As soon as Gu Qingzhou finished speaking, everyone immediately shifted their gaze; they had been caught peeking.

Seeing her family like this, Gu Qingzhou began to reflect on her own actions.

During the meal, Gu Qingzhou's phone suddenly rang. Under everyone's gaze, Gu Qingzhou took out her phone and saw that it was a message from Chu Qingxuan.

Gu Qingzhou smiled slightly, her face beaming.

The Gu family: "..."

They were right just now, Gu Qingzhou is indeed a fake!

Chu Qingxuan: Happy New Year, Gu Qingzhou.

Putting down her chopsticks, Gu Qingzhou started typing on her phone, a doting smile on her lips.

Gu Qingzhou: Chuchu, Happy New Year.

After sending the message, Gu Qingzhou's smile deepened, and she felt much better.

Meanwhile, the Gu family also noticed something was wrong. Only Gu Zichen, who knew the truth, said quietly, "It seems that Xiao Zhou has grown up."

Gu Qingzhou looked up and saw that everyone was staring at him, their faces filled with shock.

Gu Qingzhou froze, then stood up. "I'm full, you guys eat."

"Stop right there!" Gu Suci roared.

"Xiao Zhou, today is New Year's Eve dinner. It's not a good idea for you to go out like this. If your wife's family finds out you're like this, how will they dare to entrust their daughter to you?"

Gu Zichen stared at Gu Qingzhou and said.

Gu Qingzhou turned around and asked Gu Zichen, "Are you serious?"

Gu Zichen nodded, "Of course, otherwise how would I have won over your sister-in-law?"

After saying that, Gu Zichen put his arm around his wife and raised an eyebrow at Gu Qingzhou.

Gu Qingzhou pondered for a moment. Gu Zichen was, after all, a married man, so what he said should be true.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Gu Qingzhou returned to her seat.

Then, leaning back in his chair and raising his chin, he said, "I can watch you eat."

The Gu family: "..."

What should I do if I can't eat because you're staring at me like this, you little devil?

However, what interests the Gu family even more is that Gu Qingzhou would compromise for a non-existent daughter-in-law.

Perhaps that person has already appeared, but they just don't know it yet.

Gu Zichen chuckled, "Xiao Zhou, now I've caught you red-handed."

He picked up Gu Xiaoran from the side and put her in Gu Qingzhou's arms. "After you finish eating, take care of Gu Xiaoran. You'll have to take care of her sooner or later."

Gu Qingzhou looked at the little dumpling in her arms: "..."

Gu Xiaoran nestled in her uncle's arms, giggling happily. She climbed onto Gu Qingzhou's chest, calling out, "Susu, Susu..."

Gu Qingzhou sighed, "You can't even speak clearly, stop calling me that! I'm your uncle!"

"So crispy~"

Gu Qingzhou's face darkened; he really did hate children the most.

After dinner, Gu Xiaoran and Gu Qingzhou became acquainted. For some reason, she just liked this uncle so much that even her own parents couldn't take him away.

Gu Zichen's wife looked at Gu Xiaoran, who was being held by Gu Qingzhou, with some worry, fearing that Gu Qingzhou might beat Gu Xiaoran if she was unhappy.

Gu Zichen comforted his wife, saying, "It's okay. If he really wanted to hit Gu Xiaoran, he would have done it already. Besides... you know our daughter is obsessed with looks, she really likes this uncle."

Gu Zichen's wife felt ashamed; her daughter was laughing happily in Gu Qingzhou's arms, showing no sign of fear.

It seems I was overthinking things.

At this moment, Gu Qingzhou wanted to go upstairs to call Chu Qingxuan, but Gu Xiaoran refused to let him leave.

Finally, Gu Zichen smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, my little uncle, to take care of her~"