Chapter 6

The remaining time, Gu Huaian had accepted the fact that he could understand what Shen Tang was thinking in her heart. It was good this way. If she deliberately caused trouble, he could also be wary. It's just that this woman's inner voice was too noisy, making it so he hadn't finished his work.

After getting off the car, Gu Huaian stretched out his arm. In that instant, countless thoughts flashed through Shen Tang's mind, and finally she held up that arm with both hands, "Shall I support you?"

Gu Huaian: "..."

He wasn't that old yet!

With a complicated expression, he looped Shen Tang's arm, and the two walked in together, a handsome man and beautiful woman, very eye-catching.

It had to be said, the old house looked even more luxurious. As soon as they entered the hall, dozens of eyes glanced over all at once. Shen Tang's little heart thumped wildly.

【Damn, scared me to death!】

If not for her experience in her past life, she probably wouldn't have been able to stand steadily.

Thinking of this mission, she tilted her face slightly, revealing a shy smile.

A malicious gaze glared over. Shen Tang looked over to see a little girl with bloodshot eyes, lightly biting her lower lip with an expression like she was about to cry but not crying.

【Why is she looking at me like that? Is it the ex of my cheap husband? A secret admirer? Tsk! Could it be an unrequited fiancee?!】

"Don't randomly guess, she's a cousin."

"Ah? Oh!"

【Strange, how does he know what I'm thinking?】

Gu Huaian also noticed this point, and admonished himself to be more careful going forward.

This was Shen Tang's first time seeing Gu's family members. It had to be said, Gu's family members all had outstanding looks.

But they were all smiling on the surface while feeling otherwise, and seemed hard to get along with.

There were many people in Gu's family, but strangely only a few children.

Sitting down next to Gu Huaian, the old man sitting in the head seat slammed his cane angrily.

"You actually know to come back!"

"Dad, Mom."

Shen Tang opened her mouth, but before she could call out "Dad", the old man said, "Don't call me Dad, I'm not your dad."

Shen Tang obediently changed her words: "Uncle, hello."

Everyone: "..."

The elegant and graceful lady next to him gently patted his hand, then took off her wrist bracelet and put it on Shen Tang's hand, "Good child, I don't have any nice gifts prepared for our first meeting, so I'm giving this to you. Don't look down on it."

Seeing this scene, the people around instantly changed expressions, especially that red-eyed little girl who seemed like she wanted to say something but was stopped by the older woman next to her.

Shen Tang didn't care about that at all. She sweetly said, "Thank you, Mom."

Everyone: "..."

The corner of Gu Huaian's mouth twitched.

The old man's expression was also not good. Calling one Uncle and one Mom, what was going on? But making her change again was impossible, he really didn't look favorably on this woman with no family background. She brought no benefit to Huaian.

"Ai, she's a good child. Huaian's temperament is cold, you'll have to yield more to him. After so many years, you're the first person he's brought back. I haven't seen him this happy in a long time."

【Shouldn't these lines be said by the butler in the novel? Tsk tsk, being expressionless is an illness that needs treatment.】

Shen Tang glanced at Gu Huaian from the corner of her eye. And how could this coffin face tell that he was happy?

Gu Huaian: "..."

Another married woman cut in, "If you ask me, Huaian is also old enough, you two should hurry and have a child."

Unexpectedly the wealthy family also got nagged about having kids. Shen Tang smiled slightly but didn't say anything.

Gu Huaian indifferently said, "No need for Second Aunt to worry about this. I heard Second Uncle has been getting very close with the new secretary recently?"

Second Aunt's expression instantly changed.

Second Uncle Gu Rong hurriedly explained, "That child's background is quite pitiful. I'm just looking out for her more."

Second Aunt gave a cold humph, "Yes, looking out for her all the way into bed!"

Gu Rong knitted his brows, "Speaking nonsense?"

Second Aunt shrugged, not saying anything more. She didn't want to air dirty laundry either.

In her heart, Shen Tang also gave a big thumbs up. This guy really was ruthless, spilling everything.

