Lu Jingtian spoke, his probing gaze turning back to her.
For some reason, Lu Wanwan felt uneasy under that look, always sensing that her father expected more than just her opinions on his hardships and forgiveness.
In an instant, his expression returned to normal, and he gave a bitter smile, "You must hate Dad a lot, right? No matter the difficulties, you never opened up to Dad. It’s also my fault, I listened to your Aunt Lin... to that woman’s words, Dad was confused for a moment. Fortunately, that woman is now dead. Wanwan, you’re my only daughter now, and you only have Dad as your family."
"Dad, didn’t you still want to plead for Aunt Lin last time?" Lu Wanwan suddenly said, "Why has it changed to, fortunately, this woman is now dead?"
Lu Jingtian was startled, clearly not expecting that after six years, she would still remember that incident so vividly.
That detestable woman had threatened him, and he was utterly helpless.
Fortunately, someone completely dealt with her, allowing him to settle down.
He absolutely could not let Lu Wanwan know that he was also present when her mother died.
"After all these years, Dad has come to understand the foolish things he once did. Actually, Dad does have emotions, it’s just that he loved the wrong person. To have had sympathy for such a vicious woman back then... Over the years, Dad has figured it all out."
"Don’t talk about that anymore, I came here just because you mentioned the issue of shares." Lu Wanwan no longer had the mind to talk about any familial affection.
Perhaps she was too sensitive, but she genuinely didn’t feel that he ever truly cared about father-daughter affection, even now, it seemed only due to the pressure from Gu Annan.
Although she hated Lu Kexin, but Lu Kexin was still his biological daughter, whom he once cherished deeply, and now he could just as easily forget her, declaring her as his only daughter.
"Rest assured, Dad knows that Jin’an belongs to the Ye Family. Dad will give you the shares you deserve. No no no, not just the part you’re entitled to, but also what a father should give you. Wanwan, think of it as a wedding preparation from Dad. Dad can’t help you much now, but if Jin’an can be revived, at least you can hold your head high among the Gu Family."
Lu Wanwan coldly said, "Fine."
"There’s this, Dad needs to arrange a press conference, then formally sign the transfer of shares." Lu Jingtian observed her indifferent expression, "But I heard that the Gu Family matriarch’s birthday banquet is just a few days away, you’re going to Rongcheng in a couple of days, right? Then Dad will prepare everything, and we can proceed once you return, is that okay?"
"Then, let me know when you’re ready." Lu Wanwan stood up, having achieved this result made her trip worthwhile.
At least this time, he didn’t resist or find excuses not to let go.
"Wanwan, do you really not want to see Dad, not willing to sit for a while longer?"
"No need, I have other matters. You go ahead."
She found the façade of civility oppressive, even a moment longer felt suffocating.
If there were times they had no contact, she might recall the times when her father had been good to her.
But now, seeing his perfunctory and even ingratiating demeanor, she felt that the father from the past was long gone.
Or perhaps, that father had never existed at all, it was only because at that time, Jin’an was not yet in his hands.
Watching Lu Wanwan leave the office, Lu Jingtian’s smile gradually faded.
He still stared in that direction, his hands clenched tightly.