Traveling to ancient times with a sign-in system

Chapter 259: He's like a completely different person!

Chapter 259: He's like a completely different person!

Gu Tang's expression darkened: "Why are you drinking so early in the morning? There's still porridge in the bowl, you two can have a toast!"

"Who clinks glasses with porridge?" Gu Lianshan thought his daughter was even less particular than he was.

Gu Tang ignored him: "There's only porridge, no wine!"

"You should at least have some tea, right?"

"Yes, you can pour it yourself!"

Seeing that the father and daughter were about to start arguing again, Ah Gou quickly took over the task of pouring the tea: "I'll pour it, I'll pour it!"

He took two cups from the octagonal table, poured two cups of tea from the stove, and brought them over to Gu Lianshan personally.

Accepting the tea, Gu Lianshan didn't forget to salvage his reputation: "No wine, tea is fine too! As long as we're friends, it's all the same!"

“Yes! They’re all the same!” Ah Gou laughed and agreed, not daring to say another word.

"Come on! Let's have a clink! From now on, you're my good nephew!"

"Then you're my good uncle!"

The two gray porcelain cups clinked together with a crisp sound, and then each person drank the contents of the cup in one gulp.

He stared at the three of them, grandfather, grandmother, and grandson, with a look of disgust on his face, not wanting to say a word.

What kind of kinship do these two have?

This is utterly ridiculous!

"Let's clear the dishes." Gu Tang ignored the two of them and told Gu Ping'an to get up and help clear the dishes.

Seeing her actions, Ah Gou quickly put down the cup and stepped forward to take over from Gu Tang: "I'll clean it next year. The water is cold in winter, and you, as a young lady, shouldn't touch cold water."

Upon hearing this, Third Uncle's heart skipped a beat. He abruptly looked up at Ah Gou, feeling that what he had said sounded rather strange...

For some reason, the old man glanced at Ah Gou, then suddenly looked at Gu Tang, wanting to see how she would react to Ah Gou's offer of help.

Gu Tang's reaction was very straightforward. She unceremoniously pushed all the bowls and chopsticks to him and gave him a pair of eye rolls, clearly showing that she didn't like him.

Hmm... it seems there really isn't anything between these two.

The old man's inexplicable worry instantly subsided.

Ah Gou took his bowl and chopsticks to the kitchen to wash up. Gu Lianshan couldn't stand it, so he sent his son along to lend a hand.

This is his newly adopted nephew. He had just finished the family reunion tea when his daughter sent him out to do chores. This is really inconsiderate!

Gu Ping'an didn't dare to argue with his father and obediently followed.

After everyone had gone some distance, the third uncle couldn't help but ask, "What are you really thinking? What did we agree on before? Why did you suddenly acknowledge him as your nephew today?"

Gu Lianshan was indeed a bit carried away by the idea of ​​recognizing relatives, and he blurted it out without thinking. But after saying it, he didn't regret it and simply made the decision on the spot.

As for why he did this, Gu Lianshan had his own reasons.

He leaned close to his third uncle and whispered, "From yesterday to today, what do you think of this young master Gu's temperament and character?"

"Temperament and disposition?" This third uncle hadn't really thought about it in detail, but now that Gu Lianshan asked, he couldn't help but think back carefully.

"How is it?" Gu Lianshan pressed.

"If he's not pretending, this young master Gu has an excellent temperament. He doesn't have the arrogance or spoiled manner of a wealthy family. Whether it's the girls and boys in his family or you and me, he seems very sincere."

"My son thinks so too."

"No matter how good a person's temperament is, they can't just declare themselves relatives on a whim, can they?"

"Didn't you hear what he said? He's all alone now, all his relatives and friends have been cut off, and he still has a large sum of money in his hands..."

Third Uncle's heart skipped a beat, and he glanced at him sideways: "What do you want to do?!"

"What kind of look is that!" Gu Lianshan said unhappily. "I was just thinking that since he has such a good temperament and is all alone, if we could find a relative to visit, we could have some benefits for our family in the future, right?"

Putting everything else aside, with this wealthy relative backing us up, whether it's Ping An's studies or Tang's marriage, we'll be respected!

"So that's what you were planning?" Third Uncle looked surprised, never expecting that his carefree son would be so scheming.

"It wasn't my idea to go out of my way to do this. I originally wanted to make friends with them and become sworn brothers, but who knew they would insist on calling me their uncle!"

At this point, Gu Lianshan suddenly grinned and said, "That kid's uncle is a scholar, and his temperament is very similar to mine! What does that mean? It means that someone like my son can also be educated!"

My grandparents were biased and wouldn't send me to school, saying that someone with my temperament was destined to be a hopeless case. Now that someone with a similar temperament has become a scholar, it proves they were wrong!

