She went to the wrong table on a blind date and ended up getting married to a billionaire CEO.

The two talked until late at night, discussing everything from the design concept of the "Moonlight Flame" series to its market positioning and the arrangements made by the Paris company.

Gu Tingyu is not a professional in the jewelry industry, but he has a unique business acumen and can often offer insights from the perspective of consumers and the market that Su Maiqi has not considered.

Outside the window, night deepened, and the city's hustle and bustle gradually subsided, with only the distant neon lights still flickering, like reflections of distant stars scattered across the earth.

The warm yellow light from the bedside lamp enveloped the two of them, creating a peaceful and cozy atmosphere.

A faint floral fragrance filled the air, emanating from a small bouquet of flowers that Su Maiqi habitually kept in her bedroom. The scent was fresh and not overpowering, perfectly harmonizing the atmosphere of the room.

Gu Tingyu suddenly spoke up, "I can take Chengze with me to Paris."

This sentence is like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

Su Maiqi froze, looking up, unsure if she had misheard: "What?"

“I said,” Gu Tingyu’s voice was calm and firm, “I can take Chengze with me to Paris. The Gu Group already has Gu Tingxuan and Mo Yan, so they basically don’t need me.”

The management system for Chenxing's affairs is quite complete and mature. If there's anything truly necessary, I can come back.

Su Maiqi was speechless for a moment. She felt something warm rising from her lower abdomen, slowly spreading to her chest, then her throat, and finally welling up in her eyes, blurring her vision.

She wanted to say something, but felt unable to speak, or perhaps she was afraid that her choked voice would betray her emotions.

Moonlight streamed through the thin curtains, casting a hazy silver glow over the two of them.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment, and a wonderful sense of peace and warmth filled the air.

Gu Tingyu looked at Su Maiqi quietly, without urging or asking any questions. He simply gazed tenderly at the woman in front of him who was experiencing inner turmoil with his deep eyes.

She never imagined that Gu Tingyu would do this.

In her memory, Gu Tingyu had always been a very career-oriented person. Even though the matter of succession had been settled, he still devoted a lot of effort to the development of Chenxing.

And now, he is actually willing to temporarily put aside his work and accompany her to Paris, a sentiment that shocks and moves her deeply.

What moved her even more was that Gu Tingyu always seemed to be able to sense her deepest needs and concerns.

When she was passionate about her career, he gave her unconditional support;

When she felt reluctant and worried about the upcoming separation, he offered a solution at the opportune moment.

This meticulous care and understanding gave Su Maiqi an unprecedented sense of security and belonging.

“You don’t have to answer right away,” Gu Tingyu said softly when he saw her remain silent for a long time. “I just want you to know that you have this choice. Whatever decision you make, I will support you.”

Su Maiqi took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

She nodded slightly, and after a long pause, she finally found her voice: "We'll see how things go. Thank you."

These four simple words contain so much emotion and gratitude. Thank you for your understanding, thank you for your support, thank you for your thoughtfulness, thank you for your unconditional giving.

Gu Tingyu seemed to understand the deeper meaning in her words. He smiled slightly, a warm and inclusive smile, like a ray of sunshine in winter, dispelling all the gloom and cold.

The atmosphere between the two became much more relaxed, and the topic naturally shifted back to the "Moonlight Flame" project.

"Speaking of which, the name 'Moonlight Flame' is quite unique," Gu Tingyu asked curiously. "Was there any special source of inspiration for it?"

Su Maiqi's eyes lit up slightly, as if she had touched on a topic she particularly enjoyed: "This inspiration comes from an ancient legend."

Her voice became soft and captivating, like a mother telling a fairy tale:

"Legend has it that the moon goddess fell in love with a mortal, but the rules of the divine realm forbid gods from falling in love with mortals."

To be able to see her beloved, the moon goddess transforms a ray of her light into flames and descends to earth every night.

This flame, though bright as fire, was not scorching; instead, it carried the coolness and gentleness unique to moonlight.

Gu Tingyu listened attentively, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and admiration.

"The design concept for this series is to capture a beauty that is both bright and soft, both vibrant and refreshing."

Su Maiqi continued, her finger lightly swiping across the design sketches on the screen, "Each piece attempts to express this contradictory yet harmonious aesthetic."

Gu Tingyu nodded thoughtfully: "This story is beautiful, and it's also very suitable for turning into design inspiration."

He paused, as if pondering something, then asked, "So, what was the final ending of the story of the moon goddess and that mortal?"

Su Maiqi smiled slightly, a hint of mystery in her eyes: "There are many versions of the ending in the legend. Some say that the moon goddess eventually returned to the heavens, while others say that she gave up her divine status for love and became a mortal."

But my favorite version is that the mortal was not an ordinary person; he was the sun god incarnated as a mortal to experience the joys and sorrows of human life.

After discovering each other's true identities, the two decided to create a new world together, a realm neither belonging to heaven nor earth, but solely to the two of them.

"There, moonlight and sunlight intertwine, creating a unique radiance that combines the heat of the sun with the gentleness of the moon—this is the legendary 'Moonlight Flame.'"

After listening, Gu Tingyu's eyes flashed with admiration: "This ending is perfect and very creative."

Su Maiqi nodded, a satisfied smile on her face: "So I hope this series can convey this unique aesthetic—the harmony and balance that arises from the collision of two seemingly contradictory elements."

“Just like us,” Gu Tingyu suddenly said, his tone carrying a deeper meaning, “we also found our balance point through constant clashes and adjustments.”

Su Maiqi was taken aback for a moment, then understood what he meant, and a faint blush appeared on her face.

She didn't respond, but a warm feeling welled up inside her.

Yes, that's true.

One is passionate like fire, the other is calm like ice; one pursues freedom, the other values ​​responsibility; one yearns for the wider world, the other cherishes a stable family.

Two seemingly contradictory souls gradually found common ground through their long-term interaction, like moonlight and flame, creating a unique and beautiful radiance in an seemingly impossible union.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and when the two looked out the window again, the east was already turning a pale white, and a new day was about to begin.

"It's time to rest," Gu Tingyu said softly, stretching. "Xiao Chengze will wake up soon."

Su Maiqi then realized they had been chatting all night, and a tired but satisfied smile appeared on her face: "Yes, it's time to rest."

Sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains, casting golden rays onto the floor.

Gu Tingyu gently embraced Su Maiqi, and she leaned against his shoulder, closing her eyes.

That night, Su Maiqi slept soundly.