Reborn and fleeing for his life, he unexpectedly knocks on the door of the prince of Beijing's

Wen Shengsheng, who was preparing bowls and chopsticks for Gong Zhiyuan, froze upon hearing this and glared at him.

Gong Xiaochen sat down with a shameless smile.

Because of Gong Zhiyuan's unexpected visit, the meal was quite formal.

Especially since Wen Shengsheng had lived under Xi Maokun's oppression for many years, she unconsciously tensed up when facing this elderly man, not daring to say a single unnecessary word.

Fortunately, although Gong Zhiyuan looked dignified, he was actually quite easygoing and didn't make things difficult for Wen Shengsheng. He simply chatted with her about everyday things.

She had already told Aunt Deng about Wen Shengsheng's situation, and Gong Zhiyuan should know about it as well, so there was no need to ask too many questions.

When they were almost finished eating, Wen Shengsheng went to the kitchen to serve soup to Gong Xiaochen and Gong Zhiyuan.

It's a very simple corn and winter melon soup, but Wen Shengsheng made it very delicious.

She placed the soup bowls in front of Gong Xiaochen and Gong Zhiyuan respectively, and was about to return to the kitchen to serve herself when Gong Xiaochen grabbed her hand.

"Sit down and eat properly, don't keep busy."

"I'm going to get some soup," Wen Shengsheng explained.

"Don't serve anymore, drink a bowl with me."

"How can that be?" Feeling a little embarrassed to hold hands in front of Gong Zhiyuan, Wen Shengsheng pulled her hand back.

“Why not? If you keep running around, your father-in-law will have to go to the kitchen to serve you soup himself.”

"You, you shouldn't talk nonsense."

Wen Shengsheng blushed deeply, unsure whether to sit or stand. She pinched him to free her hand.

I didn't go to the kitchen again.

Gong Zhiyuan ate while glancing at Gong Xiaochen.

Gong Xiaochen took a sip of soup and raised an eyebrow at him through the steam of the corn and winter melon soup.

After finishing their meal, Wen Shengsheng said she had to go to the supermarket, very considerately leaving the father and son alone.

Gong Xiaochen watched Wen Shengsheng leave until her figure completely disappeared before turning his gaze away.

Gong Zhiyuan was brewing tea in the tea room.

"Is it really necessary? She's been putting on an act for me since the meal started, and now she's staring at me like I'm a glutton. It's not like I can eat her." Seeing that Wen Shengsheng had left, Gong Zhiyuan stopped pretending to be refined.

“You don’t understand, she’s very sensitive. Your visit today will make her think a lot,” Gong Xiaochen said truthfully.

Gong Zhiyuan's teeth ached from listening. "How could I not come? You've turned Beijing upside down for a woman. I just finished a meeting and rushed back from abroad."

"Making a fuss over nothing." Gong Xiaochen showed no sense of responsibility as a son or daughter, and glared at Gong Zhiyuan without any politeness. "Don't you want a daughter-in-law or a grandson?"

"Yes, I thought about it before I came. Even if you found an orphan girl, or even a divorced man with a child, I would accept it, as long as it's not a man." Gong Zhiyuan blew on his tea. "After meeting you, I feel that you are quite sensible."

"Stop pretending." Gong Xiaochen also took a sip of tea. "I don't believe you haven't investigated her and don't know what she's like. You said you came to see her, but you're really here to demand an explanation from me, aren't you?"

When his lie was exposed, Gong Zhiyuan didn't feel embarrassed at all. Instead, he nodded seriously and said, "It's good that you could guess. I was just too lazy to make it up anyway."

He looked up at Gong Xiaochen, his gaze sharp as a hawk's for a moment, as if he could see through everything.

“I told you not to fight with the Su family, but you just couldn’t swallow your anger. Now you’ve dragged this girl into it, making things so serious, and your father has to clean up your mess.”

"Tell me what your plans are, how far you intend to go, tell me everything today."

Gong Xiaochen lowered his eyes and lit a cigarette, his face unusually somber.

