novelraw Chapter 583 - 255. [Dew of Summer]_4
Chapter 583 - 255. [Dew of Summer]_4
The woman had a faint look of fatigue in her eyes; she clearly didn’t mean what she said, but Gu Shaozhi didn’t expose her directly.His gaze shifted left, looking at the little girl in her arms, "Auntie didn’t sleep well, would you like Uncle to hold you?"
Perhaps even he wasn’t aware of how enchanting his voice had become, so naturally soothing and persuasive.
But Pea was still young and didn’t fall for it at all, turning her head away stubbornly, "Hmph! No way!"
In Qing City, the Mu Family was a distinguished representative of affluent families, and Mu Angge, being Mu Jin Huan’s daughter, was destined to be a princess from the womb, a notion no one questioned.
Yet, anyone who met Pea knew that although she had the life of an enviable princess, she showed no signs of being spoiled; except for some occasional mischief, she lacked any of the faults associated with excessive pampering.
With good upbringing, she was always polite to everyone she met, rarely showing any aversion to anyone.
Gu Shaozhi was the exception.
"An Ge still hasn’t fully shaken off her morning grumpiness. Normally, she would cry for a while. Maybe it’s because the weather isn’t great that she didn’t even feel like crying, leaving the grumpiness still bottled up inside her."
As Wanxia spoke, she freed up a hand to ruffle Pea’s soft hair, her expression gentle and beautiful, "Children don’t know any better, Mr. Gu, please don’t take it to heart."
She spoke words of apology, yet her eyes held a shallow, captivating smile, making it impossible for others to discern any genuine remorse.
Gu Shaozhi didn’t seem to mind either; since the little girl was unwilling, he didn’t insist further.
He raised a hand and tucked the strands of Wanxia’s hair, blown loose by the wind, behind her ear, also straightening her collar that had skewed from holding the child, with a gentle, natural gesture.
"Breakfast is ready; you can eat it as soon as you get home."
Wanxia seemed to deliberately ignore the man’s tender gaze and showed little reaction to his intimate gesture, her tone calm as she responded, "Mm."
Gu Shaozhi didn’t bring a driver; he personally opened the car door to the passenger seat.
Since there was no way to refuse, she accepted.
After instructing the servant briefly, Wanxia got into the car with Pea in her arms.
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While having breakfast, the silly little Pea got spooked by a cat suddenly leaping onto the chair, spilling half a cup of milk all over Wanxia.
Because when they left in the morning, Pea clung to her like an oversized piece of gum, not letting go, she hadn’t changed her clothes.
She was wearing the simplest white T-shirt and light denim shorts.
Everyone knows, when a white shirt gets wet, it’s almost transparent.
Unluckily, Pea’s cup of milk spilled right onto Wanxia’s chest, now slightly revealing the black bra she wore underneath.
It was awkward and embarrassing.
Pea froze for half a minute before realizing she should do something.
Then she extended her chubby little hand to grab a tissue and waddled over to Wanxia.
Cleverly adopting an endearing and amicable smile, she chirped in a sweet voice, "Auntie, I’m sorry, I’ll help you wipe it."
Wanxia sighed helplessly, "It’s okay."
Worried Pea might fall off the chair, she held her closer while taking the tissue from her, "Auntie can wipe it herself."
The woman seemed unaware of her faintly visible allure, as Gu Shaozhi’s Adam’s apple bobbed awkwardly, shifting his gaze by sipping his coffee.
His voice took on a slightly hoarse tone, "There are clothes in the closet; change into something dry before coming down to eat."
Wanxia didn’t pretend that it was nothing; she responded softly before getting up to go upstairs.
After all, her current appearance was indeed not very appropriate.
...
The cat, which had jumped onto the empty chair, leaped back to the floor and started circling around Gu Shaozhi’s feet.
Its leisurely catwalk was quite elegant.
Only Pea and Gu Shaozhi were left in the dining room, and it was so quiet there wasn’t a trace of unnecessary noise.
Drawn by the cat, Pea tilted her little head, staring at it without blinking, her eyes alive with curiosity and light.
Until Cola was scooped up by a large hand.
She then lifted her head from nearly being under the table, watching Gu Shaozhi without blinking.
After a moment of silent gazing, Gu Shaozhi spoke to break the quiet air, "An Ge, if you tell Uncle why you don’t like me..."
His voice was low and gentle, carrying a tone of coaxing, "Uncle will tell you how to get the kitty to play with you, okay?"
It was as if he were unwrapping a sweet candy, saying that if Pea answered his question, she could have the candy.