A Pleasant Surprise

Gu Zi and Su Shen exchanged glances, a chuckle escaping from Gu Zi's lips. Su Shen, in a gesture of masculine consolation, ruffled the hair of their younger son without uttering a word.

Gu Zi didn't neglect their older son either. She served Su Bing a piece of meat, saying, "Try this, my dear. See if your father's culinary skills are as impressive as they seem. It's so delicious it could bring tears to your eyes."

Upon tasting the meat, Su Bing played along with Gu Zi's jest, "Indeed, it tastes like a wave of emotion."

At Su Bing's words, both Gu Zi and Su Shen broke into laughter. Even Su Li, who had been wiping away tears, joined in the mirth. Their lunch was filled with warmth and amusement, a stark contrast to the previously somber atmosphere in the Su household.