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

After dinner. These two can even handle the spiciest food to pamper Mengmeng?!

This is absolutely outrageous!

Who knows what they'll do in the future to get Mengmeng...

Mengmeng was completely unaware of their "secret battle," happily rocking her chair and enjoying a bite of meat and a sip of milk.

"Second brother, you should eat too!"

Mengmeng happily chewed on the spicy meat and took her second brother Gu Shiche's hand.

Her eyes were sparkling.

Gu Shiche smiled slightly, looked down at his light Cantonese hot pot. The pot contained a light beef bone broth with a few pieces of celery floating in it. The strainer in the pot was rinsing the brisket and flank fat.

Compared to the bubbling, spicy hot pot next to him, his pot looked particularly refreshing.

He ladled a bowl of beef bone soup and handed it to Mengmeng, saying gently, "Mengmeng, don't eat anything too spicy, drink some soup instead."

"Thank you, Second Brother!"

Mengmeng took the bowl with both hands, smiling sweetly.

Gu Shiche glanced at Gu Shiyu, who was looking at Mengmeng with tenderness, and said in a low voice:

"I... want to go back to school."

Although the voice was low, it conveyed determination and a hint of cautious probing.

Gu Shiyu nodded upon hearing this, though his face remained stern, a hint of satisfaction flickered in his eyes.

"Yes, it's time to go back to school. You're in the prime of your youth and shouldn't waste your time."

I'll make arrangements at the school; you can go back anytime.

Gu Shiyu reached out and gently patted Gu Shiche's shoulder, and the two brothers exchanged a glance.

In that instant, their eyes were filled with understanding and support; their thoughts were already tacitly in sync.

Gu Shiyu and Gu Shiche sat quietly on the sofa, drinking tea and watching TV.

Gu Shiche held Xiao Hei in his arms, his expression calm.

Occasionally stroking Xiao Hei's fur, she appeared very relaxed.

Gu Shiyu's gaze swept coldly across the other side, his eyes filled with anger.

Across from them, Gu Jingsi and Xie Beiling, both sporting sausage lips, were busy showering Mengmeng with attention and vying to please her.

These two bigwigs in the Gu family are practically like two fighting cocks vying for favor.

Gu Jingsi smiled indulgently, holding a freshly peeled grape in one hand and trying to feed Mengmeng with the other.

"Mengmeng, the grapes Uncle peeled are absolutely sweet! Try some."

He looked at Mengmeng with anticipation, his eyes sparkling.

Xie Beiling, not to be outdone, handed over a plate of carefully arranged snacks.

"Sweetie, if you don't want grapes, try this dessert. It's sweet and soft, I guarantee you'll love it at first bite!"

Gu Jingsi immediately became dissatisfied and reached out to move the plate of pastries a little further away.

"Snacks are easy to choke on, grapes are healthier. Right, Mengmeng?"

Xie Beiling scoffed, "Coughing? Do you think Mengmeng is a three-year-old? Mengmeng is already three and a half!"

With a sweet smile on her adorable little face, she sat between the two middle-aged men, watching them argue with a silly look on her face.

Suddenly, Mengmeng coughed.

Xie Beiling immediately grasped Mengmeng's hand and took her pulse.

Seeing this, Gu Jingsi quickly stepped forward, "Move aside, let my medical team come!"

Xie Beiling's face darkened. "I am a doctor!"

...Gu Shiyu watched coldly, taking a sip of tea without making a sound.

His eyes were cold and stern, but his heart was already overflowing with jealousy.

Seeing Gu Shiyu's cold and stern expression, Mengmeng immediately abandoned her two uncles and ran towards Gu Shiyu.

She called out in a childish voice, "Brother, hug me!"

Mengmeng threw herself into Gu Shiyu's arms, hugging his neck tightly and acting coquettishly.

"Brother, read me a fairy tale, I want to sleep."

Although Gu Shiyu still kept a straight face, the anger in his eyes had obviously lessened considerably.

He looked down at the soft and adorable baby in his arms, and his previously stiff face finally softened a bit.

"Okay, let's go, brother will read you a story."

Gu Shiyu picked up Mengmeng, slightly raised his chin, and his eyes were full of victory.

The jealousy that had been building up because the two uncles were fighting over Mengmeng was almost completely swept away.

-

At night, Mengmeng rubbed her eyes and groggily got up to go to the bathroom.

The little feet made a soft "plop" sound as they stepped on the floor.

As she looked out the window, she suddenly noticed a tall figure standing on a rooftop not far away.

That's Uncle Si.

He was facing away from her, his shoulders trembling slightly, as if he were enduring great pain.

Mengmeng paused for a moment, then instinctively called out, "Uncle Si?"

But Gu Jingsi seemed not to hear, standing there motionless, immersed in his own emotions.

The air around him seemed to freeze, and his figure appeared exceptionally lonely.

Mengmeng blinked her big eyes, looking a little anxious, and called out a few more times.

