Chapter 1233: Captain of the Ship
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As Gu Zi spoke, a thought struck her about the moment Su Bing had first come in today.
When Yu Fang spoke, Gu Zi had been surprised. She hadnât expected Su Bing to already know the truth about his origins. But in hindsight, Su Bing was sharp; it wasnât so strange that he had figured it out.
This realization also explained why Yu Fangâs warmth had suddenly cooled in recent times, why she had stayed away from the Su family for so long.
Now, with Yu Fang and Xu Fan having come over to transfer the childrenâs rightful inheritance to the Su familyâs name, it was clear they had pondered this carefully and were just waiting for the right moment to act. Su Jingâs confrontation today provided the perfect opening. The Xu familyâs repentance, it seemed, was genuine.
Su Bingâs reaction was hardly surprising. As the eldest, he bore the deepest scars from their past trials. Even if he accepted the Xu familyâs money, he was well within his rights to refuse to acknowledge them as family. Gu Zi would never force him.
Today, she stayed by his side until he fell asleep. Su Bing was reservedâunlike Su Li, who said whatever was on his mind.
Often, Gu Zi found herself overlooking Su Bingâs silent struggles, but this rare glimpse of emotion stirred her patience and tenderness. In her eyes, nothing else mattered. She only hoped that, under her guidance, the three children could find a life free from hardship.
Perhaps Su Bing longed for motherly love too. This time, instead of insisting that his mother leave early, he quietly admitted his need. He wanted her to stay and keep him companyâjust once, to fall asleep with her nearby. One night would be enough. In the future, he promised himself, he would repay her in countless ways.
When Su Shen and Su Jing came to check in on Su Bing, Gu Zi was already seated beside the bed, dozing lightly. They entered quietly, and she woke immediately, signaling them to be silent with a finger pressed to her lips. She gently tucked Su Bing in before slipping out with them, all careful not to disturb his rest.
Once outside, Gu Zi yawned and gave a lazy glance at Su Shen and Su Jing. "You two didnât say anything when the inheritance was brought up today. If you have thoughts, just tell me tomorrow. I can tell Su Bing to return it to the Xu familyâafter all, itâs just a million or so. Su Bingâs smart and capable; heâll earn that much himself one day. Itâs just a matter of working harder while heâs young. Thatâs what youth is for!"
Su Shen and Su Jing exchanged looks at her words. That certainly didnât sound like a suggestion to give the money back. If anything, it made them feel like the villains in the story.
Su Jing shrugged. "Iâm not saying we should return the money. It belongs to my three nephews. Why on earth would we give it back? Iâm going to bed. This matterâs settled, and I have to start preparing for studying abroad."
Su Jing had recently secured a spot to study overseas and was furiously learning a new language. Sheâd just memorized dozens of new words earlier and was exhausted now. As she headed to her room, Gu Zi reminded her that the room was hers for goodâthat Su Jing would always be a daughter of the Su family, with a place there.
The gesture touched her deeply. She was determined to become someone betterâstronger, to protect her brother and sister-in-law, to be their pillar of happiness.
Watching Su Jingâs retreating figure, Gu Zi turned to Su Shen. "Since you both have no objections, then letâs leave it at that. Iâve checked with Su Jing. She leaves for school at the end of this month. Tomorrow, weâll go get her some things."
If there was one thing about the Su family, it was their brainpower. Su Shen and Su Bing were quick learners, sure, but even Su Jing, once a poor student, absorbed knowledge with incredible speed once she made up her mind.
Gu Zi knew Su Jing could now memorize dozens of words a day, and once learned, they stuck. Truly, the Su family genes were remarkable.
Su Shen wrapped an arm around Gu Zi and pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. "Iâm with you. From now on, youâre the captain of this ship. Iâm happy to be your loyal crew."
He wasnât a rigid man. The tangled love and hate between Su Mo and Xu Ye was something he no longer wanted to dwell on. Finding the Xu family had simply been about demanding an explanationâfor Su Mo, for the three children. The Xu family handing over the inheritance was already a reasonable conclusion. That was enough.
Now, his focus was clear: to work hard, build his strength, and protect his wife and children.
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