readytorunbook Chapter 154 states the facts
Chapter 154 states the facts
"After we finish eating, how about we go for a walk to digest our food?"
"Let's wait until you're done with this busy period." Wei Dongning hesitated for a second, but still chose to refuse his suggestion: "I'll help you pack some things when we get home, so you won't feel uncomfortable while staying at the Censorate these past few days."
There's always time to go shopping, but the quality of rest directly affects Gu Peiyan's work efficiency.
It wouldn't be worth it for Gu Peiyan to be punished because of this.
Besides, there's no fixed timeframe for his "overtime" work, so it's more important to make sure he's comfortable.
After returning home, Wei Dongning would ask Xiao Fu to help Gu Peiyan pack whatever came to mind.
This decision directly led to a group of colleagues surrounding Gu Peiyan when he returned to the Censorate with large bags and bundles: "No wonder Brother Gu was in such a hurry to go home at noon, he was packing his luggage."
"Yes, it seems we live too roughly, unlike Brother Gu who lives a more refined life."
Gu Peiyan merely glanced at the group of people who were speaking, then directed Qian Rong to put down the things Wei Dongning had prepared for him.
Just as everyone was about to continue teasing him, he spoke up in a very ordinary tone, saying, "My wife was worried that I wasn't sleeping well, so she specially prepared this for me."
The teasing that everyone had been giving him instantly turned into envy: "Brother Gu is so lucky to have married such a wonderful wife."
"Yes, we thought that my sister-in-law was too young to think things through so thoroughly. It seems we were wrong."
"Yeah, yeah."
"I'm not going to say anything more. Since it's still early, I'm going to go home and pack some things."
"Wait for me, I'm coming too."
The crowd that had been gathered together dispersed, leaving only Chen Mingde remaining by Gu Peiyan's side.
She raised her hand and put it on his shoulder, leaning closer to him: "Brother Gu, are you showing off?"
Gu Peiyan wasn't used to people getting so close to him, so she turned away from his arm and said, "No, I was just stating a fact. Aren't you going back to prepare some things?"
"Oh, no need. Someone will bring it over for me later."
"Oh."
"Brother Gu, you are as indifferent as ever."
"Take a break now, things will get busy once everyone gets back."
When Wei Dongning got home, she didn't initially feel that Gu Peiyan was working overtime.
I finished reading the new storybook in one afternoon, and then read most of the third book in the same series. It was already dinner time, and he still hadn't come back. That's when I remembered that he had gone to work overtime.
The thought of asking Xiao Fu to ask if he had returned was abruptly stopped, turning into a long sigh: "I forgot he hasn't been back for the past few days."
Xiao Wu, carrying the rag doll Xiao Fu had made for it, nimbly hopped to her side. When it looked at her, its round, bright eyes were full of teasing: "What's wrong? You've only been married a few months, and you're already not used to being alone in an empty room?"
"It just feels a bit empty because someone's missing. Why don't you show me the video of my older brother delivering the betrothal gifts today? Maybe then I won't feel so bored."
"If you want to see the video, you can just say so directly. There's no need to beat around the bush like this."
Embarrassed by being exposed, Wei Dongning picked at her ear and chuckled twice.
Xiao Wu glanced at her helplessly, then pawed at the doll with its paw: "Wait until you finish eating."
In order to watch the video as soon as possible, Wei Dongning immediately called Xiao Fu over: "Let's eat. I'm going to rest early today."
She ate a lot at noon and didn't digest it completely, so she only ate a few bites for dinner and already felt full.
After washing up early, I lay down on the bed, looking like I was about to rest: "Xiao Fu, put out the candles and go back to rest too."
After confirming that there was no one else in the room besides them, Xiao Wu projected the video onto the bed curtains: "See?"
Wei Dongning twisted her body a couple of times with satisfaction, finding a perfect and comfortable position to "enjoy" the video content.
Although Wei Xiuming didn't seem much different from usual in the video, his reddened ear tips were clearly visible when zoomed in, and his occasional glances at Lu Xinrong revealed his infatuation.
Lu Xinrong was also a little shy.
Whenever she inadvertently makes eye contact with Wei Xiuming, she will slightly look away.
"Spring is almost here, and my older brother's little heart is about to start pounding."
"Your elder brother is speechless now, which is completely different from the man who used to debate with a group of scholars in the training ground."
"If his subordinates saw this, they'd probably laugh at him for a long time, right?"
"I reckon he has completely lost his authority."
Wei Dongning and Xiao Wu started teasing Wei Xiuming, taking advantage of the fact that no one could hear their conversation.
But jokes aside, Wei Dongning still thinks highly of their marriage.
The man and woman were both handsome and beautiful; they looked like a perfect match just standing there.
The two seemed to be mutually attracted to each other.
Moreover, Lu Xinrong has been an expert in accounting since childhood, so everyone can rest assured that the future of the Marquis's estate will be handed over to her.
Wei Xiuming's clumsy and tongue-tied manner made Wei Dongning feel a little disappointed: "He usually talks about military strategy so fluently, how come he can't say anything at this time? It's making me so anxious."
"He's just shy. You need to give your older brother some time to adjust."
"My older brother is probably already thinking about how he should thank our parents when we get home."
Xiao Wu twitched his finger slightly, fast-forwarding the scene to the moment they left the Lu residence.
Overall, it was pretty much what Wei Dongning had guessed.
Wei Xiuming's smile was even brighter than when he saw Wei Dongning every time he came home.
Wei Dongning pouted: "Alright, I'm not watching anymore. I'll just find a TV series to watch for a while."
Since Gu Peiyan wasn't home, she could openly watch some TV dramas.
Otherwise, I have to close my eyes every time and pretend I'm already asleep.
And there would always be times when she would fall asleep halfway through watching something.
"Don't you feel uncomfortable with such a big person missing from your side?" Xiao Wu asked casually as she scrolled through the screen, selecting videos that might interest her.
However, Wei Dongning rolled over on the bed and said smugly, "Isn't it more comfortable to sleep alone on such a big bed than to squeeze in with someone else?"
Xiao Wu paused for a moment.
He wanted to say something more, but then realized that what she said made some sense, so he kept quiet.
"Whether you watch this show or not, the rating is still quite high."
"Sweet or angsty? I won't watch if it's not sweet."
"Don't worry, when have I ever shown you anything angsty?"
"That's true, let's watch it then!"
Wei Dongning used to be indifferent to whether a drama was sweet or tragic.
But ever since that time she was deceived by a certain drama that was touted as an ultimate sweet romance and cried until her heart ached, she has never dared to believe in such so-called labels again.
She only watches videos if Xiao Wu helps her clear out any potential pitfalls.
Fortunately, Xiaowu did not disappoint its own slogan, "Xiaowu carefully selects only the best products."
As always, the plot is both sweet and funny.
After watching the sweet interactions between the male and female leads for three days, Wei Dongning missed Gu Peiyan even more.
"Xiao Wu, can you check how well your aunt's children are recovering from their injuries?"