Marrying for someone else and being a widow? Stepmothers open classes to raise children

Gu Zhiping looked at the cart of things with a determined look, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She did not pretend to be polite and refuse, but accepted the generous gift calmly.

At this time, Gu Zhiyi slowly walked into the courtyard. Her eyes stayed on Gu Zhiping and the cart of things for a moment, then turned to her father and stepmother Yao.

She had a faint smile on her face, but her eyes could not hide a hint of complicated emotions.

Seeing this, Gu Zhongyu hurriedly stood up to greet his daughter and said with a smile: "Zhiyi, you came at the right time. Your sister Zhiping just received this generous gift and is preparing to share it with you."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "Congratulations, sister. This gift is indeed very generous. However, are father and mother doting on you too much?"

Upon hearing this, Yao's expression changed slightly. She gently patted Gu Zhiyi's hand and said, "Zhiyi, you misunderstood. This gift was originally prepared for you. Zhiping happened to be here, so I asked her to keep it for you first."

A trace of gratitude flashed in Gu Zhiyi's eyes. She knew that her stepmother had been secretly taking care of her. She nodded slightly and said, "Thank you, mother. I understand."

In the courtyard, the four of them sat down, and Gu Zhongyu said, "Zhiyi, your mother said that you have made great progress in your studies recently. Do you have any experience?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled and said, "Father, you are too kind. I have been reading The Analects recently and I think the saying 'It is a pleasure to learn and to review what you have learned from time to time' is very well said. To learn knowledge, you must not only be diligent, but also review it from time to time, so that you can truly master it."

Gu Zhongyu nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, where there is a will, there is a way. Zhiyi, you must continue to work hard and bring honor to the Gu family."

Yao looked at her daughter, her heart filled with relief.

At this time, Gu Zhiping suddenly interrupted and said, "Sister, you study so hard, have you ever felt tired?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled softly and said, "Of course I feel tired, but whenever I think of my father and mother's expectations, I feel that all the sadness can be endured."

Gu Zhongyu heard this, and a trace of relief flashed in his eyes. He said: "Zhiyi, I am very pleased with your perseverance. Although your sister is a few years younger than you, she should also learn from you. Don't let her be too comfortable."

Gu Zhiping widened her eyes and looked at her father with dissatisfaction: "Father, am I really that incompetent?"

Gu Zhongyu smiled slightly and said, "Zhiping, you misunderstood. I just hope that you can work harder and live up to our expectations of you."

Yao also said: "Zhiping, your sister is your role model. You should learn from her more, so that you can continue to improve."

Gu Zhiping lowered her head, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

One day, Gu Zhiyi was walking in the garden and happened to meet Gu Zhongyu.

"Father, I have something to ask you, could you please tell me?"

Gu Zhongyu looked at his daughter, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Zhiyi, what makes you so serious?"

Gu Zhiyi bit her lower lip and said, "My daughter wants to know what my life story is like."

Gu Zhongyu was slightly stunned, then smiled bitterly: "Zhiyi, do you really want to know the answer to this question?"

Gu Zhiyi's eyes were firm. She nodded slightly, and her tone was full of unquestionable determination: "My daughter has made up her mind. I beg you to let me know."

Gu Zhongyu sighed deeply, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, as if he was recalling something. He slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked into the distance, as if he was looking for something.

"Zhiyi, your mother is Liu Qingxiao, who is known as the 'Jade Flute Fairy' in the martial arts world." Gu Zhongyu's voice was low and hoarse, revealing endless vicissitudes of life.

Gu Zhiyi's pupils shrank slightly. She didn't expect her mother to be such an identity. She was even more confused and asked, "Why did my mother know my father?"

Gu Zhongyu turned his head and looked at his daughter tenderly: "Back then, I was walking in the martial arts world and met your mother by chance. She was smart, beautiful, and had extraordinary martial arts skills. We fell in love at first sight. Later, we walked hand in hand in the martial arts world and lived a fairy-like life for a while."

Gu Zhiyi listened to her father's narration, feeling both moved and curious: "What happened next? Why did my mother pass away?"

Gu Zhongyu's face became solemn. He held the window sill tightly, as if trying to suppress his inner emotions: "It was an accident. We encountered a strong enemy during an operation to eliminate violence and protect the good. In order to protect me, your mother unfortunately died."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes instantly became moist and she bit her lower lip tightly, trying to hold back her tears.

"Father, then why was I sent to the Gu Mansion?" Gu Zhiyi's voice trembled slightly.

Gu Zhongyu was silent for a moment, his eyes flashed with determination: "Zhiyi, there is a story behind this. Before your mother died, she hoped that I could raise you and pass on our martial arts. And for some reasons, I cannot reveal my identity. So, I chose to send you to the Gu Mansion and protect you secretly."

Gu Zhiyi looked at her father in shock. She didn't expect her life experience to be so complicated.

"Father, why don't you tell me the truth? Why do you let me grow up in the Gu Mansion?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Gu Zhiyi's voice.

Gu Zhongyu's eyes softened, and he gently patted his daughter's hand: "Zhiyi, I do this to protect you. The world is dangerous, and I hope you can grow up in the safe environment of the Gu Mansion without being disturbed by the outside world. Moreover, I am also pleased with the education and training that the Gu Mansion has given you."

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment. She could feel her father's good intentions.

"Father, I understand. Then, should I continue to stay in the Gu Mansion, fulfill my mother's last wish, and pass on our martial arts?" Gu Zhiyi's voice was firm.

Gu Zhongyu smiled slightly. He looked at his daughter with eyes full of pride and satisfaction. "Zhiyi, this is exactly what I expected. Your mother in heaven will also be pleased."

Gu Zhiyi nodded, and the doubts in her heart were finally answered.

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More than an hour later, Luluo came in with the account book: "Miss, everything is settled."

Luoluo gently placed the account book in her hand on the table, making a slight sound. Gu Zhiyi raised her head, a trace of approval flashed in her eyes, and smiled: "Luluo, I am always at ease when you do things." After that, she gently rubbed her eyebrows, showing a trace of fatigue.

Luoluo looked at the young lady with concern in her eyes and asked softly, "Miss, you have worked hard. I have checked the figures on the account. Would you like to take a rest first?"

Gu Zhiyi shook her head slightly, with a determined look in her eyes: "No, I still have to deal with these things now. Luoluo, please watch it with me, maybe you can have some insights."

Luoluo sat opposite Gu Zhiyi as she was told, and they both looked through the account book together.

Gu Zhiyi pointed at an account and frowned slightly: "Luluo, this expenditure seems a bit too much, look here."

Luoluo looked at it carefully, thought for a moment, and then slowly said: "Miss, this expenditure is the cost of purchasing medicinal materials last month. Perhaps it is because of the increase in drug prices."