Chapter 119 Horse Farm
Feng Mingzhou stayed up too late last night, and Gu Manman slept very soundly. When she woke up, it was almost nine o'clock.
She stretched and found that the seat next to her was already empty.
Feng Mingzhou is a man who is vigorous and decisive in his work and an early riser in his daily life.
She got up slowly, washed, and changed into a random set of clothes. Her luggage was packed by Feng Mingzhou, and her clothes were also custom-made by him.
After opening the door, she stood in the corridor in a daze. There were several directions at the end of the corridor. Feng Mingzhou had carried her back last night, and she didn't recognize the road at all. For a moment, she couldn't tell which way to go.
After groping her way through several corridors, Gu Manman finally reached the main living room.
Just as she was about to go down the stairs, she heard a muffled voice coming from downstairs.
She leaned over and looked over. Feng Mingzhou was sitting on the sofa in the middle of the living room, with several assistants standing beside him.
During the days when Feng Mingzhou returned to Tianjin, the company's operating center also moved there. The assistant team, the legal team and the secretariat filled several small buildings nearby.
She quietly took two steps back, planning to go back to her room and wait until they finished their talk before going downstairs.
"Manman?"
A low call was heard, and Feng Mingzhou looked up without knowing when, and saw her on the stairs.
Gu Manman stood there awkwardly and waved at him.
"Come here." Feng Mingzhou waved at her.
Gu Manman had no choice but to walk down the stairs slowly and come to his side.
"Have breakfast first," Feng Mingzhou held her hand, "I will be busy today, I will arrange for a few people to play with you."
Gu Manman pursed her lips, glanced at the subordinates who were standing straight, and whispered, "Well, you go ahead and do your work. I'll go have breakfast by myself."
Feng Mingzhou turned to the group of people and said, "Go to the conference room and prepare first. I'll be there in half an hour."
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Feng Mingzhou accompanied her to the restaurant.
"I don't know what you like to eat, so I asked the kitchen to prepare more." Feng Mingzhou pulled out a chair for her.
Gu Manman looked at the table full of food and couldn't help but laugh: "This is not just 'some', it's enough for the whole class."
She picked up a piece of Chinese pastry and took a bite.
Feng Mingzhou poured a cup of warm milk and placed it in front of her: "Eat more, you are too thin."
Gu Manman did not refute and enjoyed her breakfast slowly.
Feng Mingzhou looked at her profile and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.
After breakfast, Feng Mingzhou stood up and told the people waiting outside the door, "Make sure to take good care of Miss Gu."
"Today, many people from the Feng family in Jincheng will come. Don't let them offend the young lady. Report to me immediately if anything happens."
Then he turned around and reminded Gu Manman: "Don't play in the water, don't go to the lake, and it's best not to go near the water. If you are exposed to the sun, stay indoors..."
Gu Manman listened to his long-winded instructions and finally couldn't help it. She stood up and pushed him out: "Alright, alright, I'm not a three-year-old child anymore. I'm an adult now, do I still need you to teach me how to do things?"
Feng Mingzhou was pushed out by her, but he suddenly turned around at the door, leaned over and pecked her on the lips: "Good boy, I'll try to finish my work as soon as possible."
Gu Manman instantly remembered that he had called her baby over and over in her ear last night. Her cheeks immediately became hot. She pushed him away in anger and said, "Go away! Aren't you very busy?"
Feng Mingzhou looked at her blushing cheeks with a smile in his eyes, but he stopped teasing her and turned around and strode out of the restaurant.
Gu Manman watched his back disappear at the end of the corridor, then she let out a long sigh and covered her hot cheeks.
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Gu Manman walked out of the restaurant. There were already a few people waiting at the door. When they saw her come out, they immediately stepped forward with a respectful look on their faces.
The leading young man stepped forward and bowed slightly: "Miss Gu, my name is Xiao Li, please let me know if you need anything."
