Chapter 974 - 971

Chapter 974: Chapter 971

The rain poured down harder and harder, with no sign of stopping.

It seemed that they would have to stay here tonight.

The room wasn’t big, with only one bed. Gu Xiaoning tugged at the oversized pajamas she was wearing, "Um... the clothes are too big."

"Mm." Le Zhengsheng nodded, unsure where his eyes should rest.

These pajamas were borrowed from the homeowner, but Gu Xiaoning was so slender that she couldn’t fill them out. The neckline was exposing a large area. Le Zhengsheng remembered that before, Gu Xiaoning’s collarbones were now more prominent, and having lost her baby fat, she exuded a dangerously sexy aura.

"I..."

Gu Xiaoning felt she needed to say something, or the awkwardness would be unbearable.

She pointed to the old sofa at the side, "How about, I sleep here?"

"Here?" Le Zhengsheng raised an eyebrow, smirking slightly, "Gu Xiaoning, that’s not a sofa bed, it’s a single armchair."

Gu Xiaoning blushed, indeed... the sofa was a single-seater, not suitable for lying down, "But, I’ll sleep here. You... you’re too tall, it’s even less suitable."

"Tch." Le Zhengsheng pointed at the bed, "Let’s both sleep on the bed."

"..." Gu Xiaoning was taken aback, her mouth agape.

Le Zhengsheng squinted, "What? Are you disgusted by me?"

Gu Xiaoning hesitated, hurriedly shook her head, "No, not at all..."

How could she be disgusted by him? She was just worried that he... might be disgusted by her.

"Then let’s sleep!" Le Zhengsheng lay down first, "Half each, don’t crawl over."

"...Oh." Gu Xiaoning nodded, timidly walking to lie down on the other side.

Because Le Zhengsheng was all long limbs, he took up more than half the bed... Gu Xiaoning had to curl up at the edge, not daring to move.

"Achoo!" Gu Xiaoning couldn’t hold back and sneezed again.

"Cold?" Le Zhengsheng turned to face her.

Gu Xiaoning was slightly startled, "A little..."

Before the words were fully out, Le Zhengsheng’s arm had already reached over, pulling her into his arms. Gu Xiaoning stiffened, in this situation... what was she supposed to do? So much for him saying not to crawl over... so he crawled over himself?

Le Zhengsheng seemed completely unembarrassed, looking down at her, "How about now?"

Gu Xiaoning’s cheeks burned, "Hmm... warmer."

Le Zhengsheng chuckled softly, "Then let’s sleep like this, hm?"

"..." Gu Xiaoning’s heart raced, unsure how to respond. She could only quietly nestle in his arms.

As time passed by slowly, Gu Xiaoning could feel his blazing body heat...

"Ningning." Le Zhengsheng’s voice turned hoarse, his palm cupping her chin, forcing her to lift her head.

Gu Xiaoning gazed into his deep eyes, the heat in them almost melting her!

Le Zhengsheng’s hand slowly moved downward, seeking her opinion, "Do you know what I want to do?"

"..." Gu Xiaoning clutched her chest, nodded, "Mm."

"So, is it okay?" Le Zhengsheng wasn’t actually asking for her permission, because he didn’t stop, he had already begun.

Gu Xiaoning’s mind buzzed...

Suddenly, Le Zhengsheng flipped over, enveloping her beneath him.

Gu Xiaoning reached out to grab his arm, her fingertips digging into his skin...

Outside, the rain poured down, the night dark as ink, yet the flames burned brighter.

...

Gu Xiaoning, exhausted, had already fallen asleep, her eye corners red.

Le Zhengsheng leaned down, gently kissing her eye corner. A smile played on his lips as he drifted off to sleep.

Because of the previous night’s unrest, Gu Xiaoning slept heavily the next day.

It was Le Zhengsheng who came over to lift her, "Ningning, it’s time to get up."

"Mm..." Gu Xiaoning opened one eye, her limbs draped over Le Zhengsheng.

Le Zhengsheng held her body, lifting her directly, "Are you going to brush your teeth and wash your face like this?"

"Mm." Gu Xiaoning wasn’t fully awake yet.

"Hehe." Le Zhengsheng kissed her ear, "Come down, okay? We’re not at home. Aren’t you afraid of being seen? Hmm? I don’t mind."

"..." Gu Xiaoning suddenly woke up, gasping as she saw Le Zhengsheng, quickly climbing down.

What was she doing? Was she dreaming just now? Did she think they were back at the Lezheng Family’s home?

"I..." Gu Xiaoning lowered her head, blushing furiously, "I’ll go freshen up."

The rain had stopped, and given their long absence, it was natural someone had come looking for them.

Le Zhengsheng and Gu Xiaoning left the small village and encountered the people searching for them at the crossroads, with Ling Yu and Cui Ruoya among them.

"Ah Sheng!" Cui Ruoya rushed up first, hugging Le Zhengsheng around the waist, "How did you end up here? Do you know how worried and anxious I was all night?"

Originally, Le Zhengsheng was holding Gu Xiaoning’s hand, but now... was brushed away.

Gu Xiaoning watched them, immediately lowering her head, stepping aside.

Ling Yu also approached, "Ningning, are you alright?"

"Hm?" Gu Xiaoning looked up at him and smiled, "I’m fine, sorry... I got lost yesterday and couldn’t cook for you."

"Silly girl." Ling Yu chuckled, ruffling her hair, "As long as you’re okay. Didn’t sleep well last night, right? Let’s go, sleep well when we get back."

Saying this, he wrapped his arm around Gu Xiaoning’s shoulder, holding her as they walked forward.

Le Zhengsheng watched this, the way Ling Yu... didn’t seem like he was pretending at all! Between men, there’s a certain understanding, men can tell what kind of look a man gives a woman. Although Ningning said Ling Yu meant nothing to her, he didn’t agree.

...

Gu Xiaoning did fall ill, her health having declined over the past two years, coupled with getting drenched and that physical event, she developed a slight fever upon returning, bedridden since.

In the evening, when Ling Yu invited everyone for dinner, she didn’t join.

Le Zhengsheng sent her messages, which she didn’t reply to.

Concerned, Le Zhengsheng quietly slipped out, intending to check on Gu Xiaoning.

"Director Le Sheng." At the door, however, he was intercepted by Ling Yu.

Le Zhengsheng was taken aback, "Mr. Ling."

Ling Yu smiled faintly, "Let me guess, where are you heading?"

"Do I need to explain my personal matters to you?" Le Zhengsheng raised an eyebrow, the tension growing.

Ling Yu shook his head with a light laugh, "It’s none of my business, but... if you’re thinking about entering my suite, then it does concern me, doesn’t it?"

"..." Le Zhengsheng was momentarily stunned, "Mr. Ling, that’s very observant of you!"

Ling Yu nodded slightly, "You’re too kind, but... Director Le Zhengsheng, since you have Cui Ruoya, please keep your distance from my person, alright?"

"Your person?" Le Zhengsheng raised an eyebrow, "What makes you say that?"

Ling Yu was blunt, "I certainly can say that! Gu Xiaoning is indeed impressive, but... Director Le Zhengsheng, please retract your intentions. Cui Ruoya has pursued you for so many years, you shouldn’t let her down!"

"Tch." Le Zhengsheng scoffed, "What do you know? Do you know what my relationship with Gu Xiaoning is? Keep your distance from my woman, that’s what I should be telling you!"