1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 276 You're already pairing them up at such a young age?

"you do not say."

Sister Xu laughed and chimed in, "I've never seen anyone dote on their daughter like this."

"The little train has stopped."

Gu Bin's attention was always on the babies. As soon as the little train stopped, he rushed over and picked up Lele.

"whee."

Lele hugged and kissed her dad, covering his face with drool bubbles.

A man was rejected by his son, but his poor little heart was instantly healed. He hugged his son's little cotton-padded jacket and kept calling him his precious darling.

"Lele is really close to her dad."

Sister Liu picked up Pingping, and Sister Xu picked up Xixi. The two adorable babies were very comfortable being held by the nannies, showing no intention of competing for attention.

"An'an is her mother's little darling."

Lin Xiyu smiled and bent down to pick up An'an.

An'an unexpectedly did the exact same thing as Lele, kissing her mother on the cheek.

"Good son."

Lin Xiyu was so excited that she hugged her son tightly and kissed his cheeks twice.

"Yeah."

Pingping and Xixi saw this and eagerly stretched out their little arms, wanting their mother to kiss and hug them.

"Good son."

"My good daughter."

Lin Xiyu took the two babies from the same direction and kissed them both twice.

"whee."

Pingping and Xixi were overjoyed, their eyes crinkling into crescent moons with laughter.

"The child should stay with his mother."

Grandma Gu enjoyed watching it and offered her fair comments.

"I do not care."

Gu Bin pretended not to care, but subconsciously hugged Lele even tighter: "As long as Lele is closest to her father, that's all that matters."

"Lele, come here, let Mommy give you a kiss."

Lin Xiyu suppressed a laugh, walked over again, and kissed Lele's sweet and soft cheeks.

"whee."

Lele twisted her little body, just showing a hint that she wanted her mother to hold her, when her father cunningly picked her up and carried her away.

"Lele, Daddy will take you to ride the carousel."

Gu Bin strode quickly, disappearing into the crowd in no time.

"Tch, they slipped away pretty fast."

Lin Xiyu found it amusing, and couldn't help but smile.

-

Wangfu Pond, an old residence.

Ever since hearing the song "Return to the Han and Tang Dynasties," Lin Xiyu has become obsessed with Hanfu (traditional Han clothing). Beautiful images of it frequently appear in her mind.

A beautiful woman dressed in light and flowing Hanfu, holding a round fan, frolics and plays in the garden.

"If you really want to do it, then do it."

That afternoon, she was sitting under the pomegranate tree again, lost in thought with paper cuttings in hand, when Gu Bin came over with a glass of juice and waved it in front of her eyes.

"You also agree with my idea of ​​making Hanfu using paper cutting?"

Lin Xiyu snapped out of her reverie, took the juice, and smiled.

"As long as you have perseverance..."

Gu Bin took a small stool and sat down next to her, saying in a serious tone, "There's nothing that can't be done."

"That sounds so official."

Lin Xiyu said coquettishly, "What I want is not nonsensical flattery, but your true thoughts."

"The real thought is..."

Gu Bin smiled indulgently, then changed the subject, saying, "Although it's a bit unrealistic, people always need to have dreams. A hundred years ago, who could have imagined that humans could land on the moon? Now it's a reality."

"hiss."

Lin Xiyu gasped: "The way you're comparing it, you think cutting out a piece of clothing is as difficult as creating a satellite?"

"That's not entirely true."

Gu Bin jokingly said, "As long as you don't let me wear it, you can cut it however you want, I won't have any objections."

Lin Xiyu: "."

I had an urge to poke him with scissors.

-

Although Gu Bin complained, his actions were top-notch.

Not long after, he used his personal connections to mail six sets of the latest Hanfu from Shanghai.

Hanfu was not very popular in 06, and there were very few people wearing it in Jinan. Occasionally, you would see someone wearing Hanfu, and they would be considered a very unusual person.

Lin Xiyu had been struggling to find a ready-made sample for reference, and she was truly amazed when she received the package.

Where did you buy your Hanfu?

The six sets of Hanfu are of very high quality, as soft as silk, and are obviously very valuable.

"It was a gift from an acquaintance."

Gu Bin chuckled, trying to brush it off.

"An acquaintance in Shanghai?"

Seeing that his expression was strange, Lin Xiyu suddenly saw a figure in front of her.

"Could it be Li Qing?"

She thought it to herself, and before she knew it, she had blurted it out.

"My wife guessed right again."

Gu Bin smiled and flattered, "Nothing can be hidden from you."

"So what if it's her?"

