He wanted to take Xiao Chen out to play, but it seems he hasn't told A Zheng yet.
Chapter 29 Gu Zheng Neglects Xia Ran
"Daddy... I'm hungry..."
Suddenly, Gu Chen, who was perched on his shoulder, spoke up in a small voice.
This was the first time Xia Ran had heard the word "hungry" from Gu Chen's mouth. For a moment, she couldn't help but forget Gu Zheng's emotions and hugged Gu Chen excitedly.
"Baby, you've learned another word! That's amazing!" Xia Ran couldn't help but hug Gu Chen and give him a big kiss.
"Oh no, you just said a lot of words too!"
Xia Ran suddenly remembered Gu Chen crying and saying that Gu Zheng didn't want him. At that time, Gu Chen also uttered several words that he had never said before.
Gu Chen was a little stunned by Xia Ran's forceful kiss; he looked incredibly cute.
But with those bright red eyes, she also seemed a little pitiful.
Xia Ran assumed Gu Chen hadn't understood what he had just said when he saw Gu Chen's blank expression, but to her surprise, Gu Chen suddenly grinned the next second, his face turning rosy.
But what shocked Xia Ran even more was Gu Chen's next move.
Gu Chen cautiously approached his face, and Xia Ran felt something soft and warm pressed against his cheek.
Xia Ran was stunned, her face filled with disbelief.
"Baby...baby, did you just kiss your little daddy?"
He looked at Gu Chen's red and swollen feet, and his eyes inexplicably felt hot.
Gu Chen didn't speak, but his eyes grew brighter and brighter, with a hint of shyness in them.
Xia Ran watched and burst out laughing.
"You're so great, baby! Let's go tell your dad that you kissed me, and make him jealous!"
This was the child's first time meeting a relative, so of course he wanted to share it with Gu Zheng.
Moreover, he would have a serious talk with Gu Zheng later and needed to teach Gu Zheng a lesson!
Gu Chen's eyes, which had been bright just moments before, dimmed instantly when he heard that Xia Ran was going to find Gu Zheng.
Xia Ran noticed it too, and he understood why.
He sighed silently and said softly,
"Baby, are you angry with your dad?"
Gu Chen didn't answer him, but the way he lowered his head was clearly his way of answering Xia Ran.
Xia Ran: "Baby, do you know why Daddy left you to sleep alone in the room? It's because Little Daddy is sick, and Daddy was worried about you, so he came here to keep Little Daddy company."
Upon hearing Xia Ran's words, Gu Chen subconsciously raised his head.
He still didn't speak, but Xia Ran understood the meaning in his eyes: he was asking if what Xia Ran said was true.
Xia Ran smiled slightly and said,
"Of course it's true. Have you forgotten that Daddy was sick yesterday?"
This time, Gu Chen did not remain silent, but nodded.
Xia Ran's heart melted at the sight of Gu Chen.
How can there be such a cute and heartbreaking child? I said so much just now, but there wasn't a single reply.
But now, whenever he's mentioned, he gets a response, which makes Xia Ran both love and feel sorry for him.
"So baby, are you not angry with him anymore? Later, Daddy will tell your daddy that he will never leave you alone again, okay?"
Gu Chen hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
Xia Ran breathed a sigh of relief, gave Gu Chen a big kiss on the cheek, and said happily,
"Our baby is so great! Come on, let's go downstairs for breakfast, and then let Daddy take us out to play. How about the dads spend the whole day playing with the baby today?"
Gu Chen's eyes lit up. "Great!"
Xia Ran and Gu Chen were having a great time, but Gu Zheng, who came out of the next room after washing up and changing his clothes, still had a dark expression on his face.
As Xia Ran carried Gu Chen out of the room, she saw Gu Zheng with a dark expression.
He was about to call out to someone when Gu Zheng walked right past him without even glancing at him, as if he hadn't seen them at all.
Xia Ran was stunned, and Gu Chen stared blankly, completely unable to react.
Although he was young, he knew that his older father's reaction was wrong.
Even though Daddy wouldn't hug or kiss him before, he would still look at him.
But why isn't Da Ba Ba looking at him now?
Gu Chen's little head seemed to be thinking of something, and his eyes instantly reddened again. He hugged Xia Ran's neck even tighter.
