Hua Lian had already changed her clothes from the brothel. At this time, she was just an ordinary girl, dressed very plainly. The material was not good, and she only wore a silver hairpin on her head.
Gu Chengyu's eyes were on the tray in her hand, and the bowl on it was still steaming.
Hua Lian blessed Gu Chengyu, "The slave family wanted to express their congratulations to the young master yesterday, but the young master was busy with work and could not be disturbed. I got up early today and made some yam and shredded chicken porridge for the young master to express my feelings.
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After saying that, he placed the tray on the tables beside him.
Gu Chengyu was embarrassed. He was a guest no matter what. How could he wash his hands and make soup for himself? At the same time, he also felt a little awkward having a woman staying in his house.
In fact, it was because he was the only male master in the house, and he was living with a woman. If he told her about it, he would feel that something would happen between the two of them.
"Miss Hua Lian is interested, don't be so polite. Ah! By the way, since Miss Hua Lian has said goodbye, the name Hua Lian must be useless. Does she want to change her name?"
Gu Chengyu thanked Hua Lian, but did not reach out for the bowl of yam and shredded chicken porridge. It seemed that Hua Lian had not saved anything privately in the brothel. Whether it was the clothes on her body or the porridge, it must have been because she had no money.
No matter who is in the house, there will be a monthly amount of money every month. Since Hua Lian comes to live in the house, they will also receive money every month, including clothes for the four seasons. These do not cost much, and Gu Chengyu will not be stingy.
Hua Lian heard the words and nodded in agreement, "The slave family was about to discuss this matter with the young master, but the slave family only recognized a few words and couldn't think of a good name, so they came to ask the young master to think of a good name."
"Oh! Did you forget your childhood name? Do you still remember your last name?" Gu Chengyu put the practiced calligraphy aside and then looked at Hua Lian seriously.
Hua Lian shook her head, "I just remember that my nickname at home is Juer, which is the kind of orange we eat."
"Does that girl have a last name that she wants?" Gu Chengyu also knew that she was young at that time, so she might not be able to remember it. Besides, girls from ordinary farmers or market families usually have their names given to them late. When they are four or five years old,
Most of them are called by nicknames.
Although the girls of the Gu family were given names early, they were all given randomly, like Gu Lian, Gu Lan, Gu Xing, etc., without much thought.
Hua Lian just pinched the corner of her clothes and said, "Young Master, you can name me whatever you want! You can call me whatever you want."
Gu Chengyu felt a headache when he heard this. When a woman says this, it is like going to the street to eat with a girl in her previous life. Asking what she is going to eat, the usual answer is casual. However, do you think you can really be casual? Then
You are wrong. You have to report ten or eight places to get food.
Gu Chengyu thought for a moment, "How about calling her Ji Furui?"
Lotus is a lotus flower that has already opened. There is a sentence in the Luo Shen Fu: "It is as bright as a lotus flower coming out of Lubo." It is also a lotus flower, so it is called a woman.
A name like Hua Lian is a bit frivolous, but the name Fu Rui still looks feminine and solemn. Gu Chengyu also plans to think of a few for Hua Lian to choose from.
Out of Gu Chengyu's expectation, Hua Lian actually agreed, "The Nu family likes this name very much, so this is it!"
Gu Chengyu was stunned. He thought he could afford someone like him, but he didn't expect Hua Lian to be so easy to talk to. However, since he said so, he wouldn't be too troublesome.
"From now on, the slave family, no, the little girl will be called Ji Furui from today on. Thank you for the name, Master." Hua Lian glanced at Gu Chengyu, her eyes full of smiles.
She completely got rid of the past and became a virtuous woman. This was all given by Gu Chengyu. As she muttered this name, the joy in her heart seemed to burst out. She suppressed the pounding of her heart and urged Gu Chengyu to let her
He drank porridge with shredded yam and chicken.
After Ji Furui left happily, Gu Chengyu called Li Chun.
"In the future, when the government issues monthly orders, prepare one for Miss Hua Lian. Just give her five taels of silver for a month! Other clothes for the four seasons, four sets for each season. During the New Year and holidays, just give them the wedding money given yesterday.
In addition, Hua Lian has changed her name, her surname is Ji and her given name is Fu Rui. From now on, she will be called Miss Ji in the house."
Gu Chengyu's words really surprised Li Chun. Are you planning to stay in the mansion forever? The young master even named the girl Hua Lian. Li Chun felt that Hua Lian was quite scheming. Seeing how silent she was, she didn't seem to come here on weekdays.
To disturb the young master, the only method available is to moisturize things quietly.
Does the young master know what Hua Lian is thinking? Li Chun glanced at Gu Chengyu, who looked as usual, and couldn't guess what Gu Chengyu was thinking.
In fact, Li Chun didn't know that Gu Chengyu was also worried! Ji Furui's stay in the house was not a long-term solution. He had to find a way to arrange her properly. For this, he didn't think of a good way now.
Suddenly, he had an idea, and he remembered that Guo Moruo and his brother and sister had to apply for household registration anyway, so it would be easier for him to take care of each other if they were registered together.
The more he thought about it, the more he thought it was a good idea. Now that he had thought of a way, Gu Chengyu didn't have to worry anymore. After a few days, he would ask both parties for their opinions. If they didn't mind, let them live together.
"Sir! Second aunt and grandma are here!"
Hearing this, Gu Chengyu put down the yam and shredded chicken porridge in his hand. As soon as he stood up, he saw Gu Wan walking towards him in a hurry.
"I knew you were practicing calligraphy. Didn't you say we were going to hold a banquet today? Why hasn't the underworld made preparations yet? It's really hard not to have a mistress in this mansion. Look at you, you don't know what to do."
Gu Wan carried the little bun into the study room and frowned at Gu Chengyu who was still standing in front of the desk.
Gu Chengyu stepped forward to take the little bun, and when he heard the soft voice of the little bun calling him uncle, he felt infinite joy in his heart. Sure enough, the sweet and soft little bun was still cute.
It's not that Gu Wan doesn't know etiquette. If Gu Chengyu is outside the study, then Gu Wan will never break in. The inner study is for calligraphy practice. Since Ming Yan has informed him, it means that he cannot see guests.
The three of them laughed and laughed for a while. Gu Wan saw the yam and shredded chicken porridge on the table, which was still steaming, "But you haven't eaten yet? You should eat it quickly!"
Gu Chengyu was about to answer, but Little Baozi beat him to it, "Eat, eat, Baozi wants to eat."
Gu Chengyu laughed dumbly, scooped a spoonful of the porridge in the bowl and handed it to the little bun, watching him eat it in big mouthfuls. Gu Wan sat aside, smiling at the uncle and nephew, who finished the porridge in one bite.
Suddenly, she remembered something, "Xiaobao! I heard that you brought back a girl last time?"
Gu Wan took the handkerchief and wiped the little bun's mouth, but her eyes were fixed on Gu Chengyu's expression.
Gu Chengyu put the bowl on the table. It seemed that Sun Xian and the others knew about this? However, he already had plans in mind for Ji Furui. Therefore, he spoke out because he knew Gu Wan's worries.