To make up for the debt owed to Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

Wu Ruiheng grinned, beaming with pride, "Yes! I can do everything!"

This was unexpected for Gu Juncheng. In truth, Wu Ruiheng certainly had the conditions to live a life of luxury, but it's not uncommon for someone in the military to develop such qualities.

"Then... why don't you give it a try?" A barely perceptible glint flashed in Gu Juncheng's eyes.

"Okay!" Wu Ruiheng continued working without saying another word.

Lin Qingping felt that this was a bit unfair. The other party had come from afar and was a guest, but it was obvious that Gu Juncheng was determined to deliberately trick Wu Ruiheng. And look at Zhiyuan, good heavens, right now Zhiyuan was on the same side as his father.

She couldn't bear to watch any longer and decided to help the silly child herself. However, as soon as she entered the kitchen, Gu Juncheng shouted, "Don't go in. You're not feeling well and need to rest more."

Wu Ruiheng was busy at work when he heard this and quickly turned around to stop Lin Qingping, "Aunt Lin, don't come, I can manage on my own!"

Wu Ruiheng's inner thoughts: This is my chance to shine! I can't let Aunt Lin steal it from me!

Lin Qingping: ...Alright, since that's the case, then do as you please!

So, Wu Ruiheng was the one who prepared the Gu family's New Year's Eve dinner. Not only did he prepare a sumptuous feast, but he also took a break to knead dough, prepare fillings, and make a pot of dumplings.

"I'm exhausted from working on this child..." Lin Qingping sighed quietly.

Zhangzhu snorted, "As if he's not stupid."

Lin Qingping glared at her, "Don't talk nonsense, he's just being honest."

However, being honest was a bit too much...

After Wu Ruiheng had been busy all afternoon, the Gu family finally got to eat their New Year's Eve dinner.

Wu Ruiheng's cooking skills were quite good; even Zhangzhu ate quite a bit. Wu Ruiheng watched with delight, not daring to speak to Zhangzhu, and instead asked Gu Juncheng, "Uncle Gu, was it delicious?"

Gu Juncheng gave a thumbs up, "Great, delicious! Keep up the good work!"

Wu Ruiheng was overjoyed, "Hey! I'll continue tomorrow!"

Lin Qingping: ...

Zhiyuan: ...

After the New Year's Eve dinner, it's time for the traditional activity—watching the Spring Festival Gala. During the show, Wu Ruiheng called home to wish his grandparents and parents a Happy New Year.

Wu Tianping asked him how he was doing at the Gu family's house.

The Gu family didn't hear what Wu Tianping asked, but they heard Wu Ruiheng happily tell his father, "It's great, Dad. Uncle Gu likes me a lot and doesn't treat me like an outsider at all."

Lin Qingping: ...

Zhiyuan: ...

Then, Wu Ruiheng talked to his family members for a while, then handed the phone to Lin Qingping, saying, "Aunt Lin, my mom wants to talk to you."

Lin Qingping felt that she was too ashamed to face her old friend, Lao Gu, for playing such a prank on Wu Ruiheng.

He answered the phone with a forced smile, only to hear Mei Li's laughter on the other end, "How was it? Did Ruiheng cause you any trouble?"

What should Lin Qingping say? Not only did he not cause any trouble, but Comrade Gu actually created a lot of problems for Rui Rui?

"No, the child is fine..." Lin Qingping glared at Gu Juncheng. Honestly, for something like this, you could just say whether it's going to work out or not. If you don't like it, just say so, and that's it. Why torture the child like this?

Mei Li laughed. "What do you mean by that? Is Old Gu making things difficult for Ruiheng?"

“Meili, you know…” Lin Qingping was about to apologize to Meili.

Mei Li, however, disregarded her words and laughed heartily, "Alright, don't be like that. Tianping said, how can you win a wife without going through some trials in front of your father-in-law? The hardships that the father endured, the son must also go through! Who told him not to be born a girl?"

Lin Qingping couldn't help but burst out laughing; these words were indeed in line with Wu Tianping's personality.