Han Yue’an listened silently, tapping his knuckles on the table: “You have a point. Tong Tong, is this really what you think?”
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“Can the Jiang family guarantee that their illegitimate son will treat me well forever and be content to drift without support?”
“Fine, I’ll convey your thoughts to the Jiang family.”
“Tong Tong, what you say is right. By my side, at least I’ll protect you completely, and no one would dare to touch you. Although your life might not compare to a noble residence, it’s still better than an ordinary family.”
“Yes, Tong Tong doesn’t want to leave foster father.” Compared to leaving with a strange illegitimate son, she’d rather stay with Han Yue’an. Gu Qingtong never had a strong desire to marry, so she looked aggrieved.
Han Yue’an looked at her, remembering when he first saw her, and now she’d grown into a young woman. He could give her everything except marriage. Since she didn’t want the marriage contract, he’d just destroy it.
Gu Qingtong lowered her head for a while without hearing him speak. Then she saw him open a drawer and take out a red wooden box: “This is your mother’s white jade bracelet. It was too eye-catching when you wore it before. Now I’m giving it to you. Wear it as a memento.”
“Yes.” Gu Qingtong took the box, opened it, and slipped the jade bracelet onto her wrist, which complemented her skin tone. This simple white jade bracelet suggested she was an elegant woman.
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“Go back,” Han Yue’an waved his hand.
“Yes.” Gu Qingtong bowed and was about to leave but was called back at the door.
“Tong Tong, take more people with you when you go out. I’ll dispatch some hidden guards to follow you. Don’t be afraid.”
Gu Qingtong was stunned, presumably still concerned about the incident with Fan Xifeng, and nodded in thanks.
The shopkeeper saw a troubled look in her eyes and stretched out a finger: “Five hundred taels.”
“Is this king’s calligraphy only worth five hundred taels?”
