Qiao Shu closed the earpieces in their ears.
He excitedly nibbled on Gu Chenyan’s lips, his hands slowly hanging on Gu Chenyan’s neck, tilting his head back, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Gu Chenyan. “Husband, you were so handsome just now.”
Qiao Shu: “So cool!”
Gu Chenyan chuckled softly. “I didn’t scare you?”
Qiao Shu shook his head slightly, then suddenly nodded. “Actually, I was scared.”
Gu Chenyan frowned.
Qiao Shu continued to smile. “I didn’t expect my husband to be so fierce in a fight. It scared my heart to beat so fast.”
Qiao Shu: “I almost jumped out of excitement.”
Qiao Shu: “So handsome.”
A low chuckle escaped Gu Chenyan’s throat as he helplessly pinched Qiao Shu’s nose. “You.”
Qiao Shu giggled. “Hehe.”
Qiao Shu: “I won’t be afraid of fights anymore in the future, because I have a husband!”
Qiao Shu: “Husband!”
Qiao Shu: “Hahaha!”
Qiao Shu: “Husband, give me one more kiss.”
He once again sank his teeth into Gu Chenyan’s lips, his tongue swirling around without restraint.
Gu Chenyan’s eyes darkened with his teasing. He firmly grasped Qiao Shu’s waist and with a swift motion, he spun them around, completely changing their positions.
Qiao Shu went from being the initiator to being passive.
But he didn’t mind at all; instead, he grew even more excited. “Husband, kiss me harder.”
He tempted with parted lips.
Gu Chenyan nodded. “Okay.”
The air in the alley turned from cold to scorching. By the time they emerged from it, seven or eight minutes had passed. Qiao Shu’s pink lips seemed tinted with rouge, slightly swollen upon closer inspection.
Huff
Qiao Shu’s face was flushed, walking beside Gu Chenyan. His watery eyes still held traces of excitement as he occasionally glanced up at the man, pressing down on his own racing heart.
Exciting!
Unfortunately, his lung capacity wasn’t up to par now.
Qiao Shu wistfully caressed Zai Zai in his belly.
They returned to the shared bicycle they had parked earlier. The ice cream Qiao Shu had dropped earlier was still there, albeit melted by now.
Gu Chenyan glanced at it, then pulled out a tissue from his pocket. He stooped down to pick up the fallen ice cream and threw it into a nearby trash bin.
Qiao Shu: “Such a pity.”
He looked at the melted ice cream on the ground, licking his lips in craving.
Gu Chenyan: “I’ll go buy another one.”
Qiao Shu grabbed Gu Chenyan’s arm.
Gu Chenyan turned back, “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu shook his head with a pang of regret. “No need, we’re running out of time. We still need to check in at the clock tower before six.”
There were less than twenty minutes left until six.
Qiao Shu pouted.
His ice cream!
QAQ
Gu Chenyan ruffled Qiao Shu’s hair, “How about we come back and buy one after we check in?”
Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up instantly, “Really?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
“Yay!” Qiao Shu jumped for joy, not forgetting to flatter, “Mr. Gu is the best!”
“The greatest Mr. Gu!”
The earpiece, which had already been turned on, once again issued a warning fine prompt from the director.
Qiao Shu made a funny face, completely unaffected. He grabbed Gu Chenyan’s hand. “Let’s go, Uncle. Let’s check in quickly!”
The sooner we check-in, the sooner we get ice cream!
Excited!
The shared bike was back on the road.
To successfully check-in, Gu Chenyan rode a bit faster this time, but still very steadily.
The night was quietly approaching.
The temperature in the ancient city was slowly dropping, and the breeze blowing in was chilly. Still, Qiao Shu didn’t feel cold at all, because Gu Chenyan’s coat was wrapped tightly around him, enveloping him entirely.
Warm and cozy.
Qiao Shu: “Are you really not cold?” He sounded concerned.
Gu Chenyan: “Not cold.”
