At this moment, the phone displayed in large numbers — 13:06. Gu Zixuan was in a mess, which meant that she had completely missed her morning shift. If she didn’t hurry, she’d likely miss her afternoon shift as well. She quickly glanced around, finding herself alone in the empty bedroom. Feng Chengjin was already nowhere to be seen... Pressing her lips, she supported her forehead, speechlessly wanting to get out of bed to find her pajamas. But as soon as she moved, she felt as though her whole body was falling apart. Even her arms lacked the strength to lift, dropping heavily back onto the bed. Lying in bed, she strained to look at her hand. Recalling last night’s wild adventure, even Feng Chengjin hadn’t spared her wrists, leaving marks, she became even more disoriented. How can one have such stamina? Is he really a thirty-four-year-old man? Gu Zixuan lay in bed, pondering gloomily. Until the door was gently pushed open. It seemed to hear a noise, and perhaps curious about whether she was awake at this hour, Feng Chengjin came in holding a spatula in one hand, leaning against the door frame as he pushed the door open. In that instant their eyes met, Gu Zixuan gazed at him in his white shirt and black suit pants, radiating lazy elegance. In the twilight, he appeared bathed in a golden aura. Feng Chengjin also let his gaze fall on her various marks, enticingly pink. The exposed white lotus arm reminded him of her embrace from last night. With that, Gu Zixuan blushed even more in turmoil. She quickly grabbed the quilt to cover herself, teasingly, "What are you looking at? What’s there to see?" Gu Zixuan’s voice was gentle, even when teasing, there wasn’t much anger, rather a hint of coquettishness. Thus, Feng Chengjin couldn’t help but let his lips curl up. Checking the kitchen where the fire was already turned down, he walked into the bedroom. Setting the spatula down, he took a seat on the edge of the bed. Leaning in, he wrapped his arm around Gu Zixuan, as if playfully, he intentionally came close to her lips, "Hungry?" Gu Zixuan was stunned for a moment, looking at the starry twinkle in his eyes. How could she not be hungry after sleeping till this hour? Especially with Feng Chengjin opening the door. She could smell something fragrant wafting in from the kitchen. But remembering last night... Gu Zixuan knew well what Feng Chengjin’s words implied. Looking at his not-so-perfectly buttoned shirt, with three buttons undone, revealing his chiselled chest muscles as he leaned in. Gu Zixuan blushed further, using the quilt to shield herself more securely, murmuring, "If I say I’m hungry, will you pounce on me again?" Feng Chengjin chuckled softly, mischief twinkling in his eyes, as he began unbuttoning his shirt, "You might want to give it a try." Seeing Feng Chengjin actually going for it, Gu Zixuan was genuinely frightened, almost choking on cold air. His expression was intensely amusing, which caused Feng Chengjin to chuckle deeper, affectionately pressing a kiss on her lips, murmuring, "Just teasing you, get up for some food, you must be starving." He had heard Gu Zixuan’s stomach growling last night, actually, he even prepared breakfast this morning but never expected her to be so exhausted, sleeping without waking, feeling tender, he just didn’t call her. With one arm, he wrapped around her waist, lifting her to sit up, despite her lack of strength. Realizing he was playing with her, Gu Zixuan, displeased, punched his chest playfully, "Bad person." The action was so teasingly enticing that Feng Chengjin smiled, saying, "If you throw another punch, I won’t guarantee what might happen." Feeling Feng Chengjin’s arm grow firmer for an instant, Gu Zixuan dared not move at all. Feng Chengjin chuckled softly, sensing he’d found her weakness. Fetching clothes, he handed them to her, saying, "I’ll go check the pot." With Gu Zixuan blushing shyly, afraid to change clothes in front of him, he walked out with a smile. Gu Zixuan was embarrassed because Feng Chengjin’s emotional intelligence was exceptionally high... But she didn’t have much time to dwell because if she didn’t get up, she’d also be late for the afternoon shift. After washing up, Gu Zixuan stood up straight for a moment to adjust to the inexplicable weakness in her legs today, pursing her lips, she tidied herself up before stepping out. In the dining room, Feng Chengjin had already prepared French sautéed halibut and puff pastry onion soup, pan-seared veal, and was now seemingly making cheese-baked lobster. Gu Zixuan had seen Feng Chengjin’s cooking skills before, but never . He could make even grand meals? Moreover, Feng Chengjin’s dishes looked better than many star-rated restaurants. Unique plating, accompanied by a full sensory experience of taste, aroma, and visual appeal. Finally, as she sniffed the aroma of baked lobster, she noticed Feng Chengjin opening another oven as if he were baking dessert. The fragrance