You need to raise your pet using a system [Era]

Chapter 245 Testing

Lu Yuanqing hesitated for a moment, then continued to ask, "Does he look like a bad guy? He always seems all smiles at everyone, and the villagers are very welcoming to him now."

Lu Mingdong paused in his book-turning motion, glanced at him sideways, and said calmly, "Third Uncle, don't you also think he's a bit strange?"

Lu Yuanqing smiled and said, "I'm asking you now! Tell me!"

Everyone had a good opinion of Gu Yingqing. It was rare to find someone who shared the same thoughts, so they had to ask about the situation!

Lu Mingdong rolled his eyes, not taking it to heart, and said directly, "When he looked at us, his eyes weren't as kind as he appeared on the surface."

Lu Mingdong is very good at perceiving other people's attitudes.

On the day Gu Yingqing returned to the village, he also went to see what was happening.

At that time, Gu Yingqing greeted the villagers with a smile, appearing very kind and approachable.

However, he saw it very clearly; the disdain in Gu Yingqing's eyes was not obvious, but it was also very clear.

When the brigade leader introduced Lu Yuanqing to him with a smile, talking about Lu Yuanqing's competence and how the village's current changes were all because of him, Lu Mingdong keenly sensed Gu Yingqing's displeasure and a feeling he couldn't describe.

In that instant, Lu Mingdong felt no curiosity whatsoever about this capable person who had come from the village.

Even though Xiao Bei and the others have been going to watch the excitement every day for the past few days, he's not interested at all.

After hearing Lu Mingdong's explanation, Lu Yuanqing fell silent.

Can he say that his opinion of Gu Yingqing is the same as Lu Mingdong's?

He initially thought he was overthinking things, but now it seems that the slight malice Gu Yingqing showed him was not just his imagination.

But why?!

Even if the Gu family and the Lu family have a bad falling out.

But these are all minor squabbles in the village, and they won't cause anything irreparable.

Gu Yingqing is knowledgeable and experienced, and has been in the army for so many years, so he can't be too petty!

Is it really because Zhao Fengqin and Gu Hewang suffered a little loss, which is not a big deal, and they encountered some gossip, that he held such a deep grudge?

Lu Yuanqing felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out.

He really didn't know anything about Gu Yingqing.

He couldn't figure it out, but he didn't make things difficult for himself.

"Tomorrow is a big event for the Gu family. Keep an eye on Xiao Bei and the others. Our Lu family shouldn't get involved in this excitement!"

Lu Yuanqing gave Lu Mingdong some instructions.

It's normal for children to not understand the conflicts between adults and to want to go and watch when they see someone in the village having a big event.

But if it were someone else's family, even if the Lu family didn't need to attend the banquet, Lu Yuanqing wouldn't have any worries.

But when it comes to his family, he still prefers to be cautious.

Lu Mingdong nodded, "Okay!"

He happened to be free, and since Xie Long's condition wasn't good, he didn't have much schoolwork lately. He could easily handle the assignments given by Ren Pingsheng alone.

Family members know their own affairs best. Fourth Uncle fell in love with Xie Qianyu, and because of this, they offended the Geweihui people.

Lu Mingdong had seen what this group of people looked like when he was still in school.

Although they haven't taken any action yet, Lu Mingdong and Lu Yuanqing share the same thought: they don't see this as a rare act of mercy, but rather as them waiting for an opportunity to deal with them.

People who were originally unrelated ended up playing the piano to go home at this crucial moment.

It was hard for Lu Mingdong not to think of the two things together.

……

Regardless of Lu Mingdong's growing wariness of Gu Yingqing, the Gu family is currently immersed in joy.

Gu Hewang, the eldest grandson of the Gu family, is getting married and starting a family. How could this not be a big deal?

Thanks to the pig farm and bamboo ware factory, the villagers are now living a good life.

With money, one can naturally make the most of a rare occasion like a wedding even better than before.

Just regarding meat and vegetables, Tian Xiaoju saved all the meat coupons she received last year for the Spring Festival, and didn't spend them to make cured meat during the holiday.

It was reserved for Gu Hewang's wedding.

She even spent a lot of money to exchange for meat coupons with the villagers, hoping that when Gu Hewang got married, there would be meat dishes on the table that everyone would praise.

What was originally a simple banquet was already somewhat elaborate because the family was not short of money, and it became even more elaborate because of Gu Yingqing's return home.

At this time, the Gu family's house had been bustling with visitors for several days, and it was rare for it to be quiet.

After all, even the rarest people and events lose their excitement after a few days.

Seeing that Tian Xiaoju and the others were very busy, Gu Yingqing didn't think of helping them. Instead, he went out and found Gu Baoxia's house.

The day he returned, Gu Baoxia did come to greet him, but later, with more people in the family, she didn't visit the Gu family every day.

Gu Baoxia had a rather distant relationship with her brother. She felt there was nothing much to say to him when they met, and she thought that she had already shown her face when he returned to the village, which was enough. He seemed to be very busy, so she didn't pay too much attention to it.

She felt their relationship was distant, but her brother, Gu Yingqing, reached out to her as soon as he had some rare free time.

Gu Baoxia was also very puzzled when she saw Gu Yingqing coming to her door.

But since they're already here, can she just kick them out?

Finally, they had to put on a warm and welcoming act, inviting people inside to sit down.

