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Chapter 288 - 288: Provoked

Moreover, she had survived all these years raising their daughter on her own.

Gu Shaoting looked nervous. He didn’t understand what provoked Shu Pan today that she would say such words.

“Panpan, I’m serious about you and Joy. Give me a chance, okay?” Gu Shaoting said sincerely.

“I’m sorry but this is not something I’m interested in at the moment but I’m very grateful for your care and concern for Joy.” Shu Pan rejected him.

Gu Shaoting felt like the losing rooster in a cockfight. This was the tenacious Shu Pan he knew. It was very difficult for her to change her mind once she had made her decision.

“It’s okay. I can wait.” Gu Shaoting was not discouraged.

Gu Shaoting didn’t want to hear Shu Pan say anything meaner, so he quickly bade her farewell.

Back in his car, Gu Shaoting slumped over the steering wheel to calm himself down.

He thought that Shu Pan would be a little moved, but she still rejected him very directly.

He then took out his phone and called He Ming.

“Ming, what are you doing?”

“I’m on my way home now. I’m having a candlelight dinner with Xiaomeng tonight.’

Must He Ming provoke him? Gu Shaoting regretted making the call now.

“What occasion is it?” Gu Shaoting thought hard to figure out if he had missed a major festival.

“It’s my birthday.” He Ming said happily.

“You’re a grown man. Why are you celebrating your birthday?” Gu Shaoting couldn’t help but say.

“When I was single, I didn’t even remember my own birthday. But things are different now. I have a girlfriend, so I must constantly find reasons to be lovey-dovey with my girlfriend.” He Ming’s boastful tone was slightly annoying.

“Where are you now? Let’s go for a drink first.” Gu Shaoting felt depressed and wanted to have a drink with He Ming.

“I’m almost home. I promised my mom that I’ll go home for a bowl of longevity noodles.” He Ming didn’t dare to disobey his empress dowager’s decree, or he would be in deep trouble.

Gu Shaoting could only go home feeling awkward.

When He Ming walked into the living room, he saw that his home seemed to be buzzing. They had guests.

His mother was in the kitchen talking with somebody.

“Brother He, you’re home.” Hu Shanshan suddenly came out of the kitchen.

He Ming was shocked. He did not expect Hu Shanshan to be here today, or he wouldn’t have come home.

He still remembered the experience at the hotel last time. He had no desire to be in trouble again.

“Hi, Shanshan.” She was still a guest, so He Ming couldn’t say anything. He figured he would just eat the noodles and leave.

“Brother He, happy birthday. This is my gift for you.” Hu Shanshan handed the beautifully wrapped shirt to He Ming.

“You shouldn’t have.” He Ming didn’t accept the gift.

“You helped me out when I was drunk last time. I haven’t thanked you properly yet.” Hu Shanshan found an excuse.

“Oh, that’s nothing. Don’t take it to heart.” He Ming said.

“Brother He, this is a little token of appreciation from your younger sister.” Since Hu Shanshan said it like that, He Ming had no choice but to accept the gift.

“Thank you.” He Ming turned around and put the gift on a chair before he went into the kitchen to find Mrs. He.

“Mom, is your longevity noodles ready?” He Ming saw that his mother was busy and quickly went up to help.

“Almost. You go outside first. It’s smoky and oily in the kitchen. Go talk to Shanshan. That girl is so thoughtful.” Mrs. He winked at him.

He Ming was really defeated by his mother’s desire to fix him up with Hu Shanshan again.

He Ming decided then to bring Xiaomeng home to meet his parents after his birthday..