Before we knew it, fourteen days had passed, and today is the last day of our island trip.
On this rare day, I didn't have to cook for myself; everything was prepared by the production team.
A delicious meal brought the journey to a close, marking the start of the return trip.
On the beach where they first met, Gu Wancheng watched the departing ship with a sense of melancholy.
She gently nudged Chaochao's back and said, "Go say goodbye to your friends."
Chaochao's spirits sank, and she said dejectedly, "Will we ever see each other again?"
Yes, we'll see each other again in a while.
"Really?"
"I never lie." Gu Wancheng nodded.
"Yay!" Chaochao exclaimed excitedly.
After saying that, he excitedly ran off to say goodbye to his friends.
" Wancheng, let's add each other as friends. Remember to bring Chaochao." Zhao Chengyu held up his phone and opened the QR code.
Gu Wancheng nodded and added him as a friend.
Zhao Chengyu: "I'll let you know the time later."
After saying that, he went to find Chu Yi'an and Xiaoxiao.
Although Xiaoxiao doesn't have a cell phone, he does have a smartwatch.
"Dad, I said goodbye to them." Chaochao's face was Tongtong, clearly showing she was overly excited.
Gu Wancheng smiled, patted his head, and nodded. "I'll take you to Xiaolin's house tomorrow."
"Okay~" Chaochao was even happier when he remembered that Xiaolin had invited him to eat apple pie, and he nodded quickly.
Gu Wancheng turned around and saw a black Rolls-Royce parked on the road. It was the car Bo Yizhou had seen upstairs that day. Was he here to pick them up?
Gu Wancheng pulled Chaochao towards the car. Chaochao's eyes lit up when she saw it, and she exclaimed loudly, "It's Father!"
"Mmm," Gu Wancheng responded softly.
As they approached, Bo Yizhou rolled down the car window.
Wearing a well-tailored gray suit, with a high nose bridge, thin lips, and a distinct facial structure, his dark eyes reflected his image. When Gu Wancheng met his eyes, Bo Yizhou gave her a captivating smile, and Gu Wancheng was momentarily stunned.
At this moment, he had some inexplicable thoughts, though he had them before.
"Father!" Chaochao excitedly clung to the car door. Bo Yizhou's lips twitched, and he said helplessly, "Get in the car."
After speaking, he looked at Gu Wancheng and his deep voice sounded in her ear, "Welcome back."
Gu Wancheng involuntarily curled his fingers, his eyelashes trembling slightly. He thought he would never forget this moment for the rest of his life.
"Get in the car, let's go home." Bo Yizhou and opened the door for him.
Gu Wancheng realized what was happening, nodded repeatedly, and got into the car.
Chaochao was already sitting there, leisurely curled up in the seat.
As the cool, crisp scent of cedarwood gradually intensified, Bo Yizhou sat down beside him. Gu Wancheng picked up Chaochao and placed her on her lap. Finally, her arms no longer felt empty. Holding the milky-smelling little dumpling tightly, she relaxed.
Chaochao:?.?
Looking at his menacing expression, Bo Yizhou saw that he really resembled a kitten with its neck being squeezed, and gently curled his lips.
I have something to tell you tonight.
Gu Wancheng: "Ah? Okay."
What are you nervous about?
"I'm not nervous, you're mistaken."
Chaochao, who was being held tightly: Really? I don't believe it.
Bo Yizhou remained silent.
The phone in her pocket vibrated. Gu Wancheng freed one hand; it was a message from Wen Shuyu.
Mom: Chengcheng, remember to bring Chaochao home for dinner tonight.
Gu Wancheng: Okay.
'Mom: Pats head jpg'
Gu Wancheng:･◡･'
Mom: By the way, don't bring that brat along. Your dad and I don't welcome him.
Gu Wancheng: What happened?
Gu Wancheng: Okay.
Putting her phone away, Gu Wancheng occasionally glanced at Bo Yizhou out of the corner of her eye.
