Chapter 202 The little girl is still inside

As the car drove closer to the villa, a straight back could be seen kneeling upright on the ground.

"Stop the car." Dan An heard the voice, opened the car door and got out.

Hearing the noise, Xiao Han looked at Dan Anwen, his lips pale, and said, "Third brother, you're back."

“Kneeling here won’t solve anything. Go home first, I’ll handle it.” Dan Anwen pulled Xiao Han to his feet.

Xiao Han seemed frozen in place, frowning as he said, "But the little girl is still inside. I can't let her bear it alone."

Dan Anwen squatted down and whispered, "My dad will be very disgusted if you kneel here. He'll feel like you're forcing him, so you should go back first."

"Dan Si, take him home."

"Ah! Good, good." Dan Si nodded and went to pull Xiao Han, who was kneeling on the ground.

Seeing this, Xiao Han stood up helplessly, patted Dan Anwen on the shoulder and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Third Brother. Call me anytime if there's any trouble."

"Hurry up and leave, or my dad will beat you with a broom." Dan Anwen nodded.

He knew his father's temper. Xiao Han kneeling at the entrance of Danyuan would not make him feel that he was admitting his mistake, but rather that he was being threatened.

After Dan Si left with Xiao Han, Gu Ji and Dan Anwen exchanged a glance and then had the servant open the door and go inside.

The villa was quiet, with only a few servants working, but they didn't make much noise.

"Where are my mom and dad?" Dan An asked the maid who opened the door.

The maid said, "Madam is in the backyard, and the old chairman is in the study."

Gu Ji looked at Dan Anwen, "Who should we go find first?"

"Little friend, go check on Dan Shu first. I'll go talk to my mom," Dan Anwen said softly, patting Gu Ji's head.

Gu Ji nodded and whispered, "Okay, I'll meet up with you later to give you a report."

He was practically whispering in Dan Anwen's ear.

"It feels a bit like an affair," Dan Anwen chuckled.

The two dared not speak openly, but whispered and discussed in hushed tones, trying to find a place to meet and go on a date.

Gu Ji gave him a shy glare and said, "I call this a secret operation."

"Alright, little one, you should go and carry out your mission." Dan Anwen gently stroked the tip of her nose with his long, slender fingers.

Gu Ji nodded and disappeared from the man's sight. Dan Anwen watched for a moment and then walked towards the backyard.

"Shushu?" Gu Ji knocked on the door of Danshu's bedroom.

A moment later, a hoarse voice came from inside, clearly showing signs of crying, "Aunt Zhao Zhao, you're back."

Ever since Gu Ji and Dan Anwen got their marriage certificate, Gu Ji has been happily dubbed "Aunt Zhao Zhao".

"What are your plans with Uncle Xiao?" Gu Ji asked through the door. Dan's father had already locked the door, and he had the key in his hand.

There was a moment of silence inside. Just when Gu Ji thought she didn't want to answer, he heard a hoarse reply, "Xiao Han and I both hope to receive our family's blessings, but Grandpa and my father..."

"Uncle Dan just sent Uncle Xiao home. He also went to ask Mom about the situation, so don't worry."

"Xiao Han is here?" Dan Shu's hoarse voice revealed surprise.

Gu Ji was somewhat surprised. No one had told her this news. It seemed that Dan's father had kept it a secret. "He knelt outside all night before going back."

"How could he be so foolish? I told him he didn't want to come. Grandpa must be very angry." Dan Shu wiped the tears from her face, her voice trembling with sobs.

"Don't worry, there's definitely room for maneuver," Gu Ji said, standing at the doorway, trying to comfort Dan Shu, who was sobbing uncontrollably inside.

Meanwhile, Dan Anwen also found Dan's mother, who was tending to potted plants in the backyard.

"Mom," Dan Anwen called out to his mother, who was not far away.

Dan's mother turned to look at him with some surprise, but did not stop pruning the branches. "Did you and Zhao Zhao cut your honeymoon short because of Shu Shu?"

"Yes, we rushed back as soon as we heard the news." Dan Anwen picked up the pruning shears next to her and started pruning a pot.

Seeing this, Dan's mother did not stop him from ruining the potted plants, but asked a question, "Did Xiao Han ask you to come back and help?"

Dan An paused in her pruning, then softly hummed in agreement.

Unexpectedly, his mother saw through his thoughts at a glance.

Dan's mother smiled and shook her head helplessly, "I know you too well. If someone hadn't asked you to come back and help, you would still be in Iceland with Zhao Zhao right now."

She knew her son's personality all too well; he was a man with clear plans. His attempt to extract information from her by coming home this time was clearly an act of deception.

Then it can only be because someone asked me to do it.

Seeing that his mother wouldn't talk to him about Dan Shu and Xiao Han, Dan Anwen could only speak first: "I've already told Xiao Han to go back, and the little boy has gone to comfort Dan Shu."

The mother showed no surprise, trimmed the imperfect branches, and said in a calm tone, "So you mean you're helping Xiao Han fight against your father?"

“Xiao Han is my brother, and he and Dan Shu are truly in love. I don’t think there’s any reason why they can’t be together.” Dan An’s eyes flickered slightly. “If it’s because of my cousin’s last words, then just pretend I didn’t say anything.”

"I'll pretend you didn't say anything. You said everything. All you did was disagree with your father's actions in breaking up lovers." Mother Dan arranged the trimmed potted plants.

"You should be very clear about the original intention of your cousin's last wish. Xiao Han is shuttling through gunfire, and Shu Shu can't live with a heart full of worry for the rest of her life."

Dan Anwen put down the pruning shears in her hand. "Xiao Han talked to me about this topic. He never thought about dating Dan Shu in the first place. He knew how dangerous his profession was, but he couldn't help himself."

Mother Dan sat down gracefully, poured herself a cup of tea, and slowly took a sip. "It's true that she couldn't control herself. Judging from Shushu's expression, she's had feelings for Xiao Han for a long time. If only she had..."

"Mom, no one can predict the future." Dan Anwen's tone was indifferent, revealing no emotion.

Just as he couldn't have predicted that he and the child would become husband and wife, there is no such enviable ability in the world, and naturally, there is no going back.

“That’s true.” Dan’s mother smiled and looked up at Dan Anwen. “I’ll give you a clear answer today. I won’t help you persuade your father because I know all too well how heavy that last will and testament was.”

Dan Anwen casually stroked the teacup with his fingertips, his eyes revealing no emotion, as if he wasn't the one trying to get information out of him.

Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Danmu simply took a sip of tea, showing no surprise at his reaction.

"I never intended to do that, because I didn't plan to help Xiao Han either," Dan Anwen said calmly, taking a sip of tea.

This piqued Danmu's interest. "Why?"

“I know he can handle this.” Dan Anwen made no attempt to hide his intentions. “If he can’t even handle this, how can I believe he can give Dan Shu happiness?”

Xiao Han is his brother, that's true, but Dan Shu is his niece. If he doesn't even have the ability to protect her and resolve things, he can't believe he can give Dan Shu happiness, nor can he be sure he can survive.