【Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter. I feel like Yu Yu must be heartbroken. She probably wishes she could suddenly become a millionaire overnight!】
【Wealth is so alluring. The envy in Yu Yu's eyes is just overflowing. Hahaha, this little money - grubber is so cute!】
【Damn it! I'm so envious too. Those wealthy people are just so annoying!】
Gu Ling's eyes sparkled with laughter. He first strode over quickly and bowed to Father and Mother Meng. Then he said to them, "Uncle Meng, Aunt Meng, welcome to my mother's small banquet. I'll take Sister Ruyi and Brother Song for a stroll first. The banquet is in the garden just ahead."
The Meng couple didn't understand why this young master of the Gu family was so enthusiastic towards Meng Ruyi and the others. They just assumed he was like this with people of the same age, so they smiled and agreed. They also gave Meng Ruyi a few instructions.
The servant who was leading the way in the house was shocked when he saw his young master being so enthusiastic towards these people. Immediately, his attitude became more cautious, and his smile on his face became more reserved. He led the Meng couple towards the garden.
"Sister Ruyi!"
As soon as the Meng couple left, Gu Ling said to Meng Ruyi excitedly, "Come on! I'll take you around."
Meng Ruyi unconsciously let out a sigh of relief when she saw that he didn't seem to be thinking about Song Huaizhi. Then she nodded.
Seeing this, Song Huaizhi inexplicably wanted to touch Meng Ruyi's head.
When Gu Ling saw Meng Ruyi's agreement, he smiled even more brightly at the two of them, showing his big white teeth. The look in his eyes was that kind of straightforwardness unique to teenagers.
They hadn't walked a few steps when they heard an angry voice from the side.
"Brother Gu! Who are these two people? Why don't you pay any attention to me?"
Although she didn't know who it was, when Meng Ruyi saw Gu Ling's suddenly changing face, she unconsciously exchanged a look with Song Huaizhi, and a hint of schadenfreude appeared on her face.
"Brother Gu!"
A little girl rushed over. She looked about seven or eight years old. Her chubby little face was wrapped in a thick robe, looking very cute.
Meng Ruyi felt that she looked a bit familiar, but still couldn't recognize her.
Gu Ling showed an extremely headache - inducing expression. Looking at the little girl, he unconsciously took a step back and almost unconsciously turned around and ran away.
It was rare for Meng Ruyi to see Gu Ling like this. She almost couldn't hide her schadenfreude expression. So she pulled Song Huaizhi to stand aside and silently watched the flustered Gu Ling.
Ha! He finally has his comeuppance!
"Miss Zhang," Gu Ling tried hard to suppress the expression on his face and said to the little girl patiently, "The banquet is about to start. Why don't you go to the garden?"
"Of course not!" The little girl's voice was crisp, which made Meng Ruyi inexplicably want to laugh. "I'm here to find my brother!"
The little girl only had Gu Ling in her eyes. Her chubby little face made Meng Ruyi somehow think of the hot, freshly - made big buns.
Gu Ling was at a loss for words. Unconsciously, he cast a pleading look at Meng Ruyi and the other who were watching the show.
The little girl followed his gaze and saw Meng Ruyi smiling at her, with curved eyebrows and a faint smile at the corners of her eyes. Meng Ruyi nodded slightly at her.
The little girl was startled. Only then did she realize that there were two other people standing beside her. Suddenly, she felt embarrassed and paused. Her little face gradually turned red.
"Hey! Who are you guys!"
Meng Ruyi saw her grit her teeth and puff out her cheeks. Then she looked at Gu Ling and said, "Brother Gu, play with me! I don't want to be with them!"
Gu Ling wished he could run away immediately. But then he saw Meng Ruyi and Song Huaizhi standing there calmly, showing no intention of helping at all.
The little girl saw that Gu Ling didn't say a word. Anger gradually welled up in her eyes. Looking at Gu Ling and then at Song Huaizhi, she suddenly exploded like a firecracker.
"Brother Gu, why don't you pay any attention to me? Who are they!" The little girl was indignant and shouted at them loudly, "I'm Zhang Yunyun, the daughter of the county magistrate. You'd better be sensible! Don't bother Brother Gu!"
【??? Who's bothering Gu Ling? This little girl is crazy. Kids are so annoying!】
【I agree. These little brats are the most annoying. I'm already getting goosebumps.】
【Let Brother Song out! Hurry up and get this little girl out of here!】
Gu Ling was angry. He said to Zhang Yunyun rudely, "Just the daughter of a county magistrate. What are you so proud of?"
"Brother Gu!" Zhang Yunyun gritted her teeth, so angry that she wished she could rush up and bite him. It seemed that she even started to hate him. Just as she was about to say something to Meng Ruyi, she heard a cold laugh.
"Ha—"
Zhang Yunyun, who was about to throw a tantrum, met Song Huaizhi's cold gaze. Suddenly, she felt a chill all over her body and froze in place.
"You! You!" Zhang Yunyun was scared. The feeling of being stared at by Song Huaizhi was somehow like being targeted by a wild animal. She stammered and was about to take a step back.
The next second, Zhang Yunyun's legs went weak. As soon as she moved, she fell to the ground. Her hands rubbed hard on the ground and got scratched.
"Gu Ling!" Zhang Yunyun gasped in pain. She stood up and cried, "I'll never play with you again! Wuwuwu..."
Meng Ruyi stared blankly as Zhang Yunyun ran away. Unconsciously, she asked, "Oh no, are we going to be kicked out for bullying a kid?"
The live - chat comments immediately burst into laughter. Song Huaizhi glanced at them with a half - smile and looked at Meng Ruyi without saying a word.
"Let's go," Gu Ling looked at the two of them. He vaguely felt that he seemed to be isolated. No one paid any attention to him. Feeling a bit depressed, he said to Meng Ruyi and the others, "The banquet is about to start. Let's go back first."
Just as they reached the entrance of the garden, Meng Ruyi saw Zhang Yunyun standing there, gasping in pain. She gave Meng Ruyi a fierce glare and said, "I'm not that kind of childish person who would tattle!"
"Gu Ling! You ignore me, and I won't play with you either!"
After saying that, Zhang Yunyun glared at them again and then ran away.
She wouldn't let it go!
After leaving these harsh words, the little girl left bravely, leaving Meng Ruyi and the others looking at each other in dismay.
【Hahahahaha, is this what tsundere is? It's so strange! Why does it feel like she's trying to attract Yu Yu and the others' attention!】
【Did you see her glare at Gu Ling? Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter. Suddenly, I don't hate her anymore.】
【So annoying. I still hate kids. Get out of here!】
...
The banquet was held in the garden. The wind was strong in winter, so most people just took a stroll around and then returned to the pavilions covered with gauze and heated with charcoal.
There weren't many guests, but they were all well - known in this small area.
The Meng family was considered to be of medium status among these guests, but their seats were arranged very close to the main seat, which made some informed people start to whisper to each other.
Meng Ruyi was also surprised when she followed Gu Ling in. Looking at this seat, she unconsciously glanced at Song Huaizhi and then continued walking inside.
After sitting down, Meng Ruyi saw Gu Ling return to his seat. Then she let out a sigh of relief and whispered to Song Huaizhi, "Brother Song, what's going on? Why is the Gu family acting so strangely?"