Su Li and Su Le were late risers by habit. Typically, Gu Zi would let them sleep in while the others finished breakfast, then rouse the children so they could eat before being driven to school.
Most days, it was Su Shen who handled drop-off duty, but with him away on business, the task had fallen to Gu Zi these past two mornings—after which she'd hurry back to campus for her own classes.
On the third day, Su Shen called. "This deal's proving trickier than expected," he said, his voice crackling through the line. "Might be stuck here a few more days. Gu Zi, try to avoid unnecessary outings while I'm gone, alright?"
Even through the phone, she could sense his unease. "I've followed every one of your instructions to the letter," she assured him, infusing her tone with playful solemnity. "Stop worrying and focus on work. Love you!"
