Chapter 140 – The Name Is Very Loud
After the employment matters were largely resolved, with only the finishing touches left, it took some time as a transitional period, allowing Gu Yu to directly hand over these tasks to the village chief.
Once the village chief had resolved them all, the land matters could be considered concluded, leaving Gu Yu with no worries and allowing him to go to town to deal with the monster murder cases.
However, Gu Yu was planning to stay in town for a night now.
As for the reason… it was to create an alibi, in case after the Old Yang family was burned down, those high-quality individuals would try to smear the Gu family’s name again.
Even though, it was indeed Gu Yu who did it.
And, before leaving home, Gu Yu had repeatedly instructed Little Black, telling it to start multiple fires.
He made sure the Old Yang family was on fire before leaving.
As for safety issues, there was no need to worry at all… because after seeing that bear, Little Black, the villagers couldn’t even avoid it in time, so how could they possibly try to catch a bear?
“Yu, why are you so strange today!”
“How am I strange?”
“You were previously unwilling to get involved in other people’s business, but today you want to go with me to find the magistrate. It’s too suspicious!”
On the way to Lian Town, Gu Mengyao looked at Gu Yu with suspicion. After her gaze swept over Gu Yu, she spoke, making Gu Yu feel that his little wife was too smart!
Even though he hadn’t revealed his plan, she had already sensed something was wrong.
However, Gu Mengyao’s suspicion was also due to her familiarity with Gu Yu, knowing that he wouldn’t easily change his mind… Since he said he would wait until the land matters were resolved, he would definitely do so.
Although, the land matters were nearing their end, they hadn’t truly been completed.
Under such circumstances, it was impossible for Gu Yu to accompany her to town.
Therefore, Gu Yu must be hiding something from her!
“That’s not right. I think it’s rather suspicious that Qingheng is also coming along! I can investigate the case, but what is he going to do, just cause trouble?”
“Brother-in-law, how am I causing trouble! If you two leave, I’ll be all alone at home. If a bandit who likes to steal flowers sees my handsome and dashing face, what will happen then!”
“…”
“…”
Although, when Gu Yu mentioned Gu Qingheng, he intended to use his younger brother-in-law to change the subject.
However, he hadn’t expected… that his younger brother-in-law would say such shamelessly boastful words.
A mere ten-year-old kid, calling himself handsome and dashing…
“Just get away. If there are those petty thieves who steal and charm, they’ll be after me. Kids like you are only liked by perverts.”
“Maybe a pervert will come! So, no matter what, I’m going with you.”
Gu Qingheng’s reaction couldn’t be more timely.
Moreover, what he said was not abrupt at all, at least it didn’t arouse any suspicion from Gu Mengyao, who was standing beside them.
And Gu Yu’s true reason for coming along was directly dismissed through the banter between Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng.
Originally, Gu Mengyao was only slightly suspicious. Now, seeing Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng bickering, she wondered if she was overthinking it.
Perhaps Yu was worried about her, which was why he came today.
Or, perhaps Yu guessed… that the killer might appear today!
If that were the case, she had to catch the killer and not let the other party continue to damage Gu Yu’s reputation!
Thinking of this, Gu Mengyao couldn’t help but clench her fists, her eyes filled with anger. She was extremely angry at the killer who used monsters to commit murder!
To be precise, Gu Mengyao would react this way whenever it involved Gu Yu.
Gu Yu was not only her husband, but also the love of her life.
Therefore, Gu Mengyao absolutely would not allow anyone to harm Gu Yu.
Not even to ruin Gu Yu’s reputation…
“Young Master Gu, Captain Gu Xiao, and your younger brother, you all came quite early today. Why don’t you come with me to Chunlai Restaurant for dinner, and then we can discuss the case.”
“Alright, but let’s choose another restaurant!”
“Oh? Is the food at Chunlai Restaurant not to Young Master Gu’s liking?”
When the three from the Gu family arrived, they hadn’t had dinner yet. Hearing Magistrate Bai invite them, Gu Yu naturally wouldn’t refuse.
However, upon hearing Chunlai Restaurant, Gu Yu recalled the enthusiastic chubby chef…
Previously, Gu Yu had signed a contract with the chubby chef of Chunlai Restaurant. As the one who took money for work, Gu Yu hadn’t forgotten to write new recipes for the restaurant. With these recipes, Chunlai Restaurant directly overtook its competitors and rose to become the number one restaurant in Lian Town.
Later, it also developed other branches, and its name was very well-known.
It had even opened in the Capital.
However, there was an end to writing recipes, especially when Gu Yu went to the battlefield with Gu Mengyao. He knew that he would likely have no time to continue writing recipes in the future, so he found Tang Maoyuan to terminate the contract.
Tang Maoyuan was the main owner of Chunlai Restaurant, so even though the person who signed the contract with Gu Yu was the chubby chef, Tang Maoyuan had the right to terminate it.
However, after terminating the contract, Gu Yu paid a huge sum of money and directly invested in the restaurant.
As Chunlai Restaurant was in its development stage, its expansion required a lot of capital. Tang Maoyuan naturally did not refuse the money Gu Yu provided.
Therefore, Gu Yu was now also a major owner of Chunlai Restaurant.
As for why he didn’t want to go to his own restaurant at this moment, it was because Gu Yu was worried about being pestered by the chubby chef and being dragged into the kitchen to taste this and that. Although the dishes were delicious, Gu Yu wanted to be with his wife, not the chubby chef!
“I’m just tired of it, so I want to try new flavors at another place.”
Although Magistrate Bai was puzzled by Gu Yu’s reluctance to go to the famous Chunlai Restaurant, he didn’t say much. Instead, he led the three from the Gu family to another restaurant, selected a private room, and began to politely offer tea.
From the beginning, Gu Yu stated that he didn’t drink.
It was Gu Mengyao, however, when she heard the word “alcohol,” her expression changed slightly.
However, thinking that this was not home, she didn’t reveal her true nature by directly ordering a pot of wine. Instead, she maintained her feminine composure, which made Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng secretly smile.
Gu Mengyao wasn’t particularly fond of alcohol before.
It was just that after going to the military camp and being surrounded by men who liked to drink all day, Gu Mengyao also developed a liking for drinking.
However, fortunately, it was in moderation, and she didn’t drink excessively.
Otherwise, Gu Yu would directly help Gu Mengyao quit drinking.
As for why he didn’t directly help Gu Mengyao quit drinking, it was because Gu Yu was not someone who liked to restrict others. Especially for the woman he loved, he would not object to some of her small hobbies.
Moreover, in a tense place like the battlefield, having a drink could also bring some relief to the heart.
This was because there was no cigarettes or anything similar. Otherwise, many people in the military camp would smoke and drink, and all they would need is a perm.
However, once bad habits developed, they needed to be corrected forcefully, just like Gu Mengyao’s fast eating speed, which would put a strain on her stomach.
