Free Web NovelChapter 1055: Chapter 31: Nie Xiaoxing, I’m Hurt Now!
He deliberately curled his lips, with a hint of mischief in his voice, and looked at her playfully, "So from now on, you should treat me better, don’t just hit me out of nowhere. I’m as delicate as they come and can’t withstand your punches like a Mother King Kong!"
If it were before, Nie Xiaoxing would have already started hitting him.
But today she didn’t.
She sat quietly on Gu Yan’s lap, her originally pale face slowly turning a bit red, and she pursed her lips while looking at him.
Gu Yan, on the other hand, felt a bit unnatural being stared at like this by her.
He sat up straight, suddenly reached out to grab Nie Xiaoxing’s chin, and urgently blocked her mouth with his.
Nie Xiaoxing instinctively tried to dodge backward, but her chin was held by Gu Yan, so she couldn’t escape, letting him kiss her.
At the moment he kissed her, Gu Yan felt that slight awkwardness slowly dissipate, causing him to relax in his heart with a sigh.
...
After that night, their strained relationship thawed, returning to the harmonious state from the night before Gu Yan stood Nie Xiaoxing up on their registry day.
Moreover, Gu Yan began stuffing all sorts of nutritional products into her home, bringing Nie Xiaoxing various foods at irregular times every day, and would even get angry if she couldn’t finish them.
After several days of this, Nie Xiaoxing was somewhat afraid of seeing Gu Yan.
That day, as Nie Xiaoxing left the apartment building, she didn’t see a certain someone loitering outside, which unexpectedly brought a pang of disappointment to her heart.
Without rushing to leave, Nie Xiaoxing stood in front of the building for about ten minutes but didn’t catch sight of the person.
Fearing being late for work if she delayed any longer, Nie Xiaoxing stopped waiting and headed to the taekwondo company.
Not seeing Gu Yan, Nie Xiaoxing admitted she felt a bit down, but it was nothing more than a slight disappointment without overthinking it.
After all, Gu Yan is an adult with his own career and can’t possibly revolve around her all day long.
The reason for his absence today was probably... because he was busy!
After work, Nie Xiaoxing took the light rail home, and as she was getting off, she received a call from Gu Yan.
...
The apartment where Gu Yan lived alone in the city center.
Nie Xiaoxing hurried to the address Gu Yan had given her, her heart in her throat.
When she saw Gu Yan hopping on one leg to open the door for her, her eyes turned red, staring at the roughly bandaged wound on his thigh.
"Little Xing’er..."
As soon as Gu Yan saw Nie Xiaoxing, he leaned into her arms, whining like a delicate woman.
Nie Xiaoxing held him, gently patting his back, "How did you get injured?"
Gu Yan whimpered, "Little Xing’er, hurry and help me to the sofa, I can’t stand on one leg."
Nie Xiaoxing quickly helped him inside, looking down at his injured leg, her voice slightly hoarse, "Take it slow."
Gu Yan curled his lips and kissed her cheek.
Nie Xiaoxing was startled, looked up, and glared at him.
Gu Yan immediately wailed in mock pain.
Nie Xiaoxing, "..."
...
Gu Yan lay on his side on the sofa, turning his head to stare intently at Nie Xiaoxing’s frowning face. Feeling sorry, he softly said, "It doesn’t actually hurt that much."
"The bandage on your leg is seeping blood, how can it not hurt?" Nie Xiaoxing reached out to gently touch his wound, her expression serious, "How did you get injured?"
Hearing her ask this, Gu Yan immediately sat up from the sofa, leaned back against it, his eyes bright as he looked at Nie Xiaoxing. With enthusiasm, he said, "Today was truly gratifying! Let me tell you, Little Xing’er, I finally got to give that wicked woman who almost killed Little Mo Mo years ago her comeuppance today!
You have no idea how much time I spent trying to catch her, how long I was mocked by Little San and the others. Little Xing’er, this gunshot wound on my leg today was worth it! Hmph, I finally avenged Little Mo Mo, satisfying!"
After saying this, Gu Yan raised his hand, excitedly about to slap his thigh.
Just as it was about to fall, he realized his leg was injured, so he cheerfully slapped the side of the sofa instead, looking utterly satisfied at having avenged the injustice.
"Looks like you’re not seriously hurt, I’ll be going then."
Nie Xiaoxing suddenly said.
"Huh?"
Gu Yan hadn’t reacted yet, a smile still on his face, as he looked up at Nie Xiaoxing standing.
Nie Xiaoxing’s gaze towards Gu Yan was no longer anxious or distressed as before, it was very calm, a calmness tinged with coldness.
