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

Su Maiqi pressed her entire body against him, hugging him tightly with both hands and burying her head in Gu Tingyu's chest.

She heard his heartbeat and finally felt at ease.

Tonight, she was really terrified. She thought she would never see the sun rise again, never see her sister, and never see Duoduo again.

I won't see Gu Tingyu anymore.

She never imagined she would die such a horrible death, not even a complete corpse, destined to become a wolf's dinner, torn to pieces and devoured.

It was digested beyond recognition.

But Gu Tingyu saved her. She didn't know if she was dreaming, but even if she was, the feeling was nice.

All she wanted to do was hold him tightly and listen to his heartbeat.

Her body gradually warmed up, her eyelids began to droop, and drowsiness slowly crept in. Listening to her reassuring heartbeat, Su Maiqi slowly drifted off to sleep.

Looking at the woman in his arms, Gu Tingyu finally relaxed, his breathing becoming even, but his hands still tightly encircled him.

Her face gradually relaxed, like a baby's, completely unguarded, giving people a sense of healing power.

It had been a very long time since he had felt this way. Since his father left, Gu Tingyu felt as if he had grown up overnight.

No one can protect him anymore, and he needs to grow up quickly so he can protect his mother.

He worked hard to grow up and study hard, trying his best not to worry his mother.

Later, he inadvertently discovered that his father's death might not have been a simple accident, and he found that his uncle and aunt seemed to have many secrets.

His life became like an arrow, standing on a taut string, destined to be released sooner or later.

He hasn't had a good night's sleep since, and he doesn't know where he can find peace of mind.

No one had ever trusted him like that before.

At that moment, he felt deeply trusted and relied upon by the woman beside him. This made him feel relaxed and safe.

Gu Tingyu felt his eyelids starting to droop. He held the woman in his arms tighter, letting his consciousness slowly fade until he drifted off to sleep.

This was the first time they fell asleep in each other's arms, slowly drifting off to sleep together.

Gu Tingyu slept very soundly, and in his dream he returned to his childhood, flying kites with his father in the fields.

The father helped the little boy lift the kite above his head, and then they started running against the wind until the kite began to sway in the air.

The little boy watched excitedly as the kite gradually rose into the sky. He gripped the spool tightly and adjusted the kite's height and direction according to his father's instructions.

As the kite soared higher and higher, the little boy's face beamed with a sense of accomplishment and joy.

He was running across the fields with a kite in his hand when suddenly someone appeared beside him—it was Tangtang.

She called out, "Brother Tingyu, wait for me, wait for me, I want to fly a kite too."

Little Gu Tingyu stopped, handed the rope to Tangtang, and taught her to wrap it around her hand twice and then hold it tightly.

He stopped, took a durian candy out of his pocket, unwrapped it, and then ran quickly to catch up with Tangtang and put the durian candy in her mouth.

Tangtang had an innocent and happy smile on her face, like a spring flower in full bloom.

They kept running and laughing, following the kites in the sky and the clouds.

The spring breeze blows through my hair and across my skin, as gently as a mother's hand.

So gentle, so comfortable.

As he ran, the person beside him became Su Maiqi, and Gu Tingyu himself turned into a young man.

They were running in a wide-open field, followed by two little kids who shouted, "Daddy, wait for me! Daddy, catch up with Mommy soon..."

Just as Gu Tingyu was about to catch Su Maiqi, Su Maiqi suddenly lost her footing and stopped screaming.

Gu Tingyu stopped and saw a black hole in front of him, about the size of a sewer manhole. It was so dark that he couldn't see the bottom and there was nothing there.

He instinctively wanted to jump down to save the child, but the child behind him ran over in terror, hugged him, and cried out, "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy..."

He sat blankly by the well, feeling as if a thousand arrows were piercing his heart, unable to move.

I felt a sharp pain in my chest, as if my heart was being torn apart.

He woke up abruptly and instinctively reached for the bedside, but it was empty. Su Maiqi had gotten up sometime earlier.

He picked up his phone and glanced at it. It was eight o'clock in the morning.

How come I slept for so long? It's been so many years since I woke up at eight o'clock.

He was about to get his clothes and get up when he saw Su Maiqi come out of the bathroom, already dressed and ready.

Seeing that Gu Tingyu had woken up, Su Maiqi walked over and said, "Thank you for last night."

Seeing that she had returned to normal and her expression was as usual, Gu Tingyu didn't say anything more.

He simply instructed, "The snow has been accumulating for quite some time recently, which may be due to wolves coming down from the nearby mountains to hunt for food. I've arranged for someone to add a wire fence to the forest area. Be careful when you come back recently."

"Okay, I asked Zhang Ma to make sea cucumber porridge. We'll eat together when you come down. I'll go to my sister's place after get off work tonight."

After Su Maiqi finished speaking, she went downstairs first.

Gu Tingyu quickly got up and washed up, pondering whether he should arrange for Su Mailou and Duoduo to spend the Spring Festival together this year.

This widow and her child are so lonely during the Lunar New Year.

When Gu Tingyu came downstairs, he saw Su Maiqi standing in front of the south-facing French window, looking outside. Her small figure, wearing a pink sweater, looked gentle yet resolute.

When Zhang Ma saw the young master come down, she quickly went to the kitchen to bring up the prepared food.

Su Maiqi also sat back down at the table.

During the meal, they were both busy eating and didn't talk; but both of them felt relaxed and comfortable, without the tension they used to feel.

Su Maiqi looked at the porridge in front of her. It was a warm, off-white color, garnished with bright green scallions and orange-red carrot shreds, as well as a few slices of fresh shrimp and crab meat.

The steam from the porridge rose slowly into the air, carrying an enticing aroma—a blend of the savory flavor of sea cucumber and the sweet fragrance of rice.

Su Maiqi carefully scooped up a spoonful and slowly brought it to her lips. The porridge was at the perfect temperature, neither too hot nor too cold.

She let the porridge linger on her tongue for a moment, savoring the flavor of each ingredient. The umami of the sea cucumber, the soft and sticky rice, the freshness of the vegetables, and the subtle spiciness of the ginger intertwined in her mouth, creating a complex yet harmonious taste experience.

She chewed slowly, feeling the texture of the food change in her mouth, from initially moist and soft to gradually becoming more delicate.

As the last mouthful of porridge slid down her throat, Su Maiqi felt a sense of satisfaction and peace. Having experienced the brush with death the previous night, she suddenly felt an overwhelming longing for the world.

I cherish the memory of this delicious bowl of seafood congee.