After Transmigrating as the Northeast CEO's Pampered Little Husband - Chapter 42

“Want to have a look at the vegetable patch? I’ve opened up a new section and repaired the back wall.”

After work and dinner, Dai Gucan dragged Gu Jiaoyang into the back garden. Nuomi’s little nest had been upgraded to a larger one, and he was currently acting as the guardian of the vegetable patch.

“Jiji!” Boss is here!

Nuomi was very energetic at night. Despite years of cultivation, he hadn’t shaken off his nocturnal instincts. So, the moment Gu Jiaoyang and Dai Gucan appeared together, he darted out of his luxury villa to greet his Boss and his “Sister-in-law”.

It was fortunate that Dai Gucan couldn’t speak Hedgehog, otherwise he would have been quite conflicted about the title “Sister-in-law”.

“You changed so much?” Gu Jiaoyang held Dai Gucan’s hand as they stood in the newly renovated back garden. He felt his boyfriend’s “your wish is my command” attitude was just too damn cute.

“Thank you! Hahaha, Mr Dai, you’re the best!” Gu Jiaoyang jumped up, clinging to Dai Gucan, and unreservedly planted a loud kiss on him. Then he hopped down and sprinted into the upgraded vegetable patch.

The reinvented garden had the back wall removed and expanded. The glasshouse, which previously occupied only a small corner, had been enlarged to the size of a standard greenhouse.

However, likely due to the designer’s touch, the glasshouse possessed the beauty of a Western-style garden. The metal framework was shaped like angels and vines, and the roof peaked into a spire topped with a crown and little stars.

The crops originally planted hadn’t been moved; they were happily growing in their original spots even after the glasshouse expansion. This structure, now taking up a third of the garden, didn’t feel imposing. Beside it, a small pool had been built, convenient for watering plants and topping up the swimming pool.

“Little Red is growing fast enough.” Gu Jiaoyang entered the glasshouse to check on Little Red’s growth. He found that not only was it much sturdier than ordinary tomato plants, but it was also fruiting earlier than the others.

However, relatively speaking, Little Red’s fruit growth cycle would be longer. After all, the effort required to absorb spiritual energy versus ordinary sheep manure was quite different.

“Mm, it looks better than the others too.” Dai Gucan’s interest in Little Red was slightly more intense than Gu Jiaoyang’s. After all, he had made his fortune in medicinal herbs and had a professional interest in plants.

“Mr Dai, I plan to try breeding other plants in the vegetable patch. Once it’s stable, I want to plant some herbs!” Gu Jiaoyang had originally planned to plant some fruits and vegetables as an experiment and to supply his own meals, then attempt to grow herbs to refine some simple medicines.

In his original world, he had dropped out of school early; selling medicine and exorcising spirits were the skills he used to survive.

Even though he had started this life in a wealthy family, Gu Jiaoyang didn’t intend to let his survival skills rust.

More importantly, there was the issue of the system. Since all the virus systems would actively attack him, it was necessary to have more capital and power as a trump card.

He hadn’t forgotten how capable the world’s protagonist was at consolidating resources to their advantage. His silly boyfriend’s massive conglomerate had been coaxed into giving everything away in the original story.

Selling medicine could earn money, and the refining process aided cultivation. It was a rare, dual-benefit path. There was no time to lose; he needed to prepare early.

“Wait until I figure out the method for cultivating spiritual plants. I’ll make some medicine for you first, to clear your head a bit.” Gu Jiaoyang pondered as he patted the large head of Mr Dai, who was squatting beside him looking at Little Red.

Dai Gucan: …Do I look like I’m not very bright?

After viewing Little Red and finishing their stroll, Gu Jiaoyang told Dai Gucan about the Orange Blossom UP Gala.

