Chapter 29: A Morning of Surprises

Saturday, lying around—

Ah, no wait!

After finally getting a day off, Zhou Ruoyu, who had planned to sleep in late at home, suddenly sat up in bed, remembering that he had an important guest coming over today!

Oh no, oh no, oh no! Gu Jiachen… that arch-rival who he hates the most, fears the most, and… embarrasses him beyond words, is coming to his house!

What should he do? What should he do? What should he do?!

Ugh… He agreed so easily yesterday, allowing Gu Jiachen to invade his private space so effortlessly—damn it!

He should have just suggested meeting at a coffee shop for the first date. At least there would be more people around, and Gu Jiachen wouldn’t dare do anything inappropriate.

But now, inviting him home… well, that’s a different story…

Zhou Ruoyu scratched his head in frustration, realizing he must have been working too hard to make such a silly mistake. A girl’s bedroom isn’t something you just let anyone into.

What if he tries something? There would be nowhere to run!

Oh no…

Zhou Ruoyu even began to understand Gu Xue a little, cough cough…

But it’s still different. Gu Xue suspects all men, while he only suspects this perverted CEO who keeps a harem of women!

Clearly, his concerns are more justified and logical!

…

But now, it’s too late to say anything. He had already agreed to meet Gu Jiachen. Zhou Ruoyu checked his phone for the time; they were supposed to meet at nine in the morning, and it was now eight. Time was running out! He quickly got out of bed and started frantically tidying up.

Underwear, put away! Toilet paper, throw out! Floor, sweep! Knives, polish!

Cough cough, don’t get the wrong idea, he wasn’t planning to cook for Gu Jiachen, he just needed them for self-defense!

Uh… maybe the first explanation was better?

After getting everything ready, Zhou Ruoyu started to worry about his appearance. Ideally, a girl shouldn’t dress too flashily when meeting a perverted CEO like Gu Jiachen. The more attractive she looks, the more dangerous it is.

But… Gu Jiachen specifically asked him not to wear that long dress again.

This is bad, because that long dress was the most modest one Gu Jiachen had bought for him…

The rest…

Zhou Ruoyu opened his closet and couldn’t help but swallow hard, imagining how he would look in these clothes, his heart racing.

Heart… heart fluttered…

No way, even he couldn’t help but like himself when imagining how he would look in these clothes!

Ugh~ Is he getting a bit too cute now?

Zhou Ruoyu blushed as he looked at his reflection in the closet mirror. After a while, he finally found a set of clothes that were somewhat acceptable…

A long-sleeved blue and white sailor uniform, paired with a pleated skirt with a plaid pattern, not too short, just long enough to cover his thighs.

Zhou Ruoyu lifted the skirt, hesitating for a moment, but then, looking at the bunny girl costume in the closet, he decisively chose to wear this outfit.

The soft skirt swayed gently, and his slender legs caught the eye. The girl adjusted the red tie at her chest, and with the sailor uniform, she exuded a youthful vibe…

She didn’t look like a twenty-two-year-old office worker, but more like a student from her school days. Looking at herself in the sailor uniform, Zhou Ruoyu, who always had a thing for this style, blushed, and then lightly lifted his skirt…

No, no, no, no!

After a while, Zhou Ruoyu quickly shook his head to clear his thoughts. This is his own body!

And even if he wanted to see the ‘absolute territory,’ he hadn’t worn knee socks, uh…

Slurp~

Cough cough, although…

The girl’s gaze shifted to the unopened box of stockings on the other side of the closet, and a chilling self-question echoed in her mind.

‘Should I wear them? Should I wear them? Should I wear them?’

After a long silence, Zhou Ruoyu swallowed hard and reached for a pair of white stockings…

Cough cough… it’s not often that he wears a sailor uniform, so how could he go without white stockings?

Zhou Ruoyu closed his eyes, trying to convince himself that he was just playing a dressing-up game, treating this body as his own daughter, um… a sailor uniform without white stockings has no soul, so… he had to make his daughter look beautiful!

Ah, and then lift the skirt to show the ‘absolute territory’… cough cough…

The girl quickly unpacked the stockings, took them out, and slowly put them on, pulling them up…

The small feet were instantly covered by the thin white stockings, revealing a glimpse of the smooth, slightly rosy skin underneath. The beautiful arches and plump soles were irresistibly tempting, and the high-quality stocking material shimmered with an alluring sheen. The feet wrapped in stockings felt the soft, rustling sensation of the fabric, making them incredibly comfortable…

Zhou Ruoyu closed his eyes tightly, savoring the strange sensation of the stockings wrapping around his thighs, but just then—suddenly—

‘Knock knock knock—!’

Outside the bedroom, not far from the door, someone started knocking.

Zhou Ruoyu was taken aback, and then he heard a soft voice calling his name, ‘Ruoyu… little bunny~ I’m here~!’

Gu… Gu Jiachen?!

