After rebirth, the paranoid boss dotes on her

after dinner.

Xiang Yanhua called Gu Jingzhan to the study, saying that he wanted him to accompany him to drink tea and play chess, but in fact he had something to say to him alone.

In the study, the aroma of tea wafted in the air. Two people sat opposite each other, setting up the chess game, each with their own thoughts.

Xiang Yanhua gently twisted the white chess piece and said in a calm voice: "I have heard a little about your Gu family's affairs recently."

Gu Jingzhan's eyes moved slightly, but his face remained calm and composed. "I will take care of the Gu family's affairs, so you don't have to worry."

"I naturally believe in your ability."

Xiang Yanhua dropped the white chess piece onto the chessboard, and the knocking sound of the chess piece echoed in the silent air.

"It's just Qiaoqiao..."

"Don't worry, father-in-law. I will do my best to protect Qiaoqiao and will never let her get involved in the Gu family's disputes."

Gu Jingzhan interrupted Xiang Yanhua and made a firm promise to him.

In fact, he was afraid that Xiang Yanhua would persuade him to divorce Xiang Wanqiao because she was concerned about Xiang Wanqiao's safety.

Xiang Yanhua couldn't help but smile at his nervous tone, "Xiao Qiao is your legitimate wife, how could she stay out of it and not be dragged into this dispute?"

Gu Jingzhan's thin lips moved slightly, and he was just about to speak.

Xiang Yanhua raised his hand, signaling him to be patient, "Just listen to what I have to say first."

Gu Jingzhan fell silent immediately.

Xiang Yanhua said calmly: "I don't mean to separate you, don't worry. When encountering difficulties, couples should go hand in hand and face them together."

Hearing him say this, Gu Jingzhan's nervousness eased a little.

Xiang Yanhua went on to say: "My daughter can do anything she wants to do, and she has the ability, so I am not worried at all."

He raised his eyes, looked at Gu Jingzhan sincerely, and said to him firmly: "Since you are my son-in-law, Xiang Yanhua, you are a member of our Xiang family. Even if our Xiang family cannot compare to the Gu family, I will do my best to support and help you."

Gu Jingzhan was slightly stunned. Although his face remained indifferent as usual, his gently curled fingers could not conceal the turbulent emotions churning in his heart at this moment.

"If you need anything, you can tell me."

Gu Jingzhan pursed his lips, his voice choked with sobs, but more respectful: "Okay, thank you, father-in-law."

Xiang Yanhua raised his chin slightly and reminded, "It's your turn."

Gu Jingzhan took out a black chess piece from the chess box and slowly placed it on the chessboard.

Xiang Yanhua looked at the chess pieces on the board and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

While playing chess with Gu Jingzhan, he said affirmatively: "I always believe in my judgment of people."

When Xiang Wanqiao saw Gu Jingzhan being dragged to play chess, she chatted with Jiang Peijun in the living room.

After receiving the message from Zhounian, she went back to her room on the pretext of dealing with work.

Xiang Wanqiao opened her laptop, sat cross-legged on the soft sofa in the bedroom, and began to carefully review the information she had collected.

As she watched, her brows furrowed even more.

It turned out that Gu Wenhua and Wen Xueru had divorced when Gu Jingzhan was eight years old, but this matter had always been suppressed by Mr. Gu and had not been announced to the public.

After Wen Xueru abandoned Gu Jingzhan, she flew to Switzerland that night and never came back until the day of Mrs. Gu’s 70th birthday...

During this time in Switzerland, Wen Xueru reunited with her old lover Yun Zheng.

But at that time, Yun Zheng had already accepted his family's arrangement, married another woman, and had a child.

This child is Yun Mengxi.

A year ago, Yun Zheng’s wife died of illness, and Wen Xueru adopted Yun Mengxi as her goddaughter.

This time she came back just to pave the way for her so-called goddaughter, so that Yun Mengxi could become the glorious Mrs. Gu.

When the Gu Group encountered a crisis, Gu Wenhua quickly sold 20% of his shares and fled to the United States with the money.

At that time, Mr. Gu was in very poor health, and his condition was getting worse and worse, so he could only stay in bed.

In desperation, he could only let Gu Jingzhan, who was only 20 years old, step forward and take on the important task of revitalizing the Gu Group.

Gu Wenhua fled to the United States and soon met a woman named Zhuang Meijing in Chinatown. He fell in love with her and had a son with her, named Gu Haoyu.

It seems that the purpose of Gu Wenhua's return this time is to take back the Gu Group and pave the way for his eight-year-old son.

No wonder Gu Jingzhan said that day—

"It's not that they don't like children, they just don't like me as a child."

Xiang Wanqiao's eyes were wet, her heart was in a knot, and the pain was suffocating.

At this time, Gu Jingzhan finished playing chess with Xiang Yanhua and returned to the room.

When Xiang Wanqiao heard a noise at the door, she immediately took a deep breath and held back the tears in her eyes.

Seeing Gu Jingzhan walking straight towards her, she calmly switched the page on her computer.

Xiang Wanqiao had a bright smile on her face, and said in a brisk and natural tone: "I've finished playing chess with Dad!"

Gu Jingzhan's deep eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, and his gaze swept across her delicate face indifferently.

He remained silent, walked slowly towards her, and reached out to close the laptop on her lap.

"I can handle the Gu family's affairs, so don't worry about it."

Xiang Wanqiao slowly raised her eyes and met his deep gaze.

She knew that Gu Jingzhan was protecting her and not letting her get too involved in the Gu family's disputes.

Xiang Wanqiao knew that she couldn't hide it from Gu Jingzhan, so she opened her lips slightly and said in a firm voice: "I want to help you."

Gu Jingzhan stared at her, his eyes seemed to contain countless stars, yet were unfathomable.

He was silent for a long time, as if he was weighing something, and finally he could only sigh softly.

Gu Jingzhan sat down beside her and held her in his arms, "Qiaoqiao, I don't want you to get involved in the dirty fights of the Gu family."

"Ah Zhan, I know you want to protect me and don't want me to get hurt." Xiang Wanqiao said, "But we are husband and wife, and husband and wife should support each other, right?"

Xiang Wanqiao reached out and stroked his cheek, raised her head, and gave him a gentle kiss on the lips.

"I told you I would protect you."

Gu Jingzhan's eyes flickered, he clasped her neck with his palm, lowered his head and kissed her forehead forcefully.

"Qiaoqiao, I love you."

Xiang Wanqiao curled up the corners of her lips, looked at him affectionately for a few seconds, and suddenly said to him: "Ah Zhan, let's have a baby next year."

Hearing this, Gu Jingzhan was stunned for a moment, his body stiffened slightly, and his expression was a little complicated.

He never thought that Xiang Wanqiao would take the initiative to mention the child.

Because in front of her, he never dared to ask for anything, just hoped to get a little love from her.

Even though he now knew that the person she loved was him, he would still carefully hide his inner desire for fear of bringing any pressure to her.

Gu Jingzhan twitched the corners of his lips, tried to steady his voice, and replied, "Okay."