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

The next day, Zhiyuan first went to Qingtian's house to pay his respects for the New Year. As the future son-in-law was visiting, Qingtian's family naturally gave him a warm welcome. After having a sumptuous lunch at Qingtian's house, Zhiyuan took Qingtian back to his own home, and they had a barbecue that evening.

There are a lot of things to prepare for a barbecue. Zhiyuan originally planned to come over early and do the preparations in the afternoon. However, when he got home, he found his family sitting at home eating fruit and chatting. The TV was on, with the Spring Festival Gala playing in the background.

Oh, no, to be precise, it was his parents sitting with Wu Ruiheng. His mother was chatting with Wu Ruiheng, his father was expressionless, and Zhangzhu was nowhere to be found.

Zhiyuan found it funny.

Zhangzhu is probably out playing with her friends on the island again. As for Wu Ruiheng, he can't even exchange a word with Zhangzhu, let alone go out with her.

"Mom, we're having barbecue tonight, right? I'll go get things ready. Qingtian can sit here and chat with you." Zhiyuan said, then immediately got to work.

Wu Ruiheng smiled and said, "Brother, everything is ready."

Zhiyuan: ? ? ?

Lin Qingping was speechless and gave Zhiyuan a wink.

Okay, it seems like Wu Ruiheng was behind it all.

Zhiyuan suppressed a laugh, "Wu Ruiheng, you're quite capable!"

Wu Ruiheng chuckled, "Thank you for the compliment, brother. I will continue to work hard."

Zhiyuan: ...

Because of her family background, Qingtian was sensible from a young age and took on the responsibility of managing the household early. Seeing this situation, she thought that since Wu Ruiheng was so diligent, shouldn't she also help with some chores?

Seeing Lin Qingping get up and go to the kitchen, she quickly stood up as well, wanting to follow her in and help with something.

But Lin Qingping told her to sit down and that she didn't need her help. "I'm just going to wash some more fruit."

"Aunt Lin, I'm going!" Wu Ruiheng went off excitedly.

"Wu Ruiheng, come with me to take care of something." Gu Juncheng suddenly stood up.

"Okay, Uncle Gu." It was clear from Wu Ruiheng's expression that he loved working with Uncle Gu the most…

Sitting there, Qingtian felt a little uncomfortable and whispered to Zhiyuan, "Compared to this Comrade Wu Ruiheng, do I look rather out of place?"

“No way!” Zhiyuan hurriedly said, “Wu Ruiheng deserves it! He delivered himself to my dad’s doorstep! If he wants to woo Zhangzhu, how can we not teach him a lesson? Is becoming someone’s son-in-law so easy? He can’t just give in so easily! Not to mention my dad, even I want to teach this kid a lesson…”

Zhiyuan was so engrossed in talking that he didn't notice Qingtian's gaze.

Only when he noticed Qingtian's expression change did he realize what he had said. His voice gradually grew softer and softer until he finally fell silent. "No, Qingtian, that's not what I meant. I'm not like Wu Ruiheng..."

Qingtian snorted, "Should we tell my brother later and teach you a lesson too?"

"not me……"

"We can't give in so easily!"

"No... Sunny Day! Sunny Day!"

Qingtian turned around and went into the kitchen to help Lin Qingping bring fruit, ignoring Zhiyuan's calls from behind.

Lin Qingping happened to come out carrying fruit. Upon seeing this, she pointed at Zhiyuan and said, "Serves you right!"

Gu Juncheng and Wu Ruiheng returned an hour later, bringing back quite a lot of boards and several buckets of paint. Wu Ruiheng was carrying the boards with great enthusiasm.

"What are they trying to do?" Lin Qingping exclaimed in surprise.

“Oh, I happen to have some free time these days, and I was thinking of painting the fence and doors and windows of the house, giving it a fresh look. I was supposed to do it before the New Year, but I was busy before then,” Gu Juncheng said.

"Aunt Lin, I'm here right now, I can help!" Wu Ruiheng said with a smile.

Lin Qingping couldn't bear to say it anymore. Silly child, your Uncle Gu is deliberately trying to trick you!

She couldn't help but glare at Gu Juncheng: That's going too far!

Zhiyuan said leisurely to Wu Ruiheng, "Comrade Wu, my dad really loves to boss you around!"

That's pretty obvious.

Wu Ruiheng chuckled, "Yes, my Uncle Gu likes me, otherwise why wouldn't he order others around?"

Lin Qingping and Qingtian looked at him with sympathy in their eyes.

Even Gu Juncheng couldn't help but scoff.