Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Holding His Lips
With his face torn off, Liang Yejing clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hands, his eyes burning with fury. He stared straight at Gu Yun'an, his voice carrying a clear warning.
"Aren't you afraid I'll report you to the authorities for doing this?"
At this moment, he was filled with resentment and anger, and tried to use such a threat to fight for a shred of dignity.
However, his warning was like the struggle of an ant in Gu Yun'an's eyes, completely insignificant.
Gu Yun'an's eyes overflowed with undisguised contempt, and a mocking smile curled at the corner of his lips as he scoffed, "Fine, then I'll be waiting."
Seeing his reaction, Liang Yejing felt a chill run down his spine. Having reached the level of an academic official, he understood the intricacies of officialdom better than anyone else.
Everyone says that under the emperor's nose, who dares to disrespect him? But this is the capital city, where even a slight increase in power can easily crush someone.
Thinking of this, he took a deep breath. Although he was unwilling, the thought that his younger brother's future should not be ruined because of him was like a bucket of cold water being poured over his head, instantly extinguishing the anger in his heart.
At this moment, Liang Yejing's face turned ashen, and the light in his eyes gradually dimmed.
Despite feeling deeply humiliated, he had to force a respectful expression and said in a low voice, "I spoke recklessly just now, and I will definitely not see Miss Ruan again."
As he said this, a hint of melancholy flashed in his eyes, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, fleeting in an instant, but he quickly concealed it.
Only after Gu Yun'an swaggered away did Liang Yejing finally manage a bitter laugh. He lowered his head, shook it self-deprecatingly, and felt a deep sense of self-blame for his own incompetence and powerlessness in the face of authority.
As darkness fell, for as long as Ruan Xingzhu stood at the bridgehead, Liang Yejing silently remained in a corner not far away.
Looking at Ruan Xingzhu's lonely figure, he felt a mix of emotions: guilt, helplessness, and resentment towards his fate.
Ruan Xingzhu returned to the Gu residence dejectedly, her steps heavy, as if each step carried a heart full of grievances. From childhood to adulthood, she had never suffered such injustice.
If Liang Yejing had someone she liked, she could have been honest with him. Why give herself hope only to cruelly humiliate herself in return? Her eyes were slightly red, filled with disappointment and confusion, and she looked listless.
When Gu Yun'an returned, he saw her looking so lost and dejected.
He scoffed inwardly, but feigned ignorance and asked with feigned concern, "Xingzhu, what's wrong? Why are you so gloomy? Did someone bully you?"
As he spoke, he feigned anger and raised his voice, saying, "Tell Fourth Brother I'll go teach him a lesson..."
Before he could finish speaking, a figure carrying a faint fragrance rushed over. Ruan Xingzhu buried her face in his chest. She had been trying to process her grievances, but hearing Gu Yun'an's concerned words, the grievances in her heart burst forth like a flood, and she could no longer hold them back.
Her nose tingled, and tears welled up in her eyes. She couldn't help but throw herself into his arms and sob loudly.
Tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down like broken beads, quickly soaking the front of Gu Yun'an's clothes. Her small body trembled slightly, and she let out suppressed sobs, which were heartbreaking to hear.
Gu Yun'an was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting to make someone cry. A hint of panic flashed in his eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
Looking at the delicate yet sobbing body in his arms, he couldn't help but purse his lips, a hint of heartache in his eyes.
Then, he slowly stretched out his arms and gently hugged her back, holding her tightly in his arms with tender movements, as if to shield her from all the storms of the world.
His long, slender fingers gently stroked her head, whispering words of comfort.
After crying for a while, Ruan Xingzhu gradually lifted her head from Gu Yun'an's arms. Because she had been huddled in his arms, her little face looked rosy, both pitiful and charming, like a ripe peach that made one want to take a bite, which aroused a sense of pity in Gu Yun'an.
"Aren't you crying anymore?" Gu Yun'an lowered his head slightly, looked at her gently, and asked in a low voice, his voice full of doting affection.
Ruan Xingzhu gently shook her head and said through sobs, "I felt much better after crying for a while."
After saying that, she briefly told Gu Yun'an about Liang Yejing's matter, her words still carrying a hint of grievance and confusion.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yun'an was secretly delighted, but on the surface he remained serious and asked calmly, "Will you still trust those men from outside the family in the future?"
"No, I only trust Fourth Brother," Ruan Xingzhu said sweetly, her voice soft and gentle, carrying a deep dependence on Gu Yun'an.
After crying for a while and talking for a long time, Ruan Xingzhu felt thirsty. She picked up the glass full of liquid on the table and drank it down without even looking at it.
But as the liquid went down her throat, she suddenly realized that it wasn't water; a spicy taste spread in her mouth.
Gu Yun'an watched her finish the drink quickly, but it was too late to stop her.
Seeing her looking at him with a blank expression, he quickly explained, "That's wine."
This wine has a sweet taste, but its alcohol content is not low. In particular, Ruan Xingzhu has never drunk alcohol before, so she might find it too strong.
Before he could even have someone bring her some hangover soup, Ruan Xingzhu softly leaned back into his arms, clinging to him like a lazy kitten, and muttered, "Fourth Brother, I don't want to talk to any men anymore."
