Husband Gives You a Bath
As the silent standoff continued, the restroom door swung open.
“Ah, Miss Ning! Apologies for keeping you waiting.”
“You may use it now!”
Gu Cheng retracted his cold, probing gaze.
Whoever this person was, they weren’t worth his time.
Turning away, he entered the restroom…
…to change Ning Yi’s pad.
Wander, meanwhile, assumed “Ning Yi” was unwilling to reveal their connection in public. Understanding this, he casually leaned back, giving her space.
Alright, alright. Whatever she wants.
Still, seeing her in person, she looked even more stunning than on screen. 01, you’re truly beautiful.
Wander smiled to himself and stepped away.
If Ning Yi had been present, she would have been rolling with laughter—
One didn’t recognize the “01” name, and the other didn’t realize it wasn’t Ning Yi at all.
Oh, men.
By the time Gu Cheng exited the restroom, the 186 cm man was gone.
Gu Cheng returned to first class, expressionless. Ning Yi was comfortably sprawled on her luxurious seat, full and fast asleep, a picture of peace and serenity.
Gu Cheng stared at her, his irritation simmering, a dark unease stirring in him that he couldn’t suppress.
He called to her in his mind: “Ah Yi, wake up.”
“Don’t sleep.”
“Ah? Are we there yet?” Ning Yi groggily removed her eye mask and earplugs.
Gu Cheng: “No.”
Ning Yi: “?”
Ning Yi: “Then why did you wake me up?!”
What’s wrong with you?!
“Nothing,” Gu Cheng replied, his tone steady and unaffected. “I just suddenly realized that… Ah Yi has quite a lot of friends.”
Ning Yi thought, Seriously? You woke me up just to say that?
“Not as many as your employees, hubby,” she said with a fake, sweet smile.
Gu Cheng: “…”
Rubbing her eyes, Ning Yi sat up.
Since she was already awake, she decided to grab another round of snacks. After all, once they landed, she wouldn’t have access to these goodies anymore. And she was in Gu Cheng’s body now—though she’d stuffed her own body full, his stomach was still ready to go. Two rounds of eating? Amazing. √
Looking around, she noted that the first-class cabin was quiet. The flight attendants, mindful of their VIPs’ privacy, waited outside the cabin for any summons.
Ning Yi nudged Gu Cheng. “Hubby, could you get me another glass of champagne? Pretty please? Mwah mwah~”
Gu Cheng’s face was a mask of indifference. Does she act this way with every man?
“Ask your friend to get it for you,” Gu Cheng said.
“?” What’s with his mood? Is he on his man-period or something?
Ignoring him, Ning Yi turned on the charm. “Hubby~ please get it for me~~”
Gu Cheng remained stone-faced. Heh.
“Hubby, I want it, I want it, I waaaant—”
“…”
“Shut up,” Gu Cheng finally said, standing up anyway.
The moment the flight attendant saw him rise, she quickly approached with a warm smile. “Miss Ning, is there anything you need?”
Gu Cheng: “Pour him a glass of champagne… and bring a mousse cake.”
The flight attendant hesitated, glancing toward Eldest Young Master Gu seated nearby. She thought to herself: So even a man as aloof and glacial as Eldest Young Master Gu has a sweet tooth for desserts?!
And what’s more, Miss Ning had to ask on his behalf.
Just like the internet says—they must have a really good relationship!
Maintaining her professional composure, the flight attendant smiled brightly. “Of course, no problem at all.”
As the flight attendant carried a tray back to first class, the plane hit a patch of turbulence, causing a slight jolt.
Before she could warn them, “Eldest Young Master Gu” instinctively reached out to steady “Ning Yi,” who was standing nearby.
“Careful.”
“Mm.”
The man, dressed impeccably in a suit, exuded an intense aura, yet his gesture of protection was so natural and considerate.
The flight attendant froze on the spot, utterly captivated.
—Eldest Young Master Gu is so in love with his wife!
In reality, their actual exchange went like this:
Ning Yi, indulgently: “Hubby, be careful. What if you hit my head?”
Gu Cheng, coldly: “Won’t happen. You’re already so dense; a bump would only make things worse.”
Ning Yi: “…”
Stupid dog husband!
—
After the plane landed, a post on CMore went viral:
[OMG! I was on the same flight as Eldest Young Master Gu and Ning Yi! Let me just say—they are SO SWEET in person!!]
