After covering his stomach, Qiao Shu only realized what a foolish thing he had done.
No child! Be careful!
Still covering his stomach!
Qiao Shu, you’re a man!
What are you thinking?
Qiao Shu stood in the passing crowd, feeling awkward and nowhere to place himself.
It felt wrong no matter where he put his hands.
He saw a woman hurriedly running over to support the pregnant woman in front of him. Turning her head, she scolded a man who had almost bumped into the pregnant woman just now.
After scolding, she carefully supported the pregnant woman and walked out of the airport: “Sis, you’re pregnant and still came to pick me up—why? It was so dangerous just now.”
“You rarely come back, and someone has to come to pick you up.”
“What’s wrong?” Gu Chenyan approached, noticing Qiao Shu’s embarrassment. He followed Qiao Shu’s gaze to the gradually moving away sisters but didn’t understand why Qiao Shu would show such an expression.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Qiao Shu quickly put his hands down, feeling extremely guilty, and hastily explained: “There’s nothing wrong with my stomach.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
What are you saying? So foolish!
Gu Chenyan was puzzled: “What’s wrong with your stomach?”
“Uncomfortable?”
Gu Chenyan, with a worried expression, furrowed his brows and reached out to touch Qiao Shu’s stomach.
Qiao Shu dodged.
Gu Chenyan: “Qiao Shu?”
Qiao Shu gave an awkward smile, and this time the explanation was finally not foolish: “I came back and didn’t have a proper lunch, got hungry, so it’s just hunger, not discomfort.”
Gu Chenyan chuckled: “Silly.”
“Let’s go back and eat.”
He reached out to ruffle Qiao Shu’s hair, then opened his arms and embraced Qiao Shu: “Welcome back, my Little Mr. Qiao.”
A warm embrace.
Just like every time they met.
Qiao Shu raised his eyebrows, his eyes sparkling with countless stars. He also opened his arms, hugging the man he had longed for in front of him, burying his head in Gu Chenyan’s shoulder, rubbing it, finally feeling content.
“Mr. Gu, pleased to meet you.”
At that moment, the airport was divided into two worlds.
Ou Yinan and Lu Yue helped Qiao Shu move the luggage onto Gu Chenyan’s Maybach, and the three of them went their separate ways.
Today, the car was driven by a chauffeur.
Qiao Shu took off his mask, “Will picking me up delay your work?”
Towards the end of the year, Qiao Shu could imagine how busy Gu Chenyan was. In their recent video calls, the background remained the unchanging office.
Gu Chenyan: “No.”
“Qiao Shu, work is never-ending, and a little delay won’t matter.”
Qiao Shu: “Are you going to take me home?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Qiao Shu: “Then are you still going to the office?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes, after dropping you home, I’ll go to the office.” He ruffled Qiao Shu’s hair, “Don’t overthink.”
“I just want to see you as soon as possible.”
Ah!
This man’s damn smooth talk.
Qiao Shu held his heart.
He blinked, a thought rolling in his mind. Gradually, like wild grass swayed by a spring breeze, it grew stronger. Finally, he said, “Gu Chenyan, can I not go home first?”
Gu Chenyan: “Hm?”
Qiao Shu licked his lips and boldly said, “Can I accompany you to the office?”
“I want to be with you.”
He also wanted to see what the man was like at work, and even more, he wanted to have dinner together.
Gu Chenyan, being so busy, probably couldn’t come home to have dinner with him.
Gu Chenyan paused.
After a while, he said, “You might get bored at work, and I may not be able to take care of you.”
Qiao Shu: “I’m not a child; you don’t need to worry about me.”
He reached out, hooked his pinkie around Gu Chenyan’s finger, gently swaying it, “How about having dinner together? Then we can go home together.”
“Is that okay?”
Qiao Shu looked up at Gu Chenyan expectantly.
Gu Chenyan saw that expectation, along with the hidden nervousness and uneasiness.
