The roses, luscious and dripping with color, bloomed in the flower bed protected by the fence, and their fragrance could be felt even from the pavilion across the stone path.
"Sister-in-law, you maintain yourself so well, your skin is transparent and glowing~"
Chu Xiran sat on a stone bench, holding a European-style teacup in her hand, generously praising Gu Tong, who sat opposite her.
"I don't really need much maintenance, youth is my asset."
Gu Tong took a sip of coffee, engaging in casual conversation but inwardly cursing Li Yan.
Because, just an hour ago, they had just returned home when the Academy suddenly assigned a mission, urgently requiring Li Yan to arrange a strategy meeting.
Li Yan was worried that Gu Tong might encounter danger alone at home, so he didn't return to the Academy and stayed home, writing the strategy meeting plan behind closed doors.