"Uncle Si, what's wrong?"

However, there was still no response.

Gu Jingsi's back remained straight, like a lifeless statue.

Mengmeng felt a tightness in her chest and dared not shout any further.

I rushed back to my room, the desolate scene flashing through my mind.

Back in bed, Mengmeng hugged Xiaobai, tossing and turning in the dark with her eyes wide open, her heart filled with confusion and worry.

She couldn't figure it out.

How could Uncle Si, who was so sunny, cheerful, and humorous, have such a sad and desperate side?

The next day, Mengmeng cautiously, with a mix of curiosity and unease, brought up the matter of seeing Gu Jingsi the night before.

As she spoke, she hoped her uncle would provide an explanation.

However, Gu Jingsi frowned, looking puzzled, as if he had no idea what she was talking about.

"I slept really well last night, how could I possibly have gone to the rooftop?"

Gu Jingsi chuckled as he recalled the events of last night, even teasing himself, "Mengmeng, are you sure you didn't see it wrong? I dreamt about flying with you last night."

Hearing this, Mengmeng became even more uneasy and widened her eyes.

I don't know if I really saw it wrong, or if my uncle really forgot all of this.

She quietly gripped the hem of her skirt, her brows furrowing slightly, sensing that something was amiss.

After dinner, she finally couldn't help but tell Gu Shiyu about it.

Upon hearing this, Gu Shiyu first frowned, then calmly rubbed Mengmeng's head.

"Don't worry, it might just be a dream. Your uncle is fine."

Gu Shiyu couldn't help but glance at Gu Jingsi, who was peeling shrimp for Mengmeng.

At this moment, Gu Jingsi's eyes were full of doting as he gently handed over the peeled shrimp meat.

There was absolutely no trace of sadness on his face.

Gu Shiyu frowned slightly, his doubts deepening.

He decided to keep watch that night to see what would happen.

late at night.

Gu Shiyu witnessed a scene that he could hardly believe.

Gu Jingsi reappeared on the rooftop.

Under the moonlight, his figure was lonely and stiff, his eyes were empty, and his whole being seemed to be shrouded in some kind of deep sorrow.

His usual sunny and cheerful image is completely different from what he is like now.

A gentle breeze blew by, causing the hem of his clothes to sway slightly, yet he appeared utterly forlorn.

Gu Shiyu stood in the shadows, his breath catching in his throat.

The scene before him made his heart tighten suddenly.

This uncle, who always had a smile on his face and seemed carefree, actually had such a heavy side.

Could it be that Gu Jingsi is hiding some unfathomable emotion, or even has a split personality?

Was the pressure of his childless marriage over the years too great?

Various guesses began to flood Gu Shiyu's mind...

Gu Shiyu felt a dull ache in his heart, a wave of bitterness washing over him.

Although he was still resentful because his uncle had taken Mengmeng away, the scene before him made it impossible for him to remain calm.

At that moment, all his jealousy and resentment were torn apart, leaving only deep heartache.

Gu Shiyu never imagined that his uncle, who always doted on him, was secretly bearing such deep sorrow.

Looking at my uncle, whose back was to the night and whose shoulders were trembling slightly,

Gu Shiyu took out his phone and dialed his aunt Nan Yuan'er's number.

When the phone rang, he felt a mix of emotions, including worry and unease.

"Hey, Xiao Yu, why are you calling me?"

Gu Shiyu spoke succinctly and directly: "Auntie, Uncle may be having some psychological issues lately."

He appeared on the rooftop at night, seemingly...crying, but he said he had absolutely no recollection of it.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Nan Yuan'er's low, hoarse voice.

"He...he's never done this before."

It seems we really can't hold on any longer.

His tone was full of sadness and anxiety, and his voice trembled slightly.

Gu Shiyu frowned, then said:

"Auntie, Uncle might need you. When can you come back?"

Nan Yuan'er sighed softly, her voice carrying a hint of determination, "I will arrange to return to China as soon as possible. Jing Si can't go on like this. Xiao Yu, thank you for telling me."

After saying that, she hung up the phone.

Standing by the window, my eyes reddened, and a strong sense of worry and heartache welled up inside me.

Nan Yuan'er looked out the window, tears welling up in her eyes.

She secretly vowed in her heart that no matter what, she would stay by Gu Jingsi's side this time and help him get through the difficult time.

She walked with hurried steps, her mind already made up.

She walked slowly into her agent Lisa's office, her steps elegant and firm.

The diamond bracelet on her wrist sparkled under the light, and the diamond earrings on her earlobes swayed gently with her steps.

Nan Yuan'er stood in front of Lisa, her gaze calm and resolute.

"Lisa, cancel all your upcoming work. I have to go back to China."

Lisa sat behind her desk, her brows slightly furrowed, her neat short hair brushing against her cheeks.

She wore a well-tailored white shirt with a dark blue suit jacket, making her look shrewd and sharp.

His tone revealed dissatisfaction and a desire for control.

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