The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

No one paid much attention to what happened in the morning, and during breakfast, no one asked about Tian Tian's health.

As Mengmeng ate, she started biting the tips of her chopsticks.

Seeing this, Gu Shiyu put down his chopsticks and looked at Mengmeng seriously, "Didn't you like today's breakfast?"

"Huh?" Mengmeng sensed someone talking to her and immediately looked up. She was still biting her chopsticks, and her eyes were empty and preoccupied.

"Take the chopsticks away first." Gu Shiyu reached out and carefully removed the chopsticks from Mengmeng's mouth.

That's such a dangerous thing; if it hurts her, it'll be too late to regret it.

When Mengmeng saw that Gu Shiyu was holding her chopsticks, she understood. She looked at Gu Shiyu apologetically and made cute gestures, "Brother, Mengmeng will be careful next time, and I promise I won't do anything dangerous while eating again."

We were preparing to give her a lesson about the dangers, but she admitted her mistake first.

Gu Shiyu stopped talking and asked him why he had been daydreaming, "What were you thinking about just now?"

"Brother, where can I find an ancient tree that's a hundred years old?" Mengmeng asked earnestly.

"Ancient tree?"

"Yes, Mengmeng needs a branch from the ancient tree."

"What do you want this for?"

Gu Shiyu was so curious that he couldn't help but ask.

Just a moment ago, Mengmeng was asking questions very seriously, but as the topic gradually progressed and everyone's eyes were on her, her mouth seemed to be sealed shut, and she could no longer speak for a moment.

"Mengmeng?" Gu Shiyu received no response, so he moved his body forward again.

Her breath brushed against his face as she leaned closer, and her adorable eyes swept over everyone's gaze before she hesitated and said, "I just want to see what the difference is between the branches of an ancient tree and the branches of an ordinary tree."

"Is that all?" Gu Shiyu asked, half believing and half doubting.

Mengmeng nodded, but a sense of guilt welled up inside her.

Mengmeng didn't mean to deceive her brother; it's just that it's not the right time to tell them these things yet.

“This matter is very difficult to handle. I remember there’s a botanical garden next to the zoo with hundreds of plant species. It’s been open for a long time, and the plants there must have been growing for many years as well,” Gu Yinshen said.

This city has a long history, so finding a century-old tree isn't difficult. A quick online search will provide the exact address.

Gu Shiyu said, "I'll take you this weekend when we have some free time."

"Thank you, brother~ You're the best to Mengmeng~" Mengmeng's little face instantly lit up with joy.

"What? Daddy's not nice to Mengmeng anymore?"

"Yes, is Mom not well either?"

Gu Yinshen and Ruolan teased Mengmeng at the same time.

Frustrated, Mengmeng got off the chair and anxiously went between Gu Yinshen and Ruolan. "No, no. Mom and Dad are very good to Mengmeng. Mengmeng likes all of you."

She stretched out her arms and tried to wrap her arms around Ruolan and Gu Yinshen's waists.

Smiles filled the air around the dining table, but Sweetie ate her food without changing her expression.

They believed Mengmeng's words, but she didn't.

It's just a tree branch, what's there to compare? Clearly, it's about needing the branch of an ancient tree to do something.

Sweetie was puzzled as to why she suddenly needed the branches of the ancient tree. Could it be related to her sudden departure last night?

"Brother, can you take me with you when you take Mengmeng?" Tiantian suddenly asked.

One second there was laughter and joy, the next second it fell silent.

Seeing that Gu Shiyu didn't speak, Ruolan quickly said, "Does Tiantian want to go too? Then Mommy will take you with her."

"Mom, I want to be with my brother and Mengmeng," Tiantian insisted.

Together?

This greatly distressed Ruolan.

She knew perfectly well that Shi Yu didn't like Tian Tian and would definitely not want to take her along.

"Shi Yu?" Ruolan asked tentatively.

Gu Shiyu ate his meal with his head down, his attitude indifferent. "I can't take her with me."

Ruolan knew this would be the answer. She quickly explained to Tiantian, "Tiantian, maybe next time. Your brother has to take care of Mengmeng, so he really can't look after both of you."

"Okay." Sweetie put down her chopsticks, looked at everyone present, and sighed, "I'm full."

Watching Tian Tian leave the table dejectedly, Mengmeng felt a pang of sympathy.

"Brother, why don't you bring Sister Tian Tian along?" Mengmeng whispered. "Mengmeng won't cause you any trouble, and if you bring Sister Tian Tian along, she definitely won't cause any trouble either."

Gu Shiyu put down his chopsticks, turned to face Mengmeng, and asked seriously, "Do you really want to take her with you?"

"Mmm." Mengmeng nodded.

Since Mengmeng insisted, Gu Shiyu couldn't insist any further, since he didn't want to see Mengmeng unhappy.

"Okay, let's do it Mengmeng's way."

"That's great! Brother is so kind!" Mengmeng immediately stood up and called out to Tiantian, who hadn't gone far, after Gu Shiyu agreed. "Sister, brother is willing to take you with him?"

Sweetie turned around and faced Mengmeng's happy smiling face, but she couldn't smile at all.

Hmph, don't think that just because she said a few nice things about her, she'll be happy to fawn over her.

Sweetie's gaze shifted from Mengmeng, her face beaming with joy, "Thank you, brother!"

"You should thank Mengmeng," Gu Shiyu said.

Doesn't she know that all of this is because of Mengmeng? She just doesn't want to.

Left with no other choice, Tian Tian could only reluctantly look at Meng Meng and say, "Thank you, Meng Meng. It's all thanks to you that my brother was willing to take me with him."

His words carried a sarcastic tone.

Anyone with eyes can tell.

Mengmeng innocently replied, "Sister Tian, ​​you don't need to thank Mengmeng. Mengmeng didn't do anything."

"No, Mengmeng, you must accept my thanks. Otherwise, I'll feel bad," Tiantian said earnestly.

Gu Shiyu said impatiently, "Mengmeng, you haven't had breakfast yet."

"Brother, Mengmeng is full and doesn't want to eat anymore." Mengmeng was still thinking about correcting Tiantian's words, but her mind was no longer on breakfast.

"Mengmeng!" Gu Shiyu emphasized.

Mengmeng turned to look at him, then immediately shifted her attention back to him, obediently sitting back in her chair. "Brother, can Mengmeng just finish the fried egg?"

"Hmm." Gu Shiyu replied calmly.

Is the older brother still angry and unwilling to forgive Mengmeng?

He poked at the fried egg on the plate with his chopsticks.

dong dong~

A crisp sound echoed from above the living room.

Gu Shiyu stared at Mengmeng, then helplessly reached out and took the chopsticks from her hand. "If you don't want to eat, don't force yourself."

Is your brother even angrier now? Is it because Mengmeng isn't eating properly and is playing with her food?

Mengmeng suddenly reached out and grabbed Gu Shiyu's arm, looking at him pitifully.