Chapter 670: Chapter 669: 669, studying abroad in France

“Sis Shi, it’s better if you won’t go to study in France, take care of your injuries and when you’re healed, come back to guide us in the company! It’s really unmanageable without you.”

Upon hearing these words, Shi Huan hesitated for the first time.

She was initially planning on resigning to study in France, but now she’s injured, and with Shi Minyan and Tu Youran getting a divorce, it’s distressing to think Little Luoluo had suddenly become Chu Xiuhuang’s daughter. She’s only five, how is she supposed to understand all these complexities?

It was evident earlier that the girl was having a hard time adapting to the change, and the Chu family was of high society, she worried that Luoluo might be mistreated.

She could only say, “I’ll decide once I recover.”

“Okay, then, I’ll go back to work first, the company is extremely busy lately. I’ll bring colleagues over to see you another day.”

“Sure.”

Xiaoliu quickly left, and Shi Huan picked up her phone. Upon starting the phone, she found that the SIM card was already installed and the phone was charged.

She logged into WeChat and first greeted everyone in the besties group chat, then replied to some colleagues and other business associates.

During this time, little Luoluo obediently sat on the sofa watching cartoons.

At around five in the afternoon, the old man Chu and Chu Xiuhuang finally came back.

Old man Chu was holding a bag of goldfish in his hand, “Luoluo, look at what grandpa bought for you?”

Little Luoluo widened her eyes and asked in a childlike voice, “Is it a goldfish?”

“Yes, do you like it?” The old man Chu winked at his grandson proudly.

He had seen the goldfish being sold at the hospital gate earlier and thought that children would like them. Sure enough, the young girl was interested.

“Let’s find something to hold them.”

He called for a servant, “Xiaomao, quickly come in and help me find a bowl.”

“Coming, old master.”

Xiaomao quickly found a small bowl, put the goldfish in it and then placed it on the coffee table.

Little Luoluo peered over the coffee table at the fish swimming back and forth in the bowl, entranced.

Old man Chu sat down beside her, “Luoluo, tell grandpa which goldfish is your favorite?”

Little Luoluo pointed at a fancy-looking one with her little hand, “I like this one.”

“Then, would you like to name it?”

Luoluo tilted her head in thought, looking adorable, “Can I call it Flower?”

“Absolutely! That’s a good name!”

Chu Xiuhuang: “…”

Shi Huan: “…”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The old and the young were having a lively conversation.

Chu Xiuhuang also walked over, “Grandfather, it’s getting late. Why don’t you go back and have some dinner first?”

“What are you up to?” Old man Chu immediately looked at him suspiciously.

“What could I be up to? I’m just concerned about you. You’re not young anymore and have been running around so much today. Don’t go collapsing from fatigue!”

The old man was actually in great health, but staying in the hospital room like a third wheel was not ideal.

Old man Chu naturally understood his grandson’s mind, “Fine.”

He stood up, “I’ll take Luoluo back with me.”

“It depends on whether she is willing to go with you.”

Old man Chu: “…”

This brat!

Little Luoluo certainly wasn’t willing. After all, they had just met that day. It takes time to know and get along with each other.

“Grandfather, you go ahead. Luoluo is still adjusting, let me take care of her during this time. If you want to see her, you can come to the hospital in the evening.”

Old man Chu was reluctant.

But it seemed like there was no other way.

“Alright then. I’ll get someone to clean up the room when I get back and maybe buy some new things for her.”

“Yes, get the most expensive ones.”

“Do you need to tell me that?” Old man Chu mumbled under his breath, “By the way, when the results of the paternity test are out, call me immediately.”

“Got it.”

Only then did old man Chu leave satisfied.

But before leaving, he turned back for one more look. But little Luoluo was still glued to the goldfish, ignoring him.

…

As soon as the old man left, Chu Xiuhuang swiftly approached the bedside and smarmily asked, “How are you feeling, little Huanhuan? Does your head still hurt?”

Shi Huan instead asked, “What were you guys up to just now?”

“Nothing much, just handling some personal business.”

Shi Huan: “…”

“Tonight, I’m going to take Luoluo out for dinner, and after dinner, I’ll come back to be with you.”

“No need.” Shi Huan declined immediately, “Luoluo needs to sleep early, you don’t need to come over, the nurses here will do.”

“That won’t do. You are my fiancée now, and the mother of my child…”

Shi Huan had a blank expression.

What the hell!

“You just focus on healing. Once you’re discharged, we’ll get married, and our family of three can live a good life together.”

Shi Huan looked at him, a little hesitant, “Chu Xiuhuang, are you really going to marry me?”

“Yes.”

“…” Shi Huan frowned slightly.

“What are you going to say now?”

