novelraw Chapter 449 - 417: Relieved
Chapter 449 - 417: Relieved
Chapter 449: Chapter 417: RelievedQiao Yuxian and Gu Yanjing stayed another night at the Gu Mansion.
Qiao Yuxian didn’t have to do her internship, and it was the weekend, so she woke up early but stayed in bed.
Gu Yanjing called her twice, but she ignored him, pretending not to hear.
Because last night, after Gu Yanjing fell asleep, she got caught binge-watching drama in the bathroom.
She had locked the bathroom door, but Gu Yanjing unlocked it from outside with a key.
Without saying a word, Gu Yanjing carried her back to the bedroom.
Qiao Yuxian struggled.
But it was ineffective.
In the end, she fell asleep in his arms, internally resisting fiercely.
So the unsettled score from last night, she planned to address it this morning.
She ignored him.
Qiao Yuxian wrapped up in the blanket, watching drama early in the morning.
Gu Yanjing sat beside her, being treated like air.
After a while, Gu Yanjing reached out to touch her head.
Qiao Yuxian glanced at him, then turned back to her phone to continue watching drama.
Seeing this, Gu Yanjing could only take his phone and start transferring money to her.
One transfer after another.
Qiao Yuxian’s phone kept buzzing with notifications.
From the first one, Qiao Yuxian knew.
Once her weakness was exposed, she’d fall for it every time.
Her phone was still buzzing.
Transfer notifications kept popping up.
Qiao Yuxian put down her phone and grabbed Gu Yanjing’s arm, saying, "Okay, okay. Stop transferring."
Gu Yanjing transferred one more amount, looked at her, and asked, "Ready to talk to me now?"
Qiao Yuxian softly hummed without speaking.
Gu Yanjing leaned in, touched her face gently, and gave her a peck on her lips.
Qiao Yuxian held his hand and said, "I really couldn’t sleep last night, so I watched just a little bit in the bathroom, just a little, and then you carried me away."
"Hmm." Gu Yanjing’s thumb was gently caressing her face.
"But you were so fierce. Without a word, you just barged in and carried me." Qiao Yuxian complained softly, "You scared me. Scared me so much I lost sleep."
Gu Yanjing looked at her without speaking.
She’d just said she had trouble sleeping, and he didn’t call her out on it.
After all, when he held her in his arms later, she fell asleep almost immediately.
Qiao Yuxian, seeing his gaze, coughed softly and said, "Alright, I actually slept quite well last night. But you were still so fierce. So fierce."
Qiao Yuxian gestured as she spoke.
"My bad," Gu Yanjing replied.
"You could have reasoned with me," Qiao Yuxian said.
"Would you listen?" Gu Yanjing asked calmly.
"No." Qiao Yuxian blurted out.
Gu Yanjing said nothing more.
Qiao Yuxian giggled.
Gu Yanjing kissed her again, "Shall we freshen up and have breakfast?"
"Mm, okay."
Gu Yanjing stood up and pulled her up.
Qiao Yuxian sat up, took her phone, and headed to the bathroom.
She brushed her teeth while accepting Gu Yanjing’s transfers.
Just as she happily finished accepting them, a Weibo notification popped up on her phone.
She saw the words Qian’an Group and instinctively tapped on it.
Then...
She quickly brushed her teeth, dashed out of the bathroom, and found Gu Yanjing in the closet changing clothes.
"Gu Yanjing!"
She shouted his name excitedly in the closet doorway, then froze in place.
Gu Yanjing was facing away, having just taken off his top loungewear and about to put on a shirt when Qiao Yuxian barged in.
Gu Yanjing turned with the shirt in his hand, looking at the stunned Qiao Yuxian.
Qiao Yuxian stared at his cool-toned skin and the beautifully strong muscle definition, broad shoulders, and narrow waist, exuding a sense of security.
Gu Yanjing put on his shirt, buttoning it as he approached her.
When he got to Qiao Yuxian, he asked, "What’s wrong?"
Qiao Yuxian snapped back, swallowed, and looked up at him, saying, "Huh?"
