Gu Weizhou's cool voice came from behind the door: "Do you need hot water? I'll bring it to you."

There were several kettles of hot water in the room, but she didn't want to take them out in front of Gu Weizhou, so she opened the door and said, "Thank you!"

"This basin is new. I just washed it, and it's very clean. You can use it." Gu Weizhou not only brought hot water but also a brand-new, unused enamel basin. Knowing that Ruan Yunxi hadn't brought it, Gu Weizhou specially asked the staff for it.

The guesthouse keeps supplies on hand, and if guests need them, they'll quietly charge them extra, saying that they can't speculate or profiteer. There's always a way around the rules, and everyone tacitly agrees, since it's convenient for themselves.

Looking at the thoughtful and considerate Gu Weizhou, Ruan Yunxi raised an eyebrow and said, "Thank you!"

A hint of hesitation appeared on Gu Weizhou's cold face, but when he met her bright, watery eyes, he changed his words: "Take your time packing, I'll wait for you downstairs!"

"Okay!" Ruan Yunxi closed the door, poured hot water to wash her face, and then added hot water to the basin that already contained cold water.

Although she knew that Gu Weizhou seemed to have something to say to her, Ruan Yunxi didn't ask him anything. She slowly washed her face, touched her slightly tight skin. It was a bit dry here, unlike in Shanghai. She took out the face cream she had stocked up on from her space, scooped out a little and applied it to her face.

Her fair, jade-like face became moisturized and exuded a faint fragrance.

After tidying up, Ruan Yunxi went downstairs wearing a wool shawl, carrying Gu Weizhou's clothes in her hands.

Gu Weizhou was sitting on a bench in the lobby when he heard footsteps. He looked up and was immediately drawn to Ruan Yunxi, who was slowly descending the stairs. Her face was fair and jade-like, and her eyes shone with a gentle and warm light under the dim streetlights.

A staff member came over with a light bulb: "Excuse me, Commander Gu."

Gu Weizhou nodded indifferently and said to Ruan Yunxi, who had stopped, "Wait a moment, I'll change a light bulb."

Ruan Yunxi looked at the broken light bulb that had already gone out and knew it had burned out. Having one less light bulb to provide illumination late at night would indeed affect her vision.

Ruan Yunxi nodded, draped her shawl over her shoulders, and stood to the side, watching the tall, long-legged man standing on a small stool, not even needing a ladder, revealing his slender waist. He looked tall and graceful, like a handsome and beautiful stone statue.

Watched by Ruan Yunxi, Gu Weizhou's ears burned slightly. Afraid that his posture was indecent and would make her laugh, he quickly changed the light bulb. The light shone on his three-dimensional features, and his sharp angles made him stand out.

Ruan Yunxi stared blankly, unable to look away for a moment.

Gu Weizhou felt not only his ears burning, but also his face.

With his back to Ruan Yunxi's bright gaze, he washed his hands, dried them, and then walked calmly to Ruan Yunxi, saying, "Come on, I'll take you to get something to eat."

Ruan Yunxi looked at the man in front of her, glanced at his slightly reddened ears, and nodded.

The staff followed the couple as they walked out of the guesthouse until they were out of sight, then they looked away.

Gu Weizhou shone a flashlight at Ruan Yunxi's feet, afraid she wouldn't see it. The wind blew her skirt, making it sway gracefully.

Ruan Yunxi said nothing and listened silently to Gu Weizhou's explanation: "It's in a private house behind the guesthouse. They set up a small dining table there. If guests have nowhere to eat, they can come here to eat something to tide them over."

"The sweet and sour pork, sea cucumber rice, steamed sea urchin with egg, and mackerel dumplings here are all pretty good. You should try them," Gu Weizhou started introducing the dishes on the way.

Ruan Yunxi's stomach was growling with hunger.

As soon as it hears about food, it starts singing.

Gu Weizhou: "...It's my fault for not making proper arrangements. I should have bought some food to pick you up."

“I’ll improve next time!” Ruan Yunxi said bluntly.

Gu Weizhou curled his lips and humbly accepted the compliment. He liked Ruan Yunxi's ruthlessness and domineering nature. Before, she was always so polite, always saying thank you or many thanks, which made him feel uncomfortable.

I always felt that she was too distant from me.

It was only after meeting her that Gu Weizhou realized he was a scoundrel at heart, and he felt unhappy even though she was very polite to him.