Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 119 Rumors
Madam He shook her head and asked again, "What is this young master Zhou's character like?"

Gu Yunyi was very puzzled: "Mother, why do you ask that? Since I let Xun-ge follow Mr. Zhou, I must have investigated the character of Accountant Zhou and his family. Young Master Zhou is honest, pragmatic, and well-educated. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to chat with him."

Madam He was satisfied: "It's nothing. I just thought that Xun-ge'er will be going there every day in the future, and he will have a lot of contact with Zhou Yuanjia. I wanted to help Xun-ge'er understand the situation better so that there won't be any conflicts in the future."

"Mother, don't worry, I've thought it all through."

Madam He nodded, but seemed a little absent-minded. She turned to look at Xin Ting, who was discussing candied hawthorns sold on the street with Yun Sheng and Yun Mo.
Oh! What a worry!
Xinting and Xun Ge'er came to the Gu family. Although they were the daughter-in-law's nephew and niece, they were not much different in age from Gu Yunyi and Xu Qingmeng. Madam He genuinely treated them as her own children.

Xinting has been burdened with such a mother, which makes me feel even more sorry for her. She's so old now, and I'm worried about her.

Throughout the meal, Zhou Yuanjia felt embarrassed every time he looked at her, not to mention Madam Zhou, who kept observing her throughout the meal. Yet, the girl acted as if nothing was wrong. Despite her age, she was still clueless.

Actually, neither Xu Qingmeng nor Gu Yunyi noticed it either. This is probably a common trait among gossipy middle-aged women. They don't need to say it outright; they can often tell what the other person is thinking with just a glance.

As for Aunt Zhou, since her son hadn't explicitly said so, and Xin Ting was still young, although she had those thoughts, she still wanted to see what her son thought.

Aunt Zhou also needs to think about it more carefully to see if the person is easy to get along with, as she didn't seem particularly enthusiastic.

Zhou Yuanjia actually visited Gu Family Restaurant more often to ask Gu Yunyi for advice.

He was well aware of this, especially since Zhou Yuanjia always seemed a little shy and awkward whenever he saw Xinting.

The Xu family was already well-off. When the young girl first came to the Gu family, she hadn't fully grown up yet. But after coming to the Gu family, she was well-fed and well-clothed, and it was also the time for her to grow up, so she grew up quickly.

Her originally round face had become slightly longer, and her eyebrows and eyes still exuded a delicate charm. Her skin was also becoming increasingly fair, like a pear blossom in its first bloom, fresh and unassuming.

She always wore her hair in a simple bun, and when she smiled, her eyes curved like crescent moons, exuding a lively charm. Following behind Xu Qingmeng every day, her temperament became more and more pronounced.

Looking at Xinting, Madam He couldn't help but sigh: This child is growing more and more beautiful, having completely inherited the excellent genes of the Xu family. Although she can't be described as a beauty that could topple kingdoms, she is still the kind of girl from a modest family. No wonder Zhou Yuanjia took a liking to her.

According to He's observation, Zhou Yuanjia is not bad, and He also wants to bring the two of them together. So whenever Zhou Yuanjia comes, as long as Xinting is there, he will let Xinting show her face.

However, it was just something as simple as serving tea, handing over water, or helping someone carry something, and Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi didn't notice anything amiss.

On the afternoon of the fifth day, Xu Qingmeng had just returned from Jinxiuxuan with two boxes of pastries in her hand. Shen Jinwen had asked her to bring them back, saying that he was going to give gifts and asked her to bring the two boxes back with him.

Jinxiuxuan's business is booming, and its pastry gift boxes are in high demand.

As Xu Qingmeng reached the door, she saw Madam He and Aunt Zhou chatting animatedly. Gu Yunyi had left after finishing his meal, presumably busy with the previous plan. Madam He probably didn't know about the rumors circulating today; Xu Qingmeng guessed that the person behind it all couldn't hold back any longer.

It's said that Gu Yunyi is an unfilial person, and that Xu Qingmeng entered the family only half a month after Gu Hongxin's death. However, this point is undeniable. Everyone knows that Gu Yunyi will take the exam in May, which is also a fact.

Of course, there are also those who know the inside story and say that Xu Qingmeng married into the family because Gu Yunyi was on his deathbed at the time, and that she did so to bring him good luck.

Xu Qingmeng transmigrated and it took her a long time to learn that the original owner of this body had also been instigated by someone behind the scenes. However, that person would never admit it, and they didn't know who the person behind the scenes was, since that person never appeared from beginning to end.

Xu Qingmeng naturally wouldn't say anything, and Gu Yunyi obviously knew something as well, but he only knew that it was probably related to the He family, but that was just speculation and he had no evidence.

Mrs. He only found out that evening, when Xin Ting accidentally let it slip when she came back. After that, she was restless and sighed constantly.

The rumors intensified, and Gu Yunyi was in Shiqing Village at the time.

Although Shiqing Village is not far from Quan County, it is not very close either, as there is a distance between them and a river in between. There used to be a bridge, but it was said to have been destroyed during the war and has not been rebuilt since.

During the summer, there is a lot of rain, and the river will overflow, so the people of Shiqing Village will not come out, making it a relatively secluded village.

Gu Yunyi stood on the boat, the old ferryman holding the rope, his beard all white.

"Old Master Gu came back a few times back then, each time with big bags and small packages. The village chief would say that he was the most promising person in the village. It's just a pity that when Old Master Gu passed away, no one in the village knew, and no one was able to see him off. In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed."

Then, when the conversation turned to Gu Yunyi's father, the old man smiled and said, "I did see him once before. He was probably about your age now, following behind Grandpa Gu. He was very handsome, unlike any other child in the village, and had an extraordinary air about him."

Who could have imagined that fate would be so cruel? He is already over fifty and still alive, while that extraordinary young master from back then has already passed away. If you calculate his age, he was only in his thirties.

The old man sighed with melancholy. Gu Yunyi offered a few words of comfort and then quickly changed the subject, talking about matters concerning the clan.

In Shiqing Village, almost everyone shares the surname Gu. Old Master Gu himself came from here.

Due to the wars of those years, the Gu family sought refuge in Shiqing Village. The Gu Family Restaurant was bought by the Gu family patriarch's parents with their life's savings. At that time, the Gu patriarch was even younger than Gu Yunyi. They had hoped to finally live a good life.

Little did he know that his parents would pass away just two years later. Old Master Gu was determined to make a name for himself and refused to return to the village. He struggled to run the eatery by himself until things gradually improved and he eventually prospered.

After becoming successful, Mr. Gu missed his ancestral home and returned several times, including once with his son Gu Hongxin. It seems that he had worked too hard in his youth and had no chance to enjoy life before he passed away. Mrs. Gu couldn't bear it and followed him, leaving Gu Hongxin alone.

(End of this chapter)