"Young Master, why are you back so early?”Aunt Wu asked curiously.
Gu Biao didn't answer, he just walked through the hall and went upstairs.
"Roar." Mother Gu was sitting on the sofa watching Chinese opera. She felt strange when she saw her son's actions. Why didn't she even tell her that her son was back?
"Mom." Gu Biao turned around and looked at his mother on the sofa.
"What's wrong?" Mother Gu asked with concern.
"It's okay. I'll go upstairs and change my clothes first.”After that, Gu Biao went upstairs.
Gu Biao didn't come downstairs until dinner time.
Mother Gu sized up her son who had a gloomy expression as she ate.
When she saw her son put down the half-eaten bowl of rice, she couldn't help but say,"Biao, what's wrong with you?"
"Mom, I'm fine."
"No, you're not."
"Mom." Gu Biao looked at his stubborn mother with difficulty. He didn't know if he should say it out loud. His mother had always thought that he had done something wrong. She had a deep sense of guilt towards Xia Juhua and had always been thinking about her.
"There must be something wrong with you. Don't I know my own son? Why? Is it something that I can't tell Mom?”
Gu Biao shook his head and pondered for a while. "Mom, I saw Xia Juhua today.”
"Really? How is she doing?" Mother Gu asked happily.
"She's doing very well alone."
Mother Gu's face darkened again." How can a person live a good life alone? Are you lying to me?"
"Mom, she's indeed doing well." When Gu Biao thought of Xia Juhua's indifferent appearance, he could not help but feel a belly full of fire.
"She's not married either? Doesn't she have a mother?"
"No, he should have passed away!"
"Mom's full. Eat slowly!”Mother Gu stood up with a heavy heart.
"Mom, what are you thinking about? Now that you know that she's doing well, you should be happy.”Gu Biao frowned.
"Biao, can you bring her over tomorrow? I want to see her."
Gu Biao looked at his mother and nodded helplessly.”
The next night, Gu Biao waited for her at Xia Juhua's residence.
"Get in the car. My mother wants to see you." Gu Biao's face darkened.
Xia Juhua was stunned, thinking that perhaps they still remembered Gu Yu's death and did not want to let her go. She could only get into the car speechlessly.
The racing car sped along, and there was silence in the car.
After a while, Xia Juhua arrived at the old residence and saw Mother Gu.
Surprisingly, Mother Gu was very excited when she saw her, and she did not seem to hate her at all.
"Are you Chrysanthemum? Sit, sit." Mother Gu quickly called out," Ah Wu, serve some tea."”
Xia Juhua sat down and greeted politely," Hello, Auntie."”
"Alright, I'll talk to Chrysanthemum alone.”
Although Gu Biao was unwilling, he didn't want to go against his mother's wishes. He just gave Xia Juhua a strange look, nodded and went upstairs.
"Chrysanthemum, have you eaten?"
Xia Juhua smiled and nodded.
"How have you been all these years?" Mother Gu asked with concern.
Xia Juhua nodded with a smile.
Mother Gu was a little sad." Are you still angry? He was wrong back then, so it's only right that you hate him. That's right. No one would have it easy for a little girl to encounter such a thing. I'm sorry, Auntie can only say this to you.”
Auntie, I don't blame him." Xia Juhua said sincerely.
"Auntie knows that you won't have it easy these years.”Mother Gu could not help but tear up.
"No, I'm fine." Xia Juhua smiled calmly. She was indeed living well because she had always had Xuan 'er by her side.
Mother Gu sighed. As an old woman who was over fifty years old, she had seen so many things. How could she not see the bitterness and helplessness behind Xia Juhua's smile? She must have suffered a lot of torture to become like this today.
"Are you married?"
Xia Juhua shook her head. She knew that Mother Gu didn't hate her at all because of what her father had done wrong. Instead, she felt extremely guilty because of what Gu Biao had done to her. She really wanted to tell her that she didn't need to do this because Gu Biao didn't do anything wrong. It was the Xia family who owed them.
"Do you have a good boyfriend or…someone you like?”
Xia Juhua shook her head. She didn't understand why Mother Gu asked this.
Mother Gu pondered for a while and asked firmly,""Then are you willing to marry Biao?"
"Auntie." Xia Juhua was a little surprised.
"Are you willing?" Mother Gu repeated.
"Auntie, Mr. Gu won't agree.”That man hated her father so much.
"Yes, as long as you're willing." Mother Gu said excitedly.