A short 200-character description sent netizens into a frenzy:
[Ever since Eldest Young Master Gu spoke through Ning Yi’s mic that day, I’ve been obsessed!]
[Ahhh, I can’t wait for the summit now!]
[Wander will be there too—is this a pure showdown of emotions?!]
[Let them fight! I love drama!]
—
After the plane landed, the two switched back to their original bodies.
Ning Yi rubbed her slightly fuller stomach, brimming with excitement to explore the local cuisine at this new destination.
As for Gu Cheng, he discreetly glanced around as they disembarked but didn’t spot the man he had encountered earlier.
He raised his hand slightly.
Assistant Zhou, ever attentive, appeared promptly behind the wheelchair, bowing respectfully. “Young Master, what do you need?”
Gu Cheng rubbed the armrest of the wheelchair and spoke coolly, “Prepare a list of all summit attendees—with photos.”
Assistant Zhou didn’t question it. “Understood!”
Ning Yi noticed Gu Cheng acting oddly on the plane and traced it back to when he had gone to the restroom to change her pad. Concerned, she asked, “What’s wrong, hubby? Were you feeling unwell earlier?”
Gu Cheng responded with a dry chuckle.
He was indeed uncomfortable—but it wasn’t his stomach.
—
The Gu Group’s subsidiary in S City had sent a team to wait for them at the airport. Once they were picked up, they were chauffeured directly to the summit’s host hotel.
By the time they arrived, the venue was already bustling with professionals from the internet industry.
However, Gu Cheng’s presence was different. As an investor, he represented the Gu Group’s massive capital strength. His goal for attending the summit was to assess several key aspects: the layout of the internet industry, opportunities in IT, market demands… and, notably, CMore, a platform he had already collaborated with twice.
At the hotel, Assistant Zhou went to the front desk to handle their check-in.
Ning Yi looked around and could tell that the hotel was indeed high-end, befitting its role in hosting CEOs, presidents, industry leaders, and wealthy esports players.
Behind her, some out-of-town attendees who had just checked in were chatting as they walked toward the elevators with their luggage.
“This summit is really prestigious! I heard even Gu Group’s top executive is attending!”
“Yeah! By the way, is CMore’s mysterious founder here? A lot of people in the industry want to meet him—his core tech is just that impressive.”
Gu Cheng, sitting in his wheelchair, remained calm and composed.
He, too, planned to meet that person.
“I don’t think he’s here.”
“What? I was hoping to talk to him about tech!”
“Maybe he doesn’t want to reveal his identity? Future billionaires like him probably want to keep a low profile…”
Ning Yi: Thanks for the good wishes.
But—exposing her identity was out of the question.
Elegantly leaning against the front desk, Ning Yi felt every bit the low-key boss she was.
While waiting to check in, she glanced around to locate the hotel’s dining area.
Her eyes landed on a restaurant poster, and it looked quite appealing. Since this was a five-star luxury hotel, many socialites and heiresses had already reviewed it on her platform, and word was that the breakfast here was exceptionally delicious.
Ning Yi was already looking forward to it!
As Ning Yi tore her gaze away from the restaurant posters, she suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure entering the lobby.
The man noticed her too, winked, and mouthed, “Nice to see you again, 01.”
Ning Yi immediately recognized him—it was their Captain Wan!
But why did he say “again”? Wasn’t this the first time they’d met since transmigrating? For a moment, Ning Yi wondered if she was mistaken.
Still, credit where it’s due—Captain Wan did look quite dashing.
Dressed in a sleek black utility-style outfit, with his 186 cm frame perfectly complementing the look, his slightly longer hair was neatly swept back, revealing a sharp forehead. His piercing eyes, partially concealed by a black mask, carried a hint of amusement.
Ning Yi couldn’t help but notice how many young women were stealing glances at him as he passed.
Not that it mattered, of course—almost everyone else in the lobby was staring at Gu Cheng.
Still, running into an old friend in a foreign place was a joyful experience. Ning Yi smiled and raised her hand in a casual wave at Wander.
“What are you doing?” Gu Cheng’s icy voice sounded behind her.
They knew each other. And they were exchanging greetings at a hotel?
Ning Yi turned back, unfazed. “Oh, hubby, I just ran into a friend and said hi~”
Gu Cheng raised an eyebrow slightly.
She seemed so calm. Could it really be just a normal friend? But the man’s tone and gaze back on the plane had been… unusual.