Gu Yanjing finished buttoning the top button and pressed her head gently, "What’s wrong?"
Qiao Yuxian coughed lightly, avoided his gaze, scratched her cheek with her finger, then pieced together her thoughts with the recent news, "That, that. Oh, right! Qian’an Group lost nearly a billion yesterday alone and it’s still continuing..."
Qiao Yuxian became more excited as she spoke, finally bursting into laughter.
"If it goes on like this, in a few days, Gu Linhai’s hair will probably turn half white," Qiao Yuxian said.
Gu Yanjing watched her happy expression and ruffled her hair, "Happy now?"
"Happy," Qiao Yuxian said, "It’s such a relief."
Gu Yanjing laughed along with her.
Qiao Yuxian pulled him into the closet, choosing cufflinks for him while saying, "It’s quite strange, huh? Yesterday Gu Linhai was yelling at me. Then today Qian’an Group ends up like this. Such quick karma."
Gu Yanjing looked at her without saying a word.
Qiao Yuxian picked out a pair of cufflinks and asked Gu Yanjing, "Are these okay?"
"Mm."
Qiao Yuxian fastened them for him, "Gu Yanjing, who do you think is the handsome person helping me?"
Gu Yanjing looked down at her lively eyes. In his calm and chilly eyes, there was hidden warmth.
Qiao Yuxian finished fastening them, then wrapped her arms around his waist, leaning against his chest, looking up at him and said, "I think it must be my handsome husband cheering me up and standing up for me. Thank you, hubby."
"No more staying up late," Gu Yanjing took the chance to set a condition.
Qiao Yuxian looked up at him, just smiling without speaking.
Gu Yanjing squinted slightly.
Qiao Yuxian smiled even more sweetly, then, with her arms wrapped around his waist, her hands began misbehaving behind his back.
She ran them up and down.
Gu Yanjing frowned slightly, a fierce look flashing in his eyes.
Seeing this, Qiao Yuxian let go and dashed out, "I’m going to find Grandpa for breakfast. Hurry up."
She ran out as she finished speaking.
But shortly, she ran back, heading to the bathroom, saying, "Forgot to wash my face."
Gu Yanjing listened to her string of actions, then smiled softly.
...
During breakfast, Gu Linhai and his wife didn’t join them.
Qiao Yuxian didn’t see them.
But after breakfast,
while Qiao Yuxian and Gu Yanjing were strolling in the yard, they bumped into Gu Linhai and Meng Qian, who were about to return to Jin City.
They came face to face with each other.
Gu Linhai and Meng Qian’s expressions were dark and heavy, extremely unpleasant.
Especially when they saw Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian, Qiao Yuxian felt like Gu Linhai’s anger was barely contained.
His face turned red from holding it in.
Qiao Yuxian spoke first, "Second Uncle, Second Aunt, heading back already?"
Gu Linhai said nothing.
After a brief silence, Meng Qian forced a smile, "Yes, we’re heading back."
"Why leave so soon after coming? Not staying a few more days?" Qiao Yuxian asked.
Gu Linhai looked at her innocent expression, gritted his teeth, and his jawline tightened, practically clenching his teeth to pieces.
"There’s something to deal with, we have to go back," Meng Qian said.
"Is that so? Is the matter troublesome?" Qiao Yuxian said with concern, "I see Second Uncle’s complexion doesn’t look good. Need any help?"
Gu Yanjing watched her from the side, letting her play her antics.
"No need," Gu Linhai coldly replied with two simple words.
Meng Qian took a deep breath and smiled at her.
Despite knowing Qiao Yuxian was deliberately provoking them, they had no choice.
After all, they were hoping the person targeting them would show mercy, as Qian’an Group was crucial for them.
Besides, it wasn’t a good time to openly confront Gu Yanjing either.
"Alright then," Qiao Yuxian said, "Second Uncle, take care of your health. There’s still much to handle."
She was reminding him of yesterday’s events.
Gu Linhai naturally understood.
He glanced at her, unable to speak, and walked off directly.
Meng Qian, seeing him leave, forced a smile at Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian and quickly followed.