Chapter 125: Father Gu Is Back (4) (1/2)

Because of Zhang Xiaohui’s conduct during this time, almost everyone in the brigade thought poorly of her. After all, people in these times were simple and unsophisticated. No one could stand someone like Zhang Xiaohui.

Given her situation, she would be in deep trouble if their suspicions were confirmed.

Then the entire brigade’s reputation would be affected. Wang Mingtao had not said anything so far, so everyone only speculated privately. Without proof, they would not say anything openly.

But they definitely detested Zhang Xiaohui.

Aunt Lin’s family was a big one and her husband had many brothers. She herself had several sons and no one in the brigade dared to offend them. Aunt Lin was hot-tempered and had a sharp tongue, but got on well with everyone in the brigade.

Zhang Xiaohui was unhappy that someone had scolded her. “I only shouted at my own child, I didn’t do anything to her. Hurry up and make your father come back.”

Gu Qingyao looked innocent and said helplessly, “But, Elder Brother said that Father doesn’t have time now…”

“No, he must come back immediately. Otherwise, you wait and see how I deal with you!”

“Mother…”

“Go write a letter. He’s been gone for so long, does he still want his family or not? Let me tell you, he had better come back within the next few days. Do you hear me?”

Gu Qingyao was terrified when faced with the stormy-looking Zhang Xiaohui. She did not dare to say anything, but only looked at her timidly.

When she was done speaking, Zhang Xiaohui grunted coldly and left.

Gu Qingyao would not ask her father to come home immediately. Let Zhang Xiaohui wait awhile, until she was desperate.

The new year was almost here. Gu Qingyao began her preparations. Although her father’s matters were still unresolved, he must still celebrate the new year with them.

Mo Beihan still had not left and Gu Qingyao wondered about it. She was playing in the brigade that day, and happened to see Mo Beihan returning on his bicycle, bracing himself against the cold wind.

“Elder Brother Beihan!”

She hurried over. Mo Beihan smiled when he saw her. “Yao Yao, it’s so cold. Why aren’t you at home?”

“It’s such a sunny day that I came out to play! We’re all sunning ourselves and I’m making a quilted jacket for Xiaocao.”

She looked at Mo Beihan and asked, “Elder Brother Beihan, is everything… alright with your job?”