Taking Care of Him

Shu Pan immediately snapped back to reality. Without any hesitation, she hurried to the living room and poured a glass of warm water from the coffee table. She carried it back to the bedroom.

In his drunken state, Gu Shaoting appeared much more docile than when he was sober. He was as obedient as a child.

As Shu Pan helped him sit up and drink the water, he showed no resistance. He followed her guidance and sat up, opening his mouth obediently to drink. With a few gulps, he finished the water. The furrow between his brows relaxed significantly.

Once Shu Pan laid him back down on the bed, he immediately closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Shu Pan covered him with the blanket. However, noticing him continuously rubbing his forehead, she couldn't bear it. She gently reached out and started massaging his temples with a gentle and soothing touch. Perhaps her actions were effective, as he gradually grew calmer, and his breathing became more even.

Shu Pan continued the massage until Gu Shaoting had fallen into a deep sleep. Only then did she stop, feeling her hand slightly sore and numb. She shook her wrist and her gaze involuntarily fell upon Gu Shaoting's sleeping face.

Asleep, Gu Shaoting looked truly harmless—a dignified and captivating face that rivaled that of a celebrity, effortlessly drawing people's attention.

Until now, Shu Pan struggled to find an adjective to describe him.

The best she could come up with was "handsome and elegant."

His refined eyebrows, straight nose, thin lips, and graceful facial contours—Gu Shaoting's face was captivating from any angle.

Although Shu Pan hadn't been drinking, just looking at Gu Shaoting's face made her feel intoxicated, as if it was never enough.

Because there was a lingering smell of alcohol in the room, Shu Pan slightly opened a window to let in a gentle breeze. His short hair fluttered in the air.

"Water... I want water..." Not long after, Gu Shaoting's indistinct words echoed once again. Shu Pan bent down and listened carefully. It seemed he still wanted water.

Quietly, Shu Pan walked out and poured a glass of warm water. She then attended to the heavily intoxicated Gu Shaoting, helping him drink. Glancing at the time, it was already around midnight. Considering that staying up late was not good for the baby, and Gu Shaoting seemed to be sleeping more peacefully, Shu Pan gently closed the door and made her way to the adjacent guest bedroom. She lay down on the bed, her thoughts swirling.

She and he had gone from being the most familiar to becoming complete strangers. Or perhaps they were never truly familiar with each other. Throughout their marriage, it seemed like she had invested the most, and sometimes she considered extricating herself. However, she was already deeply entangled, and at times, it felt impossible to break free.

As Shu Pan pondered, her eyes gradually grew heavy, and she drifted off to sleep.

Around 6 o'clock in the morning, Shu Pan woke up. Groggily, she quietly approached Gu Shaoting's bedside and glanced at him. He was sleeping soundly.

Considering that he had consumed alcohol the previous night, she guessed he might wake up with an upset stomach.

Housekeeper Sister Zhang wouldn't arrive so early. He would probably be awake by the time breakfast was prepared. It would be best to prepare something for him.

Shu Pan walked to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. There were plenty of ingredients prepared by Sister Zhang. Shu Pan took out some lean meat and vegetables, intending to make minced pork congee for him.

First, she cleaned the meat and chopped it into small pieces. Then, she rinsed the rice and put it in the clay pot. She brought it to a boil over high heat. Once it started boiling, she added the lean meat and reduced the heat to a simmer.

When the porridge was almost done, she added some vegetables and stirred before turning off the heat.