Chapter 93: Swelling one’s face to appear fat and rich
After all the troubles were resolved, life returned to normal.
Besides doting on his wife every day, Gu Yu spent his time researching things or reading books and concocting prescriptions. His life was very fulfilling.
During this time, Shan Chengfeng also sent people to report to Gu Yu on the development of their business and any difficulties they encountered. After hearing this, Gu Yu immediately came up with several solutions and asked Shan Chengfeng if they could solve the problems.
Shan Chengfeng staying in the capital was not without its benefits. The expansion of chili peppers was going very smoothly, and it was believed that the profits would double uncontrollably before long.
The two of them got what they needed, and everyone was happy.
As for the old Yang family, since Yang Zhiwen separated from the family, they had indeed quieted down a lot.
At least, there had been no major incidents recently. However, Gu Qingheng heard from others at the academy that Yang Jiaojiao had caused quite a stir in town and was making a real mess of things.
But with Old Man Yang having declared that he would no longer concern himself with Yang Jiaojiao, Yang Jiaojiao’s life with her in-laws was not going well.
Now, with the Yang family not actively seeking trouble, Gu Yu merely listened to these matters as jokes and did not overthink them, not wanting to make himself unhappy.
However, he had resumed studying by memorizing books at night, which made Gu Yu feel quite exasperated.
He didn’t want to study!
“Brother-in-law, what are you thinking about again! Don’t get distracted, or I’ll report you to my sister.”
“You’re always reporting me!”
Gu Yu was feeling frustrated and distracted, not paying attention to the book. Gu Qingheng immediately swung the branch in his hand onto the table with a loud noise, bringing Gu Yu back to his senses. He picked up the book again with a gloomy expression and looked at the contents.
He had read the Medical Scripture during the day and now had to study with his brother-in-law at night. This life was too tough!
Gu Yu wanted to talk to Gu Mengyao about not wanting to take the imperial examinations anymore and if he could stop studying these things… but as soon as he mentioned the word “study,” he saw Gu Mengyao’s encouraging look, and Gu Yu couldn’t say anything.
Alas, it was because his wife liked it!
He would study!
It was not as if he had anything better to do anyway, and studying made him happy.
“Yu, Qingheng, I’ve made some supper. Why don’t you take a break! Your eyes must be tired from constantly reading.”
“It’s fine! Sister, I’m currently teaching my brother-in-law the knowledge I learned at the academy!”
“Cough, cough, Mengyao, you’ve worked hard too, always making us supper.”
As Gu Mengyao entered with a steaming bowl of noodles, Gu Qingheng quickly spoke to express his determination, which made Gu Mengyao nod in satisfaction. Even though the praise in her eyes was not explicitly stated, it made Gu Qingheng very happy.
Sister Xia Tian admired her sister very much… Later on, if her sister praised him more in front of Xia Tian, he believed Xia Tian would also keep him in her heart and never forget him!
Meanwhile, Gu Yu, though he disliked studying, had to put on a good show in front of his wife and not fall behind his brother-in-law.
“It’s not as hard as your work, but this is the prime of our youth, a good time to study… I heard from others that once you get older, you can’t study quietly, and you’ll always be bothered by various things!”
“Sister, you’re right, our dean says the same thing!”
“Why are you studying at this age? It’s better to fall in love…”
“Yu, what did you say?”
“Nothing, I meant… Mengyao, you’re right! Qingheng and I will work harder and won’t disappoint you.”
Disdainfully looking at Gu Qingheng’s fawning behavior, Gu Yu muttered to himself about studying, then quickly made up an excuse when Gu Mengyao looked at him curiously, saying he would study hard and improve every day, striving to become an excellent intellectual with extensive knowledge.
When Gu Qingheng gave him a look of disdain, Gu Yu sat up straight, appearing serious and devoted to his studies, as if he were “indifferent to external affairs and devoted to reading the words of the sages.” This made Gu Mengyao happy, but she also wondered if she was making Gu Yu work too hard.
Although Gu Mengyao wanted Gu Yu to study and read, Gu Yu himself was not interested in these things.
Gu Mengyao could see this clearly…
If Gu Yu really didn’t want to study, Gu Mengyao wouldn’t force him, as Gu Yu was already very capable.
Not only did he possess space abilities, but his medical skills were also becoming stronger and stronger. The medicinal powders and varieties he concocted made Gu Mengyao very impressed.
However, since Gu Yu had never spoken up, Gu Mengyao was unsure if she was overthinking things, and perhaps Gu Yu truly loved learning.
“Yu, if you don’t want to study, you can tell me. I won’t…”
“Mengyao, who told you I don’t like studying? It’s all lies. Before I transmigrated to this world, I studied every day! Studying is my profession, so don’t worry about me. As long as you can make more delicious food for me, Mengyao!”
“Hearing you say that, I’m relieved… Since that’s the case, let’s work hard together!”
“Yes, let’s work hard together! But I’m not being forced, because I love learning.”