Lin Xiyu raised an eyebrow, slightly displeased: "Why didn't you just say it outright? Why did you have to hide it from me?"

"Didn't you have a grudge against her?"

Gu Bin touched his nose and explained with an embarrassed smile, "I was thinking it's better to avoid trouble, so you won't overthink it and wonder if I have any private dealings with her."

"This doesn't count?"

Lin Xiyu held up the clothes and waved them in front of him.

"Just a few outfits."

Gu Bin quickly confessed, "Aside from this, I really don't have any interaction with her."

Lin Xiyu didn't believe her: "You didn't talk about anything else?"

"No."

Gu Bin solemnly assured him, "You can check my call records if you don't believe me."

"Why didn't she ask you for Hanfu?"

Lin Xiyu remained skeptical.

"Uh."

Gu Bin's eyes flickered slightly as he looked away.

Lin Xiyu laughed in exasperation: "You told her, didn't you?"

"Can't you tell me?"

The moment she looked over, Gu Bin's heart trembled involuntarily.

"That woman, Li Qing, doesn't understand the value of art at all."

Lin Xiyu was a little annoyed: "The last time she came to my door, she asked me to sell her the paper-cutting works. She said that the purpose of paper-cutting is to create value, as if everything can be measured by money."

"Honey, calm down, calm down."

Gu Bin smiled and advised, "That's just how she is. She's too self-centered and doesn't know how to consider other people's feelings."

"You can tolerate this?"

Lin Xiyu glared at him with displeasure: "You still have contact with her?"

"I did this for you."

Gu Bin chuckled wryly, “Hanfu is hard to buy. Her family is in the clothing business, so they have connections and can get her suitable clothes.”

"Is that just an excuse?"

Lin Xiyu had a knot in her heart. The thought of how he and Li Qing had conspired to keep it from her for so many years made her feel very uncomfortable.

"Honey, actually, I'm doing this for your own good." Gu Bin didn't want his wife to keep harping on it, so he quickly changed the subject to divert her attention: "You want to tailor Hanfu, right? Without professional guidance, you'll inevitably take many detours if you just try to figure it out on your own."

"We need to apply for intangible cultural heritage status by the end of the year, and there's not much time. We need to produce some decent works before then, right?"

"Li Qing is very skilled in fashion design and knows many professionals related to design. With her help, things will be much easier. Even if you don't like her or don't want to work with her, you can always ask her to recommend a suitable candidate, right?"

-

“I don’t need her help.”

Lin Xiyu felt a lump in her throat and couldn't hold back her anger: "Wu Meng's mother is also a tailor, I can learn from her."

Gu Bin patiently advised, "Her mother only knows how to make clothes, not how to do fashion shows. If you want to expand the influence of paper-cutting, simply cutting out samples won't work. You need to get more people involved and let them recognize the charm of this art."

-

"Ah."

Lin Xiyu gave him a slightly teasing look: "You're really good at talking nonsense. You've got all the arguments right. So, I have no choice but to agree."

"I didn't lie."

Gu Bin lifted his wife's hand and placed it on his heart: "I'm truly doing this for your own good. If you don't believe me, touch my heart; isn't it always beating for you?"

This confession caught me completely off guard!

Lin Xiyu was speechless at his occasional cheesy pickup lines, and shook her arm, trying to pull her hand away.

"do not move."

Gu Bin didn't let go; instead, he pressed her hand even harder against his chest.

"Thump thump thump."

Both of them felt a strong, powerful heartbeat.

"Am I right?"

Gu Bin raised an eyebrow, about to say a few more sentimental words, but his wife stopped him.

Lin Xiyu laughed teasingly: "Are you feeling guilty and nervous?"

Gu Bin: "."

-

Gu Bin couldn't persuade his beloved wife, so Lin Xiyu thought it over and decided to first ask Wu's mother for advice on how to cut clothes.

Wu's mother was also very happy. Whenever she had free time, she would bring Nuannuan to visit her home and teach her all her skills.

Nuannuan visited more often and gradually became familiar with the four little babies.

Perhaps it's in children's nature that younger children naturally admire older children.

The little girl, who could walk, run, jump, talk, and eat with a small spoon by herself, gradually became an omnipotent being in the eyes of the four little babies.

The four little babies all adored the older sister, clumsily imitating her movements and subtly learning new skills.

Nuannuan is also a very warm-hearted young lady. She helps the adults take care of her younger siblings and is very responsible.

When her younger siblings cry, she will help comfort them; when their toys fall, she will help pick them up.

If a naughty little brother wets his pants while playing, she will helplessly yell in her soft, sweet voice, "Little brother peed again!"

