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Jian Ran watched the little Lolita’s adoration for Gu Mochen with a curve of her lips, whispering softly, "Mhm."

In a place unseen by the little Lolita, shadows dimmed Jian Ran’s beautiful eyes.

...

After finally coaxing the little Lolita into bed, Jian Ran called for Gu Mochen. As soon as he heard that his daughter wanted a story, he immediately lay down with Tang Bao in the small bed, artfully telling tales from the fairy tale book that Jian Ran had provided.

Gu Mochen’s voice was very pleasant to listen to, like the melodious serenades of a cello. As Jian Ran watched Gu Mochen tenderly finish a complete story for the little Lolita, who was quietly nestled in his embrace, fast asleep.

Jian Ran caught sight of the heartwarming scene before her and pursed her lips.

Gu Mochen had originally been defenseless against children, but after encountering the little Lolita, he started to consider her preferences. Now, holding her soft body in his arms effortlessly, he needed no help from Jian Ran whatsoever.

Not wanting to disturb the sweet time between father and daughter, she signaled to Gu Mochen that she would go back to the bedroom first.

Returning to the bedroom, Jian Ran dialed Secretary Zhou’s number.

Because it was Jian Ran who was calling, Secretary Zhou immediately picked up.

"Madam, may I ask what you need?"

Secretary Zhou increasingly understood the rules of survival within the Gu Family; to climb the ranks and reach the peak of one’s career, it wasn’t about currying favor with Mr. Gu, but rather Mrs. Gu.

After all, Mr. Gu was reputed to be under his wife’s thumb, listening to her in everything.

Oh, when Mrs. Gu was happy, Mr. Gu would be happy too.

Jian Ran stood on the balcony, from where she could directly see if Gu Mochen came through the bedroom door.

"Yes, Secretary Zhou, I’m sorry to bother you so late. It’s like this, I want you to help me investigate someone named Wang Wu. I’ve already sent his mobile number to your phone."

As Gu Mochen’s confidant, Secretary Zhou was typically the one directly assigned by Gu Mochen for such tasks.

So Jian Ran knew that to look up someone’s information, Secretary Zhou was the best choice.

Secretary Zhou: "..."

Secretary Zhou glanced at the mobile number, his lips twitching slightly. It was exactly the same as the one Mr. Gu had given him in the office that afternoon.

So, it turned out that Mrs. Gu didn’t know the specifics about this Wang Wu either.

After a moment of thought, Secretary Zhou found the situation a bit strange.

Listening to Secretary Zhou’s long silence on the phone, Jian Ran couldn’t help but ask, "Secretary Zhou, what’s wrong?"

"Nothing, nothing. I promise to complete the task as Madam ordered."

"Thank you, I hope to have it as soon as possible! I really appreciate your help..."

"Hehe, sure... Madam, remember to say a few good words for me in front of Mr. Gu. Oh, and... ’whisper in his ear’!"

Jian Ran: "..."

Expecting Secretary Zhou to say something constructive seemed, as expected, a bit unrealistic.

Jian Ran smiled wryly as she heard Secretary Zhou bid her goodnight before hanging up the phone.

’Whisper in his ear’? She wasn’t Baosi, and Gu Mochen certainly wasn’t King You of Zhou.

Well, but it also more clearly demonstrated her position in Gu Mochen’s heart, didn’t it?

The thought made Jian Ran’s heart swell with joy.

Faced with a problem — if she couldn’t solve it herself, she seemed more willing to rely on her husband!

Well, no helping it, after all, Gu Mochen was her husband...

Women should, at times, learn to be vulnerable and lean on men.