Chapter 40 Candy

Chu Xiang has always considered herself beautiful and intelligent, practically perfect, but unfortunately, she has a very frivolous father, which is a stain on her life.

She pursed her lips and glared at him, then snapped, "I told you not to come to the school to find me!"

Chu Sheng raised his hand and ruffled Chu Xiang's hair, saying with a hint of regret, "You child, of all things to learn, why did you have to pick up your mother's hypocritical nature?"

Chu Xiang slapped his hand away.

Chu Sheng had a good temper. He smiled and said, "Weren't you going to your best friend's birthday party this weekend? I'm here to pick you up and take you home. My best friend is also going home today, and he invited me to take you to his house for a meal."

Chu Xiang asked, "Your friend?"

Chu Sheng replied, "That means your future father-in-law."

He was referring to Gu Chaoyang. Gu Chaoyang had been away from the Gu family for more than half a year, traveling around. Every now and then, he would come home to stay for a few days. This time, Gu Chaoyang came home and happened to invite Chu Sheng to the Gu family for a meal.

Sitting in Chu Sheng's car, Chu Xiang wondered if Gu Heng was also at the Gu family home when Chu Sheng asked, "How are things going between you and Gu Jue?"

Chu Xiang pouted, "Not good at all. He doesn't like me, and I don't like him either."

Chu Sheng said, "These are minor issues. I've heard that he's keeping a woman outside. It's okay if you keep a man outside too. Gu Jue has never been as smart as his older brother. Even if you get married in the future and you have a child with another man and he supports it, he might not even notice."

It must be said that Chu Sheng's idea was quite novel.

Chu Xiang asked, "You don't think Gu Jue is easy to fool, so you're thinking of having me marry him, do you?"

Chu Sheng smiled, "Otherwise what? It's always better to marry a man who's easy to control than one you can't."

When it comes to marriage, it's all about being well-matched in terms of social standing. As for whether someone likes another person or not, that's not important. Let Gu Jue do whatever he wants, as long as he doesn't cause any deaths outside and ensures that Chu Xiang is the sole heir to Gu Jue's estate, Chu Sheng feels that nothing else matters.

Chu Xiang tentatively asked, "What if I find someone I like and don't want to marry Gu Jue anymore?"

Chu Sheng asked, "Who do you like?"

Chu Xiang: "For example, someone like Gu Jue's brother."

Chu Sheng laughed out loud, "Xiangxiang, don't joke around. You can't control a man like Gu Heng. Even if you're going to give an example, give one that's more realistic."

Like everyone else, Chu Sheng didn't think Gu Heng could be related to Chu Xiang at all. He knew his daughter well; Chu Xiang often needed someone to go along with her and indulge her, and Gu Heng was clearly not that kind of person.

Chu Xiang didn't say anything more. Maybe in a few days, Gu Jue would make a fuss about breaking off the engagement again, and then she would just have to cooperate.

At the Gu family home, Chen Wanrou was busy preparing dinner with the maids, while Gu Chaoyang, oblivious to everything else and devoted to Buddhism, Taoism, and even God, was sitting quietly in his room.

Gu Heng sat on the sofa dealing with emails. He was very focused when he was working, and no one dared to disturb him.

Gu Jue was still a little intimidated by his older brother, but he knew that as long as his older brother was willing to stand by his side, then he would have already succeeded in breaking off the engagement.

Gu Jue couldn't help but say, "Brother, I know that you and Chu Xiang went to look for Su Ruanruan not long ago."

Gu Heng didn't even look up. "We just went there to eat. We didn't expect to run into Miss Su."

Gu Jue didn't believe it. Gu Heng was too busy to waste time having dinner with Chu Xiang. It was obvious that Chu Xiang was taking advantage of the Gu family's help to bring Gu Heng there to cause trouble for Su Ruanruan.

Gu Heng put down his phone, looked at Gu Heng, and asked, "Did you go to see Xiangxiang?"

Everyone in the family affectionately called Chu Xiang "Xiang Xiang". Gu Jue didn't realize for a moment that there was anything wrong with Gu Heng saying the name "Xiang Xiang". He said, "I didn't bully her. I just told her that I would break off the engagement with her sooner or later."

Gu Jue then said, "I'm all grown up now. I can even start my own business. I have the right to make my own decisions about my marriage. Big brother, I don't like Chu Xiang."

