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Chapter 541: 370: Holding Gu Li in the Palm of the Hand_1
Chapter 541: 370: Holding Gu Li in the Palm of the Hand_1
Chapter 541: Chapter 370: Holding Gu Li in the Palm of the Hand_1
Anyway, an adopted daughter can also call someone mommy, that’s good.
The more Gu Li thought about it, the more she admired her own cleverness.
Tang Wan loved Gu Li so much that she would never refuse her suggestions.
Of course, whatever Gu Li said was right, because daughters ought to be prioritized.
The mother-daughter pair chatted so animatedly that they completely forgot about Mo Shiting, who was also present.
Yes, for the first time in his life, the prominent boss Mo didn’t make a big impression.
However, he didn’t mind at all.
Time slipped away quietly, and unknowingly, an hour had passed.
The two of them were nowhere near done chatting.
Mo Shiting calmly sat on the side handling business matters on his phone, not rushing them at all.
The impostor couldn’t hold it back any longer. Ignoring the interference of the servants, she stormed into the pavilion.
“Mommy, why haven’t you finished your conversation yet?”
The longer Gu Li stayed with Tang Wan, the more restless the impostor became. After all, she knew better than anyone that these two were the real mother-daughter duo who shared a deep bond.
As soon as the impostor appeared in their sight, Gu Li and Tang Wan quietly changed the topic to current affairs.
So, the moment the impostor burst into the pavilion, they happened to be discussing the presidential election in M Country.
“Little Pear, which candidate do you favor?”
Tang Wan asked with a smile.
Gu Li thought deeply for a moment, just as she was about to speak, the impostor interjected, “Oh, mommy, you are discussing such a boring topic. Let’s stop and go inside. The wind outside is too strong.”
Having said that, she nervously tried to grab Tang Wan’s arm.
Tang Wan gracefully shrugged her off and stood up, “It is indeed windy outside. Little Pear, we’re getting along really well, let’s continue inside.”
“Alright, mommy.”
Gu Li agreed with a smile.
The impostor was shocked when she heard Gu Li call Tang Wan ‘mommy’, her eyes bulged in surprise, “You… why are you calling my mommy?”
“Mommy.”
Gu Li gave her a sarcastic glance, “Mommy just accepted me as her adopted daughter.”
“What? How is that possible? Mommy, isn’t it enough that you have me? Why would you want another daughter out of nowhere? I won’t allow it!”
The impostor expressed strong opposition.
Tang Wan coldly retorted, “Do I need your permission to adopt a daughter?”
“Mommy——”
“Enough! I like Gu Li and want her as my adopted daughter. If you continue to behave so unreasonably, don’t blame me for sending you to study abroad.”
It took all of Tang Wan’s willpower not to slap her.
Seeing that Tang Wan was clearly angry, the impostor was so afraid that she would push her too far and make Tang Wan hate her even more that she decided to back down, sulking, “Fine, you’re my mommy and what you say goes! I’m going out to play and don’t bother saving dinner for me tonight!”
After venting her feelings, she immediately turned and walked away.
Mo Shiting immediately sent a message to Lu Yang, instructing him to tail her.
At this point, the mother and daughter finally turned their attention to him.
Every time Tang Wan looked at Mo Shiting, it was as if a mother-in-law was appraising her son-in-law. The more she looked, the more satisfied she became. Her eyes were full of laughter: “Shiting, thank you for taking care of Tang Tang. Who would have thought that after all that’s happened, we’d still end up as one family.”
“You’re too kind, mother-in-law.”
Mo Shiting gently nodded his head. The term “mother-in-law” came out naturally.
The more Tang Wan listened, the more satisfied she became, “I hope that you two can continue to love each other as before.”
“Rest assured, we definitely will.”
Mo Shiting held Gu Li’s hand tightly, promising earnestly.
“Mmm, mommy, Brother Ting treats me so well. In this life, he’s the only one I’ll ever choose.”
Gu Li couldn’t help but confess.
Tang Wan playfully rebuked her, “You have no sense of embarrassment. I’ve heard that the two of you haven’t gotten married yet.”
Gu Li stuck out her tongue playfully, “That’s just a matter of time. Besides, our love for each other is more important than a piece of paper proving we’re married.”
“Who says it’s not important?”
Mo Shiting disagreed, “It’s very important.”
With that marriage certificate, he wouldn’t fear Gu Yuan taking his daughter away if he wasn’t happy.
If his father-in-law were as understanding as his mother-in-law, he wouldn’t need to worry.
“Hehe…”
Seeing Mo Shiting’s nervousness about Tang Tang, Tang Wan couldn’t help but laugh from her heart.
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Gu Li’s recognition by Tang Wan wasn’t revealed to anyone, including Tang Yue, who was left in the dark.
When Tang Yue heard that Tang Wan wanted to adopt Gu Li as her goddaughter, he didn’t object. Instead, he jokingly teased Mo Shiting: “So, I become the god-uncle. Niece’s husband, remember to start calling me uncle.”
Originally thinking Mo Shiting wouldn’t agree, unexpectedly, he immediately and without hesitation changed his address: “Uncle.”
Tang Yue was dumbfounded.
What?
Was Mo Shiting so agreeable?
He must be hearing things, right?
“Can you say it again?”
“…”
Mo Shiting gave him a cold stare.
Tang Yue shrugged, “Nevermind.”
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That night, Gu Li refused Tang Wan’s kindness asking them to stay overnight. After dinner, she insisted on leaving.
“Okay, then let me see you off.”
Although Tang Wan was reluctant to let them go, she couldn’t show it too clearly, but it was reasonable for her to send them out.
“Mhm.”
Gu Li nodded, she was also reluctant to part with Tang Wan.
Tang Yue originally wanted to send them off too, but heard Tang Wan say, “I remember you have a meeting at eight-thirty, it must be starting soon, right?”
“Oh, yes.”
Tang Yue realised and said to Mo Shiting and Gu Li apologetically, “Sorry, I won’t be able to see you off.”
“It’s okay, you go ahead with your work, Uncle.”
Gu Li sweetly responded. This word ‘uncle’ was particularly pleasing to Tang Yue’s ears, making him cheerful.
The mother and daughter lingered, lingering at the parking lot for a long time until Tang Wan let them go.
“Little Pear, remember to visit when you have the time.”
“I will, Mommy.”
Gu Li waved her hand at her, then added, “I’ll call you.”
After personally seeing Gu Li off into the car, Tang Wan couldn’t help reminding Mo Shiting, “Shiting, please take good care of her.”
“I will. Take care, goodbye.”
“Be careful on the road.”
…
Upon seeing the car leaving the Tang Family Courtyard, disappearing into the night, only then did Tang Wan withdraw her gaze, her thoughts heavy as she slowly turned back.
Just at this time, Qin Shurong drove back from outside.
She had been busy with company affairs all day and had no idea about Mo Shiting and Gu Li’s visit to the Tang’s. She knew even lesser that Tang Wan had recognised Gu Li and adopted her as god-daughter in order to avoid suspicion.
After parking her car, she was about to go back to the house when she saw a familiar figure walking in front of her.
“Aunt, are you taking a walk? Can I join you?”
Qin Shurong hastened to catch up with Tang Wan, her words carrying a hint of flattery.
Tang Wan laughed and said, “I just saw Shiting and Gu Li off and I’m about to go inside.”
“Mo Shiting and Gu Li? They were here today?”
Qin Shurong frowned subconsciously. Her intuition told her that their visit couldn’t be a good thing.