He didn't mention that he and Su Xiaonan had already divorced: "Although we can't see each other for a month, I'll have the nanny deliver meals to you. Don't eat takeout; it's bad for your health." The message was followed by a blushing, smiling soybean face.

Shi Qi replied with a simple "Okay" and didn't send anything else.

A month passed quickly. I don't know what Gu Yu was thinking about every day. After a month apart, his favorability towards her had gradually increased to 65.

On the last day, as Shi Qi had said, he would give Gu Yu an answer.

So, after getting off work in the evening, he asked Gu Yu to bring him dinner himself.

Gu Yu did not reply to him. Just a moment later, Gu Yu knocked on Shi Qi's door with a lunchbox in hand.

Shi Qi led him to the dining table and asked, "Have you eaten?"

Gu Yu shook his head, then nodded.

Shi Qi chuckled and said, "You should finish your meal before you come."

Gu Yu showed no intention of getting up, but simply shook his head and said, "It's okay, I'll wait for you to finish eating."

After wiping his mouth, Shi Qi took a small red booklet out of the pocket of his pajamas and placed it on the table. It had three words printed on it: "Divorce Certificate".

Without even looking at the document, Shi Qi said directly, "I'm telling you my answer now—I'm willing to try being with you."

Gu Yu's heart, which had been pounding, immediately relaxed, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

"Really?" His eyes shone as if they were filled with starlight.

Shi Qi nodded affirmatively.

Gu Yu stood up, a smile creeping onto his face: "Can I... hug you?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Qi also stood up. Gu Yu stepped forward, put his arm around Shi Qi's waist, and gently held him in his arms, his movements careful, as if afraid of scaring him away.

I had only been looking at her and thought her waist looked very slim under her clothes, and now that I've picked her up, it's definitely true.

In the past month, he has argued with his parents because of his divorce from Su Xiaonan, and media reports have put him in the spotlight several times. Even his usually stable stocks have fallen a bit.

But just for this one moment, it was all worth it.

After a long while, Shi Qi patted his back: "That's about enough, isn't it?" Strangely, he didn't seem to dislike Gu Yu's touch anymore. Gu Yu released his hand, a gentle smile still on his face.

Gu Yu's favorability +10, Destiny Value -5

For once, Shi Qi smiled at him and said, "Let's go back and eat."

"Before we part, may I have a farewell kiss?"

Shi Qi said irritably, "Don't push your luck... come closer."

Gu Yu lowered his head and moved closer to him, and then a soft, warm touch landed on his cheek. That fleeting kiss was like a tickle on his heart, leaving a pleasant tingling sensation.

What to do? He wanted to pull the person over and kiss her... In the end, Gu Yu left reluctantly.

007: "Host, you seem very happy."

"Really?" Shi Qi touched the corner of his slightly upturned lips, a smile he himself noticed. He subtly pulled the corner of his lips down again: "Where did you go just now?"

Just now, when Gu Yu was holding him, he noticed that the dog that was floating in mid-air had suddenly disappeared.

007: "Hmm... this should be a way to protect the host's privacy, just like I'm not there when you're taking a shower."

The next day, Shi Qi had just woken up when she saw a message from Gu Yu that had been sent a few minutes earlier: "Good morning, boyfriend."

Shi Qi casually sent a message, "Hmm, good morning," displaying his usual self. Gu Yu on the other end sighed almost imperceptibly, "How indifferent."

But Gu Yu knew that Shi Qi was just like that, so he thought, "Oh well, there's plenty of time."

----

In Shi Qi's office, he placed his phone in front of 007 to show him.

Today's headline news: Commander Wen found his long-lost granddaughter, and the two embraced and wept.

The accompanying picture shows a hunched old man embracing a woman. The woman is none other than Su Xiaonan, who recently divorced Gu Yu.

"What's going on?" This part is not mentioned at all in the plot.

007 explained, "Generally speaking, if the mission progresses too quickly, the Heavenly Dao of the small world will correct the world, which will cause a situation like this."

007 added, "The female lead's affection for the male lead is now at least 40." Enough to make them a couple...

It seems he'll have to improvise based on the unfolding plot.

At noon, Shi Qi received another message from Gu Yu: "Have you eaten?"

Shi Qi: "Not yet."

Before Gu Yu could reply, the landline next to him rang: "Mr. Shi, someone from Mingcheng says they have something for you."

"Have someone bring the things up."

Shortly after, the secretary placed a thermos on the table. Then, the phone vibrated again.

Gu Yu: "Did you receive your lunch? Eat well."

Shi Qi opened the lunchbox, which contained two dishes and a soup: sweet and sour pork, stir-fried greens, and seaweed soup.

Gu Yu was indeed very thoughtful. Ever since Shi Qi started eating at his place, he would always have the housekeeper prepare a few sweet dishes for him separately.

Thinking about it this way, if you consider your current life as your own, living with Gu Yu is indeed a good choice.

In the evening, a black Bentley was parked in front of Yunhui Building. It was not a Shiqi car.

Before he could even get close, the rear window rolled down, and Gu Yu looked at him from inside.

"I've come to pick you up." Gu Yu smiled and gestured for him to get in the car.

Shi Qi got on the bus and sat next to him.

Gu Yu tilted his head and asked, "Shall we go out for dinner tonight?" Shi Qi nodded, agreeing to his suggestion. The two went to the same restaurant as last time.

This time, Gu Yu thoughtfully ordered dishes for Shi Qi as well.

When the dishes were served, Shi Qi was stunned, because the ones Gu Yu had ordered for him were exactly the same as the ones he had ordered himself last time.

He has a good memory...

He had only taken a few steps out of the private room when a very familiar female voice came from behind him: "Gu Yu?"

Upon hearing this, the two turned around, and sure enough, it was Su Xiaonan, or rather, Wen Xiaonan: "Mr. Shi." Wen Xiaonan greeted Shi Qi, but if she still showed enthusiasm towards Gu Yu, then this "Mr. Shi" was completely indifferent.

Gu Yu: "Miss Wen, is there anything I can help you with?" he asked in a lukewarm tone.

"Nothing much, just wanted to say hello. Are you discussing business?"

"Sorry, this is our own business." The unspoken message is 'None of your business.'

Wen Xiaonan didn't feel embarrassed. She used to be from a different world than them, but things were different now. Most of these businessmen had to curry favor with her.

Thinking of this, Wen Xiaonan tucked the hair behind her ear and smiled confidently, "If there are no further plans, could we speak privately?" She was clearly speaking to Gu Yu.

Just as he was about to speak, Gu Yu felt his clothes being gently tugged.

Gu Yu glanced at Shi Qi slightly to the side. The man still had a cold expression on his face, as if he wasn't the one who had just pulled his clothes.

Gu Yu's favorability +3

Wen Xiaonan, whose attention was focused on Gu Yu, did not notice Shi Qi's subtle movements. She only saw Gu Yu glance at Shi Qi before turning his head away and saying, "Sorry, we have something urgent to attend to."

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