“Aunt, I don’t care what Xia Ran thinks of me, but Xiao En can’t leave. This is Xiao En’s home,” Gu Zheng said.
Upon hearing Gu Zheng's words, Aunt Gu shook her head in disappointment.
"Say whatever you want, so Gu Zheng, do you mean you want to divorce Xia Ran?"
Gu Zheng fell silent again, saying nothing.
Seeing this, Gu En spoke up again.
"Auntie, you don't need to pressure Zheng Ge anymore, because Zheng Ge has already told me that he will divorce Xia Ran, and that he will say so in the next few days. So don't worry, Auntie, Zheng Ge knows what to do."
"What?" Aunt Gu asked instinctively, "You mean, Zheng had already decided to divorce Xia Ran a long time ago?"
Faced with Aunt Gu's gaze, Gu En nodded with feigned hesitation.
"Yes, Zheng-ge... he really does want to divorce Xia Ran, in the next few days. But Aunt, please don't tell Xia Ran first, because it's better for Zheng-ge to tell her himself."
Aunt Gu turned her gaze away from Gu En and looked at Gu Zheng standing next to her, asking,
"Zheng, is what he said true? Are you really planning to divorce Xia Ran? When did you decide to do so?"
“A couple of days ago,” Gu Zheng replied.
Since Aunt Gu had asked, Gu Zheng didn't intend to hide it.
He had been hesitant about when to make things clear with Xia Ran, but his aunt's words made him decide.
Indeed, he and Xia Ran were not a good match. Not only did he think so, but his aunt also thought so.
Hearing this, Aunt Gu felt a mix of emotions, but her guilt towards Xia Ran only deepened.
It turns out that Ah Zheng had already planned to divorce Xia Ran when Gu En came back, but Xia Ran was still foolishly trying to cook a meal for Gu En.
If Xia Ran knew the truth, how devastated would she be?
Aunt Gu didn't dare to think too deeply about it, and only sighed as she said to Gu Zheng,
"Since you've made up your mind, you should quickly explain things to people. After you and Xia Ran get divorced, your uncle and I should leave too. We've stayed here for too long this time."
"Didn't you say you weren't leaving this time?" Gu Zheng asked, frowning. "You weren't planning to leave, but you've changed your mind and don't want to stay anymore."
Gu Zheng didn't speak. Although Aunt Gu didn't explain it clearly, he guessed why.
After all, when Xiao En was at home before, her aunt was unwilling to stay at home all the time.
Later, he gradually realized that his aunt and the others didn't seem to like Xiao En, and he stopped asking why.
However, what he couldn't understand was that when Xiao En first came to their house, his aunt and the others liked her very much, but for some reason, they gradually stopped liking her.
Having said everything she needed to say, Aunt Gu didn't want to stay there any longer; she had other things to do.
“Gu Zheng, this time when you divorce Xia Ran, you need to pay attention to the child’s feelings. This is your own decision, so you will have to bear the consequences yourself.”
“You’ve always been someone who doesn’t cause worry since you were little, so your aunt can’t really say anything to you. She can only say that you made your own choice and you have to bear the consequences yourself.”
"If you're willing, your aunt hopes you'll let her take care of the child. Otherwise, I'm afraid Xiao Chen will revert to his old ways."
"No way." Gu Zheng refused outright. He felt uncomfortable having his child with him all this time, and suddenly having his aunt take care of the child would be difficult for him.
Moreover, Gu En is the child's biological father. Now that Xiao En has returned, they have no right to take the child away.
Although Aunt Gu didn't know the child's background, he still didn't want her to take the child away.
Chapter 148 I dreamt of getting a divorce
When Gu En heard what his aunt said, he was initially a little tempted, because that child was not the one he wanted to be born.
Another thing is that he feels that his relationship with Zheng Ge is not what it used to be, so he wants to repair his relationship with Gu Zheng, but if there is another person in the middle, there will be a lot of trouble.
Actually, he originally wanted to treat the child well, but after returning this time, he found that the child completely ignored him and was even more affectionate towards Xia Ran, so he didn't like the child as much anymore.
The child's existence reminds him of Xia Ran and that Gu Zheng had actually been married to someone else.
But to his surprise, Gu Zheng refused.
Aunt Gu only said it out of wishful thinking, and Gu Zheng's refusal was within her expectations.
"Alright, I won't force you." Aunt Gu left the room.
After she left, she didn't go anywhere, but went back to her room and said a few words to Qin Hao's father, who was out.
She didn't know how much compensation Gu Zheng would give Xia Ran in their divorce, but she still wanted to prepare some, as a way for the Gu family to atone for their sins.
Although she knew that no amount of compensation could make up for Xia Ran's pain and suffering, it was still her way of showing her affection.
After Aunt Gu left, Gu En's room became quiet. Gu Zheng seemed to be thinking about what Aunt Gu had just said, so he stood there silently.
Seeing this scene, Gu En felt a little uncomfortable.
He and Zheng were having a good talk, but then Aunt Gu came in again and said things that made Gu Zheng uncomfortable.
"Brother Zheng..." Gu En called out nervously.
Hearing the sound, Gu Zheng snapped out of his reverie, walked over to the bedside, and asked,
"What's wrong?"