Uncle San felt a pang of sadness. He used to say he didn't care, but in fact, he remembered every word she said.

"Forget it, now that we've acknowledged each other as relatives, let's just treat each other as proper relatives. Our family still has savings, so there's no need to scheme against others for the time being."

"I know that. I was just thinking that this is a great opportunity that has fallen from the sky, so I might as well get to know them first. It would be best if we don't need them in the future, but if we ever do need their help, at least it will be a way out."

Third Uncle nodded. That's right. Well, now that we've acknowledged each other as relatives, let's leave it at that for now!

Having convinced his third uncle, Gu Lianshan then began working on Gu Tang.

He asked Gu Tang, puzzled, "You saved him before, so why have you been treating him so coldly since yesterday?"

Gu Tang: ...Can we not talk about this? She felt incredibly frustrated!

Seeing that Gu Tang remained silent, Gu Lianshan had no choice but to patiently persuade him: "If you really don't like him, then I'll ask him to come home less often and only meet him outside, okay?"

Gu Tang felt even more aggrieved.

She took a deep breath and said stiffly, "No need for that. I was just shocked by your reunion... I don't dislike him at all! Don't make false accusations!"

Listen, listen!

With that tone of voice and those words, how dare she say she didn't dislike people?

Gu Lianshan didn't believe a word of hers, but he didn't expose her either. He just nodded with a look of satisfaction and said okay.

"Oh, right." Third Uncle remembered something and reminded Gu Lianshan, "Didn't you say a couple of days ago that you were going to see the Wei mother and son today? Take advantage of the light snow outside and hurry over to get things done."

"Is it about renting a courtyard for the Wei family, mother and son?" Gu Tang's eyes lit up, and her mood instantly improved.

She said, "I'll go too! Didn't Gu Tianbao say before that he would pay back the money I owed for his mother? I'll go and see if he still remembers what he said."

"Alright! Dad will take you with him." Gu Lianshan readily agreed and turned to head to the back house to hitch up the carriage.

"Wait a moment," Uncle San called out to him, pointing eastward. "What are you going to do with your nephew? Aren't you planning to send him back?"

Gu Lianshan slapped his forehead: "I forgot about him, I'll go ask him!"

He lifted the curtain and hurried toward the kitchen.

Before long, Gu Lianshan brought Ah Gou back to the main room.

Ah Gou came in to tell Third Uncle that he was going with the father and daughter in the same direction, so it was on the way.

Uncle San tried to persuade him to stay a few more times, but Ah Gou, having already completed his mission, only wanted to return to Pear Blossom Alley.

I've been mentally tormented for the past day and night, but now I can finally relax.

Donning straw hats, the three headed to the hut to hitch up the cart. The oxen inside had been well-fed these past few days and had gained weight; when they were led out, they didn't tremble.

They harnessed the cart and led it out of the yard. The three climbed onto the oxcart, and after Gu Ping'an came out of the yard and closed the gate, Gu Lianshan cracked his whip and drove the cart away.

The inn where the Wei mother and son stayed was in the south, and the Pear Blossom Alley where Agou stayed was also in that direction.

Gu Lianshan wanted to take Ah Gou home first, and then go to the inn.

Upon hearing this, Ah Gou froze, looking at Gu Tang with a helpless expression.

Ah Gou's small courtyard was previously rented by Gu Tang; it had several rooms and a narrow yard.

That kind of place isn't where wealthy people live. If Gu Lianshan saw it, it would be difficult to explain.

But if Ah Gou refuses and doesn't let Gu Lianshan deliver it, Gu Lianshan might start to have doubts and become suspicious.

Caught in a dilemma, Ah Gou had no choice but to seek help from Gu Tang.

He said he wanted to build a big courtyard to enhance his status, but he's stingy and unwilling to spend the money!

Now that Gu Lianshan wants to take him home, where am I supposed to find a big courtyard right now?

Gu Tang knew what Ah Gou was thinking, but she didn't think she was wrong.

She is the master!

How could the master be wrong!

She glared at him without any guilt, until he lowered his head in anger.

She looked away and advised her father, "We still have things to do and can't afford to be delayed. You should just stop at the inn; it's not far from where Young Master Gu is staying."

"That won't do! There's an oxcart here, how can we let your cousin walk back?"

Gu Tang: ...What the hell is my cousin?!

She glared at Ah Gou, signaling him to speak.

Ah Gou paused for a moment, then thought of an excuse: "Let's just listen to my cousin and stop at the inn. I have other things to do anyway."

Gu Lianshan didn't know if what he said was true or false, but since the person had already said that, it wasn't appropriate to offer to take him home.