Laughter sounded from across the table. Shen Tang looked over to the source and saw a handsome man smiling at her, even blinking his peach blossom eyes.

Shen Tang: "..."

【Tsk, flower peacock.】

The corner of Gu Huaian's mouth curved up slightly.

"Big brother." The man said.

"Second brother." Gu Huaian nodded slightly.

The novel didn't describe Gu Huaian's family members much, so Shen Tang didn't recognize this person. But from the first glance she felt he wasn't a good person.

Soon, the family banquet started. Everyone adhered to the rule of no talking while eating, making it a very quiet meal.

This made Shen Tang very uncomfortable.

Thinking about it, since she had to keep up the loving couple act, she personally peeled a shrimp and put it in Gu Huaian's bowl.

Then, pitching her voice, she said, "Dear, eat the shrimp."

When the words left her mouth, Shen Tang realized she might have overdone it. She almost sent herself away on the spot with that voice.

"Big brother doesn't like to eat shrimp!" The girl who seemed to have pinkeye from her red eyes earlier loudly declared.

Shen Tang's expression instantly changed.

【Crap, I didn't remember the gold master dad's preferences. I hope he doesn't dock my pay!】

Gu Huaian looked at her with a hint of a smile, then picked up the shrimp with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth, saying softly, "Delicious."

Shen Tang's face instantly turned red.

【Demon!】

If she didn't know he had no interest in her, she might have almost been seduced by him.

That girl angrily chewed her food for a bit, making Shen Tang suspect she actually wanted to bite her instead. Everyone ate the meal distractedly, probably no one ate well except for Shen Tang.

After the meal, Shen Tang went to the garden to aid her digestion.

It was the delicious food's fault. She hadn't been able to resist and her tummy was swollen. She had to constantly suck in to maintain her image.

The garden was big and beautiful, though the mosquitoes were a bit much.

Slap! Shen Tang killed the 38th mosquito of the night that intended to attack her.

"Pfft, have you never eaten delicious food before?" The girl with pinkeye said disdainfully.

Shen Tang nodded sincerely, "Yes, never."

This reply left the girl at a loss for words, not knowing how to respond.

After a while, she threatened, "I'm telling you, I'll never recognize you. Big brother and Lian Jiejie are a match made in heaven!"

"Oh."

"Don't get ideas. Lian Jiejie hasn't come back yet. When she does, big brother will definitely kick you out!"

"Oh."

"You, you villain!" The girl was furious and ran off in a huff.

Shen Tang sighed. Heaven and earth were her witnesses, she hadn't done anything!

Tsk, the rich family life really was dangerous and difficult.

"Sister-in-law isn't sad?"

Shen Tang looked up at the voice to find cheap second brother had appeared on the balcony to watch the fun at some point.

Somehow it sounded weird hearing him call her sister-in-law.

She suspected he wanted to seduce her, but had no proof.

Thinking of the 200 million yuan, Shen Tang cautiously took a step back. "What's there to be upset about?"

"Doesn't sister-in-law worry that big brother will... rekindle old flames?"

Shen Tang's eyes spun as she gave a coy smile. "Aiya, how can your loose lips say such cold words? Huaian said I'm the only one he'll love in this life. I believe him."

Upstairs, Gu Jinan's expression twisted for a moment.

His aloof workaholic big brother could actually say stuff like that?

Back in the room, Shen Tang discovered she was sharing a room with her cheap husband after all.

Luckily the room was big, with a large sofa too.

The sound of water came from the bathroom. This was Shen Tang's first time sharing a room with a man, so she felt a bit uncomfortable and took out her phone to play games.

Soon the water stopped. She quickly put her phone down to look over, only to see Gu Huaian wrapped up tight in a robe.

Shen Tang: "..."

A flash of disappointment went through her eyes.

【As expected of a noble and abstinent president. Wrapped up tight.】

【Tsk, I wonder if he has abs.】

Gu Huaian discreetly tightened his waistband a little.

Was the previous Shen Tang like this too?

Gu Huaian fell into contemplation.