“What are you doing?” Gu Susu hurriedly pushed him away.
Qin Tianyi sneered and held her tighter. “You were quite arrogant in the cafeteria.”
“I was just speaking to you like an employee.”
“I understand. Now that we’re home, what should you be like? A wife, or a seductive…”
“Little Star is waiting for me to eat with him,” Gu Susu interrupted, trying to stand up straight, her hands pressing against him.
But as soon as her hands touched his well-defined muscles, her face felt like it was burning.
This man was simply a demon. Not only was his face handsome, but his skin was also so smooth and delicate.
No wonder the female colleagues at the company looked like they had lost their souls whenever they saw him.
“But you were so reluctant to have lunch with me earlier. How should I punish you?” Qin Tianyi’s deep voice, like a cello, was captivating and soul-stirring.
Gu Susu’s heart raced. She pushed against him firmly and asked, “What were you doing in the room just now? Were you changing clothes?”
“Yes…”
Before he could finish, Gu Susu let go of him, ran to the door, and said, “Then you continue changing. I need to go down for dinner.”
She quickly closed the door and fled.
Qin Tianyi narrowed his eyes, took out a casual outfit from the wardrobe, and thought that she couldn’t escape. It was fine to fill his stomach first.
Gu Susu descended from the second floor in a panic. As she neared the dining room, she calmed herself, taking deep breaths.
Only after she had completely composed herself did she enter the dining room and see Little Star sitting there, propping his small head with his hands.
As soon as he saw Gu Susu, he looked around and asked, “Mom, where’s Dad? Didn’t he come with you?”
“He’ll be here soon,” Gu Susu patted his head, finally understanding that Little Star was waiting for them to eat together.
Chen Ma, seeing Gu Susu arrive, began serving the dishes.
Little Star stared at Gu Susu’s clothes and asked curiously, “Mom, didn’t you change your clothes?”
Gu Susu couldn’t help but look at her own clothes and was about to find an excuse to explain.
Qin Tianyi, having changed his clothes, walked over and sat beside Little Star, saying, “Your mom was going to change, but she got shy when she saw me, so she didn’t.”
Little Star looked at Gu Susu with a half-understanding expression and asked, “Mom, why are you shy? Do girls always get shy when they see boys?”
Gu Susu glared fiercely at Qin Tianyi, angry that he would teach their child like this, and corrupt him!
“Mom is afraid Little Star would wait too long and get too hungry. Don’t listen to his nonsense,” she said, seeing that the food was all laid out. Without waiting for Little Star to ask further, she urged, “Eat up,宝贝, are you hungry?”
Little Star was indeed hungry and started eating.
Qin Tianyi glanced at her, a subtle danger in his eyes, and a smile curved his lips as he said, “Eat.”
Gu Susu knew that tonight’s punishment was unavoidable!
…
The next morning, Gu Susu looked in the mirror and put on a turtleneck sweater. Still feeling uneasy, she added a scarf, completely covering the hickeys on her neck.
Qin Tianyi didn’t call the driver and drove her to the company himself today, insisting on it.
They didn’t speak a word during the drive. When they arrived at the entrance of Mishang Company, Qin Tianyi merely glanced at her indifferently and said expressionlessly, “We’re here. Get out.”
Gu Susu unbuckled her seatbelt in silence, got out of the car, and forced herself to be strong, walking towards the company step by step.
Qin Tianyi watched her stubborn, upright back and couldn’t help but slam the steering wheel. Even if she were a wild horse that was difficult to tame, he would tame her completely.
Gu Susu gritted her teeth. She would never admit defeat and would definitely find an opportunity to break free from Qin Tianyi completely.
The moment she walked into the company, she put on a smile again, welcoming her new day.
She was bored all morning at the company, with no specific tasks or work assigned to her.
As it neared noon, Chang Qingchuan sent her a message saying that the headquarters had completed her onboarding procedures.
He also invited her to lunch, where he would discuss her new job.
Gu Susu looked at the message and hesitated for a moment. She recalled Qin Tianyi’s words about Chang Qingchuan. Had this senior brother truly changed, no longer the upright and enthusiastic person he once was?
But she felt that something significant must have happened, and she still wanted to see him alone to understand what had happened in the past two years.
“Okay, you choose the place. See you at lunch.”
After replying, Gu Susu pressed the lock screen button on her phone and put it aside.
“Susu, should we still go to the cafeteria for our work meal at noon?” Zhuang Ying suggested as she tidied up her desk. “If we go early today, we won’t have to queue.”
Gu Susu shook her head and smiled, “No, I’m going out to eat today.”
“Are you going alone? Why don’t I accompany you?”
“No need, I’m meeting someone.”
“Your husband?”
Gu Susu merely pursed her lips and smiled, not answering.
Zhuang Ying was quite sure it must be Susu’s husband, so she wouldn’t disturb their private time.
However, she noticed that Gu Susu’s neck was wrapped too tightly, and her nose was slightly sweating. She couldn’t help but say, “Susu, the heating in the company is so strong, you don’t need to wear a scarf. Won’t it be too hot?”
Gu Susu touched her scarf nervously and said, “It’s fine, I don’t feel hot. I’m just more sensitive to the cold and like to wear more when it’s cold.”
It was still quite cold outside right after the new year, but the company had central air conditioning and central heating, making it feel like spring all year round. Where was the cold?
Although Zhuang Ying found it strange, she saw Gu Susu’s nervousness about her scarf and didn’t ask further. She picked up her meal card and went to the cafeteria.
Gu Susu watched as most people in the office area had left and then looked at her phone.
Chang Qingchuan had already sent the location of the reserved restaurant. Gu Susu picked up her bag and left the office area, departing the company very discreetly.
She made sure no one noticed her or was following her. Following the walking navigation on her phone, she arrived at the restaurant not far from the company.
Chang Qingchuan had booked a private room so they wouldn’t be disturbed.
When she entered the private room, Chang Qingchuan was looking at the menu. Seeing her enter, he handed her the menu.
“You’re here at the right time. Order whatever you want to eat.”
Gu Susu merely glanced at the menu without looking closely and said, “We don’t have much time for lunch break, let’s just eat something simple.”
Chang Qingchuan didn’t force her and simply ordered two or three home-style dishes. “Alright, then let’s have something simple. I’ll treat you and Little Star to a big meal next time.”
“Senior brother, you don’t need to be so polite with me. How have you been these past two years?” Gu Susu asked first.
“Just so-so, I’m getting by. As for you, you must have suffered a lot outside with your child, right?”