“It’s that big fatty who asked me for help before. He invited me to go with him. My traffic numbers are high enough, and since I don’t have anything on this summer holiday, I agreed. The station’s arrangement is supposedly to stay out there for a week. It’s being filmed in W City. Apparently, they’re inviting a few celebrities too. It’s sort of like an online variety show.”

Gu Jiaoyang pulled up the Orange Blossom Gala announcement to show Dai Gucan, keeping his other hand resting on Dai Gucan’s arm.

“Orange Blossom Entertainment?” Dai Gucan glanced at the homepage, quickly masking a fleeting thought in his eyes, and gave an emotionless “Mm” of assent.

“I happen to be going abroad for a few days soon as well. Do you need the nanny to go with you? Let the driver go with you; he knows the way, and can help you with other things.” Dai Gucan patted Gu Jiaoyang’s hand on his arm, carefully weighing his tone so he didn’t sound like an overly strict parent.

Gu Jiaoyang didn’t mind and didn’t refuse Dai Gucan’s kindness. “Sure, whatever you say. You need to take care and rest when you’re on your business trip too!”

“Then I’ll ask Wu Ke to go with you. He counts as half a nanny and half a bodyguard… His personality is quite interesting; you shouldn’t dislike him too much.” Dai Gucan breathed a sigh of relief, planning to have Wu Ke watch over his little boyfriend.

“Wu Ke? Alright, introduce him to me beforehand so I can get familiar with him early.” Gu Jiaoyang snuggled deeper into the sofa, not asking too many questions about what specific role Dai Gucan was assigning him.

“He’s been quite busy lately. When he comes back in a couple of days, I’ll have him contact you as soon as possible.” Mentioning Wu Ke, Dai Gucan paused. He touched Gu Jiaoyang’s eyelids, which were drooping with sleepiness, and his tone carried a rare, obvious pride. “With him following you, I guarantee you won’t be bullied.”

“I don’t believe it. No matter how tough he is, he’s not as safe as my dear boyfriend! Mua~! I’m sleepy, I want to sleep.” Even at this moment, Gu Jiaoyang didn’t forget to sing his dear boyfriend’s praises. After stamping a kiss on Dai Gucan’s cheek, he righteously slumped into the man’s arms, clearly waiting to be carried to bed.

“Lazy Yangyang.” Dai Gucan’s chest vibrated, his low laughter flowing into Gu Jiaoyang’s ear, stirring up a ticklish sensation.

The next morning, Gu Jiaoyang locked his bedroom door, took a rainbow bath bomb, and lay in the bathtub to begin his Foundation Establishment. He only needed to retrieve the card in his consciousness and click confirm to use it, so it was very confidential and safe.

“I don’t feel anything?” Gu Jiaoyang touched his naked body after clicking the card and hearing the prompt tone. Finding no change, he closed his eyes again to poke the system.

“Little Zhi, why is there no reac… tion-on-on… Holy crap, it hurts!!!!”

Just as Gu Jiaoyang closed his eyes to poke the Overseer System, which was still connected to the internet playing ranked matches, a heat and pain erupting from his dantian swept through his entire body. That dull ache of fullness was like death by a thousand cuts—slow and unforgettable. It hurt so much that Gu Jiaoyang didn’t even have the strength to scream.

Victory!~

Esteemed user, what did you say? Little Zhi, the Overseer System, took the headphones off the two antennae on its head. Its fluorescent green eyes, matching its skin, looked innocently at Gu Jiaoyang’s pain-twisted face from a god’s-eye view.

“Next… next time… can you… give, give a countdown… I… damn it… caught off guard… hurts, hurts, hurts…” Lying in the bathtub, Gu Jiaoyang was in no mood to care whether the rainbow bath bomb was releasing rainbow farts or bubbles in the water. His whole body hurt so much that even his tongue felt like it wanted to tie itself in knots.

Ah… wasn’t there a few seconds of delay? That was for the user to prepare.

Detected that you have used the “Effort Buff”. The system will activate the temporary guardian function for the duration of use. This function is effective for 1 hour and 49 minutes. Please mind your schedule.

