Fortunately, Gu Chen had just received the 150,000 yuan payment for the goods, otherwise he really couldn't have afforded these two gifts.
After all, he had spent a lot of money over this period of time, either buying a house in an upscale neighbourhood,
decorating and opening a fruit shop, or renting a shopfront for a clothing store.
Gu Chen's money was literally flowing out like water.
Fortunately, although he spent money like crazy, he also made money quickly, otherwise he really wouldn't be able to afford it.
It just felt a little strange when paying the bill, inexplicably having the illusion of taking his father-in-law's money and then buying him a gift.
When he came out of the mall, Gu Chen looked at the time and it was almost 10pm.
So he simply took Shen Cuizhi and Gu Hang to his house to stay the night.
The large 180-square-metre house was usually too big for the three of them to live in, with Ji Pianran and their daughter Tangtang.
There was always an empty guest room, which was usually used to store Tangtang's stuffed animals.
Early the next morning, Gu Chen drove the two elderly Gu family members to the Ji family manor.
When they got out of the car, he was surprised to see his father-in-law Ji Guangsheng waiting at the door.
'Dad, why did you come here in person?'
Gu Chen said with some surprise. He never expected Ji Guangsheng to go to such lengths, it was really a great honour.
However, Ji Guangsheng didn't care about this at all, as if he was just an ordinary old man with a good personality at the moment.
He was not the head of the Ji family who could make Chuancheng tremble with just a stomp.
Seeing his son-in-law's flattered appearance, he just laughed heartily and said,
'Hahaha, it's fine, you're my son-in-law and also half of my son. If your daughter-in-law is their daughter-in-law, then she's also half of your parents' daughter, right?
Today is also the first time I've met your in-laws, and we're already family, so there's no need to be so formal.'
Gu Chen couldn't refute anything when Ji Guangsheng said this, so he just walked forward with him.
At this time, Gu Hang and Shen Cuizhi also got out of the car and hurried over to greet him as they saw him.
'Oh, dear in-laws, thank you so much for saving my daughter and taking care of her for so many years,'
said Ji Guangsheng, reaching out to shake Gu Hang's hand.
The warm attitude between the two was nothing like that of strangers meeting for the first time.
It was more like that of old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.
'Not at all, not at all. I should be thanking you for teaching such an outstanding daughter.
And she didn't mind that our family is poor, and now Chen'er can have a good life.
It's also thanks to your help, so I really thank you.'
Gu Hang also said sincerely, with many emotions in his heart.
To be honest, even he himself didn't expect that the person who claimed to be Ji Pianran, who had fled for his life, would actually have such a big identity.
And she really hit it off with his youngest son, Gu Chen. Now that he thinks about it, it really is an unpredictable world.
Shen Cuizhi was also very excited. She had always felt that Ji Pianran was a child who was different from others, both in appearance and temperament.
At the time, at most, she felt that he had a face that would bring wealth to her husband, but she never imagined that he would actually be the daughter of a wealthy family.
Just thinking about the stupid things she did in the past really makes her feel a little ashamed.
'Not at all. Pien is also my most beloved daughter-in-law.
From the past to the present, I have always treated her as my own daughter.'
Shen Cuizhi also echoed these words.
The two families kept on praising each other, and the atmosphere became more and more harmonious. Ji Guangsheng seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood today.
He then took the initiative to invite the Gu family's two elderly to walk together towards the manor.
When they got closer, they saw that a banquet had already been set up in the hall.
There was everything from abalone and lobster to shark's fin and sea cucumber, and even bird's nest and bear's paw.
After being carefully cooked by the chef, the food was not only delicious but also looked appetising, and just looking at it made people's mouths water.
'Come, come, please sit down,'
Ji Guangsheng said with a smile, greeting the two elderly members of the Gu family. Gu Hang and Shen Cuizhi both nodded in agreement.
The two elderly people also didn't expect that they would be able to sit so closely with the head of the Ji family,
a famous big shot in Chuancheng, and even on an equal footing.
Seeing that Ji Guangsheng was so enthusiastic from beginning to end, the two were even more flattered and at a loss for words.
'Try it, both of you. I made this dish myself today, and it tastes really good,'
Ji Guangsheng said with a smile.
The two elderly members of the Gu family were also surprised to hear this. They had never expected that this important person would also cook for himself, and they also picked up their chopsticks and tried the food.
'What do you think? How does it taste?' Ji Guangsheng asked with anticipation.
'Well, it's very good, much better than the previous dishes. What kind of cooking is this?'
Shen Cuizhi couldn't help feeling enlightened after eating it.
She had been cooking at home for decades, but she had never eaten such delicious fish.
'Hahaha, actually the name of this dish is called 'Number One in the World', and it's a dish I created myself.'
Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, Ji Guangsheng couldn't help but laugh out loud, and then he began to tell stories from his younger days.
As he spoke, not only did the people present feel astonished, but an expression of disbelief also appeared on Ji Pianran's face.
She never imagined that her father, who had always been so serious and unyielding, and never smiled or laughed,
had actually run away from home when he was young, and his situation was even worse than hers.
He had even been caught by human traffickers and ended up being sold to a restaurant to work as a servant.
But the young and stubborn Ji Guangsheng never gave up and did not blame anyone.
Not only did he work hard at the restaurant, but in just a few years, relying on spying on others and his own continuous research,
he went from being a servant who was bullied to becoming a respected chef.
In the end, he even helped the restaurant establish its own brand with the new dishes he developed.
Even the restaurant owner's daughter ended up falling for him, and the two of them got married with a child on the way.
And when the Ji family finally followed the clues and found Ji Guangsheng a few years later,
he had not only inherited the restaurant, but even had a daughter.
After hearing this story, Ji Pianran was completely stunned.
Because no one had ever told her this before.
Ji Guangsheng, meanwhile, looked at her with loving eyes and said with a smile:
'Yes, your mother was the daughter of the restaurant owner, and you were born there when you were little.
But you were still young then, and after I returned to the Ji family, my father felt that my previous experiences were too shameful.
That's why no one had ever told you.
My dear daughter, I'm actually very happy for you, because you've done the same thing I did when I was young.
Seeing you so happy now, my heart is equally proud of you.'