Employees at the company noticed that recently, the young boss always brought his wife to work.
Even though they had been married for a long time, why were they suddenly so close, so inseparable?
Walking around the office together so openly, treating each other like no one else existed…
Yet there were benefits: the young boss’s temper had softened, becoming incredibly gentle, hardly ever scolding anyone.
Most employees didn’t know about Su Pu’s past, and assumed the little mute was just showing off his claim.
In reality, Li Jichuan wasn’t thinking that way at all. Bringing Su Pu here was to help him adapt to the office environment and gradually transition back to working at the café.
Even if they weren’t taking the bus anymore, Su Pu still needed to move forward, right?
After a week of clocking in at Li Jichuan’s office, Su Pu finally couldn’t stay put and agreed to try working at the café.
Ouyang sent Li Jichuan his schedule so Su Pu could come while he was working—this time, he would protect Su Pu and ensure no one upset him.
Pei Zhicheng also came, sitting at the table nearest the prep station, drawing comics.
Li Jichuan, busy with work, dropped him off and left.
Ouyang hovered nervously the entire time, afraid anyone might hurt his Su Ge.
But he soon realized that not only he cared so much, every employee in the café was quietly looking out for Su Pu.
The manager and assistant manager always kept someone at the front, the other barista spoke softly when interacting with Su Pu, and handled all urgent orders themselves, letting Su Pu focus on specialty drinks.
Seeing so many people quietly caring for Su Pu, Ouyang was deeply moved.
But soon, he uncovered a shocking secret!
The café was quiet, so he asked a colleague to watch for a moment, slipped off his apron, and went to the restroom.
As he lifted the curtain to the staff lounge, he saw the office door ajar and the manager speaking on the phone.
At first he paid no attention, until he heard the manager respectfully say, “Don’t worry, Mr. Li, Su Pu will be fine. The café isn’t too busy today…”
“Okay, rest assured, I’ll take care of it.”
“Yes, I’ll report back once he finishes work.”
Feeling strange, Ouyang entered the manager’s office.
“Don’t you know? This coffee brand… was created by Young Boss Li himself!”
Ouyang was stunned. “What?”
“Yes. Young Boss Li loves coffee and is very particular about taste. He didn’t like most brands, so he made his own and hired many famous baristas.”
Ouyang staggered back. “You mean… I’ve actually been working for Li Zong all along… and Su… my Su Ge has been too?”
The manager nodded. “Otherwise, why do you think the café hands out bonuses so often?”
Ouyang recalled: when his grandmother was sick, the café always gave bonuses.
Even a part-time employee like him received them, and the amounts were not small.
Those funds helped him through some of the toughest times…
Everything suddenly made sense.
Why, when he had drunkenly begged Li Jichuan for a chance, did Li Zong look so intrigued?
Why was their offline data collection project so easy to push, with other branches responding so well…
Shocked, Ouyang walked back to his workstation in a daze.
Su Pu had just finished making a cup of coffee and patted Ouyang on the shoulder.
“Su Ge,” Ouyang blinked, “Fortune has arrived at my door… Boss Lady!”
You two really are my lucky stars!
Su Pu found Ouyang a little odd, and understood that sometimes he was just… quirky.
Pei Zhicheng was sometimes quirky too.
And Su Pu himself could be strange at times…
Su Pu knew he was sick.
It was easy to understand—he was tall, fully grown, with an adult physique, muscle memory for many tasks, and a grasp of complicated social interactions…
There was no way he was truly only eight years old.
But everything that happened between the ages of eight and twenty-four… Su Pu had no strength to think about. His mind actively resisted the memories.
Fortunately, he was never alone. Someone was always nearby, softly telling him, “It’s okay if you forget.”
Su Pu knew that before he got sick, he must have really liked Li Jichuan.
Now, even in this state, he liked Li Jichuan too.
And he was liking him more and more!
Li Jichuan carried a scent that always put him at ease. He laughed, he cried, and no matter his expression, he was endlessly beautiful.
Every time Su Pu saw him, his heart would skip a beat.
And that person… was his husband. Truly, genuinely, his husband. How happy that made him!
Su Pu had a little secret he hadn’t told anyone.
Sometimes, Li Jichuan would sneak into his room in the middle of the night and cuddle up.
Su Pu had woken a few times, but his husband’s body felt warm and solid, and he couldn’t help but snuggle closer.
It was their little secret.
That night, Li Jichuan came again, using Su Pu’s steady breathing to soothe his own insomnia.
As soon as he lay down in his usual spot, he turned his head… and met Su Pu’s wide, round eyes.
Clear as a spring.
“Ahem.”
Li Jichuan pretended to be serious.
“Su Pu… haven’t you noticed your bear is missing?”
It was actually hidden—his psychologist suggested Su Pu get used to sometimes not seeing his little bear.
Su Pu panicked, eyes darting across the bed searching for it.
Li Jichuan suddenly leaned in, hands brushing Su Pu’s cheek.
“Actually… I’m the little bear now…”
Su Pu: ?
“Really!”
Li Jichuan’s tone was firm, confident, lips curling.
“All right, now the little bear is here to sleep with you.”
He grabbed one of Su Pu’s arms, draping it over himself.
“Su Pu… can you kiss me like you kiss the little bear? Isn’t that what you do every night before bed?”
Seeing no reaction, Li Jichuan hid his disappointment and smiled.
“All right, if you don’t want to, then don’t. Sleep for now—I’ll bring the bear to you later.”
Su Pu frowned slightly—he had seen through the lie.
But somehow, when Li Jichuan was there, he didn’t need the bear.
Pop—
Su Pu leaned in suddenly, quickly pressing his lips against Li Jichuan’s.
Goodnight, my little bear.