Song Zhen's words deeply moved Gu Yibo.
He could feel Song Zhen's commitment to family and marriage, his determination, and sincerity.
As for himself...
He was a failure in love and marriage.
Gu Yibo felt ashamed, his fingers trembling as he clutched his glass.
If only he had half of Song Zhen's determination in pursuing love, today's situation would surely be different!
He sighed deeply, his eyes filled with a tender emotion only men could understand, "With you protecting Zhouzhou, Lingwei would be happy too, if she's watching from above."
Song Zhen's face was earnest, his bright eyes shining with unwavering conviction, "Uncle Gu, don't worry about the house issue.
Before the garden estate is ready, let's stay here.
If you want to bring grandma over, we can do that anytime!"
Gu Xinzhou's thoughts had already drifted far away.
His heart had been torn apart the moment Song Zhen mentioned future sons inheriting Fengyun Group and the Gu family legacy.
She hung her head low, tuning out the rest of their conversation.
All she could think about was, if only she had been just a little more careful...
A new bowl appeared in front of her.
Looking up, she saw that Song Zhen had ladled some broth from the hotpot and placed it before her.
He gently instructed her, "I called the chef back to prepare the base. This soup is good for the stomach, drink more of it."
Gu Xinzhou replied, "Thank you."
Seeing that his daughter was no longer combative with Song Zhen, Gu Yibo laughed and said, "Once I've dealt with the divorce, I'll bring Zhouzhou's grandma over, and then I'll talk to Old Song about arranging an engagement party for you and Zhouzhou!"
"I don't need to discuss my affairs with him."
Song Zhen's attitude suddenly changed.
And his tone was somewhat cold.
He glanced at Gu Xinzhou inadvertently, a flow of suppressed apology in his eyes, "I am independent now. I can make my own decisions regarding my matters."
Then looking to Gu Yibo, he said warmly, "Nonetheless, Uncle Gu and my dad have been friends for many years. Out of respect for that relationship, we can notify him.
If he wishes to bless us, to attend the celebration, we welcome him.
If he has other intentions, we don't need to bother with them."
Gu Xinzhou remembered the way Song Enshuo had treated her with disdain from a young age.
Finally, she stopped eating, raised her clear eyes, and swept a gaze over the two men, "You're stretching the topic too far.
Song Zhen and I are just friends now, nowhere near the point of discussing marriage.
Staying here is already an imposition, so let's not involve anyone else for now.
Dad, there are so many things to deal with at your company and at home. Let's handle them in order, one by one, before we talk about anything else."
Reminded of his own incompetence, which had brought so many grievances upon his daughter, Gu Yibo nodded, "Alright, I'll listen to Zhouzhou."
After dinner.
Song Zhen received a phone call.
It was urgent; he had to go to Europe immediately.
Before leaving, he looked at Gu Xinzhou with a gaze full of deep, lasting affection and immense reluctance.
He hesitated for a long time before asking, "Would you... like to join me?"
What to do?
He desperately wanted to take her away!
Song Zhen was grateful that Dr. Li wouldn't be coming to perform hypnosis on her in the next few days.
But he already felt he couldn't be without her for even a day!
Gu Xinzhou decisively rejected, "You handle your own work. It has nothing to do with me!"
"Cough, cough," Gu Yibo suddenly interrupted them, "You two talk; I'm tired and going upstairs to rest."