Chapter 941: Not in a Rush to Cultivate

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Recently, Su Shen had been consumed with expanding his business, often working late into the night. By the time he returned home, Gu Zi was usually already asleep.

Out of respect, he wouldn’t disturb her rest, only occasionally awakening her if his longing became too strong. But once, he’d been too rough, leaving her uncomfortable afterward. Since then, he preferred to restrain himself rather than interrupt her sleep.

Seeing her waiting for him tonight, he felt both happiness and concern—concerned she wasn’t resting enough.

But Gu Zi, hearing his gentle scolding, thought he was the one who truly needed rest. In the countryside, he had always worked tirelessly, even taking night shifts and managing tasks alone, without ever appearing fatigued.

Now, even as he pushed to grow his business, he still insisted on doing everything himself, leaving precious little time for rest.

She knew that if not for her upcoming exams, he wouldn’t have stayed home recently at all. Though he never showed it, watching him work so hard tugged at her heart.

Gu Zi reached out, lightly tracing her fingers across his face. “I needed to talk to you about something, and I couldn’t wait till tomorrow. But before we get to that, let me tell you this: when you come home at night, after your shower, just leave your clothes by the washing machine. I’ll wash them with the rest. There’s no need for you to scrub them yourself. You need all the rest you can get.”@@novelbin@@

Su Shen often insisted on hand-washing his clothes after returning from the pig farm, fearing they were too dirty to put in the washing machine, which others used. He would rinse himself off and then, without a second thought, wash his work clothes by hand before hanging them up to dry.

The thought of his nightly routine made Gu Zi’s chest tighten slightly, her brows furrowing with a quiet frustration.

Su Shen noticed the look and, smiling, slipped his arm around her waist, taking her hand in his. Her hands were soft and delicate, hands he felt were meant to be cherished. He would rather do everything himself than let her feel burdened.

But hearing her gentle insistence tonight warmed him. In his eyes, she was not yet twenty, still young. He hadn’t realized that, in her heart, she could also feel such tenderness for him. How could he not be moved?

He bent down to plant a soft kiss on her forehead and murmured, “Alright, I’ll listen to you. From now on, I’ll use the washing machine too.”

His response brightened her expression, her eyebrows relaxing into a natural, captivating charm. She pulled him over to the couch, saying, “Good. From now on, no more treating yourself like that; it makes you look pitiful. Now, let’s talk about Su Le.”

Su Le was soundly asleep on one end of the sofa, a small blanket tucked around her by Gu Zi. Since she planned to wait for Su Shen to return, she had let Su Le fall asleep there so she could keep an eye on her in case she woke up unexpectedly.

Su Shen’s gaze shifted from his sleeping daughter to Gu Zi, his expression softening with gratitude. He knew how lovingly she cared for Su Le, and he trusted that if Gu Zi wanted to discuss her, it was something important. “I’m listening,” he said, his tone attentive.

Gu Zi took a breath and said, “Today, I took Lele along with Su Bing for his test. She went into the room with him and somehow managed to catch the attention of two professors inside. One of them even gave Su Bing a business card for me. They want to start training Su Le’s language skills right away, which, of course, could be good for her. But I’m also worried; I don’t want her to become a target at such a young age. I need your thoughts on this.”

Su Shen’s brows drew together slightly, revealing his reluctance. He, too, was uncomfortable with the idea of Su Le being thrust into a formal training program so early.

“Your concerns are valid,” he replied. “We don’t know the true intentions of those involved yet, and Lele is still so young. There’s no rush.”

Understanding his perspective, Gu Zi nodded. It was the same thought that had crossed her mind earlier. Ever since Su Bing’s abilities caught the attention of someone in the shadows, they had taken extra precautions. If Su Le were also recognized as a child prodigy, it would only invite more trouble.

“Alright, I’ll call the professor tomorrow and decline their offer,” she agreed. “But I have to admit, I’m still puzzled. After that group came from the capital to look for the children, they vanished without a trace. If the person behind all this is indeed Su Bing’s biological father and he wants to reclaim the children, then why stay hidden?”

Could she have been mistaken? Perhaps this mysterious figure wasn’t their father after all, or if he was, then taking the children back wasn’t his goal. But if that were the case, what purpose did his actions serve?