Chapter 23 The scheming young master plots in the middle of the night, the cunning fox launches a surprise attack at dawn! ...
The plum blossoms on the distant mountains are about to bloom, while the peach blossoms hanging from the branches in the courtyard have bloomed and faded, with pink and white petals fluttering down like a snowfall.
Perhaps due to the manor's temperature control system, flowers that should bloom in different seasons are blooming all at once on the same day.
Pei Qian sat with her chin resting on her hand in the glass room built by the Gu family at great expense, admiring the beautiful scenery. However, she was not at peace or happy. She never thought that a person could be so conflicted. Now, her long-term meal ticket, which she had worked so hard to get along with, had run away. What was she going to do?
"Sigh..." She sipped her tasteless black tea dejectedly, knowing it would be difficult to find something she liked in the future.
Pei Qian just couldn't understand it. Wasn't it Shen Rong'an who called her first? Didn't he kiss her on the lips? If he hadn't taken the initiative, would she, a model student and one of the top ten outstanding youths, have just pounced on him?
She rushed there with the intention of saving lives, okay? She was the victim, after all. Why did that old bastard Shen Rong'an just pack up and leave? Is this appropriate?
Yes, Shen Rong'an ran away. He was gone when I woke up. Pei Qing even kindly cleaned up for him and tidied up his pile of junk (stuffing it all into a cabinet)...
Seriously, isn't this person's physical condition a bit too good? Does she even know how much strength she has? She was in such a miserable state last night, yet she was still able to run away this morning. This is completely inconsistent with her previous persona as a weak omega who always had Pei Qing fix everything that broke!
In short, Pei Qian had been busy all night. She didn't know how long Shen Rong'an had been in abstinence to be able to act like she was in a climax, even though it wasn't her peak. Luckily, she was young and strong.
What was that old Earth language saying again: something like "widow"? Ugh, anyway, it means she's really clingy, she's only slept for less than two hours!
She also discovered that she was very familiar with certain indescribable aspects of Shen Rong'an.
But Pei Qing definitely hadn't seen him before. However, it's also possible that it was the result of her tireless efforts throughout the night. After all, sometimes talent is also a factor in this.
This reminded her of the humiliating experience she had during a physical examination at the welfare center's clinic years ago... cough cough, good girl A doesn't dwell on past glories.
I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore. That was one of the few things in Pei Qing's eighteen years that could make someone as shameless as her feel ashamed.
She knew so little back then, and now she feels ashamed. How could she have been so quick to react... Sigh, she still remembers that person's indescribable expression, and from then on, she would tease him every time she saw him.
This terrified the young and naive Pei Qing, who almost thought she had contracted premature ejaculation at such a young age and become a 'vulnerable' Alpha!
Although I later learned that it was perfectly normal to be subjected to that kind of sensory stimulation on the first time... I still feel ashamed when I think about it again.
Oh dear, she can never concentrate on anything. Her mind tends to wander off to completely unrelated things.
In conclusion, to put it simply, Shen Rong'an ran away, or rather, disappeared.
Pei Qing wasn't actually sure if it was directly related to what happened last night; perhaps someone else had an emergency.
He seemed to have taken nothing and was in a hurry. Pei Qian guessed that this person must have just woken up and left.
She arrived around midnight last night, and then the two of them started arguing for almost five or six hours. Shen Rong'an woke up in the last half hour.
Pei Qian knew this so clearly because she had been coaxing that person into saying some ridiculous things that made him blush, and that person had been very compliant.
Until the last half hour, no matter how much she coaxed him, he refused to speak. She knew that Shen Rong'an was starting to wake up, had his own consciousness, and couldn't say anything.
Pei Qing woke up around nine in the morning. Shen Rong'an was quite kind; before leaving, he remembered to slip a pillow into her arms. But a pillow isn't the same as a person; it's not as comfortable to hug as a person, so she woke up after only a short while.
By the way, Shen Rong'an seemed to bump into a table when he left, and it made a loud noise. She even remembered it in her dream; it must have been quite a hard bump.
Before leaving, Pei Qian took a special look and found that the table was indeed crooked. It was quite illogical that Shen Rong'an, who always kept his house tidy, hadn't straightened it.
This is why Pei Qian said he left in a hurry, which likely meant he had something urgent to attend to.
As for why he's considered stubborn, firstly, Shen Rong'an didn't tell her when he left, and secondly, he left her a crystal card before he left, but she hadn't had a chance to check how much money was in it.
Pei Qing wasn't stupid. Some of Shen Rong'an's tricks were too clumsy, as if he had learned them from some poorly made videos on Xingyin.
