Chapter 942: Treat Yourself Better

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Su Shen had clearly invested considerable thought into the matter. As Gu Zi spoke, his eyes flickered with concern as he turned to her and said, “There’s still no clear lead on this. I’ve had people investigate, and they confirmed that the mastermind is indeed from the capital and currently in Guangcheng. However, we can’t identify his name or position. It’s possible he isn’t here solely for the three children.”

Gu Zi nodded in agreement. If the person were entirely focused on the children, they wouldn’t still be sitting idle.

Knowing that the mastermind hailed from the capital suggested that the children’s biological father had some significant background, which surprised Gu Zi. She hadn’t expected the origins of the three children to be so extraordinary.

She remembered that the original story didn’t mention the children’s backgrounds; after all, the second and third children had passed away early, and the eldest showed little interest in his lineage. He only acknowledged Su Shen as his father, and both of them were naturally discreet, leaving them unnoticed by the outside world, including the irresponsible biological father who failed to pay them any attention.

Gu Zi’s worry was palpable. “Regardless of whether the mastermind is here solely for the children, we can’t let our guard down. We cannot allow him to take them.”

Su Shen chuckled softly and gently rubbed her back, offering comfort. “Don’t worry. I promised I wouldn’t let anyone take the kids. Why don’t you go to bed? I’ll carry Lele upstairs.”

He carefully picked up Su Le and, together with Gu Zi, headed upstairs.

After she had settled into bed, he took a quick shower and changed his clothes before joining her. He found her already asleep, softly murmuring as he wrapped his arms around her.

Leaning in closer, he caught snippets of her words: “You need to take better care of yourself. You’re working too hard, and it pains me to see you like this. You’re my man; don’t wear yourself out. Who will grow old with me then?”

Su Shen was taken aback, realizing she was still thinking about him even in her sleep. His eyes widened in surprise, and he pressed a tender kiss to her forehead, softly replying to her dreams, “I will, Gu Zi.”

The next morning, Gu Zi awoke to Su Shen’s gentle kisses. He had started softly, but as he sensed her waking, he grew bolder, deepening the kiss. His hand slipped beneath the collar of her nightgown, caressing her soft, supple curves. Gu Zi found herself responding, and soon the morning was filled with their tangled warmth, creating quite a stir.

After a while, Su Shen finally withdrew, content, and lifted her in his arms. They shared a bath together before getting ready and heading downstairs.

Su Le was still fast asleep, so Gu Zi decided to let her rest a little longer. Their two sons had already made their own breakfast and left for school.@@novelbin@@

As Gu Zi headed to the kitchen to prepare her own breakfast, Su Shen followed her, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind and resting his chin on her shoulder. He inhaled her scent, savoring the closeness they had just shared.

Though Gu Zi had enjoyed their time together, she couldn’t help but feel a little overwhelmed by Su Shen’s energy. Remembering something she had meant to ask for a while, she turned to him and said, “I still don’t know the birthdays of the three children. I want to celebrate them.”

Su Shen seemed surprised by her sudden thought. “Su Bing and Su Le both have their birthdays in October, and Su Li’s is in the first half of the year—this month, in fact. If I’m not mistaken, his birthday is next Monday.”

Gu Zi gasped, turning to push Su Shen playfully. “That’s just a few days away! Why didn’t you tell me sooner? I need to prepare a birthday cake for Su Li! When you come back today, can you bring me a cake-making set?”

Su Shen, unfazed by her push, simply held her tighter. To him, her strength was almost negligible. “Sure, I’ll pick one up. But there are plenty of ready-made cakes available in the city. You don’t have to go through all that trouble.”

Gu Zi shook her head. “They might have cakes, but their sponge cakes can’t compare to the ones I make in the earthen oven. I really enjoy the process, or else I wouldn’t have asked you to replicate the earthen oven I used in the countryside for the backyard.”

The earthen oven was something Su Shen had built before he left for the capital, and it was finally ready for use, perfect for baking cakes.

After finishing breakfast, Gu Zi sent Su Shen off to work and began her review and tasks. During breaks, she played with Su Le, who had just woken up. By noon, Su Shen returned with everything Gu Zi needed, and she started tidying up the earthen oven to prepare for the celebration.