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Gu Nian, who was far away abroad, was woken up by her assistant's voice before she was fully awake.
Holding his phone in one hand and shaking his shoulder with the other, Chen Jiawen said, "Boss, boss, I have something important to report!"
"What are you yelling about so early in the morning?" Gu Nian slapped his hand away and sat up, rubbing her temples.
"Miss Shi Miao is having her birthday party in five days, and we can't make it back in time according to our work schedule!"
"If you can't attend Miss Shi Miao's birthday party, will she come over with a big knife and try to kill you?"
"Boss, please don't blame me for disturbing your sleep. You instructed me to keep an eye on Miss Shi Miao's online activities and report any important information to you."
He finished speaking in one breath and stepped back three meters to maintain a safe distance.
Gu Nian picked up the Psyduck plush toy that was placed to the side, put it on his lap, and said calmly, "I understand."
"Then I'll head out first." He thought he'd see his boss looking anxious, but he miscalculated.
"Hmm," the man responded softly.
Meanwhile, Luo Shimiao finished washing up and lay down on the bed. Just two minutes after she lay down, her phone, which was on the bedside table, started to vibrate.
Seeing that it was Gu Nian's video call, a happy smile instantly bloomed on her little face.
"Based on the time difference, it should be around 8 a.m. where you are. Have you had breakfast yet?"
The screen shifted, and the white wall was replaced by a handsome face.
The man, just waking up, had a slightly lazy air about him. He had beautiful peach blossom eyes, a straight nose, and lips of moderate thickness; his features were exquisitely perfect.
Gu Nian rested his head on the Psyduck, his thin lips slightly parted: "I just woke up and haven't eaten yet. I've seen the messages in the group chat."
Luo Shimiao placed her phone on the headboard and leaned against it, resting her chin on her hands, her snow-white legs dangling in the air.
"Then you'll come back?"
The man's hesitant manner caused her newly risen expectations to slowly fade away.
"It's okay if you can't come back. In special circumstances, it's permissible for your work to be more important than mine. Birthdays come every year, I'm fine," she said, trying to sound casual.
"If you can't attend in person, you can watch the live stream, and if you can't watch the live stream, you can watch the replay."
Gu Nian lowered his eyelids and said in a muffled voice, "Miao Miao, I'm sorry. I'll try my best to finish up the work here and get back."
"Don't stay up late, it'll make you ugly. I only reluctantly agreed to be with you because you're somewhat good-looking and have a little money."
Hearing her words, a smile appeared on the man's face: "Superficial woman."
Luo Shimiao turned her face away and gave a soft hum.
"If I don't care about your looks or your physique, then what do I care about? Your age?"
"The poison has intensified after three days without kissing. I'll give you the antidote when I get back."
"I won't let you kiss me." She turned her face back and pouted, "I miss you. When are you coming back?"
Gu Nian glanced down, raised an eyebrow, and smiled, "What are you thinking about?"
"You've only been on flat ground for a few minutes, and you want to get on the highway. Sorry, I'm riding a bicycle, so I can't go on the highway."
"If you ride, I can get on."
Xiao Lü thought of a song she had been listening to on repeat lately, rolled her eyes, and said, "I'll give you lyrics from 'My Place'."
Please stay at my place tonight.
The roses on the table are from your perfume.
I irrigate the vase with water.
It will not wither tonight.
Nourish your taste from top to bottom
Until your beauty is revealed
"The end is only when it's dawn."
“Water flows to irrigate the vase,” Gu Nian’s smile deepened, “The lyrics are well written.”
Xiao Lü: "Xiao Niannian, I saw you looking listless just now, and I thought the tree roots were lacking water."
Luo Shimiao stared wide-eyed at the parrot lying under the lamp.
Upon hearing this, the man's smile vanished, replaced by worry.
"It's been three days since I last watered it, it's really thirsty. Miaomiao, wait for me to get back and help me water it a few more times."
Luo Shimiao gritted her teeth and said, "It would be best if it withered to death!"
A slender finger moved back and forth on the screen.
“My tree is different from other trees. The more water it lacks, the bigger its roots become. When you get back, can you take a look and see what’s going on?”
She took a deep breath and said, "Goodbye, Mr. Huang!"
The moment she hung up the phone, Chen Jiawen opened the door and pushed the food cart in: "Boss, breakfast is here." She placed the abundant breakfast items on the table one by one.
"I overheard you saying outside that you have a very special tree that grows bigger when it's short of water. What kind of tree is it?"
“I really love plants, and I have quite a few on my balcony. If it’s convenient, let me take a look next time I take you home.”
Gu Nian's gaze darkened as she looked at him without saying a word.
The smile on Chen Jiawen's lips slowly faded, and he quickened his pace, putting down the last few dishes before pushing the dining table and flying out of the room.
"Did I say something wrong?" he muttered under his breath as he stood in the living room. "It's just a tree, they won't even let me take a look. How stingy!"
Inside the room, Gu Nian looked at the food on the table, a mischievous smile curving his thin lips.
I rolled out of bed, walked to the table, took a picture, and sent it to my mother.
Good morning, Ms. Su. What do you think of this breakfast?
Two minutes later, a message popped up on the chat page.
"Not bad. I also noticed another meaning in the photo: you need to contact me if you need anything."
He quickly replied, "Mom, it's Miaomiao's birthday in a few days. As her boyfriend, shouldn't I celebrate her birthday with her?"
Su Jingwen: "Absolutely!"
"so……"
“Son, Mom understands! Your dad has been idle lately and I keep smelling a musty smell at home. I told him to come over and ‘play’ with you for a few days tomorrow, no, tonight, to get rid of the musty smell.”
"No rush, have Dad come over in three days."
"Alright, I promise to complete the important task entrusted to me by my son!"
Gu Nian tossed her phone onto the sofa and went to wash up while humming some song of unknown tune.
More than half an hour later, two figures appeared in the hotel corridor.
Chen Jiawen secretly glanced at Gu Nian, thinking to herself, "They say women change their minds faster than turning the pages of a book, but men are the same!"
"It's just as hard to guess what someone is thinking. Before, the sky was overcast, but now the rain has stopped and a rainbow has appeared."
Gu Nian raised his left hand and glanced at his watch: "Book a flight back to China in three days."
"Huh?" He paused for a few seconds, then said, "Then the work here..."
The man, in a good mood, patiently explained, "We've already found someone to connect with."
Holy crap! It can't be him as the contact person!
The thought of that cold face in Chen Jiawen's mind made his heart sink. He tucked the briefcase under his arm, clasped his hands together, and said, "Boss, could you book another plane ticket so I can come back with you?"
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