Devoted to You

Just the Beginning

It's been a stressful three weeks since Tang was caught and Hong's veiled threats were issued. It was discovered that he had accidentally been given library duty, as a model prisoner. Logs show he surfed the internet leisurely, honing his hacking skills and picking up a few new tricks.

Yesterday, the fertility clinic called and said the surrogates are due for their second round of ivf. Unfortunately, they seem to be unreachable. Chen Yu and Gu Wei have realized, they've probably given up. Gu Wei stating the procedure is often painful.

But now, they're putting everything on the back burner. This weekend is the big family trip and Chen Yu is leading a convoy of vehicles. He glances in the backseat and sees Mrs. Luo has fallen asleep.

"Baobei, you think she'll be okay?" Chen Yu asks, looking ahead and knowing they're getting close.

"She'll be fine lao gong." Gu Wei assures him, patting his knee. "We got her a room on the first floor and you bought her that cell phone with the large numbers. She can call us or the front desk if she needs anything. I'm glad you talked her into coming along. The sea air will do her good."

"Boys, I'm old, not terminal." Mrs. Luo grumbles, sitting up a bit straighter. The resort comes into view and she gasps. "Oh my! Are we at the right place?"

"Yes ma'am." Chen Yu grins, pulling up to the resort hotel. "We'll check-in and I'll take your luggage to your room. We'll meet everyone at the restaurant here and have lunch in their outdoor space." He scoffs, glancing at Gu Wei and winking. "The interior is suit and tie dress code."

"My word, so fancy! You boys should have saved some money and left me at home." Mrs. Luo says, worrying her wedding band as they exit the car.

"No way Mrs. L!" Chen Yu exclaims, offering his arm and taking Gu Wei's hand. He smiles brightly at the older woman. "It's not a proper family vacation without you."

"Aww, you're so sweet A'Yu. Thank you both for this." Mrs. Luo looks around wide-eyed as they enter the lobby. "I've never been anywhere so fancy before."

"Don't get to use to it, but, if we have a baby... we'll do this again for their first birthday too." Chen Yu says, feeling Gu Wei tense.

"Checking in." Gu Wei says at the front desk, the others filing in behind them and whispering to Chen Yu. "Reservations are under a hyphenated last name." He winks at his confused husband. "Chen-Gu." Chen Yu grins and leans in to kiss his cheek.

"I love you so much." Chen Yu whispers, Gu Wei blushing. He turns to address the family while Gu Wei checks them in. "So, we'll give everyone a chance to take your luggage to your bungalow or room, freshen up our Princesses, and then we'll meet up back here and head to the restaurant for lunch." He feels Gu Wei tug his hand and he turns back.

"Yu'er, let me take Mrs. Luo to her room. Maybe, you can show Zimo ge to his?" Gu Wei whispers. Uncle Feng mentioned he's worried Zimo is hiding something from him. Chen Yu is good at weeding out the truth. "We can take our things to our bungalow later." He kisses his cheek, handing him a key to their bungalow and a room key.

"Uncle Zimo, let me help you get settled." Chen Yu says, taking the small bag from Zimo and nodding to the elevator. "I'm leaving you in good hands Mrs. L." He kisses her cheek, then turns to kiss Gu Wei's lips. "See you soon." He strolls off, Zimo giving him a curious look.

"So, why a fancy room to myself?" Zimo asks, the two of them stepping into the elevator. Chen hits the third floor button and just grins. "I could have just slept on the couch in Feng's bungalow."

"Nah, what if Uncle and Auntie want a little, alone time? There's even a daycare here." Chen Yu winks. "Not that we'd let Soo-Yung be watched by strangers, but, you get my meaning." The doors open on the third floor and he glances at the room key, heading left. "Room 328. Probably the end of the hall." He says, unable to hide his smirk. He can't believe Uncle Feng is worried. "Here we are Uncle Zimo." He opens the door and Zimo's eyes blink rapidly.