Page 385 of Assistant to My Contracted Husband

Jian Ran: "..."

Before, whatever she said, the little lolita would always agree with her one hundred percent.

She never would have behaved like she does now.

Jian Ran was in disarray.

Feeling aggrieved, what kind of enchanting potion had Gu Mochen fed their daughter?

To turn the little lolita into what she’s become?

At the thought of that, Jian Ran felt even more aggrieved.

Gu Mochen, on the other hand, was satisfied as he curled the corners of his lips. He glanced silently at Jian Ran, whose face had fallen, a trace of a smile playing on his lips. He freed one hand to gently stroke Tang Bao’s hair and indulgently began to speak.

"Tang Baobao is so good, you’re totally right."

"Thank you, Daddy..."

After a series of setbacks, Jian Ran decided to ignore the father-daughter duo.

Yet the duo was naturally familiar with each other. Gu Mochen, who was usually sparing with words whether in meetings or at the office, rarely spoke any pointless babble.

But when Gu Mochen encountered the little lolita, the two of them engaged in lively conversations and had a very harmonious relationship.

From time to time, you could hear the delightful sound of the little lolita’s laughter, like the tinkling of silver bells, along with Gu Mochen’s magnetic, restrained voice, melodious like that of a cello.

It made Jian Ran feel rather redundant.

...

The restaurant that Gu Mochen had chosen was a top-tier Royal Western restaurant in Yuncheng City.

The clientele here was either wealthy or noble, and Jian Ran used to come here often.

Because it was very suitable for family dining...

European-style decor, its design very cozy.

The number of people here was not very high, relieving Jian Ran somewhat. Stepping out with Gu Mochen and Tang Bao, she always worried about encountering acquaintances.

If that happened, things would become difficult to explain.

...

Gu Mochen was clearly a regular here; as soon as he entered carrying Tang Bao, the waitstaff came over respectfully.

"Excuse me, sir, would you like the same private room as before?"

"Mmm."

"Very well, please follow me."

"Mmm."

Gu Mochen responded indifferently, carrying Tang Bao toward the private room.

With Tang Bao by Gu Mochen’s side, Jian Ran could only trail behind them.

Gu Mochen didn’t worry in the least that Jian Ran wouldn’t follow.

...

Once Jian Ran arrived in the private room, she realized that the spacious room was filled with fresh flowers and even had things like a cradle and a piano—a very cozy and elegant setting.

And it was very child-friendly...

Including a swing.

Tang Bao quickly grew fond of the place, wriggling out of Gu Mochen’s arms and running towards the swing.

"Daddy... this place is so beautiful, it’s just like a garden."

"Mmm."

Gu Mochen watched Tang Bao’s smiling face, her eyes curving into crescents, her smile blooming like a flower, incredibly adorable.

It was like the warm sun in winter, shining straight onto his heart.

Then Gu Mochen pulled out the chair in front of Jian Ran and said, "Let’s order."

Jian Ran: "..."

The man’s actions were very gentlemanly; Jian Ran pursed her lips, feeling a trace of something different flickering through her heart.

She hadn’t expected Gu Mochen, a man so high and mighty, to be so affectionate and considerate as to pull out the chair for her.

"Mmm."

"I haven’t been here in a long time, you’re more familiar with it, you order."

"I’m not quite sure what food would suit Tang Bao..."