Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Gu Shaoting and Tong Fei each had their thoughts, and they both fell silent, focusing on their meal. Gu Shaotingâs mind often wandered to the adorable little Joy and Shu Pan.
Tong Feiâs face seemed somewhat blurry.
After dinner, Gu Shaoting dropped Tong Fei off at her home. He felt troubled and decided to call He Ming to go for a drink.
âWhere are you? Come out for a drink,â Gu Shaoting assumed He Ming would agree.
To his surprise, He Ming declined, his voice fluctuating over the phone. âTing, itâs not a good time right now. Weâll talk later.â
He Ming hung up after speaking.
Gu Shaoting looked at the disconnected call, feeling puzzled. He pondered for a moment and unconsciously drove to Shu Panâs building. As he looked at the location, his heart softened.
Wen Chi returned home to find his mother busy. He went over to help, and Mrs. Wen gave him a strange look.
She thought, âWhatâs going on today? Being so attentive for no apparent reason.â
In her puzzlement, Wen Chi cautiously began, âMom, Shu Pan is really a good girl. I want to date her with the intention of marriage.â
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wen dropped the cloth she was holding onto the table heavily.
She thought that by not mentioning it recently, Wen Chi had understood her stance and wouldnât bring it up again. But his feelings had remained unchanged all along.
If Wen Chi were to marry Shu Pan, how would others see him, how would they view their family?
Mrs. Wen didnât speak, and Wen Chi, noticing her solemn expression, continued, âMom, I hope you understand. I truly like Shu Pan, and her daughter Joy is really adorable.â
âWhat did she feed you, a love potion thatâs made you infatuated with her day in and day out?â Mrs. Wenâs anger grew at the thought.
âIn any case, I donât agree.â
Wen Chi, worried about her high blood pressure, didnât want to upset her further. He hugged her and said, âOkay, okay, I wonât say anything more.â Mrs. Wen looked at Wen Chi and felt that he had become obsessed.
The next day at noon, Mrs. Wen brought a handbag to Shu Panâs company building just as work was ending. She called Shu Pan, hoping to have a conversation with her.
The moment Shu Pan received the call, her heart skipped a beat. She didnât expect Mrs. Wen to reach out to her.
She quickly packed her things and came out. They sat down at a restaurant to the left of the companyâs entrance.
âIt doesnât matter. I came to see you this time, and I think you know why. I hope you can break up with Wen Chi. You two arenât a good match,â Mrs. Wen got straight to the point. She didnât want to beat around the bush.
âAuntie, is this about Joy, my daughter?â Shu Pan responded calmly.
âThatâs one reason. Besides, we hope that Wen Chi can marry someone from an appropriate family. Shu Pan, this society is very practical, and we live under the scrutiny of others.â
âWen Chi has been outstanding since childhood, and he doesnât need my worry. His father and I have high hopes for him. Auntie, I hope you can understand and consider separating from him.â
Mrs. Wenâs words pierced Shu Panâs heart like needles. She knew this outcome was expected, and she truly appreciated his efforts, but she couldnât ignore his motherâs feelings.
A love that wasnât blessed was not happiness.
âAuntie, I understand,â Shu Pan replied softly..