Chapter 668: Deputy Commander Gong

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Young Gao Ming pouted, reluctantly taking a bite of his meal. “It’s all because the food is so tasteless,” he complained. “I eat the same thing over and over again. Grandma, I want to go eat at Aunt Gu Zi’s house. Her food smells so good, it must be delicious.”

Upon hearing this, Grandma Gao realized that her grandson was still thinking about the food at Aunt Gu Zi’s house. To be honest, she had also found the aroma of the food enticing at lunch, and she still remembered the delicious smell.

However, she didn’t want her grandson to see through her own thoughts. She stood up and sternly said, “You little rascal, you’re becoming more and more unruly. The cook works hard to prepare the food, and you’re still picky. You deserve a spanking!”

Seeing Grandma Gao’s firm stance, Grandpa Gao, who had been quietly reading his newspaper in his armchair, decided to play the peacemaker. He casually chimed in, “The food at our new neighbor’s house is so tempting. That’s a good thing. You should get along well with them. In the future, we can go over there for a meal. It’s time for a change of taste. We can bring some gifts when we go…”

Gao Ming looked triumphantly at his grandmother, hands on his hips. “See, Grandma? Grandpa and I both need a change in our diet. Oh, and Grandpa, I made two new friends today. After I finish eating, I’ll tell you about my big brother and second brother!”

Grandpa Gao put down his newspaper, a curious look in his eyes. “You just met them today, and they’re already your big brother and second brother?”

Grandma Gao saw that her husband and grandson were now chatting away. She thought her husband was being ridiculous and gave him a disapproving look. “You old fool, I’m trying to discipline our grandson. Are you trying to undermine me?”

“My dear, we agreed that in front of our grandson, you should…” Grandpa Gao was about to have a serious talk with his wife when the doorbell rang.

Grandma Gao went to answer the door, leaving Grandpa Gao’s words stuck in his throat. He frowned in annoyance.

Soon, Grandma Gao’s voice came from the door, filled with a deliberate and elegant politeness. “Oh, it’s Xiao Gong. It’s been a while. You look even more handsome. Come in!”

Gong Zhan also greeted politely, “Hello, Aunt Gao. I came to visit you and Uncle Gao today. I brought a small gift, just as a token of my respect.”

Grandma Gao came in with the gift, followed by the tall and sturdy Gong Zhan. She went to put away the gift.

Gong Zhan walked straight to Grandpa Gao and greeted him, “Uncle Gao, I came to visit you today. I heard you’ve been retired for a while. How have you been?”

A smile appeared on Grandpa Gao’s face. He invited Gong Zhan to sit on the sofa to his left. “My old bones won’t give out just yet. You can rest assured. But you, you look like you’re in high spirits. Congratulations, Deputy Commander Gong. You’re really promising for someone so young.”

Gong Zhan was a bit surprised, but he quickly understood. Although Uncle Gao had retired, he still had disciples everywhere in the army. It wasn’t surprising that he knew about his promotion.

He adopted a calm and humble demeanor. “It’s all thanks to the guidance of my elders!”

Grandpa Gao was delighted and laughed heartily. He was about to respond with some polite words when his grandson, who had run over to hug his leg, interrupted him.

Gao Ming was pouting, clearly upset. He hadn’t even started sharing his story when he was interrupted. “Grandpa, you have to listen to me. My big brother and second brother from next door, their mom, Aunt Gu Zi, she’s so beautiful.

“She’s beautiful, and she cooks delicious food. She’s also very talented. Today when I went to their house, I saw their living room. It was so cozy. My second brother told me that it was all decorated by his mom, my Aunt Gu Zi…”

Grandpa Gao looked at his little grandson with loving eyes. He cooed, “Is that so? It seems our little Ming likes our new neighbors a lot. Alright, alright, Grandpa will listen to you. It’s good that your Uncle Gong is here too. We can all listen to your story.”

Gao Ming was happy now. He began to vividly recount his visit to the neighbors’ house. “Actually, it wasn’t our first meeting. But when I first met my second brother Su Li, we both wanted to become friends…”

Grandma Gao brought out some fruit. Hearing her grandson chattering non-stop about the new neighbors, she felt helpless. She said to Gong Zhan, “I’m sorry you have to put up with this. You came to visit and now you have to entertain a child. Here, have some fruit.”

Gong Zhan nodded his thanks. However, his mind was already in turmoil when he heard that name. His heart felt like a bottle of mixed flavors had been overturned. Gu Zi, the same name and surname. It couldn’t be a coincidence, could it?