Susu knew he had been working very hard lately, so she always prepared plenty of food for him every night.
Tonight, Tianyi returned earlier than usual, before ten o'clock.
He ate the delicious food in the dining room, while Susu sat beside him, occasionally serving him dishes.
She asked him with concern, "How late do you have to work every day? Can't you send someone to oversee it?"
"The group has invested heavily in this project, and there can be no mistakes. I feel more at ease working alongside the technicians at the factory myself."
After Tianyi finished speaking, he thought about how An Jing was originally supposed to go. However, seeing that An Jing's wounds had only recently healed, he insisted that An Jing stay at the group to handle official documents.
He decided to handle this arduous task himself.
"Alright, but don't work yourself too hard," Susu said, and then poured him another bowl of soup.
Tianyi smiled, his eyes shining as he looked at her. "Don't worry, I have plenty of energy. Are you feeling neglected lately? Otherwise, I can show you how energetic I am later."
Susu directly picked up a piece of pork rib and stuffed it into his mouth, pretending to be annoyed. "You're so annoying! Even with so many dishes, I can't shut you up."
Tianyi ate the pork rib, still teasing her with his eyes.
She nudged his arm and said seriously, "Stop fooling around, I have something to tell you."
"What is it?"
"Today I received an invitation from my former orphanage. They're holding a 150th-anniversary celebration and have invited many people who grew up in the orphanage and have contributed to society to gather and celebrate."
"Hmm, are you going with Su Kangxi?"
Susu replied, "Kangxi isn't sure if he'll have time then. I want to visit the place, perhaps as a sightseeing trip and to do some charity work."
"That's up to you. The children there are indeed quite pitiful. You can donate some funds on my behalf too," Tianyi agreed. "I'll have bodyguards accompany you."
"Aren't you going? You saved quite a few people at the orphanage last time. The director should have invited you too, right?" Susu actually wanted to go with him.
Tianyi recalled the unanswered calls from unknown numbers today, and perhaps the director had called.
"I'm afraid I might not have time either. When is the celebration?"
Susu quickly said, "In a week. But if you really can't make it, I'll take Tiantian and Hengheng with me. That way, they can also experience how difficult it is for children without parents, so they don't become too spoiled."
"Let Hengheng go with you, but Tiantian can stay. That place is remote. A boy can get some experience, but I can't bear to have my little princess go," Tianyi said, acting like a doting father.
Susu said helplessly, "Okay, but don't spoil Tiantian too much with this attitude."
"My daughter can never be spoiled. She will surely be the most beautiful and intelligent girl in the world," Tianyi said, his eyes sparkling.
"Yes, yes, unique," Susu agreed, playing along. After all, Tiantian and Hengheng were still young. She hoped Tianyi would learn to adjust his parenting style as he accompanied them in their growth.
Tianyi pulled her into his arms and said, "You have good taste."
"What do you mean? I'm Tiantian's biological mother, aren't I? Don't you think our children are the best, just like I do?" Susu protested, as if he were the only one who doted on their children.
Tianyi whispered in her ear, "Make sure you don't leave the sight of the bodyguards then..."
"No need. I want to invite Daisy. I haven't seen her in a long time. This is a good opportunity to invite her along, just like a trip," Susu had already planned.
Tianyi completely trusted Daisy's skills. "Alright, with Daisy accompanying you, I have nothing to worry about."
Susu strongly expressed her wish again, saying, "It would be best if you could go too."
"If I have time, I'll definitely accompany you," Tianyi said, holding her tighter. "I'm full, and I'm back to full strength."
Susu understood his implication, her cheeks flushing. "Stop fooling around. You should get some rest, you have a busy day tomorrow."
Tianyi insisted on demonstrating his energy and strength, carrying her to the bedroom upstairs.
"No matter how busy I am, I won't neglect you."
Susu's heart warmed, but she still thought of him and said, "I don't feel neglected. You're not away from home all the time. You're already busy enough with work, I don't want you to exhaust yourself."
"You underestimate me," Tianyi said, taking off his shirt and doing a few bodybuilding poses to show off his biceps.
Susu almost burst out laughing. Fearing his persistence, she said, "Okay, okay, you're amazing. I'll go take a bath first, you wait for me obediently."
After saying that, she immediately ran into the bathroom, locked the door, and giggled to herself for a while before starting her bath.
When she came out after her bath, she was actually looking forward to his playful advances.
However, she found him already asleep, sprawled on the bed. She smiled and shook her head, gently covering him with a light blanket.
She gazed at his handsome face. When he slept, the corners of his mouth would curve upwards unconsciously, as if he were a smiling child.
Only she knew that this man, who could command the world outside, could also be like a naive child at times.
Susu slowly lay down beside him, placing a hand on his waist, only wishing for a lifetime of companionship like this.
...
A week later, due to the glass factory's trial run consistently failing to meet the expected international quality standards, Tianyi was unable to accompany Susu to the orphanage for the event.
Kangxi also had a case under investigation and regretfully could not go with Susu.
Fortunately, Susu had invited Daisy in advance and brought Hengheng along, with Xiao Lin driving.
They chatted and laughed happily on the way, enjoying the journey.
Although Daisy was not an orphan herself, she was quite interested in the orphanage, which Susu said was over a hundred years old.
After an eight-hour drive, Xiao Lin and Daisy, who were visiting for the first time, looked at the castle-like stone houses in the mountains with great admiration.
"How did people build such sturdy houses a hundred years ago?" Daisy exclaimed.
Xiao Lin said, "That missionary back then must have wanted to build a castle in the mountains. This is definitely a historical and cultural building."
"Yes, this building has long been included in the cultural protection scope," Susu said, smiling as she held Hengheng's small hand.
"I'll go park the car in the designated spot. You guys go in first," Xiao Lin said, returning to the car.
Daisy stretched her limbs and said, "Susu, the natural environment where you spent your childhood is truly beautiful. It's kept your skin so radiant."
Susu smiled and walked ahead with Hengheng. Upon reaching the main entrance, she presented the electronic invitation on her phone. The staff member in charge of reception led them to a renovated dormitory.
"Ms. Gu, this is the room arranged for you. Please contact me if you need anything," the staff member said, handing her a schedule. "The celebration activities for the next two days are arranged here. The director has also specifically arranged for you to speak on stage."
"Me? Have me speak?" Susu looked at the event schedule in surprise. "But I'm completely unprepared."