Afterwards, upon hearing from Gu Yu that he loved studying very much, Gu Mengyao was immediately relieved, thinking that she had indeed been overthinking.
Looking at Yu, he seemed to really like studying…
“Hahaha, brother-in-law, I finally know what it means to swell one’s face to appear fat and rich! Hahaha…”
After Gu Mengyao left, the smiling face Gu Yu had been wearing quickly fell, and he replaced it with a worried expression, feeling that he would probably have to study for a long time.
However, in front of his wife, he had to put on a convincing act.
But Gu Qingheng next to him showed no mercy and was laughing so hard that tears were almost streaming down his face.
He thought his brother-in-law was really something. If he had just said directly that he didn’t like studying, he could have avoided this suffering!
Gu Qingheng had been teaching Gu Yu during this period and had clearly understood that Gu Yu did not like studying, but he had to study because of Gu Mengyao’s wishes.
However, because Gu Yu was quite intelligent and had also been a student before transmigrating, these books posed no challenge to him.
But…
Every time Gu Yu sat in the room with a gloomy expression, Gu Qingheng felt a sense of pity.
Yet, Gu Yu had not cherished such a good opportunity just now.
He really didn’t understand what he was thinking…
“Qingheng, when you grow up and find someone you like, you’ll understand… Even if you don’t like it, you’ll accept it for the other person. This kind of complex yet sweet feeling is truly both painful and joyful!”
“…”
Seeing the expression on Gu Qingheng’s face, Gu Yu guessed what his brother-in-law was thinking. So, with a slight smile, he said, causing Gu Qingheng to roll his eyes speechlessly, thinking that his brother-in-law always had to show off his affection!
The cold dog food was being thrown in his face indiscriminately.
“Since brother-in-law has such high awareness, let’s continue! The dean taught us a lot of new knowledge today, and the amount of textbook material is double what it usually is. Even I find it a bit strenuous!”
“…”
When Gu Qingheng said this with a smile, Gu Yu deflated like a leaky ball and immediately drooped!
Alas, he would study!
One day, he would read all the books in Linfeng Kingdom…
In the morning, after finishing breakfast and sending his brother-in-law to the academy, Gu Yu quickly returned home, then went back to his own room and entered the space.
After his wife’s favorability towards him increased again today, Gu Yu thought that the favorability in the space should have reached 1000, and a new batch of books should appear on the altar.
This time, perhaps it would be Medical Scripture (Advanced)!
When Gu Yu happily entered the space and came before the altar, the excited expression on his face immediately fell.
“Swift Wind Shadowless Spear”
Looking at the spear technique book in front of him, Gu Yu didn’t know what to say.
The previous book, “Dispatching Troops and Deploying Officers,” Gu Yu had not shown to Gu Mengyao, but he had almost finished reading it himself and found that the content was indeed related to military arrangements on the battlefield.
However, this spear technique made Gu Yu even more exasperated.
The spear here did not refer to high-tech weapons, but a crimson-tasseled long spear, a great weapon on the battlefield!
A hint of cold light arrives first, then the spear shoots out like a dragon.
Cutting, thrusting, chopping, and splitting were all within its capabilities.
Paired with a fine steed, wielding a long spear on the battlefield was even more handsome.
But the prerequisite was… not for his wife to wield the spear!
Now, with another book related to the battlefield appearing in the space, was it a hint of something?
After the war between Linfeng Kingdom and Luoluo Kingdom ended last time, Gu Yu felt relieved, thinking there would be no more wars. He didn’t expect this spear technique to appear now, which made Gu Yu feel depressed and wish he had never seen it.
However, self-deception was not wise.
Thinking back to when they were in the capital, Gu Mengyao had no choice but to go to the battlefield in the end. If something like that happened again, it would be too late.
Thinking of this, Gu Yu had to face reality.
Giving both books to Gu Mengyao was the best course of action.
Although he didn’t know what would happen in the future, if Gu Mengyao learned the contents of these two books, she would have more ways to cope and wouldn’t be helpless when the time came.
After thinking for a while, Gu Yu decided to give the two books to Gu Mengyao and let her decide whether to learn them or not.
“Yu, what are these?”
Immediately, after Gu Yu came out of the space, he pulled Gu Mengyao into the room and took out the two books from the space, which made Gu Mengyao’s face show doubt, not knowing what Gu Yu wanted to do.
Gu Yu’s mysterious demeanor just now made Gu Mengyao think something had happened, but now he produced two books…
“These two books are produced by the space. They are similar to the lightness skill you practiced before, Mengyao, but one is about strategy and the other is about spear techniques. I wonder if you are willing…”
“I am willing!”
As a result, upon hearing that the two books were produced by the space, Gu Mengyao directly said she was willing before Gu Yu could finish his sentence.
After learning the lightness skill, Gu Mengyao was very satisfied with her current abilities. She would not refuse if she could become stronger.
In the future, when she encountered danger, she could protect Yu in time and prevent him from suffering any harm!
