Chapter 896: Jin Girl Has Returned

Even if they want to watch the commotion, someone at home still has to cook, right?

The men at home have worked hard in the fields all day, and if they can’t have a bowl of hot food, these women won’t be happy tonight.

It was dark, and Gu Jin and An Mingji decided not to rush back to Beijing overnight; they stayed in Qingshan Village for the night.

The two returned to the Gu Family.

Old Man Gu, Gu Decang, and Chen Hong were all at home.

Seeing Gu Jin and An Mingji return, and with such commotion, they quickly understood.

The protagonists causing a sensation in the small village were undoubtedly them.

"Jin girl, why have you come back?"

Chen Hong was the first to see Gu Jin and immediately greeted her with a bright smile.

The smile on Auntie’s face looked genuine to Gu Jin, but in her heart, there was some unease.

Just because she and her cousin Gu Jiajie had never told the family about Gu Minmin’s sacrifice.

At first, they feared the elderly at home couldn’t handle it, but as time dragged on, they didn’t know how to break the news.

For so long without contacting Minmin, Gu Jiajie always found reasons to explain to the family.

It’s just that Minmin had to focus on her studies, went abroad for exchange studies, and couldn’t return for a short time.

At first, it was okay, but gradually, it couldn’t hold up anymore.

A while ago, her cousin even mentioned the matter again, saying the family might not be able to keep it a secret.

Mom now frequently asks him about Minmin, and every time she’s not satisfied with the answer, she gets very angry.

Chen Hong glanced behind Gu Jin, as if looking for someone.

Not seeing her Minmin, Chen Hong frowned slightly and asked, "Jin girl, why haven’t I seen—"

Before she could finish, Gu Jin hurriedly spoke: "Auntie, is there any food at home?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Chen Hong pulled her hand and led her into the house.

In the hall, Grandpa Gu was puffing on a dry tobacco, and upon seeing Gu Jin and An Mingji enter with Chen Hong, the old man’s face wrinkled deeper with joy.

"Jin girl is back!"

"Yes, Grandpa, I’m back." Gu Jin quickly walked over to the old man.

If she could choose, she would still prefer talking to Grandpa.

She feared Auntie would ask about Minmin’s news.

Chen Hong had gone to the kitchen to serve the dishes.

Uncle Gu Decang sat quietly in the hall next to Grandpa, also puffing on dry tobacco.

Gu Jin sat beside Grandpa Gu and explained the reason for their rushed visit.

After learning that An Mingji’s great aunt had already passed away and was buried on Qingluan Mountain.

Old Man Gu furrowed his brows tightly: "You two kids, how can you be so inconsiderate, who buries someone right after they pass? Aren’t you worried about offending the deceased with your rushed burial?"

Gu Jin explained softly: "Grandpa, Granny An lived abroad all her life, she wasn’t particular about these things. She made arrangements before she passed, wanting everything to be simple, and just be taken to her family’s side after her departure."

Grandpa Gu took a puff of tobacco and fell into silence.

After a long pause, he finally said: "Also a peculiar person who disregards convention."

Chen Hong served the dishes one by one on the table.

She called out: "Jin girl, An boy, come and eat, while it’s hot, it’ll get cold soon!"

"Coming!"

Gu Jin and An Mingji sat at the dining table, faced with a table full of dishes, though neither of them had much appetite.

Previously, asking if Chen Hong had food was just to change the subject, fearing she’d ask about Minmin.

Even if she couldn’t eat, Gu Jin still picked up her chopsticks.

She ate slowly, and though the enticing dishes filled the table, it was as if chewing wax, hard to swallow.

Chen Hong didn’t know the reason for Gu Jin and An Mingji’s return; seeing Gu Jin eating slowly, she urged them to eat more.