I Became the Favorite of Big Bosses

Chapter 426 Gu Chao Yanyi

You Lan pursed her lips and glanced dissatisfied at Ji Fengyao. Before she could speak, Ji Fengyao suddenly stood up from Wei Lan's arms and struggled to sit back in the chair.

 “You Lan didn’t bully me.”

Ji Fengyao said a good word for Youlan with a firm expression, for fear that Wei Lan would reprimand Youlan again.

"I don't want to play with the crying bag!" Youlan snorted coldly and turned away with the oil paper bag in his arms, not appreciating it.

Ji Fengyao pursed his lips, looking like he wanted to cry. The next second he pursed his lips and tried to smile. He gently pinched the corner of Youlan's clothes and explained in a low voice, "I, I don't cry, I don't cry." .”

“Hmph!” You Lan suppressed a smile, but deliberately did not look at him, pretending to be still angry, and said angrily: “Then you call me sister!”

 Grandpa Ji and Sister Lan both said that since she is older than him, he should call her sister!

Ji Fengyao hesitated, but Youlan kept his back to him. He was afraid that Youlan would be really angry, so he pursed his lips and called out "sister" in a low voice in grievance.

You Lan immediately turned around, smiled and stuffed a piece of pea yellow into Ji Fengyao's mouth, "I will protect you from now on. If Sister Lan gives me delicious food, I will share it with you too!"

The two little ones who were having an awkward moment just now were sitting together affectionately in the blink of an eye, sharing a bag of cakes.

Witnessing the changes in this scene, Wei Lan paused for a long time with her appraising eyes on Ji Fengyao, but soon, she shook her head again and reached out to hit her on the head.

 What are you thinking about? How can such a young child understand what love is?

By chance, Gu Chao brought food into the house. Wei Lan quickly took out two more packages of snacks from the box and put them together with Yanyi's box. "These are from Yanyi. Take a look at them later. Do you have time to send them to them?"

 “Okay.” Gu Chao nodded, “Let’s eat first.”

You Lan interjected: "That Director Yan has been here every day for the past two days. It seems that he is delivering things to the brigade. The snakeskin bags are huge. He should be here today too."

 Wei Lan and Gu Chao looked at each other.

 After the New Year, spring begins. At this time, the things I send here should be about the sunflower seed project.

This season, the only things that will be used immediately are seeds.

“Let’s go and see the team later.” Wei Lan sat down at the table, holding rice in his hands and started eating.

She didn't eat much. Gu Chao estimated her food intake and specially used a small bowl to serve it. He also used a separate bowl to bring some of every dish in the kitchen.

Just like that, I barely finished the small bowl of rice at the end, and there was only half a bowl of vegetables left.

Wei Lan was embarrassed to touch his belly, "It's better not to serve it to me alone in the future. Let's eat together. It's fun."

 Sit down at the table and eat together. There will only be some food left, and you can reheat it and eat it later.

This was served to her alone, and she didn’t finish it. If it was reheated, the rest would be eaten by others.

"It's okay, I'll eat whatever you can't finish." Gu Chao said, taking the chopsticks used by Wei Lan, he finished the food in the bowl in two mouthfuls, and he really didn't dislike it at all.

 Forget it when two people are alone, and this is in front of children!

 Wei Lan's cheeks turned red unnaturally. She deliberately ignored Gu Chao's presence and didn't look at him. She turned around and took out two more bags of cakes.

 One pack was given to Youlan and one to Ji Fengyao, "Send this to Brother Yang's house, and take this back to Technician Ji for a taste."

Ji Fengyao shook his head and refused. Wei Lan pinched his little face in a funny way, "This is for Technician Ji. If you refuse, Technician Ji will also refuse. You are not allowed to refuse."

Ji Fengyao was successfully maneuvered into the pit by Wei Lan, and was pulled out of the door by You Lan holding the oil paper bag.

Just now, because he was afraid that Ji Fengyao wouldn't accept it, Wei Lan gave You Lan a portion and sent it to Gu Yang's house.

　Judging from the close relationship between the two families, one package must be missing.

Wei Lan took out two packages of each item, and picked out some of the odds and ends prepared by Wei Mu and others, and finally packed up a large bag.

Taking the bamboo baskets and putting them away separately, Wei Lan warned without looking back: "When it gets dark, you can send these to Brother Yang's house! Let them try the pastries, and I will also pack the milk powder and malted milk." I drank a little and asked Brother Yang to drink it for Fang Xia and the children, it’s good for their health.”

Gu Chao didn't know when he stood behind her. She put it in the bamboo basket and he took it out. "Just take one or two packs of pastries. Just milk powder and malted milk. If you give more, they will take it." If you don’t feel at ease, you have to find a way to get it back.”

