Gu Jinyao smiled silently, "Don't worry, I will perform well."
After hanging up the phone, Gu Jinyao dialed the internal line and told his assistant: "This Saturday night, I am going to visit Yun Jin's grandmother. The old lady should be in her seventies. Please prepare some gifts and make it grand."
"Okay, Young Master, I'll get ready right now."
In a blink of an eye, it’s Saturday.
In the evening, Gu Jinyao changed into more formal clothes.
Before it got dark, I went to Yun's house to pick up Yun Jin, and we went to her grandmother's house together.
Grandma lives in a high-end community in Linhe.
It is a multi-storey garden house.
The location is a bit remote, but the environment is very quiet.
Gu Jinyao walked into the community with Yun Jin, carrying a set of pearl earrings, necklaces, bird's nests and other supplements prepared by his assistant.
From a distance, I saw a tall figure standing downstairs waiting.
Yun Jin couldn't help but cheered, "It's grandma! Let's walk faster."
"good."
Gu Jinyao quickened his pace and instinctively looked at the figure.
The old lady wore a light blue thin knitted sweater and beige cropped trousers, which was refreshing and neat.
He has gray hair, a dignified face, kind eyebrows, and fine wrinkles between his eyes and lips, but his shoulders and back are straight.
Looking closer, his eyes were clear and his lips were smiling.
Yun Jin ran to her side at a trot, hugged her, sweetly called "Grandma" and clung to her.
Grandma rubbed her back lovingly, saying "good girl" every time.
After getting along for more than a year, it was the first time that Gu Jinyao saw Yun Jin being so close to his family.
She had never been so close to either of her parents.
Gu Jinyao couldn't help but think of his grandmother, and felt sad.
Before her death from illness, her grandmother had been looking forward to him getting married and starting a business, but unfortunately, she was unable to do so until her death.
"Is it Xiao Gu? Come on, go home." Grandma greeted Gu Jinyao warmly, looked at him from top to bottom, and smiled thickly at the end of her eyes.
Judging from this reaction, I am satisfied.
Gu Jinyao smiled back and shouted: "Hello, grandma."
Several people went upstairs.
Gu Jinyao put down the gift in his hand.
Grandma asked him to sit down in front of the sofa.
The servant finished serving tea and went to the kitchen to continue preparing dinner.
Yun Jin, who had always been independent, was like a child today, leaning on her grandmother.
It can be seen that the relationship between grandfather and grandson is very good.
Grandma touched Yun Jin's head lovingly and said to Gu Jinyao: "This kid is really tight-lipped. You guys have been talking for so long and still didn't bring you to me. If Tiantian hadn't said it, I wouldn't have known."
Yun Jin smiled slightly at Gu Jinyao, his eyes soft and peaceful.
She leaned into her grandmother's ear and whispered: "I wanted to wait until the relationship was stable before I told you, so as not to worry you."
Grandma said angrily: "Of course I am worried. Of these children, you are the one I love the most. You fall in love, but you are the last one to tell me that girls are not allowed to stay in college."
Yun Jin smiled obediently, "I was wrong, grandma, I won't dare to do it next time."
Grandma rolled her eyes at her, "Do you still want a next time?"
"Wrong, wrong, I said the wrong thing, I will only fall in love this time." Yun Jin's lips curled up, and she hugged her grandmother's arm lovingly.
His head rested on her shoulder, with a look of coquettishness on his face.
Gu Jinyao felt that Yun Jin was more lively and relaxed in front of her grandmother than in front of her parents.
Maybe whoever you brought up when you were young will be close to you.
That feeling of closeness cannot be made up for by growing up.
Grandma looked at Gu Jinyao lovingly, and after a few brief greetings, asked: "Xiao Gu, what do you do?
Gu Jinyao said: "I now run an auction house, Zhengrong Auction House."
Grandma thought for a while and smiled, "I know, that auction house is quite famous in Kyoto. What does your father do?"
Gu Jinyao paused, "My father has settled in California. Because he is old, he is now living at home. In the past, he did whatever he wanted to make money. Of course, he would not do illegal business."
