Chapter 61 Xingzhu, shall I feed you?
He let Ruan Xingzhu's small hand gently cover his eyes. Gu Yun'an's lips curled up slightly, and he asked knowingly, "What are you not allowed to look at?"
The warm breath seemed to pat her hands. Ruan Xingzhu looked at the red stain on the bed, and her face instantly burned like the summer heat. Her eyes darted around in a panic, and she stammered for a long time, but it was as if all her ability to speak had been taken away, and she couldn't say anything coherent.
Her hands unconsciously clutched the hem of her dress, twisting and turning it as if the hem could help her escape her current predicament. Just as she was racking her brains for a reply, suddenly, a force gripped her waist.
She gasped in surprise, and before she could react, she spun around and was pinned down on Gu Yun'an's lap.
She instinctively tried to get up, bracing herself against Gu Yun'an's shoulders with both hands, but Gu Yun'an's arms were like iron clamps, gripping her waist tightly and making her unable to move at all.
With no other options, Ruan Xingzhu could only lower her head, burying her burning face, and dare not look at Gu Yun'an.
But she didn't notice that Gu Yun'an's gaze was slowly moving downwards, and a long-lost heat had ignited deep in his eyes, as if his gaze was about to devour her whole.
As time went by, Ruan Xingzhu felt her body getting hotter and hotter, as if she were in a giant steamer, feeling extremely uncomfortable. She twisted her body, trying to break free from this suffocating restraint, but just then, her lips were sealed again.
"Waaah...waaah"
Ruan Xingzhu let out a helpless sob, her already slightly red lips becoming even more alluring under Gu Yun'an's kiss.
Last night, she was surrounded by darkness and couldn't see Gu Yun'an's expression. But now, in the bright daylight, with her eyes half-closed, she could clearly see Gu Yun'an's eyes, filled with a burning gaze, staring intently at her, as if trying to see right through her.
A blush crept onto her face as she was kissed, her breathing quickened, and her chest heaved. Just as Ruan Xingzhu felt her breath catch in her throat and her body went limp, Gu Yun'an finally released her, but then scooped her up in his arms.
Her limp body was easily lifted up by him, and Ruan Xingzhu subconsciously hooked her wrist around his shoulder and arm. Her eyes were particularly hazy with heat and confusion, and she unconsciously met his gaze.
Before she could dodge, Gu Yun'an was already right next to her ear, whispering, "Xingzhu likes me too, doesn't she?"
His hot breath brushed against her earlobe, his voice deep and seductive, as if gently coaxing her, yet also possessing a deadly magic.
Ruan Xingzhu's eyelashes trembled violently. In the past, she would have happily agreed to Gu Yun'an's question. But now, she understood the meaning behind Gu Yun'an's words, yet in her heart, she had always only relied on him as an older brother, never thinking of anything else.
However, after waiting for a long time without receiving a reply from her, a hint of displeasure flashed in Gu Yun'an's eyes. He gently bit her earlobe, the force just right.
It caused her a slight pain, and she unconsciously called out softly, "Fourth Brother..."
"Hmm?" Gu Yun'an whispered in her ear.
The low, languid sound came from beside her ear, and Ruan Xingzhu immediately dared not make a sound. She just quietly bit her lower lip, her face full of struggle and shyness.
Gu Yun'an lingered like this for a while before finally letting her go.
A moment later, a maid came to tell us that the meal was ready.
In fact, Ruan Xingzhu didn't have much of an appetite. In addition, her muscles ached all over, and every movement felt like being pricked by needles. She only ate a few bites before saying she was full.
Seeing this, Gu Yun'an frowned slightly, but insisted on putting some more food on her plate, saying, "Eat more."
His tone carried the concern of an elder brother, yet also a hint of firmness.
Ruan Xingzhu instinctively wanted to act coquettishly to avoid it, but when she thought of what happened between the two of them last night, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
She could only pick up the bowl again and eat in small bites, looking just like a wronged kitten, puffed up but not daring to say anything.
Seeing her like this, Gu Yun'an couldn't help but want to laugh, but she still let her eat more, since she really needed to replenish her energy from last night.
After finishing his meal, Gu Yun'an went to take up his post. Ruan Xingzhu then rubbed her aching back and dragged her tired body, intending to go back and rest.
But once she lay down in bed, she couldn't fall asleep no matter what.
Between closing and opening her eyes, all she could see were the absurd scenes of her and Gu Yun'an from the previous night, those scenes playing out in her mind like a play. Looking at the few marks left on her body, Ruan Xingzhu's shame and fear reached their peak. She was filled with remorse, constantly asking herself, how could I have done that kind of thing with Gu Yun'an?
Because of this incident, Ruan Xingzhu did not step out of the courtyard for several days, keeping herself locked inside. Even Huaiju, which she usually frequented, now seemed like a forbidden place to her, and she dared not set foot there.
However, when she saw Ji Ming arrive, a slight unease rose in her heart.
