Seeing the serious look on the man's face, Gu Jiaojiao could tell he wasn't joking. She smiled and asked.
"Haha, Su Shuochi, what's gotten into you? I haven't done anything. Why are you suddenly thanking me out of the blue?"
Su Shuochi said, his eyes full of affection, "I have to thank you for giving me such a peaceful and stable home."
Gu Jiaojiao's smile reached her eyes. "But isn't this how a family is supposed to be?"
"Jiaojiao, you probably don't realize it, but so many families aren't like ours. Take your Second Aunt, for example. She's just terrifying.
They say your Second Uncle hasn't been home in a long time. Do you know why he doesn't like coming home after work?"
Gu Jiaojiao shook her head, though she already knew the answer. Sure enough, she heard him lean in and whisper in her ear, "It's because your Second Uncle is trying to escape for some peace and quiet.
