Chapter 16: True Love in Disguise

Lin Du called Gu Xinchi and asked him whether he was at home or at the company.

"Lin Du."

Gu Xinchi's voice was muffled and sounded like he was sick.

"Are you in the company? I'm here to pay you back."

"Yes, come on." Gu Nishi sighed lightly, disturbing people's heart.

Having been turned down last time, Lin Du was a little scared this time. Looking at the stern eyes of the security guard, he hesitated for a moment before stepping forward.

"Hello, I...I'm here to look for..."

"Come in." The security guard politely made a gesture of invitation.

Lin Du pursed his lips and smiled politely.

When I arrived at Gu Yu's office, the door was ajar.

Lin Du pushed the door gently and walked in, looking at Gu Yinchi curled up on the sofa. He frowned and looked very uncomfortable.

Lin Du walked over hesitantly, but didn't dare to get too close: "Are you feeling unwell?"

Hearing the sound, Gu Yanchi opened his eyes slightly, and his beautiful pupils were filled with bloodshot.

"Lin Du." The corners of his mouth, which had been a little aggrieved, slightly lifted up after he saw Lin Du. His eyes were full of tenderness. Coupled with his weak appearance at the moment, anyone who saw him would feel distressed.

Lin Du pinched his fingers, his mind constantly reminding him not to get close. At this moment, Gu Yinchi was like a wounded beast, only a little weaker at the moment.

Once he recovers, he will pounce on me and bite me immediately.

"Don't be afraid, I'm just sick." Gu Niechi's voice was hoarse, and he struggled to stand up, "Sit down."

Lin Du frowned: "Do you want some water?"

"Okay, thank you." Gu leaned weakly on the sofa, rubbing his temples, but his hands slipped down after a while.

"It's a little hot, drink slowly." Lin Du approached, Gu Ni was breathing heavily, and it looked like he had a fever. "Do you have a fever?"

Gu Yanchi shook his head and smiled: "Maybe, I'm not sure."

Lin Du lowered his eyes and didn't look at Gu Yanchi's distressed look. He thought that if Gu Yanchi needed it, there would definitely be someone to take care of him: "Here is three thousand yuan. I'll leave it here for you."

Gu Nichi smiled bitterly and said in a muffled voice: "I told you that I don't need you to pay it back. Why do you have to be so persistent?"

"It is only natural to pay back debts."

"Lin Du, do you have to torture me like this? Do you think I feel good every time I see you working so hard?" Gu Ni Chi held his forehead with a painful expression, "I asked you to pay back the money because I was afraid you would suddenly disappear again, so I wanted to find an excuse to keep you."

Lin Du sighed. Although he was afraid to stay with Gu Yanchi, he couldn't bear to leave him alone now that he was sick. "Do you need me to call your... um..." Lin Du pursed his lips, not knowing what kind of address to use. "Do you need me to call your friend and ask him to come over?"

"No need." Gu Nichi coughed lightly and curled up on the sofa again. He looked at Lin Du with a look of grievance in his eyes, "Can you accompany me?"

Lin Du was startled and retreated reflexively.

"I promise I won't hurt you. I just want you to stay with me, just like ten years ago, okay?" Gu Nishi pleaded aggrievedly, and smiled bitterly after a moment, "If you really don't want to stay, I won't blame you. After all, you still hate me."

Lin Du bit his lip and clasped his trousers with his fingers: "No... No, I don't hate you."

Gu Yanchi curled the corners of his lips in satisfaction and slowly closed his eyes: "That's great."

Regarding what happened ten years ago, Lin Du really never hated Gu Xinchi.

If he had to say what he hated, Lin Du only hated himself for being so obsessed with the warmth of Chi's body that he forgot his own identity.

If I had been more sober at that time, perhaps nothing would have happened.

So who should I hate? Hate yourself.

Lin Du sighed deeply, slowly approached Gu Xinchi, and handed the water to his mouth: "Drink some water."

