Chapter 20: Were we secretly meeting our lover because we were afraid he would find out we were kissing?
A black choker will look less out of place when paired with black clothes or a black skirt.
On the day of the competition, Jiang Chuyu got up early in the morning, rummaged through drawers and cabinets, and busied herself for a while, successfully dressing herself up like a dark witch.
Caiyan was startled when she saw her after coming out of the restroom.
Are you going to cheer for your idols or to visit their graves?
Jiang Chuyu tilted her head at the full-length mirror: "Doesn't it look good?"
She already had a somewhat颓废 and pale aura, and the all-black outfit made her look even more sinister.
"It's kind of scary this early in the morning," Caiyan commented, suggesting, "Why don't you wear that black swan Lolita dress? I'll do your hair."
Jiang Chuyu listened to the advice and changed into another dress.
Caiyan dressed her up like a noble and aloof black swan, admiring her from every angle. When she saw the choker around her neck, she reached out and tugged at it.
"Hey, why are you suddenly paying attention to your appearance today? You're even wearing the gift Gu Zeming bought you. Something's fishy here, isn't it?"
Jiang Chuyu had anticipated that someone would ask, so she had prepared a reason in advance.
"Today, students from over a hundred universities are participating in the competition. As a spectator, my image represents that of University A."
Caiyan was amused by her serious expression and didn't bother to investigate how fake and absurd her reasons were.
*
When it was time to leave at 8:30, Lin Yun made an excuse that she wasn't feeling well and couldn't go to the game with them.
The three of them didn't insist, and told her to get some rest.
Arriving at the sports center a dozen minutes early, the area outside was filled with buses and cars, mostly from other schools who had come to join the fun, as well as some aerospace engineering professionals who came to select talent.
We went through ticket checks to enter the venue.
Jiang Chuyu was pulled by the wrist by Caiyan as they made their way through the crowded aisle to find a seat.
The surrounding area was bustling with noise, and some spectators were even holding up small flags to cheer on the contestants.
Their seats were in the best viewing area in the front row.
Not long after Jiang Chuyu sat down, the venue gradually filled with people, creating a lively atmosphere.
Before the match, several spectators were whispering among themselves.
"This year, several favorites to win the championship have attracted much attention in the industry, and several large groups and research institutes have sent people over."
"I bet they're all here for Gu Zeming, aren't they?"
As they spoke, they all looked up in the same direction.
Just then, the commentator's voice came over the loudspeaker: "Now, please welcome Team A to the field!"
The camera focused on Gu Zeming, who was at the very front of the entrance line.
He was talking to his teammates, his expression serene, a faint smile playing on his lips.
As if by telepathy, the moment Jiang Chuyu looked at him, he suddenly looked up, his gaze passing through the noisy crowd.
Their gazes met silently.
Those eyes were so dark and still, like a deep pool, as if they could suck you in.
Jiang Chuyu's heart skipped a beat.
The audience was silent for a few seconds, then exclaimed "Wow!"
The group of people who had just been discussing the matter continued to whisper among themselves.
"I'm not surprised that people from major corporations and research institutes are here, but why is even President Qin sending someone to watch the spectacle? Is he interested in investing in the aerospace industry?"
"I'm not quite sure either. That boss is unpredictable and hard to fathom."
Jiang Chuyu listened intently.
Suddenly, my phone vibrated.
Guess who today's champion is.
Jiang Chuyu's eyelids twitched, and she quickly covered the screen with her hand.
If I guess right, will you let me go?
【cannot. 】
However, if you guess wrong, you'll have to obediently accept the punishment.
[...]
[You're being unreasonable. Either way, I'm the one who loses out. I'm not going to guess!]
I'll give you one more chance.
Jiang Chuyu felt a cold gaze fixed on her.
I looked up and gazed in the direction of the contestants.
Gu Zeming's lips curved slightly, as if he felt hot. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he reached out and pulled off his tie, tying it around his left forearm.
This scene was captured by the camera.
The audience erupted in cheers.
"Ahhh, so handsome!"
"Holy crap, who is he trying to seduce?"
"Oh my god, it looks like he's looking at our side!" Caiyan excitedly tugged at Jiang Chuyu's arm.
Jiang Chuyu's back was stiff and he was sweating profusely.
If I remember correctly, that tie was soaked with her tears.
She let out a soft sigh of relief, then replied, "I bet your team will win."
*
The competition started promptly at 9:00 AM.
"Space rocket launch and return" is one of the core events of the competition.
The participating teams are required to complete tasks such as rocket launch, orbit adjustment, and precise recovery. [1]
Jiang Chuyu squinted, watching the live feed on the big screen.
Gu Zeming stood in the launch area, his shirt sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his pale wrist bones.
Sunlight illuminated his profile, outlining a clean and austere silhouette. He lowered his head to adjust the equipment, stray hairs falling across his brow bone and casting shadows on his eyelids.
What a face that makes your heart race.
She was just standing there casually, yet somehow she was captivating.
Whispers rang out all around, and several girls held up their phones, their lenses always focused on Gu Zeming's well-defined hands.
He was completely unaware, his eyes fixed intently on the control terminal.
The countdown has reached zero.
The rocket suddenly lifted off, soaring into the sky, then abruptly changed course mid-air, spiraling upwards before making a graceful dive and hovering steadily...
The entire venue erupted in cheers.
"Holy crap, is this something an undergraduate could make? The control precision... it's outrageous!" a boy next to me exclaimed.
Laymen watch the spectacle, experts see the details.
Jiang Chuyu didn't know much about the Rockets; she could only judge whether it was good or bad based on the reactions of the commentators and the audience.
