Chapter 263: Chapter 263 Everyone Calls Me Grandpa Jiǔ_1
Jiujiu’s expression changed.
He glanced at Gu Liancheng.
He didn’t seem to be lying, and there was no need for him to lie. He was an adult; he wouldn’t have to fool him with such things, would he?
"Why?" Grandpa Jiǔ finally asked him.
"His death." Gu Liancheng shrugged his shoulders as he looked over, his tone not as heavy as the news.
This only meant that he had already accepted his father’s death.
"Oh..." Jiujiu nodded in understanding, "My dad’s also dead."
Even though...
His biological father was just sitting a few dozens centimeters next to him.
Still, Jiujiu said such things without hesitation.
It couldn’t be called a lie. Some people are dead, but still live in others’ hearts. Others are alive but may as well be dead.
As for his biological father, he was non-existent to him since birth. He was dead in Jiujiu’s heart.
Gu Liancheng was surprised.
No wonder this child seemed more mature than his peers, he didn’t cause a fuss when his mother left him, he just sat quietly waiting for her return.
Gu Liancheng suddenly took out his wallet, flipped it open, and found only a few hundred-yuan banknotes inside, furrowing his brows and revealing his concern.
He often didn’t carry much cash when he went out.
He took out everything and handed it to Jiujiu, "Uncle didn’t bring much money, there is only this much. You are a good boy, so how about I get you some candies?"
"Uncle, are you pitying me?" Jiujiu shook the few bills in his hand questioningly.
"No," Gu Liancheng shook his head with a smile, seemingly impressed with the child’s pride, "You just behave exceptionally well."
That was indeed some form of pity.
It was like seeing himself from the past submerged deep into his memory.
It’s tough being from a single-parent family.
"No need, one needs to merit a reward," he returned the money back to him, "Besides, I’m not impressed by this small sum."
"Oh," Gu Liancheng laughed, "Then how much do you want? Tell me, and let’s see."
"Well, Uncle," Jiujiu looked up at him, "you look very wealthy, how about giving me all your money?"
Gu Liancheng stared blankly for a moment.
He was somewhat taken aback.
He was not surprised by his request. After all, the kid was cheeky and likely didn’t understand the scope of his fortune.
He was stunned by the child’s confident grin.
"Give me a reason?" He was intrigued and wanted to know more.
With a mysterious smile, Grandpa Jiǔ said: "I won’t tell you~"
Afterward, he didn’t continue to ask for money. He leaned against the chair back and smiled, "It’s better you never know the reason, otherwise, you’ll regret it."
Without him, a charming, highly intelligent, and gifted son like him, Gu Liancheng would have been really unlucky! (￣▽￣)
"...." Gu Liancheng was speechless.
Would he regret it?
This kid had sparked immense interest in him.
What a smart boy!
He almost believed his pitch.
Such a naughty boy!
"Hey, kid, what’s your name?"
"People call me Grandpa Jiǔ." Grandpa Jiǔ said, exuding cool charm.
"..."
Gu Liancheng was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing.
"Grandpa Jiǔ," he teased back, "Do you have any idea how many corpses I’ve trampled over in the underworld to earn the respect of being called Fourth Master?"
"Oh," Grandpa Jiǔ was nonchalant, "And you know the number of corpses I’ve trampled over is less than yours?"
"Pfft..." Gu Liancheng almost failed to hold his laughter.
This kid was too entertaining!
He thought Cute was pretty precocious, but today he’s met a boy who’s even more self-absorbed and confident than her!
"I’m really curious to meet your mother... who could have raised such a talkative son."