Grandma asked: "How old is your father?"
"I'm 69 years old this year."
"Where's mother?"
"My mother is a housewife and lives with my father in California. There is also a sister in the family who is a few years older than me and is responsible for taking care of my father's business in California."
Grandma nodded slightly, "After you and Jinjin get married, will you stay in Kyoto or return to California?"
Gu Jinyao smiled lightly, "Anything is fine."
Yun Jin tightened her arms around her grandmother's waist, "Grandma, let's talk about something else. Stop checking household registration. We young people don't like this."
Gu Jinyao said: "It's okay, grandma wants to know more about me, that's what she should do."
Grandma's eyes showed approval, "Although Xiao Gu is young, he is well-educated, polite and well-educated. His parents must have good character."
Gu Jinyao opened his mouth, but didn't know how to answer.
The stepfather, Gu Zhengrong, is indeed quite good. Whether it is his character or his upbringing, he has no fault in every aspect.
Forget about the biological father.
As for his mother, Gu Jinyao didn't want to say more.
When we met for the first time, I didn’t want to leave a bad impression on my grandma.
After the meal is cooked, the servant brings it to the table.
There are several dishes that Gu Jinyao likes to eat. He must have asked Yun Jin in advance.
Grandma has no airs and no rules about not telling what she eats.
During the dinner, she kept picking up food for Gu Jinyao, "Eat more, don't be restrained, treat this place as your home."
Yun Jin also served Gu Jinyao some food, "My grandpa has gone abroad and won't be back for a month or two. But don't be afraid. Grandma has the final say in our family."
Gu Jinyao peeled a shrimp, put it on the plate in front of her, and imitated her tone, "So, have I passed the test?"
Yun Jin smiled sweetly, "Of course I passed the test!"
Grandma laughed and said, "I'm not an old-timer, so it doesn't matter. Don't call me so old-fashioned."
The meal was very enjoyable.
When she was about to leave, grandma took a thick red envelope and stuffed it into Gu Jinyao.
Gu Jinyao declined.
Grandma pretended to be angry.
Gu Jinyao had no choice but to accept it.
Grandma sent the two of them out.
The moon was sparse and the street lamps were emitting a light orange light.
Occasionally, pedestrians pass by in twos and threes on the road in the community.
A few people chatted and laughed and walked forward.
As he walked, Gu Jinyao saw a slightly familiar figure approaching from far away.
It was Chen Dongfeng, the lawyer who was helping him with the lawsuit.
Chen Dongfeng was surprised for a moment, and quickly greeted him warmly, "Mr. Gu, it's such a coincidence that I meet you here."
Gu Jinyao smiled slightly and said, "Hello."
After a brief exchange of greetings, the two separated.
When Chen Dongfeng walked away, grandma asked: "How did you and Xiao Chen meet? Are you in a lawsuit?"
Gu Jinyao replied: "Yes, there is a lawsuit to be fought."
Grandma asked again: "What kind of lawsuit is this? I know someone who works in the court and should be able to help."
Gu Jinyao found it difficult to speak, so he only said: "Thank you, grandma, I can handle it here."
"You kid, you're even polite to grandma. You are Jinjin's boyfriend, and you are my kid. Grandma is from Kyoto, and her connections must be wider than yours. Sometimes, we old guys can help you with just a phone call. It solves a lot of troubles.”
Gu Jinyao really couldn't say it out loud.
He couldn't tell her that he was helping his mother accuse his biological father of rape, right?
Few people can tell this kind of thing to an elder they meet for the first time without changing their expression.
Especially since the other party is Yun Jin's most important person.
Gu Jinyao found an excuse to excuse himself.
Say goodbye to grandma.
Gu Jinyao drove Yun Jin to the door of Yun's house.
Park the car.
Gu Jinyao came close to Yun Jin and kissed her cheek tenderly, "We will get engaged after this troublesome matter is resolved."
Yun Jin smiled sweetly, "Let me know in advance when the engagement date comes, and try to avoid my training and competition time."
"good."
