Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Zhang shook his head sadly. Although he had been with Gu Shaoting for a long time, he still couldnât figure out what was on his mind.
He knew that Gu Shaoting wasnât the type to be swayed by beauty. Over the years, countless young and beautiful women had thrown themselves at him, but he had never shown any interest.
However, the sudden news of his divorce from Madam had taken him by surprise. For a while, Mr. Gu had been frequently visiting home for meals, and Zhang had thought that their relationship was improving. Little did he know that he would hear about their divorce.
Zhang gazed at their departing figures, feeling a mixture of emotions.
After their meal, the two of them returned to the Gu Familyâs mansion. Gu Shaoting hadnât visited his grandfather in a long time. When his grandfather learned about his divorce from Shu Pan, he had actually thrown a teacup at him, luckily the tea inside wasnât scalding hot.
It was clear that his grandfather was extremely upset. Although more than three years had passed since then, his grandfather still occasionally held a grudge against him, giving him the cold shoulder.
According to Auntie Wang, Grandpa Gu often sighed and felt that Gu Shaoting had lost his senses by divorcing Shu Pan, who was such a great wife.
Back at the Gu Familyâs mansion, Auntie Wang informed them that Grandpa Gu was in his room. Gu Shaoting, knowing that his grandfather didnât have a good impression of Tong Fei, decided to go upstairs alone to avoid causing any trouble.
âGrandpa, how are you feeling today?â Gu Shaoting squatted beside his grandfather and asked.
âIâm fine as long as you donât upset me,â Grandpa Gu replied, still harboring resentment about Gu Shaotingâs divorce from Shu Pan. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âGrandpa, thatâs all in the past now. You should try to let it go. Tong Fei and I are doing well, and sheâs famous internationally,â Gu Shaoting said, though he wasnât sure if he was trying to convince his grandfather or himself.
âI wanted a daughter-in-law who was low-key, humble, and not scheming. Iâve seen more of the world than you ever could. If you donât listen to your elders, youâll suffer,â Grandpa Gu brought this sentence up every time he saw Gu Shaoting.
âAlright, Grandpa, I understand. Actually, Tong Fei is a good person. Youâll get to know her better with time,â Gu Shaoting continued to explain.
âAh, Iâm old and useless, canât manage so many things anymore,â Grandpa Gu shook his head, feeling melancholic.
âOkay, Grandpa, take care of yourself and rest more. Donât dwell on other things too much. Let everything happen naturally, okay?â
Grandpa Gu raised his hand and waved, signaling him to leave.
As Gu Shaoting descended the stairs, he saw Tong Fei chatting with Song Can.
âMom, you didnât go out today?â Gu Shaoting greeted them.
Then, he sat down across from them.
âShaoting, thatâs great. I was just talking to Tong Fei about you. Youâve been together for so long. Maybe itâs time to consider getting engaged. Girls are shy, so you should take the initiative,â Song Can advised Gu Shaoting.
âIâve been quite busy lately, so Iâm not considering this for now. Weâll talk about it later,â Gu Shaoting quickly declined.
Tong Feiâs expression darkened, and Song Can noticed it. She continued, âI can help you with that.â
Gu Shaoting didnât respond, and the atmosphere became a bit tense. Tong Fei
quickly added, âAuntie, Iâve also been very busy lately, and Iâm about to go abroad for a photoshoot. We donât need to rush this. Weâre doing well, so letâs discuss it later.â
Song Can looked at Tong Feiâs aggrieved expression and patted her hand.
âAlright then, once you both have some free time, weâll proceed..â