Chapter 270 Talkative

After school, Nan Zhiyi went to the library and borrowed several books related to ancient society and culture.

As soon as she stepped out of the school gate, she saw the familiar Jeep parked not far away. Gu Xiao, dressed in casual clothes, was standing there, looking in her direction, and walking quickly towards her.

Nan Zhiyi perked up and quickened her pace to greet him: "Why are you here? Didn't you say you had a lot of work at the department today and might be going home late?"

Gu Xiao took her schoolbag, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Things went more smoothly than expected. No matter how busy you are, picking your wife up from school is always the most important thing."

Nan Zhiyi felt a sweet warmth in her heart, but she scolded him playfully, "You're such a chatterbox."

Gu Xiao opened the car door for her, helped her into the car, and then went back to the driver's seat. As he started the car, he turned to look at her and asked, "Why are you so late?"

Nan Zhiyi explained, "I went to the library to look up some information today. Did you wait a long time?"

Gu Xiao said, "My heart is full when I'm waiting for you. Looking at the school gate, thinking that you might come out at any moment, that anticipation itself makes me happy."

Nan Zhiyi turned her head to look at his profile, her heart skipped a beat, and she reached out to gently hold his hand.

Gu Xiao's smile deepened, and he suggested, "Since it's still early and we have some free time, how about I take you to the mall? It's getting cold soon, why don't you pick out some new clothes?"

Nan Zhiyi shook her head: "No, the teacher assigned a short paper today, and I need to go back and research it. It's due soon."

Seeing that she always prioritized her studies, Gu Xiao felt a little regretful that they couldn't have some time alone together, but he still went along with her: "Okay, I'll listen to you, let's go home."

Once home, Nan Zhiyi spent some time being affectionate with Xiaoman before going into the study, spreading out her books and manuscript paper, and beginning to work on her thesis.

All night long, Gu Xiao could only play with his son. After putting Xiao Man to sleep, he saw Nan Zhiyi still writing diligently at her desk in the study, looking very focused. So he didn't disturb her and went to wash up by himself.

When he returned, he saw that she was still in that position, so he moved a chair and sat down next to her desk, resting his arm on the table and quietly watching her.

Watching her furrow her brow in thought, watching her write furiously, watching her occasionally bite the tip of her pen in concentration.

He reached out and gently brushed aside a stray strand of hair that had fallen across her cheek.

Nan Zhiyi felt his touch, looked up from her paper and glanced at him. He took the opportunity to whisper, "My wife looks so beautiful when she's writing carefully..."

Nan Zhiyi sighed and gently tapped the back of his hand with the pen: "Don't mess around here. I'll be finished soon. Go do something else."

"I didn't cause any trouble."

Gu Xiao remained defiant, still looking at her, "I'm just looking, I promise I won't disturb your writing."

Nan Zhiyi couldn't do anything about him. Knowing that she couldn't get rid of him, she had no choice but to let him be and try to concentrate on continuing to write.

She had barely finished writing the last word and put down her pen, rubbing her slightly sore wrist, when the man who had been waiting nearby immediately came over, his handsome face looming large in front of her, his intentions all too clear.

Nan Zhiyi subconsciously reached out and touched his chin, pushing his face away a little. "Stop messing around... I'm tired, I want to go to bed early tonight."

Gu Xiao laughed, and taking advantage of her gesture of rejection, he picked her up from the chair and pulled her into his arms.

He lowered his head, his forehead touching hers: "You say you're tired after just one kiss... Honey, do you not like me anymore? Hmm?"

Nan Zhiyi was amused by his distorted words, but when she looked up and saw his face so close to hers, his deep-set eyes and handsome features under the light made her waver in her initial refusal.

Her heart softened, and she tilted her head back to give him a quick kiss on the lips, her voice soft: "There's no one I don't like... and no one I like the most."

What she said next was a little difficult for her to say, "But... we can't do it every day..."

Gu Xiao pressed his advantage, tracing the corner of her lips with his thumb as he asked, "Every day what? Hmm?"

Nan Zhiyi's face turned even redder, and she refused to say anything more, trying to push him away forcefully: "...Anyway, no!"

Gu Xiao thought her strength was like a tickle, but he held her even tighter, his warm breath brushing against her ear: "Okay, okay, I won't bother you anymore, go to sleep."

As he spoke, he actually picked her up horizontally, turned off the study light, walked back to the bedroom in a few steps, gently placed her in the quilt, lay down himself, stretched out his long arm, and hugged her tightly in his arms.

Nan Zhiyi was indeed sleepy, so she hugged his waist, found a comfortable position in his arms, closed her eyes peacefully, and murmured, "Sleep..."

Gu Xiao looked down at her obedient and dependent appearance, and finally couldn't resist. He leaned down again, found her lips, and kissed her gently and lingeringly for a while, until Nan Zhiyi reached out in a daze, pinched the soft flesh on his side and twisted it slightly. Only then did he feel pain, groan, and finally give up.

"Why……"

He sighed helplessly, hugged her tighter, inhaled her faint fragrance, and closed his eyes.

The night is long, and being able to hold her like this to fall asleep seems like a good thing.

The weather is gradually getting cooler, and the morning air carries a refreshing chill.

Gu Xiao, who was used to waking up early, had just gently lifted a corner of the quilt to get out of bed when Nan Zhiyi next to him flinched and sneezed.

Gu Xiao stopped moving, bent down and touched her cheek with his palm, asking softly, "Why are you awake? Did I let in some draft when I got up and make you cold?"

Nan Zhiyi shook her head groggily, her voice still heavy with sleep, and rubbed against his palm: "No... it's only November, you're exaggerating..."

She only felt a warm sensation where he touched her.

Gu Xiao heard her slumbering voice, clearly indicating she wasn't fully awake yet, so he carefully tucked her in, saying, "Sleep a little longer, it's not time for you to get up yet."

Nan Zhiyi hummed in agreement and closed her eyes.

Looking at her obedient appearance, Gu Xiao lowered his head and kissed her forehead, whispering, "My wife is so good."

Nan Zhiyi was amused by his abrupt praise, which dispelled her sleepiness. She couldn't help but smile and mumbled, "Thank you for the compliment, Minister Gu..."

Gu Xiao chuckled softly, kissed her again, and then tiptoed out of the bedroom, closing the door behind him.

When Nan Zhiyi finished getting ready and was about to leave for school, she saw a light gray cashmere scarf neatly placed next to her cloth schoolbag.

It must have been something Gu Xiao had specifically found deep inside the wardrobe before leaving home that morning.

Nan Zhiyi felt a warmth in her heart and put on the scarf.

Xiao Liu took her to school and relayed, "Sister-in-law, Minister Gu said he's quite busy today and probably won't be able to pick you up this afternoon. Please be careful on your way home."

Nan Zhiyi nodded: "I understand, thank you for making the trip."