On the second day after returning to Haicheng, Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan tasted the sweetness of the past two days, but the triumphant Yan Corporation began to encounter problems continuously.
Ongoing projects were being investigated.
There were financial issues.
And…
In the office of the chairman of Yan Corporation.
Mr. Yan slammed his desk angrily: “Damn you, Gu Chenyan!” His voice was so loud that the whole floor could hear it, his chest heaving visibly with anger. He looked at the silent subordinates in his office and angrily grabbed the documents on the table and threw them: “What did I raise you for? Each of you earns a high salary but can’t beat Gu Chenyan, this orphan boy?”
Yan Hua beside him frowned tightly: “Dad, what should we do now? The company’s stocks have already plummeted…”
Before he could finish his sentence, Mr. Yan’s phone rang, and he answered it.
Yan Nini’s angry voice sounded sharply through the phone: “Dad! They dare to send people to arrest me! Send someone to pick me up quickly, I don’t want to stay here!”
Mr. Yan: “Where are you, Nini?”
Yan Nini: “I’m at the police station. They’re outrageous!”
Mr. Yan: “What happened?”
Mr. Yan: “Don’t worry. I’ll have your brother come over right away.”
Yan Nini was arrested while having a beauty treatment with her girlfriends at the beauty salon.
Several police officers barged in, and she was still wearing a face mask at the time. Without a word, they pulled her off the beauty bed and handcuffed her. In front of everyone, they escorted her into a police car on charges of “hiring someone to commit assault”.
Yan Nini was furious!
She felt utterly humiliated!
How dare these rotten police officers make her lose face like this! When she got out, she would definitely make her dad teach these rotten cops a lesson!
But Yan Nini didn’t get her way.
Even with Yan Hua personally intervening, even with his connections, Yan Nini remained detained in the police station, unable to leave.
Mr. Yan was furious upon hearing the news.
But he was helpless. Since Yan Nini was arrested, he was even more stretched thin. With the attacks from the Gu family becoming more frequent and ruthless, he couldn’t spare any energy to deal with Yan Nini. Even Yan Hua was summoned back to the company.
At this critical moment for the Yan family, the leaders of the other three major families in Haicheng quietly created a WeChat group.
The Spectator Group.
Spectator No. 1: Let’s be honest. The entire Yan family has some issues.
Spectator No. 2: It’s a pity for his son.
Spectator No. 3: His son just lacks decisiveness and courage. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let Old Yan provoke Gu Chenyan, the living King of Hell.
Spectator No. 1: Haha. He thought the title of “Living King of Hell” for Gu Chenyan was bestowed by Old Gu himself. He thought that because the Yan family occupied a position among the four major families, they had some real power. They should take a good look at themselves before blaming others, causing embarrassment for the rest of us.
Spectator No. 2: You’re the one causing embarrassment.
Spectator No. 3: You’re the one causing embarrassment.
Spectator No. 1: …
Spectator No. 1: Is it necessary? I was just considering it for a moment.
Spectator No. 2: It’s a good thing you only considered and didn’t act. Following the Yan family’s example is foolish.
Spectator No. 3: With Old Yan’s fat head always thinking about women, he still wants to be the richest man.
Spectator No. 3: Must have been dazzled by some woman outside.
Spectator No. 2: I laughed too soon. I thought the shameless act of pimping out his daughter at the last birthday banquet would keep me laughing until the end of the year, but I didn’t expect…
Spectator No. 2: Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter.
Spectator No. 2: I’m glad I joined the right side early on. Now, I have both soup and meat to enjoy.
Spectator No. 3: Did you also take action?
Spectator No. 2: The Yan family is so big, how can you not take advantage when the opportunity arises? I say Gu Chenyan knows how to handle things. So generous.
Spectator No. 1: What?
Spectator No. 1: When did you start cooperating with Gu Chenyan? Damn! Didn’t we agree to just watch the show and not get involved to avoid trouble?
Spectator No. 2: Uh…
Spectator No. 2: Suddenly got something to do, gotta go!
Spectator No. 3: My wife called me!
Spectator No. 1: Damn!
Spectator No. 1: &*#&…
Spectator No. 1, also known as the head of the Zhao family, almost exploded with anger when he saw the messages in the WeChat group!
These two old foxes!
And Gu Chenyan! He’s actually so petty! Just because he got closer to Old Yan and almost made a move!
He even enjoys the soup without calling him!
No way!
The Yan family is so big! He can’t let these three people split everything, otherwise, his Zhao family will fall behind! He has to go find Gu Chenyan!