Xia Juhua looked at Mother Gu's pleading eyes and thought for a moment before nodding.
"Then I'll pick a good day to hold the wedding.”Mother Gu said happily.
Hearing his mother's unreasonable request, Gu Biao's reaction after the shock was to refuse.
"Mom, you actually want me to marry that person's daughter?”Gu Biao roared furiously.
"Roar." Mother Gu looked at her son pitifully.
Because of her family background, she had been working as a maid to supplement the family income since her son was born. Especially after her husband passed away, she worked day and night. Therefore, the care of her son fell on the five-year-old daughter of her eldest son. The relationship between the siblings could not be better. That was why his gentle and kind son couldn't take it anymore after his daughter committed suicide. He was so angry that he took revenge on Xia Juhua.
"Impossible." Gu Biao shook his head firmly.
"Biao, I know you hate her father, but it's not up to her to choose! What's the difference between what you did to her and what her father did?”
"Mom." Gu Biao looked at his mother in disbelief. She actually compared him to that beastly man.
"I'm sorry. Maybe Mom said something wrong. Mom shouldn't have said that.”Mother Gu sighed.
"Mom, I won't agree to it.”
"Sigh! Looks like I was wrong." Mother Gu shook her head and walked into her room weakly.
Gu Biao looked at his mother's aged figure and felt a pang of sadness. He knew what his mother was thinking. The kind her had always regarded what he had done back then as the greatest sin of his life and had always wanted to atone for it. But how could he marry the daughter of the person who killed his sister!
Mother Gu didn't say anything, but her behavior over the past few days had shown her unhappiness. She hid in her room all day sulking, always pulling a long face as if someone owed her money.
Gu Biao saw his mother put down the bowl and chopsticks with half a bowl of rice left. He couldn't help but rub his temples. He had been troubled by his mother's actions for the past few days. He said helplessly,"Mom, what do you want?"
"What can I think about? I'm just upset and can't eat.”
"Mom, please don't be like this!”Gu Biao advised.
"What about me? I'm not forcing you anymore.”Mother Gu said angrily like a child.
And you said you didn't force me? This kind of silent protest was the most powerful move. Gu Biao shook his head and thought. However, this matter made him think about it for a few nights, but he realized that Xia Juhua's figure was getting clearer and clearer, and he missed her more and more, making him even more troubled.
"I want to go upstairs to sleep." Mother Gu was about to get up and leave.
"Mom, even if you don't eat, you have to drink this bowl of soup.”Gu Biao said helplessly.
"I don't want to drink it."
"I heard from Fifth Aunt that you've been staying in your room for the past few days and haven't gone out.”
"I don't want to go."
It seemed that his mother was determined to fight against him to the end and insisted that he marry Xia Juhua. Alright then! He would marry her, but he would never treat her kindly, and he would never treat her like a wife.
"Mom, I promise you." Gu Biao compromised. He rubbed his aching temples helplessly.
"Really?" Mother Gu was so happy that she almost jumped. She knew what was the best way to deal with her son.
"It's true." Gu Biao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said seriously,""I will marry her, but Mom, don't think that I will treat her well. I can't do it.”
"As long as you don't hit or scold her.”Mother Gu believed that such a good and kind Xia Juhua would definitely win her son's heart.
"Mom, is your son that violent?”Gu Biao asked unhappily.
"I know my son won't." Mother Gu smiled. She just wanted to tease her son.
Knowing his mother's childish nature, Gu Biao could only smile helplessly.
Mother Gu had chosen the date, which was the middle of this month.
They didn't take wedding photos, nor did they send out any good news. Originally, Gu Biao wanted Xia Juhua to move over and find a time to get it certified, but under the objection of Mother Gu, they could only give up and obediently hold the wedding in the church.
Xia Juhua was informed that she would be getting married in a week. Gu Biao had personally called to inform her. Her days went on as usual, going to work and visiting her mother and son in the cemetery as usual.
On this day, Gu Biao suddenly came to Xia Juhua's residence.
"My mom wants you to move in first." Gu Biao looked at her coldly.
Xia Juhua was a little stunned. Looking at Gu Biao's expression, she knew that he did not marry her willingly.
"I want you to know that I married you because of my mother. I will never forgive your father for what he did, and I will never forget whose daughter you are. Even though I did that to you, I never thought I was wrong. Also, I hope you can be a good daughter-in-law in front of my mother.”Gu Biao expressed his attitude sternly.
Xia Juhua nodded silently.
