Chapter 38 The Old Virgin
When Chu Xiang returned to the classroom, everyone looked at her with gossipy eyes.
A girl asked curiously, "Chu Xiang, are you close with the school heartthrob?"
Gu Jue's good looks were well-known at school. It was said that he came from a wealthy family, but he was difficult to approach. However, it was precisely because of his aloof demeanor that many girls regarded him as their male god.
Chu Xiang smiled and said, "I'm not familiar with him."
Some people, however, thought differently. The school heartthrob had come to see Chu Xiang several times, so there must be some unknown relationship between them. Chu Xiang's denial seemed like a sign of her guilt.
The girl who had been talking to Chu Xiang returned to her seat, and her roommate pulled her aside and whispered, "I heard that Chu Xiang has a boyfriend from outside the school, and the school heartthrob seems to be entangled with her too. She's pretty shrewd."
"Huh?" the girl said, confused. "Chu Xiang is so pretty, it's normal that many boys like her and want to pursue her, isn't it? What does it have to do with rank?"
My roommate was speechless, as if he had a fishbone stuck in his throat.
Chu Xiang had few classes today, but since she had recently joined the drama club, she was dragged by the club president, He Sui, to participate in club activities.
He Sui is a very interesting person. When she is not talking, she is a dignified lady, but when she sees a good-looking person, she will instantly become lively. To put it bluntly, she is a person who is obsessed with good looks.
He Sui sighed and said, "It's such a pity that July's face is in the drama club. My drama club is the most suitable for her. If she came here, she could pick any pretty dress she wanted."
Chu Xiang had reason to suspect that He Sui had tormented Qi Yue so many times during her childhood, possibly because Meng Qi Yue was the prettiest child among He Sui's relatives, which was why He Sui, as her cousin, gave Qi Yue so much excessive "love".
The drama club is currently rehearsing a program to be performed at the upcoming school anniversary celebration. Chu Xiang thought she was just a newcomer doing odd jobs, but He Sui gave her a very important role. The drama club has had a rule since its inception that looks matter, so no one objected to the newcomer playing an important role.
Chu Xiang received the script today and needed to memorize her lines. The first rehearsal lasted until 5 p.m. He Sui announced the end of the class. Chu Xiang looked down at the script in her hand and muttered a few lines from time to time. After walking out of the school gate, she heard someone calling her name.
"Xiangxiang".
Chu Xiang looked up, and then her eyes lit up.
Gu Heng was tall and had long legs. With a noble air, he stood out from the crowd like a crane among chickens. He walked towards her with a clear purpose.
Chu Xiang jogged a few steps, closing the distance between them, and asked happily, "Why are you here?"
Gu Heng said, "I don't have to work overtime today, so I thought I'd come pick you up."
Actually, he usually doesn't work overtime; he just comes whenever he feels like seeing her. He's really become that kind of lovestruck young man, as if he can miss her even if they're apart for just one day.
Gu Heng asked her, "What are you looking at?"
Chu Xiang waved the documents in her hand, "I joined the drama club. This is the script, and it contains the lines I need to memorize."
Gu Heng took her hand and said gently, "Don't look at the script while walking, be careful not to fall."
Chu Xiang sweetly replied, "Okay, I won't do it again."
Gu Heng led her to the car. He opened the car door, and Chu Xiang was looking down, desperately trying to stuff the script into her small bag. As she bent over to get into the car, she was suddenly struck by a bright red color.
Chu Xiang's eyes widened instantly. She hadn't even fastened the snap on her bag before she eagerly picked up the bouquet of red roses that was on the passenger seat.
Fortunately, Gu Heng placed his hand on her head to protect it; otherwise, given her hasty movements as she stood up, she would have definitely bumped her head.
Chu Xiang turned to look at him, her bright eyes sparkling with starlight, filled with joy and excitement. "A gift for me?"
Gu Heng's eyes curved slightly, and his usually cold voice softened with amusement, "If I don't give it to you, who else can I give it to?"
Chu Xiang held the bouquet of roses, the bright colors of which made her skin appear even whiter. No girl dislikes flowers, especially those given by her lover. Her heart pounded, and she couldn't help but move closer to the man, raising her face and asking with a smile, "Is today a special day?"
Gu Heng said, "You smiled at me today, can that be considered special?"
Which day didn't she smile at him?
I just bought them because I thought she would like them. Why does buying flowers for your girlfriend need to be on a special day?
Gu Heng had never been in a relationship, but he was more eager than the average person to maintain his relationship with her. Moreover, his greatest strength was his ability to learn. He would tirelessly search for answers to questions online, such as what couples do and what young girls like these days.
Chu Xiang couldn't stand this old man anymore. Holding the flowers in one hand and grabbing his wrist with the other, she urged him to get in the car quickly.
After the two got into the car, as Gu Heng was helping the girl holding the flowers fasten her seatbelt, a pair of hands cupped his face, lifted it up, and then she kissed him.
The movements were hurried and fast, as if they were eager to express their feelings for him.
Gu Heng's lip stung from the girl's bite.
Chu Xiang muttered in dissatisfaction, "Open your mouth."
Gu Heng couldn't help but chuckle softly as their lips met. She was always happy to show her affection for him through her actions.
His dark eyes held a hint of amusement, his thin lips curved slightly, and he placed his hand on the back of her head. At the same time, he lowered his head and opened his mouth to match the girl's movement.
A playful, lingering dance on the tongue, utterly tender.
But a short while later, he was ruthlessly pushed away.
Chu Xiang protectively held the flowers in her arms, her rosy lips pursed, and she said with displeasure, "You've crushed my flowers!"
Gu Heng: "..."
In her heart, it seemed that even this bouquet of flowers was more important than him.
Chu Xiang was used to a free and unrestrained life, and she could decide what she wanted to eat every day. However, Gu Heng did not intend to indulge her irregular eating habits. She was a bit picky about food, and if he asked her to eat more vegetables, she would try to find a way to get away with it by acting cute.
However, Gu Heng is very good at negotiating with people.
Chu Xiang, having received the promise of receiving desserts when they met again, happily carried the flowers back to her apartment with him. Gu Heng returned to his car, and it was then that he realized the girl had forgotten to take her bag.
He picked up his bag, but because it was so full, he didn't notice that the contents of the bag fell onto the seat.
Gu Heng carefully organized and put the items away. When he picked up the book "Modern Chinese," he noticed a hint of pink peeking through the pages.
He pulled out the pink corner; it was an envelope. Even without opening it, he could guess what was inside.
Chu Xiang probably didn't know that an envelope had been slipped into her book at some point, because the letter had never been opened.
Gu Heng's phone rang. It was Chen Wanrou calling, asking him to come home tomorrow because his father was coming home, and the family hadn't been together for so long, so they should have a proper meal together.
Of course, Gu Jue will come back too.
Gu Heng looked at the crumpled envelope in his hand, wondering which boy's purest sentiment had been turned into crumpled trash in his hands.
He replied, "I understand."
Then he hung up the phone.
Gu Heng got out of the car and casually threw the crumpled paper into the trash can next to him. Just then, the girl who had just realized that she had lost something also ran out from the entrance of the community.
She shouted, "Gu Heng!"
Gu Heng opened his arms and caught her as she lunged at him. She said breathlessly, "I forgot my things!"
Gu Heng smiled and asked, "Are you talking about my heart?"
Chu Xiang immediately covered her face, revealing an excited and thrilled expression, her eyes sparkling as she stared at him, "Are you really the legendary old virgin?"
Gu Heng pinched her cheek and said gently, "Xiangxiang, girls should speak more tactfully."
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