CHAPTER 479: CHAPTER 479: WHY?

It’s somewhat amusing to say, but she actually felt maternal love from Wang Shuyun.

But at that moment, she truly felt it.

When Yao Ruanqian passed away, Gu Lingling was only six years old and didn’t have many memories. Although Grandma Yao took meticulous care of her as well, before her rebirth she was a mess and generally didn’t get close to her grandma. After her rebirth, each time she went to the mall with Grandma Yao, it was mostly her protecting her grandma.

Maternal love was something Gu Lingling never dared to yearn for.

This was also why sometimes she envied Gu Juan.

No matter what, the maternal love that Wang Meili had for Gu Juan was genuine, whereas Gu Lingling was entirely lacking in this regard.

No matter how much she avoided it, deep down she still longed for someone to care for and cherish her like a mother.

And Wang Shuyun just happened to touch upon this longing in her.

No one had ever comforted her with such gentle whispers or coaxed her like they would a child.

"Not crying anymore?" Wang Shuyun sighed in relief when she saw her finally stop shedding tears, "Why don’t we go to the state-run restaurant for a meal later, didn’t they say the braised pork ribs there are really good? Auntie will treat you."

In fact, she felt that Gu Lingling’s cooking would suit her tastes more.

But now the young girl clearly needed comfort, how could she let her cook a meal for her? Wang Shuyun thought she would despise herself for it.

"Let’s not go to the state-run restaurant." Gu Lingling shook her head, tears brimming, "I want hotpot, the spicy kind."

She didn’t know why, but she found herself acting spoiled in front of Wang Shuyun.

After a good cry, Gu Lingling just wanted to enjoy a hotpot feast, the spicy kind. It just so happened that Wang Shuyun also loved spicy food.

"Sure, sure." As long as the girl wasn’t crying, anything for dinner was fine, especially since hotpot was her favorite. It’s just that those around her couldn’t handle spicy food, so every hotpot meal felt unsatisfying.

Now that Gu Lingling wanted something especially spicy, nothing could suit Wang Shuyun’s taste more.

The more she observed, the more she felt a bond with the little girl before her.

How wonderful it would be if she were her daughter.

Even if they couldn’t become mother and daughter, having her as a daughter-in-law would be great too.

But just thinking about Yang Yunhai’s cold demeanor, Wang Shuyun figured she should forget it; she didn’t want to ruin such a fine girl.

Uh... if Yang Yunhai knew his mother looked down on him like this, he’d surely be depressed.

Sure enough, he wasn’t their biological child; from birth till now, his parents hardly paid attention to him, and now they even despise him?

Not far away, Shen Lingyu almost stormed over to confront Wang Shuyun, upset by this warm scene.

Was she not good enough?

She treated Wang Shuyun even better than her own mother, yet how did Wang Shuyun treat her? Though always kind, there was always something blocking it, something she wanted to overcome but couldn’t.

But why did she change when it came to Gu Lingling?

Especially now, with Wang Shuyun looking at Gu Lingling with such affection, as if a mother looking at her beloved daughter.

Shen Lingyu was so furious she almost burst into flames.

What made Gu Lingling so special?

Why?

"Comrade, are you buying this piece of clothing or not? Don’t tear it up if you’re not!" the sales clerk’s voice rang out.

Shen Lingyu gave the sleeve of the garment a hard tug and glared at the sales clerk, "Does this shabby outfit even suit someone like me?"

After speaking, she flung her arm and left, causing the garment to fall to the ground with a rustle.

The sales clerk initially wanted to argue with her, but then recalled her fierce gaze and quietly picked up the garment instead.

"What are you looking at?" Wang Shuyun asked.

"Nothing." Gu Lingling shook her head and took Wang Shuyun’s arm.

Just now, she thought she saw Shen Lingyu’s figure.