Wu Xiaohong, while hitting Wu Qian, grumbled furiously, "I'll teach you to talk nonsense, to blabber! Your son is the one who got cuckolded! How dare you come to me to sow discord."
Wu Qian stopped running, her clothes disheveled, and said, "Wu Xiaohong! Would I come to you with baseless accusations? If you don't believe me, you can walk towards the flower and bird market right now. You might just catch that pair of lovebirds still being all lovey-dovey. Then you'll catch them red-handed."
Wu Xiaohong, tired from chasing Wu Qian for so long, panted and rolled up her sleeves. Like a shrew, she threatened her with a sharp, venomous tone, "Fine, I'll go see what's going on right now. If I find out you're lying to me, I'll tear your house down!" With that, ignoring Wu Qian's resentful glare, she picked up the vegetable basket from the ground and left.
Wu Xiaohong, seething with anger, walked towards the flower and bird market. Within minutes, she encountered Chen Lishu and Gu Xingdong walking hand-in-hand, intimately from a side alley. Her first reaction wasn't to confront them about their relationship, but to find a place to hide. If she were to completely shatter the peace, what if the other party, with their thin skin, became enraged? If she left a rift in Chen Lishu's heart, then Lu Gen would truly have no chance! No, she needed to discuss this with Lu Gen at home and make a long-term plan!
Meanwhile, Chen Lishu was chatting about daily life with Gu Xingdong. Seeing him constantly glancing towards a corner, she curiously asked, "What's wrong?" Gu Xingdong withdrew his gaze and replied nonchalantly, "Nothing, I just saw a strange woman." "A woman?" "Yes, I felt that woman kept looking in our direction, probably because she saw how well-matched we are, like a golden couple." Gu Xingdong's words carried a hint of teasing at the end. He didn't tell Chen Lishu that the woman's gaze towards them was a bit too intense. However, since the woman didn't do anything out of line, Gu Xingdong decided not to mention it to Chen Lishu to avoid unnecessary worry.
As they chatted, the two quickly arrived at Chen Lishu's house. Gu Xingdong surveyed the environment as soon as he entered. Seeing that it was decent, he let out a sigh of relief, "I thought someone might be so focused on work that they'd neglect the small things in life and make sacrifices. But it seems some people have enough self-awareness and haven't made me worry about everything." Chen Lishu met Gu Xingdong's fond gaze, her heart sweet. She smiled and introduced, "I fell in love with this house at first sight. The reason I rented it was because it felt like home." After speaking, Chen Lishu paused, then embraced Gu Xingdong's waist, asking, "You'll be staying for a few days this time and then have to leave again, right? When will we see each other next time? In this unfamiliar city, I truly think of you and the two children every day. Gu Xingdong, why don't we bring the two children and Mom over, and our family can settle down here?" This decision wasn't a sudden whim for Chen Lishu, but the result of deep thought over her many days here. Originally, the plan was to spend six months setting up the direct-sale store and then find someone familiar to take over before leaving. However, Chen Lishu later considered how, in thirty years, many people would be scrambling to move to the capital. In thirty years, the capital would be top-tier in terms of educational standards and transportation development. If they could settle here, it would provide a better quality of life for their two children in the future. Chen Lishu intended to explain her reasoning to Gu Xingdong, but before she could, he readily agreed. He said, "When do you plan to bring the two children over? Yicheng is almost old enough for kindergarten. Let's try to get things sorted out while I'm here these few days, so you don't have to manage work and their schooling alone. It pains me to think about it." Hearing Gu Xingdong's understanding words, Chen Lishu was taken aback and asked, "You agree? After all, we've lived in J Province for so long, won't you miss it? If we bring Mom over, won't she be even farther from Dad? We have so many relatives in J Province. Don't you think my request to change locations... is a bit excessive?" Gu Xingdong affectionately tucked a stray strand of Chen Lishu's hair behind her ear and said earnestly, "What's excessive about it? You're not abandoning me and the children to settle in the capital alone. As long as our family is together, it doesn't matter where we are. As for the issues you mentioned, once we're settled in the capital, we can have the Huo family and Dad move over. I heard some of the Huo family's young men are looking to move their real estate business to the capital for development, apparently based on hints from higher-ups that the capital will become a key development city in the coming years!" Hearing that the Huo family intended to move their real estate business to the capital for development, Chen Lishu's eyes lit up, "That would be wonderful! Then our big family can gather together again. After you finish your military affairs, we'll go back together to pick up the two children. In the meantime, I'll help Yicheng find a satisfactory kindergarten, as children's schooling is a major matter!" Seeing Chen Lishu's excitement, Gu Xingdong smiled and ruffled her hair, "Okay, you handle this as you see fit. The two children and I will always be your strong support, and we'll unconditionally support you in everything you do." Listening to Gu Xingdong's declaration, the two fell into an intimate atmosphere.
On this side, the couple was enjoying a happy reunion, but Lu Gen on the other side was not so cheerful. Upon hearing the news from Wu Xiaohong that Chen Lishu was arm-in-arm with another man, he was so enraged that he flipped the table. "Bitch! I'm going to confront her right now. How dare she seduce me while being with that man! What does she take me for?" Wu Xiaohong's anger had subsided considerably on her way back, and her mind was exceptionally clear. She stepped forward to prevent Lu Gen's impulsive actions and even analyzed the situation logically, "You two have never officially said you were together. If you go and question Chen Lishu now, won't that just annoy her? Good son, don't rush. Let's sit down and calmly discuss the next steps. In my opinion, the appearance of that man isn't a bad thing; it can even be an opportunity for you to successfully win over Chen Lishu."