novelraw Chapter 338: Treat Her Well
Chapter 338: Treat Her Well
Chapter 338: Treat Her Well
Listening to the noise from the living room, Gu Tiantian swiftly changed the subject as she snapped back to reality.
"A Yao, we can eat now."
Bai Chenyao didn’t say much more. With eyes deep and mysterious, he put down the photo album and stood up.
The square table had one person seated on each side, creating a distance that wasn’t too intimate nor too distant, yet everyone was close enough to reach each other, exuding the rich, everyday aroma of an ordinary family meal.
"Tian Tian, don’t just focus on your own meal, serve Chenyao some food!"
Grandma Gu sat across from Bai Chenyao, eyeing her granddaughter seated on her right with a quick glance.
Gu Tiantian was frustrated, but with Bai Chenyao present, she couldn’t show it.
Moreover, in front of Grandma, despite her various discontents with Bai Chenyao, she couldn’t let them show.
She couldn’t let Grandma know about the less-than-ideal circumstances of her and Bai Chenyao’s meeting.
"Got it, Grandma, I’ll serve you soup first!"
Saying so, Gu Tiantian busied herself, serving a total of four bowls of chicken soup, including her own, then set down the ladle and began serving food to Bai Chenyao.
The first serving, however, was still to Grandma.
Her action earned a disapproving look from Grandma, whose eyes were filled with joy and affection.
"You... I told you to serve Chenyao. Why are you focusing on this old lady when your uncle is here?"
Because of Bai Chenyao’s presence, Gu Qingfeng appeared quite reserved.
He sat properly, with a simple and warm smile on his face.
Hearing his mother mention him, he immediately nodded with a smile.
"Yes, Tian Tian, you take good care of Chenyao, your grandma has me!"
At this point, Gu Qingfeng’s feelings of guilt began to rise.
If Bai Chenyao weren’t here, he really wanted to have a good talk with his niece and also share his innermost thoughts with his mother.
All these years... sigh... it’s complicated to explain.
Since Bai Chenyao was the driver, Gu Qingfeng didn’t prepare any alcohol; the meal was purely about eating.
The Gu Family, who would normally chat on and off at the dinner table, now found themselves restrained, even though Bai Chenyao didn’t seem as cold and aloof as he did outside. Still, just sitting like this brought a bit of cautiousness.
Gu Tiantian couldn’t miss her uncle’s cautious behavior, her heart began to ache.
She couldn’t understand why, if having Bai Chenyao over would make everyone uncomfortable, would they insist on inviting him.
Really... they’re causing trouble for themselves!
Upon hearing her uncle’s words, Gu Tiantian not only felt a pang in her heart but also felt a slight sting in her nose.
"Chen Yao, let’s toast with tea instead of wine."
Gu Tiantian watched as her uncle suddenly lifted the tea cup in front of him and looked at Bai Chenyao.
"Tian Tian is my only niece. Her father passed away early, and for all these years, her grandmother has been taking care of her. Although she’s young, she’s very obedient and sensible. These years, as her uncle, I’ve failed her because of various reasons."
"I won’t bore you with past details. As her uncle, I keep my own account in my heart. And for you all... As her uncle, I’m not asking for anything else but hoping that from now on, you can treat her well!"
Watching her uncle’s forehead start to glisten with sweat as he spoke, Gu Tiantian pursed her lips, feeling her eyes warm.
She slightly raised her head to glance at the ceiling.
Worried about being noticed, she quickly lowered her head and picked up a large crab, placing it in her uncle’s bowl.
"Uncle, you don’t have to worry, Grandma always says, ’Children have their own fortunes.’ Rest assured!"
[End of four updates. Enjoy the story, everyone! Sob sob... The day is getting hotter, making us reluctant to go out, but my daughter is eager to play outside, sobbing...]