Chapter 31 Put Down That Country Bumpkin, Let Me Do It 7

Chapter 31: Hands Off That Country Bumpkin, I'll Take It From Here 7

Feng Aiguo immediately became interested. Yan Bai was the swan he couldn't have, so any gossip about him was welcome.

"What family trouble? Did it upset my baby?"

That "baby" almost made Gu Xiangdong vomit. It turns out, once you stop liking someone, even sweet talk can make you nauseous.

Gu Xiangdong did his best to avoid looking at that revolting face.

"We always thought Yan Bai's family doted on him a lot, and they had some connections, being his backers.

But I only found out today that it's not like that at all."

Feng Aiguo immediately propped himself up on an elbow and looked at his face.

"Tell me in detail."

Gu Xiangdong once again rehearsed his story in his head, sure it was airtight, before continuing:

"Yan Bai had a falling out with his family, and to this day, he hasn't written a single letter home.

Moreover, his family was just going through the motions. Although they sent him some things, that's the best they can do.

There's no one influential in the family, nor any impressive status. I really thought he had connections before."

Feng Aiguo raised an eyebrow.

"His family really has no background?"

Gu Xiangdong spoke with absolute certainty. He looked up at Feng Aiguo, in a conspiratorial tone, and said:

"None at all. They're just ordinary factory workers.

And I also discovered a secret: Yan Bai likes men!"

Feng Aiguo's heart gave a little leap. He hadn't dared to make a move on Yan Bai before, worried about his family background.

Now that he knew his family was ordinary, maybe he could have a go at this swan.

"How do you know he likes men? Is he interested in you?"

Gu Xiangdong glared at him, feigning annoyance.

"Don't be ridiculous! It's obvious we're the same type. He likes a strapping man like you."

Feng Aiguo couldn't help but puff up with pride.

"He told you that? I really want to get you both into bed. Just thinking about it is exciting."

Gu Xiangdong gave him a light kick on the shin.

"Yan Bai is very stuck-up. Stop daydreaming."

Feng Aiguo scoffed.

"You city folks are so pretentious. He's just a kid from an ordinary family. What's there to be stuck-up about?

Seriously though, do you think I can get with him?"

Gu Xiangdong was secretly delighted but put on a somewhat unhappy expression.

"Are you tired of me already?"

Feng Aiguo kissed him on the cheek.

"As if! You're my darling. I can't live without you for the rest of my life. He's just something new, and I want to play around."

Gu Xiangdong felt a wave of disgust but kept up the act, looking pleased.

"Well, at least you appreciate me. You'd never manage it on your own. When I said he's stuck-up, I meant it.

But if I help, you might stand a chance."

Feng Aiguo immediately pinned him down.

"You're willing to help me? You really do love me!"

Gu Xiangdong pushed him away, putting on a deeply sorrowful act but carefully watching his expression.

"Sigh, I have to plan for your future. What if one day I have a chance to return to the city? My parents would definitely make me go back. I wouldn't be able to refuse them. If I don't go back, they'd come all the way to the village to get me.

How could I bear to leave you here all alone then?

Yan Bai has already fallen out with his family anyway. No one cares whether he goes back or not, and he might not even want to.

If he can stay and keep you company, I'd rest easier. Your happiness is my peace of mind."

Feng Aiguo's eyes narrowed slightly as he scrutinized him.

"Return to the city? You must be joking. Look how many Educated Youth have married and put down roots here. And you're still dreaming of leaving?"

Gu Xiangdong hugged him and said in a soft, coaxing voice:

"You think I don't want to spend my whole life with you? I heard rumors that there might be a policy to let us go back.

You don't know my parents. They spoil me rotten. If they find out I can return to the city but don't, they'll definitely come looking for me.

I'm just worried I'd cause trouble for you then?

I'm just planning ahead, helping you land Yan Bai. If I do have to leave, at least you'll have someone to keep you company, right?"

Seeing his sincerity, Feng Aiguo hugged him back.

"There's such a policy? How come I haven't heard any rumors?"

"It's still early. Probably in a year or two. My dad has some connections and found out. It's impossible for it to be announced now."

Feng Aiguo frowned and fell silent.

Gu Xiangdong struck while the iron was hot.

"But Yan Bai probably doesn't want to leave."

Feng Aiguo looked up, not easily convinced.

"His parents send him so many things every year. They must value him a lot. What if there's a policy to return to the city? How could they bear to let him stay here?"

Gu Dongfang was quick to reply:

"Isn't that up to you letting him go?

You don't know about Yan Bai's family situation. I've lived with him for two years, so I know exactly how things stand.

Yan Bai's on bad terms with his family, and he doesn't want to go back.

On top of that, he's incredibly stubborn. Once he gets it into his head that his family's given up on him, even if his parents come looking for him later, he won't see them."

Feng Aiguo scoffed.

"His parents send him so many things every year, almost every month. How could they suddenly stop caring about him?"

Gu Dongfang immediately perked up.

"You have no idea how hard-hearted Yan Bai can be. He hasn't sent a single letter home in the past two years.

There's already bad blood between them. As long as we find a way to intercept the packages from his family and make him think they've given up on him, he'll definitely hate them."

"How do we intercept the packages?"

Gu Dongfang pushed him.

"How can you be so dumb? Every time letters or package slips arrive, the postman always leaves them at the village office, and then someone uses the village loudspeaker to announce it for everyone to pick them up themselves.

Just don't give him the letters or package slips!"

Feng Aiguo's brow furrowed slightly.

"As long as he writes a letter home to ask, this could easily blow up in our faces, and then it would be very troublesome."

Gu Dongfang glared at him.

"We share a room. You think I wouldn't know if he wrote a letter? If he does, I have a way to intercept it too. There's no way this will be exposed."

Feng Aiguo was tempted, but he was somewhat suspicious of Gu Dongfang's eagerness.

"Baby, don't test me. You're the only one in my heart, and don't think about leaving me either."

Gu Dongfang lightly punched him twice, pretending to be angry.

"Who's testing you? I'm doing this because I care about you, because I want to help you plan. How could you think of me like that!"

Seeing how serious he was, Feng Aiguo pulled him into a hug, a smile spreading across his face.

"I really haven't spoiled you for nothing these past two years. If you can help me land Yan Bai, I'll naturally listen to your arrangements."

Gu Dongfang felt a wave of relief. With half the plan successful, he pressed on.

"See how much I care about you? You have to treat me right in the future."

Feng Aiguo immediately laughed and pinned him down.

"I'll take good care of you right now..."

Gu Dongfang let out a startled cry, cursing inwardly:

Not again... what an animal!