From the way they looked at each other, Gu Cheng couldn’t shake the feeling that they shared a familiarity—almost like old friends.
Was this someone Ning Yi knew from her days in the countryside? Or…
Gu Cheng’s thoughts whirled through several possibilities before he suddenly stopped himself.
Why should he care about this?
As the head of the Gu Group, every second of his time was worth countless amounts of capital. Why waste it on irrelevant matters?
Heh.
Expressionless, Gu Cheng turned his face away just as the receptionist smiled and handed two room cards to Assistant Zhou, motioning toward them.
The room numbers were different.
Assistant Zhou: “Huh?”
Receptionist: “Mr. Gu, your room is on the top floor, 3802.”
This was the upgraded room Assistant Zhou had arranged.
Receptionist: “Miss Ning Yi, your room is 2502.”
This was the room the summit organizers had reserved for her.
Ning Yi’s face froze for a second before she quickly realized what had happened—the organizers must have information on her. Although they didn’t explicitly state the room was for CMore’s mysterious founder, they had left her a private room!
Damn, she’d been careless.
She thought her alias was secure!
Meanwhile, Gu Cheng turned back, his tone tinged with frost. “Ah Yi, you booked a separate room?”
Assistant Zhou, sensing the dangerous chill emanating from Eldest Young Master Gu, wisely stepped back a few paces to escape the suffocating pressure.
Ning Yi’s mind raced as she scrambled for an explanation to cover up her connection to the summit organizers.
But Gu Cheng, thinking back to the man from earlier, stared at her with dangerously narrowed eyes. “Did you arrange to meet someone else here?”
Ning Yi: Huh? OvO
She had been worried about being exposed, but she hadn’t expected her husband to jump to conclusions about infidelity!
Well, that made things easier. ^3^
“No, hubby, listen to me! Let me explain!”
Gu Cheng crossed his arms, his cold smile daring her to try.
Before she could get far in her explanation, a group of summit staff swarmed into the lobby.
The organizers, alerted to Eldest Young Master Gu’s arrival, surrounded him with enthusiastic greetings, interrupting his interrogation.
“Mr. Gu! It’s such an honour to finally meet you!”
“Mr. Gu, how are you finding S City? Are you particularly focused on any areas this time?”
Seizing the opportunity, Ning Yi quietly slipped away.
Pulling out her laptop, she quickly found a secluded corner and hacked into the hotel’s system. In no time, she erased all records of her room reservation.
Luckily, her husband thought she was sneaking off to meet another man. He hadn’t considered any other possibilities!
—Losing moral credibility was a small issue. Exposing her identity? That would be catastrophic!
After scrubbing all traces of her hotel reservation from the system, Ning Yi exhaled in relief.
Then, casually, she strolled back to Gu Cheng’s side.
“Hubby, it seems the organizers made a mistake. They didn’t realize we’re sharing the presidential suite,” Ning Yi said coyly, tugging at her clothes. “—I’m really looking forward to it.”
Behind them, Assistant Zhou thought: This is it! Nailed it!
His decision to upgrade the room was absolutely correct! Surely this would be a romantic and wonderful trip for the young master and his wife.
Gu Cheng’s cold blue gaze flickered. “Oh, really?”
Ning Yi, feigning shyness, said, “You don’t believe me, hubby? I’ll prove it to you tonight~”
Assistant Zhou & the bodyguards: “!!!!”
Is this something we’re supposed to be hearing?!
“…” Gu Cheng remained expressionless as he walked ahead. “Shut up.”
The pair made their way to the top floor, where there were only two rooms—both ultra-luxurious presidential suites.
Assistant Zhou discreetly took credit for his arrangements in front of the young master and his wife. “Fortunately, I booked early. There was another celebrity couple eyeing this honeymoon suite, but we snagged it first.”
Gu Cheng, his face a mask of indifference: “So you think you’re clever now?”
Assistant Zhou silently gave himself a mental fist bump for his ingenuity.
When the door was unlocked, the suite revealed itself with all the romance Assistant Zhou had envisioned. A softly lit corridor adorned with artistic wall hangings led to a spacious living room. Gold-threaded roses embroidered the carpet, while pale pink sheer curtains draped the windows.
On the oversized bed, rose petals were scattered, bathed in sunlight that streamed through the windows and warmed the suite’s luxurious bathtub.
The design was elegant without being gaudy. Even in daylight, the atmosphere carried a subtle, intimate charm.
