diskusbooks Chapter 245 Family and Country in Dire Straits (15)
Chapter 245 Family and Country in Dire Straits (15)
Life after that seemed to remain the same.
Follow the steps.
Ordinary and uneventful.
Gu Yao, however, felt that this kind of ordinariness was the most precious thing.
The calm before the storm.
Yan Yu looked at the person lazily propping up their chin and put down the book with a sense of helplessness.
"Sir, did you not sleep well last night?"
Gu Yao was lost in thought when he heard this. He rubbed his temples, looking somewhat helpless. "The kids at home were quite noisy last night."
Xiao Jiu, who served Gu Yao tea and water: ...
I will not speak out until my lawyer arrives.
Upon hearing this, Yan Yu gripped the book in his hand tighter, lowered his eyes, and concealed his expression. "Is that so?"
This was the second time he had heard Gu Yao mention the children in his family.
Gu Yao's expression softened as he thought of his stupid system.
"Yes, the kids at home are a bit naughty."
"How old are your children, sir?"
Gu Yao instinctively wanted to blurt out "over a hundred years old," but he swallowed the words back.
"I'm eighteen now."
The book in Yan Yu's hands became even more crumpled.
"Why did the gentleman never bring him out?"
Gu Yao shook his head. "It's not quite right. He's an orphan I adopted, and he's a foreign child."
Yan Yu understood.
This is the current situation.
Foreign children can indeed attract attention and may even cause trouble.
Yan Yu had met foreigners who were all exceptionally tall; even an eighteen-year-old boy would probably be taller than his teacher.
It's still a friendship built over many years.
The gentleman made careful plans for him, and given the recent turmoil, he protected him with such meticulous care.
Thinking about this, Yan Yu couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
He tilted his head to look at Gu Yao. Gu Yao's body, wrapped in a long robe, was slender and proud, and he preferred long robes in shades of green and blue.
In this chaotic world, it stands tall like a pine tree.
Impartial and unbiased, neither humble nor arrogant.
His fingertips touched that slender wrist; the man himself must have been quite thin.
After all, even this long robe looked somewhat empty.
Would such a man have his wrist grabbed or even... held in someone's arms when he can't see him?
Yan Yu didn't know.
The tall young man wrapped his arms around the person, his warm golden hair hanging down the collar of the long robe, blending with the cool blue-green color.
It's like sunlight falling on the pines and cypresses as the snow begins to melt.
The scent of sandalwood lingered on another person's sleeve.
They complement each other perfectly.
Yan Yu felt a pang of jealousy.
Seeing that the book was about to be crumpled by Yan Yu's fingertips, Gu Yao tapped the back of his hand lightly with the pen in her hand. "What's wrong? You've crumpled the book."
The boy snapped out of his daze, loosened his clenched fingers, and smoothed out the crumpled paper with his fingers.
"No, it's okay."
His movements were reckless and flustered.
It's as if they're trying to cover something up.
Gu Yao frowned, wondering what this little brat was up to now.
Yan Yu kept his head down, making it impossible to see his expression.
"Sir, will you be attending your father's wedding the day after tomorrow?"
Gu Yao was taken aback, wondering how the topic had changed so quickly.
He nodded. "Since Commander Yan has invited me, of course I will attend."
This was an opportunity he had been waiting for for a long time, so naturally he had to seize it.
So, I've been staying up late for several nights to prepare for this.
I've lost count of how many cups of strong tea I've drunk.
"Really? Then you can bring your family members with you."
This is a blatant hint.
It's almost as if my desire for you to bring that "child" is written all over my face.
Gu Yao was a little confused. How did this kid and Xiao Jiu end up arguing?
However, this conveniently gave Gu Yao a reason to bring Xiao Jiu out.
With Xiao Jiu's help, things will go more smoothly.
Seeing that Gu Yao was still hesitating, Yan Yu chuckled and said, "My father seems to value this young lady quite a bit. He invited many friends, including a foreign couple. You don't need to worry, sir."
Gu Yao raised an eyebrow.
Are there many people?
More people are always better.
It's easier to get things done when things are in disarray.
