After Ji Yu returned, she didn’t receive any further ssages from Feng Qinqin. It seed like, for now, this matter didn’t need her attention.
However, things between her and Gu Qixiao were indeed a bit complicated.
Even the Ji family’s parents wanted to ask about Gu Qixiao.
"Mom, Dad, even if you want to consider Gu Qixiao as a son-in-law, you’d need my agreent first. Honestly, given the current situation between us, it’s unlikely."
At least until all the troubles surrounding Gu Qixiao were resolved, Ji Yu absolutely wasn’t going to have any overly intimate relationship with him.
"What kind of talk is that? I see you and Gu get along quite well. Are you trying to start sothing and then walk away?"
Even using a phrase like "start sothing and walk away."
To be honest, Ji Yu hadn’t expected that.
She hadn’t been eting with Gu Qixiao as frequently recently. Maybe Gu Qixiao was already feeling tired of it too.
"Mom, maybe Gu Qixiao is just caught up in the mont. Don’t concern yourself so much with our matters. If fate brings us together, we will naturally find our way."
But judging by their current situation, it seed like fate wasn’t on their side.
Madam Ji, however, was a bit worried. "If you haven’t ’started sothing and walked away,’ then why has Gu been ssaging lately saying you’re ignoring him?"
Ji Yu nearly choked on her water when she heard that.
"Mom, since when did you have Gu Qixiao’s contact information?"
When had the two of them grown so familiar behind her back?
Madam Ji completely embodied the stereotype of a mother-in-law growing fonder of her prospective son-in-law. Given the situation, she was also starting to worry about the relationship between Ji Yu and Gu Qixiao.
"What’s so unusual about having Gu’s contact? He even reached out not too long ago to ask about what gifts you like. How thoughtful of him."
Ji Yu’s expression turned complicated. She didn’t know how Madam Ji would feel once she found out that Gu Qixiao was actually her ex-husband.
"Mom, stop overthinking. Things between Gu Qixiao and are really complicated. Frankly, I don’t think he even wants to be with like this."
Getting together without clarity would only lead to a ssy end.
She and Gu Qixiao couldn’t force a relationship together just because of the child.
That would clearly be inappropriate, so Ji Yu decided not to dwell on it.
"But Gu has been really good to you. He even cares a lot about the child. Where else could you find such a suitable partner?"
"But he has so much trouble surrounding him. If we get together, I’ll definitely be the one suffering," Ji Yu confessed honestly with Madam Ji.
"There’s always soone in his life who needs his care. If we have conflicts in the future, who do you think he’d side with?" To her, relationships just weren’t reliable.
Who said every relationship had to have a happy ending?
At the very least, their current dynamic wasn’t so bad.
"Is that true?"
For a mont, Madam Ji hesitated, unsure of how to feel about Gu Qixiao.
"See? He didn’t even tell you about this, which proves he’s not being completely honest. Let’s stop talking about the two of us."
Ji Yu seized the opportunity to put Gu Qixiao on the spot.
Served him right for using such sneaky tactics all the ti.
If Madam Ji hadn’t brought it up today, Ji Yu would’ve been left completely in the dark.
"Still, it’s a bit much that Gu didn’t ntion sothing this important to . But why are things between the two of you so difficult?"
Madam Ji still hoped Ji Yu could have soone who truly cared for her, soone who could at least take good care of her daily life.
"Mom, are you saying you don’t want staying ho with you? Are you trying to get rid of ?"
This ti, Ji Yu rarely resorted to a playful tactic. Madam Ji, unable to resist, replied, "What nonsense! You can stay here as long as you want. I just worry it’ll be hard for you to raise the child alone."
Even if Ji Yu tried her best to make up for the lack of a father figure, the child would ultimately need a father soday.
"We’ll cross that bridge when we co to it. Who knows? Maybe I’ll fall for soone else by then."
Being a single mother wasn’t illegal. Besides, with a family like theirs, was there any need to worry about these things?
"Mom, I’ll work hard to earn money to raise my son. We don’t need to think about all that."
"Alright, as long as you’ve thought it through." Madam Ji didn’t press Ji Yu further, only wishing she could find so happiness in the future.
As for Gu Qixiao, he had initially planned to have a good talk with Madam Ji, maybe even complain a little about Ji Yu. But he realized that even Madam Ji seed colder toward him now.
Unable to sit still, he decided to go straight to the Ji family’s house.
"Gu, what brings you here?" Madam Ji’s expression didn’t change much, but she was clearly less warm than usual.
"I wanted to check in on Yu. There’s sothing I need to talk to her about."
Judging by the situation, he couldn’t help but feel that sothing was off.
How could he not be surprised by this?
"You’re here to see Ji Yu? She’s probably not free to see you today. She’s still resting."
Subtly, Madam Ji tried to block Gu Qixiao at the door. But Gu, ever persistent, refused to give up even after hearing that.
"Can I wait here for her?" His eyes were sincere, making it hard for Madam Ji to discern his true intentions.
"If you truly like our Yu, you should provide her with enough security. Look at the way you’ve handled things—keeping secrets from and still wanting to et her. Aren’t you being a little too optimistic?"
Madam Ji straightforwardly shut him down; this situation couldn’t drag on indefinitely.
Gu Qixiao imdiately guessed it must be about Song Xuan. "Auntie, may I explain this matter to you in detail? I didn’t clarify earlier because I really didn’t think it was significant."
He sighed, appearing genuinely intent on explaining himself. Madam Ji hesitated; seeing him like this, she thought there might have been so kind of misunderstanding and finally let him in.
"Actually, I had already considered explaining this to you before, but Song Xuan is just soone who needs my care. There’s no way to compare her to Yu at all."
One is rely an added responsibility, while the other is the person he intends to protect for the rest of his life.
Madam Ji frowned. "What do you an by that? Are you expecting Ji Yu to put up with soone like her?"
To her, that was absolutely unacceptable.
Gu Qixiao quickly tried to explain, "You’re misunderstanding . I’ve already arranged for her to attend school. Other than during the holidays, she won’t be coming back. In the future, she’ll find a suitable partner to marry."
But that partner would never be Gu Qixiao.
He had already made up his mind about that long ago.
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