The Scheming Ex-Husband's Courtship
Chapter 205 - 194: Begin with First Sight, End with Growing Old Together

Chapter 205: Chapter 194: Begin with First Sight, End with Growing Old Together

Gu Qili stood stupefied on the steps of the hotel, on a star-strewn night like this, standing under the starry sky, his black suit almost blending into the darkness, yet seeming to glow alone there.

The fireworks in his hand flickered on and off, while his eyes resembled the vast universe, profound and boundless.

In this vast universe, she was his sole center, all his being revolved slowly around her, the enduring star.

Standing beside Gu Qili, Luan Yi was completely dumbfounded. Now it’s past three in the morning, and in a few hours, it would be dawn.

Yet this man stood there with a clear and stern face waiting for his woman, without a hint of impatience, without a trace of anxiety, only filled with tenderness almost spilling out of his eyes.

She couldn’t imagine that someone like Mu Shuoqian, a god-like figure, could also have such a mundane aspect—waiting for his girlfriend.

Gu Qili did not care about the dumbstruck Luan Yi and quickly ran down the steps, staggering a bit due to the haste, with a frown set between his brows, he briskly walked up to meet her.

It was such a surprise; Gu Qili had not expected him to come pick her up, other than being filled with emotion,

and indeed she did.

Even if Aus City is hot, the evenings of this season are still somewhat cold, he wore only a black shirt, the buttons all cold.

Gu Qili hugged him tighter with pity, feeling his warm heartbeat, she broke into a smile: "Mu Shuoqian, aren’t you cold wearing so little?"

"Not cold." He smoothed her slightly disheveled ponytail, "Let’s go."

"Okay."

"Are you hungry?" He half hugged her as they walked toward the car.

"A bit."

He opened the car door, she saw the thermal bag on the passenger seat with the steaming pig’s feet rice, and it was labeled with "Li Ji".

She remembered that Li Ji only operates until twelve o’clock at night, did he go to buy the pig’s feet rice at that time and had been waiting here for her ever since?

Gu Qili was holding that box of pig’s feet rice, suddenly feeling tears wetting her eyes, almost dropping down.

In such a tranquil dawn, after such a tiring day, in his warm embrace.

She felt if her life were to end at this moment, she would have no regrets.

Mu Shuoqian leaned in to buckle her up, seeing her reddened eyes, he tensed up, instantly holding her face, his expression serious: "What’s wrong, why are you about to cry?"

Gu Qili shook her head with teary eyes,

Gu Qili broke into laughter, looking into his unfathomably deep eyes that reflected only her image, her artistic flair burst forth: "Mu Shuoqian, have you heard a phrase before?"

His answer made Gu Qili forget his earlier oddity, and she couldn’t help but hug him tightly, laughing cheerfully.

She knew that this man’s word was as solid as gold, whatever he promised her, he would surely do.

Not far away, Luan Yi still stood like a statue on the steps, witnessing their intimate interaction, oblivious to anyone else around.

She hadn’t expected that Mu Shuoqian would treat Gu Qili with such indulgence. Even an ordinary action carried so much tolerance, with her in his presence, his eyes couldn’t accommodate anyone else, a hundred acres of flower forests are no match for the fresh and unyielding Sakura Grass before him.

Gu Qili ate the pig’s feet rice, chattering nonstop about her daily work with him.

"The mixologist, Ah V, is really amazing. Each type of alcohol he mixes has its unique name, custom-made, and many people who have tasted his cocktails can’t stand others anymore."

The admiration in her eyes was dazzling, which made the man driving a little jealous.

However, he followed her words and said, "You mean VV Lian."

"Ah V? VV Lian? They are the same person."

"Yes, VV Lian is a celebrated winemaker in Aus City, but he suddenly retired five years ago, no longer making wine, and the wines he made then became valuable rarities."

"So Ah V is such an impressive figure, but why did he stop making wine?"

"Nobody knows." Mu Shuoqian suddenly turned his head, his gaze was cold, his voice carrying a tinge of chill: "You care so much about him?"

Gu Qili could not miss the jealousy in his tone, waved her hand in front of her nose teasingly: "Ah, the jealousy jar has tipped over again. I wonder if someone in his past life was a condiment dealer, specializing in vinegar."

