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

Nan Yuan'er's hands trembled slightly. She took a breath and tried to calm herself down.

"Gu Jingsi is sick, I have to go back to take care of him."

Only then did Lisa raise her head, a hint of disdain in her eyes.

"Nan Yuan'er, do you really think you have a choice?"

If it weren't for me, you'd still be scavenging through trash in an Austrian slum!

Eight years ago, it was me, Lisa, who pulled you out of that pile of trash and made you the supermodel Nan Yuan'er!!

As Nan Yuan'er listened, her breathing became increasingly rapid, and her heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped.

She gritted her teeth, and the anger rising within her gradually overwhelmed her fear.

“Lisa, I am grateful for the opportunity you gave me, but I have worked just as hard as anyone else.”

Only I know how difficult each step was!

Nan Yuan'er dug her nails into her palms, suppressing her inner resentment and grievances.

This isn't the first time Lisa has said this.

Indeed, Lisa gave her a way out during the most difficult time of her life.

But aren't all the efforts and sacrifices she's made over the years worthwhile?

She recalled countless early mornings spent training on an empty runway in high heels, repeatedly stepping to the perfect rhythm set by Lisa, her feet blistered and bleeding countless times, yet she persevered. Lisa always stood coldly by, relentlessly telling her she had no right to complain.

Nan Yuan'er remembered walking through an overseas fashion show despite having a high fever. Lisa remained unsympathetic, only warning her with a cold gaze that if she couldn't win, she could forget about any more contracts.

There was also that time a fellow model tampered with her high heels; if she hadn't reacted quickly and dealt with it perfectly, her career would have been over. Lisa sarcastically told her to be more careful next time and not make excuses for herself...

She endured and suffered so much...

Every time she licked her wounds alone, every night she held back her tears, she used countless drops of blood, sweat, and perseverance to build this hard-won success...

Nan Yuan'er raised her head, her eyes firm and cold.

“Lisa,”

She bit her lip, suppressing her emotions, and spoke with a firm and powerful voice.

"If this were my last choice, I would choose my family."

"You gave me my career, but I've never handed my life over to anyone else!"

After saying that, Nan Yuan'er turned and left the office, a determination she had never felt before filling her heart.

Now, Gu Jingsi may be experiencing a psychological crisis, and her heart is set on returning to China to be with and support him. She knows that she is not only a top supermodel, but also Gu Jingsi's wife, and the master of her own life.

The door slammed shut, making Lisa's coffee cup wobble slightly.

Lisa sneered, muttering to herself, "Nan Yuan'er, I'll show you that supermodels are made, and your hard work is worthless in the face of capital. Soon, another Nan Yuan'er will replace you!"

……

In the castle courtyard, Mengmeng was playing hide-and-seek with Gu Jingsi and Xie Beiling.

Laughter filled the air.

However, a bright red sports car roared in, disrupting the rhythm of the game.

After the sports car came to a stop, a tall woman with perfect proportions stepped out of the car.

She wore skinny jeans and a cropped tank top, showing off her shapely figure. Her long, wavy, flaxen hair cascaded over her shoulders, perfectly outlining her delicate features: a high nose, deep-set eyes, and a small, elegant mouth, exuding a touch of aloofness.

Mengmeng, who was just playing hide-and-seek, saw this aunt and curiously peeked out. She immediately ran out of her hiding place and stared at her intently.

The security guards respectfully unloaded the luggage from the car, greeting the Second Madam.

At this moment, Mengmeng ran over quickly.

She raised her little face and asked in a soft, sweet voice, "Auntie, who are you looking for?"

Nan Yuan'er looked down and was struck by Mengmeng's cuteness the moment she saw her.

Today, Mengmeng was wearing a pink and white tutu dress, and her hair was curled into small waves by Gu Jingsi with a curling iron. She also had several hair clips with candy and cake patterns on them, and she was holding a fluffy white fox in her arms... She looked like a little princess who had stepped out of a fairy tale.

It completely melted Nan Yuan'er's heart.

Nan Yuan'er squatted down, gently flicked Mengmeng's chubby little face, and asked with a smile, "Little cutie, who are you?"

Mengmeng blinked her big, innocent eyes and replied, "I'm the youngest daughter of the Gu family, Gu Shiyu and Gu Shiche's younger sister. My name is Mengmeng~"

Nan Yuan'er suddenly realized that her brother-in-law's family had recently adopted a daughter.

