Fireworks are breathtaking.
In addition to beautiful blessings, two lovely little people interact on each firework.
Either holding hands and looking at each other or patting each other’s heads…
Qiao Shu joyfully looked up.
Zhou Yanqing took out a bunch of sparklers from the bag beside him and waved to Qiao Shu: “Sister-in-law, want to play?”
Qiao Shu’s heart fluttered.
Gu Chenyan rubbed Qiao Shu’s head: “Go ahead and play.”
Qiao Shu happily looked at him: “What about you?”
Gu Chenyan: “I’ll watch you play.”
Qiao Shu: “Alright.”
He joyfully ran over, lit two sparklers, then turned around, “Gu Chenyan.”
“Look!”
He smiled as he used the two sparklers with beautiful sparks to draw a large heart in the air.
“For you!”
Qiao Shu laughed as happily as a child.
Gu Chenyan, standing not far away, also revealed a gentle smile.
“Mr. Gu?”
Someone appeared just when they were having fun and broke the beautiful atmosphere.
Gu Chenyan was famous in the business circle and even the entire Haicheng.
On New Year’s Eve, many people came to the lakeside of Mingyue Lake to set off fireworks, and many of them were in business. The name Gu Chenyan was well-known to them.
Many people were surprised when the fireworks were set off. After being shocked by the content of the fireworks, they actively began to look for Gu Chenyan’s figure.
It’s usually difficult to see Gu Chenyan. Some people with a sense of luck wanted to take this opportunity to get to know Gu Chenyan. If they could make an impression on Gu Chenyan here, it might leave a lasting impact.
“Mr. Gu?”
Approaching was a middle-aged man. As soon as he saw Gu Chenyan, a smile immediately appeared on his face. Then he briskly walked over, smiling, “I didn’t expect to have the honor of meeting Mr. Gu here. Happy New Year.”
Qiao Shu was curious upon hearing the voice and turned his head to look. He blinked, not recognizing him.
He looked at Gu Chenyan.
The gentleness on Gu Chenyan’s face instantly disappeared when facing the middle-aged man.
He nodded lightly, “Happy New Year.”
“And you are?”
The middle-aged man smiled awkwardly, “My surname is Ling, and LingRui Motors is my business. I’ve sought cooperation with your company before…”
Gu Chenyan: “I’m sorry, but let’s not discuss business on the holidays.”
The smile on the middle-aged man’s face froze for a moment, then he chuckled, “Look at me, being busy and forgetful. It’s a habit. Mr. Gu, please forgive me.”
“I just saw the fireworks and came over. I didn’t expect Mr. Gu to be already married.”
His gaze searched around, not seeing a woman by Gu Chenyan’s side. He looked a bit puzzled but continued: “I wish you and your wife a hundred years of happiness.”
Gu Chenyan’s attitude remained indifferent, “Thank you, but I must excuse myself.” He lifted his foot and walked towards Qiao Shu.
The middle-aged man called out, “Mr. Gu…”
Gu Chenyan ignored him.
He walked straight to Qiao Shu’s side and held Qiao Shu’s hand, which was a bit cold without gloves: “Sorry, can we change places?”
Qiao Shu blinked, “Sure.”
Zhou Yanqing and Fang Zhouyou looked somewhat disappointed as they glanced at the middle-aged man, then followed them.
Soon, the middle-aged man was left alone in place, looking shocked.
He never expected that Gu Chenyan from the Gu family would actually be married to another man.
The four of them found another place to play where nobody was around.
Fang Zhouyou complained: “It’s inconvenient to go out with Old Gu. There are always people who lack foresight wanting to approach him for investment, or they just want to build connections.”
“And you, I’ve been chased by your fans several times when I was with you.”
“Careless in making friends!”
Zhou Yanqing: “…”
“It’s because of my profession. My brother is too rich. Last year, someone even came up directly to introduce their daughter to my brother.”
“My brother is the kind of person who anyone can catch their eye? It’s ridiculous.”
Qiao Shu heard this, feeling a sourness in his heart. He glanced at Gu Chenyan with a slight pout.
Gu Chenyan: “What’s wrong?”
Qiao Shu: “Is it true?”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu said sourly, “People often introduce potential partners to you.”
Gu Chenyan: “No, they don’t.”
Qiao Shu: “Yanqing just said that those girls must be very pretty.”
“Aren’t you tempted?”
He stared at Gu Chenyan intently, trying to glean information from Gu Chenyan’s expression.
Gu Chenyan frowned.
After a moment of thought, he said, “I don’t remember.”
A smile curved on Qiao Shu’s lips.
