"Alright, alright, I was wrong. I won’t say that again."
Ji Wei laughed as she wrapped her arms around her father’s neck, though a faint unease lingered in her heart.
After finishing breakfast, Ji Yunli headed to the company.
Meanwhile, Ji Wei went to Cuiya Residence to chat with her grandmother, stayed for lunch, and then returned to her room.
She had intended to take a nap, but no matter how much she tossed and turned, she couldn’t fall asleep.
Now that Gu Moqian wasn’t around, why did she feel like something was missing?
Even though they had just seen each other this morning.
What was he doing now? Was he in a meeting, handling business affairs, or perhaps out negotiating partnerships at a social event?
Unable to control her thoughts from wandering to Gu Moqian, Ji Wei grumbled inwardly and sat up in frustration, grabbing her phone from the bedside table.
"I think I might be missing you a little."
She quickly typed out a message and sent it, leaving herself no room for second thoughts or regrets.
After sending the text, Ji Wei kept her eyes fixed on the phone screen, terrified she might miss his reply.
One minute later, her phone buzzed with a new message.
Ji Wei’s heart raced as she opened it eagerly, only to feel a pang of disappointment. It was just a promotional text from 10086 about a package reminder.
Dejected, Ji Wei switched her phone to silent mode and shoved it under her pillow.
Through the haze of sleep, she faintly heard someone calling her. Furrowing her brows, she forced her eyes open.
She propped herself up halfway and saw Aunt Liu standing at the doorway.
"What is it, Aunt Liu?"
"Mr. Gu’s assistant is in the living room. He said he’s here to pick you up," Aunt Liu replied.
Glancing at the clock on the wall, Ji Wei noted it was only three-thirty in the afternoon. Wasn’t he supposed to pick her up in the evening?
"Alright, I’ll be down shortly."
Half an hour later, Ji Wei was seated securely in Gu Moqian’s office.
His office exuded understated sophistication and elegance, mirroring his persona.
A towering floor-to-ceiling window occupied one wall, offering a bird’s-eye view of Rongcheng’s bustling commercial district from the 33rd floor.
Ji Wei curiously surveyed her surroundings, looking left and then right.
It was her first time in Gu Moqian’s office, so naturally, everything fascinated her.
Unintentionally, she pushed open a door at the back of the office. What appeared before her was a spacious lounge, fully furnished with a kitchen and bedroom—ready for someone to move in at a moment’s notice!
It must be where Gu Moqian stayed when he worked late.
Completely enchanted by the room’s understated luxury, Ji Wei found herself wandering further inside.
She paused at a bookshelf filled with an impressive collection of books—half of them in English—which left her utterly stunned.
And then, she caught sight of a photo of Gu Moqian.
Dressed in a black graduation gown and doctoral cap, standing in front of the University of Cambridge, UK, his features were clear and refined. The plain graduation attire looked remarkably good on him.
Beneath the photo was a line of small English text: "Moqian Gu graduated with a doctorate in foreign countries."
Gu Moqian was a Cambridge Ph.D. in Economics!
The thought that her man was not only young but also a top scholar filled her with a certain pride.
As Ji Wei stared intently at the photo, suddenly, a pair of strong hands wrapped around her from behind. His well-defined jaw rested on her shoulder, and his deep, gentle voice resonated near her ear: "I miss you too."
Ji Wei swiftly turned her head to see Gu Moqian’s ink-dark eyes filled with amusement. Her surprise left her speechless for a moment.
He hadn’t replied to her message because he wanted to tell her in person that he missed her.
Gu Moqian’s eyes sparkled with laughter. Seeing her still staring blankly at him, he leaned in and gently nipped her earlobe. In his rich, gravely voice, he teased, "Does that answer satisfy you?"
Ji Wei nodded once, then again.
She stared unwaveringly at the stunningly handsome man in front of her, unable to tear her gaze away.
"Do you know that looking at me like that now is tempting me to commit a crime?"
Gu Moqian pressed his lips lightly to her cheek, chuckling softly as he gazed at her.