"I think it looks good too!"
Xia Ran's smile was like a mirror, making Gu Zheng feel a little guilty.
As Aunt Gu watched this scene, she gradually began to take stock of it, but with Xia Ran present, she couldn't say anything.
Qin Hao watched from the side, his heart pounding with jealousy.
Waaaaah... He wants to date and get married too!
Xia Ran's good mood didn't dissipate until the evening. Gu Zheng didn't go to the company today, but there were still many things that needed his attention.
So after dinner he went to the study and didn't come out until Xia Ran finished showering and was ready to go to bed with Gu Chen.
Xia Ran didn't dare to bother Gu Zheng, and he also had other things to do.
Xia Ran searched the room for a long time but couldn't find what he wanted, which made him a little puzzled.
He remembered it being there, so why isn't it there now?
When Gu Zheng returned from the study, he saw Xia Ran looking for something with her back to the door, while Gu Chen was lying on the bed staring intently at Xia Ran.
He went inside and asked,
"What's wrong? Are you looking for something?"
Hearing Gu Zheng's voice, Xia Ran turned her head and replied.
"Yes, I'm looking for something. I remember there was a red string in my suitcase, but I can't find it now."
That red string was something he had worn since he was a child; it used to have a jade gourd on it.
It is said that he was always sick when he was a child, and no matter how many doctors he saw, it was no use.
His grandfather had no other choice but to take the advice of some friends and go to a temple to pray.
Unexpectedly, after returning from the temple with the jade gourd, Xia Ran's illness was cured.
From then on, Grandpa Xia Ran never allowed him to take it off.
Xia Ran couldn't argue with his grandfather, so he could only keep wearing it. But when he was in college, he fell down the stairs and the jade gourd broke. He kept the rope as a souvenir.
"Why are you looking for the red rope?" Gu Zheng asked, puzzled.
Xia Ran: "It's nothing, I just wanted to string the rings together and wear them, because I'm afraid I'll break them if I wear them on my hand."
Unlike Gu Zheng, he had to take Gu Chen out to play every day and often went into the kitchen, so it was inevitable that he would bump into things and break the ring.
After all, jade is not like rings made of other materials; it is very fragile.
This ring is very important to him, and he must protect it well.
Hearing Xia Ran's words, Gu Zheng simply nodded, then squatted down to help Xia Ran search through her suitcase.
After marrying Gu Zheng, Xia Ran put many of her old, unused items into this suitcase.
Xia Ran was naturally happy to see Gu Zheng help him find his things, but considering how late it was and that he had to go to the company tomorrow, he quickly told Gu Zheng to get up.
"Ah Zheng, I can find it myself. You should go take a shower, it's getting late."
"No rush." Gu Zheng continued searching for Xia Ran.
Xia Ran wanted to say something, but looking at Gu Zheng's serious profile, he seemed to be speechless. He could only search quickly, hoping to find it as soon as possible so that Gu Zheng could take a shower.
But it was as if the red rope was conspiring against Xia Ran. No matter how hard he looked, he couldn't find it. He didn't have many things, but he just couldn't find it. It was really like seeing a ghost!
In the end, it was Gu Zheng who found it for Xia Ran.
Gu Zheng pulled out a red rope from a compartment in Xia Ran's suitcase. The rope looked relatively new.
"Take a look and see if this is it?" Gu Zheng handed the red string to Xia Ran and also asked the question that had been bothering him.
"Is this red string new? How come it looks so new?"
Xia Ran smiled when she saw the red string and quickly took it.
"Yes, it is. But it's not new. It's been with me for over ten years. My grandfather got it from a temple. The material of the red string is also a bit strange. Even though I've worn it for so many years, it hasn't aged at all."
Chapter 68: A Surprise for You
As he spoke, he took off the ring on his hand and tied it to the red string, then blushed and handed the red string to Gu Zheng, asking,
"Ah Zheng, could you... help me put it on?"
He could actually tie it himself, but he wanted Gu Zheng to tie it for him, just like he wanted Gu Zheng to put the ring on for him.
Gu Zheng was completely unaware of Xia Ran's little scheme. When he heard Xia Ran's words, he simply assumed that Xia Ran couldn't wear it herself, since it had to be tied behind her neck.
Gu Zheng responded and helped Xia Ran put the red string on her wrist. After putting it on, Xia Ran couldn't help but reach out and touch it, feeling very satisfied.
Lying on the bed, Gu Chen looked at his two fathers and pouted, his little face showing a hint of unhappiness.
He wants his little dad to hold him!