Ning Yi looked around, thoroughly pleased.
Assistant Zhou silently vowed to keep up the good work.
Gu Cheng scanned the room with an indifferent glance before saying flatly, “Where are the conference materials?”
The assistants immediately straightened, diving into work mode alongside their young master.
Even in this dreamlike setting, his focus was entirely on business.
As expected of Eldest Young Master Gu, the king leading Gu Group into the future!
Gu Cheng’s goals for the summit were clear. The internet industry held vast, untapped commercial potential, and regions everywhere were racing to carve out their stakes. Success would hinge on precise strategic foresight to weather the coming waves of competition.
Progress in the industry depended on the convergence of cutting-edge information technology, making top-tier technical talent a critical focus for Gu Cheng.
For instance, the mysterious founder of CMore, who had developed the platform’s core architecture, had drawn attention from investors precisely because of his competitive edge and untapped potential.
“The third son of the Zhao family is also in S City. We could coordinate with Zhao Weining to establish communication,” an assistant suggested.
Gu Cheng nodded slightly. “Mm.”
While the group discussed strategies in the living room, Ning Yi lounged on the couch, replying to Zhao Weining’s technical questions on her laptop.
As she typed away, she couldn’t help but think, I’m so amazing.
—
An hour later, Gu Cheng’s meeting wrapped up, and the schedule for the summit was finalized.
Assistant Zhou gathered the documents, then glanced between the young master and his wife with a thoughtful expression. “Young Master, is there anything else I can prepare for you?”
Special supplies, perhaps?
A truly professional assistant anticipated every need of the boss!
Gu Cheng lifted his gaze from his laptop, fixing Assistant Zhou with an icy stare.
Three seconds later—
The assistants fled in terror.
—
Ning Yi, now sprawled on the couch with her feet playfully in the air, looked up sweetly. “Hubby~ are you done with work?~”
Gu Cheng’s attention returned to his laptop screen.
No. He was never done with work.
Unbothered, Ning Yi scrolled through pages of local cuisine recommendations. Whether Gu Cheng had time or not, she was determined. Beaming with excitement, she said, “Let’s go out and explore, hubby!”
You pay, I eat.
Gu Cheng finally shifted his gaze to her.
Perhaps it was the soft pink curtains, but the light filtering into the room seemed unusually gentle. Ning Yi’s face, porcelain-like and delicate, seemed to glow as she smiled brightly at him, her lips curving in a way that could draw anyone in.
Gu Cheng turned back to his laptop.
It took him several seconds to process the line of text on the screen.
As a self-proclaimed wealthy slacker, Ning Yi was deeply interested in food, drinks, and entertainment. While she’d travelled extensively during the apocalypse, none of it had ever resembled “tourism.” Now that she was wealthy, she fully intended to indulge in luxurious travel wherever possible.
Gu Cheng thought: Does she think I’m as idle as she is?
Silly girl.
Fortunately, her husband was more than capable of earning enough money to ensure that, even if Ning Yi did nothing but laze around, she could still live happily and worry-free for several lifetimes.
“Where do you want to go?” Gu Cheng asked coolly.
Ning Yi quickly looked up S City’s attractions, scanning the options before exclaiming with excitement, “Let’s go hiking!”
Gu Cheng glanced down at his legs. “?”
Seriously, wife?
Ning Yi pouted innocently. “Oh no.”
She’d forgotten that her 6’2″ husband was currently sitting at a height of 4’9″ (in his wheelchair).
Not exactly hiking material.
“I’ll look again, I’ll look again.”
Ning Yi couldn’t help but recall the original plot. When exactly would Eldest Young Master Gu fully recover, stand tall, and crush everyone around him?
It seemed to happen… when he needed to utterly dominate the male leads and male supporting characters?
Now they had the domineering male lead, Wander as the devoted second lead, and a burgeoning sense of anticipation. Was the great commercial emperor about to fully awaken?
Ning Yi was quite looking forward to it.
After all, she’d never had the chance to play the role of a 6’2″ tall domineering boss before!
How thrilling!
Gu Cheng: “?”
Why is she suddenly so excited?
—
Meanwhile, Wander entered the room arranged for him by the organizers.
Knowing 01 was staying in the same hotel left him a bit restless. But then he reminded himself that her husband was with her, and he calmed down.
After playing a few rounds of games to kill time, Wander opened his door and stepped out to look for food.
