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Chapter 45 His thoughts

Chu Ruohan slowly opened her sleepy eyes and saw Gu Junze's handsome face, which was so striking that it was outrageous.

A faint smile played on his lips, his deep eyes fixed on her, and Chu Ruohan's face instantly flushed red.

Although she and Gu Junze had shared a bed these past few days, their relationship was completely innocent. He suddenly looked at her like this.

It still made her uncomfortable.

"Awake?" Gu Junze asked softly.

Chu Ruohan nodded slightly in response, but her eyes darted away.

Gu Junze took a wooden hairpin from under his pillow and handed it to her, saying, "Happy birthday."

Chu Ruohan was slightly taken aback. In her previous life, after marrying into the Gu family, she lived a miserable life and never celebrated her birthday.

I almost forgot it was her birthday today.

Seeing that she didn't take it, Gu Junze's usually aloof face showed a hint of anxiety, and he quickly explained, "I carved this myself, and my skills aren't very good. If you don't like it..."

Chu Ruohan took the wooden hairpin and said, "Thank you, I like it very much."

She just didn't expect that Gu Junze would know her birthday and even carve a hairpin for her.

"I'm glad you like it." Gu Junze's ears turned slightly red.

Chu Ruohan carefully held the wooden hairpin in her hand. The hairpin still carried Gu Junze's body temperature, and a warm feeling spread from her fingertips throughout her body.

Chu Ruohan got up and went to the side room to wash up. The side room was connected to the inner room and was originally where the servants kept watch at night.

Since Gu Junze moved in, Chu Ruohan, considering that he dislikes being touched by others, moved the washing area here, which also reduced the awkwardness between them.

"Happy birthday, young mistress," said the wet nurse and Yuling.

Chu Ruohan thanked them one by one, and the scene reminded her of her days in the Chu family.

"Young Madam, shall we wear this begonia-colored dress today?" Yu Ling asked, holding up a dress with a delighted expression.

The fabric of the dress seemed to be the finest silk, extremely soft and smooth to the touch. The hem was embroidered with delicate begonia patterns, the petals layered upon each other, the colors transitioning naturally from light to dark, as if real begonias were blooming on the hem.

Chu Ruohan frowned slightly; the color was too vibrant.

And it seems she's never seen this dress before?

As if afraid that Chu Ruohan would refuse, the wet nurse quickly said, "Young Madam has fair skin, and this begonia-colored dress suits her skin very well."

Since her rebirth, Chu Ruohan has always worn simple and elegant clothes. But she didn't want to go against their wishes at this moment; it was just a piece of clothing.

Today is her birthday, so it should be a joyous occasion.

Yu Ling combed Chu Ruohan's long, ink-black hair. "Young Madam, which hairpin will you wear today?"

Chu Ruohan took out the wooden hairpin that Gu Junze had given her, a smile on her lips, "Wear this."

She had just noticed the wound on Gu Junze's hand; it was from an accidental cut while carving, and it was a token of his affection.

More valuable than any jewel.

Gu Junze's eyes lit up when he saw her; indeed, the dress suited her very well.

"Let's go!"

"Where to?" Although the rain outside had stopped, the sky was still overcast, and Chu Ruohan knew that the rain would continue.

"You'll know once you go there."

"But you've only just started to feel better?"

Chu Ruohan frowned. He had only just recovered after resting for quite some time, so it was best not to overexert himself.

Gu Junze waved his hand and said, "It's alright. I've already asked Doctor Qian. I should go out and get some fresh air."

Chu Ruohan had no reason to object. Since it was Dr. Qian who said it, then there must be nothing wrong. However, Chu Ruohan did not expect that Gu Junze would actually take her boating on the lake.

Stepping onto the painted boat, Chu Ruohan immediately saw her parents, Chu Chenyu, and Chu Shuyue all on board.

She immediately understood that Gu Junze wanted to celebrate her birthday and had even specially invited her family over. She looked at him gratefully.

In this life, my parents, siblings, and my wet nurse Yuling are all alive. How wonderful...

"Sister, come here quickly." Chu Shuyue waved her arm happily.

Chu Ruohan pushed Gu Junze over.

Happy birthday, elder sister.

“Brother-in-law,” Chu Shuyue said.

Chu's mother quickly scolded, "You should call him the Crown Prince."

Gu Junze waved his hand dismissively, "Mother-in-law, there's no need for that. Today is just a family dinner, and everyone here is family."

After saying that, he turned to look at Chu Shuyue and said, "Call him brother-in-law."

Chu Shuyue immediately beamed with joy and started chattering away to Chu Ruohan, “Sister, all the dishes on this table are your favorites. My brother-in-law sent someone to inquire a few days ago, hoping to give you a big surprise.”

"Please, Your Highness," said Chu's father politely.

Everyone took their seats, and the painted boat slowly glided towards the center of the lake.

The sky was overcast, and looking out over the green mountains and lake on both sides, there was a hazy beauty.

"Does the young master drink alcohol?" Chu's father asked.

"Father, he's not well," Chu Ruohan answered without hesitation.

Gu Junze smiled slightly, "It's alright. I'm in a good mood today, so why not have a few drinks with my father-in-law?"

Gu Junze really liked the way the Chu family got along; it was a kind of warmth he had never experienced before.

Chu Chenyu turned his gaze to Ying Qing, who had always admired those with high martial arts skills. "Shadow Guard, sit down and have a couple of drinks!"

Ying Qing hurriedly said, "That's against the rules."

Gu Junze spoke up, "Sit down!"

The four men toasted each other, and before long, the two jars of wine were empty.

Watching from the side, Chu Ruohan felt worried and suddenly snatched the wine glass from Gu Junze's hand, "Alright, stop drinking, you'll get drunk soon."

Gu Junze leaned against her, taking advantage of the situation, as he was indeed somewhat drunk.

He never expected his father-in-law to have such an amazing capacity for alcohol, drinking without getting drunk and seemingly not having had enough.

Little did he know that the Chu family had frequent business dealings and social engagements, including many drinking parties, and that the Chu family also ran a winery.

He doesn't just not get drunk; he can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk.

"thump……"

"Your Highness, it seems someone has fallen into the water." Yingqing looked alertly at a pleasure boat not far away.

Gu Junze's eyes cleared instantly. "Save them."

Yingqing accepted the order and jumped into the water.

On the cruise ship, a man was disheveled, with his collar open, exposing half of his chest, and his belt loosely tied.

He gripped the railing with both hands, grinned, and stared intently at the woman struggling desperately in the water.

"Hahaha...this is really fun." The laughter echoed across the lake, shrill and arrogant.

When he saw someone quickly swim towards the woman and then rescue her, his previously mocking smile receded like the tide, replaced by a sinister look.

He stared in the direction of the pleasure boat, "Damn it, which blind fool dared to ruin my plans!"

He gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath, his fat face twitching slightly, and his eyes revealing a fierce look.

The servant rushed over and said, "Young master, I've found out that the young master of the Marquis of Anyang's mansion is on that painted boat."

He was taken aback at first, then sneered with disdain: "That cripple from the Gu family?"

"Hit it..."