Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 83 This younger brother and sister are really generous with their spending, wow.

Chapter 83: 83 This younger brother and sister are really generous with their spending, wow.

Now Gu He’s face turned even greener, thinking about the Erguotou in his own home that cost just over thirty yuan a bottle, a sum his profligate wife couldn’t bear to part with.

Usually, she ate like a pig, but when it came to showing filial piety to his parents, she was nowhere to be seen.

Look at Chenzi’s wife, his brother’s wife, she was way too generous!

Upon her arrival, she’d brought bottles of liquor that cost over a hundred yuan each, and not just one, but two!

The contrast was just too stark.

At that moment, he stared at the anthill on the ground, speechless, wishing he could shrink and keep shrinking until he could dive in and disappear.

It was simply too embarrassing!

In the past, he used to be the promising one in the family, and no one could fault his filial commitment to his parents.

But now, with Chenzi back, he really felt inferior in every aspect, completely overshadowed.

Chenzi could even afford to offer such expensive liquor to their dad, and he couldn’t bear to part with a bottle that cost just over thirty yuan—how could this be?

He shot Fan Xiaoli a fierce glare.

At this moment, Fan Xiaoli was a mix of embarrassment and astonishment.

Gosh, to buy over a hundred yuan’s worth of liquor just like that?

Were they that rich?

Such a comparison made her seem like an unsophisticated rural woman, someone who couldn’t bear to part with a thirty-yuan bottle.

Plus, now that Chenzi had returned so rarely, he’d brought such an expensive gift—how could she ever feel comfortable offering her thirty-yuan liquor again???

It was the same as giving New Year’s presents, when someone else gifted ginseng, how could she dare to offer her humble bok choy?

That would be utterly shameful.

Gu Hang saw the liquor and swallowed hard, sighing softly.

"Chenzi, I appreciate your good intentions, but just having the chance to smell this liquor in my lifetime is more than enough! After you go back, return this liquor, it’s too expensive," he said.

"You and your spouse have it tough too. Live well and come to visit us more, to make your mother happy. You have no idea how often your mother has talked about you these years, crying countless times in the middle of the night."

He really couldn’t bear to drink it; the thoughtfulness of his child meant more to him than anything.

After all, Chenzi was the youngest son, and isn’t the youngest always the most cherished in a family?

Now that Chenzi had returned, that alone satisfied him greatly.

Shen Cuizhi shot Gu Hang a disdainful look.

"Who’s been crying? That damn kid, as if I would worry about him!" she retorted.

Gu Hang, smiling, was about to hand the liquor to Ji Pianran to take back.

That’s when Gu Zhigang got anxious.

"No, Dad, this is a heartfelt gesture from Chenzi and your sister-in-law. It’s during the New Year; it wouldn’t be right to return it."

"Yeah, surely the liquor must have been bought from a city store, and those big shops won’t accept returns!" Gu He added, chiming in.

The unsaid part of their rationale was their own desire to taste this hundred-yuan liquor. If the old man wouldn’t drink, they would!

Especially Gu Zhigang, who had only ever had such fine liquor once before, when the factory entertained county leaders.

In all those years, he had never had a second taste!

But for Gu He, it was different; he had never had such liquor from childhood to adulthood, always making do with a few yuan’s worth of Erguotou and a dish of peanuts.

He never felt anything amiss and couldn’t understand why some would pay tens or hundreds for a bottle.

Isn’t it all just alcohol?

What could be different about it?

The last time he tasted beer, he threw up immediately.

It left a strange taste in his mouth, like horse urine.

He had never actually tasted horse urine, but he imagined it must taste like that.

"Grandpa, I’m a man now too, I want to drink!" Xu Xu said from the side, giving Gu Hang another dilemma, as he was particularly fond of his grandson.

Gu Zhigang glanced at Liu Lizhen with great satisfaction, proud of his wife for her clever tactic!

He couldn’t openly express his desire to drink, but could the old man possibly scold his grandson?

If that didn’t work, they’d just have the grandson cry.

The old man adored his grandson, and once the tears flowed, he’d surely relent.

"Yeah, Dad, during the New Year, it’s all about the gesture. Let’s not talk about returning it. Even if it were two hundred more, I won’t become rich, will I?" Gu Zhigang continued to press.

