Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âWhatâs wrong?â Gu Shaoting sensed her unease.
âToday, you and Joy went back to the Gu Familyâs mansion,â Shu Panâs tone was affirmative.
As soon as Gu Shaoting heard this, he knew that little traitor Joy had spilled the beans.
âYeah, Mom came back from her trip, so I went to see her on the way,â Gu Shaoting didnât want her to feel burdened.
âDid you two have a fight?â Shu Pan asked cautiously.
âNo, what nonsense are you thinking? Just wait for me to come back obediently,â Gu Shaoting hugged her even tighter.
Shu Pan nodded obediently.
Seeing her like that, Gu Shaoting couldnât resist.
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In the early morning, Gu Shaoting woke up promptly at seven because he had to catch a flight.
Meanwhile, Shu Pan was still lying in bed, the covers slightly slipping off, revealing the bruises and marks all over her body.
Gu Shaoting gently pulled up the covers for her, then got up and went to Joyâs room.
His phone was already on, and there was an incoming call. âMr. Gu, itâs almost time.â
âOkay, Iâll be down soon. You drive and wait for me downstairs,â Gu Shaoting said softly, worried about disturbing Shu Pan and Joy.
After getting ready, he decided to stop by the bedroom before leaving. He leaned down and kissed Shu Pan. She seemed to sense it and slowly opened her eyes.
âAre you leaving so early?â Shu Panâs throat was dry, making her voice hoarse.
âYeah, you donât have to go to work today. Just sleep a little longer. Joy hasnât woken up yet,â Gu Shaoting touched her cheek gently.
Shu Pan had intended to get up to see Gu Shaoting off, but she was too exhausted to move. As he was leaving, she held his hand. âRemember to call me when you get to France.â
âOkay,â Gu Shaoting smiled gently.
After Gu Shaoting left, Shu Pan felt the emptiness in the house and found it somewhat unsettling. Since it was the weekend and she hadnât visited her father and aunt in a long time, she decided to take Joy and go out.
When they returned, both elders were undoubtedly overjoyed. Auntie Lu glanced behind them, and Shu Pan found it odd.
âWhatâs wrong, Auntie Lu?â
âItâs nothing. Isnât he coming back with you?â Auntie Lu asked, displeased.
Shu Pan smiled, âHeâs on a business trip to France. Since itâs the weekend, we decided to come back and visit you.â
Lu Lifen noticed Shu Laide taking Joy out and grabbed Shu Panâs arm. âPanpan, has Shaoting mentioned anything about marriage to you?â
Shu Pan shook her head. She hadnât really thought about it, and it seemed Gu Shaoting hadnât brought it up either.
âAre you foolish? A woman must have status and recognition,â Auntie Lu said, with a look of frustration.
It was exasperating.
Seeing Auntie Luâs reaction, Shu Pan felt a mix of annoyance and gratitude. âWell, donât worry, Auntie Lu. Shaoting and I have only been together for a short time. We need time to adjust, especially since weâve been apart for so many years. Who knows if itâll work out?â Shu Pan comforted her. If Gu Shaoting didnât bring up marriage, she certainly wouldnât either. That would lower her value too much. Itâs not like she was desperate to get married.
âYour fatherâs birthday is next month. Bring him back here, and weâll ask him what he thinks about it,â Auntie Lu suggested after a moment of thought.
Shu Pan felt a bit stunned. Was this an attempt to pressure her into marriage?
She smiled wryly, âAuntie Lu, I know where I stand on this matter. Please donât worry.â
âWhen you two got married before, your father rarely inquired about anything happening at home on his birthday. But things are different now. If a man cares about you, heâll care about your family too,â Lu Lifen had always had some reservations about this son-in-law.
Now they would see how he behaved. If he wasnât the right person, they wouldnât agree..