As if realizing that he sounded rather harsh, Gu Yiâan caught himself and spoke in a gentler tone. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âYouâll need at least one to two weeks, maybe one month if recovery is slow. If you donât take good care of it, not even the best doctors can help!â
Guan Zijue smiled at this. He knew Gu Yiâan was angry, but he had no idea he would be this angry.
âOkay, Iâll make sure to take good care of it. Donât be angry!â
Gu Yiâan nodded and fell silent.
This time, Guan Zijue was a lot more careful with his injury, and Gu Yiâan continued taking care of him in his apartment.
The two of them fell into a routine where they spent most of the day together in the study.
Gu Yiâan teased Guan Zijue upon hearing the news that he might be promoted soon because of his contribution to Ye Darenâs capture and the successful return of the artefacts.
âLieutenant colonel at thirty, how young.â
Guan Zijue simply smiled at this.
However, he had to wait for his injury to heal fully before he could return to the military and take on the role officially.
A week passed and Guan Zijue could finally walk on his own.
Even so, Gu Yiâan refused to let him return to the military. According to Gu Yiâan, he might end up a cripple if he returned to work in his current condition.
As if afraid that Guan Zijue was not going to heed his advice, Gu Yiâan continued staying in Guan Zijueâs apartment to keep an eye on him.
When they were out for a walk after dinner, Gu Yiâan suddenly asked Guan Zijue, âThereâs a few movies released recently. I heard theyâre all pretty good. Shall we go catch one?â
Seeing how excited Gu Yiâan was, Guan Zijue agreed to his suggestion.
They went upstairs to get a change of clothes and headed for the cinema shortly after.
The car windows were left open throughout the journey, and the wind tousled Gu Yiâanâs hair, causing Guan Zijue to steal a few glances at him along the way.
This is how Iâd like to spend my days, but how long would this last?
Gu Yiâan went to buy the tickets and returned to see a frowning Guan Zijue being surrounded by a bunch of young ladies.
They swarmed around him, asking to take a photo with him.
Though Guan Zijue was a good-looking man, Gu Yiâan found the behavior of those ladies to be excessive. He felt rather uncomfortable at the sight.
Seeing the obvious frustration on Guan Zijue, Gu Yiâan walked up to him quickly and pulled him aside, staring at the bunch of ladies as he did so.
Those ladies switched their target immediately upon seeing Gu Yiâan.
Both Gu Yiâan and Guan Zijue thus ended up being swarmed by the group.
Guan Zijueâs expression was thunderous.
A few ladies were visibly afraid as he stared at them with that stormy expression.
Guan Zijue then pulled Gu Yiâan with him and headed towards the cinema hall as those ladies naturally made way for them.
Voices saying, âSo handsome! Perfect specimen!â could be heard behind them as they left.
Gu Yiâan stole a glance at Guan Zijue and smiled to himself.?I like him like that!
The movie began shortly after they settled into their seats.
The movie was titled âxXxâ and it was a science fiction thriller with exceptional computer graphics.
Gu Yiâan was enthralled as he watched, and a particular scene in the movie reminded him of the time he spent with Guan Zijue in America.
Something seemed to bloom in his heart as he watched the scene unfold.
He peeked at Guan Zijue, who seemed to be concentrating on the movie and nothing else.
Gu Yiâan couldnât help but marvel at his good looks. Itâs no surprise that those ladies went crazy over him earlier.
Big Brother looks really good. His beauty is hidden behind that cold and hard exterior.?Gu Yiâan felt a sudden sense of satisfaction.
Though Guan Zijue concentrated on the movie mostly, he would steal occasional glances at Gu Yiâan.
Just as Guan Zijueâs attention was on the events happening on screen, he felt someone grabbing his hand tightly.
Guan Zijue looked down to see that it was Gu Yiâan doing it while pretending that nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
This made Guan Zijueâs heart race and his ears flush red.
He looked up at Gu Yiâanâs profile before trying to turn his attention back to the big screen, but it was almost impossible for him to continue concentrating on the movie.
Gu Yiâan did not let go of Guan Zijue even after the movie ended, causing Guan Zijue to be a bundle of nerves. He had never felt this nervous in his life and tried his best to calm his racing heart.
They were the only ones left in the hall after everyone else had gone.
Guan Zijue did not really know what to do at this point. He didnât know what Gu Yiâan was thinking, and he didnât really dare do anything else.
With the two of them left alone, Gu Yiâan closed in on Guan Zijue.
His lips almost brushing against Guan Zijueâs ear, he asked, âWhy are you so nervous, Big Brother? Is it too hot in here?â
âNo⦠No!â Guan Zijue stuttered.
Gu Yiâan laughed. âReally? Why do I think that you look nervous?â
Guan Zijue felt extremely uncomfortable in such a situation and tried to break free of Gu Yiâanâs grasp. However, Gu Yiâan tightened his grip.
Guan Zijue thus decided to stay still.
What Gu Yiâan did next almost made Guan Zijueâs heart leap out of his chest.
Gu Yiâan suddenly pressed his lips against Guan Zijueâs face, his warm breath making Guan Zijue anxious.
Guan Zijue did not dare move a muscle, wondering if he should stop Gu Yiâan or allow him to continue.
Subconsciously, he wanted Gu Yiâan to get closer without regard for any consequence.
Gu Yiâan spoke when his lips were against Guan Zijueâs face.
âBig Brother, you look mesmerizing. Why are you so good-looking? Those ladies were going crazy because of you. Iâm not happy with that. Why is that? I donât really know why myself. What should I do?â
Gu Yiâan spoke in a teasing voice.
Guan Zijue sighed at this, and the lights in the hall lit up right at this moment.
The cleaning lady spotted them and stared in surprise.
She then said, âContinue outside!â
Feeling awkward, the both of them dashed out at the speed of light.
Guan Zijue had never felt so embarrassed, but he wasnât upset at what happened at all.
They rushed back to their vehicle and shut the door quickly.
Gu Yiâan then laughed.
âBig Brother, why did you have to run so fast? Are you scared? What are you afraid of?â
He pinned Guan Zijue below him as he spoke.
âYou donât have to be afraid, Big Brother. Iâll be sad if you are...â
He stared at Guan Zijueâs lips like a ravenous animal, and Gu Yiâanâs lips crashed against Guan Zijueâs before he even knew it.
He could feel Gu Yiâanâs warm breath and his steady heartbeat against his own pounding chest.
Gu Yiâan was a little rough with him, and before long, Guan Zijue tasted blood at the corner of his lips.
However, Guan Zijue continued to allow Gu Yiâan to ravage his lips because he knew that this was exactly what he wanted.