Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Gu Ziyu’s Provocation
Chapter 81: Gu Ziyu’s Provocation
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“If you like to eat, come over more often. When school starts, you won’t have many opportunities.” Chen Liangdong gave Gu Ziyu another big crab. Gu Ci could tell that he really liked Ziyu.
“Uncle Chen, how’s Dr. North’s matter going?”
After the meal, the three of them moved to the courtyard to watch the stars and drink tea. Chen Liangdong was also good at brewing tea. He invited Gu Ci and Ziyu to taste his treasured Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao.
Chen Liangdong poured a cup of tea and pushed it to Gu Ci. “I didn’t care about this. I approved the report that was sent the day before yesterday. There’s no problem. It’ll be out in a few days.”
Chen Liangdong said, “This is easy. Have some tea.”
Gu Ci knew nothing about tasting tea. She only smelled the fragrance of tea. Chen Liangdong said, “This little girl is amazing.”
Gu Ziyu tsked. “You’re really thirsty for talent. You won’t let anyone off.”
“Nothing of that nature happened. I didn’t recruit her. The baby is the only talent I recruited.” Chen Liangdong emphasized the fact that he was the only one. Gu Ziyu drank his tea awkwardly and ignored him.
Gu Ci couldn’t help but laugh. Chen Liangdong only knew that Little Cherry had concealed her identity and changed her name. If he knew that Little Cherry had deliberately cut off her finger as a death certificate to kill the murderer, he would probably not let things end so easily.
“What about the murderer?” Gu Ci asked, “He did bully a minor. Although he didn’t die, we can’t let him go, right?”
“Change the sentence to five years.”
Gu Ci’s heart was set. The fate of Doctor North and Little Cherry would also be different from her previous life. That was good.
Chen Liangdong brewed a second pot of tea. “Are you very close to Dr. North?”
“No!” Gu Ci moved her wrists. She was too traumatized. When she mentioned Dr. North, her wrists hurt. “I was lucky enough to watch her surgery video.”
Gu Ziyu held the tea and drank it. He felt that it was tasteless and picked up a piece of sugar. Chen Liangdong said, “It’s a waste of God’s gift.”
Gu Ziyu added another piece of sugar and looked at him provocatively.
Gu Ci was speechless.
Chen Liangdong was really good to Gu Ziyu. “I’ll make you a black tea bag next time.”
“Then I won’t be coming.”
Chen Liangdong smiled and said, “School will start in half a month. In two days, I’ll bring you to meet the PhD supervisor of University A. Both professors are very famous in their fields.”
“Oh…” Gu Ziyu pursed his lips. “Can I not socialize?”
“No!” Chen Liangdong smiled and said, “Our country is a society of human relationships. Not only do we have to socialize, but we also have to make every word we say feel like a spring breeze. Whoever you interact with, you have to make the other party feel that you are a true friend.”
Gu Ci sipped her tea to hide her smile. This was really difficult for the reclusive Gu Ziyu.
Gu Ziyu puffed up his cheeks and looked more and more like a milk bun. He drank the Da Hong Pao in one gulp. “The fox insisted on wearing rabbit skin. I’m really on a pirate ship.”
Chen Liangdong laughed loudly. “In addition to the three courses and training, I also hope that you have some basic knowledge of zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, horse riding, archery, antiques, drama, culture, and language.”
Gu Ziyu’s face had already darkened.
Chen Liangdong said, “The language requirement isn’t high. English, German, Russian, French, Japanese, and Korean. You just need to be proficient in these six subjects.”
“Other than these six…” Gu Ziyu endured it. “Forget about the language. I’ll accept it. It’s fine to learn two more subjects. Why should I learn drama, culture, horse riding, archery, zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting?”
He was proficient in twelve languages and computers. He knew nothing about the extra-cursory knowledge that Chen Liangdong mentioned. He had to learn it all from scratch, and he still had to learn music, drama, and culture?
“Knowledge is always useful.” Chen Liangdong said, “It can save your life at a critical moment.”
Gu Ci gasped in amazement. “Ziyu, you’ll really be a master of all trades.”
“If it was a feudal society, would you be grooming a crown prince?” Gu Ziyu blurted out.
Chen Liangdong’s expression was a little subtle.
Gu Ci was speechless.
The atmosphere was silent for a few seconds, and the dog let out a cry.
Gu Ci asked Chen Liangdong, “Where did you buy this Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao? It tastes good. Can I buy a few catties?”
“This is the Da Hong Pao of the mother tree of Mount Wuyi. The annual production is only two catties.” Chen Liangdong answered naturally and said, “It’s a gift from someone else. You can’t buy it.”
“Understood!”
“I’ll give you half a catty later.”
“Two grams will do.” Gu Ci chuckled. “It’s too expensive. I don’t deserve it.”
The two of them smoothly and naturally changed the topic. Gu Ziyu instantly understood what it meant to have a refreshing conversation.
Oh… Just this?
He could learn it too!
After Chen Liangdong and Gu Ziyu decided on the date to meet the professor together, the mother and son got up and said goodbye. Chen Liangdong took a loofah, bitter gourd, lettuce, cabbage, and a big watermelon from the vegetable field to bring back for them.
Gu Ci was a little embarrassed to eat and take.
Gu Ziyu acted coquettishly as soon as he got into the car. “Mom, I want to be illiterate.”
Gu Ci chuckled. “In the future, you’ll be dealing with people all over the world. It’s good to learn more.”
She paused. “You could steamroll your dad. He’s not as learned as you.”
Gu Ziyu’s motivation was instantly boosted.
When the two of them went back, Li Jiang sent Lu Zhiyuan back to the parking lot. The four of them met each other, but Lu Zhiyuan ignored them and walked forward. His back was silent and cold. Li Jiang saw Gu Ziyu’s fierce gaze and broke out in cold sweat. He hurriedly chased after him.
Gu Ci’s heart stifled slightly. Gu Ziyu was carrying a big round watermelon while she was carrying vegetables. Gu Ziyu asked, “Mom, you and Dad still haven’t reconciled after your quarrel?”
“Yes.”
“How pretentious. He still needs you to coax him when you’re quarreling.” Gu Ziyu concluded, “How petty.”
Gu Ci brought Gu Ziyu upstairs and gave half of the vegetables to Zhou Jinjin. Coincidentally, Zhou Jinjin and Chen Fei were arguing because Zhou Jinjin was livestreaming at home and had disturbed Chen Fei. Other than being Gu Ziyu’s coach, Chen Fei was still in graduate school. He had been writing his thesis recently and needed a quiet environment.
Zhou Jinjin’s live broadcast was usually from four to nine. Chen Fei had been knocking on the door since seven o’clock. After four visits, the two of them started arguing. Chen Fei was simple and honest, but he couldn’t argue with Zhou Jinjin. He was so angry that his face turned red.
Gu Ci acted as the peacemaker and gave each of them a bag of vegetables. Chen Fei was so angry that he closed the door.
Zhou Jinjin complained, “In order to match his schedule, I changed the livestream from 7 to 11 pm to 9 pm from 4 to 9 pm. I ate a few bites of bread for dinner so that I wouldn’t wake him up. He had just knocked on the door and said that he had to sleep at seven o’clock. Seven o’clock… What? Is he an antique? Even my 90-year-old grandfather doesn’t sleep at 7 am. He’s a soldier who sleeps at 7 am. Isn’t he looking for trouble?”
Gu Ziyu said, “This is easy to resolve. I’ll get Li Jiang to put up a soundproof board for you..”