Chapter 51
Yu Xia was somewhat relieved that the day after Gu Yubai confessed to her was the weekend, so she didn't have to go to the studio.
Otherwise, she really wouldn't know how to face this situation.
I felt a little awkward, but also a little expectant and excited.
However, although he didn't go to the studio, Gu Yubai still sent her a message early the next morning.
【Bai】: Good morning.
Aside from last night, this was the first additional conversation between Gu Yubai and her chat box.
Yu Xia didn't know how to respond to the three messages Gu Yubai sent her last night. She felt that any response would be strange, so she simply didn't reply.
This "Good morning" message, posted below Gu Yubai's "I'm going to start pursuing you now" message from last night, really does give off a bit of a pursuing vibe.
Yu Xia paused for a moment before replying.
【Summer】: Good morning.
Unexpectedly, Gu Yubai replied to the message again very quickly.
[Bai]: Are you going to see your uncle and aunt off today?
Yu Xia was taken aback.
【Summer】: Yes.
Her parents did send her a message saying they were going to Nancheng today and she was going to see them off at the airport later, but how did Gu Yubai know?
Oh, I remember now, he's a business partner, so it's quite normal for him to know that his business partner is flying back.
So... what does Gu Yubai mean by sending her this?
Should I go with her to see her off at the airport?
The next second.
The phone rang once.
【Bai】: Okay, I'll come pick you up.
Yu Xia: "..."
Forgot about that.
It was only natural for Yu Xia to send a business partner off, and she couldn't refuse.
[Summer]: Okay, thank you, Mr. Gu.
【Bai】: You're welcome. This is an opportunity for a suitor to make his mark.
Those who seek?
Upon seeing these three words, Yu Xia's hand slipped, and her phone almost flew out of her hand.
no.
What kind of suitors?
Whose suitor?
I?
Oh right, Gu Yubai confessed to her yesterday.
So, this statement doesn't seem to be wrong.
But she felt that these words looked so awkward and unreal.
Is Gu Yubai her suitor?
Just thinking about it made my phone instantly feel as hot as a brick baked in the sun, and I almost dropped it.
Yu Xia shuddered, a strange chill running through her body. She quickly put her phone away and didn't dare look at the chat window again.
Yu Xia coughed, trying to appear calm.
baffling.
Why do you always have your suitors on your mind?
Is this something to be proud of?
suitors.
suitors.
What kind of suitor is so open and aboveboard, speaking in a tone that sounds like an order?
Did she agree to the idea of a chance to shine?
Why does it seem like they're absolutely certain of winning?
Although that's what she was thinking, Yu Xia had already walked to the wardrobe without realizing it, holding a dress in her hand, and stood in front of the mirror to try it on.
When she realized what was happening, the expression on her face, which had been contemplating whether the dress looked good or not, instantly froze.
Damn it! It was Gu Yubai who pursued her, not the other way around. If anyone should be dressing up, it should be Gu Yubai. What is she doing dressing up here?
After realizing what had happened, Yu Xia immediately put the dress down, but then took a new dress out of the closet.
Standing in front of the mirror, her expression was clearly conflicted and struggling, as if she was hesitant about what to change.
She held the dress up in front of the mirror, gesturing back and forth.
Forget it, consider it social etiquette. You have to dress up when you go out to meet people, it's a sign of respect. Besides, as the one being pursued, she has to be prettier than the pursuer, otherwise she'll lose face.
Having figured this out, Yu Xia quickly put aside all her previous concerns and changed into a dress with a clear conscience, even putting on some light makeup.
Yu Xia touched her red lips in front of the mirror, but as she did so, she felt a little strange. She wondered if she was being too formal and if this would make the other person think that she valued the meeting too much.
She didn't pay any attention; it should be Gu Yubai who should be paying attention.
So she removed the lipstick that was a bit too dark and put on a lighter-colored lip gloss.
Looking at herself in the mirror, where her makeup was barely visible, Yu Xia nodded in satisfaction.
It was just a routine farewell with the boss to a business partner, nothing special.
Then she tied her hair up with a headband, and instead of wearing her usual casual and comfortable shoes, she put on high heels that hadn't been used in a long time.
Yu Xia, realizing what she was doing: "..."
Just then, a ding-dong sound rang out—
My phone rang.
Gu Yubai sent a message.
【Bai】：I've arrived.
Yu Xia paused.
They arrived so quickly? She wasn't even sure...
Pah! Realizing what she was thinking again, Yu Xia immediately changed her mind.
Why so fast? Are all suitors starting to compete fiercely now?
She coughed, straightened her clothes, and then gave Gu Yubai a haughty reply.
【Summer】: Here it comes.
—
As Yu Xia stepped outside, she saw a black sedan parked at the entrance of the alley.
The alley is narrow, and most cars don't drive in; it's very difficult to navigate.
Yu Xia ran down from upstairs. After seeing Gu Yubai's car, she first tidied her hair and checked her appearance against the metal rearview mirror next to the convenience store. Then, she took a deep breath and slowly walked to the alley entrance, where she knocked on Gu Yubai's car window.
Gu Yubai was looking down at his phone when he heard the sound. He turned around and saw Yu Xia's face reflected in the window. He paused for a moment, then unlocked the car.
With a "click," Yu Xia opened the car door and got in.
Yu Xia got into the car, and Gu Yubai was stunned when he saw her outfit.
Today, Yu Xia wore a light-colored long dress. Her clean, fair face was spotless, and her lips were a light pink, making her look quite healthy. Her soft, dark hair was tied into a low ponytail with a hairband, with a few stray strands falling loosely around her ears.
Just like when I saw Yu Xia at the Year Bar last time, she's very beautiful.
Gu Yubai looked at her for a few seconds, and only after Yu Xia fastened her seatbelt did he say to her, "Good afternoon."