Gu Chenyan: “You can feel it.”
Qiao Shu hugged Gu Chenyan’s waist with one hand and reached forward with the other, touching Gu Chenyan’s arm. He felt the warmth there, warmer than his own body, which reassured him somewhat.
When they arrived at the clock tower, it was 5:55. By this time, everyone had already gathered, and Jiang Jiayu and the other five were chatting in front of the clock tower.
Qiao Shu and the others were the last to arrive.
Jiang Jiayu: “Qiao Qiao, you finally made it! I was worried you wouldn’t make it.”
Qiao Shu smiled as he got off the bike, unceremoniously handing the Polaroid camera hanging around his neck to Jiang Jiayu. “Quick, help me take a photo.”
Jiang Jiayu: “Sure, sure.”
Gu Chenyan parked the bike and walked over to Qiao Shu. The two stood in front of the clock tower, and Gu Chenyan effortlessly lifted Qiao Shu horizontally. Qiao Shu reached out and made a victory sign to the camera.
Check-in task: Princess carry in front of the clock tower. (Completed)
The time now was 5:58.
Gu Chenyan set Qiao Shu down and straightened his clothes.
Qiao Shu smiled.
Then, holding Gu Chenyan’s hand, he took the photo from Jiang Jiayu and went to complete the task on the side.
The event organizer was the production team. The director stood there with a smile, handing a red envelope containing one hundred yuan to Qiao Shu. “Congratulations to you both for completing the check-in activity. This is your reward. Please accept it.”
Qiao Shu took the red envelope, happily kissed it, and then opened it.
One hundred yuan!
Yes!
Gu Chenyan chuckled as he ruffled Qiao Shu’s hair.
Qiao Shu: “Yu Yu, who won the first prize?”
Jiang Jiayu raised his head happily. “Me!” He even proudly held out his hand and gestured towards Qiao Shu. “Five hundred yuan prize money, hahaha!”
Sure enough!
Although he already knew, he still felt so jealous!
The second place went to the sisters, who were two minutes later than Jiang Jiayu and only received a prize of three hundred yuan. The third place was Zhou Yanqing and Xiao Bai, who received two hundred yuan.
Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan got the least.
Only one hundred.
Gu Chenyan pinched Qiao Shu’s neck gently and said softly, “Don’t worry. There will be money.”
Qiao Shu nodded trustingly. “Hmm.”
Qiao Shu: “Let’s work hard together!”
After completing the task, they discussed going to eat together and splitting the bill evenly.
It was already late.
They found a relatively clean small stir-fry restaurant nearby and ordered seven dishes and one soup.
The price of the small stir-fry restaurant was acceptable, and the taste was pretty good. Qiao Shu ate four bowls of rice and even finished the bowl of sour soup with meat slices that Gu Chenyan served him before turning to look satisfied at Gu Chenyan.
Gu Chenyan lowered his head and gently wiped his mouth with a tissue.
Zhou Yanqing looked amazed. “Sister-in-law, your appetite is so big! Four bowls! I thought yesterday’s three bowls were already the limit!”
Qiao Shu looked at him. “How is it big?”
Qiao Shu: “We’ve been walking all day today!”
Zhou Yanqing looked at the two bowls of rice still left in front of him. “…”
The sisters looked at the bowls in front of them, only half-eaten. “…”
While Chu Chisheng was staring blankly at Gu Chenyan’s hand wiping Qiao Shu’s mouth, his gaze occasionally drifting to the happy Jiang Jiayu smiling at Qiao Shu.
He also wanted…
Zhou Yanqing changed the topic. “Are we still going to work tonight?”
Zhou Yanqing: “I’m tired!”
Chu Chishi: “You can choose not to work. It’s just that you won’t have money to spend and won’t get the grand prize.”
Zhou Yanqing: “I don’t mind.”
Xiao Bai nervously stared at Zhou Yanqing.
