Chapter 1004: Chapter 1008: Poisonous Chapter 1004: Chapter 1008: Poisonous Gu Junzhu gently pinched her fingertips, his smile becoming even more enchanting, “So, miss, are you interested in lying down tonight and letting me do as I please?”

Ye Xingbei: “… Not really!”

Gu Junzhu tightened his grip on her hand and pulled her into his embrace, “Then surely you were lying just now! Student Ye Xiaobei, lying is a bad habit and must be punished. Hmm… the punishment is that you must lie down tonight and let me do as I please!”

Ye Xingbei: “…”
Seeing her speechless demeanor, Gu Junzhu laughed heartily, causing Senior Master Gu to look back at him, “Ah Zhu, what are you laughing about? You seem very happy?”

Seeing the affectionate look Senior Master Gu gave Gu Junzhu and the proud, indulgent tone when he called him “Ah Zhu”, Ye Xingbei felt that what Senior Master Gu really called him was “Daddy’s darling good son”.

Ye Xingbei’s own thoughts made her sweat profusely.

“It’s nothing, Dad,” Gu Junzhu said with a smile looking at Senior Master Gu, “I said Beibei looks good today, and Beibei said I look even better than her.”

Ye Xingbei: “…”
Shameless!

Senior Master Gu chuckled and nodded, “Yes, indeed, back then your mother was known as the number one beauty in Beijing. You’ve inherited all her good features and even surpassed her. I also think you’re the best looking and not only that, your capabilities are outstanding too. I must have done a lot of good deeds in my past life to have been blessed with your mother and you in this life.”

Ye Xingbei: “…”
Suddenly, Ye Xingbei understood where the Fifth Lord of Gu’s penchant for self-praise came from.

It was hereditary!

Gu Junzhu, holding Ye Xingbei’s hand, hurried a few steps to walk alongside Senior Master Gu, smiling, “Dad, you too are the best father in the world! Broad-minded, kind, and capable, managing both career and family. You’re the elder I respect the most. Just wait, next year Beibei and I will surely give you a grandson to make you happy every day!”

Ye Xingbei: “…”
This father and son are toxic!

How can they say such cheesy things so enthusiastically?

Xiao Shumiao, holding Senior Master Gu’s hand, said, “Grandpa, my dad is the best dad in the world!”

Ye Xingbei: “…”
Senior Master Gu laughed loudly, “That’s right, that’s right! Xiao Shumiao’s dad is indeed the best dad in the world!”

“I’m not up to par,” Senior Master Gu said, looking at Gu Junzhu and shaking his head with a smile laced with a bit of regret, “When I was younger, I was immature and only focused on work, neglecting your mother and your brothers and sisters. It was only when you came along, as I got older and your mother’s health declined after giving birth to you, that I tried to spend more time with you all. You know, it’s not just parents who are lonely because their children don’t always have time for them; it’s the same with spouses and children. Once separated, one realizes how happy those times were and then one endlessly regrets not spending more time with them, not needing to do anything grand, just sharing more meals or walks would have been good…”
As Senior Master Gu spoke more and more sadly, tears eventually appeared in his eyes.

Xiao Shumiao’s eyes, wide and round, looked like he couldn’t understand why such an old person would still cry like him.

Patting Senior Master Gu on the shoulder, Gu Junzhu said, “Dad, mom passed away smiling, saying she’d still want to be your wife in her next life. You’re both a good husband and a good father, don’t overthink it. Let’s go, let’s go back home to eat and after dinner, I’m off to the Mi Family to propose to Xiao Qiao. By next year, with a grandchild in your left arm and a great-grandchild in your right, you’ll be the envy of all your old friends!”