A glint flashed in Gu Heng's eyes, but his expression remained unchanged. "If Mom threatened to kill herself so that you and Xiangxiang could be together, could you still refuse?"

Gu Jue was taken aback. "My mom doesn't need to go to this lengths to get me to marry Chu Xiang, does she?"

Gu Heng: "She considers things for you far more than you think."

Gu Jue had a headache. "Then what should I do?"

Gu Heng took a sip of water and said calmly, "What Mom wants to see most is that you get married and have children. She doesn't have to work every day, so she's actually quite bored. She just wants to see you have a happy marriage and help you take care of your children. That would make her happy."

Gu Jue frowned. He couldn't imagine marrying Chu Xiang and having children at all. But soon, his eyes lit up. Yes, wasn't his mother always nagging him to get married and have children? If he caused a "death" outside first, he didn't believe his mother could still force him to marry Chu Xiang.

Seeing that Gu Jue seemed to have come up with a good idea, Gu Heng didn't ask any further questions. He picked up his phone and sent the girl a message: "Are you almost there?"

The reply came quickly: "Almost there!"

Gu Heng's lips curved slightly, and the coldness in his eyes disappeared considerably.

Twenty minutes later, the Gu family members were at the door to greet Chu Sheng and Chu Xiang as a sign of respect.

Gu Chaoyang and Chu Sheng have been friends for many years. The former is a Buddhist master who burns hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of sandalwood incense but has no desires or wants. The latter is a playboy who is always showing off his love like a peacock. These two completely different people are a mystery.

Gu Chaoyang greeted Chu Sheng, and Chen Wanrou gave Gu Jue several meaningful glances, urging him to talk to Chu Xiang, but Gu Jue acted as if he didn't see them.

Not long ago, Chu Xiang deliberately used tricks to get his attention. If he pays attention to her again and gives her the illusion of success, what if she becomes even more aggressive?

Chen Wanrou followed Gu Chaoyang with a forced smile. She was disappointed in her son, but thankfully he was still polite. As the group walked into the house, Gu Heng thoughtfully inquired about Chu Xiang's studies, making Chu Xiang feel completely at ease and not at all like she was being neglected.

Chu Xiang and Gu Heng were walking at the back. She secretly slipped something into Gu Heng's hand, but Gu Heng grabbed her hand instead. Chu Xiang was startled. She looked at the elders in front of her, not expecting him to be so bold as to grab her hand directly.

Chen Wanrou, who was in front, smiled and said, "Aheng graduated from this school before, and now Gu Jue and Xiangxiang are studying at this school. What a coincidence."

People in front looked over, but thankfully Gu Heng let go of her hand. Feeling guilty, Chu Xiang put her hands behind her back, wearing a polite smile.

Chen Wanrou said lovingly, "If Xiangxiang has any questions about her studies, she can ask Aheng. Aheng passes by your school every day after get off work, so you can come back and have a meal with Aheng more often."

She said that entirely because she wanted Gu Heng to bring Chu Xiang home so that she could have more contact with Gu Jue.

Chu Xiang obediently replied, "That would be too much trouble for Brother Gu."

Chen Wanrou laughed and said, "What's so troublesome about this? Ah Heng, what do you think?"

Gu Heng said, "It's nothing, not a trouble at all."

Chu Sheng made some polite remarks, mostly about how outstanding the Gu family's son was. Gu Chaoyang replied truthfully, "Gu Heng is indeed outstanding."

Chen Wanrou added, "Actually, Gu Jue has grown a lot recently. I think he has matured a lot because he has learned a lot from his older brother."

Gu Jue was displeased. He had become outstanding through his own efforts, so why did the elders always compare him to his older brother?

Gu Heng walked unhurriedly beside Chu Xiang. When everyone's attention was not on them, he opened his hand and saw a mango-flavored candy lying in his palm.

Chu Xiang looked up and winked at him.

It's truly precious that she's willing to save her snacks to share with him.

Gu Heng carefully placed the candy, which might not even cost a dollar, into the pocket of his bespoke suit.

Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the hustle and bustle in front of them seemed irrelevant. The distance between them unconsciously drew closer and closer. Her hand behind her back was quietly grasped by the man's large hand. Chu Xiang deliberately tickled his palm lightly, and he enveloped her entire hand in his.

She looked up and met his smiling gaze.

At this moment, their commotion is none of anyone else's business.