Thinking this, Gu Yao didn't show it on his face.
I always manage to come up with a good reason for him.
Gu Yao nodded, "That's good, so Xiao Jiu won't get bored at home."
Yan Yu: "..." He's already eighteen, how could he get bored staying at home for a few days?!
How pretentious!
Xiao Jiu, who hasn't left the house for almost two and a half months: "..." My mother tongue is the greatest speechlessness.
On the day of the wedding procession, the weather was fine and sunny.
Gu Yao observed the women of the Yan family without making a sound, his face long and drawn.
Moreover, several people are missing.
Then look at Yan Xi standing at the very front, beaming with joy.
It seems they value today's bride quite a bit.
Holding the hand of his own stupid system, he looked around but didn't see Yan Yu.
The bridal sedan chair had arrived at the door, and the deafening sounds of gongs, drums, and firecrackers were almost painful to the ears.
The person who was just exchanging pleasantries with Yan Xi pushed forward, saying, "Go quickly, don't keep the beautiful lady waiting."
Yan Xi, dressed in a wedding gown, greeted them with a beaming smile.
Gu Yao looked on and felt only sorrow.
Looking back, the current matriarch of the Yan family had an even more ashen face.
They entered through the main gate and held a grand banquet.
Isn't this being arranged as if it were a wedding for a principal wife?
It's like putting Yan Yu's stepmother's face on display for everyone to rub.
However, this has little to do with Gu Yao.
Things are about to get chaotic; finding Yan Yu is the most important thing right now.
He was never at ease entrusting Yan Yu's safety to someone else.
Gu Yao searched around for Yan Yu's location, but at that moment, the sounds of firecrackers, gongs, drums, and congratulatory noises were all mixed together.
The crowd was in complete chaos.
He searched for the tall figure wearing a skirt.
Meanwhile, the three-bow ceremony was being performed in the main hall, and everyone was crowding around to join in the fun. Gu Yao tried to back out of the crowd, but someone pushed him, and he staggered backward.
My shoulders were gently supported.
Gu Yao was about to turn around and thank him when a warm breath came close to his ear. "Sir, you are so frail. You fell down after just being bumped into. Why don't you know how to take better care of yourself? You are such a worry."
The boy's voice was deep and languid, and his breath fell on Gu Yao's ear, making him feel a little hot at the base of his ear.
Yan Yu smiled gently, subtly withdrew his hand, and pulled the person out of the somewhat crowded area, leaving them at the very back.
Gu Yao looked up and noticed that Yan Yu was wearing a dark blue long robe today.
No wonder I couldn't find anyone earlier.
Feeling Gu Yao's gaze, Yan Yu felt inexplicably nervous, but he didn't show it on his face.
"Sir, what's wrong?"
"I just think Young Master Yan looks very handsome today."
The navy blue made the boy's skin appear so white it seemed to glow, and he stood out with his tall and elegant figure.
Yan Yu loosened his clenched fist slightly, and a relaxed expression appeared on his face.
"She is still not even half as elegant as you, sir."
Gu Yao smiled and didn't say anything more, but turned to look at the ceremony taking place in the main hall.
Yan Yu looked Gu Yao up and down and thought he was the most handsome man in every way.
That silhouette, that neck, and that... wrist?
It's really an eyesore.
Yan Yu's gaze fell on the hands that Gu Yao and the blond boy had intertwined.
Such an intimate posture.
This made Yan Yu's heart ache with bitterness.
His gaze unconsciously fell on Xiao Jiu's face.
Xiao Jiu felt a chill run down her spine under that gaze and shrank back to Gu Yao, trying to minimize her presence.
Gu Yao, however, thought he was just scared in a crowded place.
She raised her hand and gently patted the back of his hand, coaxing him softly, "Little Jiu, don't be afraid."
Her voice was gentle, and her movements were natural and intimate, as if they had done it countless times before.
Yan Yu was seething with jealousy and turned her head away, refusing to look again.
He feared that if he continued watching, he would be unable to resist killing the boy who was being intimate with the gentleman.
--small theater--
The system is just here to help: 6
I should thank you for sparing my life, right?