However, sometimes, just because you see something doesn't mean you have to say it. Besides, what if it's just your imagination? That would be so embarrassing!
Most importantly, Shen Rong'an is beautiful and a great cook. Having a little beauty like her acting in front of you every day isn't enough; she also cooks for you, and the food is delicious!
You only need to put on an act and go with the flow, so why not?
Pei Qian didn't care who Shen Rong'an was or what his purpose was in getting close to her. All she cared about was losing a delicious and free meal ticket. That was the most important thing.
Fortunately, she had more than one meal ticket.
When Pei Qing went downstairs this morning, she found that the driver who brought her here last night was still there. She asked him and found out that the housekeeper had asked him to pick her up.
Regardless, they are really considerate. Look, the old meal ticket is gone, and the new one has automatically appeared.
Pei Qing originally didn't plan to stay at the Gu family's house for long. The kitten was indeed very cute, but it was too lively, and she had to find a way to play with Gu Zichen.
Even though they say they don't want to bother your sister Pei, do you really mean you won't play with that young master?
Sigh, it's all about interpersonal relationships and social interactions; you have to be careful about them.
Pei Qing could only express her sadness and regret by stuffing ten plates of small cakes into Shen Rong'an's hands in anger upon his sudden departure...
"Two more plates of this flavor, please don't bring out the other one, it's a bit too greasy."
"The blueberry flavor is quite delicious," Pei Qing smacked her lips, then instructed the servant standing by to bring out the cake. She stretched leisurely on the recliner, enjoying the wonderful moment.
"Yes, Ms. Pei, please wait a moment." The well-trained attendant left.
"Sister Pei!" Gu Zichen tiptoed up behind her and skillfully jumped into her arms. Pei Qian pinched his cheeks and pulled them to both sides, hehe.
"Peng, don't do it, it's going to break... Waaah..." Gu Zichen looked up pitifully, drool almost dripping from his mouth.
"It won't break, Chenchen, don't worry," Pei Qing said happily, squeezing Gu Zichen's soft, chubby cheeks with adorable baby fat, indulging in his mischievousness. Gu Zichen's face was like a soft, fluffy cloud, so incredibly easy to pinch.
"Hey? Have you grown taller recently? You were only up to my chest a while ago, how come you're almost up to my shoulder now?" Pei Qian pulled the person out of his arms and compared their heights with a look of surprise.
"Really? Chenchen doesn't know either. If my sister says I'll grow taller, then I'll grow taller." Gu Zichen's eyes were full of dependence.
If we're talking about the happiest person about Pei Qing's stay, it has to be him. This morning, when he heard that she might be staying for a while longer, he was overjoyed, his ears and tail popping up repeatedly.
Through the butler's intermittent narration, Pei Qing finally understood the general mechanism of Gu Zichen's illness: it was actually a type of mental disorder, but it was more severe due to the combination of genetic diseases related to pheromone development, which caused him to be unable to control his beast form and mental body, and his mind was not very good.
This kid is a genius. He formed his own spiritual body, a little snow leopard, before he was even ten years old.
Even in the capital planet, where geniuses abound, he would rank among the top. He should have had a bright future and could even have been admitted to the Federation's top university through a special exception. Unfortunately, he contracted this disease, which destined him to be unable to attend school.
This school advocates elite education and is said to have the strong support of a marshal. Those who can get in are the most outstanding young geniuses, one in a million.
The graduates trained there either go on to become leading researchers in research institutes or enter the federal government as members of parliament or heads of institutions...
Unfortunately, his mental disorder prevented him from achieving anything, and coupled with an incurable genetic condition, it caused deficiencies in both his intelligence and physical health. The level and stability of one's mental power represent their future, but mental disorder cannot even be rated.
I wonder if Gu Zichen himself feels bad. Perhaps for him, living a carefree and happy life would be a blessing.
Pei Qing disliked being constrained and forced to learn boring things. She just wanted to live happily, save enough money to go where she wanted and eat what she wanted…
The afternoon passed by leisurely and carefree. Dinner was rather light today.
Pei Qing was a little tired of eating too many small cakes, so the housekeeper asked the kitchen to cook pumpkin and millet porridge, which was served with all kinds of pastries and delicate and refreshing side dishes, making for a large table full of delicious food.
The Gu family has a strong Eastern ancestry and prefers Eastern cuisine. Although they eat Western food, they eat it less often.
In this era of great integration, Eastern culture has spread widely, and its cuisine, clothing, language, and other customs have become very popular.