Feeling the pressure on her neck, Xia Ran instantly came to her senses.
But thinking about Gu Zheng's reaction just now, he was still very confused and... afraid.
Ah Zheng's reaction just now clearly showed that he didn't want to talk to him and he was obviously angry.
But he didn't know what he had done wrong.
Ah Zheng had been much nicer to him these past two days, so why did he revert to his previous attitude of ignoring him today?
Xia Ran felt a little sad, and then carried Gu Chen downstairs.
Seeing Gu Zheng sitting at the dining table eating breakfast, Xia Ran pursed her lips and walked over.
When Uncle Wang came out of the kitchen, he was surprised to see Xia Ran carrying Gu Chen down the stairs.
"Young Master Ran, are you feeling better? Are you still feeling unwell? Should we have the doctor come and take another look?"
Xia Ran shook her head and said,
"Uncle Wang, don't worry, I'm fine now."
"It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright. I was just about to go up and call you for breakfast. Oh dear... what's wrong, young master? Why are your eyes so red? Have you been crying?"
Wang Bo suddenly noticed that Gu Chen's eyes were red and swollen in Xia Ran's arms.
It's no wonder Uncle Wang didn't know, because Gu Chen was crying on the second floor, while Uncle Wang was on the first floor and in the kitchen, so how could he hear her?
Xia Ran nodded, and said with a hint of helplessness,
"Yes, I cried for a little while, but I'm fine now, so you don't need to worry."
Uncle Wang: "Alright, alright, it's good that everything's alright. I'll go check if they've finished making the rest of the porridge."
Uncle Wang turned and went to the kitchen again. Xia Ran, holding Gu Chen, sat down next to Gu Zheng and asked nervously,
"Zheng, are you...are you angry?"
Gu Zheng, who hadn't looked up from beginning to end, paused slightly upon hearing this before speaking coldly.
"No."
Xia Ran's heart tightened; he hadn't heard that cold tone in a long time.
He didn't know if it was because Gu Zheng had been treating him better these past two days, but that made him much bolder.
"You're lying, you're clearly angry."
This was the first time he had refuted Gu Zheng. Under normal circumstances, Xia Ran would never have dared to speak like that.
Gu Zheng was clearly also hearing Xia Ran speak in such a tone for the first time, and he was slightly taken aback.
He inexplicably looked up at Xia Ran, but when he saw Xia Ran's appearance, he paused and a strange feeling rose in his heart.
She seemed a little heartbroken, and also somewhat irritated...
Chapter 30 Go and coax him
His eyes were red and filled with distress. Even Gu Chen, who was in Xia Ran's arms, had red eyes and was looking at him with an accusing expression.
Gu Zheng was inexplicably amused and annoyed.
Judging from their appearance, anyone who didn't know better would think he was bullying them.
But there were clearly two people...
Just as the family of three were looking at each other in silence, Qin Hao came over and witnessed this scene.
He raised an eyebrow, assuming the family of three was playing some kind of game, but when he got closer and saw Gu Chen and Xia Ran's expressions, his face instantly changed.
"Cousin, Xia Ran, what's wrong? And Chen Baobei, your eyes are all red. Who bullied you?"
Upon noticing Qin Hao approaching, Xia Ran composed herself and looked at him, saying...
"Nothing. By the way, have you had breakfast? Would you like to eat together?"
Qin Hao wasn't stupid; how could he not see that Xia Ran was changing the subject?
But this was a matter between the two of them, so he didn't say much. He just glanced at Gu Zheng and then sat down.
"I haven't eaten yet. I just came here to freeload a meal."
He did not live at the Gu family's house.
Xia Ran smiled at him and said,
"Let's eat together then."
Xia Ran wore a smile, as if the discomfort Qin Hao had seen on his face when he first arrived was just an illusion.
Qin Hao naturally smiled and agreed.
Gu Zheng watched this scene with a cold face. Just now, he looked aggrieved and complaining towards him, but now he was all smiles towards others.
It seems he needs to have a serious talk with Xia Ran.
Gu Zheng snorted coldly in his heart, then looked at Qin Hao sitting opposite him and said in a cold voice,
"How come I didn't know you had so much free time?"