?Chapter 32: Thirty-two Thank you for the clothes you gave me! _1 Chapter 32: Thirty-two Thank you for the clothes you gave me! _1 Gu Chen nodded in thanks and walked out of the store, heading upstairs to the second floor.


    At this moment, Ji Pianran had already changed Tangtang into her new clothes.


    The little red dress looked exceptionally beautiful, brimming with festive cheer that comes with the New Year.


    The little one had fair skin to begin with, and although her melon-seed face still had baby fat, it made her look even cuter.


    With two little braids and wearing the red dress, she looked extremely pretty.


    The little girl was admiring herself in front of the mirror at the entrance of the fitting room.


    Ji Pianran smiled contentedly at the sight of her daughter in the mirror.


    Her Tangtang was truly like a little princess.


    The sales clerk had thought the child was pretty before, but after changing her clothes, realized that she was simply a spitting image of a little model.


    This little look was even more attractive than the model on the poster at the entrance.


    “This little girl is so delightful. Dressed in her little skirt, she’s like she’s stepped out of a painting, even prettier than our store’s models.”


    Ji Pianran smiled, naturally feeling happy at the compliments her child received.


    But the one even happier was Gu Chen.


    Though he may have had a tough few days, seeing Tangtang content in her new clothes made it all seem so worth it.


    He walked over to Ji Pianran and Tangtang with a beaming smile.


    “My daughter is truly the prettiest!”


    Hearing Gu Chen’s voice, Tangtang quickly turned around.


    “Daddy!”


    Seeing that it was Gu Chen, she did not hesitate to excitedly fling her tiny arms open and run toward him.


    The little one lifted her head, her black eyes staring fixedly at Gu Chen.


    “Daddy, hug!”


    Gu Chen’s heart melted, seeing his little one’s eyes filled with his own reflection.


    He bent down and picked up the little girl into his arms.


    “Tangtang really likes the new dress Daddy bought!”


    The little girl expressed her joy in a sweet, childlike voice.


    Gu Chen smiled indulgently.


    “As long as you’re happy, that’s good.”


    Having said that, he finally turned to look at Ji Pianran.


    Ji Pianran was afraid he would bring up buying clothes for herself.


    She quickly said, “I’m kind of hungry, why don’t we head home?”


    After running around all morning, it was already half-past twelve, and she was genuinely hungry.


    Moreover, even if she could skip a meal, Tangtang needed to eat.


    The little one was in her growing phase, and Ji Pianran was worried about her going hungry.


    Hearing this, Gu Chen touched the remaining three hundred yuan in his pocket.


    He couldn’t help lamenting that money really does fly away as quickly as they say.


    It seemed he needed to work even harder to ensure financial freedom and stability for the mother and daughter.


    He looked at Tangtang in his arms with a smiling gaze. “Baby, are you hungry? How about Daddy takes you to have something delicious?”


    At the mention of something delicious, the little girl’s eyes lit up.


    She had gotten a new dress, and now there was the promise of tasty food to boot!


    She must be the happiest Tangtang in the world!!!


    No, the happiest person!


    “Yes, yes!”


    She smiled happily, revealing her little white teeth.


    Ji Pianran had wanted to suggest eating at home, but seeing how happy Tangtang was.


    She swallowed her words before they could escape her lips.


    In her mind, she reassured herself that it was okay—it was just one meal, which wouldn’t cost much.


    It would be only a few tens of yuan, and Gu Chen had made quite a bit of money today.


    Although she didn’t know exactly how much, from the bulging plastic bag, it had to be over a thousand yuan at least, right?


    So she decided it would be worth splurging this once to eat out.


    Along the way, Gu Chen walked in front carrying Tangtang, the bags hanging in front of him because of his embrace.


    So, Ji Pianran didn’t get a chance to see the bags in Gu Chen’s hands.


    It wasn’t until they left the mall and stood at the entrance that Gu Chen handed the bag over to Ji Pianran.


    “Here, this is for you!”


    Ji Pianran looked at Gu Chen blankly.


    For me?


    This is….


    She blinked, her moist apricot eyes filled with confusion. sea??h thё N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Gu Chen shook the bag in his hand, flashing a careless smile.


    “New Year’s gift.”


    Ji Pianran took the bag and peeked inside.


    Gray, woolen… it was a coat!


    The woolen coat!


    Hadn’t she told Gu Chen she didn’t like it?


    He had secretly gone back and bought it for her?


    How did he know she liked it?


    That was too magical, wasn’t it?


    She thought she had hidden it well.


    Clutching the bag, a corner of Ji Pianran’s heart inevitably softened.


    Ji Pianran’s face showed surprise mixed with emotion. This time, she didn’t refuse but instead gave Gu Chen a knowing smile.


    “Thank you.”


    A gentle breeze played with her stray hairs, and she casually tucked them behind her ear.


    A smile spread across her crimson lips.


    It was like the first bloom of a snow lotus, pure and beautiful.


    He had her in his heart too, not just their daughter, right?


    In front of him, Ji Pianran stood against the light, the sun casting a faint shadow on her eyelashes.


    She was naturally fair-skinned and delicate, with a small, finely-shaped chin, and a pair of dark eyes holding a crushed dawn, now quietly looking back at him with a smile.


    Gu Chen’s heart trembled involuntarily.


    His wife was really too beautiful.


    He chuckled, “I’ve told you, you don’t need to thank me when you’re with me!”


    She was his wife; taking care of her and giving her a better life was what he ought to do.


    It could be said that it was a man’s duty.


    There wasn’t anything to thank for.


    Ji Pianran pursed her lips, her voice soft and feeble, “But, I really do thank you.”


    Indeed, she liked that piece of clothing, but what she liked even more was Gu Chen’s sincerity toward her.


    It was his changes over the past few days.


    She felt she had truly seen hope in life.


    Life suddenly didn’t seem so bad anymore.


    Women are not complicated creatures; all they want is sincerity.


    If one were to be a bit more lavish, it would be to live with a man who can give them hope, who can give them the courage to continue facing life.


    Just like Ji Pianran now.


    She was happy but didn’t know how to express it.


    She could only repeat her thanks over and over.


    Gu Chen was a mix of laughter and tears but seemed to have no other choice.


    Oh well, let her be. Whether she thanked him or not, as long as she was happy, let her do as she pleased.


    …


    At twelve thirty, the family of three finally found the restaurant.


    The restaurant wasn’t big, and its red facade seemed somewhat worn.


    But the number of people inside spoke to the deliciousness of its dishes.


    Seeing so many people in the restaurant, Ji Pianran’s pretty and delicate face showed a touch of nervousness.


    She didn’t know that the money Gu Chen earned today was all spent on two pieces of clothing.


    Gu Chen, fearing that speaking of the clothes’ prices would make Ji Pianran worry, hadn’t mentioned money at all and simply gave her the cloth bag instead.


    So Ji Pianran always thought there was still a good amount of money left.


    Now she was deeply afraid someone would steal Gu Chen’s hard-earned money, and she was terribly nervous.


    She gripped her cloth bag tightly in her hand.