Yu Xia fastened her seatbelt but didn't turn her head, keeping her gaze straight ahead and pursing her lips: "Good afternoon, Mr. Gu."
Gu Yubai: "..."
“We’re not at the company, so you don’t need to call me President Gu,” Gu Yubai said.
Gu Yubai also noticed that Yu Xia always addressed him as "President Gu," whether in their chat or in person.
This term implies unfamiliarity.
Gu Yubai thought to himself, it's time to correct this.
At the very least, we need to change President Gu's name to Gu Yubai.
Gu Yubai picked up a bag from the center console and asked, "Have you had lunch yet?"
Yu Xia: "I ate it."
Gu Yubai handed over the bag: "We've already eaten, you can have some dessert after the meal. I bought it on the way."
Yu Xia followed the gaze and saw a familiar packaging bag, and was stunned.
It's the pineapple cake from last time.
Seeing that she hadn't taken it for a while, Gu Yubai simply placed the bag on her chair: "Eat it whenever you want."
Yu Xia was taken aback. She picked up the bag, placed it on her lap, hesitated for a moment, and then turned to ask, "Is it the pineapple cake that was given out last time?"
It's the same one she bought for the auntie who makes ice jelly.
Gu Yubai nodded and started the car: "I distributed some at the company last time, and the response was pretty good, so I bought some more to try."
Yu Xia turned around, staring blankly at the bag, not knowing what to say, so she just said "Oh".
Gu Yubai asked, "Do you know where to pick up your aunt and uncle?"
“I know,” Yu Xia’s parents had already told her via message, “It’s the Jinwan Hotel.”
After she finished speaking, she realized something was strange. Wasn't this something that Gu Yubai, as a partner, already knew? Why was he asking her?
Yu Xia frowned, thought for a moment, then turned to him and asked, "Don't you already know?"
After she finished speaking, she saw Gu Yubai enter the navigation location, then look straight at her with a natural expression as if it were the most natural thing in the world. He chuckled and said, "I know, but I want to talk to you more."
Yu Xia's ears became an instant sensation.
He quickly turned away and stopped talking.
Gu Yubai looked at her bright red ears and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
—
We picked up Yu Xia's parents at the hotel without any problems.
Originally, Xia's parents said that Yu Xia would come alone to see them off, but they didn't expect Gu Yubai to come along as well. Not only did he come, but he also bought them gifts and busied himself helping them pack their suitcases and put them in the trunk.
Having gone this far, Xia's mother was a little surprised. She tugged at Yu Xia's sleeve, watching Gu Yubai's back as he carried the luggage, and whispered, "Your boss is quite nice. He not only personally saw you off at the airport but also provided all the services. He's really down-to-earth."
Yu Xia touched her nose guiltily and said, "It's alright."
Xia's mother gave her a strange look.
Yu Xia felt even more uneasy under her mother's gaze, and hurriedly pushed her mother to leave: "Hey, Mom, let's go, let's get in the car."
As Xia's mother was pushed into the car, she didn't think about it any further.
When they arrived at the airport, Xia's mother grabbed her and asked, "Are you really not coming back with us?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yubai paused in pushing his suitcase.
"I'm not going. I said I'd be back for the New Year."
"Alright," Xia's mother didn't insist anymore. "We were worried that you would be mistreated here, but now it seems that your boss is a good person, so your father and I are relieved."
When she mentioned the word "boss," Yu Xia glanced quickly at Gu Yubai, her expression a mix of guilt and nervousness.
Fortunately, Gu Yubai's face remained expressionless, which reassured Yu Xia that he must not have heard.
"Take good care of yourself here. People need to eat to survive, and health is the foundation of everything. Don't overwork yourself, and rest when you need to," Xia's mother told her worriedly.
"I know, Mom, I'll take good care of myself." Yu Xia couldn't bring herself to say anything too sentimental in front of Gu Yubai, so she could only urge them, "You and Dad should go in too, there's a lot going on at home."
Xia's mother gave her a reproachful look, and Yu Xia stopped what she was doing. Then, Xia's mother smiled and said to Gu Yubai, who was following behind her, "Mr. Gu, we are so grateful to you for taking care of Xia Xia. If she does anything wrong in the future, please give her your guidance. After all, she is a girl who came here alone and is unfamiliar with the place. With such a reliable boss as you, her father and I feel much more at ease."
"Mom!" Upon hearing this, Yu Xia hurriedly called out to her mother, trying to stop her from continuing, feeling so ashamed she wanted to die.
But at that moment, Gu Yubai smiled and nodded, saying in a gentle tone, "She's fine. I'll take good care of her. You and Uncle can rest assured."
Yu Xia blushed instantly, her ears turning red and her face turning red as well.
"Oh, that's good." Xia's mother didn't notice Yu Xia's change. She followed Xia's father, pushing the luggage inside, and said to Yu Xia, "Xia Xia, Mom is leaving now. Call Mom if you need anything."
"Okay." Yu Xia waved to her mother. "Mom and Dad, have a safe trip."
Xia's parents also waved to her.
Yu Xia lowered her hands only when she could no longer see her parents.
For some reason, even though she came out on her own and refused to go back, Yu Xia felt a pang of reluctance and a sour feeling in her heart when she saw her parents' figures disappearing into the crowd.
Human emotions are truly complex things.
Fortunately, we met during the Chinese New Year, and it wasn't long after that.
Thinking of this, Yu Xia felt much better.
Yu Xia composed herself, and just as she looked away and was about to turn back, Gu Yubai appeared beside her without her noticing.
A shadow loomed over her, startling Yu Xia, who looked up.
Then she met Gu Yubai's lowered eyes and heard his smiling voice, mimicking her mother's address, saying:
"Xiaxia, your face is so red."
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