CHAPTER 248: CHAPTER 248: MADAM, PLEASE SHOW MERCY

Deng Rou had once arranged for a friend’s daughter to join Wansu Technology, hoping that with daily interactions, some sparks might fly. Her son had been single for over thirty years now, and this couldn’t continue!

The girl had good looks and family background, and she was devoted to her son. But alas, her son was oblivious to the girl’s feelings. His high standards at work weren’t the issue—it was how he treated her without considering her as a woman, even scolding her terribly. He wouldn’t even approve sick leave, forcing her to work while ill.

Less than a month in, the girl couldn’t take it anymore and told her, "Auntie, I don’t think I’m suited for Young Master Xie."

Upon hearing this, she was heartbroken. Was Yu Chen destined to be lonely for life?

Deng Rou and her husband had once thought there might be a problem with their son’s sexual orientation, living in anxiety for decades. Now, seeing him finally develop feelings for a girl and things progressing quickly, she wanted to thank the ancestors for their blessings.

Seeing her son buy a hot drink for the girl, Deng Rou nodded in satisfaction. Her son was finally getting it and learning to take care of those around him.

The two maids behind her asked, "Madam, should we go up and check?"

Deng Rou put away her phone and said, "No, I want to see when the brat will finally confess to me."

She watched as Yu Chen and the girl descended the escalator and then said, "Let’s go back."

She wanted to share this good news with her husband.

Deng Rou walked halfway but turned back to the maternity store. She asked the shop assistant, "What did those two customers just buy?"

The assistant remembered Yu Chen and Zhang Miaoyan vividly: the man was handsome, the woman beautiful, and they had spent over thirty thousand on various items, definitely big clients.

The assistant said, "That young couple? They bought dresses, shoes, hats, toys for baby girls, and so on. Would you like to see our new arrivals? They’re very popular."

Deng Rou asked, "Did you say they were a couple?"

The assistant found the customer’s question odd, "Yes, I called them Mr. and Mrs. They didn’t say otherwise."

Deng Rou was delighted and swept up a bunch of clothes and toys for little girls, leaving an address, "Send these here." It felt great to buy things for her granddaughter.

The assistant thought today’s sales were going to skyrocket. Seeing the customer’s address in a villa district, their smile became even more enthusiastic, "Alright, they’ll be delivered soon. Thank you for your patronage."

Content, Deng Rou left.

Yu Chen and Zhang Miaoyan descended to the second floor. Zhang Miaoyan held him back, "We still haven’t bought a gift for Jin Xiu."

Almost overlooked Jin Xiu. Both siblings needed gifts, or the child would be upset.

Yu Chen had indeed overlooked this, so he went and bought a remote-controlled airplane. The two then headed to the parking lot. Zhang Miaoyan got into the car, holding the hot drink he had bought, unwilling to drink it.

After so many years of knowing him, this was the first thing he had ever bought for her!

Yu Chen fastened his seatbelt and reminded her, "Seatbelt."

"Huh?" Zhang Miaoyan turned to him, not catching what he said.

Yu Chen asked, "Why aren’t you drinking it? Is it too hot?"

"No." Zhang Miaoyan quickly took a sip to show him, sweetly.

Yu Chen repeated, "Seatbelt."

Zhang Miaoyan then realized she hadn’t fastened hers. Holding onto the drink, she was about to put it down when Yu Chen leaned over, drawing the seatbelt and fastening it for her.

His face was so close, his fingers brushed her shoulder. Zhang Miaoyan dared not breathe. Today, Young Master Xie was so strange!

Yu Chen started the car, his expression as usual, like he had just done the most ordinary thing.

Zhang Miaoyan secretly observed him. Ever since he returned from his business trip, something seemed different.

Yu Chen, eyes fixed ahead, asked, "Why are you looking at me?"

"I’m not," Zhang Miaoyan quickly lowered her head to drink the hot drink.

Her stomach felt warm, her lower abdomen felt comfortable, but her heart was beating a bit fast.

Yu Chen’s lips curved into a faint smile. Why hadn’t he noticed her goodness before? Luckily, when he decided to stop, she was still there.

Aunt He and Xiao Luo prepared a table full of dishes. An Junxi had initially planned to show off some cooking skills, but Gu Aixi clung to her for a hug, and she also needed to tutor Jin Xiu, leaving her no time.

Around seven o’clock, Gong Xiaoyu arrived at the apartment, "Jin Xiu, Ai Xi baby, Auntie prepared gifts for you!"

Both children happily unwrapped their gifts, "Thank you, Auntie!"

Gu Aixi struggled to unwrap her doll, anxiously asking her brother Gu Jinxiu for help, "Brother, brother."

Gu Jinxiu helped his sister get the doll out. Girls naturally have a love for dolls, and Gu Aixi happily dressed up the doll, even asking her brother to play with her.

Gu Jinxiu didn’t like these girly toys, but when his sister invited him, he had no choice but to play along.

Xiao Luo brought Gong Xiaoyu a cup of flower tea. An Junxi let the children play aside while she sat down to talk with Gong Xiaoyu.

Gong Xiaoyu asked, "Has Miaoyan not arrived yet? She’s closer to the Gu Family than I am."

Realizing it was getting late, An Junxi messaged Zhang Miaoyan while asking her senior, "Didn’t you invite Yue Xiaoyang to join us? Where is he having dinner tonight?"

Gong Xiaoyu replied, "I didn’t tell him I was coming; he can eat wherever he wants."

Gu Jinxiu heard this and took his sister into the room, secretly calling Uncle Yue, "Uncle Yue, Sister Xiao Yu is here for dinner, aren’t you coming?"

Yue Xiaoyang, unable to contact Gong Xiaoyu by phone or messages and almost frantic, calmed down upon receiving Gu Jinxiu’s call, "Good job, Jinxiu. Keep up the good work."

Gu Jinxiu replied, "As long as you don’t rat me out, Uncle Yue!"

Yue Xiaoyang generously promised, "Whatever you want, just ask Uncle Yue."

Gu Aixi was babbling beside him. Gu Jinxiu asked, "What about my sister? Does she get something too?"

Yue Xiaoyang answered warmly, "Of course!"

Gu Jinxiu jumped up, "Oh yeah!"

Gu Aixi didn’t understand what her brother was excited about and joined in with playful gestures, "Yay yay yay!"

An Junxi overheard their noise and walked into the room, "What are you playing?"

Gu Jinxiu hid the phone behind him and shook his head, "Nothing."

Gu Aixi copied him, "Nothing."

"You little rascals," An Junxi didn’t think much of it. "Daddy will be home soon, come on out."

Gu Jinxiu hid the phone under the blanket. As they stepped out into the living room, Gu Yikun, Yu Chen, and Zhang Miaoyan entered together.

An Junxi saw them carrying so many bags, "Did you just come from the store? Why so polite for just a casual meal?"

Zhang Miaoyan said, "Mr. Xie bought these for the kids. I chose the clothes myself, I hope Ai Xi likes them."

Yu Chen added, "We bought them together."

An Junxi and Gong Xiaoyu exchanged a meaningful glance and asked in unison, "Together?"

Zhang Miaoyan blushed, "We went together since it was on the way."

Gu Yikun saw Yu Chen feeling embarrassed, walked over to put his arm around An Junxi’s shoulder, and whispered, "Wife, take it easy."