The head of the Zhao family acts swiftly when he decides to act, and he’s quite adept at pleasing others. After learning about Qiao Shu’s preferences, he spent a fortune buying the dessert shop in Jin Yao Shopping Mall, where Qiao Shu loves to eat and then went to Gu’s company with the transfer contract.
When he came out of Gu’s company, he was all smiles, exuding satisfaction.
He opened the WeChat group.
Spectator No. 1: Brothers, I’m here to enjoy the soup with you!
(Spectator No. 1 has renamed the group to “Good Brothers Enjoying Soup and Moving Forward”)
Spectator No. 2: …
Spectator No. 3: …
At that moment, Qiao Shu was sitting in Gu Chenyan’s office, looking at the transfer contract for the dessert shop.
He blinked, “Is this really for me?”
Gu Chenyan rubbed his head, “Hmm.”
Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up, “So I can eat the desserts in the shop whenever I want in the future?”
Gu Chenyan: “No.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
He pouted, “But I’m the owner of the shop now.”
Gu Chenyan chuckled, “Even as the owner, you can’t indulge too much. Take care of your health. If you eat too much, be careful of cavities, Little Mr. Qiao.”
Qiao Shu: “How could that be? My teeth are clearly so good! Besides, only kids get cavities. I’m an adult!”
He even grinned, proudly showing his small white teeth to Gu Chenyan, “I brush my teeth very diligently twice a day, you know~”
Qiao Shu: “Look how white they are!”
Proud as can be.
Gu Chenyan leaned closer, “I don’t believe it unless Mr. Qiao lets me examine them carefully.”
Qiao Shu confidently opened his mouth, “Ah.”
Gu Chenyan raised his hand and pinched Qiao Shu’s chin. He lifted his head to carefully examine Qiao Shu’s mouth.
After a moment.
Qiao Shu closed his slightly sour jaw and asked triumphantly, “Are my teeth perfect? I’ve had the best teeth since I was a child! This set of teeth is a heritage from my ancestors!”
Gu Chenyan’s hand still held Qiao Shu’s chin, his fingertips slowly rubbing against Qiao Shu’s jaw, and he said seriously, “Just looking isn’t enough to count as a thorough examination.”
Qiao Shu was puzzled, “Then?”
Gu Chenyan replied, “There’s one more step.”
Qiao Shu blinked.
The next moment, Qiao Shu was kissed.
Gu Chenyan’s tongue explored his lips and teeth unguardedly, carefully sweeping over his teeth, bit by bit.
Qiao Shu: “Mmm~”
Suddenly swept over his upper palate, Qiao Shu was startled by the tingling sensation and softened in Gu Chenyan’s embrace.
He tilted his head back, a slight redness appearing at the corners of his eyes, with a hint of tears.
Gu Chenyan raised his hand, the fingertips pressing slightly against the corner of Qiao Shu’s eye, making the redness more pronounced and vivid.
“Naughty…”
Qiao Shu struggled to utter this syllable.
Gu Chenyan chuckled lightly, kissing Qiao Shu while pushing aside the documents on the desk. He lifted Qiao Shu and placed him on the desk.
Gu Chenyan: “Only naughty to Little Mr. Qiao.”
Qiao Shu was teased for a while.
When he was finally released, not only were the corners of his eyes and lips red, but even his fair neck was dotted with several bright red strawberries.
Alluringly enticing.
Gu Chenyan used his fingertips to wipe away the traces of water at the corner of Qiao Shu’s lips. “Little Mr. Qiao’s dental hygiene is indeed good.”
Qiao Shu glared at him.
But his watery eyes lacked any intimidation, looking more like he was acting coquettishly.
Qiao Shu: “Mr. Gu, you’ve learned to be naughty.”
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
Qiao Shu: “Mr. Gu used to be so serious.” He licked his slightly numb lips and reached out to pull down Gu Chenyan’s tie. “Gu Chenyan~”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
The distance between the two was especially close now.
Their noses almost touching, foreheads leaning together, their breaths mingling intimately.
Qiao Shu pretended to be angry. “Where did you learn that from?”
Gu Chenyan: “Learned it from Little Mr. Qiao.”
Qiao Shu: “Huh?”
“Little Mr. Qiao wouldn’t do such a thing!” he retorted, feeling a bit guilty.
Gu Chenyan chuckled softly. “Does Little Mr. Qiao like it?”
Qiao Shu: “Mmm.”
After considering it seriously for a moment, he suddenly kissed Gu Chenyan.
Qiao Shu: “I like it! Naughty Mr. Gu and Little Mr. Qiao both like it! Both like it!”
The downfall of the Yan Family was swift.
