Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 266 Lobster and Cornbread_1

Regarding what surname the child would have, Xiao Ming of course didn’t care, but Gu Tinglan was not at ease.

She felt that the surname ’Gu’ would constantly remind Xiao Ming and Little Meng of their non-blood relation, creating a barrier between them.

Especially since Xiao Ming’s own child was about to be born, if the two children had different surnames in the future, it could easily cause a psychological gap for Little Meng.

Therefore, claiming that a child with a maternal surname might get bullied at school, she put forward the request to change Little Meng’s surname.

Xiao Ming didn’t mind at all.

After all, even without the past-life connection to Gu Zhimeng, with his nature, he would never treat the girl differently from his own children.

But seeing Gu Tinglan insist, he nodded in agreement and transformed Gu Zhimeng into Xiao Zhimeng.

Yet, in Lu Lichun’s eyes, this had an extraordinary significance.

She hailed from a traditional family, where all honor came from the clan, and naturally regarded bloodlines and surnames very seriously.

By willingly giving Xiao’s surname to Little Meng, it meant that he had begun to treat the child as a member of the Xiao Clan, taking up the responsibilities of nurturing and education.

In the future, Little Meng would not only be able to enter the family registry but also possess inheritance rights to the family estate.

So, the moment she heard the three words "Xiao Zhimeng," she couldn’t help but glance at Gu Tinglan with envy, cursing her in her heart as a seductive vixen, while she removed a jade bracelet from her wrist and placed it on Xiao Zhimeng’s arm.

The bracelet was green as leaves, crystal-clear, and obviously very valuable.

Gu Tinglan’s first reaction was that they couldn’t accept it, but after Xiao Ming gave a slight smile, he said to Little Meng, "Haven’t you thanked your auntie yet?"

Xiao Zhimeng blinked somewhat blankly and bowed, "Thank you, auntie!"

Lu Lichun was overjoyed.

For Xiao Ming still acknowledged her and the child’s kinship, which meant he did not mind maintaining their relationship.

And this was exactly what she wished for.

"No need. No need."

Pinching the little girl’s cheek, she pretended to lament, "To tell the truth, our family did wrong by this child, but now seeing her favored by Mr. Xiao, it’s a blessing in disguise. It soothes my heart somewhat."

Xiao Ming dismissed her words as if she were just passing wind, waving his hand, "Enough talk, is the meal ready? The child has been complaining about hunger on the way here."

"Ready! Ready! I personally oversaw the chef preparing them, rest assured. Please, come in!"

Under the astonished gazes of the restaurant staff, Lu Lichun, like a welcoming hostess, led Xiao Ming and five others into the elevator to the third floor and into the largest and most luxurious private room.

The room not only had a large round table that could seat over a dozen people but also came with a fully-equipped tea and relaxation area.

Naturally, there was no shortage of bathrooms either.

Upon entering the room, Lu Lichun took on the role of server, offering tea and water personally, then ordering the dishes to be served.

In a corner cabinet of the private room, there was a small food elevator going directly to the kitchen, and shortly after, two or three dozen dishes were laid out on the table, each steaming hot.

Seeing Lu Lichun busily sweating it out, Xiao Ming finally spoke casually, "You are also Little Meng’s family, sit down and eat with us!"

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao!"

With her efforts not in vain, Lu Lichun was naturally happy, and once the feast began, she abundantly displayed her emotional intelligence, reciting all sorts of flattering comments she knew from start to finish, and toasting continuously.

She flattered each person, not even sparing the sisters Xiao Li and Xiao Bing.

Gu Tinglan initially found this incredulous, but seeing the once younger aunt deliberately lower her glass much more than her own, she made her peace.

She wasn’t foolish. She naturally knew that Lu Lichun was paying respect to Xiao Ming, and she was just basking in the reflected glory.

But now that her daughter had become Xiao Ming’s beloved daughter, this reflected glory could last a long time. She naturally didn’t care whether this was borrowing someone else’s majesty, and decided to just accept it gracefully.

