The news spread quickly inside the Gu mansion.
Mengmeng was not an ordinary employee.
She was the CEO of Lin Group—the biggest rival of Gu Corporation.
At breakfast that morning, the atmosphere should have been tense.
But surprisingly…
Feng's family looked calm.
His father simply placed his tea cup down and said,
"So our daughter-in-law is quite impressive."
Feng's mother smiled warmly at Mengmeng.
"That makes things more interesting."
His sister leaned forward excitedly.
"Then our families could collaborate!"
Even Feng's grandmother laughed softly.
"Two powerful companies joining hands… that would shake the entire city."
Mengmeng stayed silent.
Feng, however, shook his head.
"It's not that simple."
Everyone looked at him.
"Business collaborations don't happen just because people want them," he continued.
"They need strategy… timing… and a reason."
His father raised an eyebrow.
"And marriage isn't a reason?"
Feng let out a quiet breath.
"No."
His voice was calm but firm.
"Companies can't collaborate just because their CEOs happen to be married."
The table fell silent.
Mengmeng lowered her eyes slightly.
For some reason…
Those words felt heavier than they should.
That night the Gu mansion was quiet again.
Inside the bedroom, the lights were dim.
Mengmeng was asleep on the couch like always.
Her breathing was calm and steady.
Feng sat on the bed, unable to sleep.
He looked toward her.
Even in sleep she looked peaceful.
Soft.
Very different from the powerful rival CEO she actually was.
Feng rubbed the back of his neck.
Why does this bother me so much…?
He had known many powerful people in his life.
But none of them made his heart feel this restless.
Instead of disliking her after discovering the truth…
He felt the opposite.
Somehow…
He liked her even more.
A few minutes later Mengmeng shifted slightly in her sleep.
Then suddenly—
Her body tilted toward the edge of the couch.
She was about to fall.
Feng stood up instantly.
Before she hit the floor, he caught her.
Mengmeng didn't wake up.
She simply leaned against his chest quietly.
Feng looked down at her.
"…You really sleep like you're fighting gravity."
He sighed softly.
Then without thinking too much, he carried her toward the bed.
He carefully placed her down.
For a moment he considered going back to the couch himself.
But the moment he sat down beside her…
His body finally relaxed.
The room became quiet again.
Mengmeng slept peacefully.
And for the first time in many nights—
Feng also fell asleep.
Right beside her.
Without realizing it…
The distance between them had already started disappearing.