Chapter 8: Still the Same

Gu Yanchi did not retreat but advanced, staring at Lin Du with a playful look.

My mind is confused and my heartbeat is disordered.

Lin Du wanted to slap himself in frustration: "For a public figure like you, it doesn't seem strange to know your last name is Gu."

"Oh, I take back what I said just now." Gu Nichi snorted coldly, and the contempt made people feel uncomfortable.

I just praised him for being bad at lying, but now he can refute me without changing his expression. I really underestimated him.

"What?" Lin Du blinked and tried hard to recall what Gu Jingchi had just said.

The elevator door opened, and Gu Yanchi ignored Lin Du and walked out first.

Arriving at the underground garage, Gu Nichi sat in the car, threw his coat aside, and tugged at his collar in annoyance.

Lin Du stood outside, looking as reserved as a child who had done something wrong.

This car didn't seem to be the one I crashed. After taking a look, I still didn't recognize what kind of car it was.

Gu frowned and had a gloomy face.

He tapped the steering wheel impatiently, and looked at Lin Du dawdling outside, and suddenly felt unhappy: "Are you going to get in the car or not?"

Lin Du was startled. Where should he sit? Sitting in the front felt too intimate, but sitting in the back didn't seem right, as if he was treating Gu Yanchi as the driver.

I walked up to Gu Nichi and asked, "Excuse me... where do I sit?"

"Roof!"

Lin Du was speechless and glanced at Gu Yanchi who had a gloomy face.

There was no other choice but to sit in the back. After all, staying away from the crowd was the wisest choice.

I sat upright in the car, afraid of getting bumped into anything.

It goes without saying that the car that Gu Penichi drives is very expensive, and he is afraid that he will accidentally hit something he shouldn't hit and have to pay for it.

Lin Du glanced at the students sitting through the rearview mirror, and raised the corners of his mouth evilly.

Without any warning, he stepped on the accelerator and Lin Du fell backwards without any preparation.

He struggled to sit up, but before he could react, the car drifted suddenly and he was thrown to the side again.

His stomach was churning, and Lin Du almost gritted his teeth to resist vomiting.

He slammed on the brakes and crashed forward.

Without a moment's hesitation, Lin Du rushed out of the car, squatted next to the trash can and vomited.

He couldn't control his tears. It wasn't that he wanted to cry, but he was in so much pain that they just flowed out.

Only after he vomited out all the bitterness in his stomach did Lin Du feel a little better.

Gu Nichi leaned against the car body, looking at him with rare patience.

This small punishment made him feel good. He lit a cigarette and held it in his mouth. Seeing Lin Du in pain, he felt inexplicably excited.

Just like ten years ago, I still can't change the urge to bully him.

Lin Du stood up staggeringly and slapped his face to sober himself up.

"Sorry I...I'm a little carsick."

Gu frowned and waved his hand in disdain, not knowing whether he was trying to get rid of the smell of cigarettes or the smell of Lin Du's vomit.

Lin Du took a few steps back, rubbing his hands awkwardly.

Gu Nichi smokes, so naturally he is used to the smell of cigarettes.

Following behind Gu Anchi silently, this restaurant is obviously a place for wealthy people to consume.

It's early morning, and they're still open.

But there was no one else inside except a few waiters.

Lin Du felt ashamed of himself following Gu Xinchi in this attire.

But for one hundred thousand dollars, he had no choice.

"Excuse me, where is the restroom?" Lin Du asked politely.

The waitress looked up and down at Lin Du, who was dressed as a takeout. She frowned at first, then raised the corners of her mouth slightly.

I never thought the world of the rich would be so extravagant, playing with uniforms/temptation in public.

Lin Du didn't know why the waiter was staring at him and felt uncomfortable: "Excuse me..."

"Are you deaf?" Gu Nichi looked at the waiter with disdain, his voice terribly cold.