Seeing this, Gu Yan’s expression slowly faded, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, and he asked confusedly as he looked at Nie Xiaoxing, "What’s wrong? Weren’t we just fine?"
Nie Xiaoxing didn’t speak, turned around, grabbed her bag from the coffee table, and headed for the door.
"You’re leaving just as you arrived!"
Gu Yan quickly moved his leg down, tiptoeing to chase after Nie Xiaoxing.
"My parents are waiting for me for dinner." Nie Xiaoxing said.
"..." Gu Yan almost choked on those words!
Apparently, despite his injury, it’s not as important as her dinner, right?
Gu Yan was a bit annoyed, "Nie Xiaoxing, do you have any compassion? Didn’t you see how serious my injury is?"
"I see you’re quite happy with the injury." Nie Xiaoxing suddenly stopped, turned her head back, and sneered at Gu Yan.
Gu Yan darted in front of her, maybe afraid she’d leave, and grabbed one of her hands, frowning at her, "What’s wrong with you all of a sudden?"
Nie Xiaoxing took a deep breath, "Gu Yan, is it for Jin Jumo, to avenge her, that you think getting shot today is worth it?"
Nie Xiaoxing forcefully slapped Gu Yan’s chest.
Gu Yan stared at the hand resting on his chest, his expression gradually becoming serious, his gaze deepening as he looked at her, "Nie Xiaoxing, I’m injured now!"
"Yes, your injury is worth it! What do you care about? Hmm?" Nie Xiaoxing looked at him.
Gu Yan’s eyes flickered with anger, "You’re simply unreasonable!"
Nie Xiaoxing bit her lip, said nothing more, forcefully withdrew her hand, and turned to continue walking toward the door.
"Nie Xiaoxing, what on earth are you upset about? I’m injured for f**k’s sake!" Gu Yan clenched his fist and shouted at Nie Xiaoxing’s rigid back.
Without looking back, Nie Xiaoxing walked out of the room, grabbed the door handle, and slammed the door shut.
Gu Yan stared with bloodshot eyes at the trembling door, feeling enveloped by a strong anger like never before.
His temples throbbed, and suddenly Gu Yan swung his fist fiercely at the air, roaring like an angry lion at the empty doorway, "Nie Xiaoxing, who the hell do you think you are! Who the hell cares! Just get lost!"
After shouting, still not satisfied, Mr. Gu’s face turned iron-blue and he did another round of furious punches at the air!
...
Outside the door.
Nie Xiaoxing squatted by the side of the door, her face buried in her knees, with salty tears uncontrollably flowing out.
He was injured for another woman, why should she feel sorry for him?
Nie Xiaoxing, you’re not allowed to feel sorry for him! Not allowed!
Nie Xiaoxing tried hard to clamp her lips together, her chest vibrating with suppressed sobs.
One hand gripped tight over her left chest.
Why does it still hurt...
...
Nie Xiaoxing was determined not to care about Gu Yan, but Yuan Xihuo somehow found out about Gu Yan’s injury and specifically asked her to take care of him.
Nie Xiaoxing had no choice, so during Gu Yan’s injury period, she would check on him daily.
But unless necessary, she would never take the initiative to say a word to Gu Yan.
Seeing this, Gu Yan also became angry.
Their relationship plummeted back to freezing point.
Gu Yan’s leg fully healed in a month.
Nie Xiaoxing also stopped going to Gu Yan’s apartment after a month.
Normally thick-skinned, Gu Yan didn’t shamelessly go to Nie Xiaoxing this time.
If this continues, they might reach the point of not caring at all!
At Ye Hui Bar.
When Xiao Nanqing arrived, Gu Yan was already drinking in a booth.
"Tsk tsk, drinking like this in broad daylight, are you okay?"
Xiao Nanqing lazily sat opposite him, gazing at Gu Yan with narrowed phoenix eyes.
Gu Yan frowned, "Cut the crap, being a brother means drinking with me."
Xiao Nanqing crossed a long leg, extended a glaringly white hand to pick up the glass in front of him and swirled it. Just when Gu Yan thought he’d drink with him, he suddenly set the glass down, Feiran smirked and said, "I really can’t drink with you today."
"Disowned!"
Gu Yan squinted his eyes, speaking harshly.
Xiao Nanqing looked at Gu Yan’s annoyed face but shrugged with a chuckle, "Look at you, so pathetic!"
"...if you won’t drink with me then go cool off somewhere else!" Gu Yan frowned and said.
"Looks like Mr. Gu’s mood is really bad." Xiao Nanqing shook his head and said.
Gu Yan glared at him.
Xiao Nanqing slightly squinted his eyes, "Alright, let’s say I take you somewhere, guaranteed to lift your spirits, how about it?"
"Where?"
