YM778.TV Chapter 656: Neighbors
Gu Zi had prepared the meal and tidied up the kitchen once more. Looking at the spacious and clean space, she felt a sense of satisfaction. Leaving the kitchen, she planned to check if the father and daughter had returned.
Just as she stepped out of the house, she saw people approaching from outside. An elderly woman and a young boy, carrying a box of tea leaves, stood outside the beautiful wrought-iron gate, peering inside.
Gu Zi paused, reminded of her good neighbors from Daqing Village, Aunt Zhang and Shi Tou. Whenever they visited, they would wait outside the gate, peering in. They never came empty-handed, and the little one would always be salivating, seemingly drawn by the aroma of Gu Zi’s cooking. A sense of joy filled Gu Zi’s heart. Another little foodie had arrived.
However, there was a difference. Shi Tou was younger, his gaze innocent.
The boy in front of her, on the other hand, was dressed differently and had a sharp look in his eyes. He was clearly a child who had seen the world. His grandmother had a good temperament, the kind that could only be refined from years of living in a comfortable environment.
The grandmother was also dressed meticulously. She wore a traditional cheongsam, paired with low-heeled leather shoes. Her hair was neatly combed, and the jade pendant on her chest shone translucent under the sunlight. It was clearly a high-quality jade, accentuating her already fair complexion. Although she was not fat, there was an aura of wealth about her.
Gu Zi could tell that the old lady must have been a renowned beauty in her youth. Now, she was undoubtedly a wealthy matron.
The boy had features similar to the old lady, handsome and good-looking. His looks could compete with Su Bing, but his demeanor seemed warmer than Su Bing’s, and his personality seemed more compatible with Su Li.
Gu Zi opened the gate, intending to greet them warmly. But before she could speak, the boy took the initiative to explain their visit, waving at Gu Zi and saying, “Hello, Auntie. My grandmother and I came to visit you. We live next door.”
Seeing her grandson speak, the old lady also introduced herself, after all, she couldn’t leave them in confusion. Her tone was gentle and elegant, “Yes, we live in the house next door. I brought my grandson to visit you today. Our surname is Gao, everyone calls me Aunt Gao, and my grandson is Gao Ming. You can also call him Xiao Ming.”
Gu Zi opened the gate wider, inviting them in, “So you’re our neighbors. I’m sorry, I haven’t had the chance to greet you yet. My name is Gu Zi, my husband’s surname is Su. Please come in and have a seat.”
Gu Zi led the elderly woman and the boy into the house. As they passed the doghouse, Big Yellow looked at them with bright eyes. He seemed to sense the goodwill of the visitors, and because Gu Zi was leading the way, Big Yellow didn’t bark. Instead, he wagged his tail, welcoming the guests like a gentlemanly dog.
The old lady noticed Big Yellow and praised, “Your Tibetan Mastiff is beautiful and seems to understand human nature. This is the first time I’ve seen such a well-behaved Tibetan Mastiff.”
The boy, Gao Ming, also peeked out to look at Big Yellow, curiously asking, “Auntie, does your big dog have a name? Can I come and play with it in the future?”
As Gao Ming spoke, he eagerly looked at Big Yellow, wanting to touch it. Gu Zi saw this and laughed, “His name is Big Yellow. You can come and see him whenever you’re free. Let’s go inside and sit down. You and Big Yellow are not familiar yet, so it’s better not to get too close to him for now.”
Animals are usually wary and sensitive to unfamiliar smells. One moment they might be wagging their tails in welcome, the next they could be agitated by an unfamiliar scent. It would be better to wait until Big Yellow and Xiao Ming were more familiar with each other before letting Xiao Ming get close. Hearing Gu Zi’s words, the old lady’s eyes showed appreciation. She took her grandson’s hand and followed Gu Zi into the house.
Su Li had just finished his homework when he heard voices and came out to see that they had guests. He immediately ran over to greet them, but found himself locking eyes with the boy sitting across from him on the sofa.
Su Li’s eyes lit up in surprise, “It’s you! Hello, I’m the second child of this family, my name is Su Li. And you?”
Compared to his previous panic, Su Li was much calmer this time. He had said he would greet them the next time they met, and he did! It wasn’t that hard after all.
Gao Ming responded quickly, introducing himself, “My name is Gao Ming, ‘Gao’ as in ‘expert’, ‘Ming’ as in ‘understand’. You can call me Xiao Ming. Can I be your friend?”
Gu Zi was a bit confused. Had her second child already made friends with the neighbors when she wasn’t paying attention? She looked at the two children, then turned to Aunt Gao, “Do they know each other?”