made her smell the buckwheat and hawthorn cake sensation. So, Gu Zixuan couldn’t help but admire; living with a versatile man feels like floating on clouds. Unable to resist, her stomach growled again. "How much longer until we can eat?" Gu Zixuan pursed her lips. Feng Chengjin was momentarily stunned, because this was the first time he’d seen Gu Zixuan set aside her dining reservations. The corners of his lips curled into a profound smile, realizing that she might really be hungry, "Almost ready, if you’re hungry, start eating first." Despite the suggestion, Gu Zixuan, ever courteous, felt a slight blush and stepped forward to help wash plates and cutlery, "Let’s eat together." Insisting on waiting despite her hunger left Feng Chengjin slightly startled, and he gently arched his eyebrows. After preparing the meal, Feng Chengjin went to awaken the wine, taking a seat opposite her at the dining table, observing the ravenous and happily eating Gu Zixuan, his lips twitched, "Slow down, no one is going to snatch it from you." "Time’s running out. If I don’t eat quickly, I won’t make it to my afternoon shift." Checking the time, which was already 13:37, Gu Zixuan calculated the journey and felt a little rushed. Feng Chengjin paused while pouring wine into the crystal glass, "Going to work?" Gu Zixuan froze for a moment, looking at Feng Chengjin’s expression. Checking again, realizing she hadn’t been to work all morning, it seemed... she hadn’t received calls from Xi Ruo or any colleague. An indescribable feeling surged in her heart, and she stopped cutting the steak, asking, "You didn’t ask for leave for me, did you?" "Of course I did," Feng Chengjin laughed, noticing her struggling weakly, cutting steak without strength today. He reached out, pushed the crystal glass to her side, shook his head, "I wouldn’t be so heartless as to make my woman go to work in this state, so I asked for two days’ leave for you. Including the weekend, you’ll rest for four days, go to work next week." Gu Zixuan had to admit that hearing those four words made her face flush uncontrollably and quickly turn red, her heart pounding faster. But considering Feng Chengjin’s utterly brazen remark, she was embarrassed, "Asked for two days?" Feng Chengjin nodded, pulling her plate closer to himself and began cutting the beef for her, "Is there a problem?" Feeling Feng Chengjin’s meticulous care, Gu Zixuan became even more moved, though couldn’t hide the chaos in her heart, "I’ve only been at the company for over two weeks, and half the time I’ve taken leave?" Feng Chengjin: "So what?" "What’s so what?" Gu Zixuan was a bit speechless in confusion, "Not to mention the project might be delayed, even if not, I’m not you. You’re the CEO, you can go to the company whenever you want, but I have to follow at least the company’s protocols. Otherwise, people will gossip." This time, Feng Chengjin directly grabbed her hand and clasped it in his palm, seriously looking at her, he smiled, "I said, Mrs. Feng can go to work anytime she wants. Besides..." Seeing the slight trembling and shyness in Gu Zixuan’s eyes, he glanced at her neck, her body, "Going in this state, won’t people talk more?" Thinking about the marks on her neck that couldn’t be covered. Then feeling Feng Chengjin’s seductive gesture, kissing her fingertips, gently caressing... As Gu Zixuan’s face turned red with embarrassment, she snatched her hand back with slight irritation, "Isn’t it all your doing?" Her shyness made Feng Chengjin smile even wider, he chuckled softly and glanced at Gu Zixuan’s now slowly recovering strength, any intense, deep thoughts had again... Swallowing his Adam’s apple, he said nothing and lowered his eyes to eat. After all, she had slept the whole morning without waking, and he was hungry again... Gu Zixuan wasn’t sure what Feng Chengjin was thinking, but felt what he said wasn’t wrong. Considering her current physical state today, she appeared somewhat melancholic, fearing if she did go to the company, she’d be seen as dramatic by others... so thinking it over, she decided to let it go. But, just when she was finally full and nearing the end of her meal, sipping some red wine, she suddenly remembered something. "By the way, with whom did you ask for leave?" Her theoretical direct supervisor... seems to be abroad on a business trip, right? Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novelꜰire.net Feng Chengjin, peeling the lobster, aimed to fill Gu Zixuan’s stomach a bit more, "Xi Ruo." Xi Ruo? Gu Zixuan truly felt a bit puzzled, "Did you get Qin Nuo to arrange the notice?" Someone at Xi Ruo’s level doesn’t really have the chance to get a call from Feng Chengjin, right? Who would have thought Feng Chengjin shook his head, "No, she called you at seven in the morning about something. I answered and asked for leave in the process." In an instant, Gu Zixuan couldn’t hold back a sip of wine, and sprayed it out with a "pff."