Chapter 134: The Academic Prodigy's Dark Moonlight (45)
Liu's mother sat on the sofa, looking around the room. She had been here many times in the past five years, and the room had never changed. She had tried to persuade Gu Sheng to move to a different place several times, but Gu Sheng refused. This time, she noticed that the room had more girly things, making it much warmer and more welcoming.
Wen Wan poured water for Liu's mother, her eyes involuntarily fixed on her. Liu's mother was still elegant and beautiful, but the marks of five years had still been visible. Wen Wan hadn't expected to see her so suddenly and didn't know what to say for a moment, but Liu's mother spoke first.
“I heard from Xiao Cheng that you and Asheng are married. Asheng actually kept it from me, otherwise I would have come long ago.” Mother Liu held Wen Wan’s hand. “Before I came, I was worried that there were rumors about a body double. Don’t listen to their nonsense and have a falling out with Asheng. You and my daughter are nothing alike, but you are just like her, both good children.”
Wen Wan couldn't help but have tears well up in her eyes. She wanted to hug Liu's mother, but she didn't dare, for fear of being too forward.
Liu's mother said, "These past five years have been very difficult for Asheng. We have Jiaojiao to keep us company, but he has nothing and just carries on like this. It makes me so anxious! If Yayue were still here, she would definitely not want to see Gusheng unhappy because of her. When I heard about your wedding, I was really happy, extremely happy."
As she spoke, Liu's mother burst into tears, "Five years is enough."
She was content knowing that Gu Sheng loved her daughter; it wasn't Gu Sheng's fault, but simply fate.
Gu Sheng is such a young child; she has a future to live and shouldn't dwell on the past.
"Thanks."
"I will protect Ah Sheng and won't let him be sad."
Wen Wan thought for a moment and said cautiously, "I have no father or mother, and I live alone. Asheng said that you and Uncle are his parents. Can I call you Mom like Asheng does in the future?"
Liu's mother was a little surprised, but still nodded, "Of course, I am Gu Sheng's mother, so naturally I am your mother too, good child." Liu's mother hugged Wen Wan, "Good child, you are a good child."
"mom."
"Um."
The two of them were crying their eyes out when Gu Sheng came back and saw this scene. "Mom, what brings you here?"
After wiping away her tears, Madam Liu, once again exuding elegance, said, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known you'd found a wife? You didn't even tell me about such a wonderful thing. When are you planning the wedding?"
Gu Sheng: "I haven't decided yet."
"Now that we've got the marriage certificate, we need to hold the wedding as soon as possible. You need to watch out for the rumors going around, and don't let A-Yuan suffer any injustice. I'll take care of the wedding preparations, and I'll make sure you're both satisfied."
Gu Sheng: They've already talked about marriage. He was still thinking about how to tell them about himself and A Yuan, but now it seems like he doesn't need to think about it anymore.
"Thank you, Mom."
"What are you thanking me for? I've been really bored lately, so I'll go find someone to look for an auspicious date. I'll definitely find a lucky day and discuss the guest list with your dad. We also need to get the wedding venue and wedding dress sorted out. I'll find a designer to make them as soon as possible, because there's a lot to take care of at the last minute."
Wen Wan: "I'll help Mom prepare."
Gu Sheng looked at his wife, who was now calling him "Mom," indicating that they got along very well. This was a good thing, both for him and A Yuan, as well as for his parents.
"OK."
The more Liu's mother chatted with A-Yuan, the more they clicked. She genuinely liked the child and saw her as if she were her own daughter.
Before leaving, they even made plans to go shopping the next day.
Wen Wan saw Liu's mother off at the door, then came back and hugged Gu Sheng. She was really happy. "My little one, I'm so happy. I never thought I would have the chance to have all this."
Gu Sheng touched Wen Wan's face. "As long as you're happy."
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In the following days, Wen Wan met with Liu's mother. She also met Jiao Jiao, the girl Liu's mother had adopted. Jiao Jiao was a very pretty little girl, but she couldn't speak. Gu Sheng told her that Jiao Jiao had been abandoned at an orphanage. At that time, Liu's mother had lost her daughter and was thinking of adopting a child from the orphanage. Liu's mother took a liking to Jiao Jiao, who was drawing in the corner at the time.
"Jiaojiao is very well-behaved." Liu's mother stroked Jiaojiao's head. In the past few years, because Jiaojiao has been by her side, she has slowly emerged from the grief of losing her daughter.
Wen Wan gave Jiao Jiao a cake, saying, "Hello, Jiao Jiao."
Jiaojiao carefully tugged at her hand. Jiaojiao reminded Wen Wan of the children in the orphanage where she had lived, and it was as if she saw herself in them—sensitive, yet yearning for family affection, and extremely tender.
When Liu's mother said she was going to hold a wedding for her and Gu Sheng, she was not joking. She acted extremely quickly, swiftly finding someone to set a date, then choosing a suitable wedding venue, and together with Wen Wan, selecting the flowers for the wedding, as well as the wedding favors, and making the invitations, etc.
Gu Sheng followed behind the two of them, occasionally offering some minor, insignificant suggestions. Most of the time, the elderly couple would buy things in front, while he would pay behind them, acting as their bag carrier.
"Wen, do you have any relatives or friends to invite?" Liu's mother asked while making the invitation list. Wen Wan shook her head. "I am an orphan. I have no relatives."
Upon hearing this, Liu's mother hugged Wen Wan tenderly. "It's alright. We have many relatives here. From now on, we will be your family. I don't know why, but I always feel very happy when I'm with you. Maybe we were mother and daughter in our past lives. It's fate."
Wen Wan: "Yeah, I think so too."
Over the years, Mr. Liu has gradually stepped down from the company, handing over most of its affairs to Gu Sheng. He even wanted to hand the company over to Gu Sheng, but Gu Sheng was unwilling. However, Gu Sheng's business is growing bigger and bigger, and she is becoming an industry leader. Moreover, Gu Sheng is only thirty years old, and she has a long future ahead of her. Even Mr. Liu cannot predict where she will go.
Upon learning about Gu Sheng and Wen Wan's relationship, Liu's father did not object. Like Liu's mother, he also hoped that Gu Sheng could live a good life.
When Shuyun learned of her brother's wedding while she was away, she immediately took leave and rushed back. When Wen Wan saw little Shuyun, she said that girls change a lot as they grow up and become more and more beautiful. Shuyun had grown into a graceful and beautiful young woman. Gu Sheng had raised her very well.
Regardless of what happened in the original story, the little Shuyun in this world did not experience any hardship and grew into the best version of herself.
"Sister-in-law, this is a wedding gift for you and my brother." Shuyun handed Wen Wan a talisman she had obtained from the most efficacious temple, and another one to her brother.
"You must carry this with you at all times from now on. It has been blessed by a high monk and will protect you and keep you safe and sound."
"Thanks."
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