1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 286 Not Meeting Alone with Women with Ulterior Motives

"Rui Rui saw it, but it didn't bother her much."

Gu Bin joked with a smile, "Luckily, my brother didn't see it, otherwise he would have been distracted while flying the plane and would have had the urge to find a mountain to crash into and die."

"It's best not to let my older brother know."

Lin Xiyu's heart softened after having a child, and she couldn't bear to hear the word "death": "What you said is too frightening, it's bad luck. Quickly spit three times to get rid of the bad luck."

Gu Bin was both amused and exasperated: "I was just joking, and you actually took it seriously?"

"Listen to me, do as I say!"

Lin Xiyu glared at him, her eyes showing displeasure.

"Okay, okay, I'll listen, I'll listen, alright?"

Gu Bin dared not disobey his wife's orders, and indeed spat three times in front of her and the children.

"Be more careful next time."

Lin Xiyu took a deep breath to calm herself down: "My brother is a fighter pilot, and he is already training at great risk. He can't afford to be joked about like this."

"It's ok"

Gu Bin didn't take it seriously: "He's in the southern border region, not the South China Sea, where he often gets into skirmishes with provocative warplanes."

"Just be careful when I tell you to."

Lin Xiyu smiled and playfully scolded, "Why are you talking so much nonsense?"

"Okay, okay, I'll be careful, I won't say it again."

Gu Bin promptly backed down and made a gesture as if he were zipping up his mouth.

"An'an, Daddy admits his mistake. Can we forgive Daddy?"

Lin Xiyu was at ease and lowered her head to tease her precious son.

An'an lifted her head from her mother's arms and gave her father a resentful look.

"Hey, this kid."

Gu Bin chuckled in exasperation: "You're quite vengeful."

"How did you offend your son?"

Lin Xiyu stood up for her son, but also showed some displeasure.

"I didn't offend him."

Gu Bin felt it necessary to defend himself: "Even Grandma didn't say a harsh word. It was this little brat who reacted too strongly. Before anyone even touched him, he started screaming like he was going to be slaughtered, like a pig being killed. He scared Sister Liu half to death."

"Is that right?"

Lin Xiyu expressed her doubts.

In her view, what kind of thoughts could a child who is only ten months old have?
It's just an instinctive dislike and resistance.

"If you don't believe me, you can ask Sister Liu."

Gu Bin made a solemn promise.

Even so, it's still your fault.

Lin Xiyu, true to her motherly nature, defended her child with unwavering righteousness: "It's because you didn't stop Grandma that so much trouble has arisen."

"Yes, yes, it was my fault."

Gu Bin smiled helplessly, his attitude of admitting his mistake was very sincere.

"An'an, is Mommy right?"

Lin Xiyu lowered her head again and kissed her son's little face affectionately.

"Uh-huh."

An'an's eyes lit up, and she pouted, kissing and cuddling with her mother. They were incredibly affectionate.

"Tsk."

A jealous dad, feeling a pang of envy, picked up one of his daughters in each arm and deliberately engaged in some intimate interaction with his adorable little girls in front of the mother and daughters.

"Mummy, Mummy"

Da Bao was envious and wanted his mother to hug him too.

Lin Xiyu: "."

Two sons and two daughters are not in the same league.

Her skinny arms really can't take it!

"Hahaha."

Now it was the vinegar dad's turn to be happy, and he hugged his two daughters and laughed heartily.

-

"Buzzing."

The phone vibrated slightly, interrupting someone's self-indulgent reverie.

Gu Bin frowned slightly, somewhat impatiently putting down his two beloved daughters and taking out his phone from his pocket.

"Boss, there's something I need to tell you. We've run into some trouble with one of our newly developed games."

The call was from Li Hao at the Shanghai headquarters; he sounded somewhat anxious.

Lin Xiyu also heard it and glanced at Gu Bin with some concern.

"Don't rush, speak slowly."

Gu Bin didn't want things at the company to affect the children, so he gave her a reassuring look and opened the door to leave the bedroom.

"Babies, go wash your hands, it's time to eat."

Lin Xiyu quickly composed herself and faced the children, revealing her gentle and charming smile once again.

"Mummy, Mummy"

Da Bao was unaffected and still stretched out his little arms, insisting on being hugged by his mother.

Lin Xiyu smiled helplessly, and could only put An'an down and pick him up.

An An's proud and arrogant face.

She disdained competing for favor with her foolish older brother.

Lin Xiyu was slightly surprised to see that he didn't cry or make a fuss, but she was also relieved.

Being a mother of four is incredibly difficult; you can't possibly take care of everything perfectly.

She wanted to treat all children equally, but her energy was limited, so she could only pick one up and put the other down. She wished she could split her loving mother's heart into eight pieces and do her best to take care of each child's fragile little heart.