Xia Juhua's gentle appearance made Gu Biao's expression soften a little, but he suddenly thought of something and said in a rough voice,"You're going to marry me, and I hope that there won't be a third party interfering. So, you have to cut ties with all the men you used to have. Don't cause any scandals after you're married. I won't allow such things to happen, do you understand?”
Xia Juhua nodded silently.
Gu Biao looked at her, and a fire suddenly rose in his heart. He did not like her indifferent expression, as if she had already accepted her fate. This kind of depression was stuck in his chest, and he could not vent it. He could only breathe heavily.
"Hurry up and pack your things."
"Moving now?" Xia Juhua was stunned. How was she supposed to clean up this huge house all of a sudden? Moreover, how could she clean up those warm memories of her son in the past?
Seeing Xia Juhua's expression, Gu Biao sighed. An indescribable feeling rose in his heart. At this moment, she seemed to be a helpless child. He could not help but lower his voice." You can bring your personal items over. Leave the things in this room for now!"”Actually, she didn't need to bring anything at all because the daily necessities in the villa had already been prepared for her.
Xia Juhua nodded and walked into her room. Her clothes were in a small box. She even wanted to bring her toothbrush and other things, but after thinking about it carefully, she was sure that there would be some there. She even treated Xia Xuan's things as treasures and placed them in another box.
Carrying the box out, Xia Juhua saw Gu Biao sitting on the narrow sofa, seemingly a little impatient.
When he saw her come out, Gu Biao reached out to carry her suitcase over. Xia Juhua flinched. He noticed it and glared at her unhappily. She could only obediently let him carry her.
She looked around at the place where she had lived for seven years. The reluctance in her heart was indescribable. There were too many unforgettable memories and joy here. The days here were the best in her life and would never be forgotten. Xuan 'er's babbling, toddling to learn to walk, and growing taller day by day were all carried out in this narrow but warm apartment.
"You can still come back and take a look. This place won't disappear.”Gu Biao couldn't help but say when he saw her staring at the room carefully and refusing to leave.
Xia Juhua came back to her senses and glanced at Gu Biao.
The sadness in this glance made Gu Biao's heart ache in an instant. Before he could think clearly and ask, Xia Juhua had already walked out.
Gu Biao shook his head and ordered himself to ignore the illusion that had just appeared.
Xia Juhua came to the Gu family. Mother Gu was very happy to see her. The sincerity that came from the bottom of her heart made her smile happily.
Seeing the two of them being so happy, Gu Biao was inexplicably unhappy." Mom, I'll take her things upstairs."”
Mother Gu responded and focused on talking to Xia Juhua.
"Chrysanthemum, don't you still have a mother?”Mother Gu suddenly asked.
Xia Juhua was stunned for a moment and did not dare to explain her mother's situation." She's in a nursing home now.”
"What's the point of staying in the nursing home? Why don't you bring her over? I also have a companion."
Xia Juhua said tactfully,"She's not in her right mind, she can't recognize anyone now."”
Mother Gu took a deep breath and understood. She said sadly,""Then let's transfer her to a good nursing home. I know a nursing home that's good in all aspects.”
Xia Juhua understood that Mother Gu really wanted to do something for her, but she still shook her head." She's already used to it, and there's a very good auntie there to take care of her.”
Mother Gu looked at Xia Juhua. Although this girl was gentle, her heart was extremely firm. She nodded." Alright! I've already found someone to make a wedding dress for you. She'll be here in a while. Do you want to rest first?"
Xia Juhua smiled." Mother Gu, let me listen to you."”
"Alright!" Mother Gu smiled in relief." I knew you were a caring child, unlike my son, who was very careless and never thought of taking the time to talk to me.”
Xia Juhua smiled and didn't say anything.
"Chrysanthemum, have you had a hard time all these years alone? You still have to take care of your mother?”
"Mother Gu, that's all in the past.”Xia Juhua smiled faintly. Hard work, no, it should be said to be a kind of happiness; To her, having her son by her side would always be a happy day.
"Yes, you're right. Let the past be the past.”Mother Gu sighed. She did not ask any more questions. After all, even if some scars were healed, they could not be touched again.
The melodious music of the organ echoed in the church. The solemn space was filled with beautiful flowers. The sunlight shone through the skylight, reflecting the golden ribbons. A warm and moving atmosphere filled the entire church.