Guzhi, however, didn’t feel it was a big deal. Since he had bought it, the family should have a good New Year celebration.

There was no question of returning the liquor.

With Guzhi’s response, Gu Zhigang grew even more persistent, urging on his father.

"Well... then you all drink less. We should save this liquor to entertain guests when they come."

Gu Hang looked at him, his face betraying his thoughts. Did his face only look good when it was by Gu Chenzi’s side?

Was he the only son he had?

It was true—nothing was more vexing than comparing one’s children. How did he end up raising such a creature?

However, he didn’t say anything. After all, it was the New Year, and no one wanted to spoil the festive mood.

Besides, this was his own son’s way of showing filial piety.

Shen Cuizhi tapped on the table—none of her sons except for Gu Chenzi had ever given her peace of mind.

"Enough with that look. Don’t you know what you are like?"

Her daughters-in-law were only ever useful for chores and looking after the grandchildren, always wearing sour faces and often irritating her to no end.

"Let it be. Let’s just drink a little. It’s not often the whole family is together, so let’s drink and be merry."

Gu Hang, with a large gesture, unscrewed the bottle of liquor.

They used to drink from bowls, but that had changed now. He fetched the liquor cups from the kitchen cabinet, pouring a little for everyone—even little Xu Xu dipped his chopsticks in it and took a sip.

"Grandpa, I want some too!"

Tangtang’s chubby little hands flailed about. Her two brothers and her uncle and father were all drinking; she wanted some too!

It must be delicious, Tangtang wanted it too!

"This?"

Gu He was dumbfounded—how could this little girl drink alcohol?

Just forget about a full sip, just looking at those two kids who dabbed their chopsticks in it would make you cringe at their screwed-up faces.

Could this little girl handle it?

"Tangtang, be good. This doesn’t taste nice; it’s bitter. Look at your two little brothers," Gu Hang said, laughing as he patted Tangtang’s head.

Shen Cuizhi also smiled and said, "Children don’t drink alcohol, Tangtang be good. I’ll go warm up some sugar water for you." Glancing at Fan Xiaoli, she added, "Xiaoli, bring over that orange powder of yours."

"Eh, I’ll go right away!"

Fan Xiaoli didn’t dare to refuse. After all, Gu Chenzi had brought out liquor that was over 100 in price. If she were stingy now, she would likely not have a place in this family anymore.

Tangtang looked at Xu Xu’s crumpled face and shrank her little head back.

It seemed grandma wasn’t lying; it really was bitter.

But why did grandpa look so pleased? She couldn’t understand, no matter how hard her little brain tried to figure it out.

At this moment, Gu Hang felt like he was flying—the good liquor really was different!

As the saying goes, liquor is the essence of grain, and the more you drink, the younger you feel.

Wuliangye, made from five grains, speaks for itself.

Seeing his father like this, Gu He was amazed.

Was the liquor really that good?

He sniffed it, the rich fragrance filling his nose, and Gu He swallowed. It was just like when he drank at home, downing it in one gulp.

But then he choked.

Tears and snot ran down his face, and Fan Xiaoli kept thumping his back.

So, this was the over 100-price liquor that still made you choke?

So much for a smooth entry and a clear finish—it was all lies!

It took quite a while for Gu He to recover.

He gave a big thumbs up—there was no denying it was exhilarating!

Gu He figured it out: he shouldn’t have drunk this liquor.

After this sip, how would he ever drink those cheap liquors again?

It was simply not even worth horse urine!!

"Chenzi, I drank too fast earlier and didn’t savor the taste. Could I have another cup?" Gu He asked cheerily, having finally gotten over the choking and savored the lingering sweetness.

"Drink up, the three of us brothers haven’t been together in ages. Let’s raise a glass to our parents!" said Gu Chenzi, pouring himself another cup and standing up. "Dad, mom, you’ve worked so hard these years. I was immature before, but I won’t be anymore!"

Gu Hang smiled and pursed his lips, nodding in agreement, "Good, good."

He then poured a glass for Shen Cuizhi as well, "Come on, try this."

Shen Cuizhi’s eyes widened, the smile in her eyes also held a touch of reluctance to part with it.

"Forget it, it’s too expensive. If I save a mouthful, you can have another sip," she said.

Gu Chenzi burst out laughing, "Mom, what are you talking about? As long as you want to drink, I’ll buy it for you every day!"