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Chapter 891: Proud Mother and Son
Chapter 891: Proud Mother and Son
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Huang Fei strode into her home, pulling her son along with her head held high, signaling the maid to close the door behind them. She carried herself as if she were a noble from another world.
A Cui, watching this display, couldn’t help but feel disdain for this outsider’s self-important attitude, but she didn’t dare show it. Instead, she thought of finding an opportunity to sneak away something valuable from the house to sell for some cash; at least it would make enduring this humiliation worthwhile.
Meanwhile, at the Su family’s residence, guests were already enjoying the feast in the courtyard. Laughter filled the air as everyone celebrated together.
Each table was adorned with a platter of snacks personally prepared by Gu Zi, which received rave reviews. The marinated meat brought by her relatives was also a hit, with everyone saying that since Gu Zi had come into their lives, dining at the Su household felt like a treat.
Shi Tou, experiencing such a beautiful house for the first time, was too excited to eat. Su Li kept piling his plate high with dishes, but Shi Tou just stared wide-eyed at everything he had never seen before.
Clutching his grandmother’s hand, Shi Tou whispered, “Grandma, Su Li’s new home is so big and so beautiful! No wonder they moved here!”
Aunt Zhang looked at her grandson, who was so unworldly, with a mix of amusement and exasperation. After all, she had never seen a house like this either, so it was no surprise that Shi Tou was dumbfounded.
Only after the feast did Shi Tou regain some energy, following Su Li and Gao Ming outside to play. But it wasn’t long before he grew shy again.
The change in Shi Tou’s demeanor was triggered when Huang Fei and her son settled in the yard for afternoon tea. They were surrounded by the maids and workers, who were busy flattering Huang Fei’s family while disparaging everyone else. They failed to notice that Gu Zi had just returned from the market with drinks, walking past Huang Fei’s yard.
A Cui raised her voice, saying, “These kids can’t even compare to Young Master Xu Sheng. I don’t know how their parents are raising them—such a lack of upbringing! Running around here when they don’t even live here! It’s so embarrassing. But I guess the Su family doesn’t care who they associate with; they’ve lowered the status of the whole neighborhood.”
“Why would they care? As you said, A Cui, the Su family comes from the countryside; they’re just nouveau riche. It’s not surprising they invite all sorts of country folk to their gatherings. You mentioned their kids were good students and even made it into the papers. I wonder if they bought those grades; I don’t see anything special about them,” another woman chimed in.
Hearing this, Gu Zi caught sight of Shi Tou timidly hiding behind Su Li, pulling him away in embarrassment.
She recognized one of the women speaking as the same one who had bullied Zhang Yao before. Gu Zi had invited Zhang Yao to help at her shop, which had saved Zhang Yao’s family from crisis and prevented her from being forced to marry A Cui’s son.
Realizing this, Gu Zi understood that A Cui had become offended. She recalled Grandma Gao mentioning that someone was spreading rumors about her family, and the woman’s prominent gold tooth, which stood out poorly beside her other teeth, did little to help her cause.
Gu Zi now felt certain that it was A Cui spreading gossip, and she had the audacity to do it in front of the newcomers. Ignoring those remarks was no longer an option.
Turning to the two employees from the pig farm who were carrying in the drinks, Gu Zi said, “You two can take the drinks back for now. I need to handle a small matter, and I’ll be back shortly.”
Once the employees left, Gu Zi stepped forward a few paces, positioning herself directly in front of the group gathered in the yard. This was the first time she got a clear view of the new neighbors, the woman and her son.
The woman sat regally in a wicker rocking chair, fully made up even at home, dressed in an exquisite floral dress with a chic trench coat draped over her shoulders. Her hair was styled that day, with the ends curling upward, giving her an air of haughty confidence. On her feet were striking red high heels, bold and eye-catching.
She appeared to be in her thirties, exuding a mature charm.
Her son mirrored her demeanor, his face set in a proud expression that screamed nobility. He wore a finely tailored tailcoat suit, his little tie perfectly knotted. Yet, despite being no older than eight, he carried himself with an air of superiority that raised concerns.
While Gu Zi could overlook the slanderous remarks from outsiders, the fact that it affected her invited guests—and that her two sons were being belittled—was unacceptable. She had raised her children with care, and she would not tolerate anyone disparaging them.
With a pointed look, she declared, “Indeed, we may not have the best manners or the pickiest associations. But unlike some people who appear impossibly noble while allowing their workers to gossip right here, I can’t help but wonder whether their behavior aligns with their lofty self-image. It makes one question who really is dragging down the status of this neighborhood.”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om