He'd been disappointed countless times over the years. But as long as there was a sliver of hope, a glimmer of possibility, they would never be willing to miss it.
Although Shen Nian's profile didn't match up in any way, and she didn't look much like his aunt or uncle, her very presence, Fanfan's affection for her—all these things made Gu Hengzhi unwilling to give up on the possibility she represented.
It seemed he would have to thoroughly investigate Shen Nian's past, even if it would only lead to disappointment yet again.
But those involved are often the last to see. If someone who knew Gu Hengzhi well had been there, they would surely have been surprised.
After all, what kind of person was Gu Hengzhi? Aside from the Gu Family and Gong Family, no one had ever managed to get close to him.
Although he maintained a polite facade with Shen Nian, he had already shown her far more attention than usual. He simply hadn't realized it himself yet.