Then, someone called out to him.
“W-Wander? Is that you?”
Wander turned around and saw a girl in a white dress timidly looking at him.
People like him, who had spent a long time surviving in the apocalypse, developed exceptional hearing and memory for voices. Wander quickly recalled that this was the girl from the previous game session with Jiang Linyi—the one named Ding something.
“Ah, yes,” Wander replied politely.
In normal society, people seemed to value politeness. 01 had been behaving herself, so he figured he’d follow suit.
Ding Ziyue approached him in a few quick steps.
Over the past few days, she’d been recalling the events from her dream and realized she had a devoted male second lead in the esports scene! Given the timeline of events, it must be Wander!
Ding Ziyue felt a surge of pride.
Sure, gaming streamers and esports players might not compare to top actors like Jiang Linyi or financial magnates like Eldest Young Master Gu—but a top-tier streamer like Wander had an enormous following and was quite wealthy himself!
His legions of fans, fiercely loyal and passionate, would surely be both jealous and envious if they discovered he liked her.
Best of all, Jiang Linyi admired Wander and even considered him a friend.
Ding Ziyue *loved* the idea of former friends turning against each other over her.
So what if Ning Yi managed to play a few games with Wander? This world revolved around Ding Ziyue, and she was its only true darling.
In her dream, Wander had been moved by her innocence and kindness. Later, he publicly declared his love for her online, making Jiang Linyi ridiculously jealous.
Smiling sweetly, Ding Ziyue tilted her head and said, “The weather is so nice today. How’s your mood, big brother?”
Wander: “?”
She’s, what, 5’2″? Is she a child?
Still, he replied civilly, “It’s fine.”
Ding Ziyue winked adorably. “I hope it just got better~”
Wander: “…”
Ding Ziyue noticed his blank expression and felt a flicker of triumph. This is going to be easy.
With that, she spun around and flounced away, her pleated skirt swishing as she walked.
Wander stood there in silence for a few seconds before heading back to his room.
Damn it. Lost my appetite.
—
By late afternoon, it was nearly dinnertime.
Even though Ning Yi wasn’t hungry yet, she decided it was time to drag her hard-working husband out to eat.
To her surprise, Gu Cheng checked the time and actually closed his laptop.
“Let’s go.”
Ning Yi leapt up from the sofa. “Where are we eating?”
Gu Cheng: “The venue.”
Ning Yi: “?”
You’re taking me to eat at the staff cafeteria? You might as well die of stinginess, you miser!
When they got downstairs, Ning Yi realized the organizers had sent someone to escort them to the summit venue. They were also scheduled to tour the esports centre where the celebrity match would be held.
Ning Yi leisurely wandered around the venue, finding it all quite interesting.
There were plenty of cutting-edge tech products: the latest generation of keyboards, various VR/AR cloud gaming experiences, and a super-sleek esports centre featuring 15 giant screens and top-notch surround sound equipment that promised an immersive spectator experience.
As someone who worked in the internet industry, Ning Yi couldn’t help but be intrigued by all the new tech innovations.
Gu Cheng, who had been silently observing her from the side, raised an eyebrow.
She was actually interested in these things?
Unexpected.
After exploring for a while, Ning Yi decided it was finally time for dinner. She turned to Gu Cheng with an eager grin. “Let’s go, hubby~ Time to feed your baby!”
But before Gu Cheng could respond, his phone rang—it was Grandpa Gu.
“Grandpa, yes, we’ve been here since this afternoon.”
Over the phone, Grandpa Gu chuckled warmly. “What hotel are you staying at? Why not stay at our place? I’ve got a flat there. Bring Xiao Ning over and see if she likes it.”
Gu Cheng thought, Giving her a place here, so she can sneak off whenever she pleases?
Heh.
He didn’t intend for Ning Yi to overhear the conversation, but her sharp hearing easily picked up the words. In an instant, she darted to his side and enthusiastically spoke into the phone, “Grandpa, I heard that! Thank you, Grandpa!”
Grandpa Gu laughed heartily, “Haha, good, good! Tell Ah Cheng to take you there.”
Ning Yi: “Okay!”
Gu Cheng: “…”
Ning Yi gave him a look that said, Don’t make me swap bodies with you and use your face to pout and wink right now.
Gu Cheng: “…Let’s go.”
—
The Gu family’s property in S City was part of the East side development project, a prime location with sky-high prices and effortless sales.
