Chapter 336: Gu Yizhou: My bad, it’s a habit, just like petting my cat

After the waiter left, Gu Yizhou and Yan Luoxi fell silent again.

It was the second day since they had officially started their relationship.

Clearly, neither of them had quite adjusted to this change in their dynamic.

Suddenly, Yan Luoxi remembered something.

She first raised her head to glance at Gu Yizhou sitting opposite her, then stood up and walked over to his side.

“Hm?”

Seeing her get up, Gu Yizhou was a bit stunned. “What’s wrong?” he asked.

Yan Luoxi’s face flushed slightly. She looked at him and said softly, “You’re my boyfriend. You’re supposed to sit next to me.”

“Uh…”

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou finally understood.

He scooted over, making room for Yan Luoxi.

Yan Luoxi sat down beside him.

“Sorry, this is my first relationship. I’m still not quite used to it. I’ll be more mindful next time,” Gu Yizhou said, a little embarrassed.

“Oh, okay.”

Yan Luoxi said seriously, “But… you need to get used to it quickly.”

“Huh?”

Gu Yizhou was taken aback at first.

The next second, he understood and smiled faintly.

“Okay!”

Gu Yizhou looked at Yan Luoxi’s serious expression and nodded.

“By the way,” Gu Yizhou suddenly remembered something and said, “I started a tech company with a friend, and he asked me to come over this weekend to check on it. So I might not have time to be with you.”

Hearing Gu Yizhou’s words, Yan Luoxi’s eyes lit up slightly!

‘Oh, that’s perfect!’

‘She had just been worrying about how to tell Gu Yizhou she couldn’t be with him this weekend.’

‘She hadn’t expected him to bring it up first.’

“Okay.”

Yan Luoxi nodded and said, “That’s perfect. I have things to do this weekend too, and I might have to go abroad. You go handle your business; you don’t need to be with me.”

Then, she added, “But just remember to send me a message when you’re done.”

Hearing Yan Luoxi say she was going abroad, Gu Yizhou didn’t doubt her.

He smiled and said, “Alright. I’ll be sure to report in, girlfriend.”

As he spoke, he subconsciously reached out and ruffled Yan Luoxi’s hair.

WHOOSH—

A blush spread across Yan Luoxi’s pretty face.

Seeing the blush on Yan Luoxi’s face, Gu Yizhou suddenly realized something.

‘Crap!’

‘Was that move inappropriate?!’

‘She’s a CEO, after all!’

‘Even though she doesn’t act like one when she’s with him.’

‘But wasn’t ruffling her hair just now a bit too much?’

Gu Yizhou explained awkwardly, “Um, I’m used to petting my cat, so it was just a reflex.”

“If you don’t like it, I’ll be more caref—”

Before he could finish, Yan Luoxi suddenly reached out and placed her hand on Gu Yizhou’s head.

Her charming eyes held a hint of a smile, and a few strands of black hair fell across her snow-white forehead.

“It’s okay. This is nice.”

She said softly, “By the way, I really like your cat, too.”

“Uh…”

Gu Yizhou was a bit dazed by Yan Luoxi’s sudden action.

Yan Luoxi’s exquisite, beautiful face was just inches away.

From this angle, her eyes were filled with shyness and tenderness.

‘Where was even a hint of the domineering female CEO?!’

‘She looked every bit the part of a gentle, doting wife.’

‘But still!’

‘Got to admit!’

‘My girlfriend is seriously gorgeous!’

“Wh-why are you staring at me like that?”

Seeing Gu Yizhou staring at her, Yan Luoxi touched her face and whispered, a little puzzled, “Is there something on my face?”

“Nope!”

Gu Yizhou smiled and said, “I just think my girlfriend is beautiful and wanted to look at you a little longer.”

WHOOSH—

Hearing this, Yan Luoxi’s already blushing face turned an even deeper shade of red.

Gu Yizhou found this side of Yan Luoxi to be a rare sight, so he suggested, “Um… hey, why don’t we take a picture together?”

“Huh?”

Yan Luoxi couldn’t quite follow Gu Yizhou’s leap in logic for a moment and froze.

Seeing Yan Luoxi freeze, Gu Yizhou suddenly thought of something. Feeling he might have been a bit too abrupt, he said, “Of course, if it’s not convenient, we can forget it. I understand.”

Although it was completely normal for a regular couple to take selfies together, Yan Luoxi was no ordinary person.

She was the CEO of the Tidal Group.

‘That’s right!’ Gu Yizhou suddenly realized. ‘If someone accidentally saw a picture of him and Yan Luoxi together, it could have a negative impact on both her and the company.’

‘Even though they had confirmed their relationship, they would probably have to keep it a secret for a long time,’ Gu Yizhou thought to himself.

However, just as he was thinking this, Yan Luoxi suddenly spoke up, “Okay, but… I didn’t bring anything to touch up my makeup. Will the picture not look very good?”

“Huh?”

Hearing Yan Luoxi’s words, Gu Yizhou was stunned at first.

Then he broke into a smile. “You look beautiful even without makeup. Touching it up or not makes no difference.”

“Really?”

Hearing Gu Yizhou’s praise, Yan Luoxi felt a sweetness in her heart. She thought for a moment and said, “Then take a few more. We can pick one to use as our couple’s lock screen later.”

As she spoke, she leaned gently toward Gu Yizhou’s shoulder.

Slowly, Yan Luoxi rested her head on Gu Yizhou’s shoulder.

Gu Yizhou could feel Yan Luoxi’s long hair tickling his neck.

He could also smell her pleasant fragrance.

Gu Yizhou raised his phone with his left hand and snapped several pictures in a row.

Just then, a waiter’s voice cut in.

“Sir, Ma’am, excuse me, I’m here to serve your food!”

Hearing the waiter’s voice, the two of them finally stopped.

Soon, the lamb hot pot and side dishes they had ordered were all served.

The restaurant used a clay pot and a charcoal stove for its lamb hot pot. Right now, the lamb in the pot was BUBBLING and steaming.

A few small millet peppers floated on top.

The preparation style seemed to be Cantonese-style.

The bowls and chopsticks had been sterilized, but Gu Yizhou still rinsed them with tea before handing them to Yan Luoxi.

“Thank you,” Yan Luoxi said softly.

Her heart filled with a sweet happiness at how thoughtfully Gu Yizhou had cleaned her utensils for her.

Yan Luoxi suddenly spoke up, “About the photos we just took, remember not to post them anywhere yet.”

Gu Yizhou nodded and said with a smile, “I get it. I’ll be careful.”

‘You have to be careful when you’re dating a CEO.’

But understanding was one thing. Gu Yizhou still felt a little disappointed deep down.

Yan Luoxi looked at Gu Yizhou’s expression and continued, “My parents don’t know we’re together yet.”

“I’m afraid they won’t approve if they find out, and they might cause trouble for you.”

“Once I’ve dealt with them, you can post the photos. It won’t be a problem then.”

‘That’s right!’

‘Yan Luoxi didn’t mind going public with that jerk at all.’

‘In fact, she couldn’t wait to go public with him and announce to the whole world that he was her boyfriend!’

‘It was just that!’

‘She was worried about her mom… worried that her mom would bully Gu Yizhou because of her.’

‘She didn’t want Gu Yizhou to get hurt.’

‘Not even a little bit!’