Gu Shishi did not want to open the gift, which had taken a lot of effort.
It was impolite to open the gifts before the elders left.
"Shishi, the reason why I'm meeting you today is because I want to apologize to you on behalf of your mother."
Zhang Sheng did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
As soon as he said this, the sarcastic look on Huo Sishen's face was very obvious.
"Mr. Zhang, you came all the way here. You don't have to waste your time on such a small matter."
With one sentence, Zhang Sheng was stumped.
The size of the apology depended on the nature of the mistake.
Mrs. Gu's attitude and actions toward Gu Shishi showed that she did not fulfill any of her responsibilities as a mother. This was not something that could be erased with a simple apology.
Huo Sishen's definition of this as a small matter meant that he was denying Mrs. Gu's identity as Gu Shishi's biological mother.
He did not care enough for strangers or unrelated people. Naturally, he would not be blamed too much.
Since he did not expect the other party to do anything for him, he would not criticize the other party's mistakes.
Zhang Sheng sighed.
"Mr. Huo is young, but he is a man of striking appearance. I only met him today. Shishi, it's good to be with you. "
After recovering from the embarrassment, Zhang Sheng could not help but focus on his niece's husband.
Although the Zhang family was far away in the capital, they had heard of the Huo family.
In the social circle, all the families were familiar with each other.
Mr. Huo had been very low-key in the past few years. Because of the bad rumors, he had almost retired from the stage of the rich.
Some people said that he had enough money to enjoy life and squander it.
However, today, after only two sentences and less than five minutes, Zhang Sheng realized from his conversation that Gu Jiangxin, his little sister, and even the entire social circle had underestimated this young master.
His words were sharp and accurate. His counterattack was beautiful and hit the other party's weakness.
Where would such a person go in the past few years?
Look, he was much more successful than Gu Jiangxin when he was young!
Zhang Sheng could not help but laugh bitterly in his heart.
Gu Jiangxin, that jerk, had done a good thing by accident.
But … it also made the conversation between him and his niece much more difficult.
"What do you want to drink? Let's order first. "
Zhang Sheng beckoned the waiter over and very considerately pushed the menu in front of the two juniors.
In the first round, he was defeated.
It was pointless for him to continue the conversation.
At the same time, he also looked at his niece.
It was indeed as his wife had said. Her appearance was better than his third sister's. Not only was she beautiful, but she also had a kind of outstanding elegance.
Compared to Gu Wushuang's sickly appearance and his third sister's arrogance and delicateness, she was gentle and magnanimous. Her southern beauty was breathtaking.
"Is it still American?"
Gu Shishi took the menu and asked the man beside her before flipping through it.
Huo Sishen nodded.
Only then did Gu Shishi lower her gaze and begin to choose her own.
"Then I'll have juice ~ If I drink coffee, I won't be able to sleep tonight."
Huo Sishen's expression remained impassive, but when he heard the second half of Huo Sishen's sentence, he curled his thin lips.
He seemed to be happy to see this happen.
Zhang Sheng raised his eyebrows.
He saw the interaction between the two of them.
Previously, his love for this niece was only 30% genuine, 70% out of ethics, and 70% out of love for his little sister. But now, his love for his niece had increased to 50%.
She knew how to take care of the people around her and also knew how to act coquettishly without batting an eyelid.
This child obviously knew how to deal with relationships better than his third sister.
He couldn't help but glance at his wife, Shen Yunping, with a smile in his eyes.
When they were young, Shen Yunping had taken the initiative to chase after him and show concern for his well-being.
But today, he had become the henpecked husband that his son called him, and the henpecked husband that his subordinates called him.
His third sister, on the other hand, had been spoiled and obedient since she was young.
In the end, their marriage didn't go well and Gu Jiangxin left just like that.
It was obvious how important a woman's emotional intelligence, temperament, and temper were.
Zhang Sheng was filled with emotions at that moment.
"Shishi, when I saw you today, I realized that you were very different from what I had imagined.
"Before I came, I was a little worried that you would live in pain caused by your mother's willfulness. Not only would you lack someone to rely on in the future, but you would also inevitably develop hatred for the Gu family and your mother. You wouldn't be able to enjoy your life happily.
"I originally wanted to meet you and enlighten you to a certain extent.
"But it seems that you don't need me to say these words."
Shen Yunping shook Zhang Sheng's hand.
She knew what her husband was thinking.
From his perspective, he wanted to help Gu Shishi for two reasons. Firstly, this was his little sister's child. As her uncle, as long as he had soup to drink, he wouldn't lack for his niece and let her suffer. Secondly, he hoped that he could do something to make this child hate her mother less and be more tolerant of her mother so that their mother-daughter relationship would not be severed.
But today, he didn't know where to start with these two things.
"It's fine as long as the child is living well. Stop nagging!"
Shen Yuping stopped him from nagging.
"Eat your muffin! The doctor told you to control sugar. I saw that my niece was happy today, so I ordered one for you. If you don't eat it, I'll ask the waiter to take it away! "
Zhang Sheng smiled bitterly. "I didn't eat a single bite. You've already eaten half of it. How can you still criticize me?"
Shen Yunping rolled her eyes at him and pushed the plate over.
Gu Shishi found it a little funny.
She only spoke when she saw Zhang Sheng put his fork into the muffin.
"Thank you for your trouble."
"I don't hate anyone now. Every day is very fulfilling and happy."
"That's good."
Shen Yunping spoke up for her husband.
"Your uncle and I can also return to the capital without worries."