Upon entering the sales office with Gu Cheng, Ning Yi immediately noticed the luxurious decor. The staff, impeccably dressed in sharp suits, greeted them with professional smiles and personally escorted them to view the property.
The flats were around 500 square meters each, complete with private swimming pools and rooftop gardens. With a private lift for each unit, five-meter-high ceilings, and high-end modern interiors filled with cutting-edge smart home tech, the apartments oozed opulence.
The flat owned by Grandpa Gu was no exception—spacious, tastefully designed, and stunningly equipped. Ning Yi couldn’t help but admire it.
I love it. I love everything.
The agent then showed them another flat, located in an even better position. It featured floor-to-ceiling windows with a breath-taking 180-degree panoramic river view.
Ning Yi: Love it even more. Love, love, love!
“How do you like it, Mr. Gu, Mrs. Gu?” the agent asked, beaming.
Ning Yi leaned one arm casually against the glass window, exuding confidence. “I’ll buy it.”
Gu Cheng turned his gaze toward her lazily.
Ning Yi added, “…One bathroom.”
Her publicly visible bank transactions only included a few million sent by “Old Bitter Melon.” That might just about buy her a small bathroom, around ten square meters. ^_^
Gu Cheng’s lips twitched in amusement. The fleeting smile in his eyes vanished as quickly as it appeared.
Ning Yi suddenly recalled that after losing out in the last jade bet, “Old Bitter Melon” had gone quiet, likely lying low to regroup. Her incoming funds had suffered as a result. If it weren’t for that, she could’ve sprung for a balcony too!
“Do you like this one?” Gu Cheng asked, his tone indifferent.
Ning Yi glanced around.
Gu Cheng reclined lazily against a chair, his cold and sharp features exuding a casual dominance. The way he spoke, it felt like he could buy ten flats with a wave of his hand if she wanted them.
This fake doting husband act? Pretty convincing. Keep it up!
Though she knew the affection was just for show, Ning Yi still nodded enthusiastically. “Yes, yes, yes! Hubby!”
The sales staff: Mr. Gu and Mrs. Gu are so sweet! Oh my goodness, I’m swooning!
Gu Cheng curved his lips into a faint smile before leading Ning Yi out of the building.
And just as they stepped outside, they bumped into Ding Ziyue and Jiang Linyi.
High-end real estate sales were typically by appointment, so it wasn’t common to run into others. But today, fate—or perhaps the storyline—had other plans.
Ning Yi, by now, was used to such encounters. Plot development. Female lead.
Ding Ziyue, with her arm linked through Jiang Linyi’s, approached with a smile, her movements deliberate and graceful.
She had meticulously styled herself today, knowing full well that news of her and Jiang Linyi purchasing their love nest would make waves online. She wanted to ensure she looked her absolute best when the envious public saw her.
“Oh my, little sister—Mr. Gu, what a coincidence to see you both here,” Ding Ziyue said with feigned shyness, her gaze briefly flicking toward Gu Cheng. Internally, her excitement surged.
Jiang Linyi glanced at Gu Cheng and spoke politely, “We just finished viewing this flat and are considering buying it. Mr. Gu, are you interested in this one as well?”
Gu Cheng replied curtly, “Mm.”
Jiang Linyi was momentarily stunned.
Ding Ziyue, however, was elated. Here it comes, it’s happening! The plot is finally unfolding like in my dream!
Gu Cheng glanced at Ning Yi, a flicker of mischief in his eyes, before speaking, “I’m taking this one.”
Ning Yi: ? You’re definitely up to no good.
Meanwhile, Ding Ziyue nearly burst into tears of joy at Gu Cheng’s assertive declaration—
Ahhh, finally!
The plot was finally aligning with her dream!
Next, Gu Cheng and Jiang Linyi would battle over the flat. Jiang Linyi, pressured but unwilling to back down for Ding Ziyue’s sake, would eventually raise the price!
In the end, Jiang Linyi would triumph, paying extra to secure the flat from Gu Cheng.
This flat would become a symbol of their love! A statement for the whole country to envy her life!
—
Ning Yi, too, recalled this part of the storyline.
Watching the two men negotiate, she couldn’t help but chuckle internally.
Jiang Linyi’s jaw was tense, while Gu Cheng looked as relaxed as if he were discussing the weather.
It’s hilarious—this is a Gu family development! For Gu Cheng, it’s like selling from his left hand to his right. Even if Jiang Linyi raises the price, Gu Cheng’s profits only increase.
