The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 373 - 383: Who Will Lose Face?

Chapter 373: Chapter 383: Who Will Lose Face?

And Gu Youyou, by now, had already grasped what she intended to do.

She responded with a meaningful smile in return.

No wonder she was quiet during the meal, it turns out she was waiting for her here.

Indeed, it was as if their minds were in sync. Just now, she was pondering how she compared to these young girls, and now one of them was pulling her into their game.

Their inquiries had concluded that Gu Youyou was indeed a country bumpkin, but she happened to be a Divine Doctor with exceptional talent, hence her medical skills. In all other aspects, she was just as unsophisticated. If not now, when else would be the perfect time to deal with her?

She was determined to seize this opportunity to show Jin Zijin the difference between this country girl and ladies of their standing, as well as to make this clueless Gu Youyou recognize her own status.

Lest in the future when she’s made to be inferior, she still remains defiant.

Yue Ruxue was cooing to the elder madam, her smile sweet as she said, "I notice Youyou sister-in-law looks about our age. Why not let her join in this year too, to play along with us?"

From afar, Yue Tingfang glanced over with a frown, muttering lowly, "Axue, according to the rules, this is to test the skills of the young ladies. Why involve Doctor Gu in this?"

However, Yue Ruxue replied, "It’s simply to make the New Year’s Eve observance less boring. With two or three hours to go, it would be too dull just among us sisters. Since Youyou sister-in-law seems about our age, let her play with us.

Besides, it’s not just for fun. The one who wins will get the biggest red envelope from Grandmother as a reward!"

Hearing this, Gu Youyou’s eyes lit up. The most authoritative elder in the Lingnan Marquis Residence must have quite the generous red envelope, and she just so happened to be planning to buy the courtyard of the bakery next door, only lacking silver.

"Grandmother, what do you say? Please?" Yue Ruxue continued to wheedle the elder madam.

Yue Rujing looked on at Gu Youyou as if relishing in her misfortune.

Jin Zijin’s expression was unreadable as he watched Gu Youyou, who smiled confidently, so he remained seated, not stepping in to help her out of the predicament.

The other young ladies, as well as the other women, watched the elder madam with anticipation.

They were eager to see for themselves just how capable the legendary female doctor was.

The elder madam, dizzy from Yue Ruxue’s cajoling, gently grasped her hand and said with a laugh, "Alright, stop pestering this old woman. Doctor Gu is not a member of the Yue Family, so it’s not for me to decide. We should ask what Doctor Gu thinks."

After saying this, she turned to Gu Youyou and said, "Doctor Gu, what do you think? If you don’t wish to participate, we won’t force you."

Gu Youyou stood up, curtsied slightly, and said with a faint smile, "New Year’s Eve is all about having a lively time. As long as the elder madam doesn’t mind this country girl, who isn’t fit for high society, sullying your eyes, I’m happy to join in."

Although her words might not have been very pleasant to hear, she had successfully fallen into their trap.

The elder madam laughed heartily, "Then it’s settled. Xia He, go add one more lot, let Doctor Gu have some fun too."

"Yes, elder madam!"

In the blink of an eye, a maidservant named Xia He brought out a lot, which was apparently ready beforehand, just waiting for her to walk into the trap.

On the other side, Yue Rujing said with a smile, "Senior brother, let’s go see too. Who knows if this prodigiously talented Doctor Gu can also handle music, chess, calligraphy, and painting!"

"Hmm," Jin Zijin nodded.

Yue Ruxue was the first to pick a lot. With a glimpse of her number, she secretly rejoiced, holding up the slip and declared, "I’m the first again this year!"

The elder madam said with a laugh, "Good, I hope your musical performance will also be number one. Decide on what you want to perform and have them bring it to you."