After divorcing the mute girl, President Gu knelt down and begged for reconciliation.

Chapter 173 The beginning of the new year
When I woke up the next day, it was almost noon.

She fumbled around for a while before finally finding her phone. She glanced at the time and saw that it would be midnight in half an hour.

Feeling tired and in pain, she thought about last night and felt ashamed to face anyone.

He reached out and patted his face, trying to brush away all the yellow waste.

I lay in bed for a few more minutes before getting up; I was a little hungry.

Exercise is very physically demanding. After washing up, Song Jin'an left the bedroom in her home clothes and went to take a look at the children's room first. The blankets on the small bed were neat and tidy, and it was clear that they had been tidied up.

Gu Hetang should be downstairs, but even after going down to the living room, I didn't see him.

Without thinking much, she walked straight to the kitchen. Through the glass door, she saw Gu Xijue wearing an apron, holding Gu Hetang in one arm and fiddling with slices of bread in the other.

Gu Hetang was still munching on bread, which made him look especially adorable.

Its little mouth opens and closes just like a little squirrel's.

When Gu Xijue turned around, he saw Song Jin'an standing at the door.

"And yours too, bring it out yourself."

He was already holding a child and carrying a plate.

Song Jin'an went into the kitchen, glanced at the food, and saw that it was Western-style food, which she didn't like.

So I simply took the plate out, then went into the kitchen and took out eggs, vegetables, and noodles from the refrigerator.

I'm planning to get something she'll like, something with a Chinese palate.

Soon, the water boiled, the noodles were added, and the seasonings were put into a bowl. They were cooked in less than ten minutes and ready to serve.

She placed the noodles on the table, where the father and daughter were happily munching on bread.

The three of them didn't talk much while eating, and she finished all the noodle soup.

After finishing the meal, Song Jin'an took all the dishes and chopsticks into the kitchen to wash them, gesturing as she did so.

—I'll wash the dishes, you play with Tangtang for a while.

She blinked and went into the kitchen to wash the dishes.

A few minutes later, after washing up, she came out and saw Gu Xijue playing with Gu Hetang. She didn't say anything and prepared to go upstairs.

But Gu Xijue caught her red-handed as she tried to slip away: "What are you doing upstairs?"

Song Jin'an turned her head and gestured again.

—Going back to my room to sleep, I'm too tired.

She was really exhausted last night.

There is no doubt about this.

Gu Xijue looked her up and down, noticing her listless appearance: "Then you're not in good physical condition. You should exercise since you sit all day."

He spoke calmly, then continued, "Change into something suitable for exercise and come out with me."

Song Jin'an: "..."

She didn't want to move, and her mind worked quickly, so she soon found a reason.

"Lin Ma isn't here, and there's no one else at home. If we go out, who will take care of Tangtang?"

That's true. Who will take care of the child?
"Take it with you."

Gu Xijue said calmly.

Song Jin'an was speechless when she heard that they were going to be included. She gestured with her hand to indicate her disapproval.

—Excuse me, how can you exercise with a child? Do you mean you have to push a stroller while jogging?

—That's dangerous, I disagree.

She gestured like that, leaving Gu Xijue speechless. But for Song Jin'an, it was simply an opportunity not to go out; she was just too tired.

Last night felt like being run over repeatedly by a big truck. He felt refreshed and could still move, but she really didn't want to move anymore.

All I want to do today is lie in bed, rest, scroll through my phone, and go to sleep!
But Gu Xijue didn't nod in agreement, looking at her and saying, "Just come with me."

Song Jin'an could only say that she changed into clothes suitable for sports, and because it was winter and a bit cold, she also put on a long down jacket over them.

The family of three set off in the biting cold wind, and their final destination turned out to be the gym.

Song Jin'an never expected that Gu Xijue would bring her here, even though she could already picture the men in the gym with their muscular physiques and eight-pack abs.

But to their surprise, once inside, they didn't see many men, just a few people in a few scattered spots.

After all, it's Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival. Everyone is eating and chatting together, so why would they go to a gym?

Once inside, she heard the store manager ask why Mr. Duan hadn't come along.

Gradually, through the few conversations they exchanged, they discovered that the gym belonged to Duan Nanhe.

The store manager looked at the family of three, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating, yet still displaying professionalism: "Mr. Gu, Mrs. Gu, are you training on your own, or would you like me to send a private coach over?"

Upon hearing the word "personal trainer," Song Jin'an's eyes flickered slightly. She had already watched several videos circulating online recently showing off muscles by taking off their clothes.

They all added little red hearts, after all, everyone loves beauty, and everyone loves handsomeness.

So she took out her phone, and before she could even type "I need a private coach" on the screen, she heard Gu Xijue's voice: "No need, I'll teach her."

Song Jin'an paused, but still unwilling to give up, he gestured with his hand.

—If you teach me, who will look after Tangtang?

Gu Xijue glanced at her, not giving her a chance to speak again: "There's a children's play area in the store, so you don't need to worry."

He seemed to see right through her, walked up to her, leaned down and whispered in her ear, "You want to see a man with eight-pack abs, right?"

Song Jin'an shook his head, shaking it like a rattle drum.

"Still pretending."

Gu Xijue pointed to the screen in her hand: "Clean up those videos on your phone."

Song Jin'an: "..."

No, how did he know there were videos on her phone?
Half an hour later, Song Jin'an was out of breath from practicing, holding the equipment in her hands, feeling very tired.

Even accompanying him in bed was much more tiring. Sweat dripped from her forehead, and she felt like giving up.

But Gu Xijue wouldn't allow her to give up; instead, he stayed with her, and later even took off his shirt...

She knew that Gu Xijue had abs, and she had seen them many times.

But when I looked at him at the gym, I always felt that it was different in bed than in the bathroom, because he was exercising with a training partner, so his muscle definition was more obvious than before.

She stared at it for a long time, and even reached out her hand, wanting to touch it.

He reached out his hand, but didn't touch anything, because Gu Xijue had walked a little further away and gone for a run.

"Practice on your own."

Two hours later, the family of three finally emerged from the gym, all dressed neatly.

We're having dinner out tonight. Gu Xijue has already booked a restaurant in advance; it's a Chinese restaurant in Haicheng that's very difficult to book.

When he arrived, the store manager was already waiting at the door. Upon seeing Gu Xijue, he quickly stepped forward and bowed to greet him.

"Mr. Gu, Mrs. Gu, please come with me."

This time, the location was also good; it was a window seat with the best view of Haicheng's night scene, and the environment was quiet and peaceful.

"What to eat?"