To seduce her

In the banquet hall of a high-end hotel, the lights were bright and the voices were bustling; a business summit had just concluded and the subsequent cocktail party was in full swing.

Gao Yuchuan walked out of the crowd slowly, as if he was out of tune with the noisy scene. His aura should not be underestimated, but there was a hint of fatigue between his brows.

At the end of the corridor, the assistant saw that there was no one around and had something to report, but he hesitated.

Gao Yuchuan had already noticed his abnormality and frowned, "What's wrong?"

The assistant thought for a moment and said, "Mu Yian has been found. She was hiding on a remote island and was tricked back by our people. She has been caught and we are waiting for the verdict."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuchuan simply said "hmm" without much expression on his face.

But in those deep eyes, there was only a brief flash of complex emotions: anger, disappointment, and relief.

"Mr. Gao, do you want to tell the wife?"

The assistant asked cautiously. He knew that the name Mu Yian was a sensitive name for Gao Yuchuan and his wife Shen Yaochu.

Gao Yuchuan was silent for a moment, and finally shook his head: "There's no need to pollute her ears with these dirty things."

"Yes."

"You should also go and have a rest." Gao Yuchuan said.

"Thank you, Mr. Gao."

******

Gao Yuchuan turned and walked towards the floor-to-ceiling window at the end of the corridor, where he could overlook the lights of the entire city.

The city at night was like a flowing painting, with flashing neon lights and bustling traffic, but he seemed to be apart from it all, just standing there quietly.

His back looked particularly lonely, tall and upright in the reflection of the floor-to-ceiling windows.

At this moment, Gao Yuchuan's cell phone rang, and the number displayed on the screen was Shen Yaochu's. He smiled slightly, pressed the answer button, and his voice became gentle and doting: "I was just about to call you."

There was some noise on the other end of the phone, probably because the children were playing around Shen Yaochu.

"You're always slower than me." Shen Yaochu was in a relaxed mood, and spoke in a slightly raised voice: "Are you done there? When will you be back?"

"Maybe another two days."

Gao Yuchuan had actually completed his work and could go home after signing the contract tomorrow morning. He deliberately said he would be late because he planned to go back early to give them a surprise.

"Well...work is more important." Shen Yaochu said this in a considerate way, but she still felt a little regretful. She sighed softly: "I...just miss you a little."

"I miss you too." Gao Yuchuan responded.

An indescribable sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart. Being clinging to his lover made Gao Yuchuan feel as if he owned the whole world. All his fatigue disappeared at this moment.

Among thousands of lights, he knew there was one that would always belong to him.

Thinking of what the assistant said about Mu Yian, Gao Yuchuan wondered whether he should tell Shen Yaochu.

"Mu..."

"let me tell you……"

They both spoke at the same time and stopped at the same time.

"You speak first."

"what do you want to say?"

Shen Yaochu subconsciously said, "The children have mentioned several times that they want to invite their classmates to play at home. I thought about it and decided to find a day this week to invite them. I may have to spend some money...husband, apply for funds."

Gao Yuchuan narrowed his eyes slightly: "Don't act like I'm the head of the family. They're all with you."

Shen Yaochu smiled guiltily: "I don't want to be a mother who spends money recklessly."

"Yes." Gao Yuchuan immediately replied: "I asked you to buy it."

"Hehe." Shen Yaochu was satisfied, and then he remembered that Gao Yuchuan hadn't said anything yet, so he asked, "What did you say just now?"

Seeing how happy she was, Gao Yuchuan changed the subject: "I think we need to stay here for a few more days."

"Didn't you say that?"

"Yes." Gao Yuchuan said, "I'll emphasize it again because I'm afraid you'll miss me too much."

"You just want me to miss you too much."

"Ah."

The two chatted for a few more sentences until Shen Yaochu yawned slightly, and Gao Yuchuan reluctantly decided to hang up the phone.

Gao Yuchuan's voice became even gentler, as if it could penetrate the night. "When I'm done with this busy period, I'll accompany you every day."

……

*****

The next morning, Gao Yuchuan returned from a business trip, exhausted after a night of travel.

With my heart filled with deep attachment to home, I dragged my suitcase and slowly walked through the quiet streets, every step filled with an eagerness to return home.

He was looking forward to how happy his wife and children would be to see him. It was the weekend, so he had plenty of time.

He had a plan - he planned to take Shen Yaochu and the children to a homestay hidden among the mountains and rivers. There were scattered wooden houses there, and the children could be driven away at night...

He gently pushed the door open, having already rehearsed countless times in his mind the expression of surprise and joy that Shen Yao would have when she first saw him, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.

However, this expectation was interrupted by a sudden noise.

"Dad!" CICI and BOBO's voices rang out almost at the same time, clear and pleasant, like the most beautiful music in spring, "My dad is back!"

Then, the two little guys rushed out from the corner of the living room like two happy little deer, accompanied by a group of smiling classmates.

Gao Yuchuan was stunned by the sudden appearance of this "welcoming team".

Shen Yaochu was busy between the kitchen and the living room, holding a plate of freshly cut fruit in one hand and a few cups filled with juice in the other. The noisy children suddenly stopped playing and ran to the door excitedly.

Shen Yaochu was frightened, thinking something had happened. She almost dropped the plate in her hand, and quickly put it down and followed the children to the door.

As soon as she reached the door, her eyes met Gao Yuchuan's bewildered look.

He stood there, holding a bouquet of her favorite flowers in his hands. The children gathered around him, talking in a noisy and chaotic manner.

"Yuchuan, why are you back?" Shen Yaochu was surprised and apologetic.

Shen Yaochu took the flowers, and Gao Yuchuan's hands were empty. The children immediately found a gap. CICI was the first to rush forward, and climbed onto his shoulders as flexibly as a little monkey. She hugged his neck tightly with both hands, put her little face on his cheek, and said coquettishly: "Dad, I miss you so much!"

Then, BOBO was not to be outdone. He climbed onto Gao Yuchuan's back from the other side and wrapped his arms tightly around his neck, as if he was afraid that his father would suddenly disappear.

Seeing this, the other children also started looking for their own "positions". Some grabbed Gao Yuchuan's trouser legs, some climbed on his arms, and some hung on his back.

Shen Yaochu looked at the current situation and felt a little guilty: "Didn't you say you would be back in two days?"

Gao Yuchuan's expression was a little complicated. He was not that fond of children.

At this moment he had a terrible headache.

He said helplessly: "I wanted to give you a surprise."