As a pure black-haired, black-eyed person of ancient Earth Eastern descent, Pei Qing may have the mark of liking Eastern cuisine etched into her genes.
After eating, the housekeeper, unwilling to let Gu Zichen stay at home all day, tried every means to get him to go out for a stroll.
Gu Zichen, on the other hand, grabbed Pei Qing's arm and shouted that he would go if Pei Qing went. Pei Qing had no choice but to resign herself to her fate and take on this arduous task.
Inside the Federal Capital Star, within the Federal Supreme Research Institute, in a Level 3 classified laboratory, the instruments operated continuously, and there were only two people in the vast laboratory.
"You won't live much longer."
"I know."
Why didn't you come back sooner?
Shen Tingchuan's protective suit was impeccable, and his voice remained cold as he methodically prepared reagents at the lab bench.
Shen Rong'an was somewhat surprised. He never expected to hear his cousin say something that could almost be described as caring.
Shen Tingchuan looked up, precisely catching the fleeting emotion in the eyes of the person lying on the bed. He raised an eyebrow and said, "You seem surprised. My body hasn't been replaced with an AI." He pointed to his head.
"That obvious?"
Shen Rong'an smiled weakly, his lips unusually pale; even this small gesture was now difficult for him. In just one day, his body had become terribly thin, to the point of being emaciated.
He rushed back to the capital planet, bypassing the higher-ups, and secretly entered the research institute to find his cousin, all in order to live a little longer and keep the deception a secret for a while longer.
"It seems I really am going to die..." he sighed, but not with sorrow, but even with a hint of pleasure.
"Why do you look so happy, even though you know those feelings aren't real? Each generation of their race regenerates and metabolizes; even if memories are passed down, that doesn't change the fact."
Shen Tingchuan couldn't understand how anyone could willingly choose death for a predetermined cause. He paused, trying to find some tactful explanation, but in the end, he could only dryly utter a few words, "She is not it."
Shen Rong lay quietly for a long time before speaking, "Tingchuan, you said a lot today, but you still don't understand."
"You in the future... never mind, cough cough..."
Sometimes not understanding is a good thing, so you don't suffer.
Shen Tingchuan silently fiddled with the equipment to stabilize his physical condition, without uttering a single word from beginning to end.
He thought that he didn't understand, but he understood even less about meaningless death.
“Consider your strength and stop talking. I can’t guarantee the success of this experiment; I can only try my best. The seed imprint in your body is deeply embedded, and the success rate of suppression is less than 23.61 percent,” he said, putting on gloves.
"...Cough, every extra day is good. Let's begin, I believe in you..."
Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and Ye Ling should have arrived by now. But when she checked her messages the night before last, she learned that this unlucky guy had bought the wrong ticket and was currently in some unknown corner, so he would have to arrive two more days later.
Pei Qian could only sigh, she had never seen such a fool. No wonder he was the young master of the capital star, never venturing out of his house. He probably always went out in a private car and on a private ship, and didn't even understand the simplest public transportation.
During this time, the two exchanged names, and Pei Qing was also forced to learn about Ye Ling's family situation. Not only was he rich, but he was extremely rich. His Ye family was the so-called richest family in the Pa Galaxy, with various industries spanning the entire interstellar space.
The Ye family's symbol is an intricately designed golden feather, which left the deepest impression on Pei Qing. Why?
Because their advertising and promotion are truly aggressive, ubiquitous, and pervasive. They can get involved in any field. You see it in the opening credits of a movie, you find it's made by them when you buy something, and you see it recommended by a celebrity blogger...
You can see this sign everywhere.
No wonder he's the richest man in the world; he's truly made the most of social media, taking it to the extreme.
After taking a shower, Pei Qian lay on the soft bed and browsed Xingyin for a while. She soon felt very sleepy and just put down the terminal to go to sleep when she heard a soft knock on the door.
She sighed, somewhat exasperated. What was going on? Couldn't we finish things before going to sleep? Why did we always have to wait until midnight? It was disturbing her rest.
Despite cursing in her heart, Pei Qing's body still honestly chose to get out of bed and open the door.
She opened the door and stared in confusion at the empty hallway, stroking her chin. "Where is everyone? Did I hear wrong? Did no one actually knock? Am I hearing things?"
Suddenly, her trouser leg was tugged, followed by a soft, tearful voice, "Sister Pei, sob sob—"
An unidentified object hugged her thigh. Pei Qing slowly looked down at the bath towel stained bright red. Her pupils dilated, and her expression gradually changed from speechless bewilderment to anxiety.
Gu Zichen somehow managed to cut a large gash on his leg, and it looked quite deep. Blood was gushing out uncontrollably, which was horrifying to see.