-

A newly developed game by the game company is controversial and has been sued for copyright infringement. Gu Bin has no choice but to fly to Shanghai as soon as possible to deal with the matter.

When Grandma Gu heard that a lawsuit was going to be filed, she lost the will to argue with her granddaughter-in-law.

Lin Xiyu was mindful of her husband's feelings and didn't want to cause any more trouble.

The atmosphere at dinner was quite delicate, with both sides deliberately trying to ease tensions and please each other.

Gu Bin was secretly delighted. Fortunately, the lawsuit came in time, saving him a lot of energy to appease the old lady and maintain the harmony and happiness of the family.

-

"Actually, I think children, regardless of gender, are all quite cute in dresses."

After dinner, while Gu Bin went back to his study to pack his luggage, Lin Xiyu brought up the topic of wearing skirts again: "When I first came in this afternoon, the first person I saw was Da Bao. She was wearing a little skirt, and she looked so soft and cute, she was especially adorable."

"You think it looks good too, right?"

Grandma Gu was delighted to hear this, her eyes crinkling with laughter: "For such a young child, what does it matter what gender they are? Boys and girls can be dressed the same, and girls can wear boys' clothes too. It's quite charming."

"I think so too"

Lin Xiyu smiled and agreed, "How about this? In a couple of days we'll buy a few more boys' styles for Xixi and Lele to wear."

"Okay."

Grandma Gu looked regretful: "Xixi and Lele can wear anything, but it's a pity about the dresses we bought this time."

Lin Xiyu smiled and advised, "Dabao already wore it, there's nothing to regret."

"I mean"

Grandma Gu gave an awkward laugh: "It's a bit of a pity that I couldn't take many photos of him."

Lin Xiyu: "."

You're still thinking about this?
It seems this matter can't be left unresolved without taking a few photos.

-

To please the old lady, a loving mother hesitated for only a second before selling her beloved son without any qualms.

Da Bao was tricked again and put on a little dress along with her two younger sisters.

Grandma Gu wasn't satisfied, so she took matters into her own hands and braided each of the three babies' hair into a topknot.

Rui Rui came back from playing outside, carrying a soccer ball into the door. Upon seeing this scene, her eyes twitched involuntarily.

Looking at the familiar yet somewhat jarring little pigtails, the young boy automatically imagined how his father had been tricked into wearing a skirt back then. He had to admit that his great-grandmother had a talent for comedy.

If he hadn't seen the old photos, he would have found it hard to connect that silly little boy with the dashing and valiant ace pilot he is today.

Whenever he sees his father in the future, he will think of that funny photo and can't help but laugh.

The ace pilot's lofty image collapsed in that instant.

-

Shanghai.

The next day at noon, when Gu Bin got off the plane and arrived at the exit of the domestic arrivals hall, Li Hao and Chen Xiaoyi were already waiting there.

"Brother-in-law, I'm sorry, it's all my fault."

Chen Xiaoyi hung his head, feeling guilty and uneasy.

"Talking on the Road"

Gu Bin was in a hurry to see the plaintiff and didn't want to waste any time.

Li Hao understood what he meant, took the suitcase from him, and led the way.

The three of them got into the car. The moment the door closed, Gu Binjun's face darkened, and his cold, sharp eyes sent chills down one's spine.

Chen Xiaoyi lowered her head again, not daring to look at his face.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

Gu Bin's imposing presence left him no room to escape.

"Me, me, me."

Chen Xiaoyi's repeated use of "I" three times in a row highlighted his fear.

"Let me tell you."

Li Hao turned around from the front row to defend him: "Xiao Yi had no experience. He saw a travelogue online, thought the pictures were nice, and used them directly in the game without any modifications. It's also my fault; I should have asked him if he drew them himself."

"Didn't you think about copyright issues before using it in the game?"

Gu Bin coldly rebuked, "What did you learn in those three years at university? You have absolutely no awareness of intellectual property rights?"

"When I saw that travelogue, I didn't think much of it. I assumed the author downloaded the pictures from the internet and used them in her own article. I never expected that she drew them herself."

Chen Xiaoyi explained with frustration: "I even complained at the time that the picture didn't match her writing style at all. I don't know what her mentality was, but she made a bad painting that lowered her own aesthetic standards."

"You still use such a terrible painting?"

Gu Bin laughed in exasperation: "I'd also like to know, what are your standards for aesthetics?"

"That painting is actually quite common; it's similar to ancient paintings of court ladies."

Chen Xiaoyi explained sheepishly, "It was suitable for the scene in the game, but I really didn't expect that a picture of a beautiful woman in ancient costume could cause a copyright dispute."

Gu Bin looked at him like he was an idiot: "You're just judging from the word 'common' that the artist of that painting isn't her?"

"Cough cough."

Chen Xiaoyi coughed awkwardly twice, his cheeks turning bright red with embarrassment.

What did that woman mean?

