Li Tingqin’s gaze made Gu Chen suddenly realize something. He looked at him with sympathy, considering that before his retirement, he had also worked long hours like Mr. Li.

Given that Mr. Li was such a dedicated boss, he had probably worked a full day in Country A, then took a 12-hour flight back. Working non-stop for 24 hours and still planning to have a late-night heart-to-heart with him—truly full of energy and emotionally stable.

Gu Chen sighed and said, “Mr. Li, you’ve had a tiring journey; you should get some rest soon.”

Sigh, it wasn’t easy for Mr. Li either—earning money for two people to spend. In just half a month, he had already transferred 11 million to him. As an experienced retiree, he felt he should help Mr. Li out.

Li Tingqin was indeed quite tired but hadn’t forgotten his purpose for returning home. Since Gu Chen wanted to rest, he said, “Alright, then let’s rest for tonight.”

Gu Chen stood up, glanced at the three rooms in the suite, and asked, “So how are we going to sleep tonight?

Li Tingqin’s gaze was calm as he said, “Just do as you wish.” He didn’t expect anything unusual to happen tonight.”

Gu Chen, not hesitating, nodded and said, “Then I’ll take this room.”

The room he chose had a clean, simple style and seemed to be a secondary bedroom of the suite.

Li Tingqin hesitated for a moment but, having already said to follow Gu Chen’s wishes, he didn’t add anything further. “Alright.” He then walked into the main bedroom.

When Gu Chen went to take a shower and saw the pairs of custom bathrobes on the rack next to the bathroom, he suddenly realized something: “…”

He really knows how to pick, doesn’t he? 🙂

It seemed that both he andMr. Li liked this minimalist interior style.

Oh well, it’s always a bit awkward at first, but there won’t be any used items here.

However, as Gu Chen lay down on the bed, he could still feel Li Tingqin’s strong presence psychologically, as this was his regular private space.

However, Gu Chen found that he had already gotten used to it. He had been sleeping in Mr. Li’s bed for a week at the old house, up until last night.

Moreover, it seemed that Mr. Li was consistent with personal items; the beds and pillows were the same wherever he stayed. Moving to this new room felt like a seamless transition, and there was no discomfort at all.

So, Gu Chen simply closed his eyes and went to sleep, focusing on restoring his kidneys.

Though Li Tingqin was slightly unaccustomed to the bedding in this room, he slept soundly due to his travel fatigue.

After a full night’s rest, he, as a 28-year-old man, experienced a natural and vigorous physiological response.

Even though they were legally married, he had no intention of overstepping boundaries with Gu Chen at the moment.

Having been single for years, he had yet to find the kind of partner he desired. Marrying Gu Chen was a sign that he had become indifferent to marriage. Yet, Gu Chen seemed like a gradually unfolding mystery, growing increasingly intriguing and making him want to explore further.

Their partnership seemed like just the beginning of a new relationship.

Li Tingqin adjusted the wedding ring on his ring finger, gradually calming down, and got up to freshen up.

After he finished washing up, he glanced at the time—7:30. He wondered if Ah Chen was awake.

But as soon as he opened the door, he saw the young man looking up and saying, “Mr. Li, you’re awake.”

The young man sat quietly in the living room, a book resting on his lap. The morning sun streamed through the window, casting a warm, diagonal light on him and illuminating one side of his profile.

Suddenly, Li Tingqin felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation and serenity.

This peaceful moment was truly perfect.

Gu Chen seemed to have been sitting there for quite some time. He stretched his body and, with a lazy voice, said, “There’s some honey water prepared on the bar. Since you’ve just woken up, President Li, you should have some.”

As he spoke, he got up, went to the bar, picked up a glass, checked the water temperature, added a bit of hot water, and then handed it to Li Tingqin.

Li Tingqin took a good look at him, drank half of the honey water, and said, “The weather’s cleared up today. Ah Chen, where would you like to go?”

However, Gu Chen replied, “I haven’t done my workout yet. Let’s start with that.”

Li Tingqin nodded. He also had a habit of working out, but today was supposed to be spent accompanying Ah Chen, so he didn’t mind the day being taken up by exercise. He just wondered if Ah Chen had suggested going to the gym to accommodate his lifestyle habits.

The suite even had a small, exclusive gym. With this setup, they didn’t even need to leave the room. They changed from their homewear into workout clothes and then moved to the gym.

Since they were going to exercise, Li Tingqin didn’t waste time chatting and started his workout at his own pace.

Compared to loose homewear, workout clothes were more fitted, and during the exercise, his muscles tensed up, making his physique even more pronounced. Gu Chen, who was leisurely warming up on the treadmill, couldn’t help but glance several times at Mr.  Li’s perfect six-pack abs.

The original owner’s body still needed some work to achieve this level, and it would take time. Initially, he had chosen Tai Chi for its gradual approach, as it wasn’t suitable for intense exercise, but that didn’t stop him from appreciating Li Tingqin’s workout.

Gu Chen watched for a while, noting how President Li’s firm grip on the equipment made his forearm muscles look perfect. Then, observing Li Tingqin doing chest presses, he saw that his pectoral muscles were also impressive. President Li was indeed an exceptional boss in every way.

As Li Tingqin’s usual workout time approached the halfway mark, he noticed that Gu Chen was still walking on the treadmill. He thought to himself that Ah Chen was indeed a considerate person, taking the time to exercise alongside him.

