Chapter 836: Chapter 836 Then compensate me well Chapter 836: Chapter 836 Then compensate me well Gu Qianru came out carrying the freshly washed apples just in time to hear the conversation, “Xiaoxin, don’t just dote on the children. While you’re young, make more romantic memories to reminisce about when you’re old. That’s really nice.”
Wang Xiaoxin glanced at her son who was eating joyfully in the dining room and then at her husband who was sitting to the side watching her, feeling overwhelmingly happy, “Okay, we’ll splurge once too.”
Luo Qiao smiled and said, “Sister-in-law, that’s the spirit.”
Old Master Gu came out, looked at the children in the living room with a hint of reluctance. Gu Qianru saw the expression on the old man’s face and knew exactly what he was thinking.
She poured a cup of honey water for Old Master Gu and placed it in front of him, “Dad, they’ll come back when they have holidays. Besides, the kids are all grown up now; they can take the bus by themselves to visit during the summer vacation.”
Gu Junfeng and Gu Qihao nodded in agreement. Gu Junfeng said, “Dad, in a few years, I will apply for a transfer back to the Capital to stay by your side, and I won’t go anywhere else.”
In his heart, this was his real father, who had nurtured him and taught him how to be a person. He would never be able to repay his dad for giving him this second chance at life.
Gu Qihao added, “Dad, what second brother said is also what I’m thinking. Please take good care of yourself. We’ll come back to check on you whenever we have holidays.”
Gu Qianru laughed, “All right, you’re acting as if dad can’t bear to part with you. You can focus on your work. I’m here to take care of everything at home. Besides, Yichen got married, and we still have Stone and Taifeng here. Don’t worry.”
Sitting on the side, Gu Kairong said, “Dad, do you want to come stay with me for a few days?”
Old Master Gu replied with relief, “No need, you all don’t have to worry about me. With Qianru, Yixuan, and Yichen here, what is there to worry about? Plus, with Stone and Taifeng, the house is bustling as it is.”
Gu Ziyi suddenly spoke up, “How about I stay behind to keep Grandpa company? I’ll have to come back to the Capital City to study next year anyway.”
Gu Junfeng frowned, “You’re already in your second year of high school, you’ll be taking the college entrance exams next year. If your studies can’t keep up with the pace here, don’t be ridiculous.”
Old Master Gu said, “Listen to your dad, this is not a joking matter.”
Gu Qianru, seeing Luo Qiao, asked about the book signing event that day. Luo Qiao gave a brief overview and then remembered the box in the back seat of the car, “Brother Chen, did you bring the box from the back seat of the car?”
Lu Yichen pointed towards the entrance, “Do you want to see it?”
Luo Qiao nodded. Lu Yichen stood up and moved it over for her. After checking everything, Luo Qiao felt relieved. Aside from some handicrafts, the box mostly contained manuscripts and notebooks. She felt better knowing that; if there had been anything valuable, she would have had to ask Tiong Qiufeng to return it.
Luo Qiao invited the children in the room to pick out what they liked, and after carefully checking the rest, she said to Lu Yichen, “Please donate the rest to the welfare institution.”
Lu Yichen reached out and ruffled Luo Qiao’s hair, “Okay.”
Lu Hao ran over and said to Luo Qiao, “Auntie, will you tell us a story today?”
Luo Qiao smiled and pinched his cheek, “If you want to hear a story, Auntie will tell one.”
Lu Hao laughed, showing his small canine teeth, and tugged Luo Qiao toward the sitting room, “Let’s go, let’s go listen to a story.”
The conversation continued in the living room, with Lu Yichen occasionally glancing towards the sitting room, much to the amusement of Wang Xiaoxin and Gu Qianru.
Wang Xiaoxin couldn’t take it anymore. She stood up and said, “Hao Hao, it’s time to rest. We have to get up early tomorrow.”
Lu Hao said with reluctance, “Auntie, when I have my next vacation, I’ll come back to listen to your stories.”
Luo Qiao rubbed the little guy’s head, “Okay, when you come back for vacation, Auntie will tell you another story.”
After showering, Luo Qiao came out to find Lu Yichen holding a cup of milk for her. He handed it to her, then took the towel from her hands and began to dry her hair, “Drink the milk first, or it will get cold.”
Luo Qiao downed the milk in one go and leaned into Lu Yichen’s embrace, “Brother Chen, tomorrow I have to leave with the group to Shanghai, and I’m reluctant to leave you.”
Lu Yichen tossed the towel aside, took the cup from her hand, placed it on a table nearby, handed her some warm water to drink, and then said, “Then, make it up to me well.”
Just as Luo Qiao was about to tell him he was being inappropriate, her mouth was sealed by his. The long night was deeply passionate, and even the moon turned shy and hid behind the clouds.