Page 809 of Assistant to My Contracted Husband

"Mm."

Qin Mu affectionately raised his hand to stroke the little girl’s hair, then awkwardly began to tie her hair.

He had resolved... to tie a beautiful ponytail for Tang Bao. When Qin Mu thought about his goal as the president of Dongheng International, he couldn’t help but twist a wry smile onto his lips.

Seeing this, Jian Ran couldn’t help but laugh silently, finding the back-and-forth between Qin Mu and the little girl quite amusing.

Gu Mochen put his hand around Jian Ran’s slender waist and whispered, "Had breakfast yet? I’ll have someone prepare it."

"Mmm... it’s already prepared; just waiting for you to join us."

Gu Mochen met Jian Ran’s clear, beautiful eyes, pinched the woman’s cheek, and spoke in a husky voice, "Next time, don’t wait for me. I’m worried about you and Tang Baobao getting too hungry."

"Mmm... No, the three of us in the family should eat together."

Jian Ran always felt that the most heartwarming thing for a family of three was eating together.

Meeting Jian Ran’s determined gaze, Gu Mochen once again felt waves of warmth in his heart.

"Alright."

...

During breakfast, when Jian Ran was about to watch the news, Gu Mochen and Qin Mu both spoke up simultaneously, wanting to watch Boy’s concert. She found the men’s synchrony amusing and exasperating.

"Mmm... You two vice group leaders really put in more effort than this mere group member."

Qin Mu raised an eyebrow at this and then deliberately said, "I am... the first vice group leader. Technically, Jian Niu, both you and my brother-in-law are my underlings. Naturally, I have to take care of you, especially since you two are newcomers."

Seeing Qin Mu’s pompous demeanor, Jian Ran’s smile was even more helpless.

"Mmm, getting above yourself, aren’t you, Qin San? Let’s eat."

"Understood."

Gu Mochen and Qin Mu exchanged a glance, their mutual understanding clear without saying a word.

Qin Mu didn’t want Jian Ran to start the morning upset by Dong Qin’s news.

...

After breakfast, Jian Ran took Tang Bao for a check-up.

The series of diabetes tests were familiar to her; after so many years, she had grown accustomed to it.

Gu Mochen watched the woman taking charge and was ready to accompany the little girl, but both the little girl and Jian Ran stopped him.

Tang Bao pouted her little mouth, looked at Gu Mochen, and said in her baby voice, "Daddy! You wait at home for me and mommy, okay?"

"Mm."

Gu Mochen knew sometimes the little girl didn’t want him to worry. He pursed his lips and felt immense heartache seeing her thoughtful demeanor.

...

After the mother and daughter left, Qin Mu turned to Gu Mochen whose gaze had lingered on the two. In a soft voice, he said,

"Sorry, I knew about Tang Bao’s condition from the beginning. I didn’t tell you because they didn’t want you to worry."

Qin Mu spoke frankly.

In fact, after he accidentally found out, he was very worried about the little girl’s illness for a long time. Later, conquered by the little girl’s bright demeanor, he gradually came to accept her condition.

Upon hearing this, Gu Mochen pursed his lips and put his hand on Qin Mu’s shoulder, saying in a meaningful tone, "Mm, I understand... Qin Mu, I want to thank you... for taking care of them, mother and daughter... Thank you, great brother-in-law."

Back when the little girl said she couldn’t eat sweets because of tooth decay, he should’ve had her checked.

It was careless of him.