Gu Chen, having admired Li Tingqin enough, finally turned his attention back to his own workout, feeling quite pleased. Marrying Li Tingqin seemed like a good decision; exercising with such an aesthetically pleasing and disciplined man every day was certainly enjoyable.

After their workout, both were a bit sweaty. Gu Chen first ordered breakfast through room service before heading to the shower.

After showering, they emerged from their rooms with damp hair. The meal Gu Chen had arranged was already delivered—some nourishing porridge and refreshing side dishes. Gu Chen said, “After a long journey, it’s good to have some light porridge, like mung bean oat porridge. It detoxifies and helps with fatigue…”

He added with concern, “You’re working so hard at such a young age, running on a 24-hour schedule. If you don’t take proper care of yourself, you might suffer a sudden health issue one day.”

These are lessons he learned as Mr. Gu.

There were many varieties of porridge on the table, and the hotel chef had prepared them deliciously. After his workout, Li Tingqin was indeed quite hungry. He chose the mung bean oat porridge that Gu Chen had suggested, and found it incredibly soothing. Ah Chen was truly thoughtful.

When Assistant Chen arrived from home to start work, he saw the two men having breakfast. However, he noticed something unusual—why did both gentlemen seem to have taken a shower so early in the morning?

But then again, it was probably normal; after all, it was like a reunion after a long separation.

Assistant Chen greeted them, “Good morning, President Li, Mr. Gu. Do you have any plans for today? I can make the arrangements.”

Sitting across from each other while eating breakfast, Li Tingqin asked, “Ah Chen, where would you like to go?”

Gu Chen sighed, “Actually, I don’t want to go anywhere. We traveled a lot yesterday, and tonight you’ll be flying again. Isn’t it better to just stay and rest in the hotel?”

Li Tingqin looked at him. The flight from City A to City H didn’t actually take that long; the real long-distance travel was his own. Li Tingqin sighed inwardly and said, “Ah Chen, just tell me where you want to go. Don’t think too much about it.”

Gu Chen replied calmly, “I really don’t want to go out. It’s Sunday today, and there will be a lot of people.”

Given that President Li would need to go to the airport in the evening, it felt like a special forces-level trip. He thought it over and decided it was too tiring, not suitable for a retiree or even a high-intensity working boss.

Li Tingqin frowned. Could it be that Ah Chen had some social anxiety? But seeing that Gu Chen was serious, he didn’t press the matter. He told Assistant Chen, “You should go back and spend time with your family. There’s no need to stay here with us. We’ll stay at the hotel today. You can come back in the evening to take me to the airport.”

Assistant Chen nodded. “Alright, President Li.” A day together in the hotel sounded quite nice, like a small honeymoon.

After Assistant Chen left, the two finished breakfast.

Gu Chen thoughtfully suggested, “How about having two massage therapists come to the room to help relax your shoulders and neck? Although you did exercise earlier, long hours of desk work can still cause discomfort.” Taking care of the neck should start when one is young.

Li Tingqin agreed, “…Alright.”

Was this a bit too bland? And was he the one accompanying Ah Chen or the other way around?

But, he realized that Ah Chen was indeed a very gentle person.

However, by the time they reached their third light, health-conscious meal in the evening, Li Tingqin began to find it a bit monotonous. Even though he was about to board a plane, it didn’t need to be this extreme. Li Tingqin sighed, “Ah Chen, next time you can choose dishes you like. There’s no need to be this restrictive.”

“Alright,” Gu Chen agreed. He also found the food rather bland. After eating like this for a week at the old house and now again, he was almost at his limit. But since he was focusing on light muscle gain, he decided to stick with it a bit longer. Seeing that President Li was also suffering through this, he added with a hint of a smile, “Next time you’re back, let’s go have hot pot.”

Li Tingqin felt a sigh of relief. Finally, things felt normal again. What young person doesn’t enjoy hot pot? It was a good thing Ah Chen had only stayed at the old house for a week and hadn’t been completely brainwashed by his grandfather.

Despite spending an entire day in the hotel, Li Tingqin felt that the time had passed quickly. Ah Chen was truly a person who made every gesture and action comfortable. It felt as if he had undergone a complete relaxation and healing, both physically and mentally.

As they were leaving, Li Tingqin received a call from his grandfather. “Did you take your husband out today? Xiao Gu is a good young man, but he’s too reserved and introverted. You need to take him out more and help him become more open…”

Li Tingqin was puzzled. His grandfather rarely called him directly, so why was he suddenly concerned about these minor details?

Despite his confusion, Li Tingqin replied, “Grandpa, we didn’t go out today. We stayed at the hotel and rested. But Ah Chen isn’t introverted; he’s actually a very gentle person…”

Grandpa Li was taken aback. “So Xiao Gu won’t step out of the house at all, huh?”

But after a moment’s thought, he brightened up.

If Xiao Gu wasn’t “torturing” himself anymore, then let him “torture” his grandson instead! And since his grandson worked so hard and neglectfully, he really needed Xiao Gu’s “torture”!

Finally, Grandpa Li sighed contentedly, “Indeed, my grandson’s choice of husband is truly commendable!”

Li Tingqin was taken aback. He had grown up under his grandfather’s strict guidance and knew how difficult it was to earn his approval. Yet, Ah Chen had managed to win Grandpa Li’s approval in just one week?

It seemed that Li Tingqin wasn’t the only one who noticed Ah Chen’s excellence and gentleness.