Adorable.
He lifted his hand, lightly tapping the softness of Qiao Shu’s cheek with his fingertip, his voice deep, “Why are you so clingy?”
Qiao Shu blushed.
Subconsciously, he shyly turned his head, but accidentally, his lips touched Gu Chenyan’s thumb that had just slid down to the corner of his mouth.
He unintentionally—
Got caught up in it.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Gu Chenyan: “…”
The air became tinged with ambiguity. Qiao Shu’s face turned even redder, flushed with warmth.
Even his ears felt like they were being cooked.
He still had Gu Chenyan’s thumb lightly held between his lips, caught in a moment of neither letting go nor keeping it.
Awkwardness, shyness.
Qiao Shu stared blankly at Gu Chenyan, his eyes moistened with embarrassment.
What’s even scarier—
Qiao Shu, with unclear thoughts, after blushing for a while, suddenly, as if possessed, took a breath and lightly sucked on Gu Chenyan’s thumb.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Gu Chenyan: “…”
Silence.
Awkwardness.
No one knew how much time passed.
Gu Chenyan hoarsely said, “Qiao Shu.”
Qiao Shu, still dazed: “Huh?”
Gu Chenyan: “Let go.”
Qiao Shu blinked, “Oh.”
He dully parted the pink lips, letting go of Gu Chenyan’s thumb. Only then did Gu Chenyan withdraw his own thumb. Qiao Shu, with sharp eyes, noticed that there was still his saliva on that thumb.
Qiao Shu: “…”
“I’ll wipe it for you…”
Qiao Shu awkwardly pulled out a tissue, nervously attempting to make amends.
Gu Chenyan looked at Qiao Shu.
Qiao Shu felt uneasy and tense under those deep, dark eyes.
Gu Chenyan: “Hm.”
He handed over his hand.
Qiao Shu breathed a sigh of relief, earnestly and carefully drying the water on Gu Chenyan’s fingers.
After tossing the tissue into a small trash bin nearby, Qiao Shu turned to face Gu Chenyan and obediently sat down.
He lowered his head, “Gu Chenyan, I didn’t do it on purpose.”
“Not on purpose… your fingers.” The middle part of the sentence was so quiet that it was almost inaudible.
Gu Chenyan: “I know.”
“And also…”
Qiao Shu looked up, “???”
Gu Chenyan: “Even if it was intentional, it’s fine.”
Ba-dump
Qiao Shu bit his lip.
My heart is about to explode! Mr. Gu Chenyan!
Gu Chenyan rubbed Qiao Shu’s head again, lightly chuckling above Qiao Shu’s head.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Ah!
Seductive!
After a few more rubs, Gu Chenyan let go. He turned to the driver in front and said, “Don’t go home, go to the company.”
“Invisible” driver: “Yes!”
Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up.
It wasn’t during rush hour, and after a little over an hour, the driver arrived at the Gu Group.
This was Qiao Shu’s first time at Gu Chenyan’s company.
Standing in the city center, the towering building was magnificent and splendid. Qiao Shu had to tilt his head up to see the top of the building.
Describing it as towering into the clouds was not an exaggeration.
Qiao Shu had once seen someone on Baidu introducing the Gu Group’s building, claiming it was the most grand and magnificent structure in Haicheng, surpassing even the city’s tallest spire.
The reputation was well-deserved.
Qiao Shu once again realized clearly the status of Gu Chenyan, the man he married.
A top-tier aristocrat in Haicheng.
The richest man in Haicheng.
Gu Chenyan, whose name could be found on the global billionaire list.
Qiao Shu, a commoner, suddenly felt nervous.
Gu Chenyan: “What’s wrong?”
Qiao Shu looked at the man beside him. The description of this man in books portrayed him as cold and ruthless, known as the living Yama1I think it’s the King of Hell. Correct me if I’m wrong…. However, in his presence, this man was completely different from the public image.
He was considerate and gentle.
And even quite charming.