Xia Juhua was wearing a white gauze gown, and she followed Cui Zhen, whose face was filled with joy, slowly to the end of the red carpet. Through the white veil, she vaguely saw a group of completely unfamiliar faces. It was said that they were distant relatives and close neighbors of the Gu family, and the only person she was familiar with was Cui Zhen. Cui Zhen, who had always treated her as a family member, was very surprised when she heard the news that she was getting married. However, she was overjoyed, especially after she saw Gu Biao.
Cui Zhen recognized the facial features that were similar to Xia Xuan and mistakenly thought that they were in love, so she placed Xia Juhua's hand in Gu Biao's broad palm like a mother. Her eyes were full of trust and gratification.
Gu Biao's gown made him look even more upright and handsome. That kind of noble aura could not be displayed by just relying on branded clothes. Although there was no joy on his face, compared to the previous expressionless face, his expression was gentler now.
Gu Biao gently held Xia Juhua's hand in his palm.
Xia Juhua was shocked. She couldn't help but look up at him, but she only saw his cold side profile.
Gu Biao could feel his heart beating rapidly. It was really funny. Even though he had experienced so many changes when he started his business, he had never been nervous or afraid. Why did he have such complicated feelings now? He subconsciously tightened his grip on Xia Juhua's hand.
"Mr. Gu Biao, do you take Miss Xia Juhua as your wife, and love her for the rest of your life, sharing weal and woe with her, and never to be separated?"”
Love her? Gu Biao raised his sarcastic smile and turned his head to look at Xia Juhua." I'm willing."”
"Miss Xia Juhua, are you willing to marry Mr. Gu Biao and love him for the rest of your life?”
"I'm willing." After a moment of silence, Xia Juhua spoke.
"The bride and groom exchange rings."
Two bridesmaids and groomsmen came forward with a ring box in their hands. The pink box contained a small and exquisite ring. This was what Mother Gu insisted Xia Juhua to choose when she accompanied her out. Xia Juhua fell in love with this elegant and exquisite ring at first glance.
Gu Biao took Xia Juhua's hand and put it on for her, and Xia Juhua also gently put the ring on Gu Biao. The two of them didn't look up, and they couldn't see each other's expressions. They were just doing a necessary form.
"The groom may now kiss the bride.”
Gu Biao lifted the white veil on Xia Juhua's face. Even though Xia Juhua wasn't particularly beautiful, in such an occasion, with the makeup artist's skillful hands, Xia Juhua's beautiful side was revealed. The current her didn't just have her usual calm temperament, she even looked exceptionally beautiful.
Gu Biao's heart shook, he held Xia Juhua's face and couldn't help but kiss her.
Gu Biao's lips were so hot that they almost burned Xia Ju, causing her calm heart to ripple. She thought that he would kiss her forehead. After all, this wedding was just for Mother Gu and the people present to see. However, his kiss landed on her lips, and he sucked hard, making her heart beat nervously, setting off a throbbing that she had never felt before.
Even Gu Biao himself couldn't describe the feeling in his heart. When he touched those sweet red lips, all his rationality disappeared.
After the kiss ended, the crowd burst into applause. Mother Gu was smiling happily.
Xia Juhua's face flushed slightly, attracting Gu Biao's attention.
"I declare you husband and wife. May the Lord bless you.”
This voice woke Gu Biao up, reminding him of how he couldn't control himself just now. He couldn't help but clench his fists.
After that, everyone went to the restaurant to enjoy the wedding feast. During this period of time, even though Mother Gu repeatedly signaled with her eyes, Gu Biao did not smile. Fortunately, everyone was busy eating and drinking. Perhaps in everyone's eyes, Gu Biao had always been so cold, so no one cared.
When they returned to the villa, everyone felt tired.
"Mom, go back to your room and rest!" Gu Biao slumped on the sofa with a tired face.
"Mom is not tired." Mother Gu was still in high spirits." Have you guys discussed where to go for your honeymoon?"”
Gu Biao frowned. No way! His mother still felt that she had not caused enough trouble and was actually pushing her luck? He had already agreed to marry Xia Juhua. He couldn't be like an ordinary couple with her. At most, she could have the status of Mrs. Gu and live a life without worry. As for the rest, she could forget about it.
"Mom, we all have work and are very busy.”Xia Juhua quickly expressed.
"You can do work anytime. How can you earn all the money? How long has it been since you last took a break? You can take this opportunity to rest.”Mother Gu said unhappily.
"Mom, don't forget the premise of our marriage.”Gu Biao said unhappily.
