Chapter 432: Do You Still Remember Me, I’m Your Big Sister
"Big Brother..."
Gu Zifan, who had just woken from his afternoon nap, stood at the top of the stairs. He called out to his older brother, rubbing his sleepy eyes.
The moment Gu Hengzhi heard Gu Zifan’s voice, he immediately turned his head. Upon seeing the boy, he decisively stood up and walked toward him.
Throughout this entire exchange, Gu Hengzhi displayed a warmth that Gu Shuxin had never experienced herself.
She had long since known—she had always known—that Gu Hengzhi reserved his warmth exclusively for the Gu family, never sparing a shred for outsiders.
And she, Gu Shuxin, had never been considered one of his own in Gu Hengzhi’s eyes.
’Why? Why wasn’t she the true young lady of the Gu family! Why couldn’t she earn their acceptance after living with them for two or three years!’
’Why!’
’No, I can’t give up. As long as there’s a sliver of hope, I can’t give up!’
’It doesn’t matter that I hit a dead end with Mrs. Gong. I still have hope!’
She had watched Gu Zifan grow up since he was born, and she knew he had a persistent fixation on having an older sister. If she could get Gu Zifan to accept her, she would surely have a place for herself in this family!
’If only I can get Gu Zifan to accept me!’
Gu Hengzhi walked up the stairs to Gu Zifan’s side and scooped him directly into his arms.
Seeing Gu Hengzhi carrying Gu Zifan toward the bathroom, Gu Shuxin quickly trotted forward.
"Hengzhi, let me take Fanfan to get cleaned up. I’m more experienced with this!"
Gu Hengzhi looked at Gu Shuxin and frowned, but he didn’t refuse her outright. It wasn’t until Gu Zifan, still nestled in his arms, tugged on his collar and called out "Big Brother" again in a sleepy daze that Gu Hengzhi finally turned to Gu Shuxin and spoke.
"That won’t be necessary."
Without any further explanation or waiting for Gu Shuxin’s reaction, Gu Hengzhi simply carried Gu Zifan into the bathroom.
Gu Shuxin stood frozen in place, stunned that Gu Hengzhi wouldn’t even grant her such a small opportunity. ’A man like him couldn’t possibly be meticulous enough to help a child get cleaned up!’
’Could it be... that Gu Hengzhi is wary of me?’
The moment this thought surfaced, the color drained even further from Gu Shuxin’s face.
Of course, Gu Hengzhi hadn’t thought that far ahead. ’Be wary of Gu Shuxin? There was no need for that.’ The reason he hadn’t explained himself was simply because he felt it was unnecessary.
Ever since he had returned, Gu Zifan had been clinging to him. He was the one who usually helped Gu Zifan get cleaned up after his naps. It was simply a habit.
By the time Gu Hengzhi finished helping Gu Zifan and they came out of the bathroom, Gu Shuxin was still standing in the same spot.
When she saw Gu Zifan, who was now clearly much more awake and looking in her direction, hope rekindled in Gu Shuxin’s heart.
She wasn’t very confident about winning over Gu Hengzhi, but Gu Zifan was just a child. ’Pleasing him will surely be easy.’
Unfortunately, Gu Shuxin hadn’t seen Gu Zifan often in recent years and didn’t understand his personality at all.
If one were to rank the hardest people to please in the Gu family, Gu Zifan would certainly be near the top of the list.
"Fanfan, do you remember me? I’m your sister!"
Gu Shuxin looked at Gu Zifan, putting on what she believed to be her most charming and friendly smile.
When Gu Zifan saw Gu Shuxin, he initially looked at her with curiosity, even wanting to ask his big brother what she was doing there.
However, after hearing her words, the expression on Gu Zifan’s face changed instantly.