Chapter 31 The Ascetic Breaks His Abstinence.

Seeing that Gu Junsheng did not respond, Chu Ruofu looked up and met his dark eyes, which were like a deep pool, as if they wanted to draw her in.

His cool and handsome face was right in front of me; the two were very close, beyond the social distance between strangers.

If she's willing, and if he takes the initiative, a kiss is about to happen on a rainy day.

The rain soaked the earth, the damp ground felt humid, the air was stuffy, making it a little difficult to breathe, and in the humid and hot summer, ambiguous elements were restless.

Chu Ruofu felt the man's aggressive gaze, carrying the oppressive aura of a superior. She swallowed hard and said timidly, "I can help you wash it clean. If it's not clean enough, I'll buy you a new tie..."

Gu Junsheng didn't listen carefully to what she was saying. His eyes were fixed on her lips, her delicate, rosy lips opening and closing as if speaking to him, strongly attracting his attention.

The atmosphere was wonderful; the sounds of rain and wind outside seemed to have disappeared.

Gu Junsheng felt an irresistible urge to kiss her, to taste her lips and see if they were as beautiful as he imagined.

Live stream chat:

[Ahhhhh, the guy's eyes are so sizzling!]

[Hurry up and kiss her! I'm so impatient! Such a great atmosphere, why aren't you kissing her?]

[President, there's no need to be so abstinent. You should still indulge yourself when the time comes.]

Didn't the female lead notice the male lead's restrained and controlled gaze?

[The male and female leads have great sexual tension; the restrained and virtuous person breaks their vows, it's so cheesy!] [Those lustful eyes are amazing, even more so than kissing in a TV drama [sexy].]

"No need..." Gu Junsheng's voice was hoarse as he struggled to maintain his composure and refrained from doing anything offensive, but he couldn't take his eyes off her.

Feeling apologetic, Chu Ruofu insisted, "Let me take it back and wash it for you." After all, she had dirtied his tie.

Gu Junsheng stared at her with a look that seemed to want to kiss her but didn't, and said in a low voice, "It's okay, I have plenty of ties."

The tie that had been used to wipe her hair still carried the scent of her hair and face; he could wash it and keep it.

Seeing his response, Chu Ruofu had no choice but to give up and said, "Alright, thank you."

She stopped looking at him, turned to look at the rain outside, leaving behind a beautiful profile.

Gu Junsheng tightened his grip on the tie and looked away from her.

He didn't know if he would regret not kissing her then and there. The joy of sheltering together in the corridor during the sudden rain, the complex and bittersweet feelings he had now, would never come again.

The rain gradually subsided, and soon it stopped, the sky cleared up, and the downpour came and went quickly.

The two returned to their island villa after their date.

Just as she was about to reach the parked car, Chu Ruofu unfortunately stepped into a crack in the ground with her high heels, almost tripped and fell, and couldn't pull them out no matter what she did.

She stood there awkwardly, looking down.

Unfortunately, it was raining and the ground was wet. Her heel got stuck in a crack in the broken floorboards and she couldn't move it.

Seeing that she hadn't followed, Gu Junsheng turned around and saw her standing there. He walked over and asked, "What's wrong?"

Chu Ruofu bent over and said, "My high heel is stuck. Wait for me a moment, I'll pull the heel out."

Good heavens, she wished she could disappear into a hole in the ground. How could such an embarrassing thing happen?

Live stream chat:

[Haha, Fu-mei is probably the first female guest in history to get stuck in a crack in the floor while wearing high heels.]

I've developed this habit of feeling embarrassed for others.

What should I do now? It seems like it's stuck and hard to get out.

[Won't the heel break if I forcibly pull it out? Will Fu Mei have to go back barefoot later?]

Despite her best efforts, Chu Ruofu still couldn't pull the heel off.

A tall, slender figure half-squatted in front of her. The man lowered his eyes to check where the high heel was stuck, then looked up and said to her, "Hold onto my shoulder, I'll help you get it out."

Chu Ruofu had no other choice but to do as she was told, "Thank you for your trouble."

She leaned down and held the man's shoulder, looking down at the shoes with concern, silently praying that the shoes were of good quality and that the heel wouldn't break.

The man had broad, thick shoulders, and she could feel the taut muscles beneath his thin clothing in her palm. His burning body temperature was transmitted through the touch, almost scalding her hands.

Gu Junsheng looked down at her slender, fair ankles, thin and bony, large enough for his hand to grasp.

He shifted his gaze to her high heels, grabbed them with both hands, and, afraid that she would fall if he used too much force, tried to use only a third of his strength. The heels were stuck very tightly, and he loosened them slightly but couldn't pull them out.

With a clearer understanding of the situation, Gu Junsheng added a little more force, but not too much; the force was just right, and he easily pulled the heel out.

Chu Ruofu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her heel being pulled out. Just as she was about to stand up straight, a deep male voice said, "Don't move."

She obediently stopped moving and looked down.

Gu Junsheng's long, handsome fingers brushed away the dirt from her shoes. His movements were casual and gentle, as if he were doing something very ordinary.

