Chapter 1604: They Can’t Understand Us Either
What’s this about being worthy or not, village girl or not, it’s all unspeakable now.
Gu Qiaoqiao is now the successor of Yubao Square, and is about to stay and teach at the school. Seems like she’s doing much better than my idle self.
She snorted, lowered her voice, "Let me tell you, you shouldn’t have come. My mom detests you, don’t think she’ll ever warm up to you. Her temper is quite fierce..."
Gu Qiaoqiao was speechless. The other person was older than her, yet spoke so ungracefully. Thankfully, it was whispered; otherwise, if Old Grand Master Qin heard, he might have flipped on the spot.
"Auntie." Gu Qiaoqiao also spoke in a low voice, not only lowering her voice but emphasizing the term ’Auntie’, "You’re an elder, thank you for the reminder, but I think we shouldn’t discuss this further; Great Grandfather’s ears are sharp..."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xia blinked, pouted, shrugged, but obediently shut her mouth.
However, as they entered the luxurious living room, Zhou Xia couldn’t hold back and said to Gu Qiaoqiao, "The term Auntie feels too awkward, call me by my English name, Desiree."
Gu Qiaoqiao smiled faintly, glanced at Zhou Xia, then quickly looked away.
Too lazy to bother with her.
Zhou Xia wrinkled her nose in displeasure, and ran over to her grandfather.
At this time, Zhou Luoan was already helping Old Grand Master Qin onto the sofa, and the old man beckoned to Gu Qiaoqiao, "Come over, Qiaoqiao, sit beside Great Grandfather."
Meanwhile, Zhou Han and Qin Sisi must have said something, as Qin Sisi reluctantly said to Gu Qiaoqiao, "Qiao... Qiao, sit and rest for a while. Your room is ready, you can freshen up later."
Gu Qiaoqiao sat beside Old Grand Master Qin, smiled brightly at Qin Sisi, "Thank you, Auntie."
"What’s there to thank? It’s her duty," Old Grand Master Qin said displeased, then turned to Zhou Xia, "You’re neither studying nor working now, you should accompany Qiaoqiao properly, did you hear me?"
Zhou Luoan and Qin Sisi exchanged a glance, before Qin Sisi could express her opinion, Zhou Luoan quickly agreed, "Dad, don’t worry. We’ve made arrangements to ensure you and Qiaoqiao have a great time here, happy every day."
Old Grand Master Qin was simply stating his position, any further would seem forced, and it would cause resentment for Gu Qiaoqiao. No need for that, knowing well that Qiaoqiao is a likable young girl, he nodded without emphasizing the topic further.
After conversing for a while, he went to freshen up. Old Grand Master Qin was in good health, with no significant inconvenience from the time difference, just had a lighter dinner, but that’s okay for older people.
Gu Qiaoqiao thought they would have Western food for dinner, but surprisingly it was Chinese. Considering Qin Sisi’s personality, she wouldn’t defy her father over this, so dinner was evidently well-prepared, featuring dishes Old Grand Master Qin enjoyed.
Zhou Luoan was adept at socializing, though unfamiliar with Gu Qiaoqiao, Qiaoqiao was the youngest here, making interactions easier.
Yet Zhou Xia, recalling her mother’s angry return from Huaxia Country years ago, felt conflicted and a bit resentful. So young, yet a university lecturer—not at a mediocre school, but the top art institution in Huaxia Country.
Perhaps she can be influential only at home, in foreign countries, who would listen to her?
Seeing her constantly smiling face, Zhou Xia found the smile glaring but dared not act out—she’s Qin Yize’s wife, Old Grand Master Qin’s favorite granddaughter-in-law.
Not foolish enough to upset her grandfather.
Thus, once resolved, Zhou Xia cheerfully showed Gu Qiaoqiao around the city the next day.
Originally, Qiaoqiao intended to meet the Gu Family Ancestor the next day, as she had his phone number. Last night, she called, only to reach Ling Nan first. After a joyful conversation, Ling Nan informed her the Gu Family Ancestor was temporarily unavailable but would visit once he returned.
In the next few days, it wouldn’t take long.
Gu Qiaoqiao wasn’t anxious; she’d be here with Old Grand Master Qin for at least three weeks.
Guess Gu Family Ancestor arranged everything already; she only needed to be ready when the time came.
So, seeing Zhou Xia’s enthusiastic invitation, Gu Qiaoqiao naturally went out with her.
Before leaving, Qin Yize exchanged a lot of currency for Gu Qiaoqiao, thus she and Zhou Xia went on a shopping spree.
Mostly gifts for family and friends, Gu Qiaoqiao herself didn’t buy much.
And Xiao Yuan tagged along, after shopping they put the items in the car, Gu Qiaoqiao sincerely said, "Thank you, Auntie..."
Whatever this girl’s true feelings were, she was better than her mother, at least outwardly.
Zhou Xia, though feeling conflicted, realized taking Gu Qiaoqiao along indeed attracted attention.
The key is Gu Qiaoqiao has an indescribable aura.
How to describe it?
Perhaps ethereal.
No trace of the country bumpkin image she imagined.
This left Zhou Xia a bit unsettled.
Thus, hearing Gu Qiaoqiao’s words, she waved, reiterated, "Alright, alright, outside don’t call me Auntie, you’ll make me sound older, just call me Desiree."
Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t insist, going with the flow, still smiling, "Alright, Desiree."
Zhou Xia pouted but said nothing; it was noon, and regardless, driving home on an empty stomach wasn’t an option.
So, Zhou Xia took Gu Qiaoqiao and Xiao Yuan to a restaurant.
She frequented here, evidently well-acquainted with the cashier, a tall, sharp-featured Eagle Country lad, fair-skinned, quite handsome.
Gu Qiaoqiao glanced around, leading Xiao Yuan to a seat inside.
Xiao Yuan seemed excited, glancing around, whispered, "Sister Qiaoqiao, everyone’s foreign here..."
Gu Qiaoqiao, amused, said, "Consider where we are."
Xiao Yuan sheepishly scratched his head, "Can’t understand their speech."
"No worries, they can’t understand us either."
Xiao Yuan froze for a moment, then realizing, nodded repeatedly, "Right, right."