"Grandpa! Grandpa!" Xiao Shumiao jumped into Senior Gu’s arms, looking up joyfully, "Grandpa, Aunt Yaer just called . She said Bai Maomao has little Maomao in her belly!"
"Is that so?" Senior Gu chuckled, "What wonderful news!"
"Yes, yes," Xiao Shumiao’s big round eyes smiled in delight, "Bai Maomao has little Maomao in her belly. Aunt Yaer said that in a few months, we’ll have little puppies at ho! Xiao Shumiao likes puppies!"
He climbed out of Senior Gu’s embrace, joyfully running and cheering in the living room.
Senior Gu looked at him with fondness, smiling and sighing, "It’s great to be a child. Such small things can bring so much joy, carefree and happy."
"Yes," Gu Junzhu agreed with a smile, "Without desires, one remains strong. Children’s lives are simple, as long as they are fed, clothed, have their parents, and a ho, they’re content. The older one grows, the more one wants, and the more worries accumulate."
"Exactly," Senior Gu replied, "That’s why the ancients said, ’Contentnt brings happiness.’ It is a truth."
"Yes, contentnt brings happiness," Gu Junzhu looked at Xiao Shumiao, his smile warm, "So now, as long as our family is together, happy and safe, I desire nothing more."
"Well said," Senior Gu looked at Xiao Shumiao’s joyful face, temporarily putting Gu Yuanfang aside, "As long as you, Ah Zui, Ah Jue, and Xiao Shu are happy and safe, I desire nothing more."
Just as his son said, in life, things don’t go as wished ten out of nine tis, one must cherish those few monts of contentnt to live well.
Senior Gu was busy with work and couldn’t stay in Jiang City for long.
Old K’s surrender led to Gu Yuanfang and Bai ngluan being detained, awaiting the court’s judgnt. With matters in Jiang City settled, Senior Gu stayed for three days and left for Beijing on the fourth day.
Ye Xingbei and Yun Jue’s health was mostly recovered, but Senior Gu was concerned about the rigors of travel, letting their injuries relapse. So, he advised them to rest in Jiang City for a few more days before returning.
Senior Gu’s intention was for Ye Xingbei and Yun Jue to return to Beijing once fully recovered, to prepare for the announcent of Xiao Shumiao’s lineage.
Following the grand family gathering to reveal Xiao Shumiao’s true heritage, Gu Junzhu and Ye Xingbei would then continue their honeymoon journey.
Gu Junzhu always respected and followed Senior Gu’s wishes without exception, agreeing gladly this ti too.
Ye Xingbei empathized with Senior Gu’s desire for the world to know Xiao Shumiao was his precious grandson and had no objections.
After Senior Gu departed, Gu Junzhu’s group stayed at Yu Ling Manor for two more days.
Ye Xingbei and Yun Jue’s injuries were much improved, allowing them to enjoy themselves at Yu Ling Manor.
In these two days, the family took two children up the hills and rivers, picking flowers and catching fish, reveling in joyful play, truly making the most of their visit.
After two more days, the family finished breakfast and was discussing when to return to Beijing when suddenly the sound of porcelain breaking ca from the kitchen.
"Wanwan?" Yun Jue, mid-conversation with Gu Junzhu, quickly stood up and headed towards the kitchen.
Muu Qingwan was in the kitchen slicing fruit and arranging fruit platters for everyone.
Yun Jue walked briskly into the kitchen.
Muu Qingwan held a phone to her ear, her face pale, unsure who she was talking to, "How dare Yang Jiezhen? How dare she..."
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