Seeing his increasingly pale face, she disregarded everything else, scooped up his frail body in her arms, and said urgently, "Where is your family's treatment pod? Don't sleep, wake up!"
If the young master of the Gu family dies at her doorstep in the middle of the night, everything will be over! Although she doesn't know why Gu Zichen didn't call the butler to come to her when he was injured, he can't die, otherwise the Gu family will definitely tear Pei Qing apart!
Following Gu Zichen's directions, Pei Qing strode into an inconspicuous room located in a corner.
"This is actually a medical room. I thought it was a storage room..." Pei Qing could see this room every time she went upstairs. She wondered why the Gu family would place the storage room in such an obvious place.
Fortunately, the Gu family had a medical ward; otherwise, such a large wound would not have been able to stop the bleeding with just bandaging. Even if it had been managed to stop, given Gu Zichen's constitution, he would very likely have died from excessive blood loss.
Pei Qing's hands were trembling as she picked up Gu Zichen and put him into the medical pod. She was grateful for the pod's user-friendly operation and the advanced technology; otherwise, she would have really died here today, accompanying the young master to his grave.
Seeing that the young master's condition was becoming more stable and his complexion was getting rosier, Pei Qian finally breathed a sigh of relief. She was already sleepy, but the sudden sight of blood had startled her awake. Now that her mind was relaxed, she couldn't stop yawning.
Pei Qing propped herself up in the chair with her hands, nodding her head like a chick pecking at rice. She almost fell asleep, until an hour later when the medical pod announced the end of treatment. She groggily woke up, opened the pod cover, and pulled Gu Zichen out.
"Alright, it's nothing. I'll go tell—hey!" Pei Qing had only said half a sentence when she suddenly threw herself into her arms, her soft, delicate arms encircling her neck, hot tears streaming down her face and into her clothes.
Gu Zichen was like a frightened kitten, lacking a sense of security, desperately craving his owner's care. He squirmed restlessly, his slightly cool and dry lips occasionally brushing against Pei Qing's face.
"Pei, Sister Pei, boohoo, I was so scared today! That thing, that piece of glass, suddenly fell down and almost hit me... I tried to pick it up, but I tripped and fell... boohoo..."
Pei Qian was so sleepy that she mechanically patted the back of the person in her arms, completely unaware of what the person was saying. However, she managed to understand the general situation from Gu Zichen's incessant chatter.
I just had to pick up those glass shards, and then I fell and cut my thigh. Yeah, that's how it is.
Gu Zichen's communication skills seem to be getting better and better. He's even stopped referring to himself as "Chenchen" and is now just saying "I." Has his intelligence improved? And that height...
Her nose twitched slightly, as if she caught a whiff of fresh, herbal fragrance. Was it white tea? Pei Qing opened her eyes and asked casually, "Hey? Chenchen, do you smell anything strange?"
Gu Zichen's body stiffened for a moment, but he quickly covered it up. "No, I didn't smell anything. Maybe it's some kind of fragrance... Is it smelling bad?" He tried his best to keep his tone normal, but he couldn't help but reveal a hint of cautious probing.
“Hmm—actually…” Pei Qing’s lips curled up, a sly glint in her eyes. She deliberately kept him in suspense and didn’t answer immediately. Seeing that Gu Zichen’s expression was turning sour, she shook her head and replied, “Actually, I think this smells quite nice.”
Gu Zichen visibly breathed a sigh of relief, then looked pitifully at Pei Qing, "Sister Pei, my legs still hurt a little. Can you take me back? I can't walk." As she spoke, she squeezed out two tears.
Pei Qing licked her teeth and gave a reluctant smile. "Okay,"
As she carried Gu Zichen toward his room, she thought to herself that she would make an excuse to leave when Ye Ling arrived. This young master was really a bit annoying.
After entering the room, Pei Qian placed the person on the bed and turned to leave when her right hand was grabbed. "What's wrong?"
Gu Zichen, his face barely visible beneath the covers, said, "Sister Pei, I still feel a bit unwell, and I'd like to take a shower, is that okay...?"
Pei Qing seemed to have had all her energy drained away, and sat down on the edge of the bed like a walking corpse, speaking in a very formulaic tone, "The wounds after treatment cannot get wet immediately."
"Then, why don't we just find something to wrap it up? I have something waterproof."
Well, he's going to have to take a shower today no matter what. He can't shower by himself, so I'll definitely have to help him. Pei Qing decided to find another excuse, "Um, AOs shouldn't touch each other."
"But I haven't differentiated yet, Sister Pei."
