plan
The next day, just as Zhou Lexing had expected, the so-called Father Gu still hadn't appeared by the afternoon.
But according to the image of the father depicted by Gu Jiansheng, it seems normal to cancel at the last minute.
In addition, Gu Jiansheng was not familiar with Guangzhou, but he said he rarely went out, which seemed to be fine.
If it weren't for the drastic changes to the master bedroom, Zhou Lexing would never have given it much thought.
Who exactly is Gu Jiansheng, the person he is interested in? And why is Jiansheng hiding something from him?
Zhou Lexing propped his head up and looked at the person across the table in the tea restaurant, realizing for the first time that Gu Jiansheng had grown up.
This kind of 'growing up' does not refer to the increase and change in age and appearance, but rather to the transformation of personality.
In the past, Gu Jiansheng was introverted and reserved. He was not used to environments with too many people and even resisted contact with others. It was as if it was a part of his instincts. But now, Gu Jiansheng was in a noisy tea restaurant, but he was not at all restrained or uncomfortable. He seemed to notice his gaze, looked up at him, and then gave him a smile that could be described as dazzling.
"cough."
Zhou Lexing lowered his head, quickly ate another bite of food, turned his gaze to the window, and then his thoughts drifted away, but his gaze unconsciously returned to Gu Jiansheng.
In truth, the initial awkwardness between the two had long since vanished, and what Jian Sheng said about the other rooms yesterday was definitely mostly fabricated.
The house had probably been unoccupied for a long time, so no one would criticize Gu Jian for disturbing things in the other rooms. Moreover, he had at least two helpers nearby who could be ordered around by phone at will. This allowed him to decorate the huge villa in the short time the two of them were out. Apart from the hall and study, the whole place was filled with signs of life and all kinds of necessities.
The cost and efficiency of this arrangement were truly astounding to Zhou Lexing.
Zhou Lexing thought that even if he asked Zhou Bobo and Li Dagang to do this job, they probably wouldn't be able to do it properly.
Jian Sheng didn't want him to go to the Gu family, so he took him to a fake Gu family to satisfy his curiosity without alienating him. That makes sense. But why did Jian Sheng lie to him about something as trivial as not having a room available?
Did Jian Sheng just want to sleep in the same room with him?
Hmm... that house looks like no one has ever lived there, so it's normal for Jane to be afraid to sleep alone.
As a good friend, it's only right that he take care of Jian Sheng, and besides, it's not bad that he sleeps with Jian Sheng...
As Zhou Lexing thought of this, the words Zhou Lixing had asked through gritted teeth suddenly flashed through his mind.
'Do you have feelings for Jian Sheng?'
Clang.
Zhou Lexing dropped the soup spoon he was holding, and it crashed onto the bowl and plate with a loud noise.
Gu Jiansheng blinked, and seeing Zhou Lexing's expression change drastically, his smile also faded: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Zhou Lexing: "...No, I'm a little sleepy."
Zhou Lexing's expression didn't seem like he was sleepy; it was more like he had unearthed a secret hidden deep at the bottom of the world, and was so shocked by the complexity of the secret that he couldn't digest it.
Gu Jiansheng frowned, then quickly relaxed.
He smiled and put down his cup.
The two walked back together towards the setting sun. Both were tall and handsome, attracting many glances along the way. However, each had something on their mind, and they returned to the small villa in silence.
The small villa was still not very lively, but Zhou Lexing immediately noticed that the living room was much cleaner and tidier, and there was a bottle of fresh flowers on the coffee table.
"My dad probably hired someone to help clean up," Gu Jiansheng said calmly.
Zhou Lexing: "...Hmm." So that's why you suggested that Gu's father might come? Just so you could have someone come and clean the house?
Zhou Lexing didn't know how to evaluate him for a moment, and even felt that Gu Jiansheng, who went around in circles to achieve his goal, was kind of...adorable.
"I'll make a phone call, why don't you go take a shower first?" Gu Jiansheng blinked, his eyes revealing an unknowing expectation.
Zhou Lexing: "...Okay."
He didn't linger and stepped inside, lest he couldn't suppress the corner of his mouth and be discovered by Gu Jiansheng.
This behavior, which is clearly an attempt to cause trouble behind his back, looks...
Zhou Lexing realized that his chest was almost overflowing with affection, so he paused for a moment, but then forced himself to remain calm and continued upstairs.
cough.
It's perfectly normal for good buddies to sleep together. Even though his family has a custom-made bunk bed, doesn't Shusheng often climb into his bed and sleep with him?
He probably treats Jian Sheng like a younger brother to Shu Sheng. Doesn't he often think Shu Sheng is cute?
Yes, that must be it.
These are all normal emotions.
The sound of running water was loud in the bathroom.
He just didn't know how to avoid suspicion when he first met Jian Sheng, and later he got used to being close to Jian Sheng, forgetting that his sexual orientation might be a problem for Jian Sheng. However, Jian Sheng probably only sees him as a reliable older brother.
Zhou Lexing wiped his face, looked at the fogged mirror, and tried to force a smile, but couldn't manage a natural one.
