"Brother Hai, whether you want to hit or scold me, just aim it at me," Fang Yue said while wiping her eyes. "As long as you don’t hit my face, so that Mingzhu doesn’t lose face at her in-laws’, that’s fine."
Fang Yue’s words also served as a reminder to Gu Hai that she, Fang Yue, had given birth to a fine daughter, Gu Mingzhu, who was truly the Gu Family’s precious gem. Not only was she intelligent, but she had also solved several problems for Gu Hai.
Gu Hai often said that Gu Mingzhu was his proudest daughter and that if Gu Mingzhu had been born male, she would definitely have been the best successor to the Gu Family.
As for Gu Mingcheng, aside from painting, he cared for nothing else. To study painting, he even went to Hangzhou City for school, which infuriated Gu Hai until he was puffing and glaring.
"Alright, there’s no need for apologies. You too are a victim. If anyone is to blame, it’s only the person who stole the child." Gu Hai’s voice was somewhat calm, unsettling Fang Yue a little.
Gu Hai said, "Although it has been twenty years and might be difficult to find her, we can always try."
Gu Hai naturally had no feelings for that unknown girl, but, if this daughter indeed had Panda Blood and could ensure that Gu Mingzhu had a safe childbirth, then Gu Hai wouldn’t mind raising another daughter in the future.
Therefore, knowing well that not everything Fang Yue said was true, Gu Hai didn’t care. He said, "Don’t let it happen again."
After saying that, Gu Hai stood up and went into the study.
Fang Yue sat on the bed and breathed a long sigh of relief. She could imagine Gu Hai’s anger, but since he had said "Don’t let it happen again", this incident seemed to have been resolved.
Mingzhu, her daughter, would definitely give birth to her grandchild safely.
"Hey, wait a moment."
Gu Mingcheng was buying paints in the store and had just finished when he ran into a familiar face. He hurriedly gave chase.
"Girl in the pink dress, please wait a moment."
Gu Mingcheng strode quickly to catch up, forgetting to pick up the paints he had just bought. He rushed forward, blocking their path.
"Who are you?" Xu Nian’an protected Xu Nianhua behind him, looking at Gu Mingcheng with a hostile expression.
Gu Mingcheng’s face flushed red instantly as he stammered at Xu Nianhua, unable to explain properly.
"Sister, do you know him?" Xu Nian’an asked Xu Nianhua. They had encountered Zou Yaru yesterday while out, which had disturbed their mood, and now they had come across a strange boy.
The eighteen-year-old Gu Mingcheng indeed looked very young and unripe.
Xu Nianhua shook her head. Although she knew he was Gu Mingcheng, at the moment, she still did not recognize him.
"Then let’s go," Xu Nian’an said, protecting Xu Nianhua as he turned to leave.
"Last year, in the summer, at Huaming Lake, I was painting by the lakeside, and I saw you," Gu Mingcheng quickly said as they were about to leave. "I painted a picture, and it’s still at my place now."
"Who gave you permission to just draw my sister?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian’an was immediately displeased. He was half a head taller than Gu Mingcheng and looked down at him, saying, "Let me tell you, my sister is not someone you can just draw as you please. A kid like you is not fit."
"I, you, she..." Gu Mingcheng faltered, unable to articulate his words.
"Brother," Xu Nianhua called out, stopping Xu Nian’an, who closed his mouth, but still looked at Gu Mingcheng with a guarded expression. Xu Nianhua asked, "You said you drew me?"
"Yeah," Gu Mingcheng nodded, then quickly added, "I drew a profile of you, it’s really beautiful. Next time I’ll bring it to you. What’s your name?" Gu Mingcheng summoned his courage to ask.