You can still buy malted milk from the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, it costs five yuan a can, and it requires food rolls, which is difficult to get. Not many ordinary families can afford it, so the Wei family has such conditions and is willing to spend money. , just bought a few jars for Wei Lan to use for relationship management.

Not to mention milk powder, it is a rare commodity and requires milk powder coupons, and it is expensive but not available.

 Gu Chao originally wanted to say that a can of malted milk would be enough, but he was afraid that Wei Lan would not give up, so he brought milk powder along with him.

Wei Lan pondered for a moment and felt that what Gu Chao said made sense, "Is it okay to put one bag of pastries, one can of malted milk, and one bag of milk powder for each serving? Isn't it too little?"

Wei Lan frowned and was in a dilemma.

I want to get more things, but I'm afraid that like Gu Chao said, it will put pressure on Gu Yang and give him another gift of equal value...

She doesn't think these things are anything, but to Gu Yang and the others, they are not trivial in terms of significance or price.

The little girl's dark and slender brows were furrowed, full of sorrow. Gu Chao tapped his fingertips on the center of her eyebrows and said, "Four packs of pastries, a can of malted milk, or a single bag of milk powder."

“Just one portion of milk powder? This, how can this be done!” Wei Lan exclaimed with her brows knotted.

Gu Chao's voice was light and he could not refuse, "Then four packs of pastries and a can of malted milk. You can keep the rest for yourself. If there are still people who want to send things, I will go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some brown sugar."

 The implication is that except for Wei Lan, who keeps these things for herself to eat and drink, she is not allowed to give them to others.

"How can I be like you? You're a stingy guy who doesn't wrap himself up!" Wei Lan's peach-blossom eyes widened and she bared her teeth and claws, wishing she could scratch Gu Chao's face twice.

This silly girl, there should be no other person in the world who would push all the good things to others without any reservation, mercy or hesitation.

· Gu Chao frowned, hugged the person seriously, and reasoned seriously, "It's not stingy, we have to be careful about ourselves, and then take care of others when we have enough energy. This will be good for ourselves and others, do you understand?"

 Helping is a simple effort between family members, but it is not enough to just help.

 It may weaken family affection, lead to the deterioration of the relationship, and may also limit the growth and progress of the other party.

 Wei Lan calmed down and somewhat understood what Gu Chao meant, but she still couldn't help but mutter, "Then I don't... I don't think I have a good relationship with Brother Yang's family... They have a hard life, so I just want to help them."

"I know." Gu Chao sighed and stroked the top of her hair, "I've always known it."

He understood everything Wei Lan was thinking.

 His strong chin pressed against Wei Lan's neck, coaxing him gently, "It's already changing."

The batch of fabrics he brought back a year ago has almost all been sold. Gu Yang helped buy them and took 70 to 80 yuan in dividends.

Seventy or eighty yuan may not seem like much, but these days, when a large family of strong laborers work hard without eating, they may not be able to save so much money in a year or two.

 At present, the living conditions of Gu Yang's family have undergone qualitative changes.

 This is just for now, it will get better in the future.

Wei Lan remained silent, and Gu Chao added, "In a few days, I have to go to Haishi again." "Going again?" Wei Lan's eyes widened in disbelief, and she straightened up from his arms.

Gu Chao nodded and said calmly: "Well, before spring plowing."

Spring plowing and busy farming are special times. As long as it is not a matter of death, even if the commune comes to pick someone up, or if they get married and have children, Gu Sande may not be willing to let them go.

 Especially since we have to carry out the sunflower seed project this year, I am afraid that time and manpower will be tighter.

 He also had to hurry up and get things done.

As expected, someone from the County Public Security Bureau came over in a car at noon. Gu Chao went over and took a look from a distance. Yanyi was among them, so he turned back to get something.

 One suitcase and two packs of snacks.

 Everything was handed over to Gu Chao. Afraid of another conflict between him and Yanyi, Wei Lan pursed her lips and added, "Come back early, I, I still have work for you to do."

 “Okay, I’ll go back.”

 …

 There is sunshine outside the house, and when there is no wind, I sit in the yard and bask in the warmth of the sun.

Wei Lan stretched out and threw the cotton-padded jacket he had changed into into the basin, soaking it in the cold well water mixed with hot water boiled by the small stove.

 Putting down the soap he had just brought to wash clothes from the house, Wei Lan squatted down and picked up the sleeves of a cotton-padded jacket that was heavy with water. Before he started rubbing it, a shadow came over his head.

She frowned and looked up. Not long after she left the house, Gu Chao had returned.

In addition, there is a tall man standing at the door of the kitchen in the backyard, wearing a smart blue military uniform, with a bronze belt buckle that ties his waist into a thin waist, perfectly showing off his strong waist.

Wei Lan unconsciously said "uh" and hesitantly turned her gaze to Gu Chao.

what's the situation?

