Can he forcibly lock her in the house and break her wings that allow her to fly on her own?

Can he watch the light in her eyes gradually fade because of his obstruction?

He can't do it.

Gu Chengyu's Adam's apple bobbed, the irritation and heartache in his chest intertwined, eventually turning into a helpless yet indulgent sigh.

"What a fool, he doesn't use the ready-made ladder to heaven."

He muttered softly, his tone no longer commanding, but filled with helpless indulgence.

He resignedly released his hands from her face, and with a slight effort, easily lifted her tired little body into his arms.

"Ah!" Su Qianqian exclaimed softly, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck, burying her face in the crook of his neck, inhaling the cool and pleasant scent emanating from him.

Gu Chengyu carried her and strode towards the bathroom.

He carefully placed her on the large washbasin, then patiently turned on the hot water, adjusted the temperature, and poured soothing essential oils into the bathtub.

"Take a bath to relax." He said, turning back to look at her as he ran the water.

The girl sat on the cold countertop, her sleepy little head nodding as if she were about to fall asleep at any moment.

Seeing her looking so tired, obedient, and pitiful, Gu Chengyu felt a surge of bittersweet emotions welling up inside him.

He walked over and gently ruffled her hair with his large hand.

"Sweetie, take a bath first, then get a good night's sleep."

Su Qianqian mumbled an "Mmm" in her sleep, then rubbed her face against his warm palm in a dependent way.

Her talent for acting may not be innate.

But her talent for manipulating Gu Chengyu seems to be innate.

She never needed to pretend.

Looking at the little girl's dependent expression in his large hand, Gu Chengyu's heart melted completely.

He remembered the message his mother had sent him that afternoon.

Tell him to take some time to meet a few eligible young ladies from similar social classes. If he finds one he likes, he can make a reservation with her.

He must choose a gentle, generous, and jealous fiancée.

Otherwise, what if his overly jealous wife bullies his young daughter in an arrogant manner?

His Qianqian cannot be wronged.

A fiancée can be replaced if she's not suitable, but you only have one Qianqian. (This chapter has been read. Please click to continue reading the next chapter!)