Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 129 - 128: Gifts (Fifth Update)

Principal Gu brought the two children back to school.

Let them go home and rest for a day.

Since Gu Xiaoqing got first place, she will participate in the city’s next round of competitions in a month.

Gu Xiaoqing got out of the car and immediately told the principal she wanted to find her parents. Gu Xiaoqing’s parents sell snacks in town, which Principal Gu knows.

He agreed.

Gu Xiaoqing, carrying a bag of things, headed straight for her family’s stand.

From afar, she saw Gu Ruhai, Li Xuemei, and Gu Xiaoying busy with work.

The three of them were at their busiest, because it was lunchtime, the hottest part of the day, yet the shade under the trees was just right, with a gentle breeze blowing from time to time. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Sitting on a bench with a bowl of cold noodles, or sour and spicy cold skin, or cold jelly topped with sauce, was truly delightful.

Appetizing and refreshing, the taste of the snacks dispelled even the last bit of heat, so it was a busy time for Li Xuemei and the others.

There were so many people that there was no place to sit.

As soon as Gu Xiaoqing arrived, she saw that the three were so busy they didn’t touch the ground.

Someone had left the table, leaving the bowls and plates uncollected, and there were no disposable utensils back then.

They used their own bowls and chopsticks, which had to be washed after use.

Putting down what she was carrying, she went over to help collect the bowls, wipe the tables, then went to a basin full of dirty bowls, rolled up her sleeves, washed them, and then rinsed them in another basin of clean water.

Li Xuemei was busy when she noticed an extra person; she saw it was her own Gu Xiaoqing.

Knowing her child was back, she was happy.

Their child had never been away from them for a day.

Staying outside for two days, how could she not worry?

Seeing Gu Xiaoqing made her happy.

After the busy time, people gradually left.

Summer days are still long.

The family packed up, got the tricycle ready, and said goodbye to Li Weimin and Li Weiqiang on the other side before heading home.

Li Weimin specifically reminded them to come to their grandfather’s house for a meal on Dragon Boat Festival.

Because the fair on Dragon Boat Festival only lasts half a day.

Because of the holiday.

They could take a break.

Li Xuemei and Gu Ruhai smiled and agreed.

The family rushed home.

Li Xuemei, Gu Xiaoqing, and Gu Xiaoying walked home, while Gu Ruhai rode ahead.

Gu Ruhai wanted to pull them on the bike, but Li Xuemei worried about the tires. If they broke, they’d need to be repaired.

This new bike was their most valuable possession, the one valuable thing in their lifetime. How could Li Xuemei not feel protective?

"Xiaoqing, how did the exam go?"

Knowing her child’s potential, Li Xuemei wasn’t the type to care much about grades, just asking.

In her arms was the big bag Gu Xiaoqing had bought, said to be gifts.

Though she said the child was wasting money, her face was already blossoming with smiles.

"Mom, do you even need to ask? Your daughter’s definitely first place."

Gu Xiaoqing joked while smiling.

Li Xuemei poked Gu Xiaoqing’s forehead with her finger, laughing and scolding her, "Only you have the nerve. Are you really the best in the county, or could it be last place?"

It’s not that Li Xuemei doubted Gu Xiaoqing’s ability, but Gu Xiaoqing had always been average in studies, not particularly outstanding. Although she did get first in her primary to middle school entrance exams, the village primary school only had ten students, so everyone knew it was like being the tallest among the shorties.

This time it was a county selection, and Li Xuemei didn’t have the thought that her daughter could be that amazing.

Gu Xiaoqing pouted, rubbing her forehead, complaining, "Mom, you always poke my head, I’ll end up silly."

"Oh, I’ve poked you since you were tiny, and didn’t see you getting silly. Seems like all your smarts were brought out by my poking."

Li Xuemei wasn’t scared; this girl was obviously being coy.

Gu Xiaoying chuckled, unable to keep her mouth closed. Her sister knew how to coax people so well.

Gu Xiaoqing grabbed the back of Gu Xiaoying’s clothes and hid behind her, saying, "Mom, I really am first in the county. How can you, as my mom, look down on me like this? I want to protest, I’m telling Uncle."

Then, sticking out her head with a playful expression, she made a face at Li Xuemei.

The funny face had Li Xuemei laughing uncontrollably.

Finally, she stood up straight after laughing, holding her stomach.

Only then did she ask, "Xiaoqing, no kidding, did you really score first place?"

Though she joked around, Li Xuemei knew Gu Xiaoqing didn’t usually joke about serious matters.

She believed there was a good chance it was true.

Gu Xiaoqing nodded.

"Of course, considering whose daughter I am. I’m the daughter of Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei after all."

Li Xuemei couldn’t contain her smile.

Clapping Gu Xiaoqing on the shoulder proudly, she asked, "You really did us proud, me and your dad. So, what reward do you want?"

Li Xuemei was a bit troubled. This child was usually thrifty and not the type to waste money, so she didn’t really have any reward in mind.

Gu Xiaoqing laughed and pulled Gu Xiaoying, running off.

Gu Xiaoying was quite envy of Gu Xiaoqing, not having been to school herself, she admired people who were educated.

But she accepted her fate that this was her life.

The family returned home.

Gu Ruhai had already packed up everything.

Gu Xiaoqing took the items out of the bag one by one: this was for Gu Ruhai, this for Li Xuemei, this for Gu Xiaoying, and this for Gu Xiaojie.

Everyone was smiling from ear to ear.

Especially Gu Xiaojie, who opened the bag of milk candy and couldn’t stop smiling, tearing off the lovely candy papers, carefully smoothing them out, and putting them in a book.

The creamy candy went in her mouth, and Gu Xiaojie was so happy she wanted to hug Gu Xiaoqing.

But Gu Xiaoqing dodged; she didn’t want to get all gooey and sticky from the drooling child.

Gu Ruhai, wearing leather shoes, muttered, "This kid, what a waste of money. Your dad never had the chance to wear these shoes. Where would I wear them anyway? Certainly not for the stall, that would be such a waste."

But he didn’t take off the shoes for a long time.

Li Xuemei tried on the new dress, admiring herself in the mirror for a while, blushing as she chastised Gu Xiaoqing, "This color, how can I wear it out? You’ll get all the married ladies laughing at your mom."

"Mom, you look so beautiful in it."

Gu Xiaoqing wasn’t stingy with her compliments.

Gu Xiaoying spun around, wrapped in a brightly colored scarf, her well-nourished face glowing with joy.

She’d seen two girls wearing this kind of red scarf in town once, back then she adored it but realized such things were only found with city girls, not locally available.

Now she had her own. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to qidian.com to vote with recommendation tickets or monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)