In the original storyline, all the unreasonable beatdowns of the male lead and supporting characters probably contributed to Gu Cheng’s massive financial gains.
Your commercial emperor never loses money. √
Gu Cheng had no real intention of buying property in S City. If Ning Yi liked this style, she could pick and choose to her heart’s content back in A City.
Standing off to the side with her arms crossed, Ning Yi was already used to her stingy husband.
Tch. Whatever. I make my own money anyway.
Ding Ziyue, meanwhile, was awash with excitement, standing rooted in place, utterly exhilarated by Gu Cheng’s single line. She was so enraptured that she didn’t even focus on how Jiang Linyi and Gu Cheng were negotiating afterward.
—
She was certain this was a direct collision between Ning Yi and her own “spoiled” life. Ning Yi must be on the verge of a mental breakdown!
Confidently, Ding Ziyue strode up to Ning Yi, feigning a sigh. “Ah, little sister, sometimes I really do feel sorry for you.”
Ning Yi: “What for?”
Ding Ziyue smiled pityingly. “The feeling of scheming so much but ending up with nothing. I can’t help but feel bad for you.”
Ning Yi nodded thoughtfully. “So you know that feeling well, huh?”
Ding Ziyue instinctively nodded but quickly realized what Ning Yi meant and froze, stopping herself just in time.
This scheming freak! As if she’d ever empathize with losers like that!
She’s the most spoiled woman in the world, surrounded by adoration!
Ding Ziyue chuckled, covering her mouth. “Oh, you wouldn’t know, but I ran into Wander earlier. He’s so devoted to me. Linyi even got jealous because of it.”
Ning Yi thought to herself, Wander’s in for it later, haha. No one escapes a brainless romance novel unscathed!
Seeing Ning Yi’s lack of reaction, Ding Ziyue felt uncomfortable. Why doesn’t she look envious or strained? Is she that good at pretending?
Ning Yi, interpreting Ding Ziyue’s gaze, thought, If you need it so badly, I can play along.
But before she could say anything, Ding Ziyue doubled down. “And there’s someone else—you’d never guess.”
Ding Ziyue, recalling that the S City summit focused on the internet industry and knowing that capitalists were particularly interested in the CMore platform, decided to flaunt something truly face-slapping.
“Do you know about CMore? The platform’s founder really likes me.”
He often liked her posts, boosted her visibility, and even followed her secretly.
If that wasn’t liking her, what was?
Ning Yi: “?”
Ding Ziyue grinned. “Everyone values that platform so much. Now you understand why I’m standing here, don’t you?”
Ning Yi froze for a full few seconds.
From the stunned look in Ning Yi’s eyes, Ding Ziyue felt a deep satisfaction.
Finally, she gets it! This is my inexplicably spoiled romance novel life!
And what did Ning Yi have?
Ding Ziyue was sure Ning Yi was now uncomfortable and on edge, embarrassed by her position at the summit.
With the demeanour of an absolute victor, Ding Ziyue turned and left with a flourish.
“See you tomorrow, little sister~”
Ning Yi looked after her, eyes practically brimming with affection.
What a moron.
Almost laughed herself silly.
—
In the end, Gu Cheng profited 8 million from Jiang Linyi.
Ning Yi was brought by her husband to the most upscale rooftop revolving Black Pearl restaurant in S City.
When she raised her wine glass, her heart was full of fondness for the male and female leads.
More of this kind of plot, please. I love it!
Ning Yi clasped her hands together devoutly. “Itadakimasu.”
Gu Cheng leisurely sipped a glass of bayberry wine. “Mm.”
This restaurant was famous for its distinctive dishes. The spring water matsutake rice was both glutinous and chewy, with slices of matsutake carrying a rich, umami fragrance. Paired with the sweet and tender plum-braised ribs, Ning Yi entered a soul-fulfilling dining mode. There were also dishes like silky fish soup and pre-prepared crab meat that could be eaten directly—enough to fill an entire table.
Ning Yi ate herself into a blissful daze.
Finally, Gu Cheng sighed helplessly. “You can come again tomorrow. Don’t make yourself sick overeating.”
Ning Yi, cheeks puffed with food, nodded. “Mm-hmm.”
In the end, she left the restaurant clutching her stomach.
“Hubby, I really love you,” Ning Yi sighed.
