1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 32 A good match
"Besides, just because Zhang Dafeng is bad doesn't mean everyone else is bad. Last year, when your grandma was cooking, she accidentally set the firewood in the kitchen on fire, and it was her older brother who came with a bucket of water to put it out."

"Okay, I'll go watch the phone booth for my brother and come back for dinner to relieve him."

My cousin didn't want to listen to my aunt's nagging, so she lifted the curtain and ran off like a gust of wind.

"this kid"

The aunt didn't want outsiders to hear, and since she couldn't catch anyone, she could only stare helplessly at the curtain.

"Forget it, let's just ignore her."

Lin Xiyu's mother found it amusing and deliberately changed the subject: "Since everyone is here today, the whole family is here, let's discuss some serious matters. The neighborhood committee has issued a formal notice that we must move out within two months. Grandpa Huang's son is absolutely unwilling to renew the lease, and Director Zhang's intervention has been useless. What should we do about this? You are the eldest sister, so you have to make the decision."

"Ugh."

The aunt felt heartbroken at the thought of the house and lost all interest in arguing with her daughter, letting out a deep sigh.

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Gu Bin didn't get to taste Lin Xiyu's cooking because his grandfather summoned him home to play chess with him.

When the old man returned from his morning exercise, he bought a braised chicken on the way. He had two cups of wine with the chicken leg at noon and was in a particularly good mood. He was even humming a little tune happily while playing chess.

"Grandpa, before the college entrance exam results come out, I want to go to Mount Tai with my classmates."

Gu Bin was multitasking. Taking advantage of his grandfather's good mood, he tried to probe his intentions: "We've been classmates for three years, and after that we'll all go our separate ways. Let's go out for a couple of days, take some photos, and keep them as souvenirs."

"Who are you going with?"

Grandpa, being an old man of great wisdom, lifted his eyelids and gave him a suspicious look.

"They're the few we usually play ball with and get along with."

Gu Bin casually replied, "Qu Peng, Wang Fan, Li Liang, and the others."

"No female classmates?"

Grandpa sprayed him with a half-smile, his breath reeking of alcohol.

That little rascal isn't telling the truth. Don't think he doesn't know what really happened when his bicycle was stolen last time.

"It depends on the woman," Gu Bin said casually. "Of course, anyone who's willing to go is welcome."

"Xiao Bin."

Grandpa could see through his little scheme, and deliberately gave him a warning: "You have to be careful about making friends. I'm not an old fogey who forbids you from associating with girls, but some things are about being well-matched. It's hard for two people with different social statuses and family backgrounds to get along."

"hiss"

When Gu Bin heard the words "matching social status," he gasped, as if struck by a sudden enlightenment.

No wonder Lin Xiyu's attitude towards him suddenly changed drastically, and she deliberately avoided him; this was the crux of the problem.

This girl has a lot of ideas!

She's already thinking about marrying someone of equal social standing; she's thinking even further ahead than he has.

interesting.
"You little rascal, did you hear what your grandpa said?"

Grandpa saw that he was obviously distracted and was displeased, so he flicked his forehead with his finger.

"Grandpa, thank you."

Gu Bin chuckled and flattered him with a smile: "As expected, experience is the best teacher. I still have a lot to learn from you in the future."

"you boy"

Grandpa laughed in exasperation and wanted to hit him again: "Don't play dumb with me, tell me honestly, what kind of crazy idea are you thinking of this time?"

"I'll call Qu Peng and the others to discuss climbing Mount Tai."

Gu Bin leaned back, sprang up from the stool, and quickly dodged.

"Who told you to hit him? Grandpa didn't even agree!"

Grandpa was a little annoyed that he hadn't hit anyone, so he casually took off one of his shoes and threw it at them.

(End of this chapter)