“I’ve been thinking about this these past few days. Maybe you’re right. People can’t come back to life. Grandpa is already dead.” His gaze became distant. “Sheng Sheng is just an ordinary girl. She can’t handle so many storms. If I keep fighting like this and push the Su family too far, they won’t dare to touch you or me. They’ll just have to take out their anger on her.”

"If she gets killed too, what's the point of everything I've done..."

"You've finally learned to use your brain to think things through." Gong Zhiyuan lit a cigarette as well. "What's the point of fighting and brawling for a moment? A man who only knows how to be strong is at best a reckless fool. A true man knows when to advance and when to retreat, and when to take care of both internal and external affairs."

"I want to get married." Gong Xiaochen said abruptly, his eyes glancing at Gong Zhiyuan with no room for negotiation. "I'm not discussing this with you, I'm informing you that I'm getting married. Whether you agree or not is irrelevant."

"Get married or not, it's up to you. Who are you trying to scare?" Gong Zhiyuan glared at him, instantly losing his appetite for the cigarette and stubbing it out in the ashtray. "Have you thought it through? This is no small matter, and that girl's background is a bit complicated..."

"How complicated? Can it be more complicated than me? You've only been with me for a few days from when I was a child to now. Do you even know what kind of life I want?"

From childhood to adulthood, whenever Gong Xiaochen said this, Gong Zhiyuan, as his father, would automatically fall silent.

It is said that enemies in a past life become father and son in this life.

Gong Zhiyuan understood these words deeply. He could stand up straight and yell at anyone else, but he was helpless when facing his son.

"What's your rush? I didn't say I disagreed, I just said it." Looking at his son's defiant face, Gong Zhiyuan lit another cigarette and smoked it quietly.

When do you plan to take care of this matter?

"We'll get our marriage certificate after the New Year and get married next spring," Gong Xiaochen answered decisively.

Gong Zhiyuan suddenly felt that this trip back was quite worthwhile.

He silently finished the cigarette in his hand before speaking as if making a decision.

"Since you've already decided to do this, from now on focus on running your company well, preparing for the wedding, getting married next year, and don't worry about anything else."

He glanced at Gong Xiaochen and said, "Su Rui is still in your hands, right? If you want to mess with him, that's your business, but don't kill anyone. Just use him to keep the Su family hanging. I'll go to Haicheng in person tomorrow. I heard you made Su Jingfu sick too. I'll go to the hospital to see this old comrade-in-arms."

Gong Xiaochen couldn't help but click his tongue, "Truly magnanimous."

Gong Zhiyuan stood up and kicked him, "Who am I doing this for? It's all because you're such a troublemaker!"

Seeing that the conversation had gone on long enough, Gong Zhiyuan prepared to leave.

Just then, Wen Shengsheng returned from her walk outside, and the two bumped into each other at the villa entrance.

"Oh, right." Upon seeing Wen Shengsheng, Gong Zhiyuan seemed to remember something and turned to Gong Xiaochen, saying, "Your uncle's family is having a banquet tonight, and they want me to go. I don't have time, so you should take Shengsheng with you. You're getting married next year, so you should introduce her to your family beforehand."

After speaking, Gong Zhiyuan looked at Wen Shengsheng again.

She said softly, "I'm leaving."

It was a way of saying goodbye.

Wen Shengsheng waved her hand in a daze, then looked at Gong Xiaochen.

"Your dad just said he's getting married. Who's getting married?"

"Why do you think he suddenly came over today?" he asked in return.

Wen Shengsheng's eyes darted around. "You came to see me?"

“They’ve come to pressure me into marriage.” Gong Xiaochen pinched her little nose. “I’ve already given them orders: get your marriage certificate after the New Year and get married next spring! Otherwise, they’ll disown me.”

"This...this..." Wen Shengsheng was speechless. "This is impossible!!"

“Why not? He’s the boss at home, whatever he says goes. From now on, you should start taking care of your health and preparing for pregnancy.” Gong Xiaochen picked up her petite body and carried her upstairs.

"What are you doing!" Wen Shengsheng exclaimed and hugged his neck.

Gong Xiaochen lowered his head and gently sniffed the crook of her neck.

He succinctly stated, "Lunch break, preparing for pregnancy."