Gu Tingzhi lay happily in her bed, looking at the girl in front of him glaring at him, and he found her extremely cute.
"I...I've been on the train for so long, I'm exhausted, can I rest for a while?"
Meng Fuyan didn't believe his nonsense. "You smell of soap and look very fresh. You must have taken a shower before coming. If I'm not mistaken, you must have booked a room at the guesthouse and taken a shower before coming here."
Gu Tingzhi laughed, "You're really observant." "I came all this way to see you, I can't just come all dirty, can I? What if you look disgusted with me when I hug you?"
Meng Fuyan's face turned cold. She had been putting up with him for a long time. Did he think she could be treated so casually?
"Gu Tingzhi, shut up!"
She got up and tried to pull him off the bed.
Gu Tingzhi quickly hugged her back, "No, no, no, don't be angry, I'll tell you, okay?"
Pulling the blanket over himself again, Gu Tingzhi said helplessly, "I'm already here, don't you understand? The matter must have been resolved. If you insist on me explaining, it's just that I can't bring myself to say it, I feel it would damage my image!"
Meng Fuyan didn't speak, she just looked at him.
Gu Tingzhi explained, "I was on a very dangerous mission before and was seriously injured. The doctor told me that I might never recover. You are such a young girl, so outstanding, and from a good family. How could I possibly harm you?"
"But people's emotions are uncontrollable. I can also be moved when I meet a girl I like. What I did to you before... I really couldn't help myself. I didn't even expect it to happen. At the time, I felt that maybe my wounds had healed, but I wasn't sure. I could only go to Kyoto to have a trusted doctor examine me after I finished dealing with things in the north."
"Now that I'm sure I've recovered, how could I stay still? So I spent the New Year with my grandfather at home, and after arranging some things, I came to see you right away."
Meng Fuyan wasn't too surprised.
Many of my doubts were resolved.
No wonder, in his past life he was always unwilling to take things a step further with her. Despite his great protection of her, he was always just a little short of being lovers. She had her doubts before, but she didn't dare to ask back then!
How could she, as a follower, dare to ask such a personal question about such a powerful figure? She was even worried that he might kill her to silence her if he was displeased!
Her biggest goal is revenge. Before she gets revenge, she must live well. Gu Tingzhi is her backer, and she will never inquire about these things. She doesn't want the alliance to break down, or even if it just causes some estrangement.
Love is nothing compared to revenge!
Through his reactions over the years, she gradually figured it out.
Hearing him say it himself now confirms her suspicions.
This profession is truly admirable, and Meng Fuyan felt a surge of respect. "Was it very dangerous at the time? Do you have any other injuries? Did you take good care of yourself? I've heard my grandfather say before that conditions on the battlefield are harsh, and many soldiers are frequently injured, suffering from frostbite, exhaustion, and so on. For various reasons, many people have suffered serious physical damage, and many are unable to have children."
"Some people are fine when they're young, but they start experiencing aches and pains all over their bodies as they get older. What about you? Will you be like that in the future?"
In her past life, she didn't see what Gu Tingzhi looked like when he was old, but she knew that he had earned all his achievements bit by bit. Back then, his path was not as smooth as it is in this life. He was suppressed by his stepmother's family for a long time, and many of his achievements were taken by others.
By the time he was finally able to establish himself, Old Master Gu was already on his deathbed and hadn't been able to help him much.
His shirt was loose and slightly open, revealing some of the scars on his chest. Meng Fuyan couldn't help but reach out and touch them. Gently pulling open the collar, she could see the scars on his body.
He had two gunshot wounds, one on his shoulder and the other not far from his chest. The surgical scar was still there. If the wound had been slightly off-center, it could have been fatal.
The light was dim, and she was under the covers, so Meng Fuyan couldn't see clearly. She reached out and touched her waist and abdomen, and just by touching them, she could imagine how terrifying it must have been. These were deep wounds.
"It must have hurt a lot back then, right? Have you been injured frequently over the years?"
The room was quiet at the moment, and the night was very peaceful. Lying in bed, holding his beloved girl, Gu Tingzhi felt very happy. The battlefield of the past, though still vivid in his mind, was now a thing of the past.
He held Meng Fuyan's hand and placed it on his chest, feeling her strong heartbeat.
"No one in this line of work gets injured, but thankfully, I'm still alive!"
His heartbeat was strong, his body was hot, like a furnace, and he was truly alive.
Meng Fuyan looked up at him, "These injuries were so severe. Even though they've healed now, they'll still leave some hidden damage. I know a bit about pharmacology, so I'll take good care of you in the future to prevent you from suffering when you're old, okay?"
Gu Tingzhi laughed, "You're already thinking about how old I am? You care about me so much, do you like me a lot?"
Meng Fuyan said haughtily, "No, I just wanted to express my gratitude to you for helping me so much."
Gu Tingzhi found it amusing and moved closer to her, "Really? You don't like me, yet you let me into your bed? You let me hold you?"
Meng Fuyan glared at him angrily, "I'll kick you off right now."
"No way!"
Gu Tingzhi hugged the person tighter, pressing him close, his voice slightly hoarse, and his breathing becoming increasingly heavy.
"Yanyan, whether you like me or not, I really like you and I want you!"
He couldn't wait to kiss the girl in his arms, holding her tightly in his embrace, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones.
He had waited too long. He had loved her so much in his past life, but he couldn't give her happiness and couldn't bear to be a burden to her. In this life, God gave him a chance, and he didn't want to wait a moment longer. He wanted to possess her, to possess her in a man's way.
The pajamas were loose; with a gentle pull, they could be pulled down, revealing her rounded, beautiful shoulders. He greedily kissed her collarbone and shoulders, then slightly turned over, pinning her down and rendering her immobile.
Meng Fuyan was a little nervous and pushed him away forcefully, "Gu Tingzhi, what are you doing?"
He was impulsive yet also clear-headed, knowing what he was doing. Raising his eyes, filled with desire, he said, "Yanyan, I love you, I want you, will you marry me? I'll grant you anything you want!"
Meng Fuyan: "..."
"No, I won't trust you so easily. I want a lot more than just what most people can do. Let go!"
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