Gu Chenyan: “But my grandfather did introduce a few potential partners to me before.”
Qiao Shu’s lips drooped.
Gu Chenyan: “I declined them all. At that time, I didn’t want to get married.”
Qiao Shu: “Then why did you later decide to marry me?”
After asking, Qiao Shu recalled asking Gu Chenyan this question before their marriage. How did Gu Chenyan respond then?
“My father hoped we could get married.”
“We met a few times at the hospital and I felt good about you. I could tell you felt the same about me.”
“So I thought marrying you would be a good choice since we were both going to get married anyway.”
The old Qiao Shu didn’t feel much at the time, but now recalling it, his heart felt a twinge of sourness.
Not because of love.
Just because he thought Qiao Shu was good and also because of father Gu’s will.
A rational and merciless decision.
Qiao Shu’s lips pouted even more.
So aggrieved!
Gu Chenyan’s response this time was still very rational: “At that time, I thought you were very suitable.”
Qiao Shu pouted: Just as I expected.
Gu Chenyan: “But now, I’m very grateful.”
Qiao Shu: ?
Gu Chenyan looked at Qiao Shu. In his pure black eyes, there was a tenderness that made Qiao Shu’s heart flutter.
“Marrying you is the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.”
“Qiao Shu.”
“I’m very grateful.”
“No, not just grateful, but also joyful and grateful.”
“I chose you.”
Ba-dump
It hit the heart’s core precisely.
Qiao Shu couldn’t suppress the curve of his lips anymore.
Not a confession, yet it felt like one!
He looked at Gu Chenyan, his heart trembling with joy. How could this man be so articulate!
“Gu Chenyan.”
Qiao Shu smiled and said, “I’m also very grateful and happy.”
“To have met you.”
“And to marry you.”
And also to fall in love with you.
That evening, the four of them played together for a long time, mainly Qiao Shu and the other two playing while Gu Chenyan watched.
But later on, Qiao Shu still managed to pull Gu Chenyan into playing with a sparkler.
They stood on a small hill, and Qiao Shu placed the lit sparkler into Gu Chenyan’s hand.
“Doesn’t it look like a star?”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
Qiao Shu: “There are no stars tonight, so Mr. Gu, please accept this ‘star’.”
“Mr. Gu, make a wish quickly.”
“A wish?”
“Yes, hurry, maybe it can come true.”
Gu Chenyan looked at the flickering spark in his hand. After a while, he said, “I wish all of my Little Mr. Qiao’s wishes come true.”
Qiao Shu blinked.
Then he smiled.
His wish will surely come true.
After the fireworks display, the four of them drove back home with smiles on their faces. Meanwhile, by the lakeside of Mingyue Lake, some people who couldn’t find Gu Chenyan had to return home disappointed.
Back in the room, Qiao Shu eagerly took off his coat and went to the wardrobe to change into pajamas, while Gu Chenyan went to brush his teeth and wash his face first.
After finishing his toiletries, Qiao Shu came out and saw Gu Chenyan coming out of the dressing room dressed in pajamas and holding a small box in his hand.
“Happy New Year,” Gu Chenyan said.
Qiao Shu was momentarily stunned.
Then he looked joyfully at the box. “Is it for me?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
“Open it and see if you like it.”
Qiao Shu eagerly opened the box.
Inside was a slightly old but well-preserved silver anklet with a delicate little bell attached to it.
Qiao Shu gently shook it, and a clear ringing sound reached his ears.
He looked at Gu Chenyan.
Gu Chenyan: “This was obtained by my mother when I was a child. She went to a temple and sought blessings from a venerable monk, hoping for my safety and happiness. I wore it until I was thirteen before taking it off.”
“Now, I’m giving it to you.”
“I hope it will always protect you in the days to come.”
“Shall I help you put it on?”
Qiao Shu nodded dazedly, “Okay.”
Qiao Shu’s ankle was very slim and delicate. Gu Chenyan had held it on several nights, even leaving his fingerprints and kisses on it.
Gu Chenyan knew that Qiao Shu would be able to wear this anklet.
Qiao Shu sat on the bed.
The man knelt on the floor, his long fingers gently touching his ankle, delicately holding his foot.
Gu Chenyan opened the clasp of the anklet, placed it around Qiao Shu’s ankle, and locked it.
It fits perfectly.
The silver anklet against his fair skin was very striking.
Gu Chenyan gently flicked the bell with his finger.
Ding
Gu Chenyan: “It suits you very well.”
“It’s very beautiful.”
Qiao Shu smiled, “I really like it.”
This was once worn by Gu Chenyan, and now it was on his ankle. Qiao Shu blushed, thinking, this is what being one with your spouse feels like.
