FIMA Ch104: Passing the Exam

Dividing the family was a big deal in this rural area, which meant separating things like food supplies and household registrations.

So, even though it was Gu Lili, the most cherished son of the Gu family, who suggested it, it still made Mother Gu quite upset.

However, when Gu Siyuan, with a cold face, openly told the entire Gu family about what had happened in the county town today, even the usually accommodating Gu Lao Da, solemnly declared that they should divide immediately.

But initially, Father Gu and Mother Gu’s first reaction was disbelief.

After all, in their eyes, Gu Lili had always been the most sensible and obedient. How could he possibly break the law and deliberately engage in such speculative activities?

Mother Gu hurriedly asked Gu Lili, “Lili, did your third brother just want to use this as an excuse to divide the family, so he deliberately lied?”

Gu Siyuan sneered, casting a disdainful glance at Gu Lili.

Gu Lili met his gaze and subconsciously bit his lip, not directly answering his mother’s question.

Understanding her son well, Mother Gu hesitated after seeing his expression, immediately repeating with a hesitant tone, “Lili… did you… really do this?”

Gu Lili frowned slightly, feeling embarrassed, frustrated, and displeased.

He didn’t understand why his parents had to react so strongly to this matter. Even if he engaged in buying and selling, wasn’t it because they always hoped for a better life for him and the family?

“Yes, but I wasn’t alone in this, and it really makes good money…” Gu Lili replied absentmindedly.

“Money? How come we haven’t seen a single cent from you?” Xie Yiyang immediately mocked.

Gu Lili instinctively widened his eyes, “That’s the money I earned.”

Seeing his attitude, Xie Yiyang’s voice grew louder, “You live off the food and clothing provided by your brothers’ hard work credits. The rest of us have to turn in our work credits and cloth tickets, but not you. You dress in luxury every day while watching the rest of the family struggle.”

Mother Gu naturally couldn’t bear to see her beloved son being treated unfairly and quickly interrupted Xie Yiyang’s aggressive questioning, “How can you speak like this? How can you treat your younger brother this way?”

“Heh…” Xie Yiyang sneered coldly and couldn’t be bothered to say more.

Anyway, his husband had already spoken on the way back.

Tonight was definitely the night they would split the family, and he didn’t care if Mother Gu was upset.

Gu Siyuan looked at Mother Gu, his voice icy, “How you speak doesn’t matter. What matters is how you act. Gu Lili’s actions are illegal, and we don’t want to be implicated by him. So, either you kick him out, or we divide the family right now.”

“You…” Mother Gu was so angered by his heartless words that she couldn’t catch her breath.

Father Gu remained silent for a moment, then looked at the eldest son, “Is this also your intention?”

The eldest son nodded helplessly, “Lili’s recklessness is one thing, but I have three other children. I can’t take risks. What if the Revolutionary Committee comes for us? What will happen to our family?”

Looking at these two elder brothers who used to be close but now completely turned their backs, Gu Lili sneered inwardly.

Immediately, he said with even more disdain, “Mom, Dad, I’ve just said it. Let’s split the family. You can live with me and Fourth Brother from now on. We’ll definitely live better than we do now!”

Hmph!

He was still worried that in the future, Gu Siyuan and his group might come looking for trouble again. These clueless people, the clearer they parted ways now, the better.

For this reason, this weekend, Gu Lao Si, who was attending vocational school in the city, came back for a visit.

Gu Lao Si, closest in age to Gu Lili, had always had the best relationship with him.

Initially surprised to hear about the family splitting, Gu Lao Si quickly found it reasonable upon reflection. He would graduate this year and soon be assigned a job, becoming a secure government worker. Dividing the family would only benefit him, freeing him from the drag of these people.

As for old-age support, Father Gu and mother were still healthy and could still support him. Besides, the eldest and third sons still had to contribute yearly to the elderly support and food supplies.

However, the Gu family’s division was quite unique, causing quite a stir in the village.

While in other families, parents typically followed the eldest son, in Gu’s family, they followed the youngest.

If it weren’t for the villagers knowing the temperaments of the eldest son and Gu Siyuan, thinking of them as honest people, they might have thought something disrespectful had happened for their parents to cast them out like this.

However, since the founding of the nation, traditional feudal customs were no longer strictly adhered to. Elderly folks could do as they pleased. Over the years, there were other families in their village who lived with their youngest sons.

On the fifth day after the division was finalized, the exam results from the County Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory were due.

