Chapter 1064: Not Planning to Have Children

It took a moment before Gong Zhan finally spoke. “Gong Xin, I know this whole situation has been frustrating for you. If you really can’t stand it anymore, why don’t you move out for a while? It might help your mood. Mom, Dad—let’s drop the divorce discussion. Even if I found someone else, there’s no guarantee she’d be better than Lin Miao. We’ll just leave things as they are. Once I leave for the capital, the Gu family won’t be able to bother you anymore, and you’ll finally have your peace.”

Madam Chen shot up from the sofa, absolutely livid. Then, realizing she was losing her composure, she forced herself to sit back down, though her anger was barely contained. “I thought you were just speaking in anger, but you’re serious? You’re really planning to go to the capital military district to take on those drug lords? Just because things didn’t work out with Gu Zi, you’re throwing everything away? Have you even considered how your mother feels? I’m not young anymore—I can’t handle this kind of stress!”

Gong Zhan met her emotional outburst with nothing but calm. “Mom, I’m sorry. I was wrong about Gu Zi, but that’s all in the past now. I’ve made up my mind.”

Chief Gong had already anticipated this but still felt the need to confirm. His voice was low and steady. “So, you’re really going to the capital military district? Volunteering for the anti-narcotics special forces?”

Gong Zhan nodded. “Yes. I’m a soldier. You’ve always said that a soldier’s duty is to serve the country and its people. That’s exactly what I want to do.”

At that moment, Chief Gong felt a mix of pride and sorrow. On one hand, his son had returned from the capital more mature, more resolute—a true man. But on the other hand, the unit he was about to join didn’t just deal with ordinary criminals. These were merciless monsters, killers with no hesitation. The thought of his son facing such dangers terrified him.

Still, as the head of the Gong family, he had to remain composed. His son was about to embark on a dangerous path, and the least he could do was offer his support. With a deep sigh, he said, “Then go. Follow what you believe in.”

Madam Chen couldn’t take it anymore—she broke down in tears. But she knew that between father and son, once a decision was made, there was no room for negotiation.

It was only now that Gong Xin realized her brother had long ago applied for a transfer to the capital military district, determined to undergo the toughest training in the anti-narcotics special forces. Their father had initially opposed it, but her brother had insisted. And once he left, he might not come home for years. Her chest tightened—her brother had always been good to her.

If he went to the capital, who would buy her things? Who would slip her money when their parents weren’t looking? Who would spoil her? The more she thought about it, the sadder she became.

…

That night, the Su family was having a barbecue in their courtyard again, and as usual, they had invited their neighbors, the Gao family. The atmosphere was lively, with laughter echoing under the warm night sky.

Su Shen and Su Bing were in charge of grilling while everyone else simply indulged. Su Shen, noticing that Gu Zi had just finished her skewer, promptly handed her another one.

She had barely had a moment without food in her hand since the evening started. She couldn’t help but wonder—when did Su Shen suddenly have so much free time to stay home with them?

Almost as if reading her thoughts, Su Shen casually remarked, “You said it yourself—real money is made with brains, not just hard labor. So, I’m doing exactly that. I’ve hired top professionals to manage the pig farm. My only job now is checking the accounts. This way, I can spend more time with you and the kids.”

He was already planning ahead. Now that Gu Zi had been accepted into Imperial Capital University, she would inevitably be moving to the capital for a while. If he wanted to be by her side, he had to start preparing now.

Gu Zi smiled, lowering her voice. “I trust you. Do whatever you think is best. As long as you’re here, I feel completely taken care of. My husband is amazing!”

Grandma Gao, watching from the sidelines, couldn’t help but sigh in admiration. “You two are just too sweet! See? Older men really do know how to cherish their wives.”

Then, with a twinkle in her eye, she turned to Gu Zi. “With your genes, you should really start planning to have a few more kids. Give Su Bing some little brothers and sisters—imagine how lively the house would be! And anyway, Su Shen has plenty of money, so you can afford as many as you like.”

Gu Zi was caught off guard. Even Grandma Gao was joining the baby-making discussion? There was truly no escaping this topic, no matter the era. She was still searching for the right response when Su Shen beat her to it.

“We’re not planning to have kids.”

Grandma Gao froze for a second. Su Shen and Gu Zi didn’t have a child of their own—those three kids were Su Shen’s sister’s. He really had no plans to have one of his own? What a pity. But then again, this was a private matter between husband and wife. It wasn’t her place to interfere.

She quickly forced a smile and said, “Oh, of course! I must be getting old and muddle-headed. Gu Zi is about to start university—I shouldn’t have brought it up. Forget I said anything!”

Just then, someone appeared at the gate. Gu Zi turned to look and was stunned—it was Gong Xin, with tears streaming down her face.

Gu Zi immediately asked, “Who dared to bully our Miss Gong?”

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