Ah!
So shy!
That evening, the silver bells on Qiao Shu’s feet rang for a long time.
It didn’t stop until late at night.
And while the bells were ringing, two hot searches on Weibo quickly surged to the top two spots.
#The richest man got married!#
#Qiao Shu#
This headline made many people unable to resist clicking on it and then staying.
No other reason, the fireworks were too beautiful, and Gu Chenyan’s photos were too handsome to resist.
【Trivia: Gu Chenyan, the head of the Gu family, the top billionaire family in Haicheng, with a net worth of over one trillion, is the richest man in Haicheng. He is 32 years old this year and has had no scandal news up to the moment of this hot search. He is a very clean and self-disciplined billionaire. According to the current development of the Gu family, Gu Chenyan is highly likely to become the richest man in the country in the next few years.】
【Damn! I envy his looks, rich and handsome. Who is this Qiao Shu? Did he save the world in his past life?】
【Qiao Shu? Is it the Qiao Shu I know?】
【My Qiao Qiao?】
【Does the blogger have photos of Mr. Gu’s wife? I want to see, want to see, want to see, want to see, want to see!】
【I just want to know if it’s my Qiao Qiao!】
【Everyone, calm down. It’s probably not our Qiao Qiao. If Qiao Qiao really married the richest man, would he still lack good resources?】
【Sisters, don’t claim him! I searched on Baidu, and Mr. Gu got married almost half a year ago, so it couldn’t be our Qiao Qiao!】
【Yeah, my Qiao Qiao is currently sadly acting in low-budget productions as a supporting actor. How could he still need such resources if he really married the richest man?】
【Sob, I was happy for nothing. I thought it was Qiao Qiao, so he wouldn’t have to work so hard acting as a supporting role.】
【With the same name and surname, Qiao fans, please don’t claim it!】
【Am I the only one seriously watching those fireworks? Damn, they’re so beautiful. The fireworks set off by rich people are totally different from ours.】
【Another eligible bachelor is off the market.】
【My name is Qiao Shu, and Mr. Gu is sleeping right next to me. Could the sisters in the comments please wake up and stop fantasizing about my husband?】
…
Unlike many people on the hot searches licking Gu Chenyan’s looks and wealth, and the denial from Qiao Shu’s fans,
In a cold corner of Weibo, in a very cold CP fan club, a group of like-minded sisters were rejoicing.
#GuQiao# fan club.
【Why do I feel like it’s our Qiao Qiao? Any wave riders here?】
【+1, I also think it’s Qiao Qiao.】
【+10086, otherwise how could it be so coincidental, same name, same surname?】
【Exactly, in variety shows, Qiao Qiao is the one who calls and acts cute, and his last name is Gu!】
【Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah! Sisters! I have evidence!】
【Quick, tell us!】
【I just watched an interview video of Mr. Gu (I have to complain here, there are really too few interview videos of Mr. Gu! He looks so good, and his voice is so nice, why doesn’t he show up more often?), to get back to the point, after watching the video, I found that Mr. Gu’s voice sounds very similar to Qiao Qiao’s Mr. Gu’s voice. I’m not completely sure about this, after all, I’m a cautious person. After making this discovery, I used voice recognition software to analyze it, and the similarity between Mr. Gu’s voice and Qiao Qiao’s Mr. Gu’s voice is over 95%!】
【Oh my god!】
【There’s still a 5% margin of error, can you be more rigorous?】
【Mr. Gu’s voice went through the transmission of electronic devices on mobile phones, and then through the program’s audio reception. It’s normal for the sound quality to change a bit. I think 95% is already very accurate!】
【I also think it’s real!】
【Whatever, anyway, the CP I ship has gotten married! None of you can stop me.】
Some stealthy Gu Group employees couldn’t help but leave a comment 【You’ve got it right! It’s Mr. Gu and Qiao Qiao!】
Weibo was lively all night long, but Qiao Shu didn’t find out until the next morning.
When he saw his fans desperately denying the rumors: “…”
Qiao Shu: Sigh Why doesn’t anyone believe it? Finally made it to the top searches with Gu Chenyan.
But he couldn’t directly post on Weibo saying that the Qiao Shu who married Gu Chenyan is him.
Sigh!
The company is causing a headache.
Qiao Shu propped himself up with a pillow and crawled out of bed, his gaze suddenly catching a glimpse of red peeking out from under the pillow.
He blinked, then flipped open the pillow.
Inside was a red envelope.
Qiao Shu picked up the envelope. It was thick and hefty. He opened it and found a stack of hundred-yuan bills inside.
