Chapter 81 (End of Main Text)
When Gu Heng was young, his mother wondered if one day he would start to face himself, and how he should deal with it. But when that day actually came, he suddenly found that he didn't have any strange feelings.
Chen Wanrou's words failed to evoke any emotion in him. If he had to find a reason to explain it, it would be that he was no longer a child.
Chen Wanrou had so much to say, but looking at her son's calm expression, she suddenly realized that no matter how much she said, it would be in vain. A rift had appeared in the mother-son relationship, and it wouldn't be so easy to mend it.
Chen Wanrou has always disagreed with Gu Heng being with Chu Xiang. After all, Chu Xiang was once Gu Jue's fiancée, and it would be unpleasant for Gu Heng to be with his brother's former fiancée if word got out.
Gu Heng is the pride of the Gu family. He never makes mistakes. He shouldn't put himself in such a position of being condemned by the public for the sake of Chu Xiang.
But not long ago, Gu Chaoyang asked Chen Wanrou a question: "Has Aheng ever expressed what he wanted since he was a child?"
Chen Wanrou couldn't answer.
Even the most sensible child will have their own desires, and the purpose of parents is to fulfill their children's wishes. However, Gu Heng has never expressed what he wants.
For the first time in his more than twenty years of life, all he wanted was a girl he could love.
Chen Wanrou lowered her eyes, losing the courage to look the child in the eye. In the end, the only words she could think of were, "I'm sorry."
Gu Heng stood up. "You don't need to apologize. I'm doing very well now."
It's really good. He has someone he loves, and that person loves him back. The special affection he couldn't experience in his childhood has been fulfilled at his age.
So this "I'm sorry" is completely unimportant to him.
Gu Heng continued, "Your father has neglected you for so many years, and that is his fault. From a child's perspective, I naturally don't want you to separate because of impulsiveness, but I will support whatever decision you make. Running away won't solve the problem, and you should have a good talk with your father."
No matter the situation, Gu Heng was always so rational. Apart from his impulsiveness regarding Chu Xiang, he never acted on emotion.
Gu Heng left the room.
Chen Wanrou sat dejectedly on the edge of the bed. After a long while, she raised her hand to cover her face and began to sob softly.
She knew very well that after so many years of estrangement, their mother-son relationship could never be repaired to the point where it seemed like nothing had ever happened.
Chu Xiang originally thought she would have to stay at the Gu family's house for dinner, but she didn't expect Gu Heng to come out so quickly.
Gu Chaoyang asked, "Has everything been explained clearly?"
Gu Heng nodded. "It's clear now."
In fact, Gu Chaoyang knew very well that, given his son's personality, it was absolutely impossible for him to reconcile with Chen Wanrou just because of her guilt, as Chen Wanrou had hoped. However, things still needed to be made clear.
After all, Gu Chaoyang was also at fault in this relationship.
He thought more than once that if he hadn't sent Gu Heng to be taught by the old man back then, but instead let him grow up with his mother, would the relationship between Gu Heng and Chen Wanrou have become so cold?
But there are no "what ifs" in this world.
Gu Heng said, "It's still early, so Xiangxiang and I won't eat here. We'll contact you again if anything comes up."
Gu Chaoyang said, "Go home and visit more often when you have time."
Gu Heng nodded in agreement. He took Chu Xiang and left the Gu family, returning to their small home where only the two of them lived.
This place isn't as big or luxurious as the Gu family home, but he can relax and be his most carefree self here.
There were just enough bowls and chopsticks for the two of them on the dining table.
Chu Xiang took a sip of soup and let out a comfortable sigh. "It's so much more relaxing to eat here. Your cooking is much better than the Gu family's chef."
Gu Heng placed a boneless piece of fish into her bowl and smiled gently, "It is my honor to gain Miss Chu's approval."
Chu Xiang moved her stool closer to him, snuggling against him, her voice sweet, "Uncle Gu, you're so kind."
Gu Heng had long given up on correcting her way of addressing him. Sometimes she called him Brother Gu, sometimes Uncle Gu, and sometimes she called him by his name. It has to be said that this chaotic way of addressing him was quite interesting in bed.
Gu Heng patted her head. "What do you want to do after dinner?"
Chu Xiang said, "I want to take a nap with you."
Gu Heng didn't used to take afternoon naps, but because of her, he gradually started doing so on weekends.
Gu Heng's phone, which was on the table, suddenly vibrated.
Chu Xiang picked it up, glanced at it, and then handed it to him, saying, "It's a message from Gu Jue."
Gu Heng never shied away from Chu Xiang looking at his phone, just as he knew how many erotic comics Chu Xiang had secretly downloaded on her phone. Chu Xiang also knew that his contacts were usually for work-related matters.
Gu Jue said in the message that Su Ruanruan had a miscarriage.
Gu Heng didn't have any particular feelings, and Chu Xiang wasn't surprised either; she just had a feeling that she had expected this.
Chu Xiang looked up at Gu Heng.
He glanced at his phone, then put it aside without replying to Gu Jue. Meeting Chu Xiang's gaze, he chuckled softly, "What's wrong?"
Chu Xiang was overjoyed. She hugged his arm and smiled brightly, "Gu Heng, I think I like you even more now."
Gu Heng is still a child of the Gu family. He can't help but get involved when the Gu family is in trouble, but he won't interfere rashly. Now that he has his own family, he should focus more on managing his future family with Chu Xiang.
Gu Jue is not a three-year-old child; he should naturally be capable of handling his own private affairs. Gu Heng, as his older brother, cannot always be the one cleaning up his messes.
Chu Xiang had almost finished eating. She climbed into Gu Heng's arms, sat on his lap, and nestled softly in his embrace. Since they got together, she would sometimes become particularly clingy like this, and even justify it by saying that she "liked him more."
Gu Heng reached out and hugged her, teasingly saying, "Even if you're being coquettish, it's still your turn to wash the dishes today."
Chu Xiang muttered, "I'll wash the dishes, I didn't say I wouldn't."
She had made an agreement with Gu Heng that she would wash the dishes when he cooked, but she would often try to slack off, saying things like her back hurts or she has too much homework.
Looking at her perfect boyfriend, Chu Xiang suddenly remarked, "I wish we could be like this every day."
Gu Heng said softly, "Yes, we will get married after you graduate."
Chu Xiang said, "You can get married without graduating. A marriage certificate can even earn you academic credits."
Gu Heng understood her implication. His dark eyes gleamed, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Yes, good. We can't let our Xiangxiang lose to others in terms of credits."
Both Gu Heng and Chu Xiang are people with clear goals. Their futures were already set, and everything will naturally develop in a positive direction.
And these sticky, gooey days are far from over for them.
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