189: In broad daylight

Song Yuan smiled helplessly; this woman was truly out of control.

She teased him at home and caused trouble outside too.

She bullied him, knowing he wouldn't do anything to her.

Song Yuan looked at her sly eyes, and the next second, as she wished, his palm moved up and cupped her.

The softness overflowing his palm made Song Yuan's breath catch. Because she was pregnant, he hadn't touched her in a long time.

It was just as she said; it had grown by more than one size.

For a moment, both of them froze.

Gu Shiyu hadn't expected him to be serious, and Song Yuan hadn't thought she would develop a second time just by being pregnant.

Since he had already touched her, Song Yuan simply pushed down the thin strap, only to find a red mark on her skin from being constricted by the tight swimsuit.

After a deep breath, Song Yuan made a decision: he simply helped her untie the strap.

Her swimsuit was a two-piece, and the small piece of fabric, which wasn't large to begin with, was untied by him.

Gu Shiyu was startled and hugged herself, her arms crossed over her chest.

"Song Yuan, what are you doing?"

Song Yuan folded her top neatly and placed it in a clean spot.

"Anyway, it's just us in the room. If you're going to soak, then relax properly. The clothes are too small; aren't they uncomfortable to wear?"

This was Gu Shiyu's first time trying to soak in a hot spring this way. She truly achieved complete relaxation, with no constraints at all except for a small pair of swim briefs on her lower body.

In the middle of the day...

A sense of shame swept over her.

Even though they were an old married couple, she still couldn't help but blush.

"Song Yuan, this... isn't this bad?"

Song Yuan kissed her forehead.

"There's nothing bad about it. Comfort is the most important thing. Besides, haven't I seen it, touched it, or even eaten it?"

Gu Shiyu covered his mouth, but it was too late. This man was so proper in a suit, but when he came home, he said such wild things!

"How can you say such things in broad daylight!"

Gu Shiyu's small face was red to her earlobes.

Song Yuan chuckled softly.

"You soak. I'm the one who's suffering. Your food and drinks are behind you. I'm going to take a cold shower now. I won't close the door, so call me if you need anything."

Gu Shiyu nodded with a red face, knowing what he was going to do.

But Song Yuan stared at her for a long time without moving. They looked at each other in silence.

Song Yuan's gaze moved down inch by inch, sweeping past her nose, her chin, and further down...

He lowered his head and kissed her on the left and right. Gu Shiyu's hands, resting on the edge of the pool, tightened, and both their breaths became hurried.

Song Yuan touched and then pulled away. He was about to leave, but Gu Shiyu hooked him, saying softly, "Again... just one more kiss."

Song Yuan paused, the desire in his eyes burning wildly.

He knew he should leave, but he couldn't bear to disappoint her, especially since he was the one who had started this fire.

"Shiyu, we agreed, just one..."

Gu Shiyu's skin was tinged with a faint pink, too shy to look directly at him.

She said, "Okay."

Song Yuan leaned in again to kiss her, moving from her lips little by little downwards.

Song Yuan kept his wits about him, constantly reminding himself not to go too far. In this room, they were practically playing with fire.

So, the second time he kissed there, it was still a touch and go.

Song Yuan quickly left the pool, his entire body's blood still rushing.

Looking back at her, Gu Shiyu leaned against the edge of the pool, her head tilted slightly back, taking deep breaths to regulate her heartbeat, her chest rising and falling with each breath.

Song Yuan turned his face away, not daring to look any longer.

It was going to be the death of him!

When Song Yuan came out of the bathroom, Gu Shiyu had also left the pool and put on the hotel's bathrobe.

Pregnant women shouldn't soak for too long. She sat on the sofa, looking at her phone.

Ms. Xu asked her if she wanted to go down for dinner; the employees were having a barbecue outside.

Gu Shiyu had already smelled the barbecue from the room, and her stomach was protesting.

The two of them, with great understanding, moved past what had just happened, the ambiguity dissolving, leaving behind the warmth between a newlywed couple.

Song Yuan dried his hair and came over to ask her,

"Do you want to go out and eat something?"

Gu Shiyu was just about to bring it up, but Song Yuan said it first.

"They're having a barbecue outside. I want to eat chicken wings."

Song Yuan changed back into the shirt and trousers he had been wearing.

"Change your clothes and let's go out together. I'll grill them for you personally."

Gu Shiyu also changed back into the clothes she had arrived in. The two of them held hands and went out, where it was much livelier than they had imagined.

Colleagues from both companies had already gotten to know each other. The guys were in charge of grilling, the girls were in charge of eating, and the group chatted and laughed.

Song Yuan first saw Li Lei wearing one sneaker and one disposable slipper, busy grilling away.

His attire was more outrageous than a beggar under a bridge.

Then he looked at the group of girls Gu Shiyu had brought; each one was dressed beautifully and brightly. The two groups were a stark contrast.

Song Yuan sighed inwardly. He should have given these single guys a heads-up and told them to tidy themselves up beforehand.

Song Yuan called out to someone from a distance,

"Li Lei, where's your shoe?"

Li Lei had an embarrassed expression.

"It fell into the water while rafting. I couldn't get it back, and it floated away with the current..."

His words caused a burst of laughter.

Song Yuan truly had a headache.

"You're definitely not getting that shoe back. Are you going to keep the other one for New Year's?"

Li Lei replied and quickly put down the half-grilled skewer in his hand, running off to change his shoes. When he came back, both feet were wearing the hotel's disposable slippers, at least they were a pair.

Song Yuan and Gu Shiyu's appearance caused quite a stir. Employees cleared seats and invited them to sit together.

Gu Shiyu's employees were usually a little afraid of her. It was a rare opportunity for informal contact, and these people were very interested in the gossip between Gu Shiyu and Song Yuan.

Song Yuan sat down briefly, greeted her colleagues, and then went to grill skewers.

He said he was grilling skewers, but in reality, he wanted to subtly admonish the brothers he had brought, telling them to pay attention to their image and not scare off the girls.

Song Yuan put some grilled skewers on a plate and then placed new ones on the grill.

He had Li Lei deliver the grilled food to the girls, using it as an opportunity for them to interact, chat, and get acquainted, in case someone caught their eye.

He specifically instructed that the pair of grilled chicken wings were for Gu Shiyu.

When Gu Shiyu received the grilled chicken wings, a group of girls looked at her with envious eyes.

"President Song is so thoughtful! He personally grilled chicken wings for General Manager Gu!"

Someone next to her said,

"What's that? Haven't you noticed that President Song has been holding General Manager Gu's thermos? He's afraid General Manager Gu will be thirsty and have no water to drink. Girls should drink more hot water!"

Li Lei put down a plate of skewers and chimed in,

"So, should girls drink more hot water or not? When I tell you to drink more hot water during chats, you get upset. Under what circumstances should hot water be drunk, and when should it not?"

Li Lei's question made everyone at the table laugh, and Gu Shiyu also laughed uncontrollably.

Li Lei was even more confused, not knowing what these people were laughing about.

He turned around and saw Song Yuan standing not far behind him, hands on his hips, looking at him with a helpless expression.