Chapter 27 Grape-flavored Kiss

The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon.

Gu Ci refused to ride a horse today and rode with Nian Xi. "What do you want to do after the dragon boat race? Do you want to go rowing? The scenery of Ningbi Lake at the foot of Tuo Mountain is very beautiful."

Nianxi has no opinion.

She likes to be with Gu Ci because he will carefully arrange everything in advance and make it in an orderly manner, and she just needs to relax and be happy.

At first she thought Gu Ci was considerate, but as they got to know each other better, she realized that every time Gu Ci made an arrangement, he would ask her, "Do you want it? Do you want it?"

Be considerate of her feelings and always put her first.

On the way back home one day, Nianxi asked him, "Aren't you tired of always accommodating me like this?"

After all, sightseeing and strolling around the streets are not what men like.

Gu Ci chuckled and looked at her sideways, "Who said I was giving in to you? I just want you to accompany me."

In the summer evening, the sun gradually sets in the west, the grand afterglow is blocked by the car curtains, his profile is handsome, half in the light, half in the shadow, blurring the boundary between youth and paleness, and gradually taking on a mature and gentle look.

"I have booked a room in the Qingshui Pavilion by the river. There are few dragon boat races in Beijing, so there must be a lot of people by the river. The sun is very strong now, so you can sit in the room and have tea and snacks. Open the window and you will see the Luo River, so you can have a good view of the race on the river..."

Nianxi didn't expect him to be so thoughtful. She held Gu Ci's hand and said softly, "It's great, just like a dream."

How did she watch dragon boat racing in her previous life?

At that time, Pei Jian had to return to the Hanlin Academy to handle official business, leaving her where she was.

There were crowds of people along the Luo River, and everyone was with a partner. She was very depressed and had prepared to go home.

But she turned back after taking only two steps, and took her two maids, Xingyue and Lanzhi, through the crowd, found a suitable position, and watched the whole show.

The dragon boat race in Beijing really couldn't compare to that in Nanjing. The water surface wasn't wide enough, the momentum wasn't strong enough, and even the dragon boats were small boats that could only hold 20 to 30 people!

At that time, her heart was full of Pei Jian. She could tolerate all his perfunctory behavior and was willing to compromise again and again for his ambitions.

Because love is her nourishment.

Supporting her to keep getting closer to him, filling the emotional imbalance between them.

Later, as her nutrients were depleted and exhausted, she became depressed and withered.

Gu Ci took her hand in his backhand and held it in his palm. He smiled softly, his smile was bright and pure, like the bright sunlight in the sky.

"What a foolish thing to say."

Nian Xi didn't say anything else and slowly leaned her head on his shoulder.

After entering the private room of Qingshui Pavilion, Gu Ci ordered the signature dim sum dumplings. After everything was arranged, he said to Nianxi with a somewhat unnatural look, "I'll go out for a while."

Nian Xi had no doubt and nodded in agreement.

After waiting for a long time and drinking a cup of tea, Gu Ci still did not show up.

Xingyue asked in a low voice, "Did Lord Gu leave for something?"

Nianxi picked up a grape and ate it, not in a hurry, "Maybe I got stuck by something."

If there really was something wrong, even if Gu Ci couldn't come himself, he would send someone to explain the situation and would never leave her alone.

After half a cup of tea, Xie Qiu, the guard beside Gu Ci, came in to ask for permission to ask the two maids, Xingyue and Lanzhi, to leave for a while. The two maids were confused, and Nian Xi didn't understand what was going on either, so she could only follow Gu Ci's instructions and ask the two maids to go downstairs for a walk.

Nian Xi was the only one left in the box. The door creaked and was pushed open again.

Gu Ci had her hair tied up high, her face painted with several streaks of paint, and her clothes were shabby.

His upper body was almost naked, with only an outer robe covering it.

Nian Xi was stunned for a moment, staring at the exposed skin under his open shirt.

Gu Ci's face was really red at this moment, his chest rising and falling, covering the loose collar of his clothes, and he spoke quickly, "I'm not flirting with you, other helmsmen dress like this."

"A few days ago, you asked me why I got darker. It's because I was learning how to steer and was exposed to the sun. Don't you like dragon boat racing? So I learned it and showed it to you. I'm definitely not as good as those helmsmen, but I will try my best..."

When a person becomes nervous, he or she will talk more than usual.

After all, he was born into a noble family and was always particular about being dignified and proper. He felt very embarrassed to be so exposed.

"Isn't this... strange?"

Under Nian Xi's gaze, his hands unconsciously grasped his clothes, and he became more and more embarrassed.

Nian Xi shook her head, stared into those bright eyes, and asked softly, "Is there oil paint on your body too?"

"There's some on my back."

"Let me take a look." Her voice became softer and softer, like a breeze blowing around Gu Ci, but it made Gu Ci's neck turn red.

He approached, turned his back to her, and slowly took off his outer robe.

The painted tiger occupies most of the back, with its head held high and roaring toward the sky. The rich oil paint falls on the bulging and undulating muscles, showing an extremely terrifying sense of power.

Gu Ci's skin is ocher in color, with smooth lines on his back and a tiger's tail on his narrow waist that is tucked into his trousers, revealing a wild ferocity and desire.

“It’s very nice and beautiful.”

There were only the two of them in the room, and Gu Ci had gradually adapted and regained his ease.

After putting on his robe again, he turned around and said in a low voice, "Beauty is used to describe women, why do you put it on me?"

Nian Xi smiled softly, her eyes as clear as autumn water, "I think it's very beautiful."

Gu Ci only felt that those eyes were like spring rain falling on the lake, creating ripples that made people feel nauseous.

The distance between them is very close.

She was so close that she could smell its sweet breath, which gradually seeped into the breathing of both of them.

In the quiet room, all senses are magnified.

Gu Ci stretched out his hand and grabbed Nian Xi's waist, the distance shortened again, and their bodies were almost touching.

Nian Xi suddenly raised her hand, through the collar of her outer robe, and pressed it against his chest. The corners of her eyes slightly raised, revealing a bit of charm, "Your heartbeat is very fast."

Gu Ci was shocked.

He tightened his arms and looked down at her, his voice filled with a kind of pleading desire, "Nian'er, Nian'er..."

Nian Xi raised her head and slowly closed her eyes.

After a long time, there was a warm touch on the forehead, which disappeared immediately.

Nian Xi was startled and opened her eyes to look. At this moment, his body was radiating heat continuously. The young man was like a surging wave, with the power to swallow everything. But when he touched her, he suddenly calmed down and turned into a kind of heavy tenderness.

This was the first time she truly felt Gu Ci's cherishment and love for her.

Standing on tiptoe, she placed a gentle kiss on his jaw.

Gu Ci's eyes were startlingly bright, and the moment she relaxed her toes, he boldly held her waist tightly, leaned forward slightly, and kissed her soft lips that were still close to his.

At first, he probed with light licks back and forth, and slowly, he held it in his mouth and would not let go.

Nian Xi closed her eyes and fell into this gentle yet fierce kiss.

Before her consciousness left her, she thought, this is a kiss that tastes like grapes.

Very sweet.