These two men are not at odds with each other for a day or two. Let's forget they didn't fight each other this time, but...

　　　You actually brought someone home?

“I heard that Deputy Bureau Yan’s birthday is today. Seeing how pitiful he is as a lonely old man, I invited my family to have a meal.” Gu Chao curved his mouth and said the most venomous words gently.

 Lonely or widowed?

elder?

Yanyi's breath was stagnant, and he glared at Gu Chao's back in front of him with a stern face, the veins on his forehead bulging.

"Soak it first, I'll wash it later." Gu Chao seemed oblivious, bowed and took the cotton-padded jacket from Wei Lan's hand and threw it back into the basin, "What are you doing at home? I'll have a drink with him."

As he spoke, Gu Chao took Wei Lan and walked into the house.

The kitchen door is only so wide, and Yanyi stands there blocking most of it, leaving only a small gap.

Gu Chao walked sideways over, and Wei Lan was led by him and followed him sideways.

Just raised his head inadvertently, and met Yanyi's deep eyebrows, those deep eyes that seemed to hide a thousand words, Wei Lan's heart trembled, and he hurriedly looked away.

 Intuition told her that the peace in front of her was not peace, but a battlefield without smoke.

There are still a lot of vegetables left over from the Chinese New Year. Aunt Gu’s pickled fish and meat, and the fish **** soaked in water, there is also a lot left over.

 Wei Lan cooked a few snacks neatly, remembering what Gu Chao said in her mind, it was Yanyi's birthday today, so she put a plate of snacks on a plate alone and put it down next to Yanyi's hand.

 If there is no cake, use snacks instead!

"Happy birthday!"

Wei Lan pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes sparkling with stars, exuding a warm glow.

"Well." Yanyi pursed his thin lips slightly and his throat rolled, as if his voice was extremely hoarse because he hadn't spoken for a long time. "At home...are Chief Wei and Auntie okay?"

 “Mom and dad are fine.”

 “How is Comrade Wei Lin? Is he still in good health?”

“My brother is also doing well, and his health has improved significantly... When I went back, he had just confirmed his relationship with Song Qi, and it should not be long before news of the engagement comes.”

 Speaking of his family in Beijing, Wei Lan's peach blossom eyes curled up, and a gentle and bright smile appeared on his face.

After a long while, she looked at Yanyi seriously and said sincerely, "They all miss you."

Yanyi's body trembled slightly and he lowered his eyes.

 Of course he knew that Chief Wei and Wei's mother were concerned about him.

Wei Lin could not join the army due to health reasons, so Wei Xueliang placed more efforts and expectations on Yanyi. This is exactly why Yanyi was so young at the beginning, but in just a few years, he was able to become a new recruit from an early age. He climbed to the position of commander of the cavalry company, and even now the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau.

Yan Yi is not the only one who has strength in the army. His strength can only account for a small part. It is more about luck and the support of Wei Xueliang.

　I spent a lot of effort on nurturing him, and sometimes I even treated him like a parent...

How could it be possible not to worry?

It's just that, on the one hand, Yanyi can't leave because of something in the bureau, and on the other hand, because of the matter with Wei Lan, he hasn't figured out how to face the Wei family yet.

 They, like him, all loved the squeamish girl they once were.

How would you feel if you knew that the person in front of you was not your biological daughter?

Yanyi would not be cruel enough to tell the story and make everyone suffer with him, but he could not open his eyes and watch the Wei family regard Wei Lan as a treasure, while the once squeamish girl silently, When no one knows, sadly disappear from this world...

Yanyi took a deep look at Wei Lan and lowered his head without saying a word.

 But, what did she do wrong?

 No one wants to be replaced by others, and no one wants to be a substitute for others.

The kitchen suddenly became quiet. Wei Lan looked at Yanyi at a loss, and then turned to look at Gu Chao. His eyes were full of confusion, and he didn't know which sentence he said was wrong.

Gu Chao shook his head gently to indicate that she didn't need to pay attention. He stretched out his big hand and filled Yanyi's wine cup, "Eat and drink at the same time."

"Yeah." Yanyi Ruoyouruo responded, holding the small wine cup and drinking it all in one gulp.

There was a "thump" at the end, and Yanyi put down the wine cup before he finished, and said with a smile: "Jingkou Daqu for 13 yuan? You are willing to give it up."

Gu Chaojian's eyebrows stretched, and said with a smile: "There are rare guests at home, and it is not reluctant."

 Having said that, he filled Yanyi’s wine cup again.

This time he didn't drink like the first cup, but took a sip, his serious expression softened, and he showed a little cheerful smile. He glanced sideways at Gu Chao and said, "Don't give me any trouble. If I catch you one day, If you have any excuse, I will still arrest you and put you in jail."

 (End of this chapter)