Three days after the New Year.

Gu Qingqing insisted on exercising in the indoor gym every day, which made Fu Jue very anxious. Although he could only see her a few times a day, he couldn't spend time alone with her and couldn't tell Gu Mu and Gu En about their relationship.

She was afraid they would be angry and unhappy, but he wasn't happy either.

After three days of snow, the heavy snow finally stopped on this day.

Fu Jue invited the three Gu brothers and Gu Qingqing to his home for dinner, ostensibly to bid farewell to Old Master Fu.

Because he was worried about Fu Jue's affairs, Old Master Fu stayed a few more days. He planned to go abroad to retire only after resolving Fu Jue's life-long matter.

"Qingqing, why do you think Fu Jue invited us to dinner?" Gu Mu expressed deep doubt about Fu Jue's reason for seeing off Old Master Fu.

"Isn't Grandpa Fu going abroad tomorrow? We won't see him again until Chinese New Year, which is a month and a half away." Gu Qingqing gave an awkward laugh and quickly put on her coat before heading out.

Gu Mu could tell from her guilty look that something was wrong.

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In the past few days, he noticed that she spent a lot of time on her phone and was avoiding him.

She often giggles, a smile that's infatuated and adoring, clearly showing she's fallen in love.

Among the people she knew and who could have long-term contact with her, Fu Jue was the only one.

"Let's go out!" Gu Jin put on his shoes in the entryway and followed Gu Qingqing out the door.

Gu En hurriedly put on her gloves and followed Gu Jin to chase after him.

Judging from Gu Jin's reaction, Gu Mu knew that he must have found out something.

They all kept it from him; he was the only one unaware of the truth.

Arriving at the door of the Fu family next door, Gu Qingqing saw Old Master Fu and Fu Jue waiting at the door. She happily ran over like a little bird.

"Grandpa Fu—"

"My dear, I've missed you so much these past few days." Grandpa Fu hugged her, his eyes red-rimmed.

These past few days, she has frequently visited the Fu family to see the old man, and has even personally cooked delicious (simple) meals for him.

He really couldn't bear to leave such a lively, interesting, sensible, and filial child.

"I miss Grandpa Fu very much too." Gu Qingqing is very happy to have someone she can talk to and who makes her feel the warmth of a grandfather.

Although she came to this book world without parents, she has three good older brothers, a boyfriend named Fu Jue, and a kind grandfather named Grandpa Fu.

I am so lucky and so happy.

"Qingqing..." Fu Jue couldn't help but get excited when he saw her. Just as he was about to go over and hug her, Gu Mu and Gu En ran over.

He reluctantly withdrew his hands; with these two brothers-in-law around, he figured it would be difficult to openly hug and be affectionate with her.

The group entered the villa's living room together, and because the room was heated, they all took off their coats and hats.

The room was filled with their laughter.

"Welcome everyone to have dinner with this old man." Old Master Fu still liked the three Gu brothers very much; not only were they handsome, but they were also exceptionally talented and capable.

The important person is the future daughter-in-law's brother, whose status is comparable to that of the elder brother.

"You're too kind, sir. It's our honor to have dinner with you," Gu Jin said politely.

Gu Mu and Gu En chimed in with a few words; older people like to hear nice things.

After everyone was seated, several servants brought the dishes to the table.

Twelve Cantonese dishes, not Western food.

The aroma of food instantly filled the air.

"It smells so good! So many of these are my favorite dishes. Grandpa Fu, you're so kind to me." Gu Qingqing stared at the dishes she liked on the table.

Grandpa Fu laughed and said, "Hahaha—this was prepared for you by A-Jue. He's really good to you."

"Really? Thank you, Mr. Fu." Gu Qingqing turned to look at Fu Jue sitting opposite her.

Their intense gazes collided in mid-air, as if generating an ambiguous spark.

I couldn't take my eyes off it for a long time.

Gu Mu noticed that Gu Qingqing and Fu Jue were staring at each other and quickly realized that their gazes were too ambiguous.

He glared fiercely at Fu Jue.

Gu Qingqing withdrew her gaze and lowered her eyes.

Fu Jue lowered his head, not daring to look at Gu Mu.

"Qingqing, come and eat! Grandpa Fu will give you your favorite big shrimp." Old Master Fu came to the rescue.

"Thank you, Grandpa Fu. Please have some too." She handed him a bowl to take the shrimp he picked up, and she also stood up and used serving chopsticks to put a piece of shrimp into his bowl.

"Come on, let's have a drink first." Old Master Fu picked up a glass of red wine that was half full.

Gu Qingqing, Gu Jin, and the others stood up together, raised their glasses, and toasted Old Master Fu.

"I wish Grandpa Fu good health and happiness every day," she said, offering her blessing.

"Grandpa Fu will be happy every day as long as he sees you and Ajue together, get married and have children."

Old Master Fu spoke directly.

Gu Mu heard it clearly, but he wasn't angry. He just thought it was Old Master Fu's nonsense.

Gu En was engrossed in drinking and didn't hear clearly.

Gu Jin had expected this, so he wasn't surprised at all.

Fu Jue smiled, his gaze never leaving her.

After everyone sat down, they all started eating, as the Cantonese dishes tonight were very delicious.

In addition to several home-style dishes such as poached chicken and lobster in broth, there are also several famous dishes such as Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce, and Dongpo Pork.

Gu Qingqing was very satisfied with the meal; it suited her taste.

Therefore, she was very happy that Grandpa Fu and Fu Jue valued her tonight, because only in this way could they respect each other.

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