It was really late by the time they returned home after Gu Niannian's IV drip. Fang Yaru was still a little worried, staying in Gu Niannian's room, and refused to leave. Gu Nianbin tried to get her to bed, saying that he would stand guard by Niannian's side. Fang Yaru asked Du Xiaoxian to stay as well since she was more experienced.
In the end, everyone left, leaving only Gu Nianbin and Du Xiaoxian. One sat while the other stood, and it was rather awkward.
Gu Niannian was fast asleep. She had rosy cheeks, and her long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings. The orange glow of the night light shone down on her glossy black hair. She looked like a little angel. Gu Nianbin crouched down beside the bed and looked at his daughter quietly.
She looked a little like Du Xiaoxian but looked even more like Gu Shanshan as well as the personality. Although she was still young, he could already see that she was going to be a great beauty when she gr
Lu Haochen had been suffering from insomnia almost every night ever since Du Xiaoxian left. He would toss and turn for ages before finally falling asleep in the wee hours.But tonight was not as bad as usual. What Xiao Meiyuan said had done its stuff. He thought for a long time and found the situation laughable. Was it hereditary? Why did both he and his father fall in love with women they should not have fallen in love with? But if his father could get over the heartbreak, why couldn't he? He had always seen his father as a role model. The man had been strong and independent since he was young. He maintained strict self-discipline. He hoped he could become an outstanding person like his father when he was older.Since his father could get over it, he would be able to as well!He stopped his imagination from running wild and was able to sleep better that night. The next morning, he woke up early and went out for a morning run in high spi
When she saw Du Huayue standing in the main hall of the Gu family, Du Xiaoxian was pleasantly surprised. Gu Niannian was even happier to see him. She jumped toward Du Huayue and hugged his neck, calling out in a warm voice, "Uncle, are you here to see me?""Of course. I miss you." Du Huayue hugged her and kissed her. He then gave her the toys he brought. "Do you like them?""Yes!" Gu Niannian hugged the big Barbie doll and answered with a smile."Brother Ah Yue, why are you here?" Du Xiaoxian smiled and asked, "Why didn't you give me a heads-up?"Du Huayue looked at her up and down. "I see that Niannian is dressed beautifully and looks like the young lady of a rich family. But why don't you look like the young madam of a rich family at all?" He frowned. "Your clothes..."Du Xiaoxian smiled guiltily. "I have nothing to do, so..."Gu Niannian said quickly, "Mommy now works as a servant at Grandmother'
Lu Haochen was nervously pacing back and forth in the hotel room. He was not confident that Du Huayue would be able to get Du Xiaoxian back from the Gu family on his own. He knew that Du Huayue was not a match for Gu Nianbin. Even if Gu Nianbin was not there, Gu Nianbin's father would not be an easy opponent. After all, Gu Nianbin's father once defeated Lu Haochen's father, Lu Dingshen. Lu Haochen had never seen someone more powerful than his father in his life!When Du Huayue returned to the hotel room, the ashtray had already been filled with the cigarette butts that Lu Haochen had finished smoking. Seeing Du Huayue return alone, he knew that things did not work out. Although he was mentally prepared for this, he was still a little disappointed."Did Xiaoxian refuse to come back with you?" He guessed the reason.Du Huayue nodded dejectedly. "I did everything I could. I pleaded and cajoled, but she didn't budge. It's like she's possesse
Even Gu Niannian was silent on the way back. She was probably a little scared after witnessing the fight between the adults.She did not want to go back with Gu Nianbin because he looked very scary. There were bruises on his face and bloodstains at the corners of his mouth. The scariest part was the fact that his gaze looked as sharp as a knife, sending chills down her spine. When he carried her out in his arms earlier, Gu Niannian had looked at Lu Haochen pitifully. She wished that he could take her away instead.But Father Lu just stood there and stared at her mommy silently.Her mommy, however, looked worriedly at Father Gu. Niannian really couldn't understand the adults!Du Xiaoxian sat in the backseat with Gu Niannian in her arms. She peeked at the rearview mirror several times. Gu Nianbin was driving in silence. His serious expression revealed his anger!She thought that Gu Nianbin would drive home right a
Lu Haochen had been awake for long, but he was not willing to get out of bed. He kept staying in bed until the doorbell rang. He knew it was Du Huayue, so he got up and opened the door.Du Huayue saw that Lu Haochen was still in his pajamas and his hair was tousled. He looked as if he had just gotten up from the bed. Du Huayue said, "President Lu, we have to figure out what to do about Xiaoxian!""What can I do?" Lu Haochen said grumpily, "You saw what happened yesterday. She chose to leave with Gu Nianbin."Du Huayue muttered, "I think Niannian doesn't want to go with him.""So what if Niannian doesn't want to go with him?" Lu Haochen said angrily, "Can she influence Xiaoxian?""In the beginning, Xiaoxian didn't let you go to our home because Niannian was making a fuss at home. She called you when she had no other choice. That was how you and Xiaoxian got closer." Du Huayue felt that they could give this a try.
Gu Guangxian and Fang Yaru wanted to hold a grand birthday party for Gu Niannian.The news that the Gu family had a granddaughter had long spread among the upper-class circle of G City. Although Gu Niannian was an illegitimate child in the eyes of outsiders, she was still a precious granddaughter to Gu Guangxian and Fang Yaru. To them, Gu Niannian was a blessing from the heaven and the future of the Gu family. All the gossip was nonsense to them. In their opinion, Gu Nianbin and Du Xiaoxian would eventually get married. It was just a matter of time.Therefore, Gu Guangxian insisted on hosting a grand event. He wanted everyone in G City to know that Gu Niannian was the young lady of the Gu family. His other intention was to make the women who were eyeing Gu Nianbin retreat. He and his wife considered Du Xiaoxian as their daughter-in-law.Although Gu Guangxian retired years ago, he still had his connections. Many other retired big shots sh
Gu Nianbin's hand was hot and dry, which made Du Xiaoxian feel a sense of peace that she had not felt for a long time. She looked up at him. He lowered his head and smiled. He then suddenly retracted his hand and hugged her. Du Xiaoxian was only stunned for a second. Then her heart felt like it was shooting out dazzling and eye-catching fireworks. She hugged his waist tightly and buried her head in his embrace. She almost cried.However, Gu Nianbin soon withdrew from the hug and wrapped his arm back around her waist. "President Lu, why are you so late? I thought you weren't going to come!"Lu Haochen glanced at the hand on Du Xiaoxian's waist and smiled coolly. "How could I not come to Niannian's birthday party? There was quite a lot of traffic on the road."Only then did Du Xiaoxian understand why Gu Nianbin had hugged her out of the blue. It was all for Lu Haochen to see. The blush on her face gradually faded as she forced a smile. "Br
When Xia Xiaowan heard that Du Xiaoxian had returned, she really wanted to go and see her at the Gu family's residence. However, when she recalled what she had done in the past, she felt too embarrassed to see her.Gu Niannian's birthday party was an opportunity for her. She provided the venue with whatever they needed for free, shipping flowers and food by air. She wished that she could provide everything. Gu Guangxian disagreed and said that this was the Gu family's matter, so he could not let her pay for it. He wanted Gu Nianbin to settle the accounts properly. However, she refused to accept any money except for the venue fee. Only then did Gu Nianbin give up.In fact, spending money was the most she could contribute to this banquet. Compared to the suffering that Du Xiaoxian and Gu Nianbin suffered over the past few years, Xia Xiaowan really felt that it would not be too much even if she and Jiang Kaiwei kneeled and apologized before Du Xiaoxian.