CHAPTER 434: CHAPTER 434 THANK YOU, JIN XIU’S MOM

An Junxi pleaded, "Honey, don’t get angry just yet. Let’s talk about everything tomorrow."

Although she felt like hitting Yin Feibai herself, couldn’t he be a bit more considerate? Talking to a married woman like that, was he out of his mind?

Seeing An Junxi acting coy with Gu Yikun, Yin Feibai turned his face away. He knew they were a couple, but it still made him inexplicably uncomfortable.

With An Junxi’s words, Gu Yikun barely restrained his urge to hit someone. An Junxi pulled him towards the door just as a car arrived.

A man got out with a little girl. It was indeed He Yiqing.

He Yiqing held a doll in her hand, "Jin Xiu, were you waiting for me? My dad’s company had some issues, so we were late. This is my dad."

Gu Jinxiu crossed his arms, "He Yiqing, you really dared to make me wait this long."

He Zhi Lei apologized, "Young Master, it’s my fault. Some urgent issues came up at my company. We wanted to come earlier."

Gu Jinxiu was quite polite to elders, "Hello, Uncle He."

He Zhi Lei said, "Knowing it’s the Young Lady’s birthday, I just had to bring Yiqing personally. We’re very honored by Young Master’s invitation to Yiqing to the birthday dinner."

Gu Jinxiu’s cool, handsome face showed a bit of impatience. Uncle He’s way of speaking was so formal, just like the higher-ups at headquarters, making him uncomfortable.

An Junxi and Gu Yikun stepped out, "Yiqing, you’re here."

He Yiqing sweetly greeted them and especially complimented Jin Xiu’s mom on how beautiful she looked tonight, then introduced her dad to them.

An Junxi’s mood lifted, "Chairman He has raised Yiqing really well. She’s such a well-behaved child."

Meeting the president for the first time and hearing the president’s wife’s praise left He Zhi Lei a bit overwhelmed, unsure of how to respond, "Raising children well is a parent’s duty. Thank you, Madam President."

Gu Yikun had no particular impression of He Zhi Lei. Sensing an opportunity, He Zhi Lei spoke to President Gu, "President Gu, I’ve long wanted to meet you, but I couldn’t get an appointment with your secretary. I and Senye..."

Gu Yikun replied, "No business talk tonight. Schedule any appointments through my secretary."

He Zhi Lei awkwardly, if he could get an appointment, he wouldn’t need to come here to say this, would he?

He Yiqing, young and not fully understanding, could tell her dad’s attitude toward Jin Xiu’s dad was odd, making her a bit uncomfortable.

In her eyes, her dad was the tallest, but now, seeing him bow and scrape before Jin Xiu’s dad, he looked somewhat pitiful.

Her dad must have worked very hard for his job.

She was a few months younger than Jin Xiu, yet her dad looked so much older than Jin Xiu’s dad. Poor dad.

He Yiqing lowered her head, patting her doll absentmindedly, feeling down.

Gu Jinxiu said to her, "What’s the matter? Kids shouldn’t meddle in company affairs."

An Junxi noticed the change in He Yiqing’s mood. Seeing her dad humble himself in front of others, no one would be happy about that.

It’s easy for children to feel inferior in such situations.

Gu Yikun was always indifferent to others, never noticing such delicate emotions in children.

Now having her own child, An Junxi couldn’t bear to see another child upset.

She took Gu Yikun’s arm, softly saying, "Yikun, tell Secretary Wang to arrange a time for Chairman He."

An Junxi rarely interfered with his business decisions, so when she spoke up, Gu Yikun said to He Zhi Lei, "I’ll have my secretary set it up and notify you, Chairman He. We can discuss things at the office."

He Zhi Lei gratefully said, "Thank you, President. Thank you, Madam."

He Yiqing looked up at Jin Xiu’s mom, her eyes shimmering with moisture, "Thank you, Jin Xiu’s mom."

An Junxi’s heart softened. This girl was very kind, understanding to her dad at such a young age.

She crouched down to touch the child’s little face, "No need to thank me. Jin Xiu’s dad just prefers not to talk business at parties, that’s why he wanted to meet your dad at the office." She felt it necessary to explain more to the child, sensing He Yiqing’s sensitivity, believing that an extra explanation might help the child.

He Yiqing brightened up, "Okay, can I go see little Ai Xi now?"

"Of course, let’s go in."

An Junxi held He Yiqing’s hand, "Chairman He, please come in and have a seat as well."

He Zhi Lei felt a bit uneasy, "My daughter mentioned grown-ups weren’t invited..."

An Junxi said, "Oh my memory! I wasn’t thoughtful enough. Of course, children and adults should be invited together. Please, Chairman He, don’t mind my oversight."

Gu Yikun also extended the invitation, so He Zhi Lei didn’t decline. It was such a great opportunity.

Just as they were about to go in, An Junxi saw a message on her phone. Her aunt was about to arrive.

She had the butler escort Chairman He inside, while Gu Jinxiu had already led He Yiqing into the yard.

Gu Yikun and she waited at the door for her aunt. He interlaced his fingers with hers and kissed the back of her hand.

An Junxi chuckled, "What’s up with you, President Gu?"

Gu Yikun gazed intently at her, "Honey, you are the most beautiful and understanding woman. I’m so lucky to have married you."

An Junxi said, "You mean about that situation with He Yiqing just now?"

Gu Yikun nodded, holding her by the waist, "I didn’t even notice."

An Junxi told him not to be like that, "So many people are watching. Men and women perceive emotions very differently; you don’t need to dwell on it."

Cheng Ye, Gu Kuangyuan, Gong Xiaoyu, and Yu Zheng arrived together. Having not seen her aunt for a long time, An Junxi hugged her, "Aunt, I missed you so much."

Gu Kuangyuan returned the hug, "Jun Xi, you look especially beautiful today."

Gu Yikun eyed Cheng Ye, "You dared to elope with my aunt and still come back?" Luckily, Gu Kuangyuan looked well, or he would have to fight Cheng Ye.

Cheng Ye replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "We are in love freely. Yikun, you should support us."

Gu Yikun punched him on the shoulder. He didn’t use much force. Gu Kuangyuan was frightened and retaliated, "Yikun, I married Cheng Ye. He’s your elder!"

Hearing this made Gu Yikun’s stomach ache. Calling Cheng Ye his uncle?

He refused.

"Gu Kuangyuan, you hit me for him?"

Gong Xiaoyu and Yu Zheng watched the drama from the side, and Gong Xiaoyu whispered to An Junxi, "Your aunt has changed a lot since getting married, she seems... more normal."

Gu Kuangyuan was famously aloof, but now she was Mrs. Cheng. Gong Xiaoyu felt that she was like any other woman, experiencing joy and sorrow for her loved one.

An Junxi said, "That’s the power of love. What about you and Yu Zheng?"

Gong Xiaoyu avoided the question, "Let’s not talk about this and go see Ai Xi."

Yu Zheng handed the invitation to the person at the door, and the group entered the main yard. Gu Kuangyong pulled Gu Yikun aside, "Yikun, how’s big brother’s mood tonight?"

She was still a bit afraid to face her big brother, especially fearing he would embarrass Cheng Ye in front of so many people.

Gu Yikun said, "So you know fear. Go and apologize quickly."