She finished speaking, glancing with the corner of her eye at the man with the stern expression.

Suddenly he extended his long arm right before her eyes, she reflexively shrank back, thinking he wanted to flick her forehead, but he instead flexed his long fingers, picking up a grain of rice stuck on her mouth corner, saying with a look of disgust, "So dirty."

Gu Qili was indifferent, didn’t feel it tarnished her image in his eyes at all.

"Just tell me next time." She stuck out her tongue and licked around her lips, "I’ll lick it back and it’s fine."

Don’t waste it.

Mu Shuoqian looked at her, his lips unconsciously curving into a smile.

Gu Qili had eaten her fill, one hand patting her stomach, the other casually twisting the buttons in the car, all tuned to midnight live shows, the DJ’s voice like an invisible hand soothing a late-returner’s heart.

"The next song is dedicated to all the lovers out there."

Soft music gently wafted through the air, a slightly husky male voice resonating beside her ears.

"Just once, I’ll take you to see the ends of the earth

Laugh heartily on sunny days

Bicker in the free air

Do you know you’re my only desire"

Seeing Mu Shuoqian listening intently, Gu Qili lifted her phone slightly, somewhat smugly: "This is my favorite song, and your ringtone is this song."

"What’s the name of this song?"

"’Just Once’, it sounds good, doesn’t it?"

He nodded: "You can set specific ringtones on phones?"

"Of course."

He suddenly handed over his phone as a matter of course: "Set a ringtone for yourself."

"What type do you want?"

"The same as yours."

"Okay." Gu Qili quickly set his ringtone, then used her own phone to call him. The ringtone mingled with the music from the broadcast, "The world is small, I’ll accompany you to the ends of the earth."

She couldn’t help but shift closer to him, resting her head on his arm and playing with the sachet hanging on the rearview mirror, the sachet that was supposed to be given to Xiao Ran somehow ended up in this Land Rover Discovery.

"Mu Shuoqian, you’ll always be by my side, right?"

His driving hand tightened around the steering wheel, while his other hand patted her waist, "Mm."

If possible, he wanted to take her to see the ends of the earth, to the furthest corners of the world.

Gu Qili closed her eyes contentedly, muttering to herself: "Mu Shuoqian, you are so good to me, no one has ever treated me as well as you have, except for dad."

He patted her arm again, staying silent.

The car drove smoothly, and the corner of Jingshan District could already be seen ahead.

Gu Qili was eventually carried up by Mu Shuoqian, and before sleeping, she murmured: "You must be an angel sent by God to save me."

Gu Qili didn’t wake up until noon the next day, and picked up a book.

Seeing the cover, she knew the book was for her; because she had said she wanted to enroll in the sommelier CAFA course, so he bought her a reference book, which was very authoritative.

Gu Qili had always thought he didn’t support her involvement in these wine-related activities, but seeing this book, she understood. His ’lack of support’ was only superficial, a tiny adherence due to pride; in fact, he had compromised long ago. Whatever she wanted to do, he would always silently support her in the background.

Her heart felt incredibly warm, warmer than the sun shining on her body. She couldn’t help but kiss the book twice. This man, other than loving him more fiercely, what else could she do?

After washing up, Gu Qili prepared to make some breakfast, but upon opening the door, she found Mu Shuoqian was unexpectedly at home, quietly sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper.

She was initially surprised, but quickly walked over, leaned over the back of the sofa, and hugged his neck, slanting her head to peek at the newspaper he was reading: "Morning."

"It’s already noon." He bluntly pointed out, turning his head to kiss her face before continuing to read his newspaper.

Gu Qili pouted, then suddenly remembered something and nuzzled his neck excitedly: "Thank you for the book."

"You’re welcome." He folded the newspaper neatly and set it aside, pointing with his mouth towards the dining table: "Let’s eat."

He had ordered takeout from Xiangshan Club, the boxes were still warm, obviously just delivered.

"You don’t have to go to work today?" Gu Qili opened the box, her taste buds instantly captivated.

"Going to buy a car later." He glanced at his watch, "Come with me."

"Sure." She was off today, naturally delighted to join him in choosing a car.**

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