Chapter 13 Let's Go Home

The two of them stared at each other in silence in the alley for a long time, as if they were sulking, and neither of them spoke first.

In the end, Gu Nan gave in first and asked Lin Layue if there was anything she wanted to do or buy. Lin Layue shook her head.

So Gu Nan bought two cups of milk tea, one cup of honey grapefruit tea, and one cup of ice cream black tea at a nearby milk tea shop.

"Which flavor do you want to drink?" Gu Nan asked.

Lin Layue took a quick look and saw that both cups were new and unique. "Whatever."

Gu Nan noticed that his eyes stayed on the ice cream ball for a little longer, so he handed him the ice cream tea.

Lin Layue scooped a spoonful of ice cream into her mouth and sucked it slowly, "So sweet."

Gu Nan took a sip of grapefruit tea and felt that it tasted similar to the real world, so he said, "Not bad."

Lin Layue took another sip of the red tea and still found it sweet, very sweet.

Seeing this, Gu Nan couldn't help but say, "Let me try."

Lin Layue subconsciously handed over the ice cream tea in his hand, but he didn't expect Gu Nan to raise his hand and gently wipe his lips, wiping off the ice cream that was accidentally stained, and then put his fingertips into his mouth.

Lin Layue opened her eyes wide, but Gu Nan seemed oblivious and nodded. "It does seem sweeter, but it's okay. I can drink it. Let's switch."

As he spoke, he switched the drinks between the two of them.

His expressions and movements are so natural, as if it should be that way.

Lin Layue watched Gu Nan eat the spoonful she had used without any hesitation, and watched her pink tongue roll across the snow-white ice cream. For some reason, that indescribable feeling came up again, lurking tightly in her chest, rising and falling with the beating of her heart.

He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Gu Nan looked at him suspiciously, his eyes bright and soft, "What's wrong?"

Lin Layue's eyelashes trembled slightly, then he leaned over and kissed her.

He seemed very nervous, his lips were tightly pursed, without any unnecessary movements, and his breathing was stiff.

Gu Nan was startled by him, "You..."

While she was talking, Lin Layue took the opportunity to go deeper, inserting her slender five fingers into Gu Nan's hair, and holding the back of her head with a little force to prevent her from running away.

He kissed her awkwardly and awkwardly.

Gu Nan was a little stiff: [I don’t think this scene is in the plot?]

After Lin Layue ran away, Gu Nansheng also came out to find him, but in the plot, only she kissed Lin Layue, and Lin Layue did not kiss her.

The system was also caught off guard by Lin Layue's sudden kiss. [This, this...]

Lin Layue continued to kiss for a while, then let go. The moment he opened his eyes, he found Gu Nan staring at him. His heart froze, and he took a step back with a little regret.

He was too impatient. Perhaps Gu Nan didn't mean that at all.

For a moment, the two were silent again.

The system in his mind was still flipping through the plot, making the pages of the original book rustle. Gu Nan looked at the blush on Lin Layue's face and his lips, and felt that the color was gorgeous and very tempting.

The long and thick eyelashes cast an uneasy and trembling shadow under the eyelids, giving off a charm that does not belong to this age, like a green fruit, sour and sweet.

Lin Layue felt uncomfortable being stared at and tried to look away, but Gu Nan grabbed her neck.

"Don't move."

She lowered his head with a little force, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him.

Her kiss was calmer and more methodical than his, shallow, but very soothing.

Lin Layue felt that all the restraints around her had disappeared.

He let himself wander in this comfortable warmth, with tenderness in every breath.

Just as he was about to respond, Gu Nan suddenly pulled away.

Lin Layue woke up instantly.

Gu Nan took a step forward and calmly took his hand, "Let's go home."

Lin Layue did not struggle and let her hold her hand. She just lowered her eyes and clenched the grapefruit tea in her hand.

The system that was watching the whole process was stunned.

No way, this can be resolved?

Walk out of the old alley, onto the brightly lit streets, and walk towards home along with the endless stream of cars.

"When did you leave this morning?" Gu Nan asked without looking back. Lin Layue could only see her long hair tied up in a mess and a thin snow-white neck. The night wind blew, and the small strands of hair around her neck fluttered wildly, looking fluffy and beautiful.

Lin Layue: "Five o'clock."

"It's so early, will it be daybreak? When are you leaving tomorrow?"

"Just getting light." Lin Layue estimated the time on the way back. The bus ride was an hour, and the walk was half an hour, so he had to get on the bus at least at 6:30. But he planned to go earlier, so he said, "6 o'clock."

Gu Nan was a little surprised and looked back at him, "It's so early, I wanted to get up early to make breakfast for you."

Lin Layue lowered her head and avoided her gaze, "No need."

After a pause, he said, "I can do it. I can finish it for you before going back to the construction site."

Gu Nan raised an eyebrow, "Is your cooking delicious?"

Lin Layue thought about it for a moment, then nodded hesitantly. "It's not bad. I helped out when the village held a banquet, and they said it was delicious."

Life in the village is very ordinary. Holding a banquet is a big event in the village. The family that holds the banquet with great fanfare and the family that hires the best chef will be talked about repeatedly by the villagers. The good ones may not be praised, but the bad ones will definitely be criticized. He has been praised and thinks he is okay, but he doesn't know whether the city people will think highly of his cooking skills.

Gu Nan joked, "So you can be considered a chef who has handled big events?"

Lin Layue was very modest, "Not really, I have other people to help me."

There happened to be a Chinese restaurant in front with a very stylish decoration. The outside was antique, and in the middle of the hall there was a big tree that required three people to hug it. The space was very wasted, and Gu Nan would take a few glances every time he passed by here.

She was just casually scanning it today, but suddenly a flash of inspiration came to her mind.

But after thinking about it, I restrained myself. I didn't do anything that didn't make sense, and I didn't say anything that didn't make anyone feel agitated.

After returning home, Gu Nan called Lin Layue and handed her a tube of ointment.

"Remember to wipe it."

Lin Layue was holding the brand new ointment. She wanted to ask her when she bought it, but when the words came to her lips, she said, "I haven't used up the ointment from yesterday yet."

"The two ointments have different effects. You've done a day's work, so this one is better."

After saying that, without looking at Lin Layue's reaction, he said good night and turned back to his room, as if fulfilling his promise not to disturb him.

Lin Layue was stunned for a moment, clenched the medicine in her hand, and closed the door.

Gu Nan didn't sleep much last night, and he was busy all day today. He was already tired and fell asleep soon after lying on the bed.

When I opened my eyes again, it was already half past five the next morning.

The duck egg blue on the horizon was gradually replaced by the rising fish belly white. The junction seemed blue and white, faint, with a hazy feeling shrouded in smoke and mist.

Gu Nan opened the door and walked out quietly. He wanted to go to the kitchen to make breakfast for Lin Layue, but when he reached the door, he found that he was already busy in the kitchen.