Siheyuan: I just came across and wanted to chase me away

Chapter 876 Gu Nan takes care of the children

Gu Nan finished a day's work and returned home, feeling a little tired. Just as he stepped into the house and was about to put on his apron and go into the kitchen to cook a delicious meal to reward himself, Ran Qiuye came out from the inner room with light steps. With a hint of curiosity on her face, she asked softly, "Gu Nan, what did you talk about when you were chatting with someone outside just now?"

A faint smile appeared on Gu Nan's face, and he said in a relaxed tone, "What else could it be? It's just about the deaf old lady's house in the backyard. You said it's quite funny. The house has been empty for a long time, and no one seems to have paid attention to it. But now, for some reason, Liu Haizhong suddenly wants this house. That's it."

Ran Qiuye frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in her eyes. She looked at Gu Nan and said, "Gu Nan, I don't understand. How did this house matter get involved with you? What does this have to do with you?"

Gu Nan shook his head slightly and explained with a wry smile, "Hey, it's all because of my position as deputy director of the steel mill. They felt my words carried some weight, so they insisted on asking me to come over and help them speak up and mediate this matter. You see, this matter caused a lot of trouble."

After hearing this, Ran Qiuye shook his head disapprovingly and advised earnestly, "If you ask me, you shouldn't get involved in this at all. Let's just live our own lives. How much does this house matter have to do with us? Don't let it get you into trouble."

Gu Nan grinned, a sly look flashing in his eyes as he said, "I had no intention of actually getting involved. I just thought it would be nice to go over and watch the fun unfold. Just think about it, they're arguing over that house, their faces red, how interesting it is. It would be too boring not to watch the fun."

Ran Qiuye couldn't help but laugh at Gu Nan's words. She nodded gently and said, "You are always so talkative. By the way, I just fried a few of your favorite dishes in the kitchen. Wait a little longer and we can eat."

Gu Nan looked at Ran Qiuye with heartache and said, "Ran Qiuye, you are already tired enough taking care of the children, and I can't help you share too much of the burden. Don't worry about cooking anymore. It's important to rest for a while every day and don't exhaust yourself."

Ran Qiuye smiled gently, her eyes full of love, and said, "It's okay, it won't take much time to cook a few dishes. You've been busy at the factory all day and have been worried about so much, so you need a good rest. As long as you enjoy your meal, I think it's worth it."

Gu Nan's lips curled up slightly, his eyes filled with gentle smiles. He looked at Ran Qiuye affectionately and said softly, "My dear, let's eat early today. I've been thinking about you and want to see if your cooking skills have deteriorated." His voice was like a spring breeze, gently brushing Ran Qiuye's heart.

Ran Qiuye smiled sweetly in return, like a blooming flower, and turned to serve the dishes. Seeing this, Gu Nan hurried forward and gently took her arm, his tone full of heartache: "Qiuye, these dishes are all cooked by you with great effort. You've been busy for a long time, and it's time to take a good rest. Let me serve them." After that, without waiting for Ran Qiuye's response, he walked straight to the kitchen.

As Gu Nan served the dishes, he pondered. He knew all too well how hard it was for Ran Qiuye to take care of the child. Her small body seemed to contain endless energy, toiling day and night just to keep their family warm and happy. Meanwhile, he had to go to the steel mill every day, busy from morning till night, leaving very little time to spend with his family. Watching Gu Shiwan grow up day by day, like a thriving seedling, he knew that Ran Qiuye's burden would only grow heavier in the future. So, deep in his heart, he secretly vowed to treat Ran Qiuye with even more care and love.

Gu Nan was well aware that many people in the courtyard often gossiped about him behind his back. Because he and Ran Qiuye only had one daughter, outdated notions led some to criticize him behind his back. But Gu Nan ignored the gossip. In his eyes, his daughter was an inestimable treasure, a warm and caring little girl. Whenever he returned home from a tiring day and held the lovely Gu Shiwan in his arms, a warm feeling would instantly flow through him, and the day's fatigue would melt away. It was this deep family bond that strengthened Gu Nan's resolve to work hard, to create the best life for Gu Shiwan and let her grow up without worries.

When Gu Nan served all the dishes on the table, he looked at the dishes that Ran Qiuye had carefully prepared. Although the color was not perfect, in his heart, these dishes held a special meaning. He looked at Ran Qiuye sincerely and praised her, "Qiuye, these dishes you make are simply delicious. I dare say, these are the most delicious dishes I have ever eaten in my life. They are more than a hundred times better than what I cook. Today, these delicacies belong to me." As he said this, he couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks and prepare to devour them.

Ran Qiuye felt something was amiss after hearing what Gu Nan said. She gently picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks and put it into her mouth to savor it carefully. Then she frowned slightly and looked at Gu Nan angrily, "Gu Nan, are you kidding me? I obviously put too much salt in this dish. It's too salty. You'd better not eat it."

Gu Nan didn't think so, still with a bright smile on his face, and explained: "What's wrong with eating this? Think about it, I work in a steel mill, and I'm so tired and thirsty at the end of the day that I don't even have time to drink water. Now, with your salty dish, I can drink more water, which is a good thing for me." After that, he ignored Ran Qiuye's dissuasion and started eating.

Ran Qiuye watched Gu Nan wolfing down his food, feeling a mixture of emotions. Although she didn't say anything, her eyes welled up slightly, deeply moved by Gu Nan's thoughtfulness and tolerance. Gu Nan devoured two full bowls of rice in one sitting, accompanied by Ran Qiuye's slightly salty dishes. After finishing, he contentedly drank some water and enthusiastically began playing with Gu Shiwan.

After dinner, Gu Nan had planned to wash the dishes and let Ran Qiuye have a good rest. But Ran Qiuye insisted on washing the dishes instead. She felt that Gu Nan was also very tired at work and that she could still take on this little bit of housework. Gu Nan had no choice but to stay and look after the children.