Phi-Fic Chapter 201 Unexpected Visitor
Chapter 201 Unexpected Visitor
Gu Jun didn't speak, but little Gu Xi was the first to get upset. His eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he ran up to Gu Jun with his short legs. He spread his little hands out like a mother hen protecting her chicks, determined not to let Zhao Pingshui get close to his father. He said in a cute but fierce tone, "Don't talk nonsense. This is my father, not your father."
Zhao Pingshui gave a nonchalant "Oh," and said, "What's wrong with me shouting?"
"No, you can't shout." Gu Xi continued to correct him, pushing Zhao Pingshui hard with her chubby little hands.
Zhao Pingshui grinned, about to laugh at Gu Xi, when he was slapped hard on the head. "Is this how you usually address people? Get out of here, I'll settle the score with you when we get home."
Ignoring Zhao Pingshui's resistance, Zhao Hui dragged him away.
Gu Jun didn't get to make a fool of himself; instead, he got himself into trouble.
However, this was just an appetizer. When he got home and interrogated Zhao Pingshui, coupled with Zhao Pinglan's description, Zhao Hui felt like the sky was about to fall.
It turns out that this kid didn't just call Gu Jun "Dad." Whenever he met a man on the street, regardless of whether that man was old enough to be his father or grandfather, he would call him "Dad."
Zhao Hui: ...He said that recently a lot of people have been looking at him strangely.
"You call him 'Mom' but not 'Dad,' so you think you can take advantage of his easygoing nature?" Zhao Hui rolled up his sleeves, pulled down Zhao Pingshui's pants, and gave his unruly son a good beating, making him cry loudly until he admitted his mistake.
Zhao Hui: "Zhao Pingshui, if I find out you're randomly claiming fathers again, watch out for your backside. Zhao Pinglan, you keep an eye on things. Report any violations immediately, and there will be a reward."
Zhao Pinglan got excited and immediately saluted, saying, "I will definitely complete the mission."
Zhao Pingshui looked miserable. He couldn't stay in this house for another day. He wanted to run away from home and go back to his grandparents' house!
After some time, once the custom-made pajamas for the children in the compound were finished, a pajama trend swept through the compound. You could often see people wearing cow pajamas, cat pajamas, bunny pajamas, dinosaur pajamas... it was like a zoo.
Zhao Pingshui also got what he wanted, but it was in exchange for ceding land and paying reparations at home and agreeing to three rules.
As the Lunar New Year approaches, people are gradually returning home, and relatives are also coming to visit. Shu Yun is also preparing things. Since Gu Xi was born, the family has been spending the Lunar New Year in the military camp for the past few years because the child is still young.
The children have grown quite a bit this year, and the whole family is planning to go back home to visit the elders in about a month, before Chinese New Year's Eve, and spend the New Year in our hometown. We've been preparing for our trip home these past few days.
Gu Xi followed Shu Yun like a little tail. The little one was full of energy, and after a while, she was holding a thermos and asked, "Mommy, should we take this home?"
A moment later, she put the radio back into her bag, saying, "I need to take this back with me too; I want to learn to sing."
Shu Yun: ...A bag was filled with all sorts of random things.
Shu Yun carried the child to the yard, gave him paper and a pen, and let him draw and play. She then took out everything that Gu Xi had put in his bag, such as a thermos, a kettle, a teacup, a radio, and even a pair of Gu Jun's leather shoes. Shu Yun took them all out.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. "Is Shu Yun home?" It was the division commander's wife, Wang Chunmei.
When Shu Yun walked out, Gu Xi had already opened the door.
Shu Yun greeted her, "Sister-in-law Wang."
Wang Chunmei was holding a child in her arms. The child looked a little smaller than Gu Xi. She was a little girl with pigtails and rosy cheeks. "Huihui, call out to everyone."
The little one said in a sweet, childish voice, "Hello, Aunt Shu."
Shu Yun invited them to sit down inside. Wang Chunmei smiled and said, "This is my granddaughter. It's almost Chinese New Year, so they came to visit me. I've noticed that many children in the yard are wearing animal pajamas lately, and my Huihui saw them and wanted one too, so I thought I'd come and ask you about it."
Shu Yun: "I asked someone from the nearby brigade to do this. If you like it, I'll talk to her about it later."
Wang Chunmei: "This is perfect, thank you so much, Shuyun."
Wang Chunmei talked with Shu Yun for a while until Huihui's eyelids drooped and she was about to take a nap. Then she got up and left. She walked out the door, put a hat on Huihui, and was about to go home when the door to the next room opened.
"Aunt Wang, it's been a long time."
"Ah, it's Xiao Ding." Wang Chunmei greeted her. Ever since she scolded Ding Hongmei last time, the two had been in a lukewarm relationship and hadn't interacted for quite some time.
Ding Hongmei smiled and said, "Well, the school was busy with final exams and various tasks a while ago, so I didn't have time to talk to you. Now that the children are on winter break, I'm planning to go to the city to buy some New Year's items. Aunt Wang, would you like to come?"
Wang Chunmei was easily swayed by gentle persuasion but not by force. Since Ding Hongmei had put it that way, Wang Chunmei agreed, but she said, "My eldest daughter came to visit me recently, so I can't leave. It might be a while before I can come."
Ding Hongmei: "It's alright, I'll wait for you." She looked at the child in Wang Chunmei's arms, "This must be your granddaughter, she's so cute! I have some candy here, would the child like some?"
Wang Chunmei waved her hand, "No, the little one has been eating too much candy lately and has a toothache, so don't give her any more."
Ding Hongmei's smile faded, and she calmly put the candy back, saying, "Alright then."
She watched Wang Chunmei leave, her smile gradually fading until it turned into indifference.
While everyone was immersed in the joyous atmosphere of the upcoming Chinese New Year, Shen Rujun came to Shu Yun's house.
Shu Yun exclaimed in surprise, "Auntie, why didn't you tell me you were coming?"
Shen Rujun did not come alone this time; her husband Yang Zhong and her youngest son Yang Fangming also came with her.
Shen Rujun smiled and felt relieved to see that Shu Yun looked well. "I just stopped by to see you. I was thinking of leaving tomorrow so as not to trouble you. Your uncle got some leave and is going home to visit you. I thought I'd drop by to see you on the way. How have you been?"
"I'm fine, Auntie, don't worry. Here, this is Gu Xi. Gu Xi, quickly call her Great-Aunt."
Gu Xi called out in a childish voice, "Great-Auntie."
"Oh my, the baby has grown so much! So well-behaved, and looks just like you."
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Gu Jun and Shu Yun invited the guests to stay for dinner, and the family enjoyed a good meal together.
After the meal, Shen Rujun and Shu Yun went inside to talk, leaving the men to eat at the table.
Shen Rujun handed a package to Shu Yun, saying, "I came in a hurry this time and didn't prepare anything properly. This is a token of my aunt's appreciation. Please take it."
Shu Yun was about to refuse, but Shen Rujun pressed her hand down. "Hey, don't be shy. There are also gifts prepared for Gu Xi inside. It's rare for me, his great-aunt, to see him. I have to give him something to please the little darling, otherwise he might not recognize me next time."
Then Shen Rujun took out another package, her smile fading. "This is what I prepared for your grandfather."