Holding onto her phone, Gu Nianzhi leaned her head against the window, her smile dazzling beyond words. Looking admiringly at Huo Shaoheng as he drove, Gu Nianzhi tried to reassure Gu Yanran on the other end of the line. âSis, Huo Shao isnât that type of person. He has already said that weâre going to get married.â
Laughing, Gu Yanran continued, âNianzhi, when it comes to words from men, just listen and forget about them. He said that you were getting married, but have you guys gotten married?â
Gu Nianzhi couldnât reply. She looked at Huo Shaoheng and initially wanted to tell Gu Yanran that he had already submitted the marriage application to Army management. However, she remembered that even Yin Shixiong and Zhao Liangze did not know about him submitting the application and decided against it. She merely emphasized, âHuo Shao is serious about me, Sis. But thank you, Iâll remember your words.â
Even though Gu Yanranâs words were rather harsh, Gu Nianzhi knew that her sister only meant well. Perhaps only family members would dare to say such things to each other? Of course, she had already thought of this question a long time ago and had been planning to be independent. She remembered everything Huo Shaoheng had done for her. She didnât feel like it was out of pity.
Hearing that Gu Nianzhi understood what she was saying, Gu Yanran nodded. âOkay, get to school, then.â She asked again, âAre you coming back next weekend? Do you want me to pick you up?â Then she remembered Gu Xiangwen and told Gu Nianzhi, âOh yes, I want to visit Father in the next couple of days. Do you want to go, too?â
Seeing that Huo Shaoheng did not object, Gu Nianzhi nodded. âSure, Sis, let me know when youâll be visiting Father. Iâll go with you.â Their father was with Chen Lie. Without Gu Nianzhi, Gu Yanran would most likely not be able to see him. Gu Nianzhi felt that since Gu Xiangwen was Gu Yanranâs father as well, and they brought him to Hua Xia Empire, they wouldnât stop her from seeing her own father. Or⊠Would they?
Gu Yanran was finally satisfied. They spoke for a short while more before hanging up. Holding onto her phone, she stood in front of her French windows for a while. Her gaze extended past the windows and landed on the expressways in the distance. From where she was, they looked like belts. Cars were traveling along the expressway. She squinted at them, seemingly trying to see which car Gu Nianzhi was inâŠ
Her phone rang again shortly after. Looking at her phone, it was an unknown number. Feeling strange, she answered the call. âHello?â
The caller did not speak. However, she could hear a manâs deep breathing. Gu Yanranâs heart skipped a beat. It was someone she was familiar with. âYanran, how long do you want to hide from me? You think I wouldnât be able to find you after you ended everything in Barbados?â It was Ye Xuan.
Shocked, Gu Yanran sat down on a posh armchair beside the French windows and asked, âYe Xuan? How did you find out about this number?â This was a number she registered after she had arrived there.
âHow hard could it be? Other than this number, I also know your exact location now.â He chuckled. âMy dear miss, youâre on the 19th floor, arenât you? Yes. Look down. Iâm standing at the lobby of your apartment. Let me up?â
Gu Yanran jumped up from her chair and looked down from her window. However, from where she was, everything looked like ants and wouldnât be clear unless she used a pair of binoculars. Gu Yanran walked into her apartment and actually returned with a pair. She headed to the balcony and looked down.
At the apartmentâs lobby, someone who was dressed in casual wear and a pair of shades was waving in her direction. It was really Ye Xuan. Gu Yanran was extremely shocked. This person could not only find my number, but he managed to find the new apartment I just bought? This is really unbelievableâŠ
Gu Yanran was suddenly interested in him all over again. Standing at her balcony for a while, she finally nodded. âEnter the elevator. Iâll let you up.â
Ye Xuan arrived at Gu Yanranâs apartment in no time. He hugged Gu Yanran tightly the moment he opened the door and kissed her furiously. After struggling for a while, Gu Yanran melted into his never ending kisses⊠She didnât know what happened exactly, but eventually, they ended up in her bed. She only knew that she almost blacked out after they were done.
Getting up, Ye Xuan picked up his clothes and went into the bathroom for a shower. Gu Yanran put on her nightdress and leaned on the bed, thinking of whatever had been bothering her for a while before making her way to the bathroom as well. The door wasnât locked, so Gu Yanran opened the door. The sound of water from the showerhead stopped.
âWhatâs wrong?â Ye Xuan opened the bathroom curtains. His bronze, solid figure with an eight pack appeared from behind the bathroom curtains. He did not bother to hide his body from Gu Yanran.
Gu Yanran looked at him for a while before asking straightforwardly, âHow on earth did you find me?â She thought she had already cut off all contact with him. Even the people who were with her did not know about this new number. How did Ye Xuan know?
âYou really want to know? Ye Xuan exited from the shower after putting a towel around his waist. He raised Gu Yanranâs face by her chin and looked at her, full of lust. âGive me a kiss, and Iâll tell you.â
Gu Yanran tiptoed and kissed him immediately. He returned the kiss contentedly and whispered in her ear, âYanran, you never asked me what I was majoring in when I was in boarding school in America for so many years, did you?â
Gu Yanran listened intently. She was indeed not exactly clear. He was an orphan who was sponsored by their family. Gu Yanran wasnât interested in knowing more.
