Bai Qianmo took a hot shower, changed into some loose casual clothes, rolled up her sleeves and trouser legs, making her look even thinner.
Looking at herself in front of the washbasin, the girl in the mirror had bright eyes and white teeth, and skin as smooth as jade. Her slightly damp long hair was casually tied up with a gray towel, which made her small, oval face look even more delicate.
When she woke up, she had gone from sixteen to twenty years old. In five years, her appearance hadn't changed much, except that her body was a bit fuller than before.
However, she is still on the thin side.
Turning her gaze away, Bai Qianmo tore off a dry towel, wiped herself casually a few times, and then walked out of the bathroom.
Upon entering the bedroom, Gu Jueye was nowhere to be seen.
Just as Bai Qianmo was about to go out to look for someone, the door was pushed open.
Gu Jueye's upright figure appeared at the door, and their eyes met.
His deep gaze first fell on Bai Qianmo's eyes, then his gaze moved downwards, sweeping over her loose casual clothes with utter indifference.
Although the girl was tall, the clothes he wore completely concealed her shapely figure, making it impossible to see any curves at all.
The man's brow furrowed slightly as his gaze swept over Bai Qianmo's damp hair.
"Although it's springtime now, you've just recovered from a serious illness, so be sure to dry your hair promptly after taking a bath."
Although a hint of reproach was visible in his deep eyes, his voice was extremely gentle and warm.
As he spoke, Gu Jueye's men went to the bathroom, and a moment later, they returned to the bedroom.
He was holding a hair dryer in his hand.
Seeing that the man was very familiar with the objects around him, Bai Qianmo's doubts gradually faded.
Perhaps, Fifth Brother really is Gu Jueye.
She's overthinking things.
Moreover, whether it's Fifth Brother or Gu Jueye, as long as she's convinced it's the man in front of her, she doesn't care at all about his identity.
"Fifth Brother, where did you go just now?"
"Grandpa's old ailment flared up again, so I went to check on him."
"What illness does Grandpa Gu have?"
"Rheumatism, an old ailment he developed while serving in the army when he was young. He has been cared for by a family doctor for many years and has improved. However, this time, the old man was imprisoned in the basement by Gu Tingjun and exposed to some dampness, which caused it to relapse."
"You should have asked me to come with you."
Grandpa Gu is Fifth Brother's grandfather, so he is naturally a respected elder. Since the old man is not feeling well, she is staying in the old house, and it is only right that we should visit him.
Gu Jueye chuckled as he guessed what the girl was thinking.
“I told the old man that you had just recovered from a serious illness and had been quite tired today, so you have already gone to bed. It will be fine to go over tomorrow morning.”
Bai Qianmo nodded and didn't say anything more.
"By the way, Fifth Brother, why did you send me to study at JQ in the first place? Was it because you were there?"
Bai Qianmo could never understand why she had to go to university.
She only had memories before she was 16. She clearly remembered that her fifth brother wanted her to study at JQ University. However, under her fifth brother's supervision, she had already mastered law, philosophy, economics, and history. In addition, Lisa was always around her fifth brother, so she did not want to study at JQ.
She had argued with her fifth brother many times because of this.
If Gu Jueye and Fifth Brother are the same person, then Fifth Brother was also having an affair while she was having an affair.
What memories did she lose in those five years?
Bai Qianmo had a hunch that the five years of lost memories might be the key to unraveling all the mysteries.
Gu Jueye pulled Bai Qianmo to sit sideways on the edge of the bed, while he stood behind her.
Plug in the power and press the switch on the hair dryer.
The buzzing sound naturally silenced the two of them.
Bai Qianmo could tell that Fifth Brother was unwilling to talk much about their romantic relationship.
But she is also a very curious person, so it seems that she will have to find time to investigate JQ's affairs herself over the years.
He dried her hair. The man used his long, slender fingers to carefully and gently smooth it, appearing extremely cautious, as if afraid of hurting the girl.
As he combed her hair and inhaled the faint fragrance emanating from it, the man's long-calm heart was suddenly stirred.
When he came to his senses, his hand had already picked up a strand of the girl's hair and gently touched the tip of her nose.
Seeing that the man behind her hadn't spoken, Bai Qianmo opened her eyes and turned to look at him.
"Fifth Brother..."
Their eyes met, and Bai Qianmo's clear eyes suddenly widened in surprise.
Although she was only a person with the memories of a 16-year-old at this time, she could still detect something unusual from the captivating glint in the man's eyes.
Her heart suddenly raced, and she instinctively licked her lips.
Realizing it too late, he scratched his head in frustration.
With my behavior, isn't it obvious that I'm doing something wrong?
Seeing the girl lightly lick her lips, his gaze deepened.
Sometimes, the most deadly temptations are the unconscious ones.
The little girl's seemingly casual lip-licking gesture was incredibly alluring.
Like bright red cherries hanging on the treetops, seemingly within easy reach.
A dryness gripped his throat, and Gu Jueye blinked, quickly averting his gaze.
"It's getting late, you should get some rest."
As soon as he finished speaking, he unplugged the hairdryer and turned to walk towards the bathroom.
Bai Qianmo was stunned for a moment, and then the man came out of the bathroom again.
He glanced at her lightly, and a hint of panic flashed in the eyes of this usually mature and profound man.
Fifth Brother, where are you going?
Bai Qianmo finally came to her senses as Gu Jueye walked towards the door.
Is he leaving?
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