Free Web NovelChapter 209: Chapter 209: The Drama
Gu Kaiyuan also saw it clearly. He estimated this was another beauty trap, and he didn’t believe that many people present hadn’t seen through it, it was just that everyone wanted to see more of the spectacle.
Had Bai Suihe known what he was thinking, she would have despised herself for her apparent inadequacy; she was just thinking of watching some brief entertainment, while others were already thinking in terms of a drama series.
"Dad, look," seeing the three men from the Gu Family all staring at the three women, Xu Yulan was both furious and angry. Just then she noticed Gu Kaiyuan and Bai Suihe, quickly reminding them, "Third Brother has also come over with them."
Gu Baijiang merely glanced over without response, continuing to fixate his gaze on the mother and daughter in front.
Gu Kaiping, however, showed some reaction, nudging Gu Kaichen and saying, "You go get them back now."
The tone of this command greatly displeased Gu Kaichen, moreover, he currently had no inclination, wanting instead to admire the beauty some more.
"Don’t rush, let’s see how Mr. Liu handles this first? Such a pitiful young lady, yet Mr. Liu is being so cold-hearted."
Gu Kaiping felt like rolling his eyes, appreciating beauty was one thing, but don’t fall into the trap.
Previously, he had a colleague who brought home a girl that sold her body to bury her father, and they hadn’t even taken her into the household when chaos ensued; who knows what happened after that.
Just then, there were people egging on from the front, saying to bring the girl in, and the calls grew louder, with Gu Kaichen even joining in the commotion. Gu Kaiping wanted to pull him back but couldn’t.
"Dad, aren’t you going to do something?" Gu Kaiping couldn’t understand why this time Gu Baijiang wasn’t giving a lecture.
"What did you say?"
Gu Kaiping, "..."
Liu Yun and Xu Yulan, witnessing this scene, immediately felt a bad premonition in their hearts. Would the old man be bowled over by beauty and find them a cheap stepmother?
They barely managed to get rid of the heavy burden pressing on them, only to potentially bring back another ...
Xu Shuanghong’s eyes were red from crying, and she never expected these men had no sign of softening their hearts at all. freewebnσvel.cøm
A flick of her finger, the body of Mei Lin who was on her left side slanted, falling into the snow with an extremely delicate posture.
Seeing this, the men simultaneously felt a pang, if it weren’t for their families watching, they would all have rushed in.
Bai Suihe clicked her tongue in admiration; this move she couldn’t learn in a lifetime.
"Truly a master," Bai Suihe couldn’t help but give a thumbs up for such acting skill; she had seen many film and TV works, but none stronger or more natural than this.
"What master?" Gu Kaiyuan was always paying attention to Bai Suihe, noticing her ears turning red from the cold, he quickly took the cloak from Dongmei’s hands and tightly wrapped her in it.
"Don’t you think the way she fell was very graceful?"
Gu Kaiyuan lightly furrowed his brows, "Didn’t notice, but the fainting was too fake, anyone with a hint of experience could tell."
Bai Suihe teased, "Doesn’t this fit the typical hero saving the damsel scenario, don’t you feel the urge?"
Gu Kaiyuan couldn’t hold back anymore, raising his hand to gently knock on her head, "Stop reading those pointless books, be careful not to misguide the children. I’ll find you some good books later."
These days, Bai Suihe, when bored sitting in the carriage, would flip through those books and sometimes even make some commentary, Gu Kaiyuan had laughed angrily several times; if everyone had her unique insights, his bookstore might not have to operate anymore.
"Aren’t those storybooks always written like this: after the hero saves the damsel, either they commit themselves to him or repay him in the next life as a horse or cow.
The choice depends, of course, on the hero’s looks. If you go over now, the repayment won’t be deferred to the next life."
Gu Kaiyuan, "What if it were you going over?"
Bai Suihe was so startled she shook her head repeatedly, "Me go? Are you saying I’m living too long?
Haven’t you heard the story of the farmer and the snake?
I wouldn’t dare gamble with my own life, I cherish my life dearly."
Their conversation wasn’t quiet, and the adjacent carriage burst into laughter.
Bai Suihe became a bit embarrassed, not having held back in time, allowing others to watch the show.
It matched the old saying, the wheel of fortune turns; while they were watching the show, weren’t they themselves also scenery in others’ eyes?
"I apologize for not holding back," Mrs. Zhou at this moment lifted the curtain, and the whole carriage of women stared curiously at Bai Suihe.
They knew Gu Kaiyuan, but were not very familiar with Bai Suihe, who remained mostly out of sight.
This was the woman who, even while exiled, could gain wholehearted support from her maternal family. Indeed, women with good fate tend to have a lively nature.
"Mrs. Zhou," Gu Kaiyuan nodded slightly in their direction and quickly averted his gaze somewhere else.
Hearing the address, Bai Suihe immediately knew who it was and gave a reserved salute, "Greetings, Lady Zhou."
"Greetings," Mrs. Zhou approvingly looked at Bai Suihe, "Third Young Madam Gu is truly insightful; today, this old lady learned much from accompanying these granddaughters."
Bai Suihe gave a modest smile, "Lady Zhou is too kind. I was merely an outsider observing clearly.
In fact, many people can see through it, it’s just that they are all watching the spectacle, unlike my chatty self."
Mrs. Zhou, "... It’s also our fault, I apologize for the disrespect from those children just now."
After all, it’s one thing to eavesdrop, but they actually laughed aloud, and it was truly disrespectful of them.
Bai Suihe, "Lady Zhou worries too much. I was only telling a joke just now. It’s enough that everyone enjoyed it and had a moment of laughter." ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
While the two conversed, they let the previous matter pass, but their impression of each other improved a little.
"My old bones have grown weary from sitting in the carriage, and we still don’t know how long we’ll be delayed ahead, let’s all get out and stretch a bit." Mrs. Zhou took the opportunity to try to make friends with Bai Suihe and spoke to the daughters-in-law and granddaughters beside her.
Earlier, they were afraid there might be bandits ahead, but since there weren’t any, they could safely go out for a walk.
The women of the Zhou family agreed eagerly, being able to watch the spectacle openly, and perhaps even discussing a bit with Third Young Madam Gu, was simply too good to miss.
Gu Kaiyuan couldn’t just stand there, so he left the spot to the two maids to guard Bai Suihe, and stood nearby to keep watch.
"Your husband is quite a catch," Mrs. Zhou complimented.
Bai Suihe, "He is indeed pretty good."
Mrs. Zhou was taken aback for a second, and then let out a cheerful laugh, "You are quite good too."
Bai Suihe nodded earnestly, "Lady Zhou has a sharp eye."
The women of the Zhou family were all quite surprised, as they knew very well the character of the old lady. Having lived most of her life suppressed in the Zhou family, it was rare to hear her laugh so heartily, but today she did it several times because of Bai Suihe.
Although curious, the ongoing scenario in front was more captivating.
If before they had any sympathy for the three weak women, now the scene was perceived quite differently, prompting more observation of details.