Yun Jin stretched out her slender arm and put it on Gu Jinyao's shoulder. Her big eyes were watery, like a lake filled with broken gold. "I'm so excited to think that I will be engaged soon."
Gu Jinyao smiled, "Why are you excited?"
Yun Jin was embarrassed to say it.
What else can you be excited about?
We have been dating for more than a year and have done everything a lover should do, except for the most crucial step.
Yun Jin leaned close to his neck, gently bit his earlobe, and said mysteriously, "I'll tell you on the engagement day."
Gu Jinyao's ears felt hot.
In fact, he knew exactly what this little fox wanted.
"Let's wait for the engagement." Gu Jinyao held her hand, "The night of the engagement will be memorable."
Yun Jin couldn't hide her joy, "Okay! From now on, I'm going to do a full-body SPA."
Gu Jinyao imitated her tone, "Then should I still work out?"
Yun Jin's eyes moved down to his abdominal muscles with hot eyes, "No, your figure is good enough. Don't train muscles anymore. Women actually don't like muscles that are too exaggerated. A thin layer is just right."
Gu Jinyao touched her head and said, "I listen to you."
The tone was a little doting.
The two said goodbye reluctantly.
Back home.
Yunjin received a call from her grandmother.
Grandma asked: "What kind of lawsuit is Xiao Gu fighting? That kid is so outspoken that he is too embarrassed to tell me."
Yun Jin was silent, "Something happened at home. You don't have to worry about it. He can handle it himself."
Seeing that both of them were hesitating and refusing to say anything, grandma felt even more suspicious.
Thinking about this and that, I couldn't sleep well all night.
I worry too much about Yun Jin, fearing that she will be stumbling in the future.
The next morning.
Grandma found lawyer Chen Dongfeng’s home.
Chen Dongfeng entertained her warmly.
Grandma did not beat around the bush and said directly: "Xiao Chen, I came here today to ask about Xiao Gu's case."
Chen Dongfeng was a little embarrassed, "I'm sorry, auntie, all clients' cases are confidential."
"I have some connections in the court, so I came here to see if there is anyone I can help with? Jinjin is my grandson's daughter, and Xiao Gu is her boyfriend. His matter is Jinjin's matter, and the child's matter is ours. Old man, help whatever you can."
Chen Dongfeng couldn't resist her, so he had to say: "I'll call Mr. Gu to ask for his opinion. Do you think it's okay?"
"Okay, just ask."
Chen Dongfeng stood up, walked to the window, and called Gu Jinyao.
Gu Jinyao was silent for a while, "Just tell me, you will know sooner or later anyway."
"Okay, Mr. Gu."
Before returning to the sofa, Chen Dongfeng briefly explained the case to his grandmother, and then added: "Generally, the longest statute of limitations for cases is twenty years, and this case has been thirty years. Ms. Liu Wang did not call the police at that time. She and The defendant He Xiaobai only had a child, and there was no sufficient evidence to prove that the defendant forced the woman. There were two witnesses, but one was drunk and the other had died of illness. The woman was not in good mental health and her speech was inconsistent. This case It’s very difficult to handle, and it can’t be solved by just looking for connections.”
Grandma is a smart person.
I understood everything at once.
Returning home with heavy steps.
Grandma thought about it for a whole day.
Stay until ten o'clock in the evening.
Grandma called Yun Jin, "Jin Jin, grandma doesn't agree with you and Xiao Gu continuing to date. His original family is too complicated. His biological father is a rapist and his mother has mental problems. It is difficult for such a child to be mentally sound. . You will not be happy if you marry him. You may not feel it now, but getting married and living a life is a lifelong matter. As time goes by, all contradictions will be infinitely magnified. Also, when you marry him, you not only marry him, but also marry him. Accept all his family members. You will have a hard time in the future, and grandma doesn’t want you to have a hard time."
"Boom!"
Yun Jin felt like thunder exploded in her heart, and her hands and feet were cold.
This was beyond her expectation.
After a long while, Yun Jin finally spoke, "Grandma, Ayao is different. He is a very good person, loyal, sincere, and kind-hearted."