But Bo Yizhou found this rather blatant and asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
Gu Wancheng withdrew her gaze, staring straight at the chair in front of her, and calmly said, "Mom wants Chaochao and me to go home for dinner tonight."
Bo Yizhou raised an eyebrow; he wasn't there.
"Oh."
"Ahem, did you offend them?" Gu Wancheng still couldn't control her damned curiosity.
Bo Yizhou frowned and said firmly, "No."
Gu Wancheng: Really? I don't believe it.
"Maybe it's menopause."
Do your parents know you're talking about crickets behind their backs?
He gave a curt reply, "Oh, okay."
I'll go with you tonight.
"But Grandma said she doesn't want to take you," Chaochao said loudly.
Bo Yizhou looked down at the little one in his arms and chuckled, "Have you finished your homework?"
Chaochao: I've behaved myself, please let me go. (jpg)
Chaochao fell silent. Gu Wancheng secretly smiled, but when she saw Bo Yizhou looking over, she quickly suppressed her smile.
"Grandpa Butler! I'm home!" As soon as Chaochao arrived at the door, she immediately broke free from Gu Wancheng's hug and nimbly got out of the car.
Butler Chen stood at the door, watching Chaochao run towards him, and smiled with satisfaction.
Then, he bowed to Bo Yizhou Gu Wancheng, saying, "Sir, Mr. Gu, welcome home."
Bo Yizhou's lips twitched, he nodded, and turned to Gu Wancheng, saying, "He likes watching domineering CEO stories."
Gu Wancheng's surprised gaze secretly swept over Butler Chen. Appearances can be deceiving; Butler Chen, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, you actually have a die-hard fan of domineering CEOs?
"Why don't you go upstairs and rest for a bit?" Bo Yizhou in his ear.
Gu Wancheng nodded gently. Chaochao had already disappeared somewhere, and now that she was at home, she couldn't be bothered to care about her.
After such a long car ride, Gu Wancheng felt her bones were trembling. Back in her room, she went to the bathroom and filled the bathtub with water, deciding to take a soak later.
After filling the water tank, Gu Wancheng poured out some lavender essential oil that she had found in the cabinet. "Today I'm being a meticulous little piggy, oh dear~"
Taking off her clothes, "Mmm~"
As soon as he entered the water, the warm water enveloped his fair and smooth body, mixed with the fragrance of lavender essential oil, Gu Wancheng breathed a sigh of relief.
It feels so comfortable, I wish I could stay inside forever.
After soaking for a while, Gu Wancheng leaned against the edge of the bathtub, feeling drowsy. The bathtub was heated, so she wasn't worried about the water getting cold and catching a cold. Gu Wancheng didn't care whether she was sleepy or not; she could just take a nap here. Staying in the hot water was really comfortable.
Bo Yizhou spent more than ten days learning cooking skills. During that time, he kept sending unpalatable and failed dishes to the old house, which eventually led to Wen Shuyu and Bo Ting blocking him. But it wasn't a big problem. He had already learned how to cook and no longer made any failed dishes.
Considering that Gu Wancheng had just finished eating, Bo Yizhou decided to make a white fungus, milk, and goji berry soup, and started simmering it before setting off to pick them up early in the morning.
(Using unattractive white fungus makes it easier for the gelatinous substance to come out.)(｡•ᴗ-)_
I arrived too early and had to wait there for a while. It's been stewing for several hours since I got back.
Bo Yizhou scooped up a bowl himself and was about to take it upstairs when he remembered there was another small one. He grabbed a passing maid and asked her to go find Chaochao and call her back to drink.
Upon entering the room, he found no one there but noticed the bathroom was closed. Bo Yizhou put down the bowl, walked over naturally, and made no attempt to knock.
As soon as the door opened, Bo Yizhou's gaze was drawn to Gu Wancheng's fair and delicate shoulders. He had his eyes closed and was completely unaware that someone had barged in.
Bo Yizhou casually closed the door and approached step by step.