Chapter 520: Is There Really Not the Slightest Possibility? (3)

"So, how is Fanfan doing now?"

Gu Yaohui was extremely worried to hear that Gu Zifan was so upset.

"He’s fine now. He’s already fallen asleep."

"That’s good, that’s good. What is it that Fanfan treasures so much?"

Gu Yaohui relaxed a little upon hearing that Gu Zifan was asleep, and his attention quickly shifted to another matter.

"It’s... a doll."

"A doll?"

Gu Yaohui looked at Gu Hengzhi, confused. Between Gu Zifan’s reaction and Gu Hengzhi’s tone, he could tell that this doll’s origin was likely anything but ordinary.

Besides, he had never seen Gu Zifan, who had grown up in this house, treasure anything so much before.

"Yes. It was a gift from a girl Fanfan is fond of."

Gu Hengzhi didn’t hide anything. In fact, a selfish part of him wanted everyone in the Gu family to know about Shen Nian, and even grow to like her.

Gu Hengzhi knew this reaction of his wasn’t quite right, but he just couldn’t shake the thought from his mind.

"His sister..."

Gu Yaohui’s gaze grew distant for a moment upon hearing Gu Hengzhi’s words. ’Gu Zifan’s sister... isn’t that my daughter!’

But Gu Yaohui knew all too well that there was still no news of his daughter, Gu Ke’er.

Eighteen years. It had been eighteen long years!

For so many years, so many people had said there was no hope, but the Gu family had never given up—not for a single moment!

"Fanfan... he’s always hoped to find his sister. He even has this stubborn belief that his aunt will only stop disliking him once his sister is found."

"That silly boy... how could we ever dislike him!"

Hearing Gu Hengzhi’s words and imagining Gu Zifan saying such a thing, even the tough-as-nails Gu Yaohui felt his eyes redden.

"So, what’s this about the girl?"

Once the emotion subsided, Gu Yaohui focused on the crucial part of what Gu Hengzhi had just said.

"She’s a young girl Fanfan met on his own. It seems he really likes her."

"A young girl? What’s she like?"

Gu Yaohui immediately seized on the crucial point, his expression growing excited.

"She’s about Ke’er’s age. But... I’ve already looked into it. There’s no connection between her and Ke’er."

Gu Hengzhi sighed. As soon as he finished speaking, the light in Gu Yaohui’s eyes instantly dimmed.

"Hengzhi, have you met this young girl?"

"I have. She’s a fine young woman."

Gu Yaohui shot Gu Hengzhi a surprised glance. To receive such high praise from him was proof enough that the young woman was truly remarkable.

"If you get the chance, you should invite her over to the house for a visit."

Even if she wasn’t Ke’er, the Gu family was willing to show kindness to a young woman their son was so fond of.

"Alright. I’ll find an opportunity."

Gu Hengzhi nodded and glanced toward Gu Zifan’s room. ’Fanfan will definitely be thrilled to hear this news,’ he thought.

Gu Yaohui patted Gu Hengzhi’s shoulder, nodded, and turned to leave. However, after taking a few steps, he stopped and looked back at Gu Hengzhi.

"Is there really... not even a sliver of a chance?"

He couldn’t help but feel a flicker of hope for this young woman who had appeared so suddenly, even though he knew full well that the greater the hope, the greater the potential disappointment.