Shi Huan bit her lip, took a long time before finally saying, “Isn’t this… inappropriate?”

“What’s inappropriate now?”

“You’re Luoluo’s dad, and I’m Luoluo’s sister. This… This is chaotic!”

What would people think if this got out?

The Chu family is both renowned and a family of scholars, they treasure their reputation and care deeply about how they are perceived by others. If Chu Xiuhuang really married her, they would probably become the laughing stock of Nancheng.

But Chu Xiuhuang asked, “What’s wrong with chaos? You and I don’t share any blood relationship.”

Shi Huan: “…”

“Don’t get stuck in your foolish thoughts. I’ve told you, you don’t need to worry about anything. Just focus on your recovery, leave everything else to me. Didn’t the doctor tell you not to stress your brain, because of the edema there? Have you forgotten?”

“… Alright then.” Shi Huan could only agree.

After all, her injuries were severe, and there was still at least a month or two until she would fully recover and get discharged from the hospital.

Anything could happen within that time.

“Luoluo.” Chu Xiuhuang suddenly called out.

On the sofa, Little Luoluo raised her small head.

“Call me Daddy.”

After hearing these two words, Little Luoluo immediately contorted her delicate little face.

Sometimes she would call him uncle, other times brother-in-law, or brother… Now, he’s asking her to call him dad!

“From now on, always call me Daddy. Got it?”

Chu Xiuhuang got up and walked towards Little Luoluo, picked her up and asked, “Do you want to go with Daddy for dinner?”

Little Luoluo remained silent, her facial features conflicted, looking a bit stunned.

Chu Xiuhuang couldn’t resist and pinched her round little cheek, “Be a good girl, call me daddy once. Let me hear it.”

The skin of the child was so nice, white and delicate, smooth and shiny, just like a freshly steamed bun.

Thinking about the dinner tonight with his buddies, how nice would it be to hear this little girl crisply calling him “Daddy.”

Tsk tsk, surely it would scare a bunch of single dogs to death!

Especially the old guy, big brother!

Chu Xiuhuang had a mischievous smile on his face. He couldn’t resist pinching Little Luoluo’s soft cheek again, “Hurry, call me daddy. After that, I’ll buy you candy!”

Shi Huan shivered a little.

As for Little Luoluo, she blinked her big eyes and suddenly stretched out her small hand towards the direction of the sickbed, even her small body began to squirm forcefully, “Huanhuan, I’m scared, Huanhuan, Huanhuan…”

Chu Xiuhuang looked grim.

Shi Huan also left speechless.

“Huanhuan! Huanhuan!”

Such a soft voice from the little girl could melt anyone’s heart.

Having no choice, Shi Huan had to say, “Mr. Chu, take it slow when it comes to calling you daddy. There’s no need to rush.”

Chu Xiuhuang raised an eyebrow, and nodded thoughtfully, “Okay, I’ll take it slow.”

**

7 p.m. at Levi’s mansion.

Su Wanwan, following Huo Jingshen, entered the VIP room. They were already ten minutes late for the agreed time. With the exception of the host of the meeting, everyone else was already there.

“Oh, sister-in-law is here too?” Nangong Ci immediately stood up to greet them.

“Where is Xiuhuang?” Huo Jingshen asked.

“He hasn’t arrived yet, but I think he’ll be here soon.” Nangong Ci handed over the tablet. “Sister-in-law, shall we start ordering?”

“Alright.”

Su Wanwan sat down, and Huo Jingshen quickly took the seat next to her, putting one arm over the back of her sofa.

Compared to the room full of single men, the two of them seemed to be flaunting their relationship.

They ordered the meal, and it was served quickly. Su Wanwan even started eating, but Chu Xiuhuang still hadn’t arrived.

Huo Jingshen checked the time, “We should hurry him up. If he doesn’t show up soon, we’ll leave.”

Gu Huai’an also said, “Exactly, it’s nearly eight o’clock. Can we go now?”

Ming Jing asked, “Is Second Brother really going to ditch us?”

Lu Chenyu just kept his head down, playing cards. “Hehe.”

“It’s not possible. He told me to make sure you guys come tonight, and said it was a must-meet meeting!”

Nangong Ci picked up his phone, “I’ll call Second Brother to check.”

Next second.

“Oh crap!”

Looking at the message in the WeChat group, “Second Brother said he’s not coming.”

At the same time, everyone else also picked up their phones.

The sound of WeChat message alerts echoed through the VIP room.

Chu Xiuhuang had posted several messages in the WJY WeChat group:

[Something came up, the gathering tonight is cancelled.]

[You guys can gather on your own, I’ll notify you the next time.]

[By the way, remember to pay the bill after consuming, I won’t reimburse tonight.]

[Never reimbursing in the future, either.]