Reborn in the 80s: She Rewrites Life with Radiance-Chapter 70: Gu’s Father Goes to the City

Although Gu’s mother had already bought groceries in the morning, knowing that Gu Yi was leaving tomorrow,

she went out to buy two fish, a chicken, and several pounds of pork belly.

For lunch, Gu Yi wanted to cook, but Gu’s mother stopped her and just let her help wash vegetables and clean dishes.

Gu’s mother even specially fried two eggs before cooking.

She added some soy sauce and vinegar, then served them to Gu Yi, letting her eat first, as it was something Gu Yi always loved.

Originally, when Gu Yi was still in school, every week when she came home, Gu’s mother would fry one for her to eat.

Gu Yi found it particularly delicious as she ate.

Although she knew how to fry eggs, she just felt that her mom’s tasted especially good, and she could never recreate that flavor herself.

"Mom, you have a bite first, this is really delicious. Do you have some secret recipe?"

While Gu’s mother was cooking, Gu Yi picked up an egg and brought it close to her mother’s mouth.

"There’s no secret recipe, just make sure the heat is low when frying, or else the outside gets burned while the inside isn’t set. You go ahead and eat; I can make it anytime if I want. If I weren’t worried you’d be too full to eat later, I would’ve fried more."

Gu’s mother avoided Gu Yi’s hand and continued with her work.

"Then I won’t hold back, Mom, I really never get tired of your fried eggs, they’re truly delicious. After I go to B City, I’ll definitely miss this special skill of yours."

Gu Yi smiled at her mother after speaking, then sat on the bench to eat eggs.

"Every time you come back, I’ll make these for you, so you won’t be craving them while you’re away."

Seeing Gu Yi enjoy her food made Gu’s mother happy too.

In the afternoon, just the two of them were at home, and Gu’s mother cooked a fish, braised pork, and prepared two small dishes.

If Gu Yi hadn’t stopped her, Gu’s mother would have braised the chicken too.

In fact, after slimming down, Gu Yi had been controlling her portions, and her stomach was much smaller than before.

After eating two eggs, she was already full.

But Gu’s mother kept giving her food, constantly urging her to eat more.

Thinking about how her mom specifically made so many dishes for her, Gu Yi forced herself to eat a small bowl of rice and plenty of other dishes.

After lunch, Gu Yi wanted to do the dishes, but she was stopped by Gu’s mother again.

Feeling helpless, Gu Yi could only walk around under the shade of a tree in the yard to digest her food.

"Why are you standing outside in the heat, come in quickly."

As soon as Gu’s mother finished washing the dishes, she called Gu Yi inside.

"I ate too much at lunch, just standing for a bit to digest."

Gu Yi said as she followed her mother indoors.

"You didn’t eat much, and you’re already full. You used to finish all this by yourself."

Parents are always like this, no matter how much you eat, they worry you haven’t eaten enough.

"That’s why I used to be so chubby, haha."

Gu Yi, listening to her mother’s words, thought of her chubby self from before and now found that version of herself quite adorable, just a bit too shy.

"What’s wrong with being chubby? As long as you’re healthy, that’s all that matters."

Parents’ wishes for their children are always simple, as long as they’re doing well.

After hearing this, Gu Yi grinned at her mom.

Originally, Gu Yi said she would go back in the afternoon, but Gu’s mother insisted she stay.

"You’re going to B City soon, and we don’t know if you’ll have time to come home for the New Year. Let’s have a family dinner tonight. When I went shopping in the morning, I called your dad. He said he’d come over after lunch, and judging by the time, he should be here soon."

As soon as Gu Yi heard that her dad was coming, she decided not to leave.

"Then I’ll call home later to let my father-in-law and mother-in-law know."

Gu’s mother talked with Gu Yi for a while, then they heard someone open the gate.

"It’s probably your dad."

"I’ll get the door."

Gu Yi said, quickly running to open the door.

Sure enough, Gu’s father was standing outside.

"Dad, why are you carrying so much stuff?"

Gu Yi approached to take the bag from Gu’s father’s hand.

"I brought some broad beans and pumpkin seeds for you. Didn’t you used to like these?"

"Thanks, Dad. I’m all grown up now, and you still bring me snacks."

Gu Yi laughed and walked inside with her father.

"I heard from your mom that you’re leaving for B City tomorrow, why did you decide so suddenly?"

"It’s not sudden at all, I’ve been planning it for a while. Isn’t Ye Hao about to graduate? There’s nothing much going on at home now, so I thought I’d go early and see if there’s a school I can attend to learn something."

Gu Yi explained to her dad.

"Learning more is always a good thing, never too old to learn."

Although Gu’s father was reluctant to see Gu Yi leave, he also knew he couldn’t keep her here forever, separated from Ye Hao for long periods. It was unavoidable because Ye Hao had to attend school previously.

Therefore, he never showed his true feelings in front of Gu Yi, always smiling.

In the afternoon, Gu’s mother asked Gu Yi to pick up Gu Hui and Gu Min from kindergarten.

She and Gu’s father started preparing dinner at home.

Once Brother Gu and the others came back, the whole family gathered for a warm dinner.

Brother Gu and the second brother asked her to take it slow on the road.

Sister-in-law and the second sister-in-law kept holding onto Gu Yi, reminding her about this and that.

Sister-in-law was grateful for the help Gu Yi gave her with business advice and had been helping them ever since, which is why they were doing so much better now, so she always treated Gu Yi like her own sister.

The second sister-in-law also appreciated Gu Yi’s support when her father had an accident, and over time, she felt Gu Yi’s genuine care for their family, so she always went to Gu Yi with whatever was on her mind.

Even though Gu Yi was younger, she seemed to have gone through a lot, always able to quickly pinpoint problems, and her comfort always made the second sister-in-law feel enlightened.

When Gu Yi said she was leaving, the second sister-in-law couldn’t bear to see her go.

Gu Yi knew that the two sisters-in-law’s advice was for her own good, so she listened attentively, nodding occasionally.

All good things must come to an end; after the meal, Brother Gu drove Gu Yi home, also carrying some snacks Gu’s father brought.

In the evening, Gu’s mother and Gu’s father were talking about Gu Yi’s trip.

"I wonder if Yiyi will adapt over there?"

Gu’s mother still felt a little uneasy.

"She’ll adapt."

"I heard that the conditions where the army stations are usually aren’t very good, supposedly in the mountains and forests."

"Didn’t Yiyi say last time it was fine over there? Don’t listen to rumors and scare yourself. Besides, could the conditions be worse than the village?"

Gu’s mother thought so too, could it really be worse than the village?

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Gu’s father said, turning to sleep.

Gu’s mother remained silent but lay down; however, neither of them slept until very late.

Meanwhile, Brother Gu and Sister-in-law were in their room discussing whether to buy something for Gu Yi to take with her.

They concluded that since B City is much more developed than this small county, it must have everything she might need.

Then Sister-in-law suggested, since Gu Yi plans to stay long-term this time, she would have a lot to bring, and the town recently started selling large suitcases with combination locks.

It would be a great gift for Gu Yi to pack her things in.

And she wouldn’t need to worry about them being stolen on the road.

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