With mixed feelings, Wen Shuqiao returned the phone to Shen Jiazhou. She knew that Shen Jiazhou was helping her, and sincerely said, "Thank you."
Shen Jiazhou took the phone back: "Received."
Wen Shuqiao glanced at the reception desk again, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Are you... really okay with this?"
After all, this shop belongs to his friend. Is it really a bad thing to cut off his friend's source of income like this?
Shen Jiazhou said, "It's alright, Gu Xingyuan won't miss this one."
The initial positioning of "Delicious Restaurants" was privacy, safety, and delicious food.
The guests here are not only wealthy businessmen, but also some celebrities. It doesn't make much difference if one more or one less comes.
Since that's been said, Wen Shuqiao didn't ask any further questions. She walked back, her eyes slightly lowered as she looked at the ground, pondering how to repay this favor. She had to admit, having lived two lives, this was the first time she'd ever felt someone backing her up, even though that support came from someone else's connections.
But the feeling was still very different, so much so that she was so engrossed that she didn't even notice Shen Jiazhou glancing at her several times.
Shen Jiazhou didn't think he was a very perceptive person, but at this moment, he understood exactly what Wen Shuqiao was thinking.
I couldn't help but wonder, was she really that unwilling to trouble him? It was just a small favor.
Both of them returned to Can Can's side with their own thoughts, but Can Can was so engrossed in looking at her phone that she didn't even notice that her aunt and uncle had returned.
Instead, Gu Xingyuan looked up, somewhat dissatisfied, and said, "Oh, you're back in just a few minutes?"
He hasn't even developed a good relationship with Xiaobao yet!
My birthday presents haven't arrived yet!
However, looking at the expressions on their faces, he asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you two? You both look like you didn't get your fill of fighting."
Shen Jiazhou said, "If you can't speak properly, you can shut up."
Wen Shuqiao couldn't help but look at him; those words were indeed a bit rough.
Can Can looked up, her eyes crinkling into crescents, her chubby little hands gripping the phone tightly: "Auntie~ Uncle~ So many pictures of Daddy!"
He slid off Gu Xingyuan's arms, walked up to Wen Shuqiao, and held up his phone, wanting her to see it.
Wen Shuqiao patted his head and glanced at her phone screen: "Auntie saw it."
Can Can nodded, then walked up to Shen Jia Zhou and said, "Uncle~ is Dad!"
Shen Jiazhou glanced at him and said, "Uncle saw it too."
After seeing everything, Can Can finally put her phone away with satisfaction, then propped her head up and looked at it carefully several more times.
It's so strange, I've seen so many pictures of my dad already, why don't I ever get tired of them?
And the system too!
The system replied: "Who doesn't get tired of it? If you don't get tired of it, don't blame me."
Can Can snorted: [Nonsense!]
The system brother is clearly happy even when looking at his father's photos!
Shen Jiazhou said, "We're going back now, Can Can, give the phone back to Uncle Xingyuan."
Can Can looked at the photos again, and finally held up her phone with both hands to Gu Xingyuan: "Uncle, thank you for showing me your phone."
Gu Xingyuan took back his phone and couldn't resist gently pinching his cheek: "Sweet little treasure!"
So sweet, Xiao Bao! His heart has melted. Now, if Can Can asks for the moon, he'll pluck it down for her!
Can Can shrank back shyly and silently retreated to Shen Jia Zhou's side.
Oh dear, Uncle keeps praising the baby, and he's getting a little embarrassed!
The system snorted: "[Now you know Uncle Xingyuan is a good uncle, right? Don't hit him anymore, understand?]"
Can Can obediently hummed twice, indicating that he would no longer bully his uncle!
Gu Xingyuan looked up at Wen Shuqiao: "Um, Wen Shuqiao, right? Can you wait a little longer? I've sent someone to pick up Xiaobao's birthday present, it'll be here in a few minutes."
He stood up: "I'm sorry to take up even a little more of your and Xiaobao's time. It's all Chen Er's fault for not saying so earlier! Now I have to buy it now!"
Shen Jiazhou said, "Send it to my house along with the armor, and I'll hand it over to Cancan tomorrow."
"Of course I have to personally deliver my birthday present to Can Can." Gu Xingyuan had just finished speaking when a man rushed in through the store entrance. Judging from his clothes, he was probably a staff member of the store.
He jogged over to Gu Xingyuan and handed him the small gift box he was carrying.
"Boss, what you ordered is the biggest one in the store," he said breathlessly.
Gu Xingyuan said, "Okay, go ahead and get busy."
Wen Shuqiao looked at the gift box bag. If she remembered correctly, it seemed to be the logo of the gold shop next to the alley entrance.
Gu Xingyuan squatted down in front of Cancan and quickly took out a box from inside. The box was opened, and inside was a longevity lock.
He smiled and took out the longevity lock, hanging it around Can Can's neck.
Can Can looked down curiously, and exclaimed, "Wow! It's so shiny!"
Gu Xingyuan said, "Uncle Xingyuan wishes our handsome and intelligent sweet little treasure Cancan a happy, healthy, and long life."
He said earnestly, "This year's birthday present was a bit casual. Next year, Uncle will definitely buy a better present, okay? Uncle will never forget Xiaobao's birthday again."
Can Can didn't answer, but instead looked up at Wen Shu Qiao. Wen Shu Qiao smiled at Can Can and said, "Can Can, thank you, Uncle."
Can Can then happily said, "Thank you, Uncle, I like it very much!"
Gu Xingyuan smiled and patted his head again: "I'm glad you like it. When Uncle is done with his work, come and play with Xiaobao, okay?"
"Okay," Can Can said, "but I have to help my aunt with her work. I can only play with you after she finishes work, okay?"
"Okay." Gu Xingyuan extended his little finger: "Pinky promise."
Can Can stretched out her little hand: "Pinky promise!"
Wen Shuqiao watched the ceremony between the two, one big and one small. The book didn't actually focus much on Shen Shiyue's parents, but from what we can see now, their emotional bond with Shen Jiachen is really, really deep.
"What are you thinking about?" Shen Jiazhou asked in a low voice.
Wen Shuqiao snapped out of her reverie and said softly, "I was thinking that Shen Jiachen must be a very good person."
Shen Jiazhou was surprised by this answer. He pursed his lips slightly and did not reply to Wen Shuqiao.
Wen Shuqiao didn't care. She was just saying it casually. For someone who has already passed away, talking about the past is just a regret.
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