Chapter 6: Hedonistic Second Young Master × Domineering Female CEO (6)

Father Nan paused, clearly choked by Nan Ming’s words, and let out a sigh.

“Mingming, marriage is not a game. Dad is just afraid you’ll be deceived. Money and power must be in your own hands—that is your greatest support.”

The reason Father Nan had chosen the original Nan Ming as a fiancée was because she was incompetent and easy to control. Moreover, he had already prepared the related agreements.

If the original Nan Ming betrayed the Nan family, she would get nothing and would also harm the interests of the Gu family. He had been confident that she wouldn’t be stupid enough to mess things up—but he had underestimated just how brainless she could be.

Listening to Father Nan’s sincere words, Nan Ming softened her tone. “I understand. I’ll be careful.”

Nan Ming came out of Father Nan’s office with a cold expression. Every employee she passed along the way was frightened by her icy aura. Didn’t the new product just break sales records? Why is the Director still upset?

Nan Ming sat in her office and buried her face in her hands. Life had been too peaceful lately, to the point she was starting to forget all the unpleasant things. Her greatest support, huh?

Just then, a message came in from Gu Yin:
“Does Director want to commend an outstanding employee?”

Nan Ming smiled, feeling like she had just been hit by one of Gu Yin’s sweet little bombshells. She shook her head and replied:
“How should I commend you?”

“Well, obviously… hehe.”

Thinking of something, Nan Ming replied with a big exclamation mark.

Gu Yin was sitting on the sofa, his eyes curved with laughter. Little Xixi, seeing this, scrambled straight into Gu Yin’s arms. Gu Yin quickly supported him and sat him on his lap, tapping his little nose.

“You little rascal, what are you up to?”

“Auntie!” Xixi pointed at Gu Yin’s phone and shouted. Gu Yin looked dumbfounded. He glanced at Mother Gu, who was sitting in the play area pretending to be innocent but clearly laughing to herself. He instantly understood—this old lady was teaching the kid bad things.

When Gu Yin ignored him, Xixi blinked his big round eyes and randomly poked at Gu Yin’s phone. Coincidentally, he tapped on the last video call log, and it dialed Nan Ming directly.

As soon as she answered, a chubby little face crowded into the camera.
“Auntie! Auntie!”

Gu Yin helplessly pulled Xixi back a bit.
“This little guy was messing around. Did we interrupt your work?”

“No, not at all.”

Xixi, unwilling to be blamed, retorted,
“Uncle pressed it.”
Then he leaned in close to the screen and said in a soft, childish voice,
“Uncle misses you.”

Gu Yin facepalmed. What exactly were his brother and sister-in-law teaching this kid?

“Do you want to come over for dinner? My mom wants to meet you.” Gu Yin glanced at Mother Gu, who was inching closer and practically eavesdropping with her ear perked up, and said with amusement.

“Dinner! Xixi wants a big drumstick~” Xixi chimed in with a drool-worthy expression, his little mouth practically watering.

“Alright, I’ll come over after work.” Nan Ming smiled at Xixi. What an adorable little one.

“I’ll come pick you up.” Gu Yin added. Xixi also threw in a line:
“We’ll come pick you up~”

“Okay, I’ll be waiting.” Nan Ming couldn’t help but laugh.

After the call ended, Gu Yin picked up Xixi and gave him a good cuddle, both of them bursting into laughter. Mother Gu walked over, pretending to be reserved.
“We’re having a guest tonight?”

“Your daughter-in-law,” Gu Yin teased as he looked at his smug mother.

“What does she like to eat? I’ll have the kitchen prepare it.”

“Big drumstick~” Xixi eagerly responded.

“Alright, we’ll make big drumsticks for Xixi.” Mother Gu lovingly rubbed her grandson’s head.

“I’ll go tell the kitchen.”

“Then hurry up!” she urged and led Xixi off to play.

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By 4:30 PM, Gu Yin received a message from Nan Ming and got ready to leave to pick her up. But just as he stepped outside, he was hugged tightly around the leg by the little guy.

“I’ll go pick her up!”

“Can you drive? How are you going to pick her up?” Gu Yin squatted down. Xixi immediately pounced into his arms and clung to his neck, refusing to let go.

“I’ll go. Uncle Driver will take me.”

“Fine.” Gu Yin picked up Xixi and got in the family car to go get Nan Ming.

When they got out of the car, Xixi suddenly got shy and hid behind Gu Yin, his round little body waddling as he crept forward, poking his head out for a peek before ducking back again. Nan Ming couldn’t help but laugh when she saw this.

She walked over and greeted the little guy,
“Hello there.”

“Hello, sister~” Xixi peeked out again and thought this sister was very pretty.

“It’s auntie. You just called me auntie earlier.”

“Sister~” Xixi pointed at Nan Ming.
“Pretty~”

“And your uncle is handsome too. Why don’t you call him ‘brother’?”

“Xixi is handsome. Uncle’s not handsome~” Xixi pouted.

“Hahahahaha—” Nan Ming was thoroughly amused by the little one and couldn’t help but pat his head.

Xixi looked smug. On the way back to the Gu residence, he snuggled up next to Nan Ming and kept acting cute, clinging to her left and right, making Gu Yin want to throw this little third wheel out the window.

At the Gu home, Xixi acted like a little grown-up as he introduced everything to Nan Ming:
“Flowers~ Big water tank, big fish~”

Nan Ming carried the gift bag in one hand and held Xixi’s hand with the other. Gu Yin followed behind, his face dark. He was clearly unhappy—this little brat was stealing his woman.

“Grandma! Grandma! Pretty sister~” Xixi pulled Nan Ming and shouted toward Mother Gu. Hearing his voice, she came to the door to greet them.

“Hello, Auntie.” Nan Ming greeted politely and handed over the gifts.

“Hello, hello.” Mother Gu passed the items to the housekeeper and warmly took Nan Ming’s hand to lead her inside.

“How’s your father? Last time I saw you, you were just a little girl. Time really flies…”

Gu Yin looked at Xixi, who had been left behind. Xixi looked back at Gu Yin, who was being ignored, and gave him a big grin. He shook the golden bracelet on his wrist and scampered into the house to show it off.
“Grandma Yang, big gold elbow!”

“It’s bracelet,” Gu Yin corrected.

“Bracelet~” Xixi nodded and muttered it to himself several times. Then he looked at Mother Gu and Nan Ming chatting and ran over to them.

“Elbow! Elbow! Pretty lady gave Xixi!”

If not for the shiny bracelet, Mother Gu would’ve thought the boy was asking to eat pork elbows. She smiled as she looked at Nan Ming—more and more satisfied with what she saw. She brought out a jewelry box she’d prepared in advance, took out a jade bracelet, and slipped it onto Nan Ming’s wrist.

“Yin’er’s never been in a relationship before. Don’t be fooled by how he plays around all the time—he’s never done anything bad. Since you’ve decided to be together, then make it count.”

“Auntie, I can’t accept this.”

“This bracelet is a Gu family heirloom—one jade bracelet, one jade ring. The ring was given to Gu Jie’s wife, and the bracelet is for Gu Yin’s wife. It suits you perfectly.”

Nan Ming blushed but still accepted the bracelet.

“Since when did our family have heirlooms? How come I didn’t know?” Gu Yin sat beside her and eyed the bracelet.

“What do you need to know that for, you rascal!” Mother Gu pretended to scold him.

“Xixi’s is prettier!” The little chub compared his bracelet to Nan Ming’s and declared confidently that his shiny gold one was still the best.

“Yes, yours is the most beautiful.” Mother Gu laughed as she pinched his chubby cheeks.