Recognizing the voice, Zhou Ruoyu was on high alert and quickly ended his admiring session, closing the closet door and rushing to the room door.

Through the peephole, the girl saw Gu Jiachen standing at the door, dressed in casual clothes, holding two portions of soy sauce buns for breakfast, and smiling mischievously…

Ugh…

He’s spying on him!

After a moment, it seemed Gu Jiachen noticed him looking through the peephole, and he suddenly reached out, covering the peephole with his finger, and asked softly:

‘Hey, little bunny, stop peeking. Say something so I know I haven’t knocked on the wrong door, or it might be awkward…’

‘Re… really?’

Zhou Ruoyu rolled his eyes at his rival and timidly replied, hoping this might get Gu Jiachen to leave?

Unfortunately…

The rival didn’t seem stupid at all. Instead, after Zhou Ruoyu’s defiant remark, he couldn’t help but laugh, and then the CEO raised an eyebrow and smirked:

‘Oh? Really? I was actually planning to share the most valuable sales experience files from the Jinji Group with my little bunny today. But it seems someone is not only ungrateful but also… doesn’t even want the pocket money, huh?’

‘I’m, don’t—!’

Hearing about such business secrets and money, Zhou Ruoyu anxiously opened the door…

Looking at Gu Jiachen standing at the door with a triumphant expression, Zhou Ruoyu’s mouth twitched for a moment, and then he softly said:

‘Gu… Gu, welcome~’

****

Zhou Ruoyu, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness, opened the door to find Gu Jiachen standing there with a playful smirk. The CEO held up two bags of soy sauce buns, a peace offering for their unusual morning meeting. Zhou Ruoyu, still in his sailor uniform, hesitated for a moment before inviting him in with a shy smile.

‘Come in, Gu… Gu-san,’ Zhou Ruoyu said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Gu Jiachen stepped inside, his eyes twinkling with mischief as he looked around the room. ‘So, this is where my little bunny lives,’ he mused, setting the buns down on the table. ‘I must say, you’ve got quite the cozy place here.’

Zhou Ruoyu blushed, unsure of how to respond. He fidgeted with the hem of his skirt, trying to hide his nervousness. ‘T-thanks,’ he stammered. ‘I just… I just wanted to make sure everything was perfect for you.’

Gu Jiachen chuckled, walking closer to Zhou Ruoyu. ‘Perfect? You always are, my little bunny,’ he said, his voice low and intimate. ‘But tell me, what were you doing before I arrived? You seemed a bit… flustered.’

Zhou Ruoyu’s face turned a deeper shade of red, and he looked away, unable to meet Gu Jiachen’s penetrating gaze. ‘N-nothing,’ he mumbled. ‘Just… just getting ready.’

Gu Jiachen raised an eyebrow, clearly not believing him, but he didn’t press further. Instead, he gestured to the buns on the table. ‘Shall we? I thought we could start our day with a bit of breakfast together.’

Zhou Ruoyu nodded, still feeling a bit uneasy, but also curious about what Gu Jiachen had planned. He took a seat at the table, and as they began to eat, he couldn’t help but wonder what the rest of the day would bring.

****

As they finished their breakfast, Gu Jiachen leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face. ‘You know, Ruoyu,’ he began, ‘I’ve been thinking. We should do something fun today. What do you say we go out and explore the city a bit?’

Zhou Ruoyu looked up, surprised. ‘Go out? But… but I thought you wanted to stay in and… you know, discuss business or something.’

Gu Jiachen laughed, a warm and inviting sound. ‘Business can wait, my little bunny. Today is about us enjoying each other’s company. Plus, I have a few surprises planned for you.’

Zhou Ruoyu’s eyes widened with curiosity. ‘Surprises? What kind of surprises?’

Gu Jiachen just smiled mysteriously. ‘You’ll see. But first, let’s get you ready. You look adorable in that uniform, but I think you might need something a bit more… comfortable for the day ahead.’

Zhou Ruoyu blushed again, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension. ‘O-okay,’ he agreed, standing up from the table. ‘I’ll go change.’

As Zhou Ruoyu hurried to his room, Gu Jiachen watched him go, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. He had big plans for the day, and he was looking forward to every moment of it.

****

Zhou Ruoyu returned, now dressed in a more casual outfit—a pair of jeans and a cute top that still hinted at his feminine side. Gu Jiachen nodded approvingly. ‘Much better,’ he said. ‘Now, are you ready for our adventure?’

Zhou Ruoyu took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves. ‘I think so,’ he replied, a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. ‘Let’s see what you have in store for me.’

Gu Jiachen stood up and offered his hand. ‘Then let’s go, my little bunny. The world awaits!’

****

As they stepped out into the bright morning light, Zhou Ruoyu felt a rush of excitement and anticipation. He took Gu Jiachen’s hand, and together, they set off on their unexpected journey, ready to face whatever surprises the day might bring.