Chapter 729 Surprise
Gu Nan and Ran Qiuye walked hand in hand on the path of the courtyard, talking and laughing along the way, with a warm atmosphere surrounding them. Ran Qiuye raised her head slightly, looked at Gu Nan, and said with a smile in her eyes: "Gu Nan, you always said that your master was very fierce, but when I met him today, I felt that he was quite kind and amiable. He was so nice to Shi Wan that he gave her a gold lock directly."
Gu Nan smiled, thinking back to the joy on his master's face when he saw Shi Wan, and felt warm in his heart. He really didn't expect that his master would like Shi Wan so much, and would give her a gold lock as a gift as soon as they met. He kept refusing at first, but his master was so determined that he couldn't persuade him, so he had to accept it in the end.
Just as the two were immersed in this beautiful atmosphere, Gu Nan inadvertently saw a white cloth hanging in the direction of Jia's house. He was moved and guessed that Jia Dongxu must have passed away. After all, although he rescued Jia Dongxu last time, he saw that his body had been severely damaged and his life was exhausted. It was only a matter of time before he died.
Ran Qiuye followed Gu Nan's gaze and had a bad feeling in her heart. She looked at Gu Nan worriedly and asked softly: "Gu Nan, do you think it could be..."
Gu Nan was about to respond to Ran Qiuye when Qin Huairu ran over in a hurry. Before Gu Nan and Ran Qiuye could react, Qin Huairu knelt down in front of Gu Nan with a plop. Qin Huairu knew that Gu Nan was now an engineer at the steel mill with extensive connections and great power. As long as he was willing to help, it would be easy to keep Banggeng in the courtyard.
Gu Nan was really startled by Qin Huairu's sudden action, but he reacted quickly, frowned, and said impatiently: "Qin Huairu, are you sick? If you have something to say, stand up and talk properly, don't kneel here."
Qin Huairu raised her head, her eyes full of pleading, and said, "Gu Nan, I know I was wrong in the past and I'm sorry for you. But now Jia Dongxu has passed away, and our family has lost its pillar. You are now an engineer in the steel mill. Can you help our family for the sake of our common courtyard?"
At this time, Liu Haizhong happened to pass by in the backyard. When he saw Qin Huairu kneeling in front of Gu Nan and heard what she said, his heart suddenly "skipped" and he panicked. He knew that if Banggeng was really not allowed to go to the countryside, then according to the requirements of the superiors, he could only find a way to send people from his own family and Yan Bugui's family, which was not what he wanted to see.
Gu Nan looked at Qin Huairu kneeling on the ground and said unhappily, "Are you confused? If you are sick, go to the hospital immediately. What problem can I solve?"
Qin Huairu cried with snot and tears: "Gu Nan, now that Jia Dongxu is gone, Banggeng is the only male left in our family. If Banggeng is sent to the countryside, how will we, an orphan and a widow, survive? Please have pity on us."
Gu Nan guessed that Qin Huairu came to plead for Banggeng to go to the countryside. He looked at Qin Huairu and said coldly, "How is this not a good thing? Think about it, Banggeng doesn't go to school now and is idle all day. If he goes to the countryside, maybe he can learn a skill and support himself. Wouldn't your family's life be better?"
Qin Huairu didn't give up and continued to plead, "Gu Nan, I know Bang Geng was naughty and did a lot of wrong things in the past. But he is still a child after all, please give him another chance."
Gu Nan looked at Qin Huairu seriously and said, "Don't think about it anymore. I gave Banggeng a chance, but is that fair to the other children in the courtyard who follow the rules? Should other children bear the responsibility that should have been borne by Banggeng? I will never do such a thing that harms others and benefits myself." After that, Gu Nan pulled Ran Qiuye and prepared to leave.
Qin Huairu was extremely anxious when she saw this. She stood up and wanted to chase after them and continue to plead for mercy. At this moment, Heizi, Gu Nan's pet, rushed over with a "woof woof" sound, blocking Gu Nan and Ran Qiuye, and baring his teeth at Qin Huairu. Qin Huairu was frightened by Heizi's ferocious posture and her face turned pale. She dared not move forward and could only watch Gu Nan and Ran Qiuye gradually walk away, still muttering in a low voice: "Gu Nan, how can you be so cruel..."
Gu Nan returned home after a busy day. As soon as he stepped into the house, he saw Heizi standing outside obediently as usual, loyally guarding the house. Gu Nan felt warm in his heart and said softly, "Okay, Heizi, go back and have a rest." Heizi seemed to understand what he said, wagged his tail, and walked slowly towards his nest.
Ran Qiuye heard the noise and came out of the house. He looked at Gu Nan curiously and asked, "Gu Nan, what did Qin Huairu just say about going to the countryside? Why does it sound so confusing?"
Gu Nan showed a mysterious smile on his face and said, "Don't worry, you will understand later. This courtyard will soon be full of excitement."
Just then, a childish voice came from outside the door: "Brother Gu Nan, I'm Tiedan, I have something to talk to you about." Tiedan stood at the door, a little hesitant, and did not come in directly.
Gu Nan heard the voice, walked over, opened the door, and asked kindly, "Tiedan, what's the matter?"
Tiedan raised his head, smiled and said, "Today, Teacher Yan Bugui came to our house, found my father, and told me to go to the countryside. My father didn't quite understand this, so he asked me to come and talk to you about what to do."
Gu Nan narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Tiedan, and asked seriously: "You didn't tell me the secret I asked you to protect, right?"
Tiedan quickly shook his head and said with a smile: "I didn't say that, Brother Gu Nan, I remember what you said."
Gu Nan nodded with satisfaction, patted Tiedan on the shoulder, and said, "Okay, you can go back first. Don't worry about this matter. I will give them a small surprise when the time comes."
Tiedan listened, nodded, and turned to leave. After Tiedan left, Ran Qiuye looked at Gu Nan impatiently and asked, "What's the surprise? Don't keep us in suspense."
Gu Nan explained with a smile: "Tiedan is now an employee of the steel mill. According to the regulations, he is not on the list of people going to the countryside. Now everyone thinks that Banggeng and Tiedan are going to the countryside. Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui have a good relationship, and they must be worried about their children. But once they know that Tiedan doesn't have to go to the countryside, do you think there will be any interesting reactions between them? By then, won't the courtyard be lively?"
Ran Qiuye suddenly realized, looked at Gu Nan, and couldn't help laughing: "You, why do you have so many little thoughts? Now that you mention it, it will be fun next."