The blind boss's nanny

In the evening, the lengthy meeting finally came to an end.

Lu Tingzhao rubbed his throbbing temples.

The floor-to-ceiling windows of the top-floor office offer a view of Beijing's dazzling nightscape.

At this time of day, he would probably already be on his way home, with warm lights already lit up in the manor, and someone waiting for him.

But now, he is all alone in the spacious and luxurious office.

The air was filled with the scent of expensive fragrances, and it was so quiet that you could hear his own breathing.

Lin Xiaoman and Xiao Gu traveled to a small island in the South Pacific for a week-long blogger evaluation.

For the past seven days, he has been sleeping directly in the office's rest room after finishing work.

Loneliness, like the night, spreads out.

He habitually picked up his phone and tapped on that familiar profile picture. Lin Xiaoman's latest WeChat Moments post was from yesterday:

The photo shows clear blue water, colorful fish surrounding coral reefs, and a hand wearing a waterproof cover making a "V" sign.

Caption: "Last day, all done! Heading home tomorrow~"

He misses her very much.

The thought of her image filled my mind when I drifted off during the meeting.

Before she left, she pleaded with him to promise to eat properly, but he was so busy that he just ate work meals and coffee for a week.

Right now, she might be enjoying a seafood feast with her friends in a foreign land, laughing and chatting... while he can only stay here, staring at a cold, impersonal screen.

I have to wait until tomorrow to see her.

Lu Tingzhao sighed and pressed the intercom button:

"Qin Xiu, come here for a moment."

Soon, the office door was gently knocked on and then pushed open. Qin Xiu, dressed in a sharp suit, stood in the doorway.

"Chairman."

"Cancel or postpone all my appointments for tomorrow morning."

Lu Tingzhao looked at the calendar.

"I'm going to the airport to pick up Xiaoman."

A hint of surprise flashed across Qin Xiu's face, and his tone was somewhat hesitant:

"Chairman... your wife's flight landed smoothly at 3 p.m. today."

Lu Tingzhao's fingers, which were flipping through the itinerary, suddenly stopped.

He slowly raised his head and looked at Qin Xiu, his eyes flashing with astonishment, but it was quickly replaced by even stronger emotions.

"...Where is she?"

The voice wasn't loud, but it carried a hint of excitement.

Qin Xiu's gaze shifted slightly towards the bookshelf, and he said respectfully:

"After returning this afternoon, Madam came straight to the company."

Lu Tingzhao's heart skipped a beat uncontrollably in his chest, and then accelerated.

He waved his hand, his voice low and hoarse:

"Okay. You can go home now."

"Yes."

Qin Xiu quietly left and considerately closed the heavy office door.

Silence returned to the room.

Lu Tingzhao took a deep breath, stood up, and subconsciously straightened his shirt cuffs and suit hem.

He strode toward the bookshelf.

That bookshelf occupied an entire wall, displaying all kinds of hardcover books and business trophies.

In an inconspicuous corner, he gently pressed a hidden sensor button.

With a soft "click" and the silent sound of machinery, the massive bookshelf slowly slid to both sides from the central axis, revealing the space hidden behind it... a luxurious lounge no different from a five-star suite.

The room was dimly lit, with heavy blackout curtains drawn tightly, and only a few ambient lights in the corners emitting a hazy glow.

The air was filled with her scent.

Lu Tingzhao's gaze quickly searched in the dim light, finally settling on the large bed.

The large bed was covered with dark gray velvet bedding, and the quilt was slightly rounded.

He walked over quietly.

Only when I got closer could I see a few strands of slightly curled long hair peeking out from the edge of the blanket.

The person on the bed seemed to be sleeping soundly, breathing evenly and deeply, and holding a somewhat comical shark doll in their arms.

Lu Tingzhao squatted down by the bed and, in the dim light, gazed at her peaceful sleeping face.

The long flight left faint shadows under her eyes, but the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, as if she were having a sweet dream.

The corner of my heart that had been empty for seven days was filled with something hot and soft in this instant.

He reached out and gently brushed the strands of hair from her cheek with his fingertips, his movements careful, as if afraid of waking her.

The person in the dream seemed to sense something, nuzzled his palm, uttered a mumbled murmur, and hugged the shark plush toy in his arms even tighter.

The frost and weariness in Lu Tingzhao's eyes completely melted away at this moment, leaving only overflowing tenderness and smile.

He leaned down and placed a kiss on her smooth forehead.

Lin Xiaoman's eyelashes trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.

In the dim light, their eyes met.

She recognized him, and a smile bloomed in her eyes. She proudly held up the adorable shark plush toy she was holding, presenting it to him in a soft, sweet voice:

"I brought you a gift!"

Lu Tingzhao looked at the shark with its mouth wide open, and then met her bright eyes, his heart melted completely.

He took the doll, examined it seriously, then nodded and said earnestly:

"Yes, I like it very much."

Hearing him say that, Lin Xiaoman was even happier, her smile widening. She couldn't wait to share her experiences from the past few days:

The vibrant coral reefs, the warm hospitality of the local fishermen, the unique flavors of the novel foods we tried, and the various hilarious mishaps with Xiao Gu...

Lu Tingzhao lay on his side, propping his head up with his arm, listening quietly.

His gaze remained fixed on her vivid eyes and brows. Occasionally, he would respond softly or ask a question or two about a detail, encouraging her to speak more enthusiastically.

When she finally stopped to catch her breath because her throat was a little dry, he reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

"You like that place so much? I'll buy the island and give it to you, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoman immediately shook her head vigorously.

"No, no!"

She released the shark plush toy, wrapped her arms around his neck, pulled him closer, and leaned up to kiss him.

This kiss carried an undisguised longing.

A long, lingering kiss.

When it ended, Lu Tingzhao was still reluctant to leave, his nose gently brushing against hers, their breaths mingling.

Lin Xiaoman pulled away from his embrace slightly, her eyes shining brightly in the dim light, her voice filled with excitement:

"Honey! I'm telling you, I made so much money this time!"

"so!"

She announced,

"My treat tonight! We're going to that newly opened Michelin three-star restaurant! I've already made a reservation!"

Looking at her radiant appearance, Lu Tingzhao couldn't help but chuckle softly.

He nodded, a proud smile on his face, and followed her words:

"Alright. Looks like I'll be basking in Mrs. Lu's glory again tonight."

Lin Xiaoman proudly raised her chin, her eyes crinkling into a smile:

"Of course!"

She nimbly climbed out of bed, ran to the window, and swiftly pulled back the heavy curtains.

Outside the window, the city's dazzling lights flooded in instantly, illuminating the entire room and her radiant smile.

Lu Tingzhao also got up, walked behind her, gently hugged her from behind, rested his chin on the top of her head, and looked out the window together at the bustling night view.

"Now then,"

He lowered his head and kissed her hair.

"Can we leave now, Mrs. Lu?"

Lin Xiaoman turned around and quickly pecked him on the lips again, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons with laughter:

"Come on! I'll show you the world!"

The night breeze was gentle, and the lights were soft.

Love is about needing each other, but also about helping each other succeed.