Having activated the system’s protection program, Little Zhi happily put his headphones back on and started queuing for another ranked match.

Gu Jiaoyang: You @&$…!

And so, after a long hour and forty-nine minutes accompanied by the sound effects of the system getting kills in his head, Gu Jiaoyang floated like a corpse in the bathtub, which had been dyed dark grey. He didn’t want to move a muscle, from a strand of hair to the tip of his toe.

Kidney deficiency sometimes happens after excessive bathing.

“Little… Little Zhi… my savings… the password is…”

What is the password?

“Unfilial son! I knew you coveted your old father’s inheritance! To think you’d resort to such frenzied madness!!!”

Goodbye to you.

After floating in the bathtub for ages, unable to stand the smell any longer, Gu Jiaoyang climbed out to change the water. He washed himself thoroughly again, and finally didn’t forget to apply some fragrant body lotion, bringing the Foundation Establishment process to an end.

“The spiritual power is denser, and the meridians are clearer. Even though I’ve done Foundation Establishment once before, it still feels very special!”

Cleaned up, Gu Jiaoyang stood before the sink applying toner and lotion. However, just after applying the toner, he realised he would have to throw away lotions from now on. The most basic physiological change brought by Foundation Establishment was that the skin automatically formed a spiritual energy layer. Like a small vortex, it only absorbed spiritual energy and repelled ordinary dust and the like.

“Tsk tsk tsk, this texture…” Gu Jiaoyang admired his improved skin for a while. Foundation Establishment was the gateway to cultivation; from now on, he really was a little fairy male who didn’t need to eat. However, he didn’t plan on practicing inedia. There were still so many delicacies he hadn’t tasted. Even if body tempering was a bit troublesome, it couldn’t stop a foodie’s march forward.

The Orange Blossom Streamer Gala had an opening ceremony at the Huo Kai E Hotel in W City. After successful registration, participants had to attend a gathering at Huo Kai E first, and the outdoor livestreaming would only begin the next day. So, carrying bags big and small, Gu Jiaoyang bade farewell to Dai Gucan a day early and arrived to stay at the Huo Kai E Hotel in W City, right next door to Zhu Zhengwen.

“…Yangyang… I’m not just saying this, really, your entourage is like a celebrity’s. Nanny, driver, bodyguard you’re just missing an agent, hahahaha!”

Gu Jiaoyang and Zhu Zhengwen weren’t on the same flight, so they met at the hotel entrance. Zhu Zhengwen had brought his own driver because Orange Blossom had said they could drive themselves instead of taking the coach, with flight tickets and petrol money reimbursed. Streamers with millions of fans didn’t lack that bit of money, so half of them drove themselves.

Compared to a normal streamer like Zhu Zhengwen, Gu Jiaoyang’s arrangements by Dai Gucan were much more comfortable. The local branch company provided the vehicles, so there was a pick-up as soon as he got off the plane. Two expensive SUVs, spacious and specially fitted with soft cushions. Nanny Liu followed specifically to cook; she had developed some dishes Gu Jiaoyang loved, so they simply brought her along. Moreover, even if there weren’t many chances to cook personally since they were eating at the hotel, Auntie Liu was also a doctor and could treat minor and major ailments.

So, the larger SUV behind them was piled with pots, pans, and medical kits, driven by Wu Ke with the nanny as a passenger.

The car Gu Jiaoyang sat in carried his daily toiletries and changing clothes. The driver, with over a decade of experience, drove as steadily as a rock. Gu Jiaoyang lay horizontally in the back sleeping the whole way and didn’t feel a single bump.

So, it was no wonder Zhu Zhengwen was surprised. After all, they were very practical straight men who just carried a small bag with two sets of clothes, chopsticks, a bowl, and a lighter. Aside from that, they travelled light with nothing else.

“Let’s go, let’s head up first.”

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