Let's Divorce As Agreed

John was stunned when he heard that. He didn’t know that Gu Shaoting and his wife had gone through so much.

He was suddenly at a loss for words. He felt that his request might have been too much, but when he thought about his precious daughter, he held back his apology.

Gu Shaoting didn’t feel that an apology was in order and he wasn’t angry. “Mr. John, sorry to disturb you. I’ll take my leave first.”

“Alright then.” John looked at Gu Shaoting’s departing figure and felt a little lonely. He wondered if he had done something wrong.

“Dad, where’s Brother Gu? He left? Did he reject the offer?” Charlene barged into the study without knocking.

“Where are your manners? Look at you now. What’s wrong with you?” John reprimanded sternly. Charlene was becoming increasingly unruly.

“Dad… I’m just anxious about the outcome.” Charlene said coquettishly.

“Sigh, Shaoting didn’t agree. Sweetie, you’re still young and you have choices. Shaoting and his wife are very close, so don’t think about this anymore.” John advised. How could she be happy if she married someone who didn’t love her?

“Dad, I only like Brother Gu. He doesn’t know me well or he would like me back.” Charlene explained anxiously. If her own father wouldn’t help her, she would have even less hope of ending up together with Gu Shaoting.

“How stubborn of you. Gu Shaoting doesn’t like you; he doesn’t love you. That’s the truth. You won’t be happy with someone who doesn’t love you.” John said angrily. He wanted to tell her that it was better to rip the Band-Aid off.

“Dad, I hate you.” After Charlene finished speaking, she turned and left the study sobbing.

John shook his head helplessly. He would let Charlene calm down and think things through.

It was all his fault for spoiling her. He hoped that Charlene would learn her lesson this time.

After Charlene left the study, she went back to her room and wailed on her bed.

She was really unresigned. Why didn’t Gu Shaoting like her?

What was so bad about her?

No, she couldn’t give up just like that.

Charlene washed up, put on a white strapless dress and perfect makeup. She then left the house, looking charming with the latest Chanel bag on her shoulder.

Of course, the person she was going to see was Gu Shaoting.

After Gu Shaoting left John’s house, he went straight to the office.

Since he couldn’t get the loan, he had to go back to the office and convene a meeting to discuss alternative solutions.

As soon as he arrived at the office, he received a call from Shu Pan.

Gu Shaoting was startled, thinking that something bad had happened.

“I’m fine. I just miss you.” Shu Pan’s slightly melancholic voice came from the other end of the phone.

“Has the baby been good?” Gu Shaoting asked gently, his voice filled with concern.

“Yeah, it’s not as troublesome now. I just lack appetite every now and then.” Shu Pan took the opportunity to complain.

“Thank you for putting up with it, my dear.” Gu Shaoting blamed himself. He should have been by her side during this special period, but he had to leave because of trouble at the company.

“It’s okay. I’m enjoying the process. Is work going well for you?” Shu Pan asked.

“Um… Well enough. Don’t worry.” Gu Shaoting said summarily. He couldn’t let her worry. He was the man of the house and he would handle the problem.

“That’s good. Please remember to rest. I won’t disturb you anymore. I’m going shopping with Xiaomeng later. I want to get a couple of maternity dresses. My clothes feel a little tight now.” Shu Pan nagged.

But Gu Shaoting liked to hear Shu Pan complain about daily, trivial things. It felt normal and it warmed his heart. This was the happiness he was after.