Chapter 107
At the peak of Snow Mountain, the icy rocks, buried under deep snow all year round, remained chilled and crystalline, resembling diamonds in the human world.
Baby Shang, who was raised on Snow Mountain, had played with icy rock toys since childhood, so it was no wonder he loved the little stone figurines carved from the icy rocks.
He sat on his grandfather's lap, his eyes fixed intently on the little stone rabbit carved from icy rock, growing fonder of it with every passing glance, his lips curling up slightly.
Then, with a kick of his legs, he wanted to get down again.
Gu's father wished to hold his little cub a bit longer, but reluctantly let him go.
Baby Shang took the icy rock rabbit and ran to his mother's side, his big wet eyes sparkling as he held up the rabbit and said, "Mommy, look!"
Shang Xi smiled gently. "That's from grandfather. Did you say thank you?"
Baby Shang let out a soft "oh" and turned to Gu's father, whose aura was as smooth and mellow as jade, saying in a childish voice, "Thank you, grandpa!"
Then he looked back at his mother. "Mommy, look, the bunny is icy-cold. You like it too, don't you?"
Shang Xi reached out to take it.
But her hand was held by Gu's mother's cool, soft hand.
"This is an icy rock. You're a pure human, so it's not suitable for you to hold," Gu's mother said softly. "What feels chilly to us might hurt you."
Baby Shang looked at Gu's mother, blinking, understanding. He hid the stone rabbit behind his back.
Frowning slightly, he said seriously, "Mommy, I can't give you the bunny."
For a moment, Shang Xi felt like a naughty little girl.
Smiling wryly, she said, "Okay, Mommy doesn't want it."
Meeting Gu's mother's gentle, kind, and harmless gaze, she felt a bit uncomfortable, not used to this kind of situation. All she could do was nod. "I understand, thank you for reminding me."
She patted Baby Shang's head. "Baby, this is your grandma. Call her grandma." These were her son's blood relatives, and she was quite pleased about that.
At least her son wasn't like her.
"They're all your closest family members, you know?" she said, understanding.
Baby Shang leaned against his mother, glancing at the blonde woman, pursing his little lips and letting out a soft "oh."
Closest family members?
Other than his mom and dad?
Grandma... His grandma seemed different from his classmates' grandmas, so young and strange.
Though he didn't understand why they all looked so young, he didn't ask, not particularly interested.
Holding the stone rabbit in one hand and leaning against his mother, he blinked his big eyes at Gu's mother, his gaze steady and lacking the usual shyness of a child. In a childish voice, he called out, "Hello, grandma."
He just did as his mother said.
"Good boy," Gu's mother smiled lightly, nodding. "Such an adorable little cub. Just like your wolf father when he was little."
Seeing this little one reminded her of her own cubs, how time flies. Her cubs had all grown up.
Gu Wen, sitting on the opposite sofa, stared at them as they conversed, noticing that Gu's mother showed no signs of stopping anytime soon. He clicked his tongue and spoke directly, "Wolf Mother, is this not a bit too much on our first meeting?"
"Little cub, take your mother back to your room to rest."
He could tell that Shang Xi was not adept at interacting with his family.
"I'm so sorry, was I being too familiar?" Gu's mother reacted. "We live in the old mansion. If you don't mind, I hope we can spend more time together."
Shang Xi nodded lightly. In truth, she didn't dislike Gu's mother, but too much had happened today, and she really wanted to return to her room, to the space with just her and her son.
To process and relax.
After the mother and son disappeared upstairs, only the Gu family remained in the living room. Black Tail and the others had tactfully left, giving the family some space.
The blonde young man looked listless as he drawled, "Ah, the little cub is so adorable. How can I get to hold the little one?"
Gu Yao curved her lips, looking at Gu Wen with a hint of schadenfreude. "Second Gu, are you in a situation of unrequited love?"
Gu Wen ignored her.
Gu's mother sighed, her tone tinged with regret. "Is she the girl from back then? What happened between you two all those years ago?
I remember you used to dislike pure humans, but now, it seems you've changed your mind. Well, that child has already had a cub, so she's part of our clan. If she really doesn't want to be your mate, you mustn't get angry or hurt her."
Gu Wen lowered his gaze, contemplating the day's events.
"Did you hear that, cub?" Gu's mother raised her voice slightly.
Gu Wen frowned in displeasure. "Wolf Mother, call me by my name, especially in front of Shang Xi."
Gu Yao enjoyed the drama. "Well, well, having a mate you like really does make a difference."
Gu Wen scoffed. "Gu Yao, shut up."
He stood up, also heading upstairs. "I know what I'm doing. Regardless, I won't give up. It has to be her, so don't make a fuss."
Gu's mother shook her head. "Cub, women don't like that aggressive approach. Learn from your wolf father."
Gu Yao lounged with her legs crossed, laughing. "Wolf Mother, from a young age, he's always had the most impulsive temper. Do you really think Second Gu will listen to you?"
"The little cub is still the most