Finally, he naturally didn’t barge in.
Because Qiao Shu is a timid person, and he also remembered that he is still pursuing Gu Chenyan. If he really barges in, it would be too reckless and might scare Gu Chenyan.
So, no barging!
But he’s a bit tempted.
Qiao Shu lay down on the bed and covered himself with the blanket, suppressing his restless desires.
A day without seeing each other feels like three autumns.
Reunion after a long separation is like dry wood catching fire.
With these thoughts in mind, Qiao Shu sneakily lifted a corner of the blanket and looked towards the bathroom.
This time, Gu Chenyan will stay in Desert City for two days for him.
Two days…
Qiao Shu thought a lot, and in the end, all his thoughts boiled down to making the most of these two days.
For example…
Qiao Shu’s gaze collided with the clothes hanger in the corner, neatly hanging Gu Chenyan’s travel suit, carefully covered with a plastic cover.
After staring at it for a long time, Qiao Shu finally made up his mind. He lifted the blanket and got out of bed.
Knock, knock
His fair hand knocked on the bathroom door.
Qiao Shu: “Gu Chenyan.”
The sound of water inside stopped.
Gu Chenyan’s slