After a chubby wife with a child undergoes a remarkable transformation, her beauty becomes the talk

After confirming that Shen Lu had gone far away, Gu's mother stepped forward and stopped Gu Xiao.

"Second brother, you have no idea what your wife has become while you're away!"

Gu Xiao's originally calm face immediately turned so gloomy it could drip water.

There wasn't a single good word to say about Shen Lu in his mother's mouth.

Over the years, those events have been brought up again and again, and Gu Xiao knows without even thinking what his mother wants to say.

Gu Xiao headed straight into the family compound.

"Second brother, you have to take charge this time. Cuiying is going to be ruined by your wife and end up in jail."

Gu Xiao stopped in his tracks.

In the past, although there were various minor squabbles between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, they never escalated to the point of ending up in jail.

What happened...?

"Shen Lu failed to keep an eye on the child. After the child went missing, we all helped search for him. When he was finally found, Shen Lu turned around and accused Cuiying of stealing the child."

"How could Cuiying possibly steal her own nephew? Besides, don't you know Shen Lu's personality? When you weren't around, he tried to elope with men time and time again."

If it weren't for me and your sister-in-law, those two children would probably have been tormented to death by her long ago...

"Enough!" Gu Xiao interrupted his mother.

"What exactly do you want me to do?" Gu Xiao asked bluntly.

When Gu's mother saw this, she chuckled softly.

His son still sides with him.

"We won't hold your sister-in-law responsible; just release her immediately."

If Fan Cuiying doesn't go out for a day, she has to do housework and cleaning. She's an old woman, how can she not have her daughter-in-law to take care of her?

"And you should divorce that man surnamed Shen as soon as possible. He's a rotten apple that has corrupted the two children. If you're busy, my sister-in-law and I can help you take care of the kids..."

Gu Xiao's aura grew increasingly cold, but his mother remained oblivious, continuing to mutter to herself.

Until Gu Xiao interrupted her.

"Are you done talking?"

"Um……"

"Please leave now. I will make a decision after I have investigated this matter thoroughly."

Gu's mother's eyelids twitched.

He knew all too well how smart Gu Xiao was.

If Gu Xiao were to investigate on his own, the whole truth would probably be uncovered.

Gu's mother quickly stepped forward to stop Gu Xiao's actions.

"Xiao, would your mother harm you? Just listen to me, and we'll get all these things done today. It won't do you any harm."

Gu Xiao looked coldly at his mother.

"From childhood to adulthood, you know in your heart whether the decisions you made for me were good for me or good for yourself."

After saying that, Gu Xiao left.

Gu's mother was left standing there, stunned.

She quickly realized what was happening, plopped down on the ground, and started wailing and crying.

Soon, a crowd gathered around.

In the past, this trick was very effective for Gu's mother.

Even the most upright official finds it hard to settle family disputes. No matter how high a position Gu Xiao holds outside, he is still her son.

With the neighbors watching, Gu Xiao had no choice but to agree to all her conditions in order to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.

"Mom, you used this trick when I was a child, but I'm not a child anymore."

After saying that, Gu Xiao walked towards his home.

Over the years, he had long been disillusioned with family ties, so his heart remained unmoved.

Gu Xiao walked to his courtyard and took a deep breath before opening the door.

He didn't know how to face Shen Lu and the two children.

Perhaps, as his mother said, divorce is the best option for both of them.

Gu Xiao rolled up his sleeves, ready to clean the entire house.

But to my surprise, the moment I opened the door, I was no longer greeted by a dirty and messy courtyard that looked like a garbage dump, but by a clean and tidy courtyard that exuded vitality.

The yard is planted with lush green vegetables, the weeds are neatly trimmed, and the broken earthenware pots and bricks have been replaced with brand new ceramic pots.

In the corner were children's toys and a small blackboard with math problems written on it.

Faced with this unusual scene, Gu Xiao even doubted whether he had entered the wrong courtyard.

After confirming that it was his home, Gu Xiao continued walking inside.

Cross the path in the middle and you will arrive at the house.

Upon opening the room, what greeted the eye was no longer the smelly, chaotic room of the past.

The entire house was kept in perfect order, and every detail revealed the lady of the house's love for it.

The children's belongings were neatly arranged, and the air was filled with the scent of soap.

As sunlight streamed in, Gu Xiao could vaguely see the two children laughing and playing in the room.

Instead of surprise, Gu Xiao was extremely wary.

What trick is Shen Lu up to now?

He no longer trusted Shen Lu at all; if it weren't for the child, the two would probably have divorced long ago.

He came back this time to talk to Shen Lu about this matter.

If Shen Lu finds being with him unbearable, then they should get a divorce.

However, the child must stay with him.

Can……

What exactly is going on now?

Where did the two children go again?

Gu Xiao went out of the house to look for her, and ran into Li Mei, who was returning from buying groceries, in the yard.

"Commander Gu, you're back?"

Li Mei exclaimed in delight.

He had been looking forward to his return, hoping that the two would reconcile after meeting.

It seems it will be realized soon.

"Um... Sister Li, do you know where my children are?"

When she's not home, Li Mei often helps take care of the two children.

Therefore, Gu Xiao was closer to her than to most people.

"Both children are old enough to attend the after-school program, and they get along well with the other children in the neighborhood, so your wife and I discussed it and decided to send them there."

Li Mei's smiling face suggests that she and Shen Lu have a very harmonious relationship.

A strange feeling lingered around Gu Xiao.

He wanted to wait for Shen Lu to return so he could find out what was going on.

"Commander Gu, Shen Lu truly wants to spend her life with you this time. You have no idea how much she's done while you were away. Not only has she taken care of the two children, but she's also managed the household impeccably. More importantly, she's lost weight..."

The fattening was a success.

Before Li Mei could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door of Gu Xiao's house.

"Commander, there's an emergency from above. Please return immediately."

Gu Xiao had a soldier's duty, and no matter how curious he was about his family, he could never disobey orders.

Before Li Mei could finish speaking, Gu Xiao strode away from the family compound.

Li Mei shook her head.

Fine, when Shen Lu comes back, Gu Xiao will see for himself.