His charm often caused Qiao Shu’s heart to race.
Taking a deep breath, Qiao Shu smiled, “Nothing, just…”
He grabbed Gu Chenyan’s hand, playfully acting cute, “Just a bit nervous.”
He whispered, “It’s my first time visiting your company.”
Gu Chenyan laughed, “I’ll guide you.”
“We’ll come here often in the future.”
Qiao Shu’s hand was tightly held, and then the fingers intertwined, each finger slipping in between.
The entire palm was enveloped.
Warm, all the temperature from Gu Chenyan’s hands, spreading from the palm to Qiao Shu’s heart.
Qiao Shu was no longer nervous.
Hand in hand, the two walked intimately into the lobby on the first floor.
Security guard: “!!!”
Receptionist: “!!!”
Employees on the first floor: “!!!”
The living Yama is holding hands with someone?
A man?
And holding hands so intimately!!!
What a shock! Major news!!!
Following Gu Chenyan, Qiao Shu entered the dedicated elevator, watching as Gu Chenyan scanned his fingerprint.
Qiao Shu: “Will my presence here cause any disturbance?” He had just seen it—the expressions of the security guard, receptionist, and employees were all strange as if they were terrified.
Their eyeballs were nearly popping out.
Gu Chenyan: “Hm?”
Qiao Shu whispered, “Their looks at me seemed a bit strange.”
Gu Chenyan was momentarily stunned.
Then he said, “It’s nothing.”
He thought for a moment and said, “They are just curious about you.”
Gu Chenyan was aware of this.
In the company’s large chat group, Gu Chenyan was also a member, but he had been lurking for years and never uttered a word. This resulted in many people forgetting his existence.
Casual gossip discussions were quite common.
Last time, when Gu Chenyan accidentally entered the group, he saw many people speculating about who his marriage partner might be.
Qiao Shu was curious, “Company group?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.” He took out his phone, tapped on it, and then handed it to Qiao Shu. “If you’re interested, you can take a look.”
Qiao Shu was indeed curious.
So, he took Gu Chenyan’s phone.
Ding
The elevator reached the top floor.
Gu Chenyan held Qiao Shu’s hand again and led him out.
Once again, Qiao Shu received the same curious gazes from the lobby on the same floor.
Secretaries and assistants: “!!!”
Qiao Shu: “…”
This feeling was quite peculiar.
Halfway through, Gu Chenyan suddenly stopped and led Qiao Shu to a male assistant.
The male assistant immediately stood up, adopting a posture as erect as during military training. “Mr. Gu, President Gu!”
Gu Chenyan: “Help me buy something.”
He turned his head, gently asking Qiao Shu, “You’ve been hungry for so long, what do you want to eat?”
Qiao Shu: “Ah?”
Qiao Shu thought seriously and then looked at Gu Chenyan with hopeful eyes, “Can I have cake and milk tea?”
On the film set, Qiao Shu rarely indulged in such treats, and the few times he did, it was Gu Chenyan who arranged for them to be delivered.
He needed to control his weight for filming, so he couldn’t consume too many fatty desserts. However, Qiao Shu loved them, and after a long time without them, the mention of food made him crave. Now that Gu Chenyan asked what he wanted to eat, Qiao Shu thought of these.
“Sure.” Gu Chenyan said, “Anything else?”
Qiao Shu shook his head, smiling, “That’s enough. I want to save some room to have dinner with you later.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hm.”
“Strawberry mousse and milk green tea?”
Qiao Shu delightedly said, “You still remember!”
Gu Chenyan: “Hm.”
He looked back at the male assistant, “One serving of strawberry mousse, one serving of milk green tea.”
Male assistant: “…”
“Alright.”
The two casually entered the office as if there were no one around, and the door was closed behind them.
As soon as it closed.
All the secretaries and assistants outside the CEO’s office were silently astonished.
“What the heck! Did I just see it right?”
“That gentle man just now is Mr. Gu?”
