283: A handsome middle-aged man.

Xiao Niannian heard Gu Ying's tearful voice and knew that Gu Ying's current apology was not sincere.

Grandparents had raised Gu Ying for so many years and had feelings for her. She wouldn't force the Grandparents to choose between her and Gu Ying. There was no need to do such a thing.

Instead, through Gu Ying, she could find out what Zhang Fu had done.

She didn't have many people she could use right now, and investigating Zhang Fu wouldn't be easy. But she believed the fox would eventually show its tail.

"Father and Mother, please let Niannian answer the phone. I, her aunt, will apologize to her again, and she will definitely forgive me..."

"Maternal Grandparents, I also apologize to Sister Nian Nian, asking her to forgive me..."

Hearing the voices on the phone, Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu looked at Xiao Niannian.

"Grandparents, since they are apologizing so sincerely, I will forgive them."

Hearing their Granddaughter forgive Gu Ying and Ma Xue, Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu felt that their Granddaughter was truly wonderful.

"Niannian, they were the ones who were wrong. You don't have to forgive them..."

"Grandma, I really have forgiven them."

Xiao Niannian guessed that the next time Gu Ying came over, she would definitely bring Zhang Fu again.

"Father and Mother, Niannian has forgiven Xue'er and me. Can we come over today and apologize sincerely again?"

Seeing her Granddaughter nod, Grandma Gu spoke.

"In that case, you may come over."

Hearing her Adoptive Mother agree, Gu Ying was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Mother. Thank you, Niannian."

Grandma Gu looked at Xiao Niannian and said.

"Niannian, your aunt is a bit competitive and confused... If she does anything, you don't need to worry about anyone. Grandparents and your Father won't let you suffer any grievances..."

"Okay."

Hearing Grandma Gu's statement, Xiao Niannian held Grandma's hand and nodded.

"Grandma, I won't let myself suffer grievances."

The word 'grievance' wasn't in her dictionary.

That was true before, and it was true in this era as well.

Of course, she wasn't a reckless person. In this era, many things weren't as easy to handle as they were in her original world.

Ma Jin heard Gu Ying say this and knew his wife had received forgiveness from the Gu Family members, which made him sigh in relief. He was currently due for a promotion. If he had conflicts with the Gu Family and the news spread, it would be extremely detrimental to him, and his competitors would certainly take the opportunity to target him.

Things would be even more troublesome then.

So these days, he needed to visit the Gu Family Old Residence more often and try to please his Father-in-law and Mother-in-law.

His Father-in-law and Mother-in-law held high status, but they were never willing to use their connections to pave the way for him. If they had truly helped him, he would currently be at least a Deputy Mayor.

Unlike now, where he was only a Deputy Director, not the Director.

Now that their Director had been transferred, he was thinking of taking the next step, becoming the Director, and then the Secretary. This would make his future path much smoother.

Over the years, he had secretly used the Gu Family's influence to network with people aligned with the Gu Family faction.

Not only that, but he also took the opportunity to cultivate his own power base.

Once he moved up a few more steps, he would become even more powerful.

"Husband, should we bring Zhang Fu?"

Hearing Gu Ying's words, Ma Jin flatly refused.

"I see that your Niece also dislikes Zhang Fu very much. Don't notify Zhang Fu this time, and certainly don't let Zhang Fu follow you to the Gu Family Old Residence. Otherwise, if your Niece is unhappy, it will cause more trouble..."

Hearing her husband say this, Gu Ying nodded.

Ma Xue heard what her Father said and spoke unhappily.

"Dad, Xiao Niannian is just an impostor, why are you so afraid of her? I don't believe Maternal Grandparents would disregard so many years of affection and trust an impostor. Right now, she's just fooling Maternal Grandparents and Eldest Maternal Uncle..."

"Xue'er, you are not allowed to say things like that once you return to the Gu Family, or else Father and Mother will cut off your allowance..."

Ma Xue let out an angry snort before reluctantly agreeing.

Niannian was currently making clothes with Grandma Xiao and Grandma Gu.

"Ding! Clothing Making Ability +1."

Xiao Niannian used chalk to draw lines on the fabric, and then quickly cut the fabric with scissors.

Grandma Xiao and Grandma Gu watched their Granddaughter's quick and skilled movements, and their smiles grew wider.

Grandma Xiao and Grandma Gu both knew how to make clothes. They used cardboard to create patterns for several clothing sizes, and after drawing the outline, they could cut the fabric directly with scissors.

Xiao Niannian worked faster and faster, a speed that surprised the Grandmas.

"Niannian, your speed is so fast."

"Such quick speed, and the cutting is so good."

The first set of clothes was made for Grandpa Gu.

In less than half an hour, they finished making the clothes.

"Old man, hurry up and try on the clothes your Granddaughter made for you."

Grandma Gu called out to Grandpa Gu.

Grandpa Gu wore the clothes made by his Granddaughter, smiling so widely his mouth couldn't close.

"It looks great."

"It fits perfectly."

"Niannian, Grandpa loves the clothes you made."

Chief Gu heard this sentence just as he returned from his unit.

Looking at the Zhongshan Suit his Father was wearing, he instantly became jealous.

"Niannian, where is Father's?"

Hearing her Father's wronged words, Xiao Niannian smiled and handed over the suit jacket she was holding.

"This is the one I made for you. The pants aren't finished yet."

Father Gu immediately laughed when he heard his daughter's words.

"Father will try it on."

Father Gu stood in front of the full-length mirror, looking at his reflection, and was incredibly satisfied.

Xiao Niannian looked at her Father. Although he was already fifty years old, he truly looked only around forty. Due to constant training, his physique was excellent. It could be said that her Father was the kind of handsome middle-aged man she would see in her original world. He was much more handsome and had a much better temperament than ordinary young men.

"Precious, isn't Father very handsome?"

Hearing her Father's words, Xiao Niannian nodded vigorously.

"Precious has such clever hands. Father loves this very much."

By late evening, several sets of clothes were finished.

Grandma Xiao and Grandma Gu also made a set for Niannian, and everyone was very happy.

When Gu Ying arrived with her husband and son, she saw that everyone in the Gu Family was wearing new clothes, and they looked very nice, which surprised her.

Father and Mother usually dressed very plainly, sometimes wearing old military uniforms. It was rare to see them wear clothes like Zhongshan Suits or Western suits.

Big Brother's smile—was there something good happening?

"Father, Mother, Big Brother, Aunt Xiao, Niannian."

Ma Jin greeted Gu Ying and the Gu Family members.

Ma Xue also greeted the elders with a smile, and when she looked at Xiao Niannian, her face was full of smiles too.

"Sister Nian Nian."

Xiao Niannian glanced at Gu Ying and Ma Xue.

"Hello."

Gu Ying frowned, but immediately recovered her smile.