Zhou Yanqing: “…”
Zhou Yanqing: “Okay.”
Although he didn’t want to work, he also didn’t want to burden others. Sigh!
The jobs introduced by the program team are all hourly wages, ranging from 50 to 100 yuan per hour, and the locations vary. Therefore, after finishing their meal, they split up again.
Stepping out of the restaurant, the cold wind blew again. Gu Chenyan put back the coat Qiao Shu had taken off earlier, buttoning it up to the top, and finally adjusted the hat for Qiao Shu.
Qiao Shu looked at Gu Chenyan expectantly.
“What’s up?” Gu Chenyan asked.
Qiao Shu licked his lips. “Ice cream.”
Gu Chenyan pinched Qiao Shu’s cheek. “You little glutton, thinking about food right after we finished eating.”
Qiao Shu pouted. “But you promised.”
Qiao Shu: “You can’t back out now~”
Gu Chenyan: “Alright, I won’t back out.”
He hugged Qiao Shu and walked towards the direction of the ice cream shop. “Let’s take a walk to aid digestion.”
Qiao Shu exclaimed happily, “Okay.”
Chu Chisheng, who was standing silently in front of the shared bikes scanning the code, watched the backs of Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan as they walked away, then silently looked up at Jiang Jiayu. He pursed his lips. “Xiao Yu, are you cold?”
Jiang Jiayu looked puzzled. “What?”
Chu Chisheng stood up straight and walked towards Jiang Jiayu, taking off his coat as he walked. “Wear my coat.”
Jiang Jiayu’s face quickly turned red.
…
Halfway through, Qiao Shu got tired.
Gu Chenyan bent down in front of him, gently kissing his forehead and crouching down.
“Huh?” Qiao Shu blinked in confusion.
Gu Chenyan said, “Come on. I’ll give you a piggyback ride.”
Qiao Shu couldn’t help but laugh. “Uncle, aren’t you tired? Can you still carry Qiao Qiao?”
Gu Chenyan replied, “Not tired.”
Gu Chenyan: “Come on.”
Qiao Shu looked and made sure Gu Chenyan wasn’t actually tired, then happily climbed onto his back.
Gu Chenyan lifted Qiao Shu onto his back steadily and continued walking.
“Uncle, you’re really kind,” Qiao Shu said.
“Qiao Qiao is so lucky,” he added, smiling, but then couldn’t hold back a big yawn.
“Feeling sleepy? Rest your head on my shoulder for a while,” Gu Chenyan suggested.
Qiao Shu obediently buried his head in Gu Chenyan’s shoulder. “Mm-hmm.”
The ice cream shop was neither far nor near. When Qiao Shu was almost falling asleep on Gu Chenyan’s back, they arrived.
Qiao Shu immediately perked up.
He patted Gu Chenyan’s shoulder, signaling him to put him down. He eagerly took Gu Chenyan’s hand and skipped to the front of the ice cream shop.
There weren’t many people at this time.
Qiao Shu licked his lips and asked, “Are you going to eat?”
Gu Chenyan: “I’m not eating.” Then he said to the waiter, “One mango ice cream, please.”
Waiter: “Okay.”
Soon, the ice cream was ready. Qiao Shu happily held the ice cream in one hand and held Gu Chenyan’s hand in the other.
He handed the ice cream to Gu Chenyan, habitually sharing with him, “You should try it too.”
Gu Chenyan took a bite, “You eat.”
Qiao Shu: “Mm-hmm.”
Gu Chenyan: “You can only have half.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Qiao Shu: “Okay.”
His licking of the ice cream became more cherished.
“Oh, right.” Qiao Shu remembered and asked, “Where are we going to work?”
Gu Chenyan: “Let’s not go.”
Gu Chenyan: “We’ll go back to rest.”
Qiao Shu: “Huh?”
Qiao Shu was taken aback, then quickly nodded, “Okay, let’s not go.”
He thought Gu Chenyan was tired.
