Free Web NovelChapter 1079: Chapter 53: Nie Xiaoxing, Why Are You So Sloppy!
Nie Xiaoxing pressed her lips together, looking at Gu Yan’s smug face, trying hard not to laugh until tears almost came out.
Gu Yan was truly happy this time, his face no longer stern, and he patted the spot next to him, "Come, keep Mr. Gu company for a nap."
Nie Xiaoxing’s face heated up, her bright eyes staring at him, "You sleep, I’m not tired."
She paused and said, "Once you’re awake, you can leave..."
"You’re kicking Mr. Gu out again?!" Gu Yan’s face changed instantly, glaring at Nie Xiaoxing.
"...No, I’m not."
Nie Xiaoxing frowned and said, "This is Lu Zhiquan’s house after all. It’s not really appropriate for you to stay here."
When Gu Yan said those words earlier, Nie Xiaoxing knew, no matter what, she couldn’t "kick out" a certain Mr. Gu.
Therefore, at that moment, she had already given up the thought of trying to make him leave.
"You still know it’s not appropriate?"
Gu Yan angrily stared at her, muttering, "You’re a married woman staying at a single man’s house. In K City, it’s fine, no one knows. But in Z City, where would Mr. Gu’s face go?"
Nie Xiaoxing felt helpless.
Under these circumstances, staying alive is more important, right?
Gu Yan, of course, understood that Nie Xiaoxing had no other choice but to stay at Lu Zhiquan’s house.
If she had any other place to stay and still chose Lu Zhiquan’s house, he would’ve dragged her out himself!
The more the situation was like this, the clearer Gu Yan thought, and he would never bother her needlessly.
Watching Nie Xiaoxing in deep thought for a moment, Gu Yan softened his voice, "Lie down next to Mr. Gu, Mr. Gu has some important questions for you."
"What?"
Nie Xiaoxing puzzled.
"Tsk." Gu Yan reached out, pulling her with some force to his side, wrapped her in his embrace, and kissed her forehead twice, then pressed the back of Nie Xiaoxing’s head, pushing her face into his chest.
Nie Xiaoxing’s ears turned red, she symbolically pushed him, but when she couldn’t move him... she gave up.
Holding her, Gu Yan sniffed her hair and said, "How many days has it been since you washed your hair? It smells! Nie Xiaoxing, how can you be so careless!"
Nie Xiaoxing couldn’t hold back momentarily, gritting her teeth.
This is Mr. Gu for you!
He can make you want to kill him in an instant!
"I just washed my hair last night, okay? Gu Yan, you should get your nose checked at the hospital!" Nie Xiaoxing said angrily.
Gu Yan looked down at her, pressed his lips together, and silently chuckled, closing his eyes.
After a good while, Gu Yan didn’t speak again.
Nie Xiaoxing gradually let go of her defenses and regrets.
Then Gu Yan slowly spoke, "You’ve met Yan Shu. Based on your description, Lu Zhiquan should know what Yan Shu looks like."
Nie Xiaoxing opened her eyes, "Yeah."
"Later, describe him to Mr. Gu again. Mr. Gu wants to see if Yan Shu really has three heads and six arms!" Gu Yan snorted.
Nie Xiaoxing tightly pressed her lips, then after a while, she looked up at Gu Yan, "Gu Yan, this is too dangerous. I don’t want you involved, really."
Gu Yan looked down at her, frowning, "Quit talking nonsense. Mr. Gu said he’d stick with you through thick and thin. Since you said only when Yan Shu is brought to justice can you be at peace, Mr. Gu will help you catch that bastard Yan Shu."
Nie Xiaoxing was deeply moved and took the initiative to hug Gu Yan’s waist, her face pressed to his heart, "The main reason I agreed to Lu Zhiquan’s proposal was that I didn’t want to cause you trouble in the future. I was afraid you might unknowingly fall into Yan Shu’s trap and get hurt. Now you’re... If something happens, how would I explain to Aunt Yuan?"
"You’re only worried about not being able to explain to our Empress Dowager at home?" Gu Yan held Nie Xiaoxing’s face, squeezing it roughly, huffing.
"Do you even know how to focus on the main point?" Nie Xiaoxing sighed, whispering.
Gu Yan stared at her, his gaze was deep.
Nie Xiaoxing reached out to hold his hand pressed against her face, her face tightly against his palm, her clear bright eyes looking at him, "Gu Yan, I know once you’ve made a decision, it’s hard to change your mind. But I still hope you can go back to Z City."
Gu Yan still gazed intently at Nie Xiaoxing, his voice slow and shallow, "Stop talking."
Nie Xiaoxing tightened her brows.
Gu Yan drew her closer into his arms, gently closed his eyes, rested his chin on top of her head, and exhaled longly, "Mr. Gu will nap for a couple of hours first. The rest, let’s discuss after Mr. Gu wakes up."
