Rebirth: Regaining Joyful Moments-Chapter 1138 - 1140: You Are My Daughter

"May you grow old together, have a harmonious union for a hundred years, and bear children early." Xu Nianhua’s words of blessing felt like daggers piercing Gu Mingzhu’s heart.

Yet Gu Mingzhu had to pretend to be perfectly happy.

When Xu Nianhua bid farewell to Gu Mingzhu, she watched the backs of Gu Mingzhu and Jin Chun, filled with emotion.

She continued to the mall to browse, buying a pair of comfortable shoes for each of her parents. Su Dad and Su Mom were not short on money, so she chose tea that Su Dad loved and scarves Su Mom fancied, as well as practical gifts for her brother and nephew that weren’t easily available back in the county.

Leaving the mall, she wondered if she had neglected to check the calendar today because she instinctively stepped aside upon seeing Gu Hai.

"Nianhua."

Gu Hai evidently spotted Xu Nianhua and quickly stepped forward to block her path.

Xu Nianhua had no choice but to stop.

"Nianhua, you’re back? When you have time, come by for a meal." Gu Hai spoke to Xu Nianhua with a warm smile, and his expression seemed as if he still regarded her as a daughter, looking at her with affection. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"Mr. Gu, there’s no need; we’re not relatives," Xu Nianhua replied with a calm demeanor.

Gu Hai paused and said, "No, in my heart, you are my daughter."

"Mr. Gu, you disregard Gu Mingzhu, your biological daughter, and insist on recognizing me, someone who hasn’t spent a day by your side, as your daughter. Don’t you find it ridiculous?" Xu Nianhua’s words were straightforward, leaving no room for Gu Hai to save face.

When Gu Mingzhu was mentioned, Gu Hai’s expression turned particularly grim.

"Sorry, I have things to attend to." Xu Nianhua moved past Gu Hai, unwilling to speak with him further.

After encountering Gu Hai and the father-daughter duo, Xu Nianhua lost the desire to continue shopping.

She grabbed her things and headed home.

Inside the boutique.

"You said Nianhua is back?" Zheng Jin exclaimed excitedly upon hearing about Xu Nianhua’s return. "I must go find her."

"No, what if she finds out about us?" Zheng Jin furrowed her brows, puffed out her cheeks, and looked at Ji Shuyuan, saying, "Shuyuan, about us..."

"I’ll tell her today," Ji Shuyuan answered without hesitation.

"No," Zheng Jin protested, "Shuyuan, just wait a little longer."

"What are you two whispering about?" As soon as Xu Nianhua entered the boutique, she saw Zheng Jin and Ji Shuyuan whispering. It wasn’t surprising to see Zheng Jin here since they had become friends.

"Nothing." Upon seeing Xu Nianhua, Zheng Jin immediately felt guilty and said, "Uh, Nianhua, I have something to do, I’ll be going now."

As Zheng Jin spoke, she started to leave.

Xu Nianhua narrowed her eyes, grabbed Zheng Jin, and said, "Zheng Jin, you’re really not suited to lying. What are you and Brother Shuyuan hiding from me?"

Xu Nianhua scrutinized both Ji Shuyuan and Zheng Jin. Being no fool, she recalled Ji Shuyuan’s evident romantic expression today and Zheng Jin’s guilty demeanor, easily piecing together what was happening.

"Nothing," Zheng Jin said, shaking her head, "I’m not hiding anything from you, nothing at all."

Zheng Jin’s demeanor was akin to denying the obvious truth.

Ji Shuyuan lowered his head and cleared his throat, unable to stand it any longer, saying, "Nianhua, Xiaojin and I are in a relationship."

"No," Zheng Jin quickly denied, then exchanged looks with Ji Shuyuan, awkwardly saying, "Shuyuan is just joking."