Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
As such, Shu Pan decided to keep quiet.
âPanpan, I think we should hire a part time helper to lighten your load. I used to have one, but I havenât asked her to come around since you came. I didnât know if youâd feel uncomfortable. Shall I rehire her?â
Shu Pan told him explicitly not to call her Panpan but he kept calling her that. She had no words.
âYou decide since this is your home. Itâs good to rehire her because I wonât be around much longer. At least thereâs someone to take care of you and clean your place.â Shu Pan went along with his words.
Gu Shaoting was so frustrated that he almost vomited blood. He didnât want to talk about it anymore.
As Gu Shaoting refused to see her, Tong Fei decided to approach his mother, Song Can.
Tong Fei didnât dress up as she would normally. She put only foundation on her face to look haggard and pitiful, which was the effect she was after. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
She wore athleisure with a pair of sunglasses and took a taxi to the old Gu residence with a set of high-end cosmetics.
Before she set off, she had already called to confirm that only Song Can was at home.
When she arrived, she pressed the doorbell. As expected, Song Can opened the door for her.
âAuntie, long time no see. I miss you so much.â As Tong Fei spoke, she handed the high-end cosmetics to Song Can.
âWhy did you buy me a gift? You shouldnât have. Your visit is already a gift to me.â Song Can beamed as she reached out to accept Tong Feiâs gift.
âNo trouble at all. These are products I endorse. I tried them and thought that they were quite good, so I got you a set.â Tong Fei said as she held Song Canâs arm.
âSigh, youâre still the best. You always think about me. Whatâs the use of having a son?â Song Can sighed. She gave birth to a son who only knew how to upset her.
âShaoting also thinks about you. Itâs just that heâs busy.â Tong Fei knew that Song Can loved her son very much. She said those things just to vent. She didnât really think that Gu Shaoting was unfilial.
âIs that so? He came back yesterday to see me only after I nagged and nagged. He only stayed for a while and told me that heâs leaving tomorrow for a business trip to France.â Song Can complained.
âShaoting is going on a business trip to France? What a coincidence. Iâm also going to France tomorrow to attend an award ceremony.â Tong Fei was overjoyed, thinking that lady luck was smiling on her.
Perhaps something romantic would happen in romantic France.
Tong Fei couldnât help but find out more about Gu Shaotingâs trip to France as she anxiously formulated a plan.
âThatâs great. Maybe youâll run into each other by chance there!â Song Can said with a smile.
âYeah. What will be, will be.â Tong Fei said shyly but, in her heart, she was determined to run into him.
She would create a romantic encounter for them in France.
âIâve been there, and Iâll tell you that you must watch your man carefully. There are too many temptresses out there.â Song Can said angrily as she thought about Shu Pan, whom she had never considered a temptress in the past.
But she was now the apple of Gu Shaotingâs eyes. Someone who mustnât be criticized, someone very precious and delicate.
Yesterday, when Song Can reminded Shu Pan of something she did that wasnât right, Gu Shaoting put on an unhappy face immediately and made her feel very awkward.
âAuntie, but the man also has to be willingâ¦â Tong Fei wished she could cast a voodoo spell on Gu Shaoting so he would listen to her.
âDonât worry, Auntie is on your side.â Song Can comforted.
âThank you, Auntie. Weâll meet again when I come back from my business trip.â said Tong Fei..