On the big screen, Gu Zeming looked up at the sky, his lips slightly pursed, his eyes reflecting the trajectory of the rocket, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly with each of the rocket's difficult maneuvers.
His lips were tightly pursed, but his eyes burned with a wildfire.
Jiang Chuyu had always thought that Gu Zeming was a cold and quiet person who rarely showed his emotions. Even when he saw her being kissed until she was wet, his eyes remained cold.
Love or not, it's really obvious.
Jiang Chuyu thought somewhat dejectedly.
Soon, the rocket's stunt ended, and it landed precisely in the recovery area, prompting a standing ovation from the entire audience.
Contestants from other schools exclaimed, "Gu Zeming from University A is simply insane!" Their tone was a mix of frustration and admiration.
Clearly, Gu Zeming and his team's rocket is perfect in both design innovation and flight performance.
The championship is already a foregone conclusion.
When he received the award, Gu Zeming was surrounded and escorted onto the stage.
Flashes of light went off one after another.
He accepted the trophy, his gaze sweeping over the crowd before suddenly landing on the audience.
Jiang Chuyu was caught off guard when she met his gaze, and her heart skipped a beat.
He smiled at her, a smile that was both casual and gentle.
The awards ceremony has ended.
The phone buzzed twice.
Jiang Chuyu opened the bottle and frowned.
Congratulations, you guessed right.
Come to Lounge Number 8 to collect your reward.
Jiang Chuyu's fingertips trembled slightly as she looked up at the arena.
Gu Zeming and his teammates were walking out.
The white light outlined his handsome profile, and sweat slid down his taut jawline, disappearing into his shirt collar.
She bit her lip, making a last-ditch effort: "Can I choose my own prize?"
Come here, stop talking nonsense.
His attitude was firm, leaving no room for compromise.
Jiang Chuyu had no choice but to make up an excuse and tell her roommates, "I'm going to the restroom, you guys go ahead."
Given her somewhat unusual behavior today, Caiyan stared at her face suspiciously. "You're not trying to get us away so you can sneak off to meet your lover, are you?"
"..." Enough, you clever little devil.
Jiang Chuyu's ears burned, and she gave a dry laugh, stubbornly denying it: "How could that be?"
Caiyan: "I don't think you have the guts. We're leaving now. Call us if you need anything."
Jiangchu Yu: "Okay."
*
As the crowd gradually dispersed, Jiang Chuyu strode towards the backstage, her heart pounding.
Caiyan is right, it really does look like an affair.
Once she accepted this premise, she became incredibly nervous.
It stopped in front of the door of lounge number eight.
A sliver of light shone through the crack in the door, indicating that someone was inside.
She raised her hand to knock on the door, but just as her knuckles touched the door panel, the door was suddenly pulled open from the inside, and a force yanked her inside.
In a dizzying moment, my back pressed against the cool wall.
Gu Zeming's aura enveloped them.
"Um... Senior?"
His kiss was like a cold fire, the cool taste of mint spreading between his lips and teeth.
The protest was swallowed up in their tangled breaths, and the hand that tried to push away was instead grabbed and pressed above the head.
Gu Zeming's thumb rubbed against the pulse on her wrist.
A tingling, electric-like sensation shot through my veins and rushed straight to my heart.
Jiang Chuyu's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her legs went completely limp.
"This is a reward for you. Keep it safe and don't refuse it." Gu Zeming gently bit her lip, his voice hoarse.
Jiang Chuyu's resistance failed, so she slowly closed her eyes and let herself sink into the kiss that carried a sense of punishment.
Just as Gu Zeming's lips slid down to her neck and bit the choker, the phone in his pocket started vibrating.
Caller ID: Li Sen.
Jiang Chuyu shuddered, her whole body stiffening.
"What are you nervous about? Are you afraid he'll find out you like me?" Gu Zeming pressed his forehead against hers, his dark eyes staring at her, his breathing still erratic.
Jiang Chuyu turned her face away, unsure how to refute.
"Answer it." Gu Zeming suddenly grabbed her waist and pressed her in front of him, his nose brushing against her burning earlobe. "Put it on speakerphone."
Jiang Chuyu shook her head.
Gu Zeming gave her a cold look and directly opened it for her.
The moment the call connected, Li Sen's clear voice, tinged with laughter, came through: "Chu Yu, did you receive the invitation? How about we go out to buy a gift together tomorrow night?"
Gu Zeming's lips pressed against her carotid artery, his tongue lightly licking the vein.
Jiang Chuyu gasped, her legs so weak she could barely hold her phone.
"Okay...okay."
"Why does your voice sound so hoarse?" Li Sen paused. "Are you sick?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Zeming bit her collarbone and sucked on it fiercely.
Jiang Chuyu gasped in pain, her fingernails digging deep into his shoulder.
"No, no." Her voice trembled. "I ate too much spicy food today, my throat is just a little sore. See you tomorrow..."
The moment the call ended, Gu Zeming picked her up and pinned her against the wall.
Her legs instinctively wrapped around his waist, and he lifted her by the hips and pulled her into his arms.
In the darkness, his pupils, as black as jade, were surprisingly clear.
His thumb rubbed heavily across the corner of her moist lips.
His lips traced the contours of her fair neck, kissing and nibbling inch by inch, until finally silencing all her sobs.
Jiang Chuyu heard her own heart pounding in her dizziness.
She suddenly hated the way she could tremble in Gu Zeming's arms while Li Sen was listening to her.
I hate their current ambiguous and dirty relationship.
In other words, why can't Gu Zeming be a rich man?
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Author's Note: [1] Participating teams are required to complete tasks such as rocket launch, orbit adjustment, and precise recovery. —Referenced from the rules of the College Student Aircraft Design and Innovation Competition (CUADC)
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