Chapter 113 Morning Exercise

Good morning, baby!

Lu Zhanming spoke first, his voice low and hoarse, characteristic of someone who had just woken up. The corners of his mouth naturally turned up, revealing a set of neat white teeth.

That smile, as radiant as the morning light outside the window, made Gu Baobao a little dizzy.

Gu Baobao felt her cheeks getting hot, so she quickly looked away and whispered:

"Good morning, Brother Zhanming."

"Baby, what are you doing? It's still quite early today." Looking at her outfit, which was different from usual, his eyes quickly swept over her slender waist and straight long legs. His Adam's apple bobbed slightly before returning to normal, though the tips of his ears turned a little red.

"Exercise, of course."

Gu Baobao tugged at the hem of her T-shirt, trying to ignore his intensely noticeable gaze.

"Let's go."

She knew that during this special period, Lu Zhanming, her bodyguard, would definitely stick with her, so she might as well take the initiative.

Lu Zhanming's eyes lit up even more, and he nodded without hesitation:

"good!"

Can I do morning exercises with my baby?

This was simply the happiest thing that happened to him today... no, this month!

He immediately stepped aside, gesturing for Gu Baobao to go first.

The two left the main room one after the other, completely forgetting that Gu Dongguo was still inside pretending to be injured.

Gu Dongguo had actually been awake for a while and was lying in bed listening intently to what was happening outside.

Hearing his sister open the door, hearing Lu Zhanming's unusually attentive greeting, and then hearing the two of them making plans to exercise as if no one else was around, and then the footsteps faded into the distance...

Gu Dongguo: "..."

He stared at the ceiling and silently pulled the blanket over his head.

[Grandma...this pig not only stole cabbages, he even carried the whole cabbage out of the garden and ran off! He didn't even bother to ask me, the gardener! It's outrageous!]

In the courtyard, Gu Baobao began to do some simple warm-up exercises, moving her hands, feet, and joints.

Lu Zhanming stood a step behind her, his gaze fixed on her.

The young girl's warm-up exercises were fluid and graceful, her slightly fitted sportswear perfectly highlighting her increasingly well-proportioned and beautiful figure after her workout.

With each movement, her supple waist, her long, straight legs, and... Commander Lu felt his composure being put to an unprecedented and severe test.

He forced himself to look away from the courtyard wall, took a deep breath, and then another deep breath.

After warming up, Gu Baobao started jogging slowly along the path in the family compound.

The pace was slow and the steps were even. Lu Zhanming immediately followed, maintaining a half-step distance.

He deliberately slowed down to match her pace, but his eyes still couldn't help but follow her ponytail swaying gently as she ran, and her profile bathed in the soft light of the morning sun.

After running for a while, Gu Baobao stopped to catch her breath slightly, her eyes scanning the surroundings as if searching for a more suitable place to exercise.

There is limited open space in the family compound, and it is easy to attract onlookers.

Lu Zhanming immediately grasped her intention, stepped forward, and whispered:

"Baby, come with me."

He had already thought it through. There was a relatively independent equipment area and a small open space next to the training ground where the troops usually trained. Many soldiers would practice there in the mornings. The area was open and relatively concentrated.

Of course, he selectively ignored the fact that there were many people there.

So what if there are a lot of people?

More people, better!

This will allow those restless eyes to see clearly who is standing next to her!

Gu Baobao didn't think much of it and nodded:

"good."

The two, one after the other, quickly arrived at the edge of the camp's training ground.

Sure enough, early risers were already running, boxing, practicing on the parallel bars and horizontal bars. Shouts and the sounds of equipment clashing filled the air, brimming with masculinity and vitality.

When Lu Zhanming led Gu Baobao toward the open space, they instantly attracted a lot of attention.

Everyone knows Commander Lu, but who is the girl next to him who is dressed strangely but has an amazing figure and a face as beautiful as a New Year's picture doll?

oh!

It's Expert Gu!

The amazing person in the auditorium yesterday!

How did she end up here?

And she's wearing such... such figure-hugging clothes?

A variety of gazes, some curious, some amazed, and some inquisitive, were cast upon him.

Lu Zhanming's face turned cold, and the chilling aura emanating from his body instantly shot out. His gaze, like a tangible ice blade, swept over the few clueless young men who were the most direct observers.

The soldiers jolted, quickly lowered their heads, and pretended to train diligently, but inwardly they were thinking:

Commander Lu's possessiveness towards his food is terrifying!

Gu Baobao was completely unaware of these gazes and Lu Zhanming's subtle actions, or rather, she automatically ignored them.

She found a relatively clean and flat open space, stood still, and began to carefully move all her joints in preparation for the next exercise.

Lu Zhanming stood guard beside her, like a gatekeeper, continuing to clear the area with his eyes.

After warming up, Gu Baobao adjusted her breathing and stood in a relaxed posture.

Then, amidst the increasingly curious gazes of the surrounding soldiers, she slowly began to practice the Eight Pieces of Brocade.

With both hands supporting the sky, he regulates the three burners; drawing the bow left and right, he shoots an eagle...

The movements are slow and rhythmic, coordinated with deep breaths, each move is fluid and continuous, light and composed.

Her expression was focused, her eyes clear and peaceful, completely immersed in her own world, creating a wonderful contrast with the powerful and fast-paced atmosphere of the military camp around her.

"Huh? What's Expert Gu doing? Dancing?"

"It's not like dancing, the movements are slow and leisurely; it's more like boxing, but not quite the same..."

"It's quite pretty..."

"Shh! Commander Lu is looking over here!"

The soldiers whispered among themselves, finding it novel.

These days, people exercise by running, playing ball, or doing military boxing and bayonet drills. This kind of slow, leisurely health-preserving exercise that emphasizes breathing and mental state is indeed rare.

Lu Zhanming, however, was completely absorbed in watching.

He didn't understand the Eight Pieces of Brocade, but he could see the coordination and beauty in the baby's movements and feel the long, steady breathing of her.

The morning light bathed her in a pale golden glow, and her serene and focused expression exuded a calming power.

At this moment, she was quite different from the sharp-tongued and outspoken woman she was in the auditorium yesterday, yet she was equally... captivating.

After finishing a set of Eight Pieces of Brocade, Gu Baobao stopped, slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, and felt a slight warmth throughout her body, feeling completely comfortable.

She wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead and turned to look at Lu Zhanming:

"Let's go to the cafeteria."

"good."

Lu Zhanming immediately responded and escorted her away from the training ground.

Even after walking a long way, I could still feel the reluctant gazes behind me.