Nie Xiaoxing’s eyelashes drooped twice.
After a while, she said, "I’ll go outside and get the blanket back."
Gu Yan’s mouth twitched twice, clamping Nie Xiaoxing with his legs, "You’re Mr. Gu’s blanket, Mr. Gu isn’t cold."
Nie Xiaoxing was stunned for a moment, then held Gu Yan tighter, whispering against his chest, "Mr. Gu, you’re quite good at sweet-talking. Wondering how many women you practiced with."
Gu Yan’s smile grew wider, he kept his eyes shut and didn’t respond.
Mr. Gu sweet-talking with other women was just out of boredom, not a word could be taken seriously.
Let me tell you, that was both heartfelt and intense! Be satisfied!
Nie Xiaoxing didn’t hear Gu Yan answer, subconsciously sighed.
Gu Yan heard and almost laughed out loud.
...
Gu Yan slept for two hours, woke up by himself without waiting for Nie Xiaoxing to call.
He went to the bathroom to splash water on his face, then used his phone to video call Z City to let Nie Xiaoxing describe Yan Shu’s appearance.
In less than forty minutes, Yan Shu’s face appeared on the screen.
Gu Yan stared at Yan Shu for a while, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
Afterward, Gu Yan instructed them to begin a detailed investigation using that face.
Once they got started, Gu Yan temporarily ended the video call with them.
"Gu Yan, have you seen Yan Shu before?"
Nie Xiaoxing noticed Gu Yan’s puzzled look when he saw Yan Shu’s full appearance earlier and asked.
"Feels like I’ve seen him, but specifically don’t remember where." Gu Yan said.
Nie Xiaoxing nodded, stood up from the bed, and looked at him, "It’s getting late. Lu Zhiquan should be back soon. You should leave."
"When did I say I wanted to leave?"
Gu Yan glanced at her, then lay back on the bed.
Nie Xiaoxing frowned slightly, "Then you want to stay here?"
"Uh-huh. Wherever you are, Mr. Gu is." Gu Yan said, comfortably placing his hands behind his head, looking at Nie Xiaoxing.
Nie Xiaoxing stared at him for a moment and said, "Alright. If Lu Zhiquan doesn’t mind you staying, then stay."
Gu Yan was stunned, looked at Nie Xiaoxing in disbelief, "Weren’t you just trying to kick me out? What does it mean suddenly changing your mind?"
Nie Xiaoxing went to sit by the window, put her hands on her knees looking at Gu Yan, "I think it’s not good for you to stay here. But I also know, if you insist on staying, I can’t do anything about it."
Gu Yan rolled his eyes.
Nie Xiaoxing thought for a moment, her eyes flashed with doubt and hesitation, "...Gu Yan, there’s something I feel I need to tell you."
Gu Yan stared at her.
"...This Yan Shu seems to know Lu Zhiquan, and they’re quite familiar." Nie Xiaoxing said.
This kind of thing, Nie Xiaoxing knew, shouldn’t be disclosed easily to anyone.
After all, it concerns Lu Zhiquan, and Lu Zhiquan’s identity is quite special.
But Gu Yan isn’t just anyone.
Moreover, Gu Yan decided to join the operation to catch Yan Shu for her sake.
She couldn’t disregard Gu Yan’s safety and life.
She had to try to ensure both of them survive safely.
So after thinking carefully, Nie Xiaoxing decided to tell Gu Yan.
She thought, knowing this clue, Gu Yan’s people should find it easier to investigate Yan Shu’s identity.
Upon hearing Nie Xiaoxing’s words, Gu Yan immediately sat up from the bed, quickly dialed the number of Z City to inform them of this information.
Ended the call.
Gu Yan looked at Nie Xiaoxing sharply, his facial expression and the tone of his voice became serious and grave, "If Lu Zhiquan really has some close or unusual relationship with Yan Shu, things are going to be more complicated."
Nie Xiaoxing nodded, "When I realized Lu Zhiquan might have some relationship with Yan Shu, I felt uneasy about it too."
The day Lu Zhiquan learned about Yan Shu’s look, he lost control completely.
Nie Xiaoxing couldn’t help but speculate that this Yan Shu is very likely deeply connected to Lu Zhiquan.
And Lu Zhiquan trusts this person immensely. This person might play a crucial role in Lu Zhiquan’s life.
Furthermore.
It is highly possible this person is someone Lu Zhiquan trusts entirely, more important than his parents, his... uncle!
Gu Yan sat on the bed, pondering for a moment.
Soon, he stood up abruptly, quickly took out Nie Xiaoxing’s suitcase, stuffed her belongings into it, then walked quickly to Nie Xiaoxing, took her hand, headed to the door, "Let’s go!"
"..."
Nie Xiaoxing was half-dazed.
With Gu Yan pulling her out of the room, as they reached the living room, the door suddenly turned open from outside.