“Ah! Is that beautiful young man Mr. Gu’s spouse?”
Everyone looked at Secretary Wu.
Secretary Wu confirmed from the side, “Yes.”
“Oh my goodness! Mr. Gu can be this sweet! His wife is so beautiful and cute!”
“I always feel like Madame has a familiar face…”
Qiao Shu was unaware of the situation outside. Once inside the office, he curiously observed Gu Chenyan’s workplace. The decor was simple and serious, matching the rumored demeanor of Gu Chenyan.
Qiao Shu also noticed the vivid red roses in the vase, some slightly withered, while others were still vibrant and lush.
Qiao Shu looked at the man, “You’ve been taking care of them?”
Gu Chenyan: “Hm.”
Qiao Shu sweetly exclaimed, “You’ve been taking good care of them.”
Except for the period when Gu Chenyan was abroad, Qiao Shu’s roses had been consistently delivered every day.
In addition to the roses, Qiao Shu also saw the small plush doll on Gu Chenyan’s desk.
“Qiao Shu” plush doll.
The smile on Qiao Shu’s face became even deeper and sweeter.
So happy.
Gu Chenyan waited for Qiao Shu to finish looking around, then opened a nearby door, “If you’re tired, you can rest for a while.”
Qiao Shu peeked in.
He saw a living room with everything one could need, and Gu Chenyan’s clothes hanging on the coat rack.
Clearly, Gu Chenyan often rested here, perhaps spending many late nights working and staying over.
There was also a bathroom inside.
Qiao Shu carefully inspected the place where the overbearing CEO managed his countless tasks and took breaks in the office.
He shook his head, “I’m not tired.”
“You go work; I’ll sit over there.” Qiao Shu pointed to the small sofa on the side.
Gu Chenyan: “I’ll have someone bring you a laptop.”
Qiao Shu smiled, “No need.” He waved his phone, “A gaming addict only needs a phone.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hm.”
He tousled Qiao Shu’s hair, “Let me know if you need anything.”
Qiao Shu: “Sure.”
Gu Chenyan promptly returned to his desk and started working.
Qiao Shu sat on the sofa, secretly watching for a while, and then understood the saying that men look the most handsome when working.
Qiao Shu had seen people who didn’t work seriously before, but he didn’t feel anything special. However, watching Gu Chenyan working now, he couldn’t help but think that Gu Chenyan was incredibly handsome—extremely handsome.
The most handsome in the world.
Qiao Shu chuckled.
He’s his husband!
Qiao Shu shifted his gaze to the phone in his hand and then belatedly realized that the phone he was holding belonged to Gu Chenyan…
Thinking about Gu Chenyan’s words, Qiao Shu felt a tickling sensation in his heart.
But the phone was already blacked out.
Qiao Shu: “…”
After hesitating for a while, Qiao Shu stood in front of Gu Chenyan’s desk.
Qiao Shu: “Mr. Gu.”
Gu Chenyan looked up.
Qiao Shu shook the phone, “It’s blacked out.” He looked at Gu Chenyan expectantly.
Gu Chenyan took a glance, took the phone, then unlocked it, and handed it back to Qiao Shu, “Password is 090603.”
“Ah?”
Qiao Shu blinked, “Is it okay?”
Gu Chenyan: “Feel free to look.”
Qiao Shu couldn’t help but smile, then curiously asked, “Is this password your birthday?”
Gu Chenyan: “No.”
“Set it randomly.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Leaning on the desk, Qiao Shu asked eagerly, “Mr. Gu, can Little Mr. Qiao know your birthday?”
Gu Chenyan: “February fourteenth.”
Qiao Shu: “Valentine’s Day?”
“Mr. Gu, as an exchange, 000601 is my phone password.”
Gu Chenyan: “Your birthday?”
Qiao Shu’s eyes brightened, “Yes200 is the year, not sure what year though. 06 is the month and 01 is the day.”
