Marrying My Bestie's Ferocious Brother - He Calls Me His Baby!-Chapter 102: Mr. Gu Defends His Wife Against Reporters! Does This Apple Have a Special Origin?
"Northwest Border?"
Mr. Liu gave a cold laugh.
He pushed up his black-rimmed glasses on his nose.
The lenses reflected light.
Making it hard to see his eyes.
"Mr. Gu."
His tone was full of suspicion.
"These apples are so fresh."
"There are still droplets on them."
"From the northwest to here, thousands of miles."
"Could they still be so fresh after being sent over?"
He stepped forward.
"Do you think I’m a three-year-old child?"
The air in the room.
Instantly solidified.
The commander was sweating with anxiety.
"Mr. Liu!"
He wanted to mediate.
"The comradeship among us soldiers, it’s a matter of life and death!"
"A mere goose feather sent over a thousand miles is a heavy token of friendship!"
"I believe the goose feather."
Mr. Liu was unmoved.
He pointed at the apple.
"But this apple is much heavier than a goose feather."
He stared at Gu Yanshen.
Extended a hand.
Palm facing up.
"Since it was sent."
"Where’s the package slip?"
"Take it out and let’s see."
Gu Yanshen didn’t move.
His body stood straight.
Like a rifle.
"Thrown away."
He coldly spat out two words.
"Thrown away?"
Mr. Liu’s voice rose by eight degrees.
"Such an important proof, you threw it away?" 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
"Mr. Gu, isn’t your reason too far-fetched?"
Gu Yanshen’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Those who knew him well understood.
This was a sign he was about to get angry.
"When I, Gu Yanshen, speak."
His voice was deep.
With a taste of clashing metal and horses.
"I never lie."
"If you don’t believe me."
He took a step forward.
The military boots hit the ground.
"Thump!"
A dull sound.
Mr. Liu, intimidated by his aura, took a step back.
His face turned pale.
But he still held his ground.
"What... what do you want to do?"
"I’m a journalist sent by the province!"
"Do you intend to get physical?"
"Yanshen."
Lin Wan Yi suddenly spoke.
Her voice was soft.
Like a spring breeze.
Dispelling the tense atmosphere in the room.
She stepped out from behind Gu Yanshen.
Holding a fruit knife in her hand.
"Since Journalist Liu came all the way here."
"And is suspicious of the origin of these apples."
"Why not have a taste?"
She picked up an apple.
With a "crunch" sound.
Cut it in half.
A rich fruity aroma.
Exploded in the room instantly.
So fragrant.
That pure, sweet scent with hints of earth and sunlight.
Piercing right into your nose.
The crowd at the door watching.
All swallowed in unison.
Even Mr. Liu was momentarily stunned.
This smell...
Was indeed different.
Lin Wan Yi moved deftly.
Slicing the apple into small pieces in no time.
She held the plate.
And handed it first to Mr. Liu.
"Leader."
She said with a smile.
"Have a taste."
"See how the apples from the Northwest differ from those here."
Mr. Liu looked at the crystal-clear fruit on the plate.
His Adam’s apple bobbed up and down.
He wanted to refuse.
But the aroma was just too tempting.
"Hmph."
He maintained a stern face.
Took a piece.
"I just want to see what makes it so special."
He put the apple in his mouth.
Took a bite.
"Crunch!"
A crisp sound.
Juice burst forth.
Sweet!
Incredibly sweet!
Like biting straight into honey.
But not cloying.
With a hint of refreshing tartness.
Mr. Liu’s eyes.
Suddenly widened.
In his lifetime.
He had eaten countless apples.
Country Glory, Red Jade, Yellow Marshall...
But none.
Could compare to this piece in his mouth.
This was simply...
A celestial fruit!
"How is it?"
Lin Wan Yi still smiling.
"Is it different from the ones sold at the supply and marketing cooperative?"
Mr. Liu didn’t speak.
He took another bite.
Couldn’t stop at all.
In a few bites.
A piece of apple was gone.
He even wanted to take another piece.
But extended his hand.
Then withdrew it.
Too embarrassing!
He was here to find faults.
How could he be won over by a piece of apple?
"Indeed... not bad."
He reluctantly squeezed out a few words.
"Exactly."
Gu Yanshen added from the side.
"The Northwest has long sunshine hours and large day-night temperature differences."
"The fruits grown there are just sweeter than ours here."
He looked at Mr. Liu.
"Journalist Liu, knowledgeable as you are."
"You should be aware of this common knowledge, right?"
Mr. Liu was at a loss for words.
That was a valid point.
That’s what the geography books all say.
Could it be...
It really was sent from the Northwest?
If so.
No matter how delicious this apple was.
It only proved the strong camaraderie among comrades.
Couldn’t be considered corruption.
"Xiao Wang!"
Mr. Liu turned to look at the female journalist behind him.
Wanting to find an excuse to back down.
Only to find Xiao Wang holding half an apple.
Gnawing away without any image.