And the happiest person in the whole private room was naturally Xiao Zhimeng.

Because Xiao Ming had allowed her not to follow any dining etiquette, she could run around the dining table and eat whatever dish she fancied.

This made the young girl, who was always taught by her mother to "eat without speaking and sleep without talking," ecstatic to the point of giving Xiao Ming a dozen pecks on the cheek in one go.

Luckily, she wasn’t yet at the age to wear makeup and lipstick, or Xiao Ming’s face would have been quite a sight.

After three rounds of drinks and five courses of food, Xiao Ming said he was going to the restroom and left the private room.

Lu Lichun held back for half a minute, then excused herself with a crime and hurriedly left as well.

Yang Hanqing curled her lips in displeasure and muttered under her breath, "Slut!"

Gu Tinglan, who was sitting next to her, couldn’t help but chuckle upon hearing this, "Hanqing, you’re exaggerating the chairman’s intentions too much. Just going to the restroom, do you really worry they would have some secret?"

"Then why didn’t they use the restroom in the private room?"

Gu Tinglan was taken aback and hesitated, "Maybe they forgot, I didn’t realize it just now either!"

Yang Hanqing shook her head, "Xiao Ming is not like you. His attention to detail is almost sick, and he is indescribably lazy. Prefer to sit than stand, lie down than sit; how could he overlook the restroom that’s within an arm’s reach?"

After thinking it over, Gu Tinglan was still unconvinced, "We have been working closely for a month now. From my observations, although the chairman is quite casual, he is very cautious in matters of male-female relationships.

You have been following him for so long, and you haven’t succeeded, have you?

Compared to you, Lu Lichun doesn’t have the advantage of age or appearance, and couldn’t possibly be taken seriously by the chairman.

I think, they probably really do have something to discuss!"

"What worries me is that they really do have something."

Yang Hanqing took a sip of her drink, said despondently, "You don’t understand Xiao Ming. He seems ruthless and heartless, but in reality, he’s incredibly soft-hearted.

Especially towards those close to him, as long as you don’t violate his principles, no matter how excessive you are, he would tolerate if he can, a classic case of a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

And Lu Lichun is clearly someone with schemes and willing to humble herself; if Xiao Ming really has a place for her, she will inevitably find an opportunity to climb higher sooner or later.

Even though I absolutely don’t believe Xiao Ming could be captivated by her, for Xue, every woman that appears by Xiao Ming’s side is a natural enemy; the more that appear, the more vigilant she becomes.

If she gets frightened into being more cautious and uses every means to firmly tie Xiao Ming to her side, then I truly won’t have any chance."

Gu Tinglan listened with her jaw dropped.

She had never expected Yang Hanqing to think so deeply, and she couldn’t fathom how this woman could so matter-of-factly speak of wanting to conquest a married man.

Being a mistress, a lover, isn’t that a very lowly and sad affair?

Seeing the thoughts crossing her mind, Yang Hanqing picked up a dish of lobster steamed with superior soup and placed it in front of her.

"When you’re hungry, would you choose this plate of lobster that has been eaten by others, or a freshly steamed wild vegetable steamed bun?"

Gu Tinglan obviously understood the metaphor, and said with amusement, "Does that mean in the world only the chairman is a lobster, and all other men are steamed buns?"

"But a lobster is a rare find. As a woman, how many lobsters will you come across in your life? And how many of them are completely untouched?"

Yang Hanqing sneered, "Besides, don’t forget, Xiao Ming is just in his twenties.

A man who shows his lobster value at such a young age is a rare find, isn’t it?

Compared to him, if you look at the youngsters of the same age on the streets, if they are not buns, what are they then?

Eating a lobster that has been eaten by others is demeaning, and eating a bun is just as demeaning. Since there’s no difference, why should I give up the delicacy just because of a little squeamishness?" frёeωebɳovel.com

Gu Tinglan opened her mouth but was at a loss for words.