Chapter 8 Isn't this Xiao's little cousin?
Gu Yixiao was not driving to the company or the commercial district in the city center that he often visited.
But it is a remote place.
Xu Ruochu followed him in a taxi, circling several blocks until they arrived at a building covered in graffiti. Next to the door was a sign with the words "Boxing Gym" written in large letters.
Looking at the dilapidated and desolate environment here, she was filled with doubts.
Why would Gu Yixiao come to a place like this? It's not something someone of his status would do.
She was puzzled.
Gu Yixiao parked the car, got out of the driver's seat, and went straight into the boxing gym.
The people inside were gathered in twos and threes. When they saw Gu Yixiao come in, they greeted him warmly.
He looked like a regular.
Xu Ruochu didn't know what the scene was like in there, he just vaguely heard the shouts and screams from the boxing ring.
She quietly followed Gu Yixiao into the boxing gym and found that most of the people inside were gathered around a stage, watching a match.
The whole environment is dark, but it is not difficult to see that the layout and equipment inside are professional.
In the blink of an eye, Gu Yixiao was submerged in the crowd.
Xu Ruochu searched every corner but still didn't see anyone.
Just as I was lamenting how there were as many people and as noisy as in a vegetable market, I heard a voice exploding in my ears.
"Hey~ Isn't this Xiao's little cousin?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ruochu immediately turned his head to look, only to meet a pair of surprised eyes.
It’s Gu Yixiao’s good friend: Lu Beichen.
"Master Lu..." She greeted him a little awkwardly.
Knowing that he was also a chatterbox who loved to make fun of her, she felt even more embarrassed.
Lu Beichen raised his eyebrows, a glint of anticipation flashed in his eyes, and he smiled brightly: "Tsk tsk tsk, little cousin, I know without you saying it, you are here to look for Ah Xiao, right?"
Xu Ruochu was stunned and quickly denied it, "I, I didn't... I just passed by here and came in to take a look out of curiosity."
"Are you really just passing by?" Lu Beichen raised an eyebrow, a smile on his face, his eyes fixed on her. "But Xiao just went to the back, and then you came here. It's not hard to suspect that my little cousin is stalking you~?"
"No! I wasn't following him." She couldn't help but get nervous and argued frantically, her voice rising. "I, I was really just passing by!"
"Oh, hehe..." Lu Beichen smiled even brighter. "Don't panic. Ah Xiao should be practicing boxing in the locker room. He has an important match at noon. Since you're 'passing by', why not stop by and take a look? His fighting skills are amazing! You can also ask him to teach you some self-defense."
As he spoke, he pointed to a wooden door next to him.
"Oh, okay... I'll go find my cousin..." she said with some embarrassment.
Seeing this, Lu Beichen immediately added with a smile, "He's in the innermost dressing room. That's his exclusive space. You're welcome to come visit often."
Xu Ruochu glanced at the wooden door, thought about it, and finally nodded. He hurriedly said thank you and walked towards the wooden door.
If she came here and was seen by someone she knew, it would definitely reach Gu Yixiao's ears. That man would not believe that she was just passing by by chance. In that case, why not take the initiative to tell him that she was here to see him...
As soon as you pass through the wooden gate, you will see a row of small doors, at the end of which is an unusual big door.
It must be Gu Yixiao's room.
Gradually she quickened her pace and ran over.
Because he was running too fast, he accidentally bumped into a wall of flesh.
The wall of flesh was naked from the waist up.
She rubbed her nose and was about to ask who this person was without any clothes, but when she looked up, she saw a familiar face.
"Cousin..." she stammered.
Gu Yixiao paused for a moment, then quickly regained his composure and said coldly, "Why are you here?"
"I..." Xu Ruochu looked at him helplessly.
His attitude was so cold, so indifferent that she felt like she was swept by a cold wind.
But fortunately, he stood there and continued to wrap the unfinished bandage in his hand, as if he was quietly waiting for her to speak.
Is it an illusion?
He didn't leave as he did before when she didn't say anything.
Then, she quickly said, "Dad, let me ask you why you want to postpone the engagement party with the daughter of the Lin family?"
Gu Yixiao's expression didn't change much, but his eyes became deeper, like a deep ancient well.
He was silent for a few seconds before slowly uttering a few words: "I have my own right to choose, and you don't need to ask."
"But, the Lin family is also a well-known and prestigious family. If you suddenly do this, it will affect both families..."
Before she could finish her words, Gu Yixiao had already turned around and left.
Seeing his back, Xu Ruochu's heart sank in an instant.
She thought about it, and finally caught up with him: "Cousin, Dad is very worried about you. I wonder if something happened to you that made you change your mind!"
She ran up to him and blocked his way.
The corridor, which was not spacious to begin with, was now blocked by the figures of the two of them for most of the space.
"Can you please go back and explain the reason to them?" she advised.
At this time, several employees in uniform passed by.
Just when the other party was about to squeeze through, Gu Yixiao reached out and pulled Xu Ruochu into his arms, and then the two of them stood against the wall, leaving enough space for the employees.
He looked straight ahead, his eyes falling on each employee passing by.
This sudden action made Xu Ruochu stunned. She stared up at his profile blankly, feeling the crisp minty scent coming towards her, and her heartbeat became inexplicably nervous.
She had secretly watched Gu Yixiao wash his face, brush his teeth, walk, drive, meditate, or rest with his eyes closed before, but she had never been so close.
Especially now that he is shirtless, his chest and abdominal muscles are very obvious.
Is this something she can touch?
However, she quickly came to her senses and looked away.
"Cousin, you should go back and apologize to your family. Don't talk about postponing the engagement anymore... Don't make your family worry about you, okay?" Her voice became lower and lower, and finally almost inaudible.
Gu Yixiao didn't say anything, but his eyes became colder and colder, without a trace of emotion.
"Why are you apologizing?"
Suddenly, his deep, magnetic voice rang out from above her head, "Whether I'm engaged to the daughter of the Lin family or not is none of your business. Why do you care so much?"
Xu Ruochu: “…”
She bit her lip, not sure how to answer.
Of course she didn't want to get involved, but she had promised Mr. Gu that she had to help persuade him.
She had no choice but to take a deep breath and said patiently, "Brother, this is Dad and Grandma's concern for you. They are doing this for your own good. If you make a sudden decision like this, it will only lead the Gu family into an irretrievable situation."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yixiao's face became even gloomier.
He let go of her and snorted coldly, "I know my limits."
"I've already conveyed my words to Dad. Cousin, you should think about this carefully. After all, you are the eldest son and grandson of the Gu family. The interests and future development of the Gu family still depend on you."
Gu Yixiao: "Don't bother with that."
When Xu Ruchu saw his expression, he knew that it was useless to persuade him any further.
She could only sigh and turn away.
As soon as I turned around, he grabbed my wrist.
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