Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Baby Wants to Take a Family Portrait
Chapter 136: Baby Wants to Take a Family Portrait
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
When Gu Ziyu was waiting for his parents to pick him up, he had already seen the incident caused by Lu Zhiyuan playing basketball on the forum. He clicked his tongue and thought, “Dad’s charm is really irresistible.”
As he saw them approaching from afar, Gu Ziyu’s dissatisfaction lessened. He didn’t know what his dad was whispering to his mom, making her laugh.
Gu Ziyu thought to himself that his dad was indeed his mom’s source of happiness.
But what about the other dad who didn’t like his mom? What should he do?
Should he change his mind?
While he was lost in his thoughts, Lu Zhiyuan and Gu Ci arrived in front of him. Gu Ziyu was currently having a disagreement with Gu Ci, and he wore a cold expression, acting as if he didn’t care about anything. Lu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow and asked in surprise, “Are you guys fighting?”
Gu Ci was at a loss for words.
Gu Ziyu sighed and looked at Lu Zhiyuan as if he were a calamitous beauty causing chaos in the country.
“Baby, are you still angry?”
Gu Ziyu didn’t answer, maintaining a cold and aloof demeanor, behaving arrogantly as if he didn’t care about anyone. Lu Zhiyuan and Gu Ci exchanged glances, with Gu Ci smiling politely but feeling embarrassed.
“What did you do to upset him?”
Gu Ci asked Lu Zhiyuan, at a loss for words, because our son is ignoring me due to his competition with you for attention.
Lu Zhiyuan’s curiosity was piqued, and he asked Gu Ziyu, “How did she upset you?”
Gu Ziyu wore a cold expression and responded with a stern tone, “Don’t bother me.”
“Don’t shift the blame, little milk bun.”
“I don’t want to talk to you!”
Gu Ci couldn’t help but cry and smile at the same time. Seeing this, Lu Zhiyuan gave up and asked Gu Ci, “How do you want to celebrate your birthday next week?”
Gu Ziyu snorted, feeling particularly ignored. Gu Ci smiled awkwardly and politely, “It’s also Ziyu’s birthday on the 28th.”
“What?” Lu Zhiyuan turned his head. “You were born on October 28th?”
“Hmph!” Gu Ziyu snorted again. He and Gu Ci were born on the same day, a beautiful coincidence. Both mother and son were Scorpios, clear about their likes and dislikes, seeking revenge for the slightest grievance.
Gu Ziyu’s ID card also indicated his birthday as 1028.
Lu Zhiyuan was quite surprised. This child indeed had some connection with Gu Ci.
“We are both Scorpios!” Lu Zhiyuan looked at Gu Ziyu, who was sulking. “You are the brightest light between me and Gu Ci.”
Gu Ci felt a pang of anxiety. Oops, she stepped on a landmine again.
Gu Ziyu sneered, “It’s all because my dad couldn’t control himself and had to have me. It’s his own fault. I shouldn’t exist.”
Lu Zhiyuan was speechless.
So was Gu Ci.
“That statement is a bit ambiguous. Besides, I’m not your dad,” Lu Zhiyuan asked Gu Ci, “Is this considered an indiscriminate attack?”
Gu Ci rubbed her forehead and smiled, asking, “Baby, how do you want to celebrate your birthday?”
“The light bulb doesn’t deserve to celebrate a birthday. I’m not worthy,” Gu Ziyu said expressionlessly as he looked out the window, clearly angry. “I’m an unwanted cabbage, unloved by my father and mother.”
Lu Zhiyuan lowered his voice and asked Gu Ci, “Little milk bun has a point, doesn’t he?”
Gu Ci maintained an awkward smile.
“It’s hereditary, no, it’s because of the red thread of fate. If you’re a scoundrel then so am I.”
Lu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, “How am I a scoundrel?”
“You say you don’t like Sister, yet you accompany her to class, attract attention, and want to have a private world with her. That’s quite the dick move, brother.” Lu Zhiyuan couldn’t argue back. The argument made sense!
