Page 514 of Assistant to My Contracted Husband

Gu Mochen directly carried her into the bathroom, allowing the man to clean her thoroughly before changing her into a slim-fitting long dress.

As for the shoes on her feet, they were flats.

Since it was winter in Yuncheng City, Gu Mochen had thoughtfully prepared thick coats for both mother and daughter.

After lunch, the family of three took the plane from the island and flew straight back to the country.

The servants in the castle were neatly lined up at the door...

"Goodbye, Mr. Gu, Mrs. Gu, Miss Tang Bao."

The little girl had picked up a few English words during her days in Rome, and she danced with her hands and feet when saying goodbye, filled with excitement.

Although Jian Ran was sore between her legs and her waist ached, she still managed to muster a faint smile and said softly,

"Thank you all for taking care of us."

Gu Mochen raised an eyebrow with a kingly aura, his authority undisputed.

"Let’s get on the plane."

"Okay."

Jian Ran initially thought the island only had a castle, but it turned out to have every conceivable amenity...

The airplane and the runway were all ready to go.

Gu Mochen...

What kind of man was he?

Secretary Zhou was responsible for bringing the gifts purchased in Rome onto the plane, ensuring all logistical work was complete.

Jian Ran pouted, feeling a reluctant tug at her heart.

It’s so beautiful here...

Sigh... I really don’t want to leave.

"Daddy, will we come back here next time?"

"Does Tang Bao like this place?"

"Um... I like it... But actually, Tang Bao just wants to be with daddy and mommy forever, no matter where we are... I’m just afraid that when we go back, it will seem like daddy has disappeared like in a dream..."

As she spoke, Tang Bao felt a bit aggrieved.

After all, she was just a child...

It was really the time spent together that she was yearning for.

Especially in such luxurious surroundings.

A warmth filled Jian Ran’s heart, and she extended her small hand, saying softly, "Let me hold her, let me comfort her and that will do."

"No need, I’ve got it..."

Gu Mochen held the little girl in his arms and gently stroked her heaving back as she choked back her sobs with a gentleness beyond compare.

Although Tang Bao hadn’t cried, tears were swirling in her eyes.

Her stubborn resilience kept her from crying out loud.

Gu Mochen coaxed tenderly, "Be good... Daddy promises that when we return to Yuncheng City, he will spend time every day with Tang Bao and mommy."

"Really?"

Tang Bao looked up at Gu Mochen with half-belief and pouted as she spoke.

"But everyone says that daddy is very busy... and that daddy has very important things to do every day... I worry... that they are more important than me... After all... I cost a lot of money, and mommy is often unable to be with me because she has to make money."

Jian Ran was taken aback by the words Tang Bao said unintentionally, a tremor running through her heart.

Gu Mochen’s gaze darkened...

Does raising a child really cost that much money?

As far as he knew, the kindergarten Tang Bao attended was not very expensive.

Now that she didn’t need to drink formula or use diapers...

Exactly why was so much money being spent?

As Gu Mochen was lost in thought, Jian Ran quickly spoke up.

"There will be a lot of time to spend with Tang Bao now... Back then, mommy was in college and didn’t have a proper job, so she needed to go out and work part-time often."