Chapter 113
Shang Xi Children's Garden was on vacation.
If it weren't for having to drink cold spring water every night, Shang Xi had planned to take some time off and take her son on a trip out of town.
This was no longer just about her - with the financial burden being less heavy now, she wanted to spend more time with her son. Previously busy with work, her son would obediently sit on the small bench at the flower shop, quietly playing with his toys without making a fuss.
Sometimes when business was good, she would be busy until late at night. The little one would get so tired that he would go and sleep on the small bed in the flower shop.
Now, she wanted to spend more time with her son.
For the time being, they couldn't travel far, but they could still have fun in Qingcheng. So over the next few days, she took her son to stroll the streets, visit the food city, go to the amusement park, and fish by the Qingcheng River.
Gu Wen also took time off for himself, going wherever they went.
He was Baby Shang's father, and of course it was good for him to take time off to accompany his son.
Shang Xi gifted her son a small camera, and wherever he went, he would snap photos. There was no need to worry about whether he knew how to use it or not - he loved tinkering with such gadgets.
"Mom, look at me."
Shang Xi was holding a cup of milk tea, having just taken a sip, when she turned towards her son.
Click.
Baby Shang successfully took a photo. "Got it, Mom."
Shang Xi was unfazed, smiling in response.
Then she heard another click.
"Got a good one? Mr. Top Photographer?" A deep voice sounded from beside her.
Shang Xi paused, turning to see Gu Wen, who had appeared beside her at some unknown point.
Then, she heard her dear son proudly answer, "Got it."
Shang Xi: ...
So, the photo her son just took was of her and Gu Wen together?
You little photographer, next time your dad is around, please give me a heads up!
Baby Shang held the camera, chin raised, lips pursed, obviously seeing himself as the top photographer already.
On vacation, with Dad and Mom around to take him everywhere to play, he was very happy, his little mouth curved in a smile even when he was asleep.
Baby Shang's 5th birthday was coming up soon.
Gu Wen had discussed with Shang Xi - he planned to announce the young cub's existence to the world on this birthday, hosting a birthday banquet.
So a few days in advance, designers came to take measurements and design the clothes Baby Shang would wear that day.
"Me too?" Shang Xi was taken aback for a moment.
"Of course, Miss Shang, as the young master's mother, you'll have to attend his birthday banquet, won't you?"
"I'll go, sure," Shang Xi responded. She had evening gowns, but having a new one designed was fine too, she had no objections.
Gu Wen seemed to really value their son's birthday.
He personally supervised the setup and decorations for the banquet venue.
On Baby Shang's birthday, Gu Wen gave employees the day off and gifts.
At the same time, designers brought in makeup artists and stylists to their home.
Sunlight glistened on the sparkling gemstones adorning the gowns on the clothing rack - pale white, wine red velvet, black...
"Miss Shang, please choose one of these five gowns that you like."
Red was too eye-catching, black... for her son's birthday? No, too somber.
"The white one, please. Thank you."
The white gown was beautiful and elegant, not overly revealing - perfect for the young celebrant's mother to wear.
However, Shang Xi noticed one common feature - each dress didn't expose too much of the neck area. While she didn't want to steal the spotlight, wasn't having the neck area so covered making her look indecent?
She didn't notice the stylist step out briefly after she chose the white gown, thinking nothing of it.
"Here are the young master's clothes. Since you chose white, we suggest the young master wears white too - a matching mother-son look would be more endearing."
Baby Shang, seated on the sofa fiddling with his camera and swinging his little legs, looked up at this and said in his sweet voice, "I want to wear the same color as Mommy."
Shang Xi smiled. "Alright, whatever you say."
An hour later, mother and son were ready.
Baby Shang wore a little white suit, his chubby face adorable and handsome. He looked up at Shang Xi with a gentlemanly air, extending his hand to hold hers. "Mommy, I'll hold your hand."
Shang Xi couldn't help but laugh. "You'll hold mine? Okay then."
"Mommy looks so pretty."
"My little sweetie." Shang Xi let her son lead her by the hand out of the room, stepping onto the plush carpet and reaching the stairs.
She paused for a moment.
Gu Wen was leaning against the wall, who knows how long he had been waiting there.
He was also wearing a white suit, the sharpness of his features softened slightly.
Shang Xi bit her lip gently. What's this... with him in white too, isn't this blatantly announcing to the whole world that they're a family of three?
"Daddy! Daddy and I are also matching!" Baby Shang's words made Shang Xi come back to her senses. Of course - the boy was their son.