"Young Master said to have Miss send some mung bean soup to the study to cool you down." Ji Ming relayed Gu Yun'an's words expressionlessly before turning and leaving.
Seeing that the person wasn't giving her any chance to refuse, Ruan Xingzhu was in a bit of a dilemma.
Her beautiful face furrowed slightly. If she didn't go, Gu Yun'an would probably come here himself. After much deliberation, Ruan Xingzhu still took the freshly cooked mung bean soup and headed to Huaiju with a heavy heart.
But once she reached the study, she hesitated again, unsure whether to go in. She stood at the doorway, her hands tightly gripping the hem of her skirt, torn between her inner turmoil.
Before she could come up with a solution, Gu Yun'an's familiar voice rang out: "Come in."
Upon hearing the sound, Ruan Xingzhu froze for a moment as if struck by a spell, then quickly pushed open the door and entered. Seeing that he was still focused on his official duties, Ruan Xingzhu quietly put down the mung bean soup and tried to leave silently.
But Gu Yun'an stopped him again: "Come here."
These two short words seemed to carry an invisible pressure in Ruan Xingzhu's ears, making her dare not disobey and only able to slowly move step by step to his front.
Seeing that she had finally arrived, Gu Yun'an slightly raised his head, glancing at her as she deliberately kept her distance from him. He couldn't help but feel a little displeased, and his voice unconsciously softened.
"Grind the ink."
After saying that, she acted as if she didn't exist and continued looking at the documents on the table.
Seeing Gu Yun'an intently studying the documents, Ruan Xingzhu slowly sat down and then skillfully began grinding ink.
Ruan Xingzhu was no stranger to this scene. In the past, when she wanted to find Gu Yun'an, if Gu Yun'an was busy, she would take the initiative to grind ink for him.
As she did something familiar, Ruan Xingzhu's tense body gradually relaxed, and her soft body unconsciously leaned against the table.
Watching the person diligently grinding the ink, Gu Yun'an felt a dryness in his mouth. Ever since he and Ruan Xingzhu broke off their relationship, he could no longer be satisfied with just looking at her small handkerchief.
With her right beside him, he couldn't concentrate. Seeing her serious expression, Gu Yun'an cleared his throat.
His Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and he said in a slightly hot voice, "Go and get a bowl of mung bean soup."
Since it was delivered by someone, I should at least have a sip.
Ruan Xingzhu paused in her work, glanced at Gu Yun'an who was still looking at the dossier, and without thinking much, got up and went to the side to ladle out a bowl of cooled mung bean soup.
However, when it was handed to Gu Yun'an, Gu Yun'an did not take it.
"Fourth brother..." she couldn't help but remind him, her voice tinged with caution.
However, Gu Yun'an simply looked up at her slowly, without making any move to accept the food. He casually asked, "Xingzhu, would you like to feed me?"
Ruan Xingzhu's hand trembled, and her face instantly turned panicked, her eyes filled with helplessness.
After a stalemate, she finally gave in and sat down next to him, using a small spoon to feed him the mung bean soup.
With the mung bean soup right in front of him, Gu Yun'an slowly opened his mouth, ate the soup, and then said in a low voice, "Did you make this mung bean soup?"
Ruan Xingzhu has always had a sweet tooth, and the mung bean soup she usually cooks is always a bit sweeter.
"Mmm." Ruan Xingzhu scooped up another spoonful with her small spoon and fed it to him, nodding gently in response.
After saying that, she looked at his expression nervously, and then asked uncertainly, "Is it too sweet?"
Because it was for Gu Yun'an, she didn't add much sugar this time.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yun'an did not respond directly to her, but simply said softly, "Xingzhu, try it yourself."
He spoke indifferently, but his gaze toward Ruan Xingzhu grew increasingly intense.
Just as Ruan Xingzhu was about to bend down and take a bite, a large hand suddenly grabbed her waist, and the mung bean soup in her hand was instantly knocked to the ground with a loud "thud" in the quiet study.
Before she could react, her lips were sealed by a pair of thin lips. Her small hands instinctively went to his chest, somewhat taken aback.
Gu Yun'an held her head firmly, not giving her any chance to back down, and slowly fed her the mung bean soup.
As the mung bean soup entered her mouth, a sweet sensation instantly spread. However, the overflowing soup dripped down her neck, making Ruan Xingzhu's skin itchy. She subconsciously swallowed all the mung bean soup.
After making sure she ate the mung bean soup, Gu Yun'an released her head, slowly leaving her lips, and asked softly, "Is it sweet?"
Ruan Xingzhu's face became burning hot from his actions. She lowered her head, biting her lower lip tightly, and refused to speak.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Gu Yun'an's lips curled up slightly, and he deliberately moved closer, "Xingzhu isn't speaking, does that mean she can't taste it? Shall I feed her another bite?"
His voice carried a hint of amusement, as if he were deliberately teasing her.
Ruan Xingzhu immediately raised her head and repeatedly expressed how sweet it was, afraid that Gu Yun'an would give her the mung bean soup he had just fed her again.
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