The Slacker Stepmother and the Non-Domineering CEO

Chapter 95

As soon as Friday evening came, Gu Zhijing would ask his father for the keys to the gaming room.

The rules were set by Gu Junxing himself, so he certainly wouldn't go back on his word. However, this time he had something else to instruct Gu Zhijing about.

"Tomorrow, go visit your maternal grandparents. See them, chat with them, and have a meal together. The gifts prepared for them, you can get from him when you leave tomorrow."

Gu Zhijing took the keys and nodded. His grandparents were good to him, and he hadn't seen them in a long time, so he should indeed go visit.

But... from what Gu Junxing was saying, Gu Zhijing asked, "Am I going alone?"

Gu Junxing nodded and said, "Yes, you're going by yourself. I have things to do both days this weekend, so I can't go. Your grandparents want to see you most, not me."

In fact, he had also asked Nian Suian before if she wanted to go over and visit. Nian Suian had refused without even thinking about it. Even if Gu Junxing went with Gu Zhijing, she wouldn't go. Going to eat at her ex-husband's parents' house with her current partner? Just thinking about it seemed ridiculous. Running into them at the mall was unavoidable, but even if they sincerely welcomed her to visit, she wouldn't go to join in the fun.

Moreover, since Gu Junxing himself wasn't going, Nian Suian definitely wouldn't go. The two elderly people might want to take this opportunity to have a good talk with their eldest grandson. What would it look like if she went along? Those who knew might say they had a good relationship, but those who didn't might think she was going to show off.

Gu Zhijing looked at his father suspiciously, "What could you possibly have to do on the weekend?" Gu Zhijing thought Gu Junxing just didn't want to go, which he could understand. After all, his parents' marriage was ancient history from over a decade ago, so it was normal not to want to see former in-laws.

Gu Zhijing wasn't a naive child; he understood some of the ways of the world. He wouldn't foolishly ask why Nian Suian wasn't going with him to his grandparents'. But with his father, rather than hearing a well-intentioned lie, he preferred the truth.

Gu Junxing laughed, "You think I'm lying to you? The company has invited a well-known technical expert from the Netherlands. I have to pick him up at the airport and have dinner with him." He paused, then continued, "You probably know what's going on between your mother and me. Why would I deliberately avoid your grandparents out of guilt? Besides, your grandparents love you because you're your mother's child, it has nothing to do with me. You're the only one they're thinking about."

Gu Junxing rarely spoke to Gu Zhijing in such a detailed manner, but today Zhijing's question made him realize that Zhijing was in his teens now, possibly sensitive and prone to overthinking, so it was best to explain things clearly.

Gu Junxing believed that his son was definitely a smart kid who would understand what he was saying.

Gu Zhijing did indeed understand. He nodded and was about to leave.

Unexpectedly, Gu Junxing added one more thing.

"Don't accept any money from your grandparents."

"You've said that before, I won't take any! What do you take me for?" He had actually been planning to secretly take a little... Everyone in their family had plenty of money except him, the poorest one. The rich should help the poor, what's wrong with taking a little!

"What your mother left for you, including what I've prepared for you, I'll give it all to you after you graduate from university." Gu Junxing wasn't actually a wicked stepfather who withheld money from his child. The pocket money he gave was definitely enough for Gu Zhijing to eat and live comfortably, but living a life of luxury and extravagance was out of the question. For example, Gu Zhijing's allowance was definitely enough for him to eat one or two plates in the cafeteria, but not enough for him to go to a bar and say, "Tonight's drinks are on Young Master Gu."

Hearing this, Gu Zhijing, who had already walked to the door, came back and leaned on the table to ask his father, "How much money did Mom leave for me? And what do you mean by saying you've prepared something for me?"

But Gu Junxing didn't intend to let him know now, "You'll naturally find out when the time comes."

Gu Zhijing felt that was too long to wait. It would be many years until he graduated from university. "Why not after I turn eighteen?"

"If I give you that much money right after you turn eighteen when you're going to university, it would be convenient for you to spend it all in college, right?" Gu Junxing had thought about this before. Although one becomes an adult at 18, Gu Junxing felt that this age was far from mature enough. Moreover, without even having received higher education yet, suddenly leaving home and being free, giving a large sum of money could easily lead to trouble.

"How could that be?!" Gu Zhijing argued stubbornly, "Don't you know what kind of person I am? Besides, I'm not asking you to give it to me now, I just want to know in advance so I can think about how to spend it."

Gu Junxing couldn't be bothered with his chatter, but Gu Zhijing came over again to ask, "Then Dad, how much monthly allowance are you planning to give me when I go to university?"

"We'll talk about it when you get into university."

"Hmph! Who are you looking down on?!" He said angrily as he left.

Gu Junxing shook his head with a smile. He had meant exactly what he said: they'd discuss it when he got to university. He didn't expect this kid to interpret it that way.

After receiving this "critical hit" from his father, Gu Zhijing went to seek some comfort from Nian Suian.

Nian Suian had just finished some endurance training under her coach's guidance to learn Muay Thai. She had just taken a shower and was about to rest when Gu Zhijing came over.

Nian Suian didn't even need to ask; without prompting, Gu Zhijing would start talking on his own.

"My dad told me something today."

Seeing Gu Zhijing's serious face, Nian Suian joked, "What? Did he say you're not his biological son?"

"If only that were true."

"..." Well, if he thought it was a good thing, then it was a good thing.

"My dad told me that he and my mom left me some money, but he won't give it to me until I graduate from university." Gu Zhijing then asked Nian Suian, "Six years from now, will you and my dad be divorced?"

Nian Suian shrugged, "Who knows what will happen in the future?"

Gu Zhijing thought about it and agreed, then said to Nian Suian, "Maybe in six years I'll be richer than my dad. Don't worry, whether you're divorced from my dad or not, I'll definitely take care of you when you're old."

"..."

"Well, that's great, thank you."

"You're welcome, we're family after all!"

-- Saturday

Gu Zhijing set off a little after nine in the morning, carrying the gifts prepared by Butler Su.

The two houses weren't far apart; it took just over twenty minutes by car to get there. The place where Gu Junxing used to live, which was Gu Zhijing's paternal grandparents' house, was also in this area.

"Grandma! Grandpa! Your eldest grandson is here!"

Gu Zhijing's maternal grandparents lived in a two-story house with a yard. As soon as Gu Zhijing reached the gate, he started calling out.

His grandparents were in good health, with clear eyes and sharp hearing. They came out to greet him as soon as they heard his voice.

Especially Gu Zhijing's grandmother, who hugged her grandson tightly, calling him her "darling" and "treasure," making even the thick-skinned Gu Zhijing feel embarrassed.