Bullshit, the smell of white tea on you is so strong it's practically overflowing, and you're still lying.
It seems I won't be able to sleep today if I don't help this person take a bath. Pei Qing decided to compromise, "Alright, alright, you stay here, I'll go tidy up first."
She remembered Gu Zichen saying that he had broken something and that she needed to go check it out.
Pei Qian picked up the trash can leaning against the corner and cleaned up all the debris on the bathroom floor. After filling the bathtub with water, she got up and went back to the bedroom.
The person who should have been lying down properly was now awkwardly bent over, her two slender white legs bent, as she diligently applied something. Pei Qing walked over and saw, "Waterproof quick-drying gel..."
Seeing the woman approach, Gu Zichen's face flushed slightly, but he didn't pull his leg back. He bit his lip, handed the gel in his hand to Pei Qing, and stammered, "Sister Pei, could you help me apply this? There are some places I can't reach, and this needs to be applied evenly..."
What kind of trouble are they up to now? What's the point of having such long arms? Pei Qing glanced at it and picked up the gel. Whatever, the sooner it's over, the sooner she can rest; she's so sleepy.
The gel was a little cool, but Pei Qing's palms were very warm. The transparent gel soon turned into liquid and flowed all over her fair, jade-like skin.
Gu Zichen's face didn't look thin, but his body was surprisingly slender, with an incredibly thin waist and a flat stomach without an ounce of fat, and of course, no muscle either. Given how little he ate each day, like cat food, the fact that he wasn't skinny was entirely due to his exceptional natural talent.
However, there was still some soft flesh at the base of his thighs, and a small mound connecting to his slender waist, forming a soft and rounded arc that looked quite nice to the touch.
Pei Qing mechanically applied the ointment, appearing outwardly like a ruthless master of oiling, but inwardly constantly complaining.
"alright."
After the gel dries quickly, it forms a nano-waterproof film that is very tough and thin, and can completely block the contact of water molecules.
Gu Zichen sat up, his cheeks flushed, a blush that didn't fade even after he got into the bathtub.
"Are you alright? Why is your face so red? Is your wound hurting again?" Pei Qing tested the water temperature and put the person in.
"No, ah, it is a little..." Gu Zichen pursed his lips, his eyes darting away, not daring to look at Pei Qing, but he couldn't help but describe her eyebrows and eyes in his mind again and again. How could she be so reliable and considerate... Sister Pei really cares about me.
The thought that Sister Pei would one day leave him would cause his heart to clench with pain, and all the organs in his body would feel a sharp, unbearable agony.
Absolutely not, absolutely not, such a thing must not be allowed to happen. Gu Zichen's wrist veins rippled, his eyes darting around, revealing a cold glint.
That person, once he comes, will never leave, nor will he ever see Sister Pei again. Sister Pei can only be his!
"Are you done washing?" Pei Qing leaned against the wall, almost falling asleep again.
"Mmm." Gu Zichen smiled sweetly.
After closing the door, walking into the hallway, and returning to her room, Pei Qing breathed a long sigh of relief. Finally, finally, she could get a good night's sleep!
She jumped onto her big bed, almost bursting into tears of joy. Her warm little home, she was finally back!
Pei Qian curled herself up in the blanket, enjoying the familiar, soft, and comforting feeling of being enveloped, and then fell into a deep sleep.
She slept well for the first half, but in the second half, she seemed to suddenly fall into some kind of damp, hot, sticky feeling, and some small metallic thing kept bumping into her... which hurt a little.
Her brows furrowed, her hand unconsciously groping under the covers, when she suddenly touched something dry and smooth like silk, delicate skin, and a high, straight nose...
It feels like...it feels like a human head!
Pei Qian woke up with a start, wondering if she had had some kind of nightmare that was too real. She stared groggily at the bulging blanket. Although she had a bad sleeping posture, she shouldn't have been able to curl up like that, right?
She suddenly threw off the covers, and there was a dark, lumpy thing curled up at her feet. And what was that damp, chilly feeling somewhere? Where were her pajamas?!
Half a minute later, Pei Qing grabbed the seemingly calm, shameless, and brazen red-haired man in her hand, her expression sinister, and said, "What exactly do you want, you bastard?"
"Oh dear, I just came here to play with you, why are you so angry... You hurt me."
Yudu deftly broke free and scrambled to the side, the wetness at the corner of his mouth standing out starkly in the dimly lit room.
Before Pei Qing could even retaliate, her eyes were involuntarily drawn to a certain fluffy object swaying back and forth. She grabbed it, her voice full of interest, "What's this?"
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