Kung Fu Baby with 17 Doting Brothers-Chapter 261: Aunt and Cousin

"How is it, how is it?"

With newfound confidence, Tuanzi blocked Gu Chi who was returning.

She excitedly held up her creation "Gu Chi," asking the young painter for a critique.

Upon seeing the content of the painting, someone’s sunny smile froze.

"Can I first ask what your theme is?"

Tuanzi shook her head, "No, you have to guess it yourself."

She turned around and pretended to threaten the others fiercely, "Don’t tell him!"

Everyone cooperated and nodded, except for Gu Mo, while the others seemed to be gleefully watching Gu Chi.

However, that person was only a step away from being a fox; he couldn’t understand the painting, but he could read these people.

His sister wasn’t saying the theme, others were clearly making fun, yet his brother was calmly reacting.

Gu Mo must have approved of his sister’s painting. If he were his sister, for his first painting, what would he paint? It’d be common people or things. Combining with his sister’s personality, the answer is clear.

"It’s a painting of me, quite distinctive indeed."

Gu Chi smiled and said, "Are you going to give it to me? I’ll frame it and hang it in the living room. If guests ask, I’ll proudly tell them my sister Miaomiao specifically painted it for me."

Tuanzi’s smile froze.

She looked down at the painting, then at the wall with Gu Chi’s artwork hanging.

She felt like hanging her painting there would be doing the house a disservice.

Gu Cheng hurriedly intervened, "You should keep it, there’s no need to hang it up."

Even if the third uncle’s family didn’t mind, letting someone mock her sister was unacceptable. He couldn’t give others the chance.

Tuanzi’s little face was full of panic, "No no no, keep it for your own appreciation, don’t hang it up, I still need face!"

Gu Chi pretended not to understand, and they both tugged and pushed.

At this point, Gu Mo, who was quietly eating sweet potato chips, suddenly spoke, "Then hang it in my room."

Gu Chi almost blurted out, wouldn’t you get scared seeing that painting if you get up at night?

He held back and put the painting away.

During dinner, Third Uncle Gu Zheng asked, "Is it really enough to just throw a family dinner at home?"

It’s for Tuanzi’s fifth birthday party.

Not only had Gu Cheng and his brothers never thrown a birthday party for their niece, but it also felt like they were failing her by celebrating at home.

Tuanzi, who was eating green pepper beef, quickly answered, "Yes, yes, just have it at home. We’ll have a happy dinner together."

To her, family and delicious food were enough; she didn’t need anything else.

Gu Cheng reminded her, "Finish eating before talking."

Tuanzi quickly chewed and swallowed the beef before smiling with curved eyes.

"Miaomiao has made many friends, we’ll eat and play together later."

After saying that, she worriedly furrowed her little brows, "But not everyone is in the same city, it’s uncertain if we can get together."

However, her worry only lasted a few seconds before she thought of a good idea, "We can chat over a video call, that’s enough."

Gu Cheng patted her head, "There will be chances to gather together."

The plan now is for his sister to rest well after her birthday, and they will start new programs after the Spring Festival.

The previous program had already generated enough heat for the topic of traditional martial arts, and his sister needed to rest.

After eating, Tuanzi wandered around and then flopped onto the sofa in the living room. She overheard Third Uncle and Third Aunt softly discussing what dishes to prepare for the birthday feast, some of which were specialties of Second Uncle and Second Aunt, and she nearly drooled.

"Third Uncle, Third Aunt." She suddenly called softly.

The two stopped their discussion, and Hua Wenyi looked at her gently, "What’s wrong?"

Tuanzi hesitantly pulled at her fingers.

Even if Little Uncle doesn’t come, Qize and Yun Mu will, but what about Little Aunt’s family? And the relatives from grandmother’s side? She doesn’t know who they are or hasn’t met them.

Hua Wenyi seemed to realize something, her expression turned even gentler.

"Your Little Aunt has already sent gifts, but she reminded me to give them to you on your birthday."

Tuanzi’s eyes lit up.

"Does Little Aunt know Miaomiao?"

"Of course," Hua Wenyi smiled, "Your Little Aunt is a skiing coach. She’s either training with her team or competing worldwide. Now it’s a new season, so not even a phone call at times."

After Miaomiao returned, they did try to contact Gu Jin immediately. Unfortunately, they couldn’t reach her and had to leave a message.

When Gu Jin responded, it was already late. Since she couldn’t find time to return, and felt a phone call was pale, she asked her son to visit his cousin. Once the season ended, she’ll formally come to see Gu Miaomiao.

"Oh right, she has a son. Miaomiao has a cousin!"

Her chubby little face looked expectantly and then quickly wrinkled.

"Little Aunt said she wanted cousin to meet Miaomiao, but cousin hasn’t come?"

She cautiously moved closer and whispered, "Does cousin not like Miaomiao?"

Her little face didn’t show much sadness or disappointment; she had long understood not everyone would like her. Having some people’s affection already left her satisfied.

However, it’s necessary to clarify how close relatives feel. When meeting them later, she’ll know how to act. It’s called being prepared. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Perhaps not."

Hua Wenyi hesitantly glanced at her husband.

Gu Zheng kept a stern face. If you didn’t know, you’d think he was in a bad mood all year round.

"The kid must just be busy; he’s a criminal investigator in Hu City. He even got promoted last year, so he’s only getting busier."

A busy criminal investigator sometimes doesn’t even have time to eat or rest. Even if he promised his mother, he might not have time to return to Jiang City.

Tuanzi immediately showed respect, "There’s no need to come specifically to see Miaomiao. It’d be better if he uses his time to rest. Maybe in the future Miaomiao can go visit him."

She remembered Hu City is quite far from them. Taking the trouble to return during a rare vacation would be exhausting.

"But," Gu Zheng frowned, "Si Huai ought to at least send a message."

The kid always took his mother’s words to heart; it’s unlikely he’d forget.

Tuanzi tilted her head and spread her hands, "Miaomiao hasn’t received any messages though."

[Ancient Martial System: Haven’t you thought he doesn’t have your contact info and would instead get in touch with your brother?]

Tuanzi realized with a jolt and ran to find Gu Cheng.

Gu Cheng was in the study at Third Uncle’s house flipping through documents. Seeing her rush over like a little car, he quickly caught her.

"What’s wrong?"

"Has Cousin Si Huai sent you any messages?"

Gu Cheng shook his head, "No."

Then Tuanzi started babbling about Third Uncle, Third Aunt, Little Aunt, and the few things she’s heard.

Gu Cheng didn’t remember much about this cousin.

Little Aunt didn’t return often after marriage. After her husband’s passing, she dedicated herself entirely to her work.

But he had heard the elders discussing before that grandfather didn’t want cousin to attend the police academy, while Little Aunt respected her son’s choice. Father and daughter had quite a conflict during that period.

"Wait," Gu Cheng suddenly remembered, "I don’t have his contact information, and he doesn’t have mine either. Could it be, he contacted Little Che?"