Page 981 of Assistant to My Contracted Husband

Jian Ran firmly believed that Jian Anguo was absolutely not this kind of person...

But as the words reached her lips, she decided not to disrupt the current tranquil atmosphere, so Jian Ran could only choose to remain silent.

Today was New Year’s Eve, the most suitable day for a family to spend together in harmony.

...

Jian Anguo had been profoundly shocked when he initially learned about Gu Mochen’s identity. He hadn’t expected his son-in-law to be such an influential figure.

When he saw his son-in-law busy in the kitchen, single-handedly preparing dinner for the whole family, he was even more astonished.

The illustrious president of the Gu Family, the leader of Yuncheng City... a figure akin to royalty, actually shedding his splendor at home and cooking personally?

Seeing Jian Anguo’s hesitant expression, Jian Ran didn’t find it surprising. She murmured softly, "Uh... Dad, Mochen’s cooking is really delicious... You don’t have to worry... Uh... Men cooking doesn’t necessarily mean disaster in the kitchen..."

"But... doesn’t the house have servants? How can Mochen be doing the cooking himself... Isn’t he too grand for that?"

Jian Ran: "..."

So that’s what he was concerned about.

Jian Ran’s face flushed slightly, and for a moment she didn’t know how to explain things to Jian Anguo.

In their household... ever since she and Gu Mochen confirmed their relationship, it had always been Gu Mochen who did the cooking.

Back at the Gu Family... it had initially seemed like he was deliberately overwhelming her, utilizing his position to advantage himself.

Jian Ran cleared her throat and murmured, "Well... Dad, in our house, Mochen usually takes care of the cooking... Uh, the housekeeper only handles cleaning and occasional grocery shopping or purchases."

"Now that I’m pregnant... I cook even less."

"Then... Ranran, let Dad cook instead. I can’t bear letting Mochen do it," Jian Anguo proposed earnestly.

Jian Anguo still felt astonished... Gu Mochen personally cooking for Jian Ran. He had heard of this man ruling the business world with sharp wit, fully aware of his dominion. Yet at home... wasn’t he supposed to be like any typical aloof master, avoiding chores?

And someone like Gu Mochen... actually cooking with his own hands.

"Uh... You’re an elder, Dad. Of course, you don’t need to cook. Mochen handles everything," Jian Ran reassured with a smile.

Watching how Jian Ran had long grown accustomed to this, Jian Anguo felt his admiration for Gu Mochen deepen further.

This Gu Mochen... It seemed he not only overlooked the Jian Family’s troubles back then, but had been showering love upon Jian Ran after their marriage. His care and tenderness were evident from the smallest details, even through actions like cooking.

Gu Mochen placed the ribs in the pot to make soup and utilized the downtime to wash some cherries and brought them out for Jian Ran.

"Dad, Ranran, have some cherries... The pork rib soup is brewing now; it’ll take a little while."

"Ah, alright... Where’s Tang Baobao?"

"She said she had prepared a gift for Grandpa earlier... Just went upstairs to retrieve it."

"Huh..." Jian Ran’s beautiful eyes sparkled with a trace of laughter. Her adorable, thoughtful little girl had indeed done well.

Jian Anguo watched as Gu Mochen gently tucked Jian Ran’s disheveled bangs behind her ear and asked her with concern if she was feeling any discomfort. Every small gesture of care was etched deeply into Jian Anguo’s heart.

Not bad... This son-in-law... truly not bad.

A warm current surged through Jian Anguo’s heart. During his time in prison, he had always worried that Jian Ran was not living well. But now, seeing her settled down and the harmonious life of a family of three... Truly not bad.

At least one of his wishes had been fulfilled.

...

As they talked, Tang Bao’s petite figure came running down the stairs toward Jian Anguo, her little hands hidden behind her back, evidently guarding a small secret.