Back To The 90s: The Resilient Daughter-In-Law
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Chapter 978: Chapter 977: Like Chapter 978: Chapter 977: Like Everyone was curious, and now they had finally seen the person in question.

“You, how did you get here?” As soon as Gu Qiu turned her head, she saw Zuo Xinyao’s handsome face close at hand, his peach blossom eyes shimmering just like they had bewitched her years ago.

Gu Qiu quickly averted her gaze, not daring to look into his eyes.

She was afraid she might lose control and do something wrong.

“If I hadn’t come, I wouldn’t have heard your praise for me.” Zuo Xinyao ground his teeth, enunciating each word, emphasizing the word ‘praise’ especially hard. But the hand that was barring Gu Qiu’s waist didn’t loosen. Instead, it tightened even further without her noticing.

Though he appeared angry on the surface, his heart was brimming with joy. His hands couldn’t stop trembling, wanting nothing more than to lock her tightly in his embrace.

The woman he had been searching for eight years had finally appeared.

How could he not be overjoyed?

Unfortunately, the young girl treated him like a mouse would a cat, hiding away, too afraid to meet him. It made him so frustrated that his teeth itched, and he dared not show any of his impulses.

In the past, he could scold her and give her a piece of his mind, but now he couldn’t bear to do so.

Just thinking about the days when she was missing would tear his heart to pieces. He couldn’t wait to hold her in the palm of his hand; how could he bear to scold her? Over the years, he had grown to detest his past self. If only he had been nicer to her, might she have stayed?

If he hadn’t been so cold and unfeeling back then, might she have continued to like him?

Over the years, Zuo Xinyao had imagined countless scenarios, but the more he thought, the more pain he felt, and the deeper he sank.

When she used to hang around him all the time, he didn’t think much of it and even found it annoying. But when she disappeared, he realized his regret. Nobody knew how thrilled he was when he learned from Huo Beijiang that Yu Yiji was the son he had with Gu Qiu.

And how much he blamed himself.

The idea that his precious son had been right in front of him without him recognizing, and to add insult to injury, he had been bullied by Tang Qian and Wei An, filled him with self-loathing.

Seeing Gu Qiu again, he felt a mix of anger, hate, and love…

Only heaven knew how he had made it through the past month.

Zuo Xinyao felt like he was no longer himself, consumed with the desire to stay near her, as close as possible, even if she couldn’t see him.

If it hadn’t been for Huo Kewei calling him out for business this afternoon, he definitely, absolutely wouldn’t have left the house.

“Heh heh heh…” Gu Qiu subconsciously revealed a pleasing smile, just like in the past, “That’s right! I was indeed praising you, really! You’re so outstanding, I’ve never seen a man more outstanding than you.”

Although Zuo Xinyao still looked upset, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

“Gu Qiu, does this mean Zuo Xinyao is outstanding and I’m not?” Huo Kewei teased on purpose, “You’ve really grown bolder than before! You’ve just rebuked my uncle for being despicable and shameless, now here you are cursing me for holding grudges against Zuo Xinyao, for being sly!”

Huo Kewei didn’t forget to give Gu Qiu an appreciative glance.

“Gu Qiu, I really underestimated you before, well done. Over the years, no one has dared to point at my uncle’s nose and curse him to his face. You’re the first one, impressive!”

“No, that’s not it! You must be mistaken, I didn’t curse anyone, really.” Gu Qiu would now rather die than admit it. But everyone was keen on seeing the spectacle, who would listen to her explanation?

What’s said is said, a true hero doesn’t back down.

Huo Kewei smiled and greeted Nan Fei, deliberately asking, “Little aunty, have you ever cursed my uncle?”