Chu Ruofu was stunned. She never expected him to wipe her shoes with his hands. His hands, which were as beautiful as an artist's and had long, slender fingers, were the ones he used to sign contracts worth hundreds of millions every day while sitting on the top floor of a skyscraper. He was actually wiping her shoes.

Gu Junsheng got up, took out the tie he had just put in his pocket, and slowly wiped the mud off his fingers, a rather pleasing sight.

Live stream chat:

[Oh my god, that aloof and restrained demeanor has transformed into something so tender and sweet.]

[It's one thing for him to condescend to remove Fu Mei's shoes, but to actually wipe the dirty water off them with his hands is more dramatic than any idol drama.]

【Mr. Gu, I declare you qualified to be Fu Mei's first wife!!!】

Gu Junsheng is incredibly charming; I'm totally shipping him!

Seeing that Gu Junsheng had finished wiping his hands, Chu Ruofu quickly took the tie from his hand and said, "It's so dirty. I'll take it back and wash it for you before returning it to you."

Seeing her firm attitude, Gu Junsheng said, "Okay, thank you for your trouble."

They arrived at the car sent by the production team. Gu Junsheng opened the car door and let Chu Ruofu go in first. After she was seated, he bent down and sat down.

The back seat was spacious, but Chu Ruofu felt it was a bit cramped after Gu Junsheng sat down. The faint, refreshing fragrance emanating from him constantly disturbed her mind.

The car drove along the road and arrived at the island villa about half an hour later.

Gu Junsheng got out of the car first, then went around to the other side door and opened it. He watched her get out of the car, and the two of them walked into the villa together.

Chu Ruofu muttered to herself, "I wonder if the other guests have returned by now."

Gu Junsheng said, "It's getting late, they should be back by now."

As I pushed open the living room door, the wind chimes rang, signaling that someone was coming in.

People sitting or standing in the living room looked over and stared at Chu Ruofu and Gu Junsheng, who had just returned.

Xia Yuqing, who was watching TV while hugging a pillow, suddenly stood up, threw the pillow aside, and ran over to look at the two of them.

"You got caught in the rain?"

Chu Ruofu nodded and said, "The rain came down too fast, and I didn't have time to take shelter."

"Luckily we got back early." Xia Yuqing's gaze fell on the bouquet of white roses in her arms, and she said enviously, "President Gu, you actually prepared flowers. How romantic."

Shen Wuyang walked over here, staring intently at Chu Ruofu.

It turns out that Fufu and Gu Junsheng went on a date today. She looked so beautiful in her green dress, like a fairy from the forest.

A pang of jealousy stirred within Shen Wuyang as he gazed at Chu Ruofu and asked with concern, "Why did you get caught in the rain? Was there no shelter where you were having your date?"

“We went for a walk outside after lunch, and it started raining not far away,” Chu Ruofu explained.

Shen Wuyang said, "You need to take a hot shower right away after getting caught in the rain, Fufu, don't catch a cold."

"I'll go in a bit." Chu Ruofu glanced at the flowers in her arms, thought for a moment, and asked Gu Junsheng, who was silent beside her, "Can I take the flowers out and put them in the living room and dining room?"

Gu Junsheng said calmly, "Once it's given to you, it's yours to do with as you please."

Chu Ruofu smiled faintly and said, "Okay, then I'll go take it down."

"Do you need my help?" Xia Yuqing asked as she caught up.

Chu Ruofu said, "Okay."

The two went to the restaurant together. Xia Yuqing went to the kitchen to get scissors. Chu Ruofu used the scissors to unpack the flowers and put them on the table. Shen Wuyang came over and said, "Fufu, let me help you too."

Chu Ruofu instructed, "Go wash the vase and fill it with some water."

"Okay." Shen Wuyang took the vase, washed it clean, filled it with about half a bottle of water, and placed it on the table.

Chu Ruofu trimmed some branches, and Xia Yuqing put them into the bottle.

Song Yi came downstairs and saw everyone in the restaurant. She walked over and asked, "Where did these flowers come from?"

"It was given to Chu Ruofu by President Gu." Xia Yuqing exclaimed, "Gu Junsheng looks aloof, but he actually sent flowers to his date. He knows how to be romantic."

A hint of sadness flashed in Song Yi's eyes, but her smile remained faint: "Girls generally like flowers, and it's true that you should give flowers on a date to express your feelings."

Chu Ruofu felt sticky and uncomfortable all over, so she put down the scissors and said, "I want to take a shower. Could you please take care of these flowers?"

Song Yi said gently, "You go ahead, I'll prune the branches."

"Thank you." Chu Ruofu left the restaurant, went upstairs, and returned to her bedroom to get her clothes and take a shower.

Qiao Yimo and Lu Xubai were the last to return. When they entered the house, they saw the group arranging flowers in the dining room. They said softly, "It smells so good. Who bought these flowers?"

Shen Wuyang didn't speak. Song Yi lowered her head to trim the flower branches. Xia Yuqing deliberately said loudly, "The white roses that President Gu gave to Chu Ruofu are beautiful, aren't they? I really envy her."

Lu Xubai frowned slightly and went upstairs in silence.

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Author's Note: Bonus chapter is here!

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[Kiss] Goodnight, see you tomorrow.