Assistant to My Contracted Husband

"How well-behaved and sensible, truly adorable..."

Mrs. Li chatted idly with Mrs. Zhang beside her.

"It’s just a pity she’s not a boy. If she were, she’d have half the future Gu Family business..."

Mrs. Li assumed Tang Bao was too young to understand adult conversations, laughing behind her hand while heavily made-up; Tang Bao didn’t like her much.

Mrs. Zhang nodded in agreement.

"Of course, their own son is worth more than a daughter, not an adopted one, hoping he’d give the Gu Family more heirs."

"Haha."

Tang Bao half-understood half-didn’t.

Curiously, she couldn’t help but ask, "Auntie, does that mean biological children are more valuable than adopted ones?"

"Of course, definitely."

Tang Bao: "..."

She was unhappy.

Tang Bao still didn’t know that she was the biological daughter of Gu Mochen and Jian Ran.

She always thought... Gu Mochen was her stepfather.

"Alright then."

Tang Bao pursed her little lips, while Mrs. Li and Mrs. Zhang didn’t take it seriously, thinking the little girl might be jealous over having a baby brother.

"It’s okay, Xiran, you can come to Auntie’s house anytime. Auntie can make lots of delicious food for you and treat you like a Little Princess."

"You can also come to Aunt Zhang’s house, Aunt Zhang has many signature dishes, and the brother at her house is very handsome."

Tang Bao turned her little lips and politely declined.

"No need, hehe, I have Qin Jin brother. Qin Jin is the most handsome person in the world."

Aunt Zhang: "..."

Aunt Li: "..."

Alright.

...

The Gu Family’s young son’s first birthday banquet was filled with clinking glasses.

When the ten-tiered birthday cake was brought onto the stage, everyone marveled at the Gu Family’s extravagance.

The entire venue was decorated with white roses, exuding utmost luxury.

Jian Ran held Gu Jinchen, gripping the little one’s hand to cut the cake, causing an uproar from the audience.

Gu Mochen affectionately held Tang Bao in his arms.

Mmm, the little boy can’t compare to the daughter.

The audience cheered loudly and applause filled the air.

Tang Bao felt a bit down, leaning into Gu Mochen’s embrace, her delicate manner evoking sympathy and heartache.

Gu Mochen furrowed his dark eyebrows, obviously noticing his daughter’s little mood.

"What’s wrong? Are you unhappy?"

After cutting the cake, Jian Ran and Jian Anguo were responsible for distributing it to everyone.

Gu Mochen sat on the sofa nearby, personally feeding his daughter small bites of fruit.

Watching the little girl’s mouth fill up, Gu Mochen’s lips curved up.

Considering Tang Bao’s diabetes, Gu Mochen specially treated the fruits to ensure nutritional content and keep the sweetness unnoticeable.

"No."

Tang Bao mumbled softly, sounded like ’no’, but actually in a soft pout, making her very lovable.

Before she could finish saying ’no’, her eyes were already red and teary.

How could one not be distressed?

Gu Mochen gazed deeply at the little one in his arms, furrowing his dark brows, seemed that someone upset the little one.

Tang Bao whimpered, snuggling into Gu Mochen’s embrace, feeling wronged and silent.

Raising his hand to hold her, Gu Mochen’s thin lips tightened.

"Tang Bao has little secrets now, doesn’t want to talk to daddy anymore?"

"Mm."

"Then daddy will patiently wait until Tang Bao wants to tell daddy, okay?"

"Okay."

Gu Mochen patiently coaxed, kissing her forehead softly with his thin lips.

This indulgent manner astonished others, wishing they could be Gu Mochen’s daughter...

"Daddy, will you always love me?"

"Mm, of course, Tang Bao is daddy’s unique little Angel."

Gu Mochen’s firm response warmed Tang Bao’s heart.

Tang Bao pursed her lips, proactively reaching out her little hand to loop around Gu Mochen’s neck, quietly speaking.

"Hope daddy never leaves me."

Really don’t want daddy to leave her.

Even if daddy doesn’t like it, it’s okay.

...

Jian Ran quickly sensed Tang Bao’s little mood.

On the way back from the hotel to the Gu Family’s house, Little Cubao had already fallen asleep exhaustedly, Jian Ran directly held Tang Bao in her arms.

Gu Mochen took charge of driving, glancing at Jian Ran and Tang Bao from time to time.

"If Tang Bao is tired, you can sleep in mommy’s arms."

"Okay."

Tang Bao quietly nestled in Jian Ran’s arms, seeming deep in thought.