This drew laughter from the adults.

-

"Nuannuan is so adorable! This great-granddaughter-in-law must be kept for our family. We're determined to have her, and no one can take her from us."

Grandma Gu was fanning herself with a large palm-leaf fan, smiling from ear to ear.

Which great-grandson do you favor, sir?

Following her train of thought, Sister Liu continued speaking while changing Da Bao's diaper.

"I think Nuannuan and Pingping are a good match."

Grandma Gu immediately said, "Pingping is very naughty, but with Nuannuan keeping an eye on him, it's much easier to manage."

"This line of thinking is correct."

Wu's mother was amused and covered her mouth with her hand while laughing.

"How about we settle on this?"

Grandma Gu was very pleased and smiled, her eyes crinkling: "Let's arrange a marriage between our two families, so that your Nuannuan can become Dabao's wife."

"I think so."

Wu's mother slapped her thigh and readily agreed.

"Xi Yu, go to my room and get that gold bracelet that's for the child."

Grandma Gu got excited and wanted to arrange a marriage on the spot.

"You're already arranging a marriage between people so young?"

A mocking voice came from the direction of the courtyard gate. The large iron gate was pushed open from the outside, and a familiar figure pulling a suitcase entered.

"Oh my goodness!"

Grandma Gu was very unhappy that her mood had been disturbed. She was about to lose her temper when she saw who it was, and her expression immediately changed.

From deep displeasure to tears of joy, it only takes a moment.

"Rui Rui, why did you come back alone?"

"Where's your dad? Didn't he come back with you?"

When Sister Liu and Sister Xu saw the spirited young boy, they both smiled and went over to greet him together.

"Dad didn't come back. It's summer vacation, so I came back by myself."

Compared to when she left, Rui Rui has grown quite a bit taller and is now the same height as Sister Liu, who is shorter.

Even so, in the eyes of his elders, he was still just a child who hadn't grown up. It was heartbreaking to see him travel such a long distance by plane to come back alone.

"Your dad has a really big heart."

Upon hearing this, Grandma Gu's joy turned into anger: "Let the child come back alone, and he can rest assured."

"It's alright, I came back on my own."

Rui Rui straightened her back, trying to make herself look taller.

“Rui Rui, why didn’t you tell me so your uncle could pick you up from the airport?”

Hearing the noise, Lin Xiyu also came out of the living room with a surprised look on her face.

"I wanted to give you a surprise, that's why I didn't tell you."

With his youthful spirit, Rui Rui raised his eyebrows slightly, looking rather pleased with himself.

"This isn't a surprise, it's a shock!"

Grandma Gu pretended to be annoyed and poked his forehead.

"Whether it's a pleasant surprise or a shock, the goal has been achieved."

Rui Rui's words and actions have changed a lot compared to half a year ago. When Grandma Gu said something to him, he didn't get angry. He just chuckled and pulled his luggage into the door.

"this kid"

Grandma Gu laughed in exasperation, wanting to poke him again but unable to bring herself to do it, and instead transferred her anger to his father.

One can only imagine how raging the anger Fu Zheng must have faced that night.

Grandma Gu scolded him on the phone for almost half an hour, until her voice was hoarse and her mouth was dry before she finally stopped.

-

Under the pomegranate tree.

"Peace and joy, your brother has returned."

Rui Rui entered the courtyard, immediately put down her luggage, went to the mat, and made a domineering announcement to the four little babies.

"Eee-ya, ah?!"

The four little babies looked up at the big brother who had suddenly appeared, all a little confused.

"Pingping, An'an, Xixi, Lele".

Rui Rui carefully examined the four adorable children and called out their names one by one: "Look carefully, I am your older brother, you will all call me big brother from now on."

"Yeah."

The four little babies turned their bright, dark eyes and looked at him with great interest.

"Boom."

Xixi opened her little mouth and blew a saliva bubble.

so cute!
As expected, the little sister is the most lovable.

Rui Rui was instantly captivated by the sweet and soft little sister, squatted down, and pinched Xi Xi's soft and cute little cheeks.

Xixi has never been shy, and when her brother pinched her cheek, she didn't cry but instead laughed out loud.

Rui Rui's eyes sparkled, and she couldn't resist reaching out to pick up her little sister.

"Oh dear, my little darling, take it easy."

He had never held such a small child before, and his movements were a bit clumsy, which made Grandma Gu's heart tremble with fear.

Sister Liu quickly went over, supported Xixi's little body with both hands, and helped him steady himself.

"whee."

Xixi wasn't scared at all; she clapped her little hands and giggled in her brother's arms.