Kung Fu Baby with 17 Doting Brothers-Chapter 470: Irreconcilable Feelings

Tuanzi reacted quickly.

After the knife turned into a peeler, she promptly tilted her little head and praised, "Big brother, you’re so amazing! You found the peeler at a glance, while Miaomiao couldn’t find it just now and had to use a knife!"

Gu Cheng pressed her eager little head, "Not only did I find the peeler at a glance, but I also saw that you did it on purpose, you just wanted to use the knife, right?"

Her guilty eyes started to wander, inadvertently landing on Gu Li. Tuanzi blinked hard for help.

Gu Li was baffled.

He spoke the truth, his tone a bit sharp, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, "I was the one who used the knife first!"

If you’re capable, criticize him first!

Gu Cheng was momentarily speechless. He didn’t quite understand why someone would rush to be criticized.

Unable to answer the question, he changed the topic.

"Your parents are coming over later."

That served as a roundabout explanation as to why he suddenly returned home.

Gu Li looked less like a cat with a stepped-on tail and more like a tiger ready to hunt, angry and fierce, with the scar on the corner of his eye becoming more menacing.

"Why are they coming?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

His cousin had returned last summer, and it took them almost a year to visit. He couldn’t help but think about it!

His impression of his parents was shaped by their behaviors and actions over these twenty-something years.

In his childhood, his parents would visit him at his grandparents’ house. When he first expressed wanting to return home, his parents nonchalantly said, "They’re your grandparents, surely they can take care of you. And we’re not only giving them a high monthly allowance but also an extra amount for your living expenses."

Little Gu Li vaguely developed a notion that his parents seemed to believe money could solve his predicament at that time.

In fact, it didn’t.

He even discovered that his grandparents hadn’t spent the living expenses meant for him on him, but rather on his cousins. What he ate, wore, and used was inferior to his cousins, and he sometimes went hungry.

If the family was poor, that would be understandable, but this was money intended for him by his parents.

He told his parents about it, and in response, they went to question his grandparents. His grandmother tearfully performed, and they believed her, thinking the young Gu Li was lying, continuing to give high allowances, and keeping him at his grandparents’ house.

After that, his life became even harder.

In high school, his brother showed talent in stock trading, and their parents disregarded Gu Zhuo’s interests, forcing him to enroll in finance. As if knowing how to trade stocks meant he should study finance, not realizing that finance covered many areas, with stocks being just a small part.

In college, their family’s company encountered issues and was near bankruptcy, but they got through thanks to money Gu Zhuo made from trading stocks.

Not all finance students can trade stocks and earn immense wealth through it. Yet, seemingly weak Gu Zhuo had sharp judgment and never made a loss when he took action.

This talent, however, made his brother unhappy. Later, his brother first rebelled, exerting immense effort to switch to the archaeology department, only to be scolded by their parents as ’wasting talent’ and ’unfilial.’

The grown Gu Li thought that his parents still seemed to value money more.

There were many similar incidents, so hearing about his parents coming to Gu Mansion, his first thought wasn’t about them simply visiting his sister, but seeking benefits.

Last year, the brothers accidentally learned their cousin returned and saw her on a variety show. Gu Zhuo made a subtle remark about wanting to visit their cousin but feared being misunderstood as seeking benefits.

Aside from trading stocks and archaeology, Gu Zhuo appeared quite decisive but was actually slightly indecisive in private, dragging it out until this year when he encountered their cousin by chance because of a sword.

If their parents attempted to build a close relationship with Gu Cheng’s family for benefits, wouldn’t his brother’s situation become awkward?

Thinking back to past events, Gu Li’s emotions stirred further, his eyes even slightly reddening.

The people in the kitchen didn’t expect such a drastic emotional change, leaving them stunned.

Tuanzi suddenly ran over and patted his arm, "Don’t be so fierce, speak nicely!"

Gu Li slightly restrained his expression, but his face was still not exactly friendly.

If considered superficially, everyone would definitely misunderstand his hostility as directed at Gu Cheng.

That wasn’t the case, and Gu Cheng clearly understood.

"They have a business meeting in Jiang City, and they have time at noon to come and see us."

Gu Cheng’s tone was steady, unaffected.

Gu Li sneered, his tone mocking, "It’s not like they haven’t come to Jiang City for business before, but how come this time they decide to visit you?"

Gu Cheng: "..." With a direct takedown of their parents, how could he respond?

Tuanzi tilted her head, looking around, her tone carrying a hint of anticipation.

"Cousin, you’re so good-looking, so your parents should be good-looking too, right?"

Gu Li couldn’t maintain his harsh demeanor.

"Hmph," he touched his nose, huffing lightly, "Just barely."

None of them could tell whose appearance he was referring to as just barely.

But present were either perceptive people or semi-perceptive people; they all caught onto the poor relationship between Gu Li and his parents.

Gu Chi shook the water off his hands and patted Tuanzi’s head, "My mom has a day off today and made lots of amber walnuts and nougat; would you like to take your cousin to eat?"

Tuanzi was like a bear spotting honey, her eyes sparkling.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

She directly pulled Gu Li, "Cousin, come on, come on, Third Aunt’s cooking is amazing, guaranteeing you’ll want more after having it."

"I don’t like sweets."

Despite his words, Gu Li was still passively pulled away.

But it’s unclear whether he wanted to avoid his parents or wanted to spend time alone with his cousin.

Once they left, Gu Chi took out his phone and sent a message.

After putting down the phone, he smiled and explained, "My mom will keep Miaomiao and them for lunch, so we won’t wait for them."

Gu Cheng didn’t expect this change, but Gu Chi’s approach was fitting. Worst-case scenario, they could let his sister come back after lunch to meet the aunt.

He put on an apron, getting ready to cook, while urging them out.

"We don’t need so many people."

Eventually, it was just two senior brothers remaining, with Gu Che and Gu Chi heading out together.

Gu Che: "I didn’t expect you to be rather considerate."

Gu Chi smiled, "I’ve always been considerate..."

Before Gu Che could retort, he deepened his smile, "For instance, just now I didn’t mention you guys preparing to eat instant noodles."

Gu Che: "..." Was that a threat? It definitely was a threat, right?

Soon, it was lunchtime.

Tuanzi and Gu Li were indeed kept by Hua Wenyi for lunch.

As long as he didn’t have to dine with his parents or receive their education, Gu Li didn’t mind where he ate.

As for Tuanzi, as long as it’s delicious food, she didn’t mind where she ate. She was quite curious about the appearance of her aunt and uncle, but seeing them after eating was no rush!

Before that, of course, it’s about fully enjoying Third Aunt’s culinary skills!

Tomato braised beef brisket, steamed pork, potato chicken stew, here I come!