The moment Gu Zi heard it, everything made sense. No wonder Su Li was reluctant to spend money—he had been thinking about the baby growing inside her. That thought alone filled her heart with warmth. He was so considerate, so tender in the quietest of ways.
To Gu Zi, the three children already felt no different from her own flesh and blood. They were sweet, well-mannered, heartbreakingly thoughtful. How could she not adore them?
She crouched slightly to speak at eye level. "It's perfectly fine if you want to save money for the baby," she said gently. "But giving your friend a toy you've already played with—it feels a little too perfunctory, don't you think? How about this? Go choose a brand-new toy, one you haven't unwrapped yet, and make that your gift."