This time, there wouldn’t be a tractor to ride.

The night before, when Gu Siyuan went to record his work credits, he asked the team leader for leave and borrowed a bicycle from him.

Bicycles were considered a rare commodity in the whole village, owned by only a few households.

When Zhou Jiandang heard about it, he instinctively asked, “Didn’t you just go to the county town last week, Siyuan? Did you forget to buy something?”

Mother Gu happened to be at the work credit recorder’s place and coldly interjected, “No wonder he’s been eyeing the family division. After the split, he’ll be just like his wife, lazy and always running off to the county town.”

Gu Siyuan pretended not to hear and turned to Zhou Jiandang, explaining, “When I went to the county town last time, the Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory was recruiting for an exam. I signed up. The results will be out tomorrow, so I’m going to check.”

Zhou Jiandang was quite surprised, “The county’s Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory? That’s the largest factory in our county?”

Especially since in their Qingshui County, the factory director was rumored to also serve as the county party secretary. In olden terms, that was like a favored student of the emperor.

“Hmm,” Gu Siyuan nodded lightly.

Mother Gu was also quite shocked. However, she quickly reacted, cutting in, “It’s so difficult to get into the Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory. How could you possibly pass?”

Xie Yiyang, standing nearby, couldn’t hold back and immediately protested, “Mom, if you don’t know, please don’t speak out of turn. Our Lao San can operate and repair tractors. He’s smart enough to handle an exam for the Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory.”

Mother Gu chuckled immediately, thinking he was being foolish.

Zhou Jiandang glanced at the family and smiled, trying to ease the tension, “Anyway, Siyuan is still young. It’s good for him to broaden his horizons.”

Clearly, he didn’t hold much hope for Gu Siyuan’s chances at the Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory.

Xie Yiyang felt like steam was about to come out of his ears.

Gu Siyuan reached out and gently rubbed his wrist to calm him down. Then he looked up at Zhou Jiandang, “Tomorrow, I’ll trouble the team leader.”

Zhou Jiandang shook his head, “No problem, just come over early.”

“Okay.”

After returning home,

Xie Yiyang immediately rushed into Gu Siyuan’s arms, exclaiming in frustration, “These idiots, they don’t understand anything.”

Gu Siyuan pinched his cheek, “Of course not as smart as you.”

“Hmph,” Xie Yiyang still grumbled unhappily.

Gu Siyuan thought for a moment and said, “I asked the team leader to borrow a bicycle. If the weather’s good tomorrow, I’ll take you to the county town.”

Xie Yiyang suddenly lifted his head, “Great!”

When he used to be in the county town, he often saw young guys from nearby workers’ compounds riding bicycles with their girlfriends for leisurely rides.

He had envied them at the time, thinking he might find such a partner himself in the future.

But after coming to the countryside, he hadn’t thought about it much.

Unexpectedly, now all of this was brought to him by Gu Siyuan.

Xie Yiyang hugged Gu Siyuan’s neck with both hands, nestled against him, his voice turning soft, “Husband, you’re so good, I really like you.”

Gu Siyuan leaned down and lightly nibbled on his ruby lips. Since he liked him so much, he would repay him physically.

Early the next morning, under the disdainful gazes of Gu Lili and the others, Gu Siyuan and Xie Yiyang went to the team leader’s house.

At this time, it was early in the morning, and the April weather wasn’t too hot.

Xie Yiyang sat backwards on the bike’s rear seat, back to back with Gu Siyuan.

The gentle morning breeze brushed past their faces as they pedaled through fields of blooming rapeseed flowers, creating a picturesque scene.

Xie Yiyang stretched out his hands, under the sunlight, feeling like he could almost fly.

Gu Siyuan could roughly see Xie Yiyang’s disobedient demeanor from the corner of his eye. Ahead was a fairly long uphill stretch, and his voice was slightly deep as he said, “Hold on tight.”

Xie Yiyang nodded, clenching his fist, “Go for it, husband.”

This incline was nothing for Gu Siyuan.

After the uphill, there came the downhill.

The wind blew against them, causing their clothes to flutter and their hair to sway.

Xie Yiyang practically crouched on the rear seat, one hand tightly hugging Gu Siyuan’s waist, the other playfully messing up his hair, excitedly shouting, “Flying, we’re going to fly…”

Without needing to think, Gu Siyuan knew his thoughts were probably all over the place now.