"I'm going to take a shower first." After helping Xia Ran put on the red string, Gu Zheng went to take a shower.
Xia Ran, of course, would not say no, and even took the initiative to help Gu Zheng get his clothes.
After Gu Zheng went into the bathroom, Xia Ran packed up the suitcase she had been searching for and then hugged Gu Chen.
He immediately noticed Gu Chen's displeasure and was somewhat surprised, asking,
"What's wrong, baby? Are you feeling unwell?"
Gu Chen usually acts obedient and sensible in front of him, and it's rare for him to look so unhappy like this.
Gu Chen buried his head in Xia Ran's neck, gently nuzzled her, and then spoke with a pitiful expression.
"Little Daddy... wants Big Daddy... not Little... Chen..."
Hearing Gu Chen's words, Xia Ran was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing. He finally understood why Xiao Chen was unhappy.
But what he didn't expect was that Xiao Chen would be so clingy and so easily jealous. Most importantly, she was even jealous of her own father.
Xia Ran couldn't help but kiss Gu Chen's cheek and said,
"Xiao Chen, how can you be so cute!"
He couldn't help but laugh as he kissed her, and Gu Chen, probably feeling a bit ticklish from his kisses, couldn't help but laugh too, his laughter coming in a childish, childlike voice.
But after Gu Chen finished laughing, Xia Ran made him sit down and prepared to reason with him.
"Xiao Chen, can your stepfather tell you something? If your stepfather and step-father get a little clingy in the future, please don't get angry, okay?"
“We are all a family. Both your younger and older fathers love you very much. You don’t need to worry that we will abandon you. Just be happy and cheerful every day.”
Xia Ran knew why Gu Chen disliked him and A Zheng being too affectionate.
Gu Chen is too insecure. The person he relies on most right now is Xia Ran. So when he sees Xia Ran being nice to others, he inevitably feels scared and unhappy.
Even if that person is his own biological father.
Gu Chen's lips twitched slightly; he had no idea what his little father meant.
He slowly lowered his head, as if he was hesitant.
Xia Ran, of course, knew Gu Chen's thoughts, and he didn't rush Gu Chen to answer, but simply continued...
"Xiao Chen, your little dad and your big dad will always be the ones who love you the most. You don't need to worry about anything. We will be by your side for the rest of our lives, okay? You don't need to be afraid that anyone will be gone."
Xia Ran's voice was gentle, slowly calming Gu Chen's heart.
Gu Chen is now slowly understanding some things, and of course he knows what Xia Ran meant.
"Okay... Xiao Chen understands..."
He nodded almost imperceptibly, his small face filled with determination.
Xia Ran kissed Gu Chen's face hard again.
"Baby, you're so good! So wonderful!"
After being kissed by Xia Ran, Gu Chen couldn't help but blush again.
Xia Ran loved seeing Gu Chen like this; he found him so adorable that his heart melted. So he kept kissing Gu Chen, making Gu Chen laugh heartily.
So when Gu Zheng came out, this was the scene he saw, and his heart softened.
He didn't say anything to disturb the two of them, and in the end, it was Gu Chen who noticed him.
"Big Daddy..."
Gu Chen's face was flushed, and she waved to Gu Zheng with bright eyes.
This was the first time Gu Zheng had seen Gu Chen so enthusiastic towards him, and he was slightly taken aback.
What is this little brat up to now?
Isn't he usually indifferent to me? Why is he being so enthusiastic today?
Hearing Gu Chen's words, Xia Ran also noticed that Gu Zheng had come out after taking a shower.
He turned his head to look at Gu Zheng, his face slightly flushed, which inexplicably made Gu Zheng find him somewhat delicious.
"Ah Zheng, are you done washing? Xiao Chen is calling you over, come quickly."
Upon hearing this, Gu Zheng also walked over. The two, one big and one small, were looking at him from the bed, and their eyes were surprisingly similar.
"What's wrong?" Gu Zheng sat down next to them. "Is there something you need?"
He felt that Gu Chen must have something to ask him if he had called him over.
However, to everyone's surprise, as soon as Gu Zheng finished speaking, Xia Ran and Gu Chen had a strange smile on their faces.
Gu Zheng raised an eyebrow, somewhat curious about the two's behavior.
"Hmm? You called me for no reason? If there's nothing else, I'll head back."
Of course, he was just saying that; he had no intention of leaving tonight.
Xia Ran smiled mysteriously at him and said,
"Don't worry, this is a surprise."
Upon hearing this, Gu Zheng became even more curious.
Xia Ran ignored Gu Zheng's annoyance and instead looked at Gu Chen, whose face was flushed, and said,