Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
He was naturally striking, and smiling like he did now made him even more charming.
Qin Zhiâai was captivated, until he said, âDo you know that Iâve always been waiting for you?â
The soft smile remained on his face but, somehow, Qin Zhiâai detected a hint of sorrow. A lump formed in her throat, choking her up. Swallowing hard, she shifted her gaze away from his face and replied in a low voice, âMaster Gu, letâs get you out of the tub so you donât catch a cold.â
Regardless of what she had said to him throughout the night, he had never answered her, yet suddenly he was surprisingly obedient. âOkay.â
With that, he struggled to get out of the bathtub. Still unsteady from drinking, Qin Zhiâai gave him a hand.
After he stepped out of the bath, Qin Zhiâai realized that Gu Yusheng had removed his underwear. Although she only took a fleeting glance and didnât clearly see anything, her face burned in embarrassment.
Clumsily grabbing the showerhead, she adjusted the water temperature before handing it to Gu Yusheng.
Although she knew that he would not notice her shyness in his drunken state, she couldnât look him in the eye when she said, âMaster Gu, you should rinse the soap off your body.â
Gu Yusheng didnât take the showerhead but instead stared at her intensely and passionately.
Qin Zhiâaiâs face was bright red. Afraid to look at him, she lowered her eyes, held the showerhead, and helped him rinse off before handing him a towel.
Gu Yusheng didnât take that either and continued to stare intently at her.
In that moment, he was too drunk to tell if he was dreaming or hallucinating. Heâd had too many similar dreams in the past.
On countless nights, Iâve dreamed that she would return. But every time Iâve reached out for her, all I grasped was air. Calling out âlittle troublemakerâ I would always wake myself up, and I could never get back to sleep.
But tonight is different. The eyes of little troublemaker were so clear and spirited, and these eyes tonight are much more beautiful than those in my dreams.
Even caressing your face, feels real, as if Iâm truly touching her.
Thoughts flowed through his mind and, as if he had just realized something, Gu Yusheng lifted his head and brushed against Qin Zhiâaiâs cheeks. Just as before, the touch was soft and smooth. Unable to restrain himself, he began to nuzzle against her cheek.
Qin Zhiâai bit her lower lip, and her breathing became uneven, first because of his intense staring and now his touching her. To get out of the bathroom as quickly as possible, she helped dry him off with a towel.
When they were done, she tossed the towel into the dirty laundry basket. After draping the bath robe on him and knotting it, she spun around and grabbed his elbow, pulling him out of the bathroom toward the bed.
âMaster Gu, you must be tired. IâmâIâm going to leave now.â
Even though his mind was foggy, Gu Yushengâs expression changed drastically when she said she was going. He tightly grabbed Qin Zhiâaiâs elbow.
âYou canât leave. I forbid you.â As he spoke, he drew her into his arms and cuddled her.
âDonât leave.â
As if he were an insecure child, his arms tightened around her as if he were trying to melt her into his body.