Once completely past the downhill, he slowed down the bike’s speed, intending to give a good scolding to the disobedient guy behind him.

But then, something familiar, soft, and warm leaned against his back.

Xie Yiyang lightly kissed Gu Siyuan’s neck a few times, “Husband, you’re amazing! So handsome!”

“…,” Gu Siyuan.

He decided to temporarily forgive his mischievous little wife.

After about an hour or so, they finally rode into the streets of the county town.

Gu Siyuan skillfully navigated through the streets and alleys, heading straight towards the direction of the Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory.

Just like the day they came to register, although it was already working hours this time, the front of the Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory was bustling with activity, with crowds of people coming and going.

Most of them gathered around a bulletin board to the right of the main gate, either to check their exam results or accompanied by family members.

Xie Yiyang couldn’t wait and jumped off the bike, pulling Gu Siyuan towards the board eagerly, “Hurry, let’s go check the results.”

Gu Siyuan held him back, “It’s crowded, be careful. I have good eyesight; I can see it clearly from outside.”

“Oh,” Xie Yiyang replied obediently, though he was still visibly excited.

Just then, someone approached them from the side.

“Big bro, I forgot to ask last time, what’s your name? I just came out from the bulletin board. They’ve only accepted six people this time, and I’ve got all the names down.”

Gu Siyuan and Xie Yiyang looked up.

Xie Yiyang was the first to react, pointing at him, “You… you’re that guy Lingzi?”

Ling Zhi rolled his eyes, “What ‘guy Lingzi’? Stop making it sound like I’m a eunuch.”

“Haha…” Meeting an old friend, Xie Yiyang was in a good mood and laughed heartily.

After the laughter, he got back to business, looking at Ling Zhi eagerly, “Oh right, my husband’s name is Gu Siyuan. Did you see his name on the list?”

Ling Zhi paused, then looked at Gu Siyuan with deep admiration, “Gu Siyuan from Yunxi Village’s Production Brigade?!”

Xie Yiyang immediately nodded, “Yes, yes, did you see it?”

Ling Zhi turned his head, gazing at Gu Siyuan with reverence, “You’re really something, big bro. You got a perfect score in both the written and practical tests. You’re the first place in this intake. The second place scored nearly twenty points less than you.”

“Hahaha!” Xie Yiyang immediately hugged Gu Siyuan, “Husband, you’re amazing! Not only did you get in, but you also got both perfect scores!”

Gu Siyuan wasn’t particularly surprised by this news. He raised his hand and ruffled Xie Yiyang’s hair, saying calmly, “Thanks to you. You gave me confidence a few days ago right here.”

Xie Yiyang immediately recalled the day of the exam when his words at the gate had drawn disdainful looks from others.

At that time, Xie Yiyang had felt so frustrated.

But now, he couldn’t believe his husband actually remembered it.

Xie Yiyang looked at Gu Siyuan with clear eyes, feeling soft and sweet inside, wishing he could repay him a hundred times over right then and there.

“Cough…” Ling Zhi cleared his throat softly.

Whenever these two started talking, they seemed to forget he existed.

Gu Siyuan glanced at him. “What place did you get?”

Ling Zhi was thrilled that Big Brother remembered him. “Sixth place.”

Xie Yiyang looked at him. “So you got in too?”

“Yeah, bro, I’ll be eating public grain from now on,” Ling Zhi nodded proudly, then continued, “By the way, those of us who got in need to go back to the place where we registered before to confirm our household registration and such, then get our work permits. We have to report for duty next Monday with our permits.”

“Let’s go quickly then,” Xie Yiyang couldn’t wait and tugged at Gu Siyuan’s sleeve.

“Alright,” Gu Siyuan nodded calmly.

Ling Zhi looked at Gu Siyuan, feeling moved internally. It was no wonder he was the big brother. Look at how composed he was. If he had scored two perfect first places, the whole county would be shouting about it.

The three of them entered through the gate of the Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory and headed towards the first row of bungalows at the corner, where a sign reading “Personnel” hung outside.

However, due to the new recruits today, there were quite a few people inside the office.

The personnel staff sitting behind the desk knew over two hundred people at the Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory. Seeing two unfamiliar faces, she asked indifferently, “Are you the ones just accepted today?”

“Yes, I’m Ling Zhi, and this is Gu Siyuan,” Ling Zhi replied promptly, ignoring her cold demeanor. He enthusiastically introduced Gu Siyuan.

The personnel officer gave him a cold glance. “Alright, bring your recommendation letter and identification.”