Qiao Shu smiled as he looked at the red envelope.
Click
The sound of the door opening lightly, Qiao Shu turned his head to see Gu Chenyan, who had just returned from his morning exercise.
Gu Chenyan: “Awake?”
Qiao Shu nodded.
With a bright smile, he shook the red envelope in his hand. “Is this the New Year’s money you gave me?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Qiao Shu: “Why give me New Year’s money? There’s no need for New Year’s money between husbands.”
Gu Chenyan: “You’re younger than me.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
“I’m younger than you every year.”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes, so I’ll give you one every year from now on.”
Gu Chenyan went to take a shower.
Qiao Shu lay on the bed, holding the red envelope, happily rolling around. With his movements, the bells on his ankles jingled crisply. He joyfully kissed the red envelope.
“Every year!”
“Hehe!”
As they went downstairs for the first meal of the New Year, the faint jingling of bells on Qiao Shu’s feet caught the attention of Aunt Lan and the others.
Aunt Lan: “Bells?”
Qiao Shu, feeling shy yet proud, said, “Yes, it’s an ankle bracelet that Gu Chenyan gave me.”
He lifted his pant leg slightly.
Aunt Lan glanced at it and chuckled. “Was it worn by the young master before? It looks really nice on the young madam.”
Qiao Shu smiled, pursing his lips.
Zhou Yanqing: “Oh la la~”
“My brother is quite thoughtful.”
Chinese New Year always brought joy, especially because whenever he wanted to find Gu Chenyan, he could. They would hold hands, feed the fish together, take walks together, have meals together, go to the movies together, and in the evening, they could share tender kisses and engage in activities only the two of them enjoyed.
Sweat dripped.
The bells jingled.
Intimately close.
Until the third day of the Lunar New Year.
Starting from the third day, visitors kept coming to the Gu family, all of them business partners of Gu Chenyan who couldn’t be ignored.
Originally, Qiao Shu didn’t mind much, but their sweet time together was interrupted.
Bah!
He minded a lot!
What bothered him even more was that the children brought by the business partners were acting shy and timid around Gu Chenyan!
Qiao Shu: “!!!”
Angry!
Qiao Shu, who originally didn’t want to entertain guests with Gu Chenyan, sat next to him and possessively hugged his arm.
Gu Chenyan calmly introduced, “This is Qiao Shu, my partner.”
Qiao Shu grinned.
Invisibly driving away the potential rivals trying to steal his man.
On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the cast and crew of “Sword of the Martial World” resumed filming, and Qiao Shu reluctantly returned to the set.
Although the remaining scenes of the production would be shot in Haicheng, the distance from Lanting to the filming location was too far for Qiao Shu to continue staying at home.
He went to the set with a gloomy expression.
After a year, the crew members seemed to have gained some weight, but of course, as the main actors, Qiao Shu and the others remained the same in terms of physique.
Tang Ting hadn’t seen Qiao Shu for several days. When they met, she happily rushed up to him and hugged him.
Tang Ting: “Happy New Year.”
Qiao Shu smiled and replied, “Happy New Year.”
Cheng Yunchuan, standing beside them, also said, “Happy New Year.”
The director generously gave everyone a red envelope for good luck in starting work.
One hundred yuan!
After receiving the red envelopes, Qiao Shu and the others went happily to the makeup room to get ready.
After finishing their makeup, before starting filming, the three of them sat aside and chatted.
Tang Ting was quite talkative. Sometimes she talked about how her mother cooked delicious food for her, sometimes about how hard it was for her to lose weight, and also about how delicious the specialties from her hometown were. This time, she brought a lot of them to share with everyone.
Qiao Shu was very interested.
Tang Ting: “Qiao Qiao, I envy you so much. You never gain weight no matter how much you eat! Ugh, how did you manage that?”
Qiao Shu: “Hehe.”
Indeed, he didn’t gain weight easily. Especially during this Spring Festival, Qiao Shu ate a lot, but when he returned to the film set, he had only gained a little weight. It wasn’t noticeable at all without careful observation.
As they chatted, Cheng Yunchuan, who had been quiet, suddenly said, “Qiao Shu, I saw you trending the other day.”
Tang Ting curiously asked, “What trend?”
Cheng Yunchuan: “The one about the marriage of the richest man in Haicheng.”
“Qiao Shu, is that you? Did you really marry Gu Chenyan?”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Before Qiao Shu could speak, Tang Ting interjected, “No way. Cheng Yunchuan, you actually believe that!”
“How could Qiao Shu possibly marry Gu Chenyan? He’s the richest man, you know!” She hurriedly added, “Qiao Qiao, I didn’t mean to say you’re not good enough for him.”
