Chapter 179 The Little Traitor

"You're just too thoughtful. It's a blessing for Anwen to be your boyfriend." Mother Dan took the teacup from Gu Ji's hand.

Gu Ji burst into tears instantly, hugged Danmu, and huddled in her arms, sobbing uncontrollably.

The mother patted her back helplessly, soothing her gently as if comforting a child, "You've always been a good person. I felt an instant connection with you the moment I saw you."

Some connections don't need to be created; they will simply appear in your life.

Gu Ji nestled in his mother's arms and cried for several minutes, his eyes swollen like walnuts, and his voice growing increasingly hoarse.

The mother didn't mind that Gu Ji's tears were on her clothes, and she didn't stop patting her back, but let her vent her emotions in her arms.

After a long while, Gu Ji finally withdrew from her mother's embrace with shame, her clear eyes red and swollen, wiping away the tears on her face little by little.

Seeing that she had vented her emotions, Dan's mother laughed and said, "If you go out like this, people who don't know the situation will think that I'm bullying you."

Gu Ji rubbed his red and swollen eyes. "I will explain for Grandma. Grandma didn't bully me."

Mother Dan chuckled softly, saying nothing more. Only after Gu Ji had wiped away her tears did they go downstairs.

A group of people downstairs crowded at the stairwell. Seeing Dan's mother descend the stairs with a gentle expression, their worries lessened. But when they saw Gu Ji behind her, their hearts, which had just settled, instantly jumped again.

The usually calm and composed Dan Anwen strode upstairs and stood in front of Gu Ji in an instant, his gentle eyes filled with worry.

"Why are you crying, little one?" Dan Anwen had only one answer in his mind: his mother had not agreed.

Gu Ji raised her red and swollen eyes, stared at the man for a while, and then slowly said, "You were too emotional."

Dan Anwen wasn't entirely at ease. He took Gu Ji's hand and walked downstairs, holding her hand tightly as if afraid they would be separated.

The child's reaction and expression made him feel wronged, so there was only one possibility: his mother did not approve of their relationship.

Gu Ji felt the pain in his palm and groaned softly.

Dan Anwen snapped back to reality instantly, "Little one, what's wrong?"

Gu Ji shook their tightly clasped hands helplessly, a hint of helplessness in his eyes, "Uncle Dan, you're hurting my hand."

Dan Anwen loosened his grip slightly and carefully examined the girl's fair palm. Fortunately, it was only a little red.

"I'm sorry, I was lost in thought." Dan Anwen gently rubbed the girl's head, his voice deep and resonant.

Gu Ji smiled and shook her head. It didn't hurt much, but the sudden force made her whimper involuntarily.

"Uncle Dan, look down, I'll tell you a secret." Gu Ji's eyes gleamed with a subtle light.

Just now, upstairs she and Dan's mother decided to lie to the people downstairs so that Dan's mother could vent her anger.

They all kept this from her, so she'll give them a scare today and teach them a lesson.

However, seeing her uncle's lost and worried expression, she still couldn't bear it.

Dan An raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, obediently lowered his head, and brought his ear close to the girl's lips. He heard the girl say in a soft, sweet voice, "Grandma doesn't object to us dating."

After speaking, Gu Ji stepped away from Dan Anwen's ear and quietly observed his expression.

From initial blankness to astonishment, and finally a smile appeared on her lips, like a plum blossom blooming in winter, cool yet warm.

"Really?" Dan Anwen asked uncertainly, afraid that this good news was just something a child was saying to comfort him.

Seeing the man's insecurity about the matter, Gu Ji's eyes began to sting again. If he didn't care so much, why would he be so nervous?

Gu Ji smiled and tiptoed to kiss the man's thin lips, showing him with her actions that it was true.

Seeing that she still had the mind to kiss him, Dan Anwen was 100% certain that the matter was true.

Fortunately, his mother didn't intend to break them up; otherwise, their future would have been fraught with difficulties, and he feared that even the best feelings would have been worn away.

Dan's mother was surrounded by people downstairs, but no one dared to speak, instead appearing hesitant to say anything.

Dan Shuwen broke the silence first, "Mom, what's your decision?"

He cared a lot about his younger brother, Dan Anwen, so naturally he would try his best to fulfill any requests Dan Anwen made.

When he told Zhao Zhao that he was dating her, his first thought was that getting past his mother wouldn't be easy.

"Mom, we can talk things over. It would be great if Zhaozhao became our daughter-in-law." Jing Rou sat down next to her mother and whispered words of comfort.

“Zhao Zhao is also very talented. You shouldn’t separate Uncle and Zhao Zhao.” Dan Si swallowed and began to persuade him.

The mother pretended to be reserved, remaining silent and elegantly sipping her tea, which made those around her feel uneasy.

Is it already decided to break up Zhao Zhao and An Wen?

Just as everyone was about to speak, Dan Anwen led Gu Ji downstairs.

Dan Si and Dan Shu stared wide-eyed. Even Grandma disagreed, yet these two were still so self-righteous. Were they trying to drive Grandma crazy?

They subconsciously assumed from Danmu's expression and actions that she disagreed.

"Grandma," Gu Ji called out timidly.

Then Dan Anwen also began to act. The man's brows furrowed and his eyes darkened. "Mom, my only wife in this life can only be Xiaotong, so I hope you will think it over carefully."

Gu Ji then gave Danmu a wink, and Danmu immediately understood.

Danmu: Little traitor.

However, a performance can't just stop whenever it's done, so Danmu went along with Dananwen's words.

Upon hearing this, Dan's mother looked at the two's tightly clasped fingers and laughed, "I just don't agree, what can you do about it?"

"Then I'll have to leave with nothing. I hope you won't blame me then." Dan An's voice became even lower.

"So resolute?" Mother Dan took a sip of tea calmly.

"yes."

Before Dan Anwen could react, Dan's father started jumping up and down in anger. What would happen to the company if the heir was to leave with nothing? What if his future granddaughter suffered?

"Wife, please don't break them up. Don't you want them to give us a granddaughter?" the father said with a fawning expression.

Mother Dan glanced at Father Dan secretly. Why didn't she think of her granddaughter? At least he was still somewhat useful.

Upon hearing Dan's father's words, Gu Ji blushed and glanced furtively at the man beside her with her watery eyes.

Dan Anwen patted her head, not intending to elaborate on the topic, otherwise the little girl in front of him would definitely want to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Scanning the expressions of those around her, filled with worry, and thinking of letting them go, Danmu sighed inwardly.