"Although we're old and have gradually handed over the business here to our son, if you have any difficulties in the future, you can treat us as your family. Call us if you need anything."
Zhang Sheng had just poured all the syrup on the muffin when he hurriedly handed his phone over.
"Add me on WeChat and your aunt."
As he spoke, he smiled bitterly.
"Your grandpa loves your mother the most. But he's old and had two strokes. We didn't dare to tell him about what happened to you and your mother this year. "
The precious child that their daughter had raised for 20 years was swapped with the wrong person.
A few days after their biological child was found, Gu Jiangxin sent her to an arranged marriage.
They were far away and couldn't stop the news when they received it.
They didn't dare to tell Old Master Zhang about what happened after that.
Zhang Sheng shook his head. "This year, when you needed your family the most, your uncles weren't by your side. Your brothers also couldn't help you and made you suffer a lot."
"It's too late to say anything now. Uncle is meeting you this time to make up for it. At least you know that the Zhang family's door in the capital will always be open for you. At least you know where your other home is. "
"As for your mother … I'm going to bring her to the capital this time. Before I die, she probably won't come back."
Gu Shishi was stunned.
The half-finished juice from the straw flowed back into the glass.
Mama Gu was leaving?
Zhang Sheng felt that today's muffin was cold and hard. It didn't taste good at all.
He frowned and threw away his fork.
"Originally, I wanted to ask for your forgiveness before your mother left, but I don't have the face to ask for it now."
His niece seemed to have a good character and character, but she had nothing to do with his younger sister.
She had never nurtured or taught anyone, not even for a day.
Just based on their biological relationship, he wanted someone to take care of her in her old age?
Zhang Sheng smiled bitterly.
At the last moment, he couldn't convince himself.
He was a businessman who traveled extensively. He looked amiable, but if anyone dared to snatch the fruits of his labor, he would definitely slap that shameless person back!
His younger sister had raised a daughter, Gu Wushuang, but she had raised her in the wrong way.
If the upper beam was not straight, the lower beam would be crooked.
Now that things had come to this, it was time for her to taste the consequences of her own actions.
How could he force a child who had never experienced a mother's love to be filial?
"Uncle has nothing else to say. Shishi, is there anything else you want to know? For the Zhang family, for us. "
Zhang Sheng gave up on what he wanted. Instead, he truly understood what it was like to be an uncle.
"Why would I want to know about an old man like you?"
Shen Yunping squeezed his phone away.
"You can go to the side and cool off!"
"Shishi, next time you come to the capital, Aunt will introduce a few cousins to you. You young people have common topics to talk about. Although my useless youngest son is always causing trouble, he's the best when it comes to having fun. When you come to the capital, let him be your guide and take you around. "
"That's right. Drag Shishi into our family chat group. Let those brats give her red packets! "
Zhang Sheng immediately nodded.
Gu Shishi waved her hand. "No, it's okay."
She wasn't familiar with them.
"It's okay. Your unreasonable mother isn't in there."
Zhang Sheng gave her a look.
"Get more red packets. Girls need private savings too."
Gu Shishi: "…"
"Huo Shao, then we'll leave Shishi in your care. Next time, if you two need anything, feel free to look for us. "
Shen Yunping looked at Huo Sishen.
Huo Sishen's expression was cold. He had never been close to outsiders.
He only nodded reluctantly.
Shen Yunping didn't force him.
"Then we'll be leaving first. Shishi, when you have a baby in the future, remember to inform Uncle and ask him to get a golden lock."
"Of course."
Zhang Sheng quickly expressed his opinion.
However, he couldn't bear to leave so soon.
Although the transportation was advanced and they could meet whenever they wanted.
The problem was that this child probably didn't want to see them.
If there was no hatred, there would be no kinship.
Sigh.
Zhang Sheng was also a swift and decisive person.
After thinking it through, he didn't act like a child anymore.
He took out the card in his pocket on the spot. When Huo Sishen got up to answer the phone, he secretly pushed it in front of Gu Shishi.
"The password is your birthday."
"Don't refuse. Your uncle doesn't have much other than some money."
"A girl must have a dowry. Only then will she have the confidence to face her husband. In the future, even if you quarrel with him, you can run away from home. You can go anywhere with money. "
Zhang Sheng was afraid that Gu Shishi wouldn't accept it, so he quickly pulled Shen Yunping away.
Gu Shishi was stunned again.
She wanted to refuse, but the word 'dowry' made her stop in her tracks.
His master had also said that he would prepare a dowry for her. He would draw a large-scale landscape painting with people, flowers, and birds in it.
It would be 12 meters long.
However, when he passed away, it was only eight meters long.
This was the thing that he couldn't rest in peace.
As Gu Shishi recalled, her heart ached. She was a step too late to refuse.
The card in her hand couldn't be returned.
She couldn't help but sigh.
When Huo Sishen came back, he raised his eyebrows. "Dowry?"
This man's guesses were always accurate.
He could deduce the entire process even after leaving for a while.
Gu Shishi nodded. "Yes, I'll think of another way to return it."
Huo Sishen didn't comment.
However, he still helped her solve her problem when he led her downstairs.
"There are many women in the Zhang family."
"Ask Liu Zhichao to send some new products over."
"Oh!? That makes sense! "
Gu Shishi's eyes lit up.
She was afraid that she wouldn't be able to sell her products on Double Twelve!
Huo Sishen smiled.
He squeezed her hand. "Let him worry about it. Let's go back."
"Okay."
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