Even though he was careful with the ice cream, half of it quickly disappeared. Qiao Shu reluctantly looked at the remaining half, touched his stomach, and obediently handed the rest of the ice cream to Gu Chenyan.
Qiao Shu felt a bit wronged, “I’m done eating.”
Gu Chenyan took it.
Qiao Shu was really craving it. His eyes were glued to the half cup of ice cream, too sticky to let go.
Gu Chenyan glanced at him.
Then quickly finished the remaining half cup of ice cream and threw the garbage into the trash can.
Only then did Qiao Shu reluctantly withdraw his gaze from the cup of ice cream. Within a few seconds, he looked hungrily at Gu Chenyan’s lips.
Gu Chenyan: “?”
Qiao Shu grabbed Gu Chenyan, tiptoed, and kissed Gu Chenyan’s lips, his soft tongue greedily licking Gu Chenyan’s lips, “Sweet.”
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
He pinched Qiao Shu’s nose, “Little glutton.”
The place they were in was a bit far from the hotel. Qiao Shu didn’t want Gu Chenyan to be too tired from riding shared bikes, and it was rush hour again, so he didn’t want Gu Chenyan to squeeze onto the bus. He suggested taking a taxi back.
When they returned to the hotel, it was already eight o’clock. Qiao Shu yawned one after another.
The others hadn’t come back yet.
Gu Chenyan took the change of clothes and led Qiao Shu into the bathroom, then closed the door.
He didn’t come out again.
Instead, he helped Qiao Shu, who was almost falling asleep, wash his hair and take a shower.
After a while, he came out holding Qiao Shu, who was dressed in pajamas and used the hairdryer to blow dry Qiao Shu’s hair.
Ah~
Blushing, Qiao Shu yawned and buried his head in Gu Chenyan’s arms.
Gu Chenyan: “Let’s sleep.”
Qiao Shu: “Mm.”
His voice became muffled with sleepiness.
Gu Chenyan gently held Qiao Shu as he blow-dried his hair. By the time he finished drying Qiao Shu’s hair, Qiao Shu had already fallen asleep in his arms.
He smiled softly.
Then, holding Qiao Shu, he gently placed him on the bed and covered him with the blanket.
A warm kiss landed on Qiao Shu’s forehead.
Gu Chenyan: “Goodnight.”
Qiao Shu didn’t sleep for long this time. Halfway through, he suddenly woke up.
He rubbed his eyes and instinctively looked for Gu Chenyan’s figure.
He found it quickly.
Gu Chenyan was sitting at the small table in the room, his hands tapping quickly on the laptop.
Yawning, Qiao Shu got out of bed and walked over to Gu Chenyan. He then softly leaned against Gu Chenyan’s shoulder, wrapping his arms around the man’s neck.
“What are you doing?” he asked with half-open eyes, affectionately rubbing his cheek against Gu Chenyan’s face.
Gu Chenyan stopped typing.
He turned to the side, lifting the drowsy Qiao Shu onto his lap, “Why are you awake?”
Gu Chenyan: “Are you hungry?”
Qiao Shu: “I don’t know.”
Qiao Shu: “I’m not hungry.”
Qiao Shu: “I just woke up.”
Gu Chenyan: “Still want to sleep? I’ll stay with you.”
Qiao Shu shook his head, yawning, “I’ll sleep later.” He turned to look at the computer, where a bunch of densely packed code that he couldn’t understand was displayed. “What are you doing?”
It wasn’t the usual type of files he saw from time to time.
Gu Chenyan: “Writing some code to make money.”
Qiao Shu: “Huh?”
Qiao Shu blinked in confusion, “Make money?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.” He chuckled, “Workers have a noble spirit; workers are superior beings.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
That’s the slogan of the program.
Gu Chenyan explained to Qiao Shu.
From the beginning, the program team had stipulated that they could use their own talents to earn money, which was also a highlight of the program. It allowed the guests to showcase their talents and attract fans on this platform.
