.

Nowadays, not many dare to fight criminals with their bare hands, for fear of losing out.

This encourages those scoundrels to grow bolder, even daring to carry knives. It’s up to people like Gu Chenzi to deal with them!

Give them a good lesson a few times and see if they’d dare to steal again!

Listening to the elderly lady’s words, Gu Chenzi secretly rejoiced.

He hadn’t expected the elderly lady to be so sensible and speak such truths!

He had to really support the elderly lady’s business.

"Dama, give me another bag, these apples look pretty good too," he said.

Granny, sotto voce, "Sure, my apples are not bad either, you’ll get your money’s worth if you buy them!"

Chenzi picked quite a few apples and handed them over to Granny.

Granny received the apples, weighed them in town, and lo and behold, a full ten pounds.

She busied herself saying, "This much, can you finish it all?"

Chenzi nodded his head, "Since you’ve looked after my child, I should buy more, shouldn’t I? With the New Year upon us, it’s tough for everyone."

"Besides, these apples keep well; they can last a week no problem. I’m usually so busy I don’t have time to come out, so I buy more to leave for my son and daughter-in-law to eat, it’s the same."

Hearing this, Granny did not insist on persuading any further.

After all, she had no grudge against money, right?

Those who come out to sell during the New Year do so because they need the money.

"Okay, tomatoes and apples together, nine yuan and fifty cents, just give me nine yuan is fine."

This young man knew how to deal with people; fifty cents less was just that, less.

It was all for a happy mood.

After saying so, Granny handed back the tomatoes and apples to Chenzi.

Chenzi fished out some change from his pocket, picked a twenty yuan bill, and gave it to Granny.

Granny, her eyes smiling, took the money and was just about to give change when Chenzi, carrying Ji Pianran and Tangtang, walked away.

Times were tough for everyone; twenty yuan wasn’t a lot, but it was the thought that counted.

Granny didn’t expect the Chenzi family to turn and leave so suddenly, so she called out anxiously from behind, "Young man, I haven’t given you your change!"

Carrying Tangtang, Chenzi didn’t even turn his head back, just waved his hand, "Granny, Happy New Year!"

Granny didn’t expect this young man to be so generous, giving her an extra eleven yuan, and she nodded her head, visibly moved.

A good person, indeed a good person.

...

Before they even reached home, Tangtang had already fallen asleep.

Ji Pianran also looked exhausted; after all, she had indeed gotten a big scare at noon.

The mother and daughter both fell asleep as soon as they got into bed.

Chenzi, however, wasn’t sleepy; he started thinking about building the greenhouses.

He headed over to Tian Laosì’s home across the street.

After a few steps, remembering he had sold so many tomatoes and apples, he turned back and entered the kitchen.

He divided up some of the fruits, carried them in his hand, and then finally made his way to Tian Laosì’s place.

The gates to Tian Laosì’s courtyard were wide open, taking advantage of the good sunlight at this time.

The couple, one sweeping the yard and the other washing clothes, seemed harmonious.

Upon seeing Chenzi arrive, Shen Cuilan greeted him with a warm, welcoming smile.

"Oh, isn’t this Chenzi? What brought you to my place today?"

Chenzi smiled and nodded, passing over what was in his hands.

"Sister-in-law, I’ve come to ask for my Fourth Brother’s help with something."

Even though that’s what he said, Shen Cuilan could tell right away that even if it was for help, it was good business!

With the current state of the Gu Family, did they really need help from her and her husband?

Even if it was indeed help, it was certain to be a profitable matter.

There was no way they would be at a loss!

And to come over with gifts—

That was just too polite!

Shen Cuilan quickly dropped the clothes she was holding, stood up, and wiped her hands, her smile wide with happiness.

"Coming to your sister-in-law’s house is like coming to your own, bringing gifts... Look at you being so formal, you won’t be allowed to next time, alright?"

Having said that, she finally took the items from Chenzi’s hands and continued, "It’s cold outside, come in and talk, sister-in-law will make you a cup of hot tea."

Chenzi quickly waved off the offer.

"No need, sister-in-law, I’ll just have a word."

"It’s no trouble at all, how can you not have some tea? I’ll go make it right now..." Shen Cuilan said as she had already headed inside.

Tian Laosì of course knew why Chenzi had come.

He set down his broom, "Is it about the greenhouse matter?"

Chenzi nodded, "Yeah."