"Excuse me, sir. This way please." The waiter immediately lowered his head when he saw Gu Linchi and timidly led Lin Du towards the restroom.

Lin Du looked at the waiter apologetically: "I'm sorry."

The waiter was stunned, then waved hurriedly, nodded politely and left.

Turn on the water, rinse your mouth, and wash away the stains on your face.

Looking at his lifeless self in the mirror, Lin Du smiled bitterly.

Ever since he knew about his physical condition, he rarely looked in the mirror.

He couldn't face his dual identity, and he... would feel disgusted.

And he didn't want to see his old self, because it would bring back too many painful memories.

After packing up, Lin Du walked out of the bathroom and came to Gu Nichi under the guidance of the waiter.

He might be hungry and has started eating by himself.

Looking at the steak in front of him, to be honest, Lin Du didn't like it.

He was not used to eating things with blood on them, and he had never used a knife and fork before, so he really had no idea where to start.

"Don't like it?" Gu Penchi wiped the corner of his mouth elegantly, swirled the red wine in the glass and took a sip.

Lin Du lowered his eyes, "No, I'm just not very hungry."

"It's up to you." Gu Nichi responded indifferently.

Lin Du looked out the window. He had been in Beichuan for so long but had never really seen the night view of Beichuan.

It is really beautiful, but I have been so busy making a living that I have never had the time to appreciate it.

Staring at the night view outside the window, Lin Du's eyes were empty.

He looked aimlessly, and after a moment his eyes drooped slightly.

Gu Nichi leaned back in his chair, half-closed his eyes, and chewed the meat in his mouth.

Through her thick eyelashes, she looked at Lin Du, who was so quiet that even his breathing was cautious.

Ten years have not changed his appearance, nor his character.

He was just like he was before, quietly immersed in his own world.

There was indifference on his face and sadness in his eyes.

The phone rang, and Lin Duxia was startled and came back to his senses instantly.

He frantically searched for his phone, but saw Gu Nichi holding the phone and looking at him disdainfully: "Hello."

Lin Du lowered his head in embarrassment and fiddled with his fingers.

"Missed me?" Gu Yinchi leaned back in his chair and spoke softly with a faint smile on his lips.

Lin Du was so nervous that he didn't know whether he should leave first. He tried hard not to listen to Gu Yanchi's conversation, but in the suffocatingly quiet environment, every word of Gu Yanchi pierced his ears clearly.

Is it his lover? Is it the one he used to deliver food to?

His mind was wandering, and as the call with Gu Yanchi ended, Lin Du instantly came to his senses.

He pinched his fingers in frustration. Why was he thinking so much? What did this have to do with him? Was the debt paid off?

"Let's go." Gu Nichi looked at the time.

Lin Du looked at the untouched steak in front of him. He wanted to take it back and cook it for Lin Yue.

It would be a shame to throw away such good meat. "Excuse me, can I pack this up and take it home?" Lin Du pointed at the steak in front of him.

Gu Nishi pursed his lips tightly and raised his chin, "Don't you dislike eating?"

“I want to take it back and give it to others.”

"Others?" Gu Nichi narrowed his eyes dangerously and asked in a low voice, "Are you married?"

“No, no.” Lin Du waved his hands in panic, “Take it back for… for my friends.”

Lin Du lowered his head, his face flushed. He was really not good at lying, and he would get nervous whenever he lied.

"Friend?" Gu Nichi snorted coldly and turned away.

Without permission, Lin Du had no choice but to follow him out with regret.

Gu Nichi sat in the car with a frown on his face. "Hurry up, I'm in a hurry."

"Then you go and do your work. I'll go back by myself." Lin Du felt as if he was finally relieved.

"Your meal companionship is not over yet. If you want to waste the 100,000 yuan, I will naturally..."

"Thank you, Mr. Gu." Before Gu Yinchi finished speaking, Lin Du sat back in the car unconsciously.

Without responding, Lin Du chose to keep silent.