Just then, a loud voice echoed at the door, “Is Gu Siyuan here?”

Everyone inside looked up simultaneously.

The personnel officer, originally not in a good mood, immediately smiled warmly and stood up, “Section Chief Lu, why are you here?”

Gu Siyuan squinted his eyes. It was the chief examiner from the practical test day, turned out he was a section .

Gu Siyuan, tall and imposing, stood out among the crowd.

Section Chief Lu spotted him and walked over, patting his shoulder familiarly, “You’re here. Good timing.”

Then, he turned to the personnel officer, “These new recruits, they haven’t been assigned yet, right? I want this Comrade Gu Siyuan to be assigned to our Engine Department!”

“Oh… sure, I’ll register it right away!” The personnel officer was initially surprised but quickly complied.

Section Chief Lu nodded in satisfaction, then glanced at Gu Siyuan, reminding him, “Don’t be late on Monday. I’ll be waiting for you!”

Gu Siyuan nodded calmly, “Hmm, I’ve never been late.”

Section Chief Lu laughed heartily, “You’ve always been like this, haven’t you?”

After laughing, he turned and walked out of the office directly, as if he had come specifically for Gu Siyuan.

When the personnel officer looked up again, her cold demeanor returned, but she couldn’t help casting several curious glances at Gu Siyuan.

Although everyone at the factory knew that Section Lu of the Engine Department was approachable in private, his professional demands were equally high. They had never seen him show such importance to anyone before.

To personally come to the Personnel Department for a new recruit…

The other newly recruited people in the room, including Ling Zhi, couldn’t help but envy Gu Siyuan.

Tsk…

Although they weren’t familiar with Section Chief Lu’s identity, they knew from the practical test that he was the chief examiner. Now knowing his position and seeing the indifferent attitude of the arrogant personnel officer towards him, they understood he must be a remarkable figure.

To be recognized like this before even starting work, Gu Siyuan was clearly ahead of them all.

Gu Siyuan, as the person in question, remained remarkably calm throughout.

However, Xie Yiyang was completely the opposite.

As the two finished their business at the Personnel Department, walked out of the Agricultural Machinery Repair Factory’s courtyard, and pushed their bicycles away, they soon left the factory area and entered the central street of the county town.

Yet Xie Yiyang, still holding his red work permit, couldn’t take his eyes off it, flipping through it over and over as if trying to wear out the thin two-page paper, still not quite coming back to reality.

Gu Siyuan glanced at his little wife beside him, feeling somewhat melancholic. He, a living person, couldn’t compare to a little notebook in terms of Xie Yiyang’s affection.

After a while, Gu Siyuan couldn’t help it anymore. He lightly flicked the bicycle bell on the handlebar.

“Ding ding…” Hearing this clear sound, Xie Yiyang finally raised his head, puzzled, “Hmm, what’s wrong?”

Gu Siyuan snatched the work permit away, “Don’t strain your eyes under the sun.”

Xie Yiyang pouted and snatched the work permit back from Gu Siyuan’s hand, “I’m so happy right now, nothing hurts my eyes. Even if that annoying ghost, Gu Lili, appeared in front of me, I’d think he’s a good-looking and cute little guy.”

“…,” Gu Siyuan.

His wife was too optimistic.

Just then, a rather sharp voice rang out, “Xie Yiyang, what are you doing here?”

Both turned to look, realizing they had arrived in front of the only department store in Qingshui County.

Of course, calling it a department store was an exaggeration; it was only a single-story building, but larger than an ordinary supply and marketing cooperative. It offered a wider variety of goods, including rare electronics like radios and black-and-white televisions, albeit in very limited quantities, just a few units.

At the entrance of the department store, two people were approaching them with unfriendly looks.

Gu Siyuan narrowed his eyes, guessing who these two people might be.

Sure enough, the next moment Xie Yiyang said unhappily, “What’s it to you? I came because I wanted to. So what, Xie Jinyu, does this county belong to your family?”

Hearing this tone, Xie Jinyu became extremely displeased.

“Xie Yiyang, can a country bumpkin like you even enter a department store? Oh, and this guy next to you, isn’t he the country bumpkin you married, hehe…”

As he spoke, he turned to carefully size up Gu Siyuan, but then hesitated slightly.

If he hadn’t made up his mind beforehand that Xie Yiyang’s husband was an out-and-out country bumpkin, judging from this man’s demeanor, he was more urban than the city folk.