Gu Yingqing hadn't been back to the village for a long time, and her impression of her younger sister, Gu Baoxia, was still only from before she went to the army.

In his memory, Gu Baoxia was a very well-behaved younger sister who was sensible from a young age. She helped Tian Xiaoju with housework and still had the energy to maintain her studies.

Although he was somewhat dissatisfied that she hadn't married his boss as he wished and hadn't been able to help him, he no longer pursued the past.

But what's the situation now?

Upon returning, I learned that she had actually married a former educated youth.

Uh!

Useless educated youth.

The wedding was kept very simple; no dowry was given, and even the house they're living in now was paid for by Gu Baoxia.

Even before meeting Wu Cisheng, Gu Yingqing already had a very bad impression of him.

So, after being led into the house by Gu Baoxia, sitting down, and taking a sip of water, Gu Yingqing asked about Wu Cisheng's people.

Gu Baoxia, as was her habit, would first smile at his question, a smile that carried a hint of ingratiation, before answering, "He went to work!"

Although it's not the busy farming season, there's never a quiet time in the countryside.

Gu Yingqing frowned in displeasure. When dealing with his family, he naturally acted the way he always did.

That feigned kindness he put on was all fake.

The real Gu Yingqing is a very serious person, especially when he's not smiling. Gu Baoxia, his sister who knows him well, can tell at a glance that he's about to teach someone a lesson.

“Mom told me that the husband you found seems useless, and in reality, he is useless. I always thought you were smarter than the second son, but look at your current situation. You married someone who can't help the family at all, and he has to rely on you for everything. What were you thinking!”

"What do you see in him? He's useless at work, and his family isn't well-off. I heard he was good, but things aren't going well now. Did his family give you a single penny when you got married? Did they help you at all?"

As Gu Yingqing spoke with great enthusiasm, his impatient tone and tightly furrowed brows clearly revealed his disdain for Wu Cisheng.

Gu Baoxia remained silent throughout, her head bowed, listening quietly to the constant stream of complaints from Gu Yingqing.

"Speak up, do you still feel wronged?" Gu Yingqing's tone suddenly became harsher.

Gu Baoxia shuddered involuntarily, "He... he's not as bad as you say, brother!"

He was too weak to work; even the smallest farm work would leave Wu Cisheng exhausted and exhausted.

However, he never slacked off, which is commendable compared to those educated youth who feigned illness and used various tricks to avoid work.

Moreover, although Wu Cisheng's family has encountered some changes and is no longer able to help him, he really did not contribute anything to their marriage; it was all Gu Baoxia who provided both money and effort.

However, when the two of them had those feelings for each other, the other party did not hide anything and told her everything clearly.

Gu Baoxia didn't agree out of pity or anything like that.

Instead, it was after careful consideration that she decided to have a family with Wu Cisheng.

After marriage, Wu Cisheng's temperament remained exactly the same as before marriage, and he didn't change his ways at all.

Gu Baoxia has always held the reins of the family finances.

The other party did not rely on her for everything just because she had a monthly salary and a year-end bonus. Wu Cisheng lived a good life and did not slack off or skip work.

What pleased Gu Baoxia the most was that she was in charge of everything at home, and Wu Cisheng respected her and listened to all her decisions.

Gu Baoxia was very satisfied.

This was originally her dream marriage partner.

Now that the goods match the description, she's overjoyed; how could she possibly despise Wu Cisheng just because she thinks he's useless?

Seeing how protective she was of Wu Cisheng, Gu Yingqing felt a pang of displeasure.

For him, there's no point in maintaining a relationship with people who can't help him.

Even if this person is his own brother-in-law.

Gu Yingqing came to see Gu Baoxia today not for this reason, nor to stand up for Gu Baoxia.

My sister who's married off isn't of much use anymore.

He only comes to me because I can still help him now.

Using Wu Cisheng's topic to break the ice, Gu Yingqing stopped arguing about the matter and finally asked what he most wanted to know.

"Are you working as an accountant at the bamboo ware factory now?"

Gu Baoxia didn't think much of his sudden question.

I was thinking that Gu Yingqing hadn't been back to the village for a long time. Even though they had been exchanging letters, the actual situation was not as real as seeing it with my own eyes.

Gu Baoxia nodded, "Yes, now Lu Mingdong and I are in charge of the bookkeeping for the bamboo ware factory!"

"What about Lu Yuanqing?" Gu Yingqing asked. "From the letters my family wrote before, I learned that the village's current development is all thanks to Lu Yuanqing. I really didn't realize he had such abilities before!"

Gu Baoxia subconsciously felt uncomfortable with his tone and retorted, "Lu Yuanqing is still very capable; he just hasn't shown his full potential before!"

"Since he became our village accountant, the village has been getting better and better over the years, and everyone remembers his contributions!"

Seeing her rebuttal, Gu Yingqing couldn't help but curl his lips into a smile, and even gave her a subtle warning.

The intention was to tell him that Lu Yuanqing had the entire village as his backing. Even though everyone was praising him now that he had been promoted, when it came to a real confrontation with Lu Yuanqing, the villagers would still choose to help Lu Yuanqing.

"If you're so sympathetic to him, why did you cancel the engagement in the first place? You could have just married him directly!" Gu Yingqing said.

Gu Baoxia pursed her lips, unsure whether he meant it sincerely, was joking, or had some other suspicion in mind.