Chapter 76 Encounter
Gu Xu blinked his dry, stinging eyes, wondering if he was hallucinating from exhaustion. Or was this just a beautiful illusion woven by his brain before he passed out?
But that person did not disappear.
He blinked hard again, trying to dispel the blurriness and dizziness in his vision.
The man was still standing there, the smile on his lips seemed to deepen a little, with a hint of helpless indulgence.
Is it really Chu Yan?
How come he is here?
Countless questions bubbled up in his chaotic mind, only to quickly burst. Gu Xu's ability to think was practically zero. He couldn't fathom why Chu Yan had suddenly appeared in S City, or why he was waiting at the Gu family's door. All his rationality and defenses had been completely consumed by those nearly twenty hours of torture.
He was left with only his most primitive instincts.
Then, he heard the man leaning against the pillar speak. His voice was as lazy as ever, but it clearly pierced the buzzing in his ears:
"Brother," Chu Yan looked at him, opened his arms and made a gesture of complete acceptance, "Come here and give me a hug."
These four simple words instantly broke down Gu Xu's shaky defense.
Without any hesitation, Gu Xu, like a tired bird that had finally found its way home, rushed straight towards the figure with outstretched arms, using his last bit of strength.
He fell into a warm and solid embrace.
Chu Yan was thrown back slightly by his attack, but he immediately caught him firmly. His arms tightly wrapped around his cold body, holding him tightly in his arms.
The real body temperature was transmitted through the thin clothes, and the familiar breath instantly enveloped him, dispelling the coldness and despair that penetrated into his bones.
Chu Yan really came.
Gu Xu buried his face deep in the crook of Chu Yan's neck, greedily absorbing the sense of reality, his body trembling uncontrollably. All his strength and composure crumbled at this moment, leaving only the dependence of someone who had survived a disaster.
Chu Yan felt the trembling and coldness of the body in his arms, and sighed silently in his heart. He tightened his arms, one hand gently patting Gu Xu's back soothingly, while the other hand held him firmly, supporting his almost unsteady body.
"Aren't you afraid I'm fake?" Chu Yan's voice rang in his ears, with a hint of helpless teasing yet unusually gentle. "You just pounced on me without even asking?"
Gu Xu shook his head vigorously in the crook of his neck, his voice muffled, nasal, and hoarse, but extremely stubborn: "Even if it's fake, I'll beat it."
Even if it was an illusion, a dream, he accepted it. He needed this hug so badly, needed this warmth to confirm that he was still alive, that he had truly broken free.
Chu Yan laughed softly upon hearing this. The laughter vibrated his chest and passed through Gu Xu, bringing a strange soothing power.
"Are you stupid?" Chu Yan whispered, with an imperceptible doting in his tone.
He loosened his grip slightly and looked down to check on Gu Xu. The man in his arms was pale as paper, his lips dry and bloodless, his eyes a dark, dark complexion, and he looked so weak that he seemed ready to break at any moment. His knees, in particular, were in serious condition. Just thinking about them was enough to tell him he was in serious trouble.
There is no time to delay.
Chu Yan didn't hesitate at all. He put his arm through Gu Xu's knees, exerted a little force, and directly picked him up sideways!
"!" Gu Xu was caught off guard, his body instantly weightless. He subconsciously stretched out his arms and hugged Chu Yan's neck to prevent himself from falling. This princess hug made his pale cheeks flush with an extremely unnatural blush. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something.
However, the sudden change in posture caused a sudden change in blood pressure, causing his vision to suddenly go dark. All the words were stuck in his throat, and his consciousness was like a kite with a broken string, quickly being dragged into endless darkness. His head tilted and he completely lost consciousness, collapsing limply in Chu Yan's arms.
Chu Yan felt the body in his arms suddenly become heavy and glanced down. Gu Xu's eyes were tightly closed, his long eyelashes casting a faint shadow on his pale face. Even in his coma, his brows were still slightly furrowed, as if he was still enduring some kind of pain.
Finally, I reached my limit.
Chu Yan adjusted his posture, held Gu Xu more steadily in his arms, then raised his head and looked forward calmly.
A cold light shone down, stretching the two figures out. He held the unconscious Gu Xu in his arms and walked steadily down the steps in front of the Gu family's door, step by step, out of the luxurious courtyard that symbolized restraint and oppression.
His steps were firm and without any hesitation.
Gu Xu, who had been trapped in the quagmire for more than 20 years, was finally pulled out by him tonight.
However, just as Chu Yan was holding Gu Xu and about to merge into the interwoven light of the moonlight and street lights—
In the distance, in a black car parked under the shade of a tree, a gaze so hot that it almost penetrated the car window glass was fixed on them.
Inside the car, Gu Ye's knuckles were turning white from the force of his grip on the steering wheel. He had just been called back to the old house by Gu Hongyuan on another emergency call, and before he could even get out of the car, he saw a scene that was enough to freeze his blood.
Chu Yan...why is he here?
Is the person in his arms Gu Xu?
They...how could they?
Gu Ye's mind went blank, as if he had been hit hard by a heavy hammer. All his thoughts stopped instantly, leaving only the dazzlingly "harmonious" picture in front of him - Chu Yan gently hugged the unconscious Gu Xu, as if holding some precious treasure, and walked away from the Gu family step by step.
The world seemed to be covered by a thick layer of frosted glass. Gu Ye looked around blankly, as if he was trapped in a transparent yet solid cocoon.
[Host,] the system's voice sounded in Chu Yan's consciousness, with a hint of reminder, [Gu Ye just saw it. It's in the car over there.]
Chu Yan's footsteps paused imperceptibly, but he didn't turn back. He continued to look straight ahead, holding Gu Xu and walking steadily, as if he hadn't noticed anything.
[Yeah,] he responded faintly in his mind, [I know.]
After all, such a naked sight is like a physical needle pricking your back, it is hard not to notice.
[What should I do?] The system anxiously circled around in its consciousness. [This is great. How do I explain this to Gu Ye? Will his love-hate relationship affect the mission?]
Chu Yan's gaze swept across the pale sleeping face of Gu Xu in his arms, and seemed to feel the violent fluctuations of emotions coming from inside the car through the distant night.
He was silent for a few seconds, then gave a calm, even somewhat indifferent answer in his mind:
Let's take it one step at a time.
Now, the most important thing is this in my arms.
As for the rest...
Let’s talk about it after it happens.
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