Tang Qingshan had said they would just be seeing his daughter, and he meant it. He soon had Gu Shaojun send her away. Pang was quite displeased, but when Tang Qingshan explained that Grandma Tang was calling the children in for a meal, he had no choice but to relent, repeatedly promising Xiao Man that he would bring her a gift when he returned to the country.
Xiao Man left laden with gifts, holding four or five red envelopes. The one from Pang was especially thick. Tang Qingyun walked Xiao Man to the door of the hall, gave Gu Shaojun a few instructions, and watched them leave. The height difference between the two was still significant. Gu Shaojun's hand rested on Xiao Man's shoulder, and it was clear he treated her very differently, caring for and protecting her with meticulous attention. Xiao Man, for her part, was happy to be close to Gu Shaojun. Of course, what girl wouldn't like an outstanding man like him!
And Gu Shaojun was always meant to be Xiao Man's.
