Section 6

Gu Zhoudao took a tissue to wipe the tears from the corner of her eyes, saying, "Dad will truly no longer be confused in the future"

No way. Fang Xuxu had regained most of her composure; she sat up and said, "The procuratorate— I remember that person from our class, Zheng Li. Isn't his whole family involved in the public security and judiciary? Your husband knows him too."

After a while, Gu Nian finally regained composure, "Dad, you cannot have any accidents, you need to stay with me. If you continue like this, I will not allow my children to recognize you in the future"

The heart clenches again, as if pricked by a needle, a dense and sharp pain. "He doesn't make me worry like you always do. He treats me well, really well." Her voice was hoarse.

Gu Nian smiled faintly, "He has some matters. I am truly sorry to disturb you on Saturday."

The two arrived at the procuratorate, and Zheng Li accompanied Gu Nian to meet Gu Zhoudao. As soon as Gu Zhoudao came out, he saw his daughter and quickly turned his face away, looking for a place to hide.

Gu Zhoudao and his wife exchanged glances, "How did you talk to Nian Nian?"

"Fang Xuxu asked me to go shopping, I will be out for a while, and may not return until the evening." Gu Nian felt a thin mist enveloping her vision, hazy and indistinct, making it difficult to see his face

Song Huaicheng squinted his eyes; he had just received a call from Zheng Li. Song Huaicheng did not expect Gu Nian to seek out Zheng Li on her own, and she had not mentioned a word of this to him. He rubbed his brow, and his gaze grew increasingly profound.

Gu Nian's expression was somewhat unpleasant. "I know."

Gu Nian sat cross-legged, her face tense, "Dad, how could you be confused again?"

Song Huaicheng stood at the door, his footsteps halted there, as the words of Gu Nian echoed in his ears

Outside, Gu Zhoudao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. Gu Zhoudao feared nothing in the world, but he was most afraid of this daughter, especially afraid of her getting angry

"Momentarily confused." Gu Zhoudao twitched his lips

"It's nothing," Zheng Li said, noticing her poor complexion. He comforted her, saying, "Don't worry too much. After you return, have a good conversation with your uncle."

Thinking of the relationship between her father and Song Huaicheng, her throat tightened a bit. Gu Zhoudao was a person who sought opportunities, sometimes acting contrary to common sense. However, Song Huaicheng could not stand such behavior at all. As a result, the relationship between the son-in-law and the father-in-law had always been lukewarm.

Gu Zhoudao raised his hand and said, "Nian Nian, Dad promises you that it will never happen again in the future." Who would complain about having too much money? He was also momentarily swayed by the persuasion of others

Gu Zhoudao quickly echoed, "Take it away, superstition!"

Xu Xu, do you know anyone working in the prosecutor's office? My father has encountered a bit of trouble

Song Huaicheng was not particularly surprised when he received the call, "Alright, I will come over shortly"

I understand. After hanging up the phone, Gu Nian fell into deep thought

Both the father and daughter wore solemn expressions as Gu Nian greeted Zheng Li and took her leave first

Upon arriving home, Aunt Qin had already prepared the brazier and pomelo leaves. "Old Gu, you have finally returned."

Gu Nian lay on the bed, and the best person in this world to her was her father, who was always so good to her, even if he deceived her, it was to spare her from feeling hurt. "Come in."

Gu Nian lowered her head and sniffled

Gu Nian stepped forward, grasped his sleeve, and without saying a word, firmly pulled him out.

Our family does not need money at all right now, so why do you have to? Do you know that this is illegal and could lead to imprisonment? If you really end up in jail, what am I supposed to do?

Gu Nian tightly clenched her hands, her palms drenched in cold sweat. Since last night, she had hardly closed her eyes, and dark circles had formed under her eyes. Fang Xuxu knew many people, so she quickly called Fang Xuxu.

"Alright, call me when you return, and I will come to pick you up." Song Huaicheng's voice was as steady as ever. In fact, he was quite good at taking care of others.

Gu Nian snorted and said, "Aunt Qin, take all these things away. My dad doesn't need them; he is capable enough to turn any danger into safety."

Gu Nian had been staying at her family home until evening, alone in her room, and unexpectedly fell into a deep sleep.

I will go ask. In fact, she wanted to say, "You can go directly to Song Huaicheng." However, when the words were on the tip of her tongue, Fang Xuxu still swallowed them back. Shouldn't we seek out Song Huaicheng when something goes wrong

Gu Nian moved the corner of his mouth and said, "Alright." He probably would not call him.

Gu Nian gritted her teeth, and a surge of anger instantly welled up within her

As soon as Zheng Li saw her, he asked, "Why are you alone? Where is Song Huaicheng?"

Rest assured, we are currently living very happily

Gu Zhoudao nodded repeatedly, gently running his hand along her spine, one stroke after another, "Why have you lost weight recently? Your face has become so sharp. Is it because of something wrong with your pregnancy?"

Gu Nian nodded slightly, her voice dry, "Thank you"

I thought he would return last night, but who would have thought he still hasn't come back today. Nian Nian, you should think of a way quickly

After leaving, she called Zheng Li. With the connection to Song Huaicheng, Zheng Li naturally knew about Gu Nian. The two arranged to meet at a café

Gu Zhoudao, holding the freshly squeezed juice, shouted outside, "Nian Nian, Dad has made you strawberry juice"

Gu Nian symbolically knocked on the study door, and Song Huaicheng raised his head, their gazes meeting in the air

Today is Saturday, and if Song Huaicheng is not on a business trip, he will basically be at home

Gu Zhoudao had no choice but to call Song Huaicheng and invite him over for dinner. "Huaicheng, Nian Nian is coming home for dinner today. If you are free, you should come over as well. Your Aunt Qin has prepared a feast."

Gu Zhoudao let out a sigh, and Gu Nian thought that Song Huaicheng would no longer be angry.

Fang Xuxu is still asleep, in a state of drowsiness

Gu Zhoudao had a flattering expression, "Are you awake? Are you thirsty?"

Gu Nian's expression was serious, "Do you have a way to contact Zheng Li?"

Zheng Li shook his head and said, "It's nothing. My senior brother is in charge of my uncle's case. I just asked, and it should be released this afternoon."

After they came out, the father and daughter remained silent. Gu Nian hailed a taxi and provided the address. Gu Zhoudao did not even dare to look at his daughter's face, feeling anxious throughout the journey

Fang Xuxu's work efficiency is very high, and half an hour later, Gu Nian received her message, prompting her to quickly tidy up her belongings

I want to return to the office, let's go together. Zheng Li stood up