flstandardbreds Chapter 74 Jealousy that he's having fun
Chapter 74 Jealousy that he's having fun
After breakfast, when Gu Song and Gu Peiyan set off for the New Year's Day court assembly, Wei Dongning was bored and lay on the bed asking Xiao Wu to bring up this year's Spring Festival Gala for her to watch.
It wasn't until she had watched several episodes that she understood why Xiao Wu's story about Wen Yuzhu sounded so familiar.
The reason Xiao Wu was punished to be sent to this world to accompany her is because it gave its father a laxative.
Unexpectedly, less than two months later, it came back with this "broken" trick.
Indeed, it was beyond her expectations.
But wasn't Wen Yuzhu a female doctor?
A minor stomach upset shouldn't be too difficult for her to treat, right?
Thinking this way, Wei Dongning asked the question.
Xiao Wu's tone was extremely smug: "Just kidding, even my dad can't handle my powerful laxatives. She's just a little female doctor, she's no match for me at all, okay?"
"You're awesome." Wei Dongning silently gave a thumbs up.
Although Xiao Wu's actions were quite harmful to others and himself, it was really satisfying to hear the truth.
If the enemy doesn't suffer, then all methods of retaliation are meaningless.
Xiao Wu lay down beside her, nonchalantly fiddling with the newly acquired gold lock: "A trick doesn't have to be new, as long as it works."
Wei Dongning nodded in agreement: "You're right."
Xiao Wu continued to tell her: "Wen Yuzhu even tried to frame your family's restaurant for having unclean food, causing her to get a stomachache. But the manager ruthlessly exposed her in front of everyone that she hadn't eaten at the restaurant at all in the past few days."
Xiao Wu really didn't know what kind of thought process this woman had.
When you have diarrhea, do you also pull your brain out with it?
Do you really think staging an accident is that easy?
Wei Dongning neither understood nor respected: "No, is she blatantly lying?"
"What kind of talk is that? People who try to extort money never tell the truth."
"Xiao Wu, you know what? The way you talk to me now sounds just like an old lady from the village entrance."
Especially with its disgusted expression, it looks even more like it.
He looks much older than his age.
Xiao Wu got angry and bared his teeth: "If you keep chatting like this, then no matter whose house you visit for the New Year these next few days, I won't tell you about their gossip."
It's a small matter if the child gets angry, but it's a big deal if we can't hear the gossip.
In order to hear gossip that couldn't be found elsewhere, Wei Dongning was flexible and said, "Okay, Xiao Wu, I was wrong."
Then, as if trying to please her, he took the comb specially made for Xiao Wu and gently combed her snow-white fur, stroke by stroke.
Grandpa Wu snored comfortably: "Hmph, since your apology was rather sincere, I'll reluctantly forgive you."
Noticing footsteps at the door, Xiao Wu quickly put away the virtual screen.
The next moment, Xiao Fu pushed open the door and entered: "Miss, Aunt Zhang wants to see you."
"Oh, then bring them in."
Xiao Fu responded, turned around, and went out to bring Aunt Zhang and her son in.
As soon as Aunt Zhang entered the door, she tried to pull Xiao Hu down to kneel down with her.
Wei Dongning raised her hand to stop him: "No need for such a formality, please sit down."
After bringing Xiao Hu to pay New Year's greetings to Wei Dongning, Aunt Zhang finally revealed the purpose of her visit.
"Young Madam, I've brought the child to thank you."
After saying that, Aunt Zhang gave Xiao Hu a push on the shoulder.
Xiao Hu obediently bowed to Wei Dongning: "Xiao Hu thanks Madam for the fireworks yesterday."
Wei Dongning beckoned to Xiaohu: "Come here."
Xiao Hu turned to look at Aunt Zhang, and only after receiving permission did he walk to Wei Dongning's side.
Wei Dongning smiled at him and asked, "Did you like yesterday's fireworks?"
"like."
Xiao Hu nodded vigorously.
The affection in a child's eyes is impossible to fake.
Wei Dongning placed the plate of pastries in his hands and ruffled his hair: "I'm glad you like them. I'll give you another one for the Lantern Festival. Why don't you eat some pastries with Sister Xiaofu first, and I'll talk to your mother for a while, okay?"
"it is good."
Xiao Fu stepped forward and took the pastries from Xiao Hu's hands. With her other hand, she took Xiao Hu's little hand, which had gained a bit of weight recently, leaving space for Wei Dongning and Aunt Zhang.
Aunt Zhang couldn't figure out what she was thinking and seemed a little at a loss.
Wei Dongning smiled kindly: "Don't be nervous. I kept you here because I want to talk to you about Xiaohu."
Aunt Zhang became even more nervous, her hands almost twisted into pretzel shapes: "Is it inconvenient for Xiao Hu to stay in the mansion? I can take him to live elsewhere."
"No. It's about Xiaohu's education." Wei Dongning thought about it for a long time and decided to ask Aunt Zhang for her opinion: "A child of Xiaohu's age should be sent to school for his early education. Moreover, I think Xiaohu has good aptitude. I wonder if you would be willing to send him to learn martial arts?"
“I… Xiao Hu…” Aunt Zhang was clearly tempted.
“You are not slaves, so it is easy for you to send Xiaohu to school.”
That's not what Aunt Zhang is worried about.
Her worry was how to find a good school for Xiaohu.
Tuition and stationery are also considerable expenses.
Wei Dongning had clearly considered this issue as well: "The school on West Street is quite good, and it has some connection with the Marquis's residence. If you're willing to send Xiaohu there, you don't need to worry about anything except tuition. The Marquis's residence also has a special place for martial arts training. It's just that the child might suffer a bit. Go back and think about it."
"Thank you, thank you, young mistress!"
Aunt Zhang stood up from her chair and bowed repeatedly to Wei Dongning.
Wei Dongning waved her hand at her: "Go back and think about it carefully first. There's no need to rush to give me an answer."
After seeing Aunt Zhang off, Xiao Wu finally had a chance to ask his question: "Why do we have to consider Aunt Zhang and Xiao Hu so much?"
Wei Dongning rested her chin on her hand and pondered for a long time.
After a while, Xiao Wu finally spoke up, a little impatiently: "Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"
"I want to hear everything."
"The truth is, I'm jealous of this kid because he's so young and doesn't need to study and is having too much fun. The lie is, I think he's really suited for martial arts. If he can join the army in the future, he might be a good fighter. Sending him to school is to let him learn more so he won't be unable to understand military texts."
"I feel like you're being sarcastic."
Wei Dongning shrugged: "If you say so, then so be it."
Aunt Zhang took Xiao Hu back to their room and repeated what Wei Dongning had told her.
She then explained the advantages and difficulties to him in detail.
“Xiaohu, you’re old enough to understand now. I think this choice should be made by you.”
"Mom, I'm willing! I'm not afraid of hardship or fatigue. I will study hard and make sure you have a good life in the future."
Aunt Zhang stroked her son's head with satisfaction: "Don't forget the kindness of the young master and young mistress."
If it weren't for the kind-hearted shelter provided by the young master and young mistress, the mother and daughter would still be nowhere to be found.
Aunt Zhang will always remember this kindness.
"Yes, I remember everything."
Gu Peiyan did not return home until after lunch.
As soon as Fu got close to Wei Dongning, she smelled a faint scent of alcohol on him.
"Drinking?"
Gu Peiyan's slightly tipsy eyes sparkled, but her mind remained clear: "Yes, I drank a little too much. Qianrong has already gone to prepare some hangover soup."
"Oh, that's good."
"Something happened at today's court assembly. Do you remember Jiang Hongwen?"