Over the years, Mr. Yan had become increasingly foolish and arrogant. When the leader sets a bad example, the followers naturally follow suit. With the intervention of the other three families, led by Gu Chenyan, the Yan Family had no chance of survival.
In an instant, they lost everything.
While all the parties involved in this war were very satisfied with the outcome, they more or less got what they wanted.
In less than half a month, the situation in Haicheng changed drastically, and the Yan family ceased to exist.
In the prison, Yan Nini no longer appeared as glamorous as before. She was disheveled, constantly pounding on the door, her tone still sharp and arrogant: “Let me out! If you don’t release me, be careful my dad will make you regret it!”
“Oh!”
A prison guard walked by with a mocking laugh. “Still dreaming of being a pampered little princess?”
Prison guard: “Do you think your dad can bring down Mr. Gu and become the richest man?”
Yan Nini arrogantly lifted her chin. “If my dad wants to become the richest man, will you let me out?”
The prison guard sneered, “Wake up! There’s no more Yan family in Haicheng.”
Yan Nini: “What did you say?”
Prison guard: “Still being arrogant. Messing with anyone is one thing, but messing with Mr. Gu’s beloved…”
When the prison guard left, Yan Nini collapsed to the ground. Her eyes were lifeless. After a while, she pounded on the door frantically, “You lied to me! You lied to me!”
Gu Mansion.
Qiao Shu enjoyed a bath and then lounged in bed, happily playing with his phone. Soon, Gu Chenyan returned from the study, having also taken a shower.
He lifted the covers and got into bed.
Qiao Shu immediately tossed his phone aside and moved closer, embracing Gu Chenyan and kissing him on the lips.
Qiao Shu: “You’ve worked hard.”
He kissed Gu Chenyan’s lips again.
Gu Chenyan hugged him tightly, tapping Qiao Shu’s nose gently. “Little Mr. Qiao is truly a fatigue-relieving charm.”
Gu Chenyan: “So sweet.”
Qiao Shu giggled.
Gu Chenyan: “Tomorrow, I’ll accompany you to have fun.”
Qiao Shu was surprised, “You have time tomorrow?”
Gu Chenyan nodded. “Yes.”
Gu Chenyan: “After finishing my tasks.”
Qiao Shu: “Yay!”
Qiao Shu smiled happily.
Gu Chenyan: “Oh, by the way.”
Gu Chenyan: “Tomorrow, the verdict for Yan Nini will be announced.”
Qiao Shu eagerly asked, “Really?”
When he first heard Gu Chenyan say that Yan Nini had hired someone to slash his face, he was startled.
After the shock came anger.
How could they dare to harm him when he was carrying a child!
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
Qiao Shu happily tilted his head again and kissed Gu Chenyan. “Thank you, Mr. Gu.”
Qiao Shu: “It’s good when the bad guys get punished by the law!”
After returning from the ancient city, Gu Chenyan had been busy dealing with the Yan family’s affairs. Now that he had some free time, he decided to accompany Qiao Shu for some relaxation.
They bought tickets to go to Disneyland.
Both of them wore masks and hats.
Qiao Shu held a balloon in one hand and held Gu Chenyan’s hand in the other, walking happily in Disneyland. He looked around, everything making him so happy.
Children kept running happily around them.
The smile on Qiao Shu’s face never faded.
Gu Chenyan: “Children’s Day is coming soon.”
Qiao Shu nodded. “Yes.”
He touched his stomach and said regretfully, “If our Zai Zai could come out earlier, or if I had conceived earlier, then we could celebrate Children’s Day with our Zai Zai this year.”
Gu Chenyan said, “It’s not for Zai Zai.”
Qiao Shu: “Huh?”
He blinked in confusion.
Gu Chenyan hooked Qiao Shu’s nose. “Did little mister forget?”
Qiao Shu: “What?”
Gu Chenyan: “That day is our Little Mr. Qiao’s birthday.”
Qiao Shu froze.
Then he happily jumped in front of Gu Chenyan. “Mr. Gu, you remembered?”
Qiao Shu: “I totally forgot!”
Qiao Shu hadn’t celebrated his birthday for several years. No one celebrated it for him, and he didn’t bother celebrating it himself.
The first year without his parents, he actually celebrated his birthday alone, but it was too lonely. He didn’t like the feeling of loneliness, so he stopped celebrating after that.
But now things were different.
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
Gu Chenyan: “I remember.”
Gu Chenyan: “How does Little Mr. Qiao like to celebrate?”
Qiao Shu’s eyes were drawn to the nearby ice cream shop. He licked his lips and said, “Can Little Mr. Qiao eat lots and lots of ice cream that day?”
Gu Chenyan followed his gaze and then ruthlessly refused, “No.”
