Deep Fog Kiss

Jiang Li never imagined that her guardian would change just one week after she arrived at the Gu family.

That evening, as usual, she went to the main hall early for dinner.

Within a week, she had become quite familiar with the route from her room to the main hall, and was generally able to make it in time for dinner.

But dinner that day was a little different.

As soon as she arrived at the main hall, she saw a tall figure standing in front of the corridor. He was still dressed in black casual clothes, exuding a refreshing and cool aura, and was talking to his great-grandmother with his head slightly lowered.

he came.

This was the only time he came over for dinner this week.

During the meal, she still sat at the very end, quietly eating with her head down.

But on this day, there was someone else beside her.

At the dinner table, no one paid much attention to her. From their conversation, Jiang Li vaguely knew that the young man she called "Uncle" had come to dinner today to discuss work.

"Zhishen, what Dad means is that since you've just graduated and returned to the country, you're still relatively inexperienced. If you join the Gu Group, you should start by gaining experience from the bottom up." Gu Sheng looked up at the person opposite him. "Is that alright?"

Before Gu Zhishen could speak, the old lady beside him interrupted, "Isn't this inappropriate?"

Wang Shiyin turned to look at Gu Yueze at the main table, "Although A Shen is young, he is the second largest shareholder of Gu's Group after all. Even if he wants to train, he should take over a subsidiary company to practice."

Gu Yueze glanced at Gu Zhishen, only to see him eating his meal casually, seemingly unconcerned.

"Mom, you've just joined the company and you're already taking over a subsidiary. I'm afraid you won't be able to win people over," Gu Yueze said in a deep voice. "My son, Gu Yueze's son, will speak with his abilities, so I'll start from the bottom."

Gu Sheng quickly chimed in, "Yes, Grandma, Zhishen is still young. If he does well, he can be promoted to management in a short time." He smiled, "I joined Gu's Group when I was twenty, right, Zhishen?"

The meal was tense and strained. Even though Jiang Li couldn't understand what they were saying, she could feel the unusually heavy atmosphere.

She could only keep her head down as much as possible, and not make a sound that would attract attention.

Suddenly, the boy next to her chuckled softly, and she secretly glanced at him.

He held his wine glass, a nonchalant smile playing on his lips, leaning back in his chair with his broad, upright back. "It seems that since I returned to China, Dad and my older brother have put a lot of thought into my career."

"However, all your good intentions have been wasted." He glanced at Gu Yueze and Gu Sheng with a flippant look. "I have no intention of joining the Gu family business."

Gu Yueze clearly hadn't expected him to give up the opportunity to join Gu's Group. "You want to start your own business?"

"I won't stop you from starting your own business, but you'd better not ruin the family fortune."

His voice was calm, as if issuing a warning.

Gu Zhishen seemed not to hear, his smile undiminished, but his aura gradually turned cold.

Just then, Yuan Wei arrived late. As soon as she sat down, she looked pale and listless.

"I'm sorry, Dad, Mom, Grandma." She sat down, rubbing her forehead. "I was sick today, that's why I'm late."

Seeing that she looked unwell, Feng Suqin quickly asked, "What's wrong? Are you sick? Have you called a doctor to come and see you?"

Gu Sheng replied, "I've already checked. They said it's due to overwork that my immune system has weakened, and I need to rest and recuperate for a while."

Wang Shiyin looked at her and asked, "How could you be overworking yourself?"

Yuan Wei sighed, "It's my own fault. Xiao Rou has been able to grow up healthy all these years thanks to my mother's meticulous care and the nanny's dedication. I've been used to being pampered."

She looked up at Jiang Li with a guilty look in her eyes, "When Xiao Li came, I overestimated my abilities and worried about both Xiao Rou and Xiao Li. I was willing but unable to take care of them all, and I got sick because I couldn't manage it all."

Jiang Li was eating with her head down when she heard this and gently pursed her lips.

She has been staying quietly in her room all week. Her aunt hasn't visited her once, nor has she said a word to her.