If she could wear the endearing mother-son matching outfit, naturally Gu Wen could too.
"Happy birthday, my little cub." Gu Wen hugged the young cub, planting a kiss on his chubby cheek.
Baby Shang's little face immediately tensed up, feeling a bit uncomfortable - this wasn't Mommy, why was Daddy kissing him? At his tender age, he could already sense the awkwardness.
Downstairs, a few suited executives from Gu's Group had arrived, holding a stack of contracts. Seeing the family of three, they smiled and said, "Happy birthday, young master. Mrs. Gu, hello."
Shang Xi froze for a moment, the words of denial on the tip of her tongue ultimately left unspoken.
"This is the young master's share agreement contract. Happy birthday."
On Baby Shang's birthday, Gu Wen gave him something that belonged to him.
The little one's net worth soared.
He became the youngest shareholder of Gu's Group.
That day, major platforms were abuzz with hot searches about the typically low-profile Gu family.
#GuFamilyYoungMasterTurns5#
#AFamilyOfThree#
#GuFamilyMatchingOutfits#
#GuWenSayingHe'sPursuingHisSon'sMother#
In the banquet hall restroom, Shang Xi was scrolling through her phone, coming across this hot search trend. She bit her lip, stamping her foot lightly in vexation!
This guy... is just inhuman!
Oh, but he was never human to begin with.
She let out an exasperated sigh, clicking on the hot search.
It was a video clip from an interview at the banquet.
Gu Wen, in his crisp white suit, sharp features and chiseled looks exuding rugged handsomeness.
Facing the camera with poise, his jet-black eyes emanated an invisible, oppressive aura.
"May I ask how you and your wife first met?"
"By chance," the man's thin lips parted slightly. "In fact, I'm currently pursuing my son's mother. We're not husband and wife."
"Ah, you met by chance? If I may ask, did something happen that led to your initial meeting? And now, do you love the young master's mother very much?"
"Hmm, it was by chance back then. Now, I deeply love her." The man's expression was aloof, his tone sincere.
Next were a few photos, all of Gu Wen looking in one direction.
There stood a woman in a white gown, her posture graceful, figure tall and slender, her face blurred out.
She was holding the hand of a young boy, whose face was also blurred.
The video ended there.
The comments section exploded.
Top comment: "Oh my! The head of the Gu family is damn fine!"
Second top comment: "Tell me, who's so lucky to be loved by him? I've always paid attention to him - he took over the family business at such a young age, so low-key, no showing off, and insanely handsome! I'm heartbroken!"
Third top comment: "That woman in the white gown must be the one Mr. Gu likes, right? Judging from her figure and demeanor, not bad at all. Well, the woman a top dog likes can't be too shabby."
Fourth top comment: "Ahh falling in love after marriage! Must have been a one-night stand, I'm telling you!"
"I wish I could be Mr. Gu's child too, waaahh... Young master at 5 years old, do you have any other troubles?"
"So Mr. Gu is pursuing a woman? With that face of his, just seduce her then."
Shang Xi's lip twitched involuntarily.
Hahaha, tempt her?
She's not some LSP.
How could she possibly be tempted!
"This future Mrs. Gu, you're incredible. Don't you think your son's father is dangerously handsome? Just looking at him is arousing. Let me ask you, can you really resist him?! Hurry up and get on with it! What a waste!"
Shang Xi directly hung up the phone.
These people... if they truly understood Gu Wen, they probably wouldn't say such things.
Some flowers are only beautiful to look at.
People only seem wonderful when you don't really know them.
Would they still say those things if they knew Gu Wen wasn't human?
Of course, she's not saying Gu Wen is terrible, but for him to move her heart and make her swoon, that's impossible.
What a waste?
Hurry up and get on with it?
Hahaha, she twisted her lips emotionlessly, her skin crawling with goosebumps.
It's Gu Wen who actually said those things to the media.
She took a deep breath, left the restroom, and washed her hands.
Stepping on the thick, deep red carpet, she turned the corner and saw the culprit.
Gu Wen watched her: "Angry?"
Shang Xi glared at him, pursing her lips: "No." Then she walked towards the banquet hall.
What a waste? Hahaha.
Just a scheming, shameless, childish lone wolf.
Behind her.
Gu Wen lightly curved his lips, striding leisurely behind her with his long legs.
Ah, it's 2 AM, I coded for four hours on this chapter... (coughing up blood)
Finally, I'm about to write the part where they leave Nanfeng Courtyard!