Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Shu Pan looked at him and sighed. Forget it, let him stay. Then, she took Joyâs hand and returned to the house.
Shu Laide and Auntie Lu sat there with heavy expressions. The atmosphere became awkward.
Auntie Lu finally couldnât help but say, âPanpan, is the Uncle Gu that Joy mentioned Gu Shaoting?â
âYes.â Shu Pan nodded gently and then asked Joy to play in the room.
âAre you two together? Did he know that Joy was his daughter? Does he want Joy?â Auntie Lu suddenly thought of this.
âHe knew about it a long time ago and took good care of us. I didnât hear him mention custody of Joy,â said Shu Pan truthfully.
âPanpan, you can decide on this matter yourself. As long as you feel happy,â said Aunt Lu earnestly. Aunt Lu was also thinking that if Gu Shaoting turned over a new leaf and loved her and her daughter, it would be a good idea. After all, he was Joyâs Daddy. It would be good for the childâs growth.
âI just donât like that kid. Why should he divorce and do as he wants to?â said Shulaide angrily.
âDad, youâre already so old. Donât be angry. Take care of your health.â Shu Panâs lips twitched helplessly.
âItâs okay. I know my body. Panpan, youâve grown up. Daddy canât decide for you anymore. Itâs fine as long as youâre happy.â Shu Laide only had one daughter. As long as his daughter was happy, he would be satisfied.
Shu Laide was stretching his muscles at the side.
Shu Pan knew that her father would feel uncomfortable if he didnât beat Gu Shaoting up.
âPanpan, go and call him in. Itâs not good for the neighbors to see him standing at the door,â said Auntie Lu.
Shu Pan glanced at Shu Laide. Seeing that he didnât object, she went out.
âLetâs go in.â Shu Pan saw Gu Shaoting standing there as if he was being punished.
âDad agreed?â Gu Shaoting still had to ask. If the old man disagreed, he would stand outside until he did.
âHe didnât object.â After that, Shu Pan went in, and Gu Shaoting followed her.
Perhaps he had stood there long and didnât move, but his feet were numb now.
âDad, Auntie Luâ¦â After entering the door, Gu Shaoting didnât have his usual cold and domineering attitude as he greeted them carefully.
Auntie Lu looked at his expression, which was hard to read.
âSit down. Since youâre looking for Panpan, I hope youâre sincere and can let go of the hatred in your heart. Pan Pan has suffered these few years. Itâs not something an ordinary person can endure,â said Auntie Lu. Her voice was a little choked.
âI know.â Gu Shaoting felt nothing but regret and self-blame.
âWe wonât get involved in your matters. You can make your own decisions.â
After saying this, Shu Laide went into the room to play with Joy.
Gu Shaoting and Shu Pan looked at each other. Gu Shaoting smiled from the bottom of his heart. Although his face hurt a little, it was all worth it. After staying at home for half a day, they set off for Bin City.
This time, his mood was different from when he came.
Gu Shaoting finally relaxed a little.
âSend me and Joy to my place later,â said Shu Pan, sitting in the front passenger seat.
âIâm worried. Itâs not safe there. You should return to the house tomorrow and move back to Shuimu Qinghua. Tong Yuan has just been renovated. Leave it for some time before you move in.â
Gu Shaoting returned to his usual authoritarian manner.
Shu Pan looked at him and frowned.
Gu Shaoting saw that she didnât look right. He said softly, âIâm perturbed. I donât know what else Lord Long and the others will do. Letâs return to Shuimu Qinghua first and talk about it later, okay?â Gu Shaoting finally convinced Shu Pan..