They didn’t necessarily have to do the temporary jobs provided by the program team; those were just backup options.
After Qiao Shu fell asleep, Gu Chenyan originally planned to trade stocks to make money, but the director stopped him in time.
Director: “Mr. Gu, this is a work-oriented program. Trading stocks might not be suitable.”
Gu Chenyan: “Trading stocks is my expertise. I remember this morning when we set off, you said we could use our own talents to earn money.”
Gu Chenyan: “And many workers also trade stocks.”
Director: “…”
That’s true.
But can Mr. Gu be compared to ordinary workers? That’s a business legend, making money easily through stock trading.
If he starts trading, it’s easy to guess who the big winner of this program will be in the end.
The words were spoken by the director. Gu Chenyan indeed didn’t violate any rules, so the director consulted him with a guilty conscience.
In the end, Gu Chenyan compromised: “Okay, I won’t trade stocks. I’ll write code instead.”
Director: “…”
Is there a difference between you writing code and trading stocks?!!! Those are high-priced codes!
But this is also Gu Chenyan’s expertise. The director hesitated, feeling guilty. Finally, he cautiously said, “Can your codes be sold at a lower price?”
Director: “Like a few hundred yuan…”
Gu Chenyan: “…”
Gu Chenyan: “Alright.”
So the high-priced programmer Mr. Gu is currently helping people online by writing simple program codes.
Qiao Shu couldn’t help but laugh, “I almost forgot that we could also make money by selling our skills.”
The part-time job list sent by the director in the morning had distracted his mind, and the novel he read didn’t mention Jiang Jiayu and them going to perform either.
Qiao Shu kissed Gu Chenyan on the cheek, “Husband, you’re amazing!”
Qiao Shu: “Making money is hard work.”
Gu Chenyan smiled and rubbed his head, “Not really.”
Indeed, it wasn’t hard work.
These codes were as easy as drinking water for him, and he could easily handle them.
Qiao Shu didn’t know this.
He looked at the computer screen and asked, “How long will it take for you to finish?”
Gu Chenyan: “Almost done.”
Qiao Shu sat up straight, ready to get off Gu Chenyan’s lap, “Then you write well. We’ll sleep together after you finish.”
Gu Chenyan: “No need.”
He hugged Qiao Shu, not letting him get off. Instead, he rested his chin on Qiao Shu’s shoulder, with both hands on the laptop keyboard, “This way is fine.”
Gu Chenyan: “It’ll be done soon.”
Qiao Shu nodded with a smile, “Mm.”
He nestled comfortably in Gu Chenyan’s embrace, watching Gu Chenyan’s hands quickly tapping on the keyboard. His eyes grew brighter, and his smile became more proud.
Qiao Shu felt that Gu Chenyan was like a treasure, able to surprise him and bring him joy every day.
Playing the piano, fighting.
And now, writing code.
So impressive!
He’s his husband!
Gu Chenyan said it would be done quickly. Indeed, in less than two minutes, he finished writing and sent it to the other person. The other party quickly transferred the payment to Gu Chenyan’s phone and praised him many times.
Qiao Shu: “He has a good eye.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu: “Because he knows to praise you for writing code.”
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
He handed the phone to Qiao Shu.
Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up instantly, “Five hundred!”
Gu Chenyan: “And more.”
He opened the bill. Only then did Qiao Shu realize that during the time he was asleep, Gu Chenyan not only took this order but also took other orders.
Qiao Shu blinked in shock and asked, “What time did I fall asleep?”
Gu Chenyan: “Eight thirty.”
Qiao Shu glanced at the time. It was now nine thirty in the evening, meaning he slept for an hour.
And in this one hour, Gu Chenyan had already completed three orders, earning one thousand and eight!
One thousand and eight!
Qiao Shu: “So much!”
Gu Chenyan smiled and rubbed Qiao Shu’s head. He could have earned more, but he restrained himself.