âIâve got a nickname online, Max.â Ye Xuan sat up straight, an evil expression on his face. âGo online and Google âDark Web Max,â and youâll know who I am.â
Gu Yanranâs heart skipped a beat, âDark Web?â In order for someone to know what the Dark Web was and have a certain level of popularity, this person would definitely be somebody capable. Gu Yanran was increasingly interested in him. âYou actually have this talent? Why didnât you tell me in the past?â
Ye xuan looked at her deeply. âYou didnât need it in the past, but now you do. Thatâs why I came to your side.â
Gu Yanran didnât have the patience to waste more time with him. She took her phone and turned around, went back into her bedroom, and Googled âDark Web Max.â The results made her jaw drop.
Max was a new hacker on the Dark Web. He was always alone and never joined sides. However, heâd help whenever and wherever he was needed. He was just like the final vote in an election â and the side his vote fell on would win.
Gu Yanran was speechless with the information she saw. Holding her phone to her chest, she thought, This guyâs computer skills are really crazy. No wonder it was such an easy task for him to find my whereabouts and contact details.
There hadnât been anyone with such a skillset around her as of yet. Now, at Hua Xia Empire, she was all alone and did not know anyone. Ye Xuanâs skills could really benefit her to a great extent. By the time Ye Xuan was done putting on his clothes, Gu Yanran had already composed herself. She looked him over like she had never seen him before and pointed to the sofa beside her bed. âSit.â
Ye Xuan took a seat and crossed his arms, resting on the armrest. He found a comfortable posture and looked at Gu Yanran. âNow you know. Yanran, you need me.â
Gu Yanran laughed and praised him. âXuan, I did not expect that you were so capable. It was my negligence in the past.â
âIt wasnât your negligence. Come back to me now. Itâs not too late, yet.â Ye Xuan leaned forward, but seeing that Gu Yanran was shunning him, he looked down disappointedly and returned to his seat.
Gu Yanran smoothed her hair and smiled attractively at him. âXuan, I really admire your capabilities. You shouldnât be someone who is hiding.â
âI donât care. As long as I can be by your side, I am willing to be anything.â Ye Xuan looked at Gu Yanran passionately. She was his goddess, his salvation. She saved his life and had become his emotional support. There was no way he was going to leave her.
Shaking her head, Gu Yanran said, âXuan, I want to groom you to become my right hand man. With our current relationship, itâll affect you in the future.â
âI donât care!â
âBut I do!â Gu Yanranâs chest rose and fell, her cheeks flushing. âXuan, you donât want to listen to me anymore?!â
Ye Xuan couldnât reject Gu Yanranâs words. Covering his face with both his hands, he struggled for a long time before nodding. Getting on one knee, he kissed the back of her hand. âAs you wish, my queen.â He knew that this meant that they would not be able to have physical intimacy anymoreâŠ
Finally managing to convince Ye Xuan, Gu Yanran continued, âOkay. Where are you staying currently? Iâll introduce my little sister to you in a couple of days.â
âYour little sister?â Ye Xuan was confused. âYou have found⊠Her?â
âYes. Iâve found her. Sheâs already 18 and really gorgeous. You wouldnât be able to recognize her, even if she was standing in front of you!â Gu Yanran made a funny face at him. âI heard that sheâs a genius. Who knows? Maybe you and she will speak a common language!â
âThat plump and willful girl?â Ye Xuan snorted. âWho wants to have a common language with her?â
Gu Yanran smiled.
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Huo Shaoheng drove Gu Nianzhi back to school. Stopping in front of the temporary parking lot in front of her dormitory, he waited for her to fetch her bag to attend her tutorial.
This experience was rather new to Huo Shaoheng as well. He entered the Army shortly after enrolling in college, so most of his modules were completed by independent study. The time he spent in school was really minimal. Now that he was going to accompany Gu Nianzhi to her tutorial, it was like reminiscing about college times for him.
The couple arrived at the classroom building beside the lake of B University. There were fewer people in the building on Sunday at about 11 in the morning. Gu Nianzhi found an empty classroom and entered it with Huo Shaoheng. âThis is our lecture hall.â Pointing to the podium, Gu Nianzhi explained, âProfessor He has lectures here once a month. Itâll be full attendance each time.â
Huo Shaoheng smiled but did not say much. He took out his phone and began clearing his work. Gu Nianzhi took her laptop out and began to do her work as well. More students began pouring into the lecture hall. Curious stares began falling on Gu Nianzhi and Huo Shaoheng, a gorgeous young lady with an extremely handsome, mature man sitting together. Even though they both did not really talk, their occasional eye contact and chemistry were like a wall with only the two of them behind it. Having to see a couple being loving when everyone else had to study on a weekend was totally unbearable!
More people were looking at them, and Gu Nianzhi was feeling more embarrassed. Not being able to take it anymore, Gu Nianzhi turned off her laptop. Turning to Huo Shaoheng, she whispered, âCan we leave now, Huo Shao?â
Huo Shaoheng looked at her and asked slowly, âYou donât want to attend your tutorial anymore?â
Gu Nianzhi was speechless. Her face was flushed beyond words. How could she continue?!
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