"Xiao Li?" Gu Manman looked at him. He was tall and straight, wearing a well-ironed suit, and looked well-trained.
She smiled and said, "Okay, thank you for your help."
A group of people surrounded Gu Manman and walked along the bluestone path into the depths of the garden.
Xiao Li walked beside Gu Manman, keeping a distance from him that was neither too far nor too close.
"Miss Gu, where would you like to go?"
"Just take a walk." Gu Manman responded, looking around.
The manor is so huge that every step brings a new scene, which is really overwhelming.
Xiao Li introduced some historical stories of buildings and plants from time to time. Gu Manman listened occasionally, but most of the time she felt the tranquility and grandeur of the place by herself.
As we walked, we saw an open area in front of us, which was surrounded by a fence.
Gu Manman's eyes lit up: "Is this a horse farm?"
"Yes, Miss Gu."
"I want to go horseback riding."
The expression on Xiao Li's face was obviously frozen for a moment. Although he tried his best to maintain his professionalism, there was still a hint of embarrassment in his eyes.
"Miss Gu, the head of the family...has specifically told you that safety is your top priority for today's activities. At the horse ranch..."
He didn't say anything definite, but his meaning was clear: this was not within the scope of security activities.
She looked in the direction of the horse farm, eager to try. "Well, call him first and tell him that I want to ride a horse. He knows my horsemanship very well."
She pointed to a few docile-looking horses not far away and said, "I'll pick the most obedient one and walk it around the arena twice to make sure it doesn't get out of the circle."
Seeing that she insisted and brought up the owner of the house, Xiao Li did not dare to refuse directly, so he could only nod: "Okay, Miss Gu, please wait a moment."
He took a few steps back, walked to a slightly farther position, took out his cell phone and dialed the number.
"Master... yes, Miss Gu wants to ride a horse... yes... yes..."
Gu Manman didn't listen to him talking on the phone. She walked to the fence and looked at the horses in the farm with interest.
The warm sunlight shines on my body, the air is filled with the smell of grass, and in the distance are rolling green hills. The scenery is really nice.
She knew Feng Mingzhou's nervous personality and he would definitely confirm safety issues again on the phone and remind him of a lot of precautions.
Feng Mingzhou's desire to control, especially when it comes to her safety, has reached a neurotic level. He wants to be involved in everything and even want to put her in his pocket when he goes out.
She waited patiently for Xiao Li to finish his "request".
Xiao Li's voice was very low, but some fragments could still be heard clearly: "...Understood...The most docile horses will be arranged...Protective measures will be in place...Yes, I will never leave..."
Finally, Xiao Li hung up the phone and walked back to her quickly, looking a little more relaxed, but still respectful: "Ms. Gu, the head of the family agrees."
"Okay, got it." Gu Manman nodded and walked towards the horse farm, "Let's go."
Gu Manman changed into riding clothes. The slim-fitting off-white breeches outlined her straight and long legs, and the black boots wrapped around her calves made her figure look more upright.
Her hair was neatly tied into a high ponytail, revealing her smooth and full forehead.
Xiao Li directed the professional staff at the stable to lead over a snow-white horse.
"Miss Gu, this horse 'Treading Snow' has the gentlest temperament and is the most humane."
Gu Manman walked forward, reached out and gently stroked the white horse's neck, and the horse rubbed her palm obediently.
The staff next to them are already ready to put on the stirrups.
She raised her foot and was about to step on the stirrup when a slightly sharp female voice with a distinctly pampered tone rang out without warning.
"Wait a moment!"
The sound was not loud, but it was particularly abrupt in the relatively quiet racecourse.
Gu Manman paused and turned her head to look in the direction of the sound.
Xiao Li and other staff members were also stunned and looked in the direction where the sound came from.
A few men in riding clothes came up.
The leader was a young girl, and it was she who spoke just now.
The girl walked straight towards this side, her eyes fell on the white horse beside Gu Manman.
"I want it! The white one, bring it to me!"
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