The Slacker Stepmother and the Non-Domineering CEO

Chapter 167

Gu Junxing said he was going to make a fresh fruit platter and headed straight to the kitchen as soon as he got downstairs. Seeing this, Nian Suian followed him in.

Gu Zhijing, observing their actions, wisely chose not to join them and instead went upstairs on his own. As he reached the staircase, he couldn't help but sigh deeply, "Ah! Spring has arrived!"

Nian Suian stood by and watched Gu Junxing's movements, asking him, "Did you know about Qi Anlu's family situation before?"

Gu Junxing shook his head, "I wasn't very clear about it. Today, when Zhijing made that request to me, I was quite surprised."

"Why?"

"I always thought that Zhijing would be the one who envied others for having a father. I was strict with him because I was busy with work, and he rarely opened up to me."

Ever since that surgery a few months ago, Gu Junxing has come to understand some things. He has reduced his business trips and is no longer as intense at work as he used to be. He realized that when he found out about his illness, he was actually afraid of death.

"I don't know how you used to educate Zhijing, but from the first time I met him, I knew he was a good child. I believe this is also related to your upbringing."

Nian Suian paused for a moment before continuing, "Moreover... I think if Zhijing hadn't received enough love growing up, he wouldn't have thought of sharing with his friends. Love is a precious thing; only when you have plenty can you share."

Gu Junxing smiled, "It's today's incident that made me feel that as a father, I still have some merits."

As Gu Junxing sliced the fruit, Nian Suian picked up and ate some. "You don't need to arrange it nicely. I'll just eat it like this."

She fed Gu Junxing a piece of honeydew melon and asked, "So, what do you plan to do about Qi Anlu's situation?"

"I'll do as Zhijing suggested. I'll act as a father should. One day isn't enough to do much anyway. Qi Anlu is Zhijing's friend, and the rest of the matters should be left for him to handle."

"True, after all, it's his family's business, and we don't know the details." Children grow up and don't share everything with their families. Moreover, Qi Anlu's situation clearly indicates issues with his parents. As outsiders, they can't interfere in someone else's family affairs.

The two stood in the kitchen, chatting casually while eating fruit.

"By the way, Zhijing is still thinking about what he overheard on Friday night. Something about watching or not watching. I lied to him that we were discussing whether to set up a home theater to watch movies. If he brings it up again, don't let it slip."

"Hmm, do you want to set one up?"

"Set up what?"

"A home theater."

"I just made that up." Nian Suian popped a cherry into her mouth and said casually.

Who needs a home theater for...

No, they actually have the means to afford one now!

"There's an empty room in the basement that's been unused. Previously, it was just Zhijing and me living here, and neither of us thought of this. Tomorrow, I'll tell Butler Su to arrange for someone to renovate it."

"Tsk! Butler Su is really versatile. How much do you pay him a month?"

Gu Junxing held up two fingers. Nian Suian knew that given Butler Su's capabilities, it couldn't be just twenty thousand; it must be two hundred thousand.

"Wow! Butler Su must be quite wealthy with that salary." With a few million a year and room and board included, "Gu Junxing, do you think I could be your butler too?"

Gu Junxing laughed at her money-loving ways, "Everything of mine is yours. The entire household is yours to manage."

"Oh, then I have a big responsibility."

Gu Junxing smiled and gently kissed the tip of Nian Suian's nose, "Are you done eating?"

"Yes, I've eaten too much fruit tonight. I'll probably be running to the bathroom all night."

Gu Junxing nodded, "Me too."

He then took Nian Suian's hand and placed it under the faucet, "Let's wash up and go upstairs to sleep."

"Goodnight," he kissed her forehead.

"Goodnight," he kissed her chin.

...

"I say, you two, not sleeping at night, playing at being woodpeckers, kissing back and forth, aren't you tired? Wouldn't it be easier to sit in the room and kiss?"

Gu Zhijing leaned against the doorframe of his room, not sure how long he had been watching.

"You should swap rooms with Tangyuan. Go sleep upstairs."

"—Bang!"

Gu Zhijing's loud slamming of the door was the response to Gu Junxing's suggestion.

"Tomorrow afternoon, come out with me."

"Where to?"

"To meet a friend, and then we'll have dinner outside."

Nian Suian had just nodded when she remembered, "Can you go out tomorrow? Is it okay?"

"It's fine. Just meeting a friend, no strenuous activities."

—Sunday

Gu Junxing said he was meeting a friend, and Nian Suian didn't think much of it until they arrived.

"Why did you bring me to a law firm?"

"The friend I mentioned, you've met him before, He Zhongyun, remember?"

"Yes, I remember." The last time was at the police station, He Zhongyun, Gu Junxing's lawyer friend. "Why do you meet on Sundays at the law firm? Do they work on Sundays too?"

Gu Junxing knew she was full of questions but didn't elaborate. He just led her upstairs to find He Zhongyun.

In the office, besides He Zhongyun, there was another person.

"This is Du Shang, Lawyer Du."

"These two are my good friends, Gu Junxing, and Nian Suian."

He Zhongyun introduced the three of them and then said, "Let's not waste time, let's get straight to the point. Please, both of you, take a seat."

After Nian Suian and Gu Junxing sat down on the sofa, He Zhongyun handed Nian Suian a document. Nian Suian, full of doubts, reached out to take it.

As soon as she opened it and saw the first page, she froze and looked at Gu Junxing.

"What are you doing?"

"This is a normal thing. Don't overthink it."

Nian Suian clenched the document in her hand, not wanting to continue flipping through it.

Gu Junxing patted Nian Suian's back, "Read the rest of the content."

Nian Suian took a deep breath and continued to flip through.

In her hands was a will, and the testator was—Gu Junxing.

[Upon my death, all my assets shall be inherited by my wife, Ms. Nian Suian. The shares of Junxing Enterprise under my name shall be inherited by my wife, Nian Suian, and my son, Gu Zhijing, in equal shares of 50% each.]

The will even stated that if Gu Zhijing failed to support her in the future, all company shares would be inherited by her.

"Aren't you crazy?"

"I'm very calm. I'm serious."

"What about Zhijing?"

"You don't need to worry about this. Zhijing's share has already been prepared for him. He'll receive it after he graduates from university."