Gu Bin didn't want to waste his time on him, so he turned his gaze to Li Hao: "Have you agreed to an out-of-court settlement?"

"She said a settlement was possible, but it had to be the president speaking to him in person."

Li Hao touched his face with a sense of helplessness and joked to himself, "Maybe I'm not good-looking enough to meet her standards, so beautiful women don't bother talking to me."

Gu Bin frowned: "You're supposed to be a vice president, can't you be a little more ambitious?"

"I want to too."

Li Hao rubbed his head again and sighed mournfully like a theatrical performer: "It's a pity that my parents only gave me this face. It's bad enough that I'm a bit rough around the edges, but now that I'm in my thirties, I'm facing a balding crisis. Who can I confide in about my bitterness?"

"Pfft."

Chen Xiaoyi glanced at his Mediterranean-style hair and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"If you laugh again, I won't speak up for you."

Li Hao narrowed his eyes and glared at him threateningly: "You and the boss will have to face that woman's wrath yourselves."

"Don't mind."

Chen Xiaoyi stopped smiling and his face turned sour again: "Brother Hao, I was wrong. You're a magnanimous person, so please don't hold it against me."

"No, I hold grudges very well."

Li Hao deliberately tried to ease the tension by arguing with him: "I can tolerate laughing at anything else, but hairstyle represents a man's dignity. A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. If you dare to laugh at me, I will never let you get away with it."

"I go."

Chen Xiaoyi looked completely bewildered: "It's just a little bit of hair loss, is it really that serious?"

"You do not understand."

Li Hao, as if performing in an opera, began to sob, "The pain of us unmarried older singles."

"You should seriously consider getting married."

Gu Bin couldn't stand it anymore and deliberately poked at his heart: "Wu Meng has already given birth. Waiting any longer is just torturing yourself. Before you go bald, hurry up and find a suitable person to settle your life's most important matter. You might even have the chance to become in-laws with her."

Li Hao: "."

Boss, you'd better not say anything.

I've seen people with sharp tongues, but I've never seen anyone with such a sharp tongue.

When you meet the plaintiff later, be careful not to unleash your sharp tongue and scare him away.

The newly developed game is about to be officially launched. At this critical juncture, filing a lawsuit and causing negative news could result in penalties from the game platform or even removal from the platform, wasting tens of millions of yuan in development funds. It would truly be a losing proposition.

-

Pudong, a Western restaurant.

To show his sincerity in seeking a settlement, Li Hao arranged to meet the plaintiff at a Western restaurant on the 16th floor of the Jin Mao Tower.

As Gu Bin stepped out of the elevator, he was momentarily dazed, as memories from many years ago involuntarily flooded his mind.

The place Li Hao chose was, coincidentally, the same Western restaurant where he had just returned from the United States at the end of 98 and reunited with his beloved wife.

Eight years have passed in the blink of an eye. The Western restaurant's decor remains the same, but the mindset of the guests who come here has undergone a complete transformation.

"Boss"

Li Hao's low, husky voice pulled him back to reality: "The woman has arrived. She's sitting in the corner by the window. She specifically asked to see you, so we won't go over there."

"You're not going?"

Gu Bin raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.

"She said she wanted to talk to the person in charge at the company."

Li Hao laughed awkwardly: "I'm the president, but there's a vice president in front of me. It's just one word, but the difference is like heaven and earth. In our company, apart from the boss, no one dares to say that they have the final say."

"You're quite adept at shirking responsibility."

Gu Bin waved his hand speechlessly, indicating that he could leave.

"We'll be waiting for you outside."

Li Hao grinned shamelessly and pulled Chen Xiaoyi, trying to leave.

"He can't leave."

Gu Bin reached out and pulled the person back.

"Brother-in-law, I...I..."

Ashamed to face the plaintiff's questioning, Chen Xiaoyi panicked and stammered again: "I'm not good at speaking. I'm afraid that if I say something wrong, I'll offend someone and delay your important matter."

You don't have to say anything.

Gu Bin held onto him tightly, refusing to let go.

"Brother-in-law, it's me."

Chen Xiaoyi didn't want to go there from the bottom of his heart and wanted to find another reason to refuse.

"I don't meet alone with women who have ulterior motives."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Bin calmly added, "As for the reason, you should understand."

To avoid suspicion?
Don't want your sister to misunderstand?!

Chen Xiaoyi was stunned for three seconds, then he understood.

"Figured out?"

Gu Bin glanced at his change in expression, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

"Okay, I'll go!"

Chen Xiaoyi was determined to go all out, and with a sense of tragic heroism, he agreed to his brother-in-law's request.

Compared to his brother-in-law's good reputation, what does his face matter?

Just go over there shamelessly. At worst, you'll get a few insults or a splash of water. It's hot anyway, so don't worry about it. Just treat it as a refreshing shower.

(End of this chapter)