Chapter 1008: Xiao Yu

“I was in a pretty good mood, but as soon as you mentioned her, I got creeped out.”

Gu Qing took off her coat, and Nan Jiaojiao reached out to take it.

Gu Qing stopped her hand, patted the back of it, gave her a look, then slightly stepped aside to hang the coat herself.

Her steps were noticeably faster after turning around.

She opened her arms while speaking, “Alright, enough with the nonsense, just give me a hug to go through the motions.”

Bai Huizhu almost burst out laughing, gave Gu Qing a hug, and then naturally let her gaze fall on Nan Jiaojiao.

“Who is this?”

Gu Qing turned her head and pulled Nan Jiaojiao over, “Let me introduce, this is my daughter.”

Bai Huizhu’s smile was shocked away, and Gu Qing’s protective pose was very obvious as she held Nan Jiaojiao’s arm.

“How come I didn’t know you have a daughter, when was she born?”

“Why the fuss?

This is my goddaughter, Nan Jiaojiao.”

Bai Huizhu patted her chest, “Scared me to death.

I was just wondering, the young girl is good-looking, but doesn’t resemble you or Brother Pei at all, I almost thought—”

Realizing she almost said the wrong thing, Bai Huizhu quickly stopped herself, “Come, sit down quickly, the dishes have just been served, let’s eat and talk.”

“Yu’er.”

Bai Huizhu called out, and the man who had been standing behind stepped forward, pulled out a few chairs, first attended to Gu Qing and Bai Huizhu to sit, and then gestured “please” to Nan Jiaojiao.

He stood behind the chair, waiting for Nan Jiaojiao to sit down, before releasing his grip on the chair back.

With light steps, he returned to Bai Huizhu’s side, lowered his shoulder, leaned slightly forward, and respectfully looked at Gu Qing, “Aunt Gu, long time no see.”

“Long time no see.”

Gu Qing exchanged a few pleasantries with him and asked, “Are you back for good this time?”

Xiao Yu replied, “Yes, I’m staying.

Over the years, we’ve gradually consolidated the business into the Capital City, closed two branch offices.

As my dad gets older, he misses his hometown more, and with my grandfather’s health declining, he’s determined to move the family back here.

We’ll all be here now, Aunt Gu, feel free to visit my mom anytime.”

Gu Qing smiled and said, “It’s good to be back.

You know, people always have that innate desire to return to their roots; coming back is a good thing.”

After those words, she added, “I thought I saw you the other day, but I thought I was mistaken.”

Xiao Yu paused and said, “I probably didn’t see you.”

“Indeed, you were getting out of a car, and I recognized a few faces standing next to you.

You were working, so I didn’t disturb you.

We have plenty of time to meet privately.”

Xiao Yu immediately got up, poured a cup of tea, and respectfully placed it in front of Gu Qing, “My dad and I have been back for a while, but mom stayed behind because she’s reluctant to part with many old items.

We just arrived this afternoon and came to see you as soon as we picked her up.”

Gu Qing amusedly glanced at her, “I’m not blaming anyone, why so cautious?

There are no outsiders here, relax a bit.”

Xiao Yu responded with a smile, “Alright,” but maintained a formal demeanor.

Gu Qing secretly sighed.

Everything’s fine, just a bit stiff.

Thankfully his background is clean, and he doesn’t have an immodest personal life, otherwise, she wouldn’t bring Nan Jiaojiao along.

“By the way, since you’re back, come around more often.

My daughter will be in the Capital City for a few days; she can’t always hang around with us old folks.

Take her to the places you young people like, consider it helping Aunt Gu keep an eye on her.”

Upon hearing this, Nan Jiaojiao’s eyes twitched.

She silently cried out, not good.