She picked Mengmeng up in one swift motion and kissed her cheek.

"Hello, little Mengmeng, I am your uncle Gu Jingsi's wife. Call me Auntie. I've come back to see your uncle."

Mengmeng blushed slightly after being kissed by Nan Yuan'er.

Excitedly, she hugged Nan Yuan'er's neck and said sweetly, "Auntie smells so good! I love Auntie~~"

Nan Yuan'er gently stroked Mengmeng's hair, her smile tender and her eyes warm.

She murmured softly, "I wish Mengmeng were my daughter. I really want to have such a cute child."

Her voice was full of emotion, and a warm atmosphere spread.

Amidst this harmony, the voices of Gu Jingsi and Xie Beiling could be heard in the distance.

"That's strange, why hasn't Mengmeng come to see us?"

Before the words were even finished, their figures appeared in Nan Yuan'er and Mengmeng's line of sight.

When Nan Yuan'er turned to look at them, she was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but chuckle.

Gu Jingsi was wearing a pink maid dress and a pair of cute cat ears on her head; while Xie Beiling's face was covered with sparkling diamond stickers, and he also had exaggerated red lipstick and eyeliner that reached his temples.

Gu Jingsi blushed instantly and hurriedly removed his cat ears and maid dress. Xie Beiling also quickly wiped off the stickers and makeup on his face, trying to restore his image.

The two stood awkwardly in front of Nan Yuan'er, the scene quite comical.

Gu Jingsi scratched his head and smiled somewhat awkwardly.

"Why are you back, Yuan'er?"

His tone conveyed surprise and delight.

A hint of sadness flashed in Nan Yuan'er's eyes, but she quickly concealed it.

She smiled slightly and said, "I want to rest for a while and spend some quality time with you."

Although her voice was soft, it revealed an undeniable weariness.

Gu Jingsi's eyes immediately lit up, and he couldn't hide his surprise on his face, as if he hadn't heard such a reassuring promise in a long time.

He immediately hugged Nan Yuan'er and Mengmeng, his face beaming with smiles and his voice filled with undisguised excitement.

"That's wonderful, Yuan'er!"

Xie Beiling watched as Gu Jingsi, with his arms around Nan Yuan'er and Mengmeng, walked towards the castle.

The setting sun cast its rays upon their silhouettes, making them look like a perfect family of three, radiating warmth and happiness.

Seeing this scene, Xie Beiling felt a pang of bitterness and envy.

Such happiness, however, seemed so far away from him.

His thoughts involuntarily drifted to Xie Yumin.

If Yu Mian could wake up, perhaps he too could have such a simple happiness...

Now, however, he can only watch others possess it while he can only wait helplessly.

"Yu Mian, wake up quickly."

Xie Beiling silently prayed in his heart, and the loneliness in his heart became even more intense at this moment.

……

After Gu Shiyu returned home, the family sat down together for a long-awaited reunion dinner.

The atmosphere was very warm, with everyone sitting together, vying to pamper Mengmeng.

Gu Shiyu and Gu Shiche, unusually, set aside their usual composure and beamed with smiles.

Xie Beiling and Gu Jingsi would often try to make Mengmeng happy.

Nan Yuan'er's gaze swept across the table, and she suddenly noticed Gu Shiche's smooth skin. Filled with surprise and curiosity, she couldn't help but ask him what skincare products he used to recover so well.

Gu Shiche smiled, glancing at Mengmeng, "It was Mengmeng who helped."

Upon hearing this, Nan Yuan'er immediately asked Mengmeng with great interest for the "magic weapon," wanting to know what exactly made her nephew recover so perfectly.

Mengmeng looked at Nan Yuan'er with a smile, her soft, sweet voice carrying a hint of mischief.

"If Auntie kisses me, I'll tell you!"

Looking at Mengmeng in front of her, Nan Yuan'er was instantly charmed by her clear and adorable voice.

She couldn't help but laugh as she squatted down, giving the adorable little face a few quick kisses, and softly asked, "Is this enough?"

Mengmeng's little face was covered in lipstick marks from the kisses, but she wasn't unhappy at all. Instead, she smiled contentedly and said sweetly:

"That's enough, that's enough! Auntie kissed me so many times!"

Then, Mengmeng happily summoned a spirit butterfly, which shimmered with light and was incredibly beautiful.

She held the spirit butterfly in both hands and handed it to Nan Yuan'er, her childish voice revealing a hint of sincerity.

"Auntie, this is for you!"