Gu Yanchi opened his eyes with great effort and looked at Lin Du tenderly: "Thank you."

“Do you have a thermometer?”

"It should be in the drawer."

Gu Jinchi narrowed his eyes slightly, with a sinister look on the corner of his mouth. He knew that people like Lin Du would never stand idly by.

His biggest weakness is that he is too kind.

Lin Du came back with the thermometer, and his sullen eyes instantly turned gentle again.

"Take your temperature."

Gu Nichi hummed and looked at Lin Du aggrievedly: "Can you help me? I really don't have any strength at all."

Lin Du stood cautiously in front of Gu Yanchi and gently lifted up Gu Yanchi's arm.

He could keep his distance, but he couldn't resist the bored and passionate gaze.

Gu Niechi must have a severe fever, his body was scalding. Lin Du put the thermometer away and stood quietly by the side, watching the time.

"Lin Du."

"Huh? What?"

"Lin Du..." Gu Nishi closed his eyes, as if he had been calling Lin Du's name in his sleep.

Lin Du pursed his lips bitterly. What was this? The two people who had missed each other now met again by chance.

"I...I'll get the thermometer."

39.8 degrees Celsius.

Lin Du frowned. The burning was too severe. No wonder Gu Xinchi felt so uncomfortable.

"Do you have any antipyretic medicine in your office?" Lin Du patted Gu Xinchi gently.

Gu Nishi closed his eyes and shook his head, frowning uncomfortably: "Lin Du."

"What?"

"Stay with me, don't leave."

"You have a severe fever. Let your friend take you to the hospital."

Hearing this, Gu Nishi's brows furrowed even deeper, tears rolling down his eyes: "No... go to the hospital, you will die, I want you to stay with me."

Lin Du lowered his eyes and remained silent.

"It's been ten years. The person I've been thinking about for ten years is now in front of me, but you're afraid of me and you're hiding from me..." Gu Nishi choked with grievance, "I'm really sad."

Lin Du pursed his lips, unable to utter a word.

He didn't know how to respond to Gu Xichi's illusory feelings. He was afraid and didn't dare to do it.

Even though every word Gu Renchi said was sincere, he no longer had the courage he had ten years ago.

He didn't want to sacrifice anything for any relationship anymore. He just wanted to live a simple life and cure Lin Yue's disease. This was his biggest wish in this life.

After ordering some antipyretic medicine online, Lin Du called Gu Xinchi softly, "Get up and take the antipyretic medicine."

Gu was groaning in disgust and was unwilling to get up.

Helplessly, Lin Du had to prop up Gu Xichi's body and let him lean on his shoulder.

I stuffed the antipyretic medicine into Gu Xichi's mouth and gave him some water to drink.

Gu Lianchi fell asleep while mumbling. Lin Du looked at the face he had loved so much and felt a wave of sadness in his heart.

Perhaps no one is innocent in this twisted relationship.

He is a victim, and so is Gu Xinchi.

"Lin Du, I feel uncomfortable."

Lin Du came back to his senses, but his thoughts were interrupted: "Where do you feel uncomfortable?"

"Headache."

Lin Du sighed. Gu Yanchi, who was ill, was very different from his usual self. "Just take the medicine and take a nap and you'll be fine."

Normally, he is a king who looks down on everyone. When he is sick, he is like a little cat with a wronged look on his face, very clingy.

"I have a headache, Lin Du, help me."

Lin Du sighed and gently rubbed Gu's sagging temples.

My brain was clearly telling me to stay away, but my hands were still out of control.

Gu Niechi grabbed Lin Du's hand, scaring him so much that he almost ran away.

"Don't go, I won't do anything, please." Gu Nichi begged, pulling Lin Du's hand and placing it on his cheek, "Lin Du, please don't go."

Lin Du felt a sharp pain in his chest, but he did not struggle any more. "Okay."

Gu Xinchi smiled triumphantly, a smile that was almost imperceptible if you didn't look closely. He knew how to control Lin Du very well.