"Since we're already married, we'll be together for a lifetime. How can we be like enemies? You should cultivate your feelings for each other.”Mother Gu said to herself, as if she had forgotten how unwilling her son was to get married.
"Mom." Gu Biao almost cursed. He knew that his mother had calculated it step by step and insisted that he compromise step by step.
"Chrysanthemum, you're tired too. Go upstairs and rest! I asked Fifth Mother to bring all your things to the room.”Mother Gu ignored her angry son and winked at Xia Juhua ambiguously." You know which one, right?”
"Mom." Xia Juhua was at a loss. When she met Gu Biao's cold gaze, she didn't know what to do. It seemed that Mother Gu was determined to make them reconcile, but…that was impossible.
"Little brat, if I see Chrysanthemum sleeping in the guest room, don't blame me for being angry when I find out later.”Mother Gu threatened.
She knew that her son had always been filial. No matter what, he would give her face as a mother. To be honest, she liked Chrysanthemum very much. Whether it was because of what her son had done to her in the past, she was sure that Chrysanthemum was a rare good girl. Of course, it was not that she did not care about her son's feelings. She believed that her son had complicated feelings for the chrysanthemum.
Hearing Mother Gu's words, Xia Juhua couldn't say anything more. She could only nod, say good night, and go upstairs.
"I'm going to sleep too. At this age, I don't have much time left. I don't know when I'll have a grandson to hug. Remember to go to the company tomorrow and take a look. You must take ten days to half a month to go on your honeymoon.”Although Mother Gu was talking to herself, it was obvious that she was talking to her son.
Gu Biao couldn't help but sigh. Although he was angry, he couldn't do anything to his old mother. Just as her mother had said, she was already so old. Could she still be angry at her? Thinking of this, he could only go upstairs step by step.
The door slammed shut, scaring Xia Juhua, who was looking for clothes to change into. She turned around and saw Gu Biao walking in with an ugly expression. He didn't say anything and just took off his tie and suit.
Xia Juhua was silent for a while." I can sleep on the ground.”
Hearing this, Gu Biao raised his head and glared at her.
Xia Juhua couldn't guess what he was thinking, so she asked again,""Can I go back to my room to take a shower?"
"Is there no bathroom here?" Gu Biao asked coldly.”
Xia Juhua nodded, picked up her clothes and went into the spacious bathroom. She quickly took a shower and went out. When she saw that Gu Biao was only left with a pair of underwear, revealing his fit body, Xia Juhua's face couldn't help but blush. Although she had once given birth to a son, he was still that innocent 19-year-old girl.
Gu Biaojing sulked and went into the bathroom without even looking at her.
Xia Juhua went to the guest room she had slept in and brought a blanket over. The room was covered with a thick carpet. Xia Juhua just casually spread the sheets and was about to cover herself with the blanket to sleep. She was very tired today.
When she was 17 or 18 years old, she had once fantasized about her wedding. It was very simple and simple. There was no need for a wedding dress or a church. Just a bouquet of flowers and a man who loved her were enough. The two of them could be together and live a simple life. However, today's wedding was very gorgeous, and there was also a prince charming groom, but it did not bring her any excitement. Because she didn't know when she had lost her emotions.
In her sleep, Xia Juhua felt Gu Biao come out of the bathroom. She had always been a light sleeper, and she would wake up almost immediately when the wind blew outside. When her son was born, they lived in a metal house on the top floor. It was hot in the summer and cold in the winter. She was always afraid that her son would be hot or cold, and she would wake up many times a night to check on him. Now that her son was gone, she would still wake up at night to check, but she could no longer see that familiar face, making her heart ache and confused.
Xia Juhua felt a pair of big hands pulling her up and couldn't help but open her eyes. She saw Gu Biao's handsome face with obvious anger, making her look at him in confusion.
"Are you disdainful of sleeping on my bed?" Gu Biao said angrily.
" But…" Xia Juhua looked at him in confusion. He didn't object when she asked just now!
"Do you want to cry in front of my mother that I let you sleep on the floor?”
"I won't cry." Xia Juhua said bitterly.
Upon hearing this, Gu Biao glared at her." Come up and sleep, do you hear me?”
Xia Juhua nodded and obediently picked up the blanket and placed it on the bed. She said softly,"I'm going to sleep first."
Gu Biao nodded. Xia Juhua lay down and fell asleep. Although she was no longer alone, everything in the past still knocked on her heart, making her feel uneasy.#
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