Chapter 25: Departure to Yunqi Mountain Lodge
After closing the door, Lin Muci leaned against it and smiled foolishly.
He finally understood that Gu Chaoyu was not avoiding him, he just... was really worried about something.
Today might be the anniversary of his mother's death.
Lin Muci lowered his head and looked at the hot spring voucher that he had held in his hand without knowing when.
In his eyes, the meaning of this coupon has completely changed.
It is no longer a "pursuit prop", but a "healing travel ticket" that he sincerely wants to give.
He wanted Gu Chaoyu to really relax and be happy.
The next day, Lin Muci got up very early.
He baked a batch of fragrant cranberry cookies, packed them carefully, and knocked on Gu Chaoyu's door.
Gu Chaoyu quickly opened the door.
"Good morning, Dr. Gu. I baked some cookies and wanted you to try them and give me some suggestions for how to improve them."
Gu Chaoyu smiled at him and said, "Okay, come in and sit down."
When Lin Muci handed the biscuit over, he pretended not to hold it firmly, staggered, and leaned forward.
The pocket of his sweatshirt opened as he moved, and a corner of the hot spring vacation voucher was "inadvertently" revealed.
"oops!"
[Look! Look here! Look in my pocket!]
【There's a surprise here! 】
[Find it quickly! Then ask me what it is! Please, Gu Chaoyu!]
How was my acting? Was it natural? He definitely didn't realize I was doing it on purpose!
Gu Chaoyu's gaze fell on the exposed ticket.
Of course he knew what was inside.
This little fool.
Gu Chaoyu felt warm and funny in his heart.
He naturally took the cookie box, picked up a piece and put it in his mouth to taste it.
Then he looked seriously into Lin Muci's eyes.
“The cookies are delicious, and my craftsmanship is getting better and better.”
"However, compared to this, I'm a little tired recently and want to go somewhere where I can relax and rest."
"For example... taking a hot spring bath. Writer Lin, are you free to go with me this weekend?"
Lin Muci's brain didn't react for a moment.
【He...what did he say?】
[He asked me to take a hot spring bath? ]
Why isn't he following the script?! My coupons haven't come in handy yet!
He never expected that before his carefully planned "accidental exposure" segment even started, the other party had skipped all the procedures and directly sent out an invitation.
He stared at Gu Chaoyu blankly, opened his mouth, and nodded stupidly like a chick pecking at rice.
Gu Chaoyu looked at him with such a completely dumbfounded look, and finally couldn't help but chuckled.
He reached out his hand, and before Lin Muci could react, he gently wiped the corner of his mouth with his warm fingertips.
"You got some cookie crumbs on your food when you were trying it, you greedy little cat."
. . . . . .
The sun is shining brightly on the weekend.
Gu Chaoyu drove his low-key black SUV, carrying Lin Muci, towards the "Yunqi Mountain House" on the outskirts of the city.
The carriage was very quiet, with only the sound of the air-conditioning breeze.
Lin Muci sat in the passenger seat, his hands nervously placed on his knees, his body tense.
[Ahhhhhhh, I really went on a date with Gu Chaoyu alone! ]
[Although I planned it first, he was the one who asked me out in the end. Does this count as a two-way relationship?]
[He looks so handsome today. This casual shirt makes his shoulders look so broad...]
[No, no, Lin Muci, be more reserved! Don't act like a pervert who's never seen a handsome guy!]
He secretly glanced at the man in the driver's seat from the corner of his eye. Gu Chaoyu was focused on the road ahead, his profile smooth and his fingers gripping the steering wheel were long, strong, and well-defined.
Lin Muci felt his cheeks starting to heat up uncontrollably again.
[It's so quiet... Is it awkward? ]
Should I take the initiative to find some topics?
What should we talk about? The weather? Too old-fashioned. Work? Why would we talk about work when we're just relaxing? It's such a bummer!
Should I ask him what kind of music he likes? Would that be too much? Would he think I'm trying to find out what he likes?
Gu Chaoyu beside him seemed as calm as an old dog on the surface, but in his heart he was almost unable to hold back his laughter because of the barrage of comments that Lin Muci posted on his screen.
He could clearly "hear" that the little idiot's little drama in his head hadn't stopped since he got on the bus, from praising his handsomeness to struggling with how to start the conversation, every thought was so cute that it made his heart soften.
Just when Lin Muci was so entangled that he was about to tie himself into a knot, Gu Chaoyu stretched out his finger and lightly tapped the car screen.
A brisk and familiar prelude instantly filled the entire carriage.
It’s the song of Lin Muci’s favorite independent band.
Lin Muci was stunned and could hardly believe his ears.
Gu Chaoyu turned around and gave him a gentle smile: "Listen to some music, it won't be so boring on the road. I hope you like it."
【!!!!!!!!!!!!】
How did he know I liked this band?!
[Is he secretly following me? Has he seen my Moments? Or... is he really...]
[Ahhhhhhhhh I don't care! This is telepathy! This is the tacit understanding of a chosen couple!]
Lin Muci felt like he was about to float. He nodded vigorously, a huge grin spreading across his lips, even his eyes curved into crescents. "Yeah! I love this band!"
The atmosphere in the car changed from being a little tense just now to being relaxed and sweet.
What they didn't know was that not far behind them, a taxi was following them closely.
In the back seat, Su Wanqing wore sunglasses that covered half her face. On her phone screen was a WeChat message from Lin Muci announcing her victory: [Sister, thank you for the hot spring voucher! Let's go! He even played my favorite song!]
Su Wanqing gave an auntie smile and clenched her fist at the air.
[Frontline reporter Su Wanqing is in place! She's determined to defend the "Chao Chao Mu Mu" sweet spot!]
[I want to see what happens when a man and a woman are alone in the same room, soaking in a hot spring!]
[Brother, I can only help you so far! The rest is up to you!]
After more than an hour, the car arrived safely at the "Yunqi Shanshe" hot spring resort.
It is worthy of being the city’s most high-end resort, with pavilions, towers, winding paths, and full of ancient charm.
Led by the front desk clerk, the two came to the reserved luxury suite.
The moment he opened the door, Lin Muci was attracted by the environment of the room.
The room is spacious and bright, decorated in an elegant neo-Chinese style. The most eye-catching feature is the open-air private bath outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, which opens onto the terrace. Wrapped in white mist, it's surrounded by lush bamboo forests and meticulously constructed rockery, offering exceptional privacy.
[Oh my god! Two people! Soaking in a hot spring here!]
[This...this...this...this is even more exciting than I imagined!]
[Will I get cooked right in there?!]
Just when all kinds of indescribable images began to play in Lin Muci's mind, the doorbell rang with a "Ding Dong".
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