There was still some work to finish, but when she thought about the two people waiting for her at home, she decided not to rush it.
Half an hour later, Gu Anran returned home.
As soon as I entered, I saw Gu Xiaotian playing with his classmates and didn't notice the entryway at all.
Ye Lichuan, dressed in casual home clothes, stood at the door, opening his arms to her with a straight posture and a smile on his lips.
Welcome home.
Gu Anran put down her bag, smiled, and hugged him, pressing her face against his chest, letting out a sigh of relief.
"Xiaotian is playing with his classmates, so tonight is just the two of us," Ye Lichuan whispered in her ear.
Just then, clusters of fireworks rose outside. Gu Anran smiled and looked into the other person's eyes. The blooming fireworks became their background, and the atmosphere became more and more ambiguous. Someone took the initiative to intertwine their lips and tongues, and the colorful colors shone on their faces.
"Ugh~" Gu Anran pushed him, and Ye Lichuan reluctantly let go. She held onto his arm and took a couple of breaths to catch her breath. She glared at him, feeling like she couldn't breathe.
Ye Lichuan looked at her with a smile, but the ferocity in his eyes seemed to want to devour her. She chuckled twice and took a few steps back, only to be caught by Ye Lichuan.
"Don't worry, I won't do anything to you."
As Gu Anran leaned against him, the sounds of fireworks shooting into the sky could be heard from time to time. "I've been thinking about this for a long time while I was abroad. Now that I have a designer, I want to do a series of fashion shows."
Ye Lichuan rested his head on her shoulder and rubbed against her like a sleepy little lion. "If you want to do it, then do it. I support you." His breath tickled her ear, making it feel both itchy and slightly numb.
Since she got home, Ye Lichuan clung to her and wouldn't let go. Knowing that she had been busy with work and had no time to take care of him, she let him be. When she felt his hands getting restless, Gu Anran grabbed them and pretended to bite them, but in the end, she kissed him.
“A fashion show definitely needs models, but I don’t have any good candidates right now. Although some models are willing to work with the company, not just anyone can hold their own as the finale.”
She had been thinking about the selection of models and had searched for many models' runway shows online. She had also watched the runway shows of several well-known international brands and learned a lot from them, but it did not help much in the selection of models.
She wants to use all Chinese models for this show. The company needs to develop domestically first and lay a solid foundation before expanding overseas. Many people have already noticed the company because of the competition, so this fashion show is crucial.
“There are many models who have emerged in recent years, and there is no shortage of excellent ones among them. You don’t need to be in such a hurry. You will find one,” Ye Lichuan comforted her, stroking her head.
Gu Anran sighed and nodded. There was still some time before the fashion show, so they were sure they could find suitable models.
Ye Lichuan sat on the balcony with her in his arms. She watched the fireworks display, and gradually her vision became more and more blurry until she could no longer open her eyes, until everything went dark.
Ye Lichuan heard her gentle breathing and knew that she had fallen asleep because she was too tired from work. He picked her up, but she didn't respond now, even though she was usually a light sleeper. It seemed that she was really exhausted.
"Dad..." Gu Xiaotian covered his mouth and looked at his mother in his father's arms.
"Mom's asleep. You and your classmates go play. You can sleep here tonight, and I'll have someone take them home tomorrow morning," Ye Lichuan said in a low voice.
Gu Xiaotian nodded, glanced at his mother reluctantly, and then went to play with his classmates.
He put her on the bed, gently covered her with the blanket, and then got up to draw the curtains. He also dimmed the lamp that was on in the room and went to the study after leaving the bedroom.
The sounds of children playing in the living room were still faint, but much quieter than before.
"Could you arrange a meeting with Ms. Zhao Han for me tomorrow?"
The assistant asked in confusion, "Isn't Ms. Zhao a model? Our company has already selected a model."
"It's not a company matter. Be sincere when you make the appointment, and please make sure you can get it done for me."
Although he didn't understand why, the assistant agreed and immediately went to meet Zhao Han.
The journey was also very arduous. Zhao Han is forty years old this year and is a pioneer in the modeling industry. She started as a child model and has had a smooth career since she grew up, winning many awards and becoming a regular at many international fashion shows.
Later, she suddenly announced her retirement from the modeling industry to travel. After returning, she became a behind-the-scenes producer and occasionally participated in some model competitions as a judge. Models who received her evaluation all made rapid progress, and many brands wanted to invite her to participate in their shows, but she declined.
This time, the assistant was rejected after only saying one sentence on the phone. He had to plead with her until she agreed to meet.
"Okay, thanks for your hard work. I'll give you a raise." After saying that, the boss slammed down the phone, stared at his assistant for a while, then tossed the phone aside and went to sleep.
When Ye Lichuan came out of the study, the children were all tired from playing. After arranging their rooms, he asked Gu Xiaotian to help them wash up. Gu Xiaotian patted his chest and said, "We can do it ourselves. You go and keep your mother company."
As his son, Ye Lichuan was indeed very at ease with him. He gave him a few casual instructions and then returned to the bedroom. The person lying there was still in the same position as when he left, curled up in a small ball.
After changing into his pajamas, he gently got into bed and pulled her into his arms. Gu Anran whimpered twice and snuggled into his arms to continue sleeping. Ye Lichuan also closed his eyes.
Exhausted, Gu Anran woke up later than usual. She stared at her messy hair as she got up, and Ye Lichuan was already up. She quickly washed up and went downstairs, where she saw the two people in the living room, one big and one small.
"Mom, you're awake! Come and have breakfast."
After she sat down, Ye Lichuan immediately looked at her with concern, "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"
"I still have to go to the company to handle some things today." She felt refreshed after a good night's sleep and wanted to get right back to work.
"I'll take you to work after breakfast." Ye Lichuan was very worried about her after several days of intense work and her tired appearance last night.
Gu Anran did not refuse. After quickly finishing her breakfast, she and Gu Xiaotian got into the car together. Ye Lichuan took her to the company first. The low-key yet luxurious car parked at the company entrance attracted the attention of many people, who wondered who was getting out.
"Remember to eat lunch, and no more overtime." Ye Lichuan got out of the car and handed her the clothes. His handsome appearance made several receptionist girls exclaim with envy, "The boss's husband is so handsome!"
Gu Anran watched the car drive away before entering the company. The chatter subsided a bit, and she went straight to the elevator to her office.
After dropping off his wife Ye Lichuan, Gu Xiaotian took his son to school. He proudly held his head high as he entered the kindergarten amidst envious glances from the crowd.
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