Gu Chenyan: “Children’s Day. Little Mr. Qiao has a cute birthday.”
When Qiao Shu sat back on the sofa, his smile continued to linger on his face.
Now he knew Gu Chenyan’s birthday.
February fourteenth.
Still Valentine’s Day.
“Um.”
Qiao Shu counted on his fingers; it seemed there weren’t many days left, less than twenty days…
“I need to prepare quickly.”
Knock, knock
Qiao Shu went to open the door, and it was the male assistant from earlier. The male assistant handed a paper bag to Qiao Shu, “Madam, no, Mrs. Gu, your things.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Mrs. Gu…
It felt a bit awkward.
Qiao Shu blushed and happily accepted the address, “Thank you, you’ve worked hard.”
As the office door closed again, Qiao Shu came to his senses and saw Gu Chenyan looking at him.
He blinked.
Gu Chenyan: “What were you talking to him about?”
Qiao Shu: “Nothing.”
Gu Chenyan’s sharp gaze focused on Qiao Shu’s slightly flushed cheeks, pointing out, “You’re blushing.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Gu Chenyan continued to watch Qiao Shu, seeming impatient to resume work without getting an answer.
Qiao Shu pursed his lips.
With a bit of embarrassment, he held the bag and walked towards Gu Chenyan’s desk under his gaze.
Then he crouched down.
Only revealing a pair of moist, shiny eyes, Qiao Shu looked at Gu Chenyan and said, “Mr. Gu.”
“He called me Mrs. Gu.”
“I think this address is not bad, what do you think?”
Gu Chenyan was slightly stunned.
Then a faint smile appeared on his lips, “I also think it’s not bad, Mrs. Gu.”
“Mrs.”
Qiao Shu sat back on the sofa, eating small cakes, savoring the phrase “Mrs.” over and over again.
The low and sexy voice of the man, with a deep gaze, called out to Qiao Shu, “Mrs.”
Ah!
Qiao Shu felt like surrendering to Gu Chenyan!
Oh no!
This man is too charming and sweet! The cake and milk tea in his mouth lost their taste.
Meanwhile, “at work,” Gu Chenyan opened the company’s chat software on his computer when Qiao Shu wasn’t aware.
Gu Chenyan: Assistant Chen.
Chen Wenyuan: Sir, any instructions?
Gu Chenyan: Double Secretary Cao’s bonus for this month; he did well.
Chen Wenyuan: Okay.
Outside the CEO’s office.
When Secretary Cao received the news from Assistant Chen, he was completely dumbfounded and in a daze.
Mr. Gu suddenly increased his salary.
Why is that?
Is it because the cakes he bought are especially delicious? Is Mrs. Gu very satisfied?
…
After finishing the cake and milk tea, Qiao Shu finally calmed down. He glanced at Gu Chenyan who was working, and then looked down to play with the phone.
Playing with Gu Chenyan’s phone.
Opening it, it was the company group that Gu Chenyan had previously pointed out to Qiao Shu.
In the group of a thousand people, it was particularly lively at this moment.
xx1: What does the CEO’s wife really look like? Didn’t you take any pictures?
xx2: I dare not take pictures.
xx2: But Mrs. Gu looks really beautiful. Those eyes are especially spirited, especially when looking at Mr. Gu, it seems to glow, amazing!
xx3: Yes, yes, Mr. Gu looks especially gentle when looking at Mrs. Gu. It’s the first time I’ve seen Mr. Gu so gentle.
xx3: The first time!
xx4: I regret not being on the first floor at that time! I can’t imagine how gentle Mr. Gu, who is known as the living Yama, looks like.
xx5: It feels like, have you guys brought in the dynamics of those CEO novels, where the domineering one is cold and ruthless outside but gentle and caring towards the spouse?
xx7: Damn, once you bring it in, it’s perfect! Immortal love! Immortal dynamics!
xx8: Exactly, the CEO’s wife’s appearance, coupled with Mr. Gu’s appearance, ah, ah, ah! So addictive!
