49. A heartfelt confession
"Why are you back?"
At one o'clock in the morning, the moment the warm, soft body nestled into his arms, all of Gu Zhao's drowsiness vanished instantly.
He held the little girl, whose true form had been revealed, in his arms and pinched her soft, bouncy cheeks. "Didn't you say you were going to stay in the school dormitory tonight?"
"I can't sleep."
Keqi clung to his leg with her tail, like a koala, and said sweetly, "I want a kiss from my boyfriend~"
"Like this~" Gu Zhao chuckled in a hoarse voice, put his arm around her waist and laid her flat on the bed, then lowered his head and kissed her.
His kiss was gentle and lingering. Keqi closed her eyes, and couldn't help but moan softly in pleasure. Her tense nerves gradually relaxed.
The lingering kiss finally ended after a long while.
Gu Zhao looked at his girlfriend, whose face was flushed from the kiss, and chuckled, "Want more?"
Ke Qi licked her lips, which were red and rosy from being kissed, and replied, "Yes."
Feeling insecure, she wrapped her arms around his neck, her large, clear eyes fixed on him, and said softly, "But I want something else."
What else?
Gu Zhao glanced at the tail that the little succubus had wrapped around her as she moved to a new location, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice unconsciously became a few decibels deeper and hoarser, "Okay."
After saying that, he grabbed her soft waist and fair legs with his large hands and placed a domineering and hot kiss on her.
The moon's reflection shimmered and dappled, a vibrant tapestry of light and shadow.
After a long while, the bathroom lights came on, and Ke Qi was embraced by the tall young man as they sank into the bathtub filled with hot water.
"Baby~" Gu Zhao chuckled as he held the exhausted girl who had finally fallen asleep. "You were so proactive tonight."
Ke Qi's curled eyelashes trembled slightly. "Do you like it?"
The answer is obvious.
He buried his face in the crook of her fragrant neck, inhaling her scent like a big dog, "Mmm."
He liked her so much that he wished he could spend his whole life with her, absurdly indulging in this kind of thing.
"Baby." Rippling water, he held her tighter, whispering softly in her ear, "After we meet Ms. An and the others tomorrow, let's get married, okay?"
Marriage~
My heartbeat suddenly became erratic.
Ke Qi looked up at him, her eyes glistening with sweat and water droplets. "Are you really sure you want to marry me?"
"Yeah~" He took her delicate hand, intertwining their fingers, his tender, loving eyes gazing deeply into her eyes. "I love you, my baby."
I love you, my baby~
Ke Qi silently repeated this confession in her heart, her gentle voice seemingly overlapping with that of a beautiful woman from the depths of time.
Such preciousness, such sincerity—it was a joyful sound that Keqi never heard again after her passing.
Tears welled up in her eyes uncontrollably. Ke Qi hugged his neck and solemnly said, "Okay!"
After saying that, she tilted her head back and kissed him deeply.
...
The next day, at the Gu Family Manor.
The understated yet luxurious black Lexus drove onto the scenic estate road, heading towards the main villa.
After waiting agonizingly for almost the entire morning, An Qingyao put down her binoculars and slapped her husband, who was working on his laptop next to her, hard.
"They're here! They're here!"
She stood up excitedly, grabbed his arm, and headed downstairs. "Hurry, hurry, let's go welcome our wonderful daughter-in-law. You can deal with that lousy job later!"
Gu Zhuoyan: ...
"I understand." He silently freed his sleeve from his wife's grasp, firmly taking her hand in his own, and said gently:
"Slow down, don't walk so fast in high heels, be careful not to fall."
"Oh, what do you know!"
An Qingyao let him lead her, her elegant cat-like steps swaying gracefully, her flowing navy blue skirt trailing over his sharp suit trousers and black leather shoes, humming haughtily.
"On our first formal meeting, we can't lose our proper demeanor in front of our daughter-in-law. Dressing formally is the most basic courtesy, okay?"
She gave him a warning sidelong glance, "Remember to behave well later, don't keep that poker face of yours, lest you scare my dear daughter-in-law, you hear me?"
"Yes, yes, yes," Gu Zhuoyan readily agreed. "I'll do whatever you say."
"That's more like it!"
An Qingyao smiled with satisfaction. As she spoke, the elevator had already arrived at the first floor.
The black Lexus also stopped in front of the main villa at this time.
Upon seeing this, the old butler Zhongwen, who had been waiting outside, happily stepped forward to open the car door and called out to the handsome young man inside, "Second Young Master."
Seeing the beautiful young woman nestled beside him, he smiled kindly, "Miss Ke."
The old butler was of mixed Chinese and British descent. Although he was getting on in years, his gentle and gentlemanly demeanor, which emanated from within, was far more infectious than that of many young people.
Seeing his smile, Ke Qi's nervousness eased slightly, and she smiled gently at him, saying, "Hello."
"Uncle Zhong".
Gu Zhao greeted him, then took Ke Qi's hand and got out of the car. They walked to An Qingyao and Gu Zhuoyan, who were standing hand in hand not far away.
"Dad, Mom." He glanced at Ke Qi, held her hand tightly, and introduced her to them with a smile: "This is my girlfriend, Ke Qi."
His palms were large and warm, giving Keqi a constant sense of security.
Looking at the handsome man in front of her, who was over forty but still had a youthful charm, and An Qingyao, who was as beautiful as a young girl beside him, Ke Qi couldn't help but feel nervous and her heart was racing.
She took a barely perceptible deep breath, trying her best to remain calm, and gave the couple a sweet smile, "Hello, Uncle and Aunt."
As she spoke, pretty dimples appeared on her fair cheeks, making her look both obedient and shy.
"Okay, okay."
An Qingyao released her husband's hand without hesitation and stepped forward to take her hand.
"Qiqi, are you tired from the car ride? I asked the aunties to make some warm lemon water with a little sugar. It can help you relax. Would you like some?"
The fragrant scent wafted over, and Keqi felt the soft hand holding hers. She looked up at the gentle, beautiful face that had captivated her throughout her childhood, and the tension in her heart gradually dissipated, turning into joy and excitement.
"Okay." She thanked her politely and gently, "Thank you, Auntie."
"Hi, you're welcome." As she spoke, An Qingyao led her into the house. "Qiqi, now that you're here, make yourself at home. Don't feel uncomfortable at all..."
For a moment, only the Gu family father and son, who had been completely ignored, remained outside.
After a few seconds of silent eye contact, Gu Zhao asked, "Where are my brother and Xi Xi? Haven't they come back?"
"Still on the way."
After Gu Zhuoyan finished speaking, he suddenly handed over a black card, "This is for Ke Qi."
Gu Zhao raised an eyebrow, looked down at the black card in his hand, and said with a smile, "A gift for my daughter-in-law?"
Gu Zhuoyan: "Mm."
It's truly a simple yet incredibly practical gift.
Gu Zhao found it amusing, "Why don't you give it to yourself?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhuoyan gave him a dismissive glance.
"Okay, okay."
Gu Zhaoan put the card away, his little tiger teeth showing a roguish and cheeky look. "I know you're embarrassed, but I'll give it to your daughter-in-law. Don't worry."
Gu Zhuoyan gave a light "hmm" and turned around, saying, "Come in."
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