Qiao Shu pouted, “But it’s my birthday!”
Gu Chenyan: “Even on your birthday, you can’t overindulge.”
Qiao Shu coaxed.
He grabbed Gu Chenyan’s arm with both hands and shook it, “Mr. Gu~”
“Brother~”
“Husband~”
None of them worked.
With determination, Qiao Shu tiptoed and whispered in Gu Chenyan’s ear, “Daddy~”
Gu Chenyan: “…”
Gu Chenyan: “Eat half.”
Qiao Shu smiled happily, “Daddy is the best!”
Gu Chenyan went to line up to buy ice cream while Qiao Shu sat on a nearby chair holding the balloon, waiting.
Soon, Gu Chenyan returned with his favorite ice cream.
Vanilla flavor ice cream.
Qiao Shu happily took it, not forgetting his sweet words, “Mr. Gu, Little Mr. Qiao loves you the most.” He kissed Gu Chenyan on the cheek and then happily licked his ice cream.
Gu Chenyan: “Getting more and more spoiled.”
Qiao Shu set down the ice cream, shaking his head seriously, “How can you say Little Mr. Qiao is spoiled?”
Qiao Shu: “It’s obviously Zai Zai who’s spoiled.”
Qiao Shu: “Because Little Mr. Qiao used to be very restrained and never overate.” He proudly showed his white teeth.
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
He pinched Qiao Shu’s nose, “Little Mr. Qiao is getting more and more eloquent.”
Qiao Shu: “Of course.”
He proudly said, “Because Little Mr. Qiao is getting smarter and smarter.”
“Hehe.”
After finishing the ice cream, Gu Chenyan wiped Qiao Shu’s mouth and hands.
Gu Chenyan: “What do you want to play?”
Qiao Shu thought for a moment. “Carousel!”
The two walked towards the carousel. The colorful and dreamy carousel satisfied Qiao Shu’s childish heart. He sat on it and even invited Gu Chenyan to join him. Along the way, he couldn’t resist taking photos of Gu Chenyan with his phone.
Then they went to ride the teacups.
And the Ferris wheel.
They watched performances.
By the end of the day, Qiao Shu was very satisfied with the fun he had. Not only did he take many photos of Gu Chenyan to enrich his album, but he also bought many cute souvenirs.
As they left Disneyland, Qiao Shu said, “Mr. Gu.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu looked up at him. “Let’s celebrate my birthday at home. I want to celebrate at home.”
Gu Chenyan’s eyes softened. “Okay.”
June 1st arrived quickly.
Gu Chenyan took a day off today and specifically stayed at home.
Early in the morning, he woke up and went outside for a half-hour run. When he returned, he took a shower, had breakfast, and then took out the tools he had prepared earlier from the storage room to start decorating the house.
He used a machine to blow up colorful and dreamy animal-shaped balloons, then tied them with beautiful ribbons.
Aunt Lan finished cleaning the kitchen and walked out to see many balloons already blown up around Gu Chenyan.
Aunt Lan: “Master, let me help you.”
Gu Chenyan shook his head. “No need, I want to do it myself.”
Aunt Lan chuckled softly. “Master is becoming gentler these days.”
Gu Chenyan: “Am I?”
Aunt Lan: “Yes.”
Gu Chenyan looked at the balloons tied in his hand and suddenly laughed.
Aunt Lan: “That’s how it should be.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
Aunt Lan smiled and shook her head. “It’s nothing.”
Aunt Lan: “I’ll go help your Uncle Zhou water the flowers.”
Qiao Shu still naturally woke up at ten o’clock. He yawned sleepily and then subconsciously reached out to touch the bed to find someone.
After feeling around for a while without finding anyone, he pouted and opened his eyes.
Ha~
Another yawn.
He rubbed the tears in the corner of his eyes and got out of bed, patting his stomach.
Qiao Shu: “Zai Zai, let’s get up and have breakfast.”
Qiao Shu: “Do you want to guess what delicious food we have for breakfast today?”
Qiao Shu: “Hopefully, there are doughnuts.”
Qiao Shu: “Dumplings would be nice too.”
Qiao Shu: “Um, it would be even better with a fragrant and delicious crab roe bun!”
Qiao Shu: “It would be even better if your father were here.”
Qiao Shu: “That way, your father could feed you. Zai Zai, you’re really too lazy and greedy, not at all like your dad.”
Qiao Shu talked to the little one as he brushed his teeth. After brushing his teeth and washing his face, Qiao Shu happily opened the bedroom door in his pajamas.
Then he froze.
Balloons?
Qiao Shu touched the various animal-shaped balloons that suddenly appeared on the wall, blinking in confusion.