Xie Yiyang stepped forward unhappily, “Heh, Xie Jinyu, judging from what you’ve bought, you must be getting married soon. Yet you have the nerve to ogle my husband like this.”

Xie Jinyu snapped back, now fully aware, “Who cares to look? No matter how good-looking he is, he’s still a country bumpkin. Ze Xin ge is working at the county government.”

Xie Yiyang coldly hummed, “That useless look of his, spending three or four years in high school exams and still not getting in. He only got into the county government because of his dad’s connections.”

Xie Jinyu’s face darkened slightly, “You’re just sour grapes.”

Xie Yiyang finally found the chance to show off, raising the red work permit in his hand, “Heh, who’s sour? My husband Siyuan got into the County Agricultural Repair Factory as a technician on his own merits. He’s even highly regarded by the department head. Don’t compare our Siyuan with that second-generation guy Chen Zexin. He’s not worthy.”

“The County Agricultural Repair Factory?” Xie Jinyu’s tone changed.

The County Agricultural Repair Factory wasn’t just any factory; the county party secretary also served as its director. In terms of status and treatment, it was the best in the whole county.

“Mm-hmm,” Xie Yiyang replied smugly and then pulled Gu Siyuan away.

Once the two left the county town and got back on their bicycles, Xie Yiyang hugged Gu Siyuan’s waist, resting his face against his broad back, and softly asked, “Husband, was I too bad just now? I was showing off deliberately, and I even insulted someone.”

Gu Siyuan shook his head, “No, it was quite spirited.”

Xie Yiyang rubbed his cheek lightly against Gu Siyuan’s back and blinked softly, “I have a bad temper. When I was in the county town before, my foster parents always said they’d never seen someone as bad-tempered as me. I guess I’m not their biological child at all. They always said Xie Jinyu has a good temper and never causes trouble or argues with anyone.”

Xie Yiyang sniffed, “But… every time those gers bullied me first, but as soon as I scolded or hit back, they thought it was my fault…”

“You did nothing wrong, your temper isn’t bad. Those people bullied you, so scolding or hitting back is only natural. If you can’t scold or hit back, I’ll do it with you.” Gu Siyuan’s voice was gentle, his gaze even more tender.

Unfortunately, Xie Yiyang couldn’t see his face from behind; otherwise, his cheeks would surely be completely flushed.

But hearing these words, Xie Yiyang already smiled brightly, squeezing Gu Siyuan’s waist even tighter, “Why are you like this? Other husbands would say, ‘From now on, you don’t have to do anything yourself because I’m here,’ or something…”

Gu Siyuan chuckled lightly and said calmly, “I enjoyed seeing you full of spirit when you were scolding people. I don’t want to deprive you of your hobby.”

“…,” Xie Yiyang.

His husband really knew how to talk.

Was , Xie Yiyang, the kind of person who enjoyed quarreling and scolding people?

There was a big misunderstanding.

After Gu Siyuan and Xie Yiyang returned to Yunxi Village, they first went to the team leader’s house. It was lunchtime, and Zhou Jiandang’s family had just returned from working in the fields.

When Gu Siyuan returned the bicycle, he also stuffed a small handful of candies that they had just bought.

Zhou Jiandang quickly declined, as sugar was a precious commodity in those days.

Xie Yiyang eagerly said, “Team Leader, please accept it. Our Lao San has been accepted into the County Agricultural Repair Factory. We’re so happy!”

“Very well,” nodded Zhou Jiandang.

After a moment, it finally dawned on him, and he stared wide-eyed at Gu Siyuan and Xie Yiyang, “What… did you just say?”

Xie Yiyang wanted exactly this reaction and hurriedly repeated loudly, “Team Leader, I said our Lao San has been accepted into the County Agricultural Repair Factory in the county town as a technician. He starts work on Monday, and his work permit has already been issued.”

He practically blurted out each word, and his voice was so loud that not only Zhou Jiandang’s family but also the neighbors nearby could hear.

Zhou Jiandang rubbed his ears in disbelief and repeated again, “You mean our Lao has become a worker at the Agricultural Repair Factory?”

Xie Yiyang nodded and pulled out his precious work permit again, “Team Leader, look, this is the work permit from the Agricultural Repair Factory. It even has a photo on it, very official.”

Zhou Jiandang quickly grabbed it and looked. As the head of the production team, he could read, and he looked at the work permit several times to confirm that it was indeed Gu Siyuan, their hope for the future of the production team.