Gu Cheng maintained his indifferent demeanour, but the corner of his lips lifted slightly.
Ning Yi waddled, holding her rounded belly, almost unable to walk.
As soon as they returned to the hotel and got out of the car, their bodies suddenly swapped again.
Gu Cheng glanced down at his now-rounded stomach and gave Ning Yi a sidelong glance. “Here we go again.”
But Ning Yi blinked innocently. “Hey, it wasn’t me this time.”
Still savouring dinner, she hadn’t triggered the swap.
Another random occurrence?
Gu Cheng, unfazed by now, adjusted to his full stomach and returned to the suite to continue his work.
Ning Yi tried a few times to swap back but eventually poked her head out. “Hubby, I can’t switch us back.”
Without looking up, Gu Cheng replied, “Then wait until midnight.”
Things usually reverted by then.
“Alrighty,” Ning Yi said.
She lay down and flipped through the materials for tomorrow’s conference. Some topics genuinely piqued her interest, but she reminded herself to stay vigilant—today’s near exposure had been too close for comfort.
Yawning, she glanced at Gu Cheng again. “Hubby, can I go to bed first?”
“No,” Gu Cheng replied. “I need to shower daily.”
His body simply couldn’t endure another day without cleanliness.
Gu Cheng paused his typing and gave her a side-eye. “Are you going to bathe me?”
Ning Yi hesitated. With his legs still immobile, bathing would require a lot of upper-body strength and effort.
“See you at midnight,” she said sweetly.
Gu Cheng snorted lightly.
And so, in the romantic and luxurious couple’s presidential suite that evening:
Gu Cheng was working.
Ning Yi was gaming.
Until the clock’s minute hand approached midnight, signalling the moment when the princess might turn back into Cinderella—
Or so they thought.
Ning Yi stared at Gu Cheng.
Gu Cheng stared at Ning Yi.
What the—?!
—They hadn’t swapped back!
Ning Yi: “???”
What’s going on? Did the body-swapping system bug out again?
Gu Cheng frowned, looking down at his hands.
What’s happening?
Tomorrow’s agenda was critical, with a full day of summit activities. And now, they were inexplicably stuck in each other’s bodies.
In his body?
Ning Yi: “Hubby, don’t panic. Let me try to fix this.”
Half an hour later.
Ning Yi: “We’re doomed.”
They really couldn’t switch back. Was she supposed to take over Gu Cheng’s role at the conference tomorrow? On second thought, it wasn’t entirely impossible.
Gu Cheng raised a hand to pinch the bridge of his nose, making a decision amidst the chaos. “Forget it. Just go to bed.”
Ning Yi blinked.
Wait, did this mean they had to bathe each other?
Ning Yi bashfully asked, “Hubby, you won’t… um… take advantage of me when you’re bathing me, right?”
Gu Cheng’s face was ice-cold. “You’re overthinking it.”
Ning Yi: Alright, I’ll go first. I’m the bold one anyway.
Gu Cheng leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes as he mulled over how to deal with the situation. They could communicate telepathically, so it wasn’t entirely unmanageable. When Ning Yi needed to deliver a speech tomorrow, he could guide her mentally.
The sound of running water came from the bathroom.
A while later, Ning Yi’s voice echoed in his mind, slightly anxious—
“Hubby, what about your ‘big ship’?”
Gu Cheng: “…”
He recalled a prior conversation where she had referred to his feet as “rectangular boats.”
Heh.
Gu Cheng wasn’t about to fall for the same trick twice.
He ignored her.
But a moment later, her voice rang out again, this time filled with grievance.
“Hubby… sob, sob… I think I hurt myself.”
Gu Cheng frowned, sensing something was wrong. He stood up and headed to the bathroom.
Sliding the door open, he saw his own body—well-defined muscles, cool white skin—but a certain area…
It was a little red.
Gu Cheng: “…”
Ning Yi, looking innocent, explained, “Hubby, I tried to help you wash it.”
Gu Cheng: “…”
He never in his wildest dreams thought she was actually referring to *that* part of his anatomy when she mentioned the “ship.”
Ning Yi, teary-eyed, covered her lower half. “I think I scrubbed too hard. Now it hurts.”
Gu Cheng took a deep breath. “How… did you wash it?”
Ning Yi, completely guiltless, replied, “I scrubbed it.”
Gu Cheng: “?”
With what?
His gaze shifted to the loofah hanging nearby. “?”
Ning Yi.
You.
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