After driving the oxcart all the way to the inn where the Wei mother and son were staying, Gu Lianshan parked the oxcart to the side and asked with concern, "Are you sure you don't need me to take you?"

"No need, no need. I'm going to the shops up ahead to buy some things. The shop assistants there will drive me there."

Ah Gou jumped off the oxcart and instinctively reached out to help Gu Tang off, but she jumped off first.

Ah Gou raised his hand, but then helplessly lowered it before saying goodbye and leaving.

Watching the person drive away, Gu Lianshan couldn't help but say to Gu Tang, "They called you 'cousin' and even tried to help you out of the car. At least call them 'cousin' back!"

"Oh! Now that you have a nephew, you don't love your daughter as much anymore! You lectured me quite a bit today!"

Gu Tang made a sarcastic remark, which made Gu Lianshan repeatedly back down: "Okay, okay! It's Dad's fault, Dad's fault..."

"Hmph!" Gu Tang ignored him and stepped into the inn.

Seeing this, Gu Lianshan quickly called over a young shop assistant, gave him some copper coins, and asked him to watch over the oxcart for a while before following after him.

The innkeeper remembered Gu Lianshan and knew his generational relationship with the Wei mother and her two children. When he heard that Gu Lianshan had come to find the Wei mother and her children, he immediately called over a young waiter and asked him to lead the people to find them.

On the way to find the person, Gu Lianshan subtly probed the young waiter, asking him how the Wei mother and her two children had been doing these past two days.

This young man actually knows a thing or two.

He said, "That mother and her two children rarely leave the house, even their meals are eaten inside. They are rarely seen coming out. And even when they do come out, they are always very polite to everyone they meet."

That's good.

Gu Lianshan breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Tang, who was standing to the side, was very surprised. Her father had said that Wei Shi had changed, and she thought that she had just restrained her personality a little. But now it seemed that she had not only restrained herself a little, but had completely restrained herself.

"By the way, the mother and son canceled their reservation for one room. The mother and daughter shared one room, and the son shared another room by himself."

Upon arriving at the guest room, the young waiter whispered and pointed to the room: "This is the room where the mother and daughter stayed."

"Okay, thank you for your trouble." Gu Lianshan smiled at the man, took out two or three copper coins from his pocket and stuffed them into the waiter's hand, "Take this and buy a cup of hot tea."

"Ah! Thank you, Master Gu!" The young waiter didn't mind the small amount of money. After accepting the copper coins, he happily turned around and went back to the main hall.

She raised her hand and knocked on the door. Gu Lian's voice quickly came from inside: "Who is it?"

"It's me, your second uncle!"

Upon hearing this, the mother and daughter inside the house were immediately delighted and replied, "We'll open the door right away!"

No sooner had the words left her lips than the tightly closed door was opened by the Wei mother and daughter.

When the mother and daughter saw Gu Lianshan, they smiled. But when their gaze fell on Gu Tang, Gu Lian was still smiling, while Wei Shi froze for a moment.

But soon, Madam Wei smiled again, looking at Gu Tang with a flattering expression: "Siya is here? Come in quickly, your aunt has asked the waiter to bring some snacks."

As she spoke, she gently nudged Gu Lian: "Go and call the waiter to have the kitchen send over two plates of better pastries, and also a pot of tea."

"Sigh!" Gu Lian responded cheerfully, her whole demeanor brightening considerably.

"Where's Tianbao? Call Tianbao over so we can discuss your matter together."

Gu Lianshan didn't go inside, and Gu Tianbao wasn't there either. As the younger brother-in-law, he didn't feel comfortable being alone with his sister-in-law.

Madam Wei understood this as well, and quickly said she would go and call for them.

Gu Tianbao lived on the other side, and if Madam Wei wanted to find her son, she had to go around this long corridor.

Once she was out of sight, Gu Lianshan turned to Gu Tang and asked, "How was it? Does your aunt seem like a completely different person now?"

"Yes, she really seems like a different person." Gu Tang has a strong sense of perception; she didn't sense any malice from Wei Shi just now.

Whether it's a smile or an attempt to please, it's all genuine.

This change in Wei Shi really surprised her!

Not long after, Madam Wei returned with Gu Tianbao.

Gu Lian, who had gone to call the waiter, also led the waiter this way. The waiter carried a tray with two plates of pastries in one hand and a teapot in the other.

The mother and daughter arrived almost simultaneously.

Gu Tianbao took the teapot, Gu Lian took the tray, and Madam Wei kept trying to ingratiate herself by inviting the father and daughter in.

With Gu Tianbao there, Gu Lianshan no longer needed to hide anything and led Gu Tang into the house.