Qiao Shu didn’t know about this, but this one thousand and eight was enough to make him very happy. He happily hugged Gu Chenyan, kissing his face, one rainbow fart after another: “Ah! You’re amazing!”
“You’re too talented!”
Gu Chenyan: “You don’t need to worry about us not having a place to stay tomorrow.”
Qiao Shu scratched his face.
So Gu Chenyan knew about his previous worries.
Gu Chenyan chuckled lightly and continued, “We can also eat lots and lots of good food without worrying about not having enough money.”
Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up, immediately licking his lips hungrily.
When Jiang Jiayu and Chu Chisheng returned with tired bodies, Qiao Shu was happily eating, holding a slice of pizza in one hand and a fork wrapped in creamy bacon pasta in the other.
The food was flavorful, and the door was left open for ventilation.
Qiao Shu saw Jiang Jiayu and Chu Chisheng. He happily waved at them. “Yu Yu, you’re back? Come over and eat!”
Jiang Jiayu peeked in, “!!!”
Jiang Jiayu: “Qiao Qiao! Where did you get the money?”
On the table in front of Qiao Shu, there was not only pizza and pasta but also a McDonald’s family bucket, hamburgers, fries, chicken wings, and an unopened plate of boiled meat slices.
Jiang Jiayu was shocked!
These things must have cost at least five to six hundred yuan altogether!
Qiao Shu raised his eyebrows proudly, “The money my husband earned.”
Jiang Jiayu: “!!!”
While Jiang Jiayu and Chu Chisheng were eating hamburgers, Zhou Yanqing and the others finally returned.
Zhou Yanqing had a sensitive nose. As soon as he smelled the food, he quickly barged into Qiao Shu’s room and didn’t hesitate to start eating first.
Xiao Bai and the sisters were more reserved.
But in the end, they all sat down to eat.
Zhou Yanqing: “By the way, where did you get the money to buy so much?” He asked curiously while eating.
Qiao Shu explained it again.
Zhou Yanqing: “!!!”
The sisters and Xiao Bai: “!!!”
Several seconds later, Zhou Yanqing heavily slapped his own forehead. “Damn, I almost forgot we could make money like this!”
Zhou Yanqing: “The program team misled me!”
The sisters nodded.
Xiao Bai nodded.
Jiang Jiayu nodded too.
The next moment, Zhou Yanqing suddenly pounced on Gu Chenyan: “Bro, can you help me make money?”
Zhou Yanqing: “I had a really tough day today!”
Zhou Yanqing: “Wuwu~”
Gu Chenyan coldly pushed Zhou Yanqing away.
Although rejected, Zhou Yanqing still felt happy eating. After finishing eating, everyone cleaned up the trash together and then waved goodbye to Qiao Shu.
They had to hurry up and freshen up, then discuss the money-making strategy for tomorrow!
The program team was too deceptive!
Meanwhile, the door of Gu Chenyan and Qiao Shu’s room remained open for ventilation.
Gu Chenyan: “Do you want to go downstairs for a walk? Digest a bit?”
Qiao Shu shook his head.
He lazily lay on the bed, holding his satisfied belly. He swayed his legs happily while humming a tune.
Gu Chenyan helplessly closed the door and walked to the bedside. He lifted up the lazy Qiao Shu onto his lap and then reached out to massage Qiao Shu’s belly, “A little massage and you’ll sleep better later.”
Qiao Shu giggled, “Mr. Gu is so kind.”
After massaging for about ten minutes, Qiao Shu felt comfortably drowsy, his eyelids fighting against each other. He hugged Gu Chenyan’s neck and mumbled, “Let’s go to sleep.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
He placed Qiao Shu on the bed.
Just as he covered Qiao Shu with the blanket, a phone call came in. Qiao Shu opened his eyes and looked at Gu Chenyan, who rubbed Qiao Shu’s head before answering the call.
“Mr. Gu, the video of you hitting someone has gone viral.”