Gu En's face was filled with guilt. "Brother Zheng, do you think Aunt doesn't want to live in this house because of me? Is it because she doesn't want to see me that she's not home?"
If Aunt Gu were here, she would definitely say yes without hesitation.
Unfortunately, Aunt Gu is no longer here, and there is only Gu Zheng who thinks Gu En is good in every way.
Gu Zheng: "There's nothing going on with Nanfeng. Don't overthink it. You know your aunt and uncle love to play. They used to love traveling around, and now they love it even more."
"Is that so?" Gu En asked, feigning doubt. "Then, Zheng-ge, what do you plan to do about what Auntie said earlier?"
“I really didn’t expect Xia Ran to complain to my aunt. If I had known earlier, I definitely wouldn’t have let you tell Xia Ran. But if I don’t tell her, I… I’m afraid Xia Ran will be resentful and then…”
Gu En's eyes reddened again. Gu Zheng patted his head and said...
"Don't overthink it. Didn't I tell you? I'll divorce him. In the next couple of days, you should focus on recovering. This place will remain your home, just like before."
Hearing this, Gu En smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Zheng."
"But Zheng-ge, no matter what, if you want to divorce Xia Ran, you should give him more compensation. After all, he has taken care of you for so long. Even if you hire a nanny, you have to pay her a salary."
Gu En said magnanimously that the Gu family was very wealthy, and giving Xia Ran a little compensation would not have any impact.
Moreover, with Gu Zheng around, why would he be afraid of not having money?
Hearing this, Gu Zheng felt a little more comforted. Xiao En was still the same as before, and had not become selfish because of the hard times of those years.
"Don't worry, I'll know my limits. No matter what, I owe him, and I'm sorry to him."
Gu Zheng felt somewhat troubled. Although he had said he wouldn't give Xia Ran love when they got married, he had also said he wouldn't get a divorce. But now... he broke his promise and got a divorce.
And most importantly, he felt most sorry for Xia Ran because of the fact that Xia Ran knelt down for him and Grandpa Xia.
He had solemnly promised Grandpa Xia that he would treat Xia Ran well, but how long has it been since he broke his promise?
Xia Ran's sleep was extremely restless; he kept having all sorts of bizarre dreams.
He dreamt that Gu Zheng looked down on him and said that he was just a free nanny.
But that wasn't what scared him the most. What scared him was that he dreamed that he and Gu Zheng had divorced.
Xia Ran was eventually woken up by the dream. He was panting heavily, his forehead covered in cold sweat. Even now, he still feels scared when he recalls the dream.
How could he have such a dream? And... and it felt so real!
Aunt Gu brought in the cooked porridge and led Gu Chen in just as Xia Ran was being startled awake from her dream.
Seeing the still-shaken expression on Xia Ran's face, Aunt Gu immediately asked with concern.
"What's wrong? You look so pale. Is your foot wound hurting?"
"No, Auntie, I... I just had a nightmare." Xia Ran smiled at Aunt Gu, then patted Gu Chen's head, who had already skillfully climbed onto the bed.
"Did the baby behave well while Daddy was sleeping?"
"Yes!" Gu Chen nodded vigorously. "Be a good baby, and Daddy will be happy!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Ran couldn't help but lower her head and give the child a big kiss on the face.
"She's truly Daddy's precious darling!"
Seeing this scene, Aunt Gu couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. The two had such a good relationship; how heartbroken they would be if they were to separate.
"Alright, alright, stop kissing. This is medicinal porridge, specially cooked by the servants. Have a little bit first."
Aunt Gu interrupted the father and son's kiss.
"No, Auntie, I have to go out for a bit. I need to talk to Ah Zheng and make things clear."
Xia Ran didn't accept the porridge that Aunt Gu offered her; instead, she was anxious to find Gu Zheng.
Although he had a very unpleasant argument with Gu Zheng today, it was a misunderstanding, and he had to go and talk to Gu Zheng to clear things up, otherwise it would affect their relationship in the future.
“No need to go.” Aunt Gu felt even more upset. “Zheng said he has something to do and has to go out for a while. He won’t be back until tomorrow, so it’s no use for you to go see him.”
"What?" Xia Ran was stunned for a moment. "He went out? But... but why didn't he come to tell me? Did he not want to wake me up, so he sent me a message?"
Xia Ran turned to grab her phone from the bedside table, ignoring the injury on her arm.
Aunt Gu's eyes reddened when she saw Xia Ran's appearance.
"How could there not be?" Xia Ran muttered to herself as she looked at her phone.
Normally, Ah Zheng would let him know when he went out, or he would leave a message if he didn't want to disturb his sleep, but why didn't he this time?
Chapter 149 needs to be discussed
Aunt Gu knew what was going on when she heard this, but she couldn't say it now.
Maybe you have something very important to do, so stop thinking about it and eat something first.
Aunt Gu gave the bowl to Xia Ran. After hearing Aunt Gu's words, Xia Ran was still very scared and uneasy.
Ah Zheng left without telling him anything. Could it be that he's angry with him and thinks that he deliberately made Gu En fall down the stairs?
Thinking about it made Xia Ran feel depressed and uncomfortable.
"Auntie, is Gu En here? I have some things I want to talk to him about."