Gu Zheng hesitated for a moment, then replied meaningfully.

Qiao Xi was instantly dumbstruck. In any case, Gu Zheng was about to come back soon, so he could just bring the gift back with him. Why spend money on international express delivery? No matter how precious the item was, he could wait another few days to deliver it himself.

“Xi Xi, do you miss me?” Gu Zheng suddenly asked, his voice a little coquettish.

Hearing Gu Zheng’s magnetic voice, Qiao Xi’s face turned red. Her longing for him surged out like a tide. She had not seen Gu Zheng for so many days, and she had lost her spirit in everyday life.

Seeing that Qiao Xi was silent, Gu Zheng asked again, “Do you miss me?”

Qiao Xi said, “Yes.” Of course, she missed him. It had already reached the point where she didn’t even want to eat or drink.

“I miss you too.” The man’s voice was mixed with smiles and affection. For a moment, Qiao Xi even felt that this man was beside her. It was as though he was hugging her from behind as usual and muttering in her ear.

“The gift is here. Go downstairs and take a look.”

Qiao Xi looked at the time in disbelief. It was past midnight. What kind of package would be delivered in the middle of the night? Could it be that Gu Zheng had sent someone to deliver it?

Suddenly, a guess appeared in Qiao Xi’s heart. She did not even have the time to change before hurriedly rushing downstairs in thin pajamas and slippers. The instant she pushed the door open, her breathing even stopped.

Gu Zheng was standing at the door in a navy blue windbreaker. His body was filled with a cold aura. He seemed to be a little tired. There was a slight stubble on his chin, and his eyes were bloodshot. However, it did not affect his gentle gaze at all.

He put his phone in his jacket pocket and touched her with his slightly cold fingertips before abruptly retracting them. “Xi Xi, I’m back.”

Qiao Xi stood at the door in a daze, her mind blank. She looked at the man in front of her with infatuated eyes. Their eyes met, and lingering feelings lingered around their bodies.

“I… am Mrs. Gu’s gift.”

Gu Zheng hurriedly entered, took off his jacket, and casually hung it at the side. He rubbed his slightly cold hands and opened his arms. “Mrs. Gu, I really missed you. Hug!”

It had only been five days since they last met, but every day felt like a year to them.

Qiao Xi stood on the spot and was stunned for a moment. “Why are you back today?”

“I rushed back after work today. Fortunately, I caught the last plane and could come back earlier to see you.”

Hearing Gu Zheng’s words, Qiao Xi’s heart suddenly ached. She was aware of how Gu Zheng’s business trip was planned out. He practically did not have any free time, yet he actually came back two days in advance. It was sufficient to show that he had been working practically without sleep these past few days.

At this moment, his eyes were dark and red, while his cheeks were slightly hollow. Qiao Xi knew that he had not been resting well these past few days.

Qiao Xi could not control her choked voice. “Gu Zheng! You’re crazy! Do you want to die?!”

The man smiled and reached out to pull her into his arms. He whispered in her ear, “I was afraid that you’d miss me and think of me not eating or sleeping, so I rushed back. Are you unhappy to see this gift?”

Qiao Xi hugged him tightly, her eyes filled with tears as she sniffled. “Of course, I’m happy! But I don’t want you to be so tired. What will I do if you fall sick?”

Gu Zheng laughed and shook his head. “I’m not tired at all. As long as I can see you, I’ll be filled with strength.”

At this moment, the noise in the living room woke the butler up. He walked out groggily and returned to his room with a speechless expression. It had only been a few days since they last met, but the two of them were already hugging and crying. If one did not know better, one would think that they had not seen each other for a few years.

…

The next morning, Qiao Xi slowly woke up. She glanced at the time and saw that it was already nine o’clock.

Gu Zheng was a very disciplined person. Even though he worked late the day before, he would still wake up at six in the morning to run, eat breakfast, and tidy up before going to work. However, he was sleeping soundly on the bed today. The dark circles under his eyes were still so obvious.

Qiao Xi’s heart ached slightly. In her mind, she imagined the scene of Gu Zheng attending endless meetings, reviewing documents, and finishing his work. He got on the plane home without stopping in the slightest. His body had already endured it to the extreme, so he could finally sleep in peace.

She leaned against the bed and quietly looked at his sleeping face. At this moment, Gu Zheng’s face was filled with traces of fatigue. His stubble had also appeared, but he was still beautiful and she could not get enough of him.