Chapter 302: He Couldn’t Bear to Discourage Him
Looking at the faint bitterness and helplessness on Old Master Ji’s face, Old Master Gu’s lips curled up.
Since returning, Old Ji had often mentioned his granddaughter in front of him, and from time to time would inquire about his Little Yue. He had roughly guessed the Ji family’s intentions.
It was just that the other party hadn’t explicitly expressed it, so he pretended to be oblivious.
Today’s unexpected meeting with Song Chu, he saw it as an opportunity to make the Ji family give up, so he particularly praised and showed her off.
It also represented that this was the granddaughter-in-law he approved of, so don’t waste your efforts on other ideas.
Of course, he also valued and liked Song Chu, his granddaughter-in-law, very much. After the experience of being sent down, his views on social status were not rigid.
He and Old Ji were good friends, and their families had always been close for generations. Therefore, resolving this matter before the other party proposed marriage was ideal. Otherwise, their refusal would still hurt their relationship.
The group sat together and chatted for a while, and the Gu family’s nanny finished preparing the meal.
At the dinner table, neither of the old masters had the habit of not speaking while eating, so they chatted while they ate.
Old Master Ji would occasionally say a few words to Song Chu and even ask a few questions.
Initially, it was just casual questions and answers, but gradually Old Master Ji became much more serious.
Because no matter what topic he brought up, Song Chu answered flawlessly, and even exceeded his expectations.
Even he couldn’t help but start to appreciate this junior. No wonder she had become the partner of Gu Yue, who had high standards, and that Old Gu and Gu Yucheng valued and liked her so much.
If Song Chu were to become his granddaughter-in-law, he would probably like her too. Although his wife was particular about social status, an exception could be made.
It was a pity that such an outstanding female comrade had been snatched up by the Gu family.
“Your Little Yue has a really good eye. Little Chu is really excellent.” After finishing the meal, Old Master Ji said directly to Old Master Gu.
For Old Master Ji to have maintained a good relationship with Old Master Gu for so many years, he was naturally very broad-minded and open-minded. People of a feather flock together.
If it were a narrow-minded old master, let alone developing a good impression of Song Chu, he would definitely find fault with her no matter what.
Old Master Gu smiled proudly, “Of course.”
They were well aware of how high their Little Yue’s standards were.
Since they were good friends, he couldn’t bear to discourage him. His Little Yue definitely wouldn’t like Old Ji’s granddaughter.
He had seen that girl several times. She was quite talented and beautiful, but she also seemed cold and aloof. Their personalities were not compatible. Only someone as cheerful and bright as Song Chu was suitable for his grandson.
The two elders had things to discuss, so they went to the study together.
Before leaving, Old Master Ji said to Ji Haifeng, “Little Song has quite unique insights into economic development, and you work at the Kyoto Economic Office. You two can communicate more.”
He felt that Song Chu’s views were very new and comprehensive. More communication with his grandson would be beneficial to him.
Ji Haifeng was no longer dwelling on his sister’s matter. From the conversation between Song Chu and the two old masters, he also discovered that this female comrade was very talented and capable in economic development.
Moreover, she was knowledgeable in other areas as well, with a particularly broad range of knowledge, which was rare among their generation, especially since she was not even twenty years old.
So he nodded with a smile, “Okay, Grandpa.”
His sister hadn’t confessed to Gu Yue, and their family had not yet proposed a marriage alliance with the Gu family, so Song Chu wasn’t considered to have ruined his sister’s happiness.
It could only be said that his sister was a step too late and had no fate with Gu Yue.
He still admired someone as capable as Song Chu. So, after Gu Yucheng and Song Chu finished their conversation, he chatted with Song Chu about some economic development issues.
Song Chu also offered some pertinent suggestions, all of which were on point, leaving Ji Haifeng feeling greatly enlightened.
“After chatting with you, I especially agree with what Grandpa Gu said. It’s really a pity that you didn’t come to the Kyoto Economic Office,” he said with a hint of regret.
Song Chu smiled, “There’s nothing I can do. Compared to economics, I prefer scientific research.”
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She checked the time. “Uncle Gu, I bought a train ticket back to Nan Province for 7 PM tonight, so I’ll be heading back.”
Gu Yue had already sent word that Jonas would arrive in Kyoto in about ten days, so she didn’t need to stay any longer and would come back then.
Gu Yucheng was taken aback, “Going back tonight? Then I’ll have someone take you.”
He and his father had been extremely busy lately, especially his father, who had a heavier workload.
Today was a rare occasion where they managed to take time off in the afternoon to stay home and entertain Song Chu.
He said apologetically, “We haven’t been able to take care of you properly during your visit to Kyoto.”
“It’s okay, there’s always next time.” Song Chu knew that now that the two had resumed their positions, they would definitely be busy with a lot of work, so she didn’t mind.
The fact that they could take time off to wait for her at home today already showed that they valued her as Gu Yue’s partner. She understood.
Gu Yucheng smiled and nodded, “Little Yue will be done with his experiment soon. When you come next time, let him spend more time with you.”
In this regard, they owed it to Comrade Little Song. She came to Kyoto, but her partner couldn’t even accompany her around.
With his son’s type of work, only someone like Little Song could be so understanding. Any other female comrade, no matter how much she liked him, would probably feel resentful, leading to marital conflicts.
Song Chu nodded with a smile, “Alright, I’ll make him spend more time with me next time.”
The two old masters were discussing matters, so she didn’t go up to disturb them. She asked Gu Yue’s Father to convey her regards, greeted Ji Haifeng, and then took her leave.
Around six o’clock, Gu Yucheng sent a driver to pick up Song Chu from the hotel and take her to the train station.
After returning to the provincial capital, Song Chu asked Director Qiao for a few days off and then went back to Nan County.
Tang Feng and Song Youfu came home from work and were pleasantly surprised to see Song Chu.
Tang Feng took her hand, “Yaobao, you’re finally back. You’ve lost weight. Mom will make you some nourishing food these next few days.”
Song Chu was amused. She had weighed herself a few days ago and seemed to have gained a pound.
But of course, she wouldn’t refuse her mother’s kindness. “Okay, Mom, please make me some nourishing food. I love your soup the most.”
This sentence made Tang Feng beam with joy. “It’s not bragging, but my pork trotter and chicken soup is even better than your Second Older Brother’s. No wonder you like it.”
“I’ll go buy some pork trotters tomorrow to make soup for you.” She happened to have the meat coupons issued by her work unit this month.
“Okay, I’ll go to the market with you tomorrow,” Song Chu nodded.
“I just went to Boss Hu’s place and bought some meat and vegetables. Then I called Third Older Brother and Third Sister-in-Law’s work units and asked them to come over for dinner.” She had arrived home at noon.
Tang Feng smiled and said, “Are you hungry? I’ll go make dinner now.”
“I’ll help you,” Song Chu said, standing up.
Tang Feng pushed her back into her seat. “There’s not much to do. Why do you need to help? You must be tired after coming back. Just rest.”
She couldn’t bear to let her daughter do chores.
Song Youfu also wanted to talk to his daughter. “That’s right, let your mom do it.”
Song Chu didn’t get up again. After her mother went to the kitchen, she looked at her father and asked, “Dad, how is your work at the furniture factory?”
