The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 375 - 385: Look at with New Eyes

Chapter 375: Chapter 385: Look at with New Eyes

The old lady laughed heartily as she ruffled her little granddaughter’s head and said, "It’s not noisy at all, the racket is what makes it lively! Alright, bring over the chime bells, and let our little girl clink and clank away to her heart’s content, just like setting off firecrackers."

As brave as a calf that doesn’t fear tigers, the fourth young miss clasped a hammer-like object in each plump little hand. As soon as the chime bells were set up, she excitedly started to bang on them. But the sound... actually proved the old lady right, it really was like a barrage of firecrackers.

She was young and cute, so no one became upset over the unpleasant noise; instead, the whole family laughed and enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

Next was the eldest sister, who chose a set of drums to play.

Witnessing the delicate young woman wielding large mallets to strike the drums genuinely startled Gu Youyou.

She wasn’t playing an ordinary musical drum, it was a war drum.

Wow, the taste of the young misses of the Yue family is truly... extraordinary.

As the drumming ceased, and with Marquess Yue’s applause and cheers, Gu Youyou understood that in this house, while it was important to appease the old lady overtly, it was also key to win favor with Marquess Yue.

If Marquess Yue was pleased, then so was the old lady, and when she was happy, the whole family followed suit.

"Very good, very good, Ashuang’s drumming isn’t bad either, complements Axue’s zither just perfectly," the old lady commented.

Drums and zither pairing up?

Seeing the eldest miss receive praise too, the Marchioness’s expression turned sour.

Then it was the turn of the cousin and Gu Youyou to pick up the last two lots.

Gu Youyou took a look and saw that she had drawn number six, the very last one.

The order didn’t matter; last is just last.

The cousin and the third sister each chose a pipa and a flute; it was quite remarkable that none of the young ladies chose the same instrument, showcasing the diverse talents of the Marquis Residence’s ladies.

Soon, it was Gu Youyou’s turn. Yue Ruxue lifted her chin and walked up to her, taking pleasure in Youyou’s predicament, "It’s your turn, what instrument will you choose? Just a reminder, the rules say you can’t pick an instrument that’s been played by us. Oh dear, your options are pretty limited now."

Cannot repeat, huh?

Only then did Gu Youyou realize why each miss had chosen a different instrument.

She stood up, bypassed Yue Ruxue, and respectfully bowed to the old lady on the high platform, inquiring, "Old lady, may I ask what instruments are available in the residence?"

The old lady gestured to the house servant in charge of music and said, "This is Doctor Gu’s first time participating in such an event, and she’s unfamiliar with our family’s collection of instruments. Take her to the instrument room to choose."

"Yes, old lady," responded the house servant, then said to Gu Youyou, "Doctor Gu, please follow me!"

Gu Youyou followed the house servant through a Shuixie, around the long corridor, and quickly arrived at the instrument hall.

Though the Yue Residence was a warrior’s home, it had a rather complete collection of musical instruments.

The house servant in charge of the music was very responsible, introducing each instrument in detail.

"Doctor Gu, apart from the zither, drums, pipa, flute, and chime bells that the young ladies have already used, you may pick any other instrument."

Gu Youyou examined each item on the racks.

Ocarina? That thing is exhausting, and she couldn’t play it.

Konghou? Her hands were too short, and she hadn’t learned it.

Horn? Forget about it; she was even less experienced with it.

The dulcimer and the Yueqin might be an option, but given the soul-stilling sound of Yue Ruxue’s guqin earlier and her own less than proficient skills, opting for these two instruments would mean defeat.

Suddenly, Gu Youyou’s gaze swept over a large object in the corner covered by a black cloth, which stirred a faint sense of familiarity. The object was quite big, and though hidden, it piqued her curiosity.

"What’s this?" Gu Youyou inquired of the house servant in charge of the music.

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