Although she was young, she had lived under someone else's roof for two years, so Jiang Li understood the meaning behind her aunt's words as soon as they were spoken.

She dared not say another word. Her grandmother had told her to be good, to talk less and do more.

Even if people don't like her, he will keep his promise to support her until she turns eighteen.

Once she reaches adulthood and is capable, she can live on her own.

"Dad," Gu Sheng said to Gu Yueze, putting his arm around Yuan Wei's shoulder, "Xiao Wei and I just wanted to discuss this matter with you today."

"Xiaowei's health isn't very good, so we haven't wanted a second child all these years." He glanced at Jiang Li. "As her guardians, we should take good care of Jiang Li, but Xiaowei's health is really not suitable for worrying about these things anymore. I'm also often busy with work and can't share the burden with her, so I'm afraid I'll neglect Jiang Li."

Jiang Li didn't dare to look them in the eye. She almost buried her head in her bowl, shoveling rice into her mouth, her hand holding the chopsticks trembling slightly.

"That's true," Feng Suqin chimed in, speaking softly. "If Xiaowei gets sick too, and Jiang Li doesn't take good care of her, Grandpa Jiang Li won't be able to rest easy in heaven."

All eyes turned to Jiang Li, who was burying herself like an ostrich, quietly listening to how they were going to "dispose" of her.

"In that case, it's indeed not suitable for you and your husband to have custody of Jiang Li." Gu Yueze pondered for a second, "Your mother and I are also too old, not to mention your grandmother."

Yuan Wei burst into tears. "I feel so guilty that I couldn't even do something this simple. Xiao Li, you won't blame your aunt, will you?"

Jiang Li gripped her chopsticks tightly and gently shook her head.

She blames no one.

They have no right to blame them.

"It's not good for Jiang Li's guardianship to fall into the hands of outsiders. How about this," Feng Suqin looked at Gu Zhishen across from her, "if Zhishen is willing, then let Jiang Li stay with him."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li's heart skipped a beat.

Is she going to follow this older brother?

Feng Suqin looked at Gu Yueze and said, "Yueze, Zhishen is your son. He should have custody of him, and that won't give anyone anything to talk about."

"Zhishen isn't coming to the company or busy with work right now, so taking care of Jiang Li isn't a problem," Gu Sheng looked up at him and asked, "I just don't know if Zhishen is willing?"

"Ah Shen is only eighteen years old. I'm afraid he can't take good care of this young girl," Wang Shiyin said, unwilling to burden her grandson with this responsibility. "How about I take care of Xiao Li?"

"Mom, you're too old to take care of the children," Feng Suqin said with a laugh. "Who knows, you'll be taking care of Jiang Li, or Jiang Li will be taking care of you."

"Yes, Grandma, please don't worry about it." Yuan Wei rubbed her temples and said weakly, "Actually, it's not difficult for Zhi Shen to take care of Jiang Li. Anyway, there are maids and nannies for her daily life, so he doesn't have to worry about much."

"Besides, Jiang Li is already ten years old this year. When she turns eighteen, the guardianship relationship will no longer exist. At that time, it won't prevent Zhi Shen from getting married and starting a career."

Jiang Li's name appeared on everyone's lips, being kicked around like a ball.

Whether in the Xiang family or the Gu family.

She knew that she herself was a burden.

A burden that nobody wants and nobody is willing to take responsibility for.

She never expected that this eighteen-year-old boy would be willing to take on the responsibility for her next eight years. She felt that even if the Gu family sent her to an orphanage, it would be fine.

As long as she can study hard and grow up, that's all that matters.

When she comes of age, she will go back to pick up her grandmother and live with her forever.

"Oh!"

A soft chuckle came from the side, and a wine glass was placed on the table.

"Since you've all agreed on this, wouldn't it be too disrespectful of you if I disagreed?"

Gu Zhishen stood up, glancing at the little mushroom who was practically burying its head on the ground, "Pack your things and move them over here."