He touched the balloons and walked along, noticing that not only were there balloons on the walls of the second floor but also many balloons tied to the handrails of the stairs.
Dreamy and cute.
Qiao Shu pursed his lips.
He held onto the handrail and walked downstairs. When he reached the staircase landing, he froze.
The living room and even the ceiling were filled with animal-shaped balloons.
The entire house was decorated with balloons like a dream, resembling a children’s playground.
“Awake?”
A familiar voice.
Qiao Shu followed the voice and saw Gu Chenyan walking towards him.
He blinked, pleasantly surprised, “You didn’t go to work today?”
Gu Chenyan smiled.
He walked up to Qiao Shu, reaching out his hands, and Qiao Shu naturally fell into Gu Chenyan’s embrace.
Gu Chenyan lifted him up, leaning in to kiss Qiao Shu’s lips, “Little Mister, happy birthday.”
Qiao Shu: “!!!”
Qiao Shu grinned foolishly.
His eyes sparkled as he looked at Gu Chenyan, “So today is my birthday!”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Qiao Shu: “So you didn’t go to work?”
Gu Chenyan: “No.”
Qiao Shu looked around at the whimsically decorated room filled with balloons, overflowing with joy, “So these balloons are also prepared by you for me?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Gu Chenyan: “Do you like them?”
Qiao Shu: “I love them!”
Qiao Shu: “Hahaha, how could I not love them! Little Mr. Qiao likes them so much!”
Gu Chenyan: “Let’s eat first.”
He carried the happy Qiao Shu to the dining room and then settled him into a chair.
Qiao Shu swallowed, eagerly asking, “Is there something delicious today?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up even more!
Gu Chenyan walked into the kitchen. After five minutes, he came out carrying a steaming bowl of noodles.
The noodles were placed in front of Qiao Shu.
Qiao Shu saw that there was also an egg on top.
Qiao Shu: “Birthday noodles?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Qiao Shu looked up at Gu Chenyan, his eyes shining brightly, “Did you just cook this?”
Gu Chenyan: “Try it.”
He sat beside Qiao Shu. He picked up a pair of chopsticks, rolled up some noodles without breaking the rest, and then handed it to Qiao Shu’s mouth.
Qiao Shu eagerly opened his mouth.
He even exclaimed, “Ah.”
Gu Chenyan smiled as he fed the noodles to Qiao Shu, “Don’t bite the noodles outside.”
Qiao Shu nodded.
He ate the noodles very seriously, carefully not breaking the noodles on the outside.
After several minutes, he finished the bowl of birthday noodles, then ate the fried egg, and finally lifted the bowl to drink up all the soup.
Qiao Shu set down the bowl, extremely happy, “Mr. Gu, the birthday noodles are so delicious!”
Gu Chenyan: “If you like, I can cook another portion for you.”
Qiao Shu shook his head, “No need.”
Qiao Shu: “Having birthday noodles once a year is enough.”
He licked his lips, carefully savoring the taste of the noodles just now, smiling with his eyes and eyebrows curved, “Precious things should not be eaten too much.”
Qiao Shu: “I wish I could eat them forever, forever, forever.”
Gu Chenyan softened and rubbed Qiao Shu’s head.
Qiao Shu’s breakfast naturally wasn’t just one bowl of birthday noodles to satisfy him.
Soon, Gu Chenyan went back to the kitchen and brought out several plates of breakfast.
Qiao Shu: “Wow!”
“Doughnuts! And dumplings! And even crab roe buns!” He turned to look at Gu Chenyan, excitedly exclaiming, “Mr. Gu, how did you know I wanted to eat these?”
Qiao Shu: “Just now, I made a bet with Zai Zai!”
Qiao Shu: “Mr. Gu, you’re amazing!”
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
He naturally knew.
…
Last night, Qiao Shu was half asleep, clinging to his clothes. He nibbled on his shoulder while drooling and muttering, “Doughnuts.”
Qiao Shu: “Dumplings, crab roe buns! Don’t run away!”
Qiao Shu: “Don’t run!”
…
Qiao Shu happily rubbed his belly, “Zai Zai, Zai Zai, look! Daddy guessed them all right!”
Qiao Shu: “Both your father and daddy are so amazing!”
He proudly said, “We’re on the same wavelength!”
Suddenly, Qiao Shu exclaimed, his eyes wide as he looked at Gu Chenyan, his whole body stiffening, “Gu Chenyan!”
Gu Chenyan was startled, “What’s wrong?”
Qiao Shu’s hand froze on his belly, “Zai Zai, Zai Zai, he!”
“He’s moving!”