“If Qiao Qiao really married Gu Chenyan, why would he still need to play the male supporting role? Cheng Yunchuan, you’re overthinking it.”
Cheng Yunchuan explained, “Previously, Gu Chenyan visited our crew, invested in our project, and even arranged for chefs and medical teams. The day Gu Chenyan came to the set, Qiao Shu didn’t come back for two consecutive nights, so I made this guess.”
“Qiao Shu, you don’t mind my wild guesses, do you? I’m just too curious.”
Tang Ting was a bit shaken by the conversation and looked at Qiao Shu curiously.
Qiao Shu glanced at Cheng Yunchuan and then smiled faintly, “I don’t mind, but it’s a pity.”
You guessed it right!
Tang Ting shifted her gaze back, saying, “I knew it.”
“But I’m also curious, who exactly is marrying the richest man? Is it a man or a woman? The person who leaked the news is so unethical, not providing any photos! Bad review!”
Cheng Yunchuan also chuckled, “Looks like I guessed wrong.”
“How could the richest man marry someone from the entertainment industry? Those elite families are all about appearances, prioritizing their interests. Even marriages are strategic alliances, marrying daughters from prestigious families. They wouldn’t marry someone of our status.”
“And besides, males can’t carry on the family line.”
Qiao Shu looked at Cheng Yunchuan with some confusion. For some reason, he felt Cheng Yunchuan’s words were odd.
Tang Ting bluntly remarked, “Cheng Yunchuan, why are you speaking so ambiguously? What do you mean by ‘our status’?”
Cheng Yunchuan quickly said, “It was a slip of the tongue, a slip of the tongue. But indeed, people from elite families do look down on us from the entertainment industry.”
Tang Ting: “True.”
Cheng Yunchuan turned to Qiao Shu, “Do you think what I said is true?”
Qiao Shu smiled: “Everyone is different. You can’t judge everyone based on the same standard.”
Although many people from elite families do indeed look down on celebrities from the entertainment industry.
Tang Ting: “I think Qiao Qiao is right. Not all people from elite families are like what you described. There are also good ones. Senior Yang Kexin, for example, married well. She’s clearly very happy after marrying into an elite family. I saw her interview last time, and she exuded happiness all over. She even looked much younger.”
“Ah, that’s the nourishment of love and money!”
She sighed, “I don’t ask for much, I just hope to have one of these two in the future.”
The conversation ended there.
Not long after, everything was set up on the set, and they started shooting.
The task on the first day of the new year wasn’t too heavy, and they finished work at five in the afternoon.
Qiao Shu held his phone, feeling restless.
He wanted to go home.
The time was still early…
Before he could act on this thought, Qiao Shu’s phone rang.
Gu Chenyan: “Qiao Shu.”
“I’m outside.”
Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up. Without bothering to pack his luggage, he dashed out of the hotel.
Following Gu Chenyan’s directions, he found Gu Chenyan’s car not far from the hotel’s outdoor parking lot.
The rear window was rolled down.
Revealing Gu Chenyan’s incredibly handsome face, which made Qiao Shu’s heart flutter.
“Gu Chenyan!”
Gu Chenyan opened the car door.
Qiao Shu rushed forward and hugged him tightly. “How did you come here?”
“Be careful.”
Gu Chenyan, protecting Qiao Shu’s head, shifted slightly. “Get in the car.”
“Okay!”
Qiao Shu happily got into the car.
He thought it would be a long time before he could see Gu Chenyan again, but unexpectedly, he saw him now.
This surprised him greatly.
Qiao Shu: “How did you come here?”
“Aren’t you also busy with work today?”
While the employees of Gu’s company started work on the seventh day of the lunar new year, Gu Chenyan, as the big boss, couldn’t really rest until the seventh day.
Gu Chenyan: “I’ve almost finished handling work.”
Qiao Shu: “Oh.”
He kept looking at Gu Chenyan, his smile never fading.
Gu Chenyan rubbed his head. “Why are you so happy?”
Qiao Shu: “Hehe.”
“Just seeing you makes me happy.”
Gu Chenyan smiled too.
The car had already started moving.
Qiao Shu glanced at the streets retreating outside and asked curiously, “Where are we going?”
Gu Chenyan: “I just remembered I have a property around here.”
Qiao Shu blinked.
“Qiao Shu, can you move out of the crew and live with me?”
Qiao Shu pleasantly clutched his heart.
“Great!”
Author’s Note:
Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, so I’ll send everyone a little red packet~
Wishing you all a happy New Year!
Muah~
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