Hearing her voice tinged with drunkenness, Gu Yun'an couldn't help but chuckle softly, deliberately teasing her, "You won't even tell me?"
"I'll tell Fourth Brother." Ruan Xingzhu spoke with absolute certainty, but at this moment her vision was becoming increasingly blurry, and her eyes were beginning to glaze over.
She slightly opened her mouth and murmured, "Fourth brother, I... feel so dizzy."
Gu Yun'an had just heard her words when he saw Ruan Xingzhu slowly close her eyes and fall asleep. Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, a hint of doting flashed in Gu Yun'an's eyes. He gently picked her up and carefully placed her on his bed with steady steps.
Perhaps it was the effect of the alcohol, but her face was flushed with a blush like the sunset. Her already rosy lips looked even more luscious and tempting, like a ripe cherry, exuding an alluring aroma.
Seeing her like this, Gu Yun'an felt his mouth suddenly become extremely dry, as if it were being burned by fire.
He was getting up to go outside for some fresh air to relieve the inexplicable heat when he felt a weak little hand tugging at his sleeve. Gu Yun'an turned around and saw Ruan Xingzhu's small mouth opening and closing slightly, uttering a few words intermittently: "Fourth...brother."
Upon hearing this call, a hidden chord in Gu Yun'an's heart seemed to be gently plucked by an invisible hand. He blinked rapidly, trying to stay clear-headed and not let this sudden surge of emotion disturb his peace of mind.
But Ruan Xingzhu seemed completely unaware of how alluring she was at that moment. She tightly gripped Gu Yun'an's sleeve and, following the pull, sat back down.
Gu Yun'an looked at her with her eyes closed. Her lips were so red they looked like they could bleed, and they shone with a captivating luster in the candlelight.
Perhaps because of the heat, she kept her small mouth slightly open, and one could see the tip of her pink tongue at a glance. This scene made Gu Yun'an recall that fleeting taste from long ago.
His gaze was fixed on those pink lips, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily. A wave of thirst washed over him, as if he had been wandering in the desert for a long time and desperately needed to find water.
His head involuntarily lowered further, slowly moving towards her red lips. As he got closer, he inhaled the scent of alcohol emanating from her breath, a fragrance that seemed to possess a magical power, making him increasingly unable to control himself.
His mouth was terribly dry, and a voice inside him seemed to urge him on, desperately wanting to eat something to quench his thirst. Driven by intense desire, he lowered his head further, pressing it directly towards her lips.
Just as Gu Yun'an's lips were about to touch hers, he suddenly stopped. A struggle flashed in his eyes, reason and desire fiercely battling within him.
But in just a moment, desire, like a wild horse unleashed, instantly broke through the defenses of reason. He then took her delicate lips into his mouth and, like a hungry wolf pouncing on its prey, repeatedly ravaged them.
After a while, Gu Yun'an seemed unsatisfied with just a touch of lips. He extended his nimble tongue, gently probing into her small mouth, accurately capturing the tip of her tongue.
At this moment, it was as if he had finally found water in the desert, greedily taking it again and again, wanting to possess all of her essence.
Just then, Gu Yun'an suddenly felt a soft touch under his hand. He then realized that Ruan Xingzhu's collar had been slightly disheveled, and his hand was now resting on her soft area.
Feeling this unusual touch, Gu Yun'an felt a tightening in his lower abdomen, and an uncontrollable urge surged into his heart. His movements were no longer gentle, but became somewhat rough, as if he wanted to meld her into his bones and completely possess her.
However, just as he was about to lose control and desperately want to possess her, a delicate voice struggled to escape from his lips: "Fourth...brother..."
Gu Yun'an was startled and looked up to see Ruan Xingzhu with her eyes half-closed, looking at him in a daze.
At that moment, he felt his mind go blank, as if a thunderclap had gone off. His pupils contracted sharply, and his hands froze instantly, as if time itself had stood still. He seemed to have forgotten what he was about to do.
At this moment, his lips were still kissing hers. Ruan Xingzhu's eyes were half-closed, and she looked at him in a daze. It was unclear whether she was awake or not. She just looked at him quietly, without making a sound or moving.
In a daze, Gu Yun'an felt something being held under his lips. He subconsciously looked down and suddenly realized that Ruan Xingzhu was holding his lips in her mouth and gently sucking on them.
This sudden action was like a fire, instantly igniting the long-suppressed flame in Gu Yun'an's heart.
He gazed intently at her half-closed eyes, as if bewitched, and responded to her kiss with gentle, loving touches. From a distance, it appeared as if they were passionately kissing, a union of mutual desire.
Before anyone knew it, Ruan Xingzhu slowly closed her eyes again. When Gu Yun'an finally pulled away from Ruan Xingzhu's lips, her lips were even redder than before, glistening with tiny water droplets under the moonlight, looking incredibly alluring, as if silently recounting the ambiguity of their earlier encounter.
Gu Yun'an straightened up, only then realizing, as if waking from a dream, that Ruan Xingzhu's clothes were in complete disarray. A hint of guilt flashed in his eyes, but more than that, he couldn't hide his satisfaction.
He carefully pulled her clothes together and straightened them. Only after doing all this did he leave the room.
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