Nan Zhou finished washing up and went downstairs to the dining room.
In the dining room, the Alpha seated at the head of the table had an outstanding presence.
Age seemed only to have added maturity and distinction to his handsome face, giving it another kind of unparalleled charm.
His deep eyes revealed wisdom honed by experience, yet when he looked at the person beside him, they suddenly filled with youthful vitality and tenderness.
Noticing Nan Zhou's gaze, Gu Jinchao and Nan Yuan, who sat beside him speaking softly to him, both looked toward the dining room entrance.
"You're up?" Gu Jinchao said, his deep voice carrying an inherent stern authority.
Nan Yuan beckoned to Nan Zhou. "Xiao Bao, come sit. I had the kitchen make your favorites."
Nan Zhou glanced at Gu Zheng, who was hammering away at his keyboard in the corner as though hoping to turn invisible and pretend he wasn't there, then walked over to the dining table and sat beside Nan Yuan.
A maid came over, and the butler brought the delicious breakfast to the table.
"Honey, try this. I made it this morning." Nan Yuan placed a small plate of pastries in front of Gu Jinchao.
The pastries looked very delicate, but gave off a strange smell.
When Nan Yuan picked one up and held it out to Gu Jinchao, Nan Zhou pressed his lips together and leaned back. Gu Zheng, who appeared busy but was actually watching, abruptly stopped typing as well.
Under everyone's gaze, Gu Jinchao opened his mouth and took a bite of the strangely smelling pastry.
"Is it good?" Nan Yuan asked.
Gu Jinchao picked up his coffee and took a sip, then nodded. "Very good. Your cooking never disappoints me."
Then, before Nan Yuan could speak, he looked toward