“Gu Ci, what do you want for your birthday?”
“I don’t want anything!” Her wish had already been fulfilled. Her husband and son were by her side, and they were a happy family. “The blessings and luck from the divine beings are limited. If you become too greedy, the basket will be empty.”
“Do you believe in divine beings?”
Gu Ci looked at him with a gentle gaze. “Do you?”
“I don’t!” Lu Zhiyuan replied firmly. “I am my own divine being.”
Gu Ci felt both sad and relieved. At twenty years old, Lu Zhiyuan was confident and knew how to get what he wanted. Except for having a third person within him, his life went smoothly.
He had never suffered, never believed in gods or Buddhas.
Only those who had fallen into the abyss would kneel and beg for a shred of mercy from the divine beings.
“I believe!”
With just a glance from Gu Ci, Gu Ziyu knew what she was thinking. They relied on each other for survival, having experienced the hardships and despair that would forever be etched in their memories and pains.
Gu Ziyu held Gu Ci’s hand, and despite his young age, he eagerly wanted to grow up to be a reliable man, silently giving warmth and strength to Gu Ci. “Baby, not angry anymore?” Gu Ci smiled and asked.
Gu Ziyu snorted but didn’t let go of her hand. Gu Ci asked, “Baby, what do you want for your birthday?”
“It’s my first time celebrating my birthday.” Gu Ziyu’s eyes were misty, confused, and uneasy. “What should I ask for?”
Gu Ci felt a great pain in her heart.
Since Ziyu was born, her condition had not been good, and she was always in a daze. Naturally, she wouldn’t arrange a birthday celebration. Mother and son were imprisoned in their own little world, with life and death controlled by Gu Chuyun. How could they provoke Gu Chuyun’s wrath? After all, Gu Chuyun shared the same birthday as them as well.
Li Jiang sympathized with them and secretly cooked a bowl of noodles for them every year as their birthday meal. Ziyu had never even received a happy birthday wish.
During those years, there was no happiness to be found.
“You can ask for anything you want!” Gu Ci hid her teary eyes.
Gu Ziyu pursed his lips and glanced at Lu Zhiyuan. “I… want to take a family photo with all of you.”
“Okay.” Gu Ci softened even more. “Let’s take a family… a group photo together.”
Both mother and son stared at Lu Zhiyuan with expectant eyes.
Lu Zhiyuan smiled as he drove the car. “Little milk bun, say something nice, and I’ll agree.”
“Dad!”
Lu Zhiyuan sputtered.
“Is that considered something nice?”
Gu Ziyu said arrogantly, “Having me as your son is your blessing. That’s the nicest thing.”
Lu Zhiyuan had witnessed his previous breakdown and tolerated his arrogance.
Since seeing Ziyu’s scars all over his chest and back while changing into a swimsuit in Haicheng, Lu Zhiyuan couldn’t help but feel a sense of empathy. Those scars were the result of long-term abuse.
He had never mentioned it, fearing it would hurt the child’s self-esteem, but it left an impact on him.
When adults faced setbacks, they may become depressed and degenerate. It was understandable that a child who had been abused from a young age would be a little bit crazy, especially since this little milk bun was undoubtedly a little masochist.
Although he acted crazy and had said multiple times that he disliked Lu Zhiyuan, there were always fruits he liked on the dining table and dishes he enjoyed. Gu Ci had mentioned that Gu Ziyu was in charge of the household’s shopping.
Autumn days were short, and the sun set at five o’clock. The rose flowers on the balcony bloomed beautifully, filling the house with fragrance. Gu Ci had recently planted several pots of magnolia flowers, which added a touch of charm.
Gu Ci picked a few roses and put them in a deep green vase. The combination of pink and green was incredibly pleasing to the eye.
“Lu Zhiyuan, take this vase of roses up to the bedroom. It will help you sleep better at night.”
The vine-like roses had a delicate fragrance that greatly assisted in sleep..