Secretly Married to the Ice-Cold CEO

Chapter 70 - 70 Don't Leave Our Family

Gu Jinxiu said, "Of course I want you to be my new mom!"

An Junxi felt a little relieved; at least this child liked her. As for his father... she didn't hold out much hope.

"Then why are you unhappy? Is it because your father didn't come back for dinner?"

Gu Jinxiu shook his head. "Father just took a special plane to South Africa. Didn't you know, Sister An Jun?" He had learned this from Brother Cheng.

An Junxi almost dropped her chopsticks. "He went to South Africa?"

Gu Jinxiu nodded. "Aren't you dating? If you're dating, you should know each other's whereabouts!"

An Junxi concealed her disappointment. "Jinxiu, we're not dating; it's just the media spreading rumors. This will blow over after a while, and no one will mention it again." She couldn't help but wonder when Gu Yikun had decided to go to South Africa, and when he would return. Why hadn't he told her?

Then she thought, why should he explain his whereabouts to her?

At this moment, Nanny He brought them the dishes. Hearing An Junxi's words, she also said, "Exactly, the media always stirs trouble, constantly prying into other people's private affairs."

An Junxi felt slightly comforted, but Gu Jinxiu had a strong reaction to Nanny He's words. He shouted, "Nanny He, can you keep your mouth shut?"

An Junxi and Nanny He were both startled.

An Junxi looked at Gu Jinxiu and asked, "Jinxiu, why are you angry?" She had never seen Gu Jinxiu like this before. He was always very polite to the servants but never this bad-tempered.

Gu Jinxiu didn't answer her. He picked up a piece of meat, took a bite, then threw it on the table. "Why is the food so terrible!"

Nanny He looked awkward. She wiped the table clean and picked up the plate. "If young master doesn't like it, I'll make something else."

Gu Jinxiu didn't let it go. He knocked the plate out of her hand, scattering food everywhere. "I won't eat anything you make, you wicked witch!"

Nanny He wrung her hands nervously, still smiling. "Young master, what do you want to eat tonight? I'll have the chef make it for you."

Gu Jinxiu picked up a rice ball and threw it at Nanny He's face. Not daring to dodge, she ended up with grains of rice clinging to her cheeks.

An Junxi was furious. She walked over and yanked Gu Jinxiu. "Jinxiu, what are you doing!"

"She's a wicked witch, I don't like her!" Gu Jinxiu felt justified.

An Junxi was already in a foul mood, and Gu Jinxiu was only making it worse. Her temples throbbed with pain, yet she tried hard to control her emotions. "Regardless of the situation, wasting food like this is wrong. Apologize to Nanny He."

"She's a servant. Why should I apologize to her?"

"Gu Jinxiu!"

Nanny He quickly pulled An Junxi back. "Jun Xi, let it go. This is my job, don't argue with the young master."

Seeing Nanny He's pleading face, not a hint of anger towards Gu Jinxiu, one could tell she genuinely cared for this Gu family young master. But how did he treat her?

An Junxi felt a pang of sadness. She took a step back and said, "Wasting food is wrong, and throwing tantrums even more so. Don't do this again in the future."

Gu Jinxiu grabbed another rice ball and threw it at Nanny He, shouting, "I hate it when the old witch pretends to be nice!"

An Junxi's anger surged. She grabbed Gu Jinxiu by the shoulders, pulled him over, and spanked him. "Why don't you listen? Is this how I taught you? How are you any different from those spoiled brats? If I don't discipline you now, who will later?"

Gu Jinxiu hadn't expected An Junxi to actually hit him. He cried out in grievance. "Nanny He is the bad person! She told Grandma bad things about you, saying you can't be my new mom, sob sob..."

An Junxi's hand froze mid-air.

Gu Jinxiu pushed her away and ran upstairs.

An Junxi collapsed into a chair. She looked at her hand. What had she done?

Nanny He anxiously explained, "Jun Xi, the old madam did ask about you. I answered objectively, I swear I didn't say a single bad word about you!"

An Junxi was physically and mentally exhausted. After a long while, she said, "I know, Nanny He, I don't blame you."

She had no appetite left. Looking at the mess, she weakly said, "Thank you for cleaning up."

Nanny He quickly said it was no problem. She signaled for some servants to come clean the floor and asked if An Junxi wanted something else to eat.

"I'm not hungry. I'll go upstairs first."

An Junxi went up to the second floor and stood outside Gu Jinxiu's room, hearing suppressed sobs from within.

She didn't have the courage to go in. Recalling what Gu Jinxiu had said earlier, she slid down the wall in dejection, covering her face in tears.

This child acted out because of her, but she hit him. She really couldn't forgive herself!

An Junxi's tears soaked her sleeves. Only when the sobbing in the room ceased did she wipe her tears and walk in.

Gu Jinxiu hid himself under the covers. An Junxi walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. He sensed her presence and curled up even more.

An Junxi's tears threatened to fall again. She said in a choked voice, "Jinxiu, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I acted without asking why. I don't have the right to teach you."

Gu Jinxiu did not respond.

"Jinxiu, I hope you can forgive me. I was in a bad mood today and lost my temper. After this incident blows over, I'll resign from your father. You're very smart and need a better teacher. I'm not qualified."

Gu Jinxiu pulled down the covers, sat up, and looked at An Junxi with red eyes. "Then I forgive you, but don't leave our home."

An Junxi couldn't help but hug him and cried, "Jinxiu, thank you for being so good to me."

Gu Jinxiu wrapped his arms around An Junxi's waist, burying his face in her chest. He had been very angry at Jun Xi for hitting him, but he quickly calmed down. When she hit him to teach him, it really felt like...mom.

This is how a mother educates her child, right?

He had seen other kids get hit by their moms, just like this. Gu Jinxiu suddenly felt like he could have a mom too.

It took a long time for An Junxi to calm down. She said, "In the future, if you're upset, don't sulk silently like today. Speak out, and we'll find a solution together. Okay? Otherwise, misunderstandings will happen and hurt those around you. You don't want that, right?"

Gu Jinxiu nodded. "There used to be no one to talk to, and Father was often not at home. But I'll talk to you more in the future."

An Junxi tapped his nose. "So sensible."

After thinking for a moment, she added, "And no matter how angry you are, don't take it out on food. No matter how wealthy, wasting food is wrong. Can you promise me that?"