The person in the mirror forced a smile, which gradually faded, revealing a cold and pained expression beneath.
ah--!
Zhou Lexing grabbed his dripping hair and bowed his head in anguish.
It's not a big deal that he's gay, but if Jian Sheng didn't need to take this path in the first place, but ended up on the plot because of his supposedly close actions, then he's truly guilty!
ah--!
The silent struggle and howling did not reach the ears of the other party. Gu Jiansheng listened to the words on the other end of the phone and showed a sincere smile.
"No need to stop him. Let him know where I am."
"Yes, the other person he's looking for is also with me. That's enough."
"You don't need to come over anymore. Just keep an eye on He Huaizhi until I contact you."
The call ended.
The entire villa returned to silence, but Gu Jiansheng knew that there was now someone in the house, someone he had been longing for, and that this person could return to his side as he closed the net.
Zhou Lexing's high tolerance for sexual orientation relieved Gu Jiansheng, but it would probably require some external help to make Zhou Lexing realize his difference.
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Zhoujia Village.
He Huaizhi frowned: "Really?"
The phoenix-eyed man nodded firmly: "If Brother He is worried, I'll go and take a look myself?"
He Huaizhi: "That won't be necessary. By the time you get there, they'll have already run off to somewhere else."
Gu Jiansheng's sudden persuasion of Zhou Lexing to leave Zhoujia Village did indeed disrupt He Huaizhi's plans once again. However, no matter how Gu Jiansheng tried to escape or scheme, he could not escape He Huaizhi's grasp. In just two days, his men had already found Gu Jiansheng's whereabouts.
But what were they doing in Guangzhou?
He Huaizhi's expression was gloomy, but he didn't dwell on the issue for too long: "Proceed as planned."
Danfeng watched his expression change, and the jealousy and hatred in her heart grew uncontrollably. In the end, she just nodded vigorously and went to find others to assign tasks.
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Zhou Lexing stayed with Gu Jiansheng in the small villa for three days.
During these three days, the two of them did nothing special. They simply went out to find food, watch a movie, and go shopping. Time seemed to be moved by an invisible hand, and this gentle and tender time passed in the blink of an eye.
Zhou Lexing only realized it was the seventh day of the lunar month when he saw the calendar being turned over.
"Is it a seven-day feast today?" Zhou Lexing pondered, then lowered his head to let Gu Jiansheng put a scarf on him.
Actually, the weather wasn't very cold today, but yesterday Gu Jiansheng saw scarves on sale and liked the pattern, so he bought one for each of them.
Zhou Lexing watched as Gu Jiansheng's fingers moved, and he tied a loose knot that looked quite decent.
"What is Seven-Day Soup?" Gu Jiansheng asked softly, glancing at Zhou Lexing wearing a scarf, then looking down at the scarf hanging down his chest, looking quite pleased with himself.
"Just seven kinds of vegetables, for peace of mind." Zhou Lexing thought for a moment, "I'll buy some vegetables at noon and cook them."
Gu Jiansheng naturally did not object.
The two went out together, and Gu Jiansheng naturally reached out to take Zhou Lexing's hand, which was hanging by his side.
Zhou Lexing turned to look at him, but his expression didn't change much.
Um……
Zhou Lexing pulled his gaze back, but couldn't help but let a subtle smile curl up at the corner of his mouth.
never mind.
He was never one to overthink things; acting on his thoughts had always been his life motto. Since he couldn't change Jian Sheng or himself, he figured he might as well take this path. There had to be someone to accompany Jian Sheng so that the journey wouldn't be too difficult.
The market recovered by the third day of the Lunar New Year, and Zhou Lexing, familiar with the area, helped Gu Jiansheng buy groceries.
He's in a good mood today.
Good-looking people are already eye-catching, and when they have a smile on their face, they attract even more stall owners to take the initiative to talk to them. Zhou Lexing seems to be very used to this situation and can chime in on anyone's words.
"Is this your brother?" The old woman, speaking with a strong local accent, smiled and accepted the money.
Zhou Lexing looked at the person next to him and saw that his light-colored eyes were looking at him intently, and he didn't know how long he had been looking at him.
Zhou Lexing laughed: "No."
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The letter arrived in the evening.
Gu Jiansheng's brow twitched when he heard the noise at the door.
He glanced at Zhou Lexing, who was busy in the kitchen, and then went over to open the door.
The man was alert; he disappeared in no time.
The letter lay there all alone on the ground, like a pale joke.
Without hesitation, Gu Jiansheng picked it up, opened it, skimmed through it, then put it back, took it into the house, and his expression remained unchanged.
"Is someone knocking on the door?"
Zhou Lexing poked his head out and asked.
Gu Jiansheng: "I opened the door and looked, but no one was there."
Zhou Lexing was completely confused, but knowing that Gu Jiansheng was timid, he still coaxed him, "Maybe it's just a child making a fuss. Wash your hands and eat."
Gu Jiansheng nodded: "I'll go to the restroom first."
The letter swayed in Gu Jiansheng's hand as he slowly went upstairs.
Zhou Lexing looked back again, but no one was there.
Zhou Lexing: "?"
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