Her cheeks bulging.
Like a hamster.
"Mmm! So delicious!"
Xiao Wang said unclearly.
"Mr. Liu, this is definitely authentic Xinjiang Aksu apples!"
"I read about it in a book before!"
"Only the apples from there have this kind of candy heart!"
Lin Wan Yi glanced at Xiao Wang.
Almost burst out laughing.
This girl.
Really a divine assist.
Mr. Liu’s face darkened.
He glared at Xiao Wang.
"Eat, eat, eat! All you know is eating!"
He tucked the briefcase under his arm.
"Enough!"
He looked around the room.
If he stayed any longer.
He wouldn’t find any faults.
This family’s psychological resilience.
Too strong.
Not a drop out of place.
"Finished looking inside."
Mr. Liu turned and walked out.
"Let’s go check outside now."
He reached the doorway.
Then stopped.
Turned back to look at Lin Wan Yi.
"Mr. Lin."
His gaze remained sharp.
"The eyes of the people are discerning."
"How you behave every day."
"Everyone has their own scales."
After speaking.
He walked out with big strides.
The commander wiped the cold sweat off his forehead.
"What a pestilence god..."
He muttered quietly.
Quickly followed him out.
Inside the house.
Lin Wan Yi let out a breath.
Her palms.
Were all sweaty.
That moment just now.
So close.
"It’s over now."
Gu Yanshen held her hand.
His palm wide and warm.
Gave her infinite strength.
"He can’t stir up any trouble."
Lin Wan Yi nodded.
"Hope so."
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In the courtyard.
Mr. Liu wandered like a headless fly.
He refused the commander’s company.
Said he wanted a "disguised visit."
In fact.
He just wanted to find someone to speak ill of Lin Wan Yi.
He didn’t believe it.
Can a person be this perfect?
There must be something fishy!
He turned around a corner.
Just happened to see a middle-aged woman.
Sneaking a peek this way.
It was Sister in law Zhang.
She had been watching the commotion at Lin Wan Yi’s door.
Seeing Mr. Liu emerge dejectedly.
Felt disappointed.
Unexpectedly.
The opportunity came.
Mr. Liu’s eyes lit up.
The expression on this woman’s face.
In one look, you can tell there’s a story!
He quickly walked over.
Stopped Sister in law Zhang.
"This lady."
Mr. Liu put on a kindly face.
"I’m a journalist from the provincial newspaper."
"Want to understand a bit of the situation from you."
Sister in law Zhang was startled.
"I... I don’t know anything!"
She turned to leave.
The commander had given orders.
Anyone speaking recklessly.
Would face punishment!
"Hey! Don’t go!"
Mr. Liu grabbed her.
"What are you afraid of?"
"I’m a reporter, here to uphold justice."
He lowered his voice.
"Do you have any grievances?"
"Or... something you can’t stand?"
"You can tell me everything."
"I’ll keep it confidential!"
Sister in law Zhang stopped.
She looked at Mr. Liu.
Her eyes darted around.
"Really... confidential?"
"Absolutely confidential!"
Mr. Liu patted his chest in assurance.
He pulled Sister in law Zhang to the base of the wall.
Looked around.
No one else.
"Come on, talk."
Mr. Liu coaxed.
"That Lin Wan Yi."
"Usually in the courtyard."
"How does she behave?"
"Any... favoritism?"
Sister in law Zhang bit her lip.
She recalled Lin Wan Yi’s glorious first place.
Remembered how everyone fawned over her.
The jealousy in her heart.
Grew wild like weeds.
Why is she good at everything?
Why does she get to live in such a nice house.
And eat such good apples?
"Her..."
Sister in law Zhang opened her mouth.
Her voice dripping with envy.
"She used to be..."
"Very pampered!"
Mr. Liu’s eyes instantly brightened.
He pulled out a small notebook from his pocket.
The pen tip poised on the paper.
"In what way pampered?"
"Be specific!"
Sister in law Zhang swallowed.
She glanced around.
Made sure no one was eavesdropping.
Gathered her courage to speak:
"When she first came..."
"She couldn’t even carry water!"
"Would complain the water was too cold when doing laundry!"
"Always ordering Mr. Gu around!"
"None of us were pleased with her!"
Mr. Liu wrote furiously.
A hint of a smile finally appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Now that’s more like it!
This is what a capitalist’s daughter should be like!
"Anything else?"
He pressed on.
"Think harder!"
"Is there anything... more serious?"
"Like... a moral issue?"
Sister in law Zhang was momentarily stunned.
A moral issue?
That... seems unlikely.
The couple were very much in love.
But seeing Mr. Liu’s expectant eyes.
Sister in law Zhang felt her vanity greatly satisfied.
She gritted her teeth.
Decided to embellish a bit.
"There is!"
She lowered her voice.
Spoke mysteriously.
"Let me tell you..."
"The day she gave birth..."
"She was doing exercises in the delivery room..."
"Actually..."
