Gu Li's eyes were bright and clear. "Not enough? Let me think about it." He said he was thinking but didn't hesitate for a moment. "If one isn't enough, how about two?" He handed over a little more chocolate. "Is that enough, Brother Xu?"
Jiang Xu opened his mouth to accept it, and the sweet scent spread again, as if the fragrance of flowers had just dissipated. However, someone directly brought another bouquet of flowers.
It perfectly continued that sweet aftertaste, making it even longer, more profound, and even more impossible to dispel.
Jiang Xu said, "You always pay off your loans early, but now that you've finished paying them off, this is a good opportunity to renew them."
Gu Li and Jiang Xu walked side by side toward the gym equipment. Gu Li picked up a small dumbbell and said, "How about we add a little more? Your words and actions are quite enticing, aren't they?"
Jiang Xu watched Gu Li's hand movements. "Hmm? Something on your mind again?"
Gu Li: "How about we talk about it after the competition? The winner can just ask for the prize."
Jiang Xu said, "I can't let you have this. If you don't tell me, I won't have a chance to hear your ambitions. Don't worry, even if you can't achieve them, I can achieve them for you."
Gu Li hesitated for a moment, "Sigh, little brother, why bother? I was thinking of bringing it up directly so you could accept it more easily, but since that's the case, I'll just say it directly." He put down the dumbbells, leaned back in his chair, and looked like a cheetah ready to pounce, "Princess carry."
Jiang Xu thought for a moment after hearing what Gu Li said. "Because it was mentioned when we were in the haunted house, so you're curious?" He could only think of this timeframe when considering recent events.
Gu Li shook her finger. "Not entirely. The haunted house reminded me of an earlier time when you helped me out. How about I find a chance to let you experience it too?"
As he was being loaded into the ambulance, Jiang Xu recalled Gu Li's state at the time. "Should I say you hold a grudge or not?" he asked, his tone slightly confused. "I didn't really want to experience it either."
Gu Li: "How could that be? Just wait and enjoy it."
Jiang Xu said, "I'm being modest, so you can enjoy it, little brother." He smiled at Gu Li after he finished speaking, his eyes revealing undisguised confidence.
Gu Li and the other person looked at each other. "We both think it's something to enjoy, right?" A hint of interest appeared in his eyes. "Then shouldn't this be a perk for the winner? How about the winner getting a princess carry?"
Jiang Xu: "That's true, it's a difficult decision."
Gu Li said, "But this is so fair and interesting. The winner gets a verbal reward, and the loser gets a behavioral punishment. It all depends on how we choose."
Is it long-term benefit or short-term profit?
Jiang Xu: "So it depends on the multiplier of the verbal reward?"
Gu Li nodded. "How much do you think is appropriate?"
Jiang Xu was thinking. Gu Liying's idea didn't seem ambitious, but the number she proposed was obviously too high. After considering it quickly, he decided, "How about the winner decides the number?"
Gu Li tilted her head. "I can't give it up even if I wanted to." After all, such a casual suggestion is quite appealing.
Jiang Xu then asked, "How about I let you negotiate the price if I win?"
Gu Li, "Are we discussing this so openly?"
Jiang Xu tilted his head to close the distance between them. "Yeah, how is it?" He looked directly into Gu Li's eyes and whispered in his ear, "Brother Li."
Gu Li thought that this chocolate was really worth eating. The sweetness spread around him, and he felt the chocolate melting again, soft and sweet.
The two got to know each other better and better; they could control each other, and they could also be controlled by each other.
Gu Li and Jiang Xu exchanged glances. "Since you've said that, then I think... it's not impossible," he agreed matter-of-factly, "but it's still up to each of us to rely on our own abilities." He tried to salvage the situation.
Jiang Xu: "Of course, I'll begin."
The gym was well-air-conditioned. The two joked around, but when they actually started working out, they didn't slack off, since they were genuinely there to exercise.
They moved from one project to another, always on the same wavelength, their breathing almost synchronized.
As the two walked side by side toward the next project, Gu Li looked at the person next to her and said, "Jiang Xu, haven't you gotten a little stronger?"
Jiang Xu raised his hand. "You're only just realizing? The ruler isn't working anymore."
Gu Li grasped Jiang Xu's wrist. "Of course, you need to measure it to know the truth."
They had just exercised, and their body temperatures were both quite high. Gu Li could not only feel Jiang Xu's body temperature from his wrist, but also his pulse.
With each powerful beat, Gu Li felt as if she could hear her own heartbeat, vibrating just as strongly. "Not bad, it seems my supervision of you has been very effective."
Jiang Xu, "You knew that already?"
Gu Li: "That's for sure, truly accurate."
Jiang Xu, "What is the dimension?"
Gu Li released his grip with an air of mystery, saying, "It's a secret that can't be revealed."
Jiang Xu's eyes held a hint of helplessness. "You've really figured out how to play this haunted house. You even remember the NPCs' lines perfectly."
Gu Li: "I told you before, I have a good memory."
Jiang Xu said, "Hmm, I remember now. You mentioned it when we first became deskmates. Did you remember all the names of the classmates?" He then asked, "What's the name of the boy who always sits in the first row and gets called on so often?"
Gu Li readily agreed, "I remember things quickly but forget them just as quickly. If I don't remember, asking again will give me a headache."
Jiang Xu: "I won't ask anymore. It's okay if you don't remember. Just control yourself and don't get a headache."
They practiced for a while, and their activity level was basically over. All that was left was the final bet.
Jiang Xu looked at it and pointed to the equipment used in the last competition, "How about we use that to finish this time?"
Gu Li looked over and said, "Great, it seems you're really good at that."
The two walked towards the project. "Hmm, do you regret choosing this last time?"
Gu Li immediately reached out and grabbed one of them, saying, "There's no way I can regret it, and it's true that I'm good at it."
Jiang Xu said, "Then I suggest you give way to me, because I want to gain something for nothing." As he spoke, his hands didn't loosen their grip at all. "What do you think?"
Gu Li pretended to pull three times but got a little tired, so he stopped decisively. "But I only let you have it because you said that, not because I can't beat you."
Jiang Xu nodded, smiling as he loosened his grip. This time, he still managed to pull one more person than Gu Li. "Yes, thank you, senior. I feel so cared for. The campus is so warm."
The two sat in chairs, trying to calm their rapid breathing, which gradually became more even.
Tension followed.
Gu Li looked down at the ground and wiggled her toes a couple of times. "Is it time to redeem the rewards?"
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