Secretary Cao: Everyone, I’ve got the sugar!!! I’ve got sugar!!! I’ve got sugar!!!
Secretary Cao: You guys don’t know, just now Mr. Gu asked me to help Mrs. Gu buy some food…
xx11: We already knew that. Secretary Li just mentioned it.
Secretary Cao: …
Secretary Cao: Well, let me tell you something else. Guess what happened after I bought the things!
xx22: What happened to you?
xx33: Hurry up! Don’t waste time, we’re not interested in you. Continue talking about Mr. Gu and Mrs. Gu.
Secretary Cao: It’s about Mr. Gu and Mrs. Gu.
Secretary Cao: After I handed the cakes and milk tea to Mrs. Gu, Mr. Gu doubled my bonus for this month!
Secretary Cao: It seems like it’s because Mrs. Gu was very satisfied with the cake!
xx42: Lemon.
xx45: A smile from a beauty can cast a thousand gold coins?
xx55: Yama turns into a doting ruler? From now on, the ruler doesn’t attend morning court?
xx66: It’s got that vibe now, sob sob sob, immortal love. Please inform me when Mrs. Gu is around in the future. I want to submit reports when Mrs. Gu is present! Sob sob sob, no more fear of Mr. Gu’s intimidating gaze!
xx77: +1
xx88: +10086, I’m increasingly curious about who Mrs. Gu is.
[…]
Seeing that among Gu Chenyan’s company employees, there are a few fangirls, including one who is a fan of Qiao Shu’s appearance. Almost as soon as they saw Qiao Shu in the lobby on the first floor, they recognized him.
A few people were shocked.
After exchanging the secret signals, they were even more astonished!
It turns out that Qiao Shu has captured the elusive CEO, Mr. Gu!
However, they quickly suppressed their thoughts of exposing the news online and unanimously immersed themselves in the embrace of the CP. They reignited the flame of the CP fan club, which had been cold for a long time.
Several people: Ah ah ah! This is a real CP, let’s ship it, it’s super sweet!
At this moment, as they looked at the group chat messages, they were secretly excited. With a hidden agenda, they thought, “This secret is only known to us.” They then turned and wrote the group messages into short stories and posted them in the fan club.
Meanwhile, Qiao Shu, who was watching the discussion: “…”
He looked at Secretary Cao’s messages, then secretly turned his head to glance at Gu Chenyan, who was diligently working behind the desk. In his heart, bubbles of sweetness were popping up: It’s not because the cake is delicious; it’s because of the title ‘Mrs.’!
Qiao Shu chuckled.
Unexpectedly, Gu Chenyan turned out to be this kind of Gu Chenyan.
Caught him.
As the sky gradually darkened, Qiao Shu switched back to his phone to play games and, incidentally, fed Jiang Jiayu some dog food.
Qiao Shu: I’m accompanying my husband at work.
Qiao Shu: Mr. Gu’s appearance while working is really handsome.
Qiao Shu: He even called me Mrs.
Qiao Shu: (blushing)
“Qiao Shu.”
The voice of the show’s target suddenly sounded above him, startling Qiao Shu, who quickly turned off his phone.
Gu Chenyan: “It’s almost seven, time to eat.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
He blinked and looked at the wall clock. It was already six forty-three.
Time passed so quickly?
Surprised, Qiao Shu, who had just begun to show affection, quickly stood up and calmly said, “Okay.”
He walked over and boldly took the initiative to hold Gu Chenyan’s hand. Gu Chenyan reciprocated by enveloping his hand.
The two walked out intimately.
As it was already after working hours, some of the people in the president’s office had already left, leaving only a few who were still working overtime.
When they saw Gu Chenyan and Qiao Shu coming out, they all looked up to steal glances.
A fairy-tale romance!
Lady Warrior! The myth of conquering the Living Yama!
Author’s Note:
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