Gu Xinzhou struggled in vain, anger making her open her mouth to bite!
Song Zhen's brow furrowed!
A familiar yet long-absent pain struck!
It overlapped with that scene from his midnight dreams!
The hand that Song Zhen wrapped around her back was gently patting, helping her catch her breath.
The motion was a bit clumsy, but it exuded an undeniable treasure.
Half an hour later—
Gu Xinzhou sat on the window seat of her room, her knees pulled up to her chest.
Her long hair covered half of her delicate little face.
Her eyelashes hung down, her complexion pale, and she remained silent.
Gu Yibo sat on the bed opposite her, looking at her and coaxing her with all seriousness and sincerity.
But Gu Xinzhou showed no reaction whatsoever.
Song Zhen had been standing by her desk all along, forever calm and rational.
His expensive suit was in disarray, but the vast cosmos in his eyes always scored him points, making him appear wise and independent in any setting, any attire.
Gu Xinfei whispered, "Zhouzhou, I...
Don't blame your sister for keeping you in the dark; I really had no choice.
I thought about how sad you might be, but thinking of your health, I am also heartbroken.
Zhouzhou, please don't be angry anymore.
If you must be angry, then let it be with me."
Gu Yibo suddenly said, "Xinfeng, you go out first."
Gu Xinfei looked at him pitifully, "But Zhouzhou is still upset."
Gu Yibo: "Go out!"
Gu Xinfei glanced at Song Zhen with a sorrowful look.
Song Zhen's voice was warm, "Go out, Uncle Gu and I will persuade her properly."
Gu Xinfei stepped forward gently and looked at the dirt on his outfit, "Do you want me to find a set of my father's clothes for you to change into?
Zhouzhou was caught off guard by this matter; that's why she's so emotional.
Song Zhen, you mustn't blame her."
"No need to change clothes," Song Zhen responded indifferently, his face meeting her tender gaze: "Don't worry, we'll definitely persuade her."
Gu Xinfei looked at Song Zhen with great reliance, "With you here, I'm sure I can be at ease, so I'll entrust her to you."
After Gu Xinfei left, Song Zhen pulled out a chair from the desk and sat down, facing the direction of the window seat.
His tone was detached, "Even if you go back to Italy now, it's useless.
A day ago, someone else took over all your work.
Not just in Italy, anywhere in the world with a television station, no one will take you on.
Except in B City."
Gu Yibo feared that his daughter would be even less pleased to hear this.
But he understood that this was a necessary process.
Once this period passed, his daughter would surely come to accept it.
He turned back and silently thanked Song Zhen.
Gu Yibo whispered to Gu Xinzhou, "Silly child, isn't it good to stay at home?
Every day you can have hot meals; whatever you want to eat, the cook will make it for you!
Any television station you wish to go to, Song Zhen can arrange it!
Why drift alone out there?
Anyway, this matter is settled!
There's no possibility of change!"
"Sorry!" Gu Xinzhou looked out the window, her tone resolute, "My fiancé is in Italy, and I promised him I'd only be back for a week.
So my stay has nothing to do with my job at the news station.
If I can balance dreams and love, that's the best.
If not, life is indeed precious, love is of even greater value, so naturally, I choose to return to my lover's side."
"Fiancé?!"
Gu Yibo was so shocked his eyes nearly popped out!
His precious darling, whom he hadn't yet doted on enough, whom he hadn't yet taken enough care of, how could she suddenly have a fiancé?
Song Zhen's voice was cool and detached, "Then call him over!
It would also be good for Uncle Gu and Xinfeng to screen him for you.
If he truly loves you, coming back to meet your parents isn't too much to ask, is it?"