Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Shu Pan felt uneasy seeing Ye Xiaomengâs low spirits, but she felt helpless. All she could do was silently pray for better days for her friend.
Xiaomeng had already endured so much hardship to find her current happiness; it would be cruel to take it away now.
After exchanging a few words, the heavy conversation dampened their spirits, and they soon parted ways after their shopping trip.
When Shu Pan returned home and found that neither Gu Shaoting nor Joy had returned yet, she was surprised. Checking the time, she decided to call Gu Shaoting. The phone rang several times before he finally answered, on the verge of being automatically disconnected.
âShaoting, why havenât you and Joy come back yet? Have you eaten?â Shu Pan asked with concern.
âWe⦠have something to take care of. Weâll be back later,â Gu Shaoting replied somewhat evasively, hinting at something he couldnât disclose to Shu Pan.
âOkay, then. Iâll take a nap. Call me when youâre back,â Gu Shaoting didnât want to elaborate, and Shu Pan didnât press further. Everyone had their own little secrets.
Gu Shaoting was unsure where to start. While they were at the golf course, he received a call from Song Can, who had just returned from overseas and hadnât seen him in a long time. She asked him to come home, bringing Joy along as well.
Joy was her granddaughter, but she had never called Song Can âgrandmaâ before.
Initially, Gu Shaoting wanted to refuse because he hadnât discussed it with Shu Pan. But then he realized that since he was about to propose to Shu Pan, he needed to inform Song Can about it as well.
So he took Joy back to the Gu family mansion.
âDaddy, whose house is this?â Joy asked curiously, not recalling ever being here before.
âThis is Daddyâs house, and itâs also Joyâs house. But right now, Grandma lives here,â Gu Shaoting patiently explained.
âGrandma?â Joy was unfamiliar with the term.
âYes, itâs Daddyâs mom. You call her Grandma, okay?â Gu Shaoting clarified.
Joy nodded, seeming to understand.
They had barely reached the doorstep when Song Can opened the door, having already heard their voices from inside.
âOh my_ whoâs thig little darling?â
Joy felt a bit shy. She glanced at Gu Shaoting, who gave her an encouraging look, and then softly said, âGrandma.â
âGood girl, come on in. Grandma bought some fresh fruits,â Song Can said, pulling Joy inside.
Gu Shaoting followed behind, feeling like a transparent person.
âMom, I want to talk to you about something,â Gu Shaoting said after letting Joy go play in the room.
âWhat is it?â Song Can responded absentmindedly. After all, now that her son was grown up and had his own decisions, informing her of his decisions was just a formality. He didnât really care about her opinion.
âIâm going to marry Shu Pan soon,â Gu Shaoting announced solemnly.
âWhat?â Song Canâs brow furrowed upon hearing this sudden news.
âJust as you heard. I hope youâll attend our wedding and bless us,â Gu Shaoting said, expecting her opposition.
âShaoting, havenât you reconsidered? Youâve already been married once, and it ended in divorce. It proves that youâre not suitable for each other. You have a child together, but that doesnât necessarily mean you have to get married again,â Song Can advised earnestly.
If he remarried Shu Pan, she would likely become the subject of ridicule in high society.
All of her friendsâ daughters-in-law were either wealthy or talented. Unlike Shu Pan, who was so ordinary and couldnât assist Shaoting in any meaningful way..