He patted Gu Siyuan’s shoulder with heartfelt joy, “Siyuan, this is really good, really good. The Agricultural Repair Factory is excellent.”

As Gu Siyuan and Xie Yiyang walked out of Zhou’s house, they encountered many curious heads poking out.

Some lively ones directly asked, “Xiao Xie, I just heard you say your Lao Sa is going to work as a worker in the county town?”

Xie Yiyang nodded eagerly, “Yes, yes, thanks to our Lao San striving for progress. Although he just got married and went to dig ditches at first, he met a master driver and paid him to teach him how to drive and repair cars. Last time, when our team’s tractor broke down twice, it was our Lao San who fixed it. This time, when the Agricultural Repair Factory recruited technicians, our Lao San took the exam and passed. Today, he brought back his work permit.”

After delivering this long speech, Xie Yiyang habitually showed off his work permit again.

This time, everyone in the village couldn’t help but look on with envy.

Gu Lao Da rushed in excitedly during lunchtime, exclaiming, “Dad, Mom, have you heard? Lao San passed the exam and got into the County Agricultural Repair Factory. He’s going to work as a worker in the county town!”

“What?”

Father Gu and everyone at the table exchanged incredulous glances, completely taken aback as if they were dreaming. What on earth was he saying?

Surely they hadn’t misheard—did he really mean their Lao San was going to work as a worker at the Agricultural Repair Factory in the county town? How could that be possible?

Even their Lao Si, currently attending vocational school, wasn’t guaranteed a position in the Agricultural Repair Factory upon graduation. It was the most prestigious factory in the entire county, with stringent requirements!

Father Gu glared at his eldest son first, “This family, everyone acts like they’ve gone mad. No one behaves like adults anymore. Hearing some nonsense during broad daylight and coming back to blabber…”

Mother Gu chuckled coldly, “I heard just yesterday that Lao San was going to the county town to check the recruitment results for the Agricultural Repair Factory. You’ve turned that into him already being a worker.”

Gu Lao Da couldn’t help but frown in response to his parents’ successive denials.

Could it be that he had misheard?

Seeing this, Feng Keng interjected, “Sometimes rumors in the village can get distorted.”

Gu Lili smiled tactfully, “Big brother, it’s not entirely your fault. It’s just that Third Brother and Sister-in-law are too high-profile and face-conscious. They participated in an exam for recruitment, and they just had to make a big deal out of it. Now, the whole village knows about it. Later, when the results come out, they’ll have to face the consequences themselves.”

Gu Lao Da frowned slightly, feeling that Gu Lili’s words were inappropriate. But in front of their parents, he didn’t want to say much to his so-called fortunate youngest brother.

However, someone else spoke up instead.

“Heh, I wonder who’s spreading gossip behind people’s backs. Turns out it’s you, Gu Lili!”

Outside the Gu family’s door came a crisp voice.

Gu Lili looked up to see none other than his least favorite person, Xie Yiyang, accompanied by Gu Suyuan who had just returned.

His expression changed subtly, but he retorted defiantly, “What gossip? Wasn’t I speaking the truth?”

“Heh heh…” Xie Yiyang sneered coldly as he walked in, slamming his hand down on their dining table with a loud bang.

“What are you doing? If your brother said something, so what? You want to flip the table?” Mother Gu’s displeasure was evident as her expression turned stern. She then turned to glare at Gu Suyuan, scolding, “You don’t even manage your wife. He acts like a hoodlum.”

Gu Suyuan calmly raised his head and glanced at her, then turned to Xie Yiyang, saying indifferently, “You want to flip the table? I can help, since you seem to have weak strength.”

The Gu family was shocked.

Was that really something a person would say?

“Hehe…” Xie Yiyang blushed slightly behind his ears, looking affectionately at Gu Suyuan in a sticky-sweet manner, “No need to flip the table. I have other matters…”

“Alright.” Gu Suyuan nodded casually.

Xie Yiyang then turned to Gu Lili and the others. Slowly moving his hand away from the table where he had slammed it moments ago, he revealed a small red document, his tone as cool and arrogant as his gaze, “Do you see what this is?”

Before the others could react, Feng Keng’s expression changed noticeably.

Xie Yiyang chuckled lightly, “As expected of someone sharp. Let me tell you all, this is the work permit from the Agricultural Repair Factory. Our Gu Suyuan is now an official employee of the factory. He starts work next Monday.”