A lifetime of peace and care

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LTPC Chapter 30: Spending the Weekend Together

Their living room provides a view of the Ming Bay brimming with rain water and surrounded by mountains. The green forest meandered along the base of the mountains, cloaked by the clouds and mists in a layer of white gauze. At a glance, the picturesque image was like an elegant ink painting.

Gu Tingchuan told her about the weekend arrangements. On the first day, they would rest at home and, on the second day, go to an afternoon private reception. 

Yi Ran knew that this would be the first time that he’ll be officially introduce her into his social circle. She was rather nervous about it so, in preparation, she secretly cut her hair, applied a mask, and did her nails. 

The rainy weather was really more suitable for staying at home. In the morning, Yi Ran prepared millet porridge and mustard fish for breakfast. Gu Tingchuan had a faint smile on his face when he saw these things, his mental state suddenly feeling much better than it had been a moment ago. He appeared more relaxed and refreshed, as opposed to his strict and gloomy attitude when working. 

He sat down and took a sip of coffee. Using his free left hand, he turned on the TV, then glanced at her and said, “You bought this magazine?”

Yi Ran followed his gaze and saw the latest issue of "Master of Movies" on the sofa, which contained some information about Homecoming. It even included a photo of Director Gu on the set. 

The photo was of his handsome profile. White collar covered his fair neck and above it was a beautiful jawline. But, he was unsmiling, his expression rather dark and gloomy. Such a handsome face was thus wasted. 

Yi Ran's face grew hot, but she still pretended to say calmly, "It was at the convenience store nearby. I stopped there to buy coffee and just happened to see it..." 

Gu Tingchuan never cared about being spotlighted in magazines before and never bothered to purposefully read them. However, this time, he got up and flipped over the magazine. Smiling, he said, "Yes, the photographer's skills in this magazine is not bad."

While still looking at the magazine, he took a bite of the millet porridge, then moved his chopsticks over to the mustard fish and silently put a piece in his mouth. Although he usually do not eat these, he discovered for the first time that they tasted rather good.

"Do you also like photography?" Yi Ran sat across from him and couldn't help but look at him a few more times. 

"Yes, I've been to many places when filming, and sometimes I'll take some pictures myself." Gu Tingchuan's voice rose slightly, and then he easily and cheerfully added, "I'll take you next time." 

Yi Ran did not expect that he would mention herself. However, she didn’t think too much of it. It probably stemmed from the fact that they had a sense of responsibility for each other, and they valued each other’s feelings. As a result, the man seemed to be regarding her as more and more important, and he had been allowing her to integrate In his life. 

"Okay, you still owe me a long trip anyway,” Yi Ran replied jokingly. 

After breakfast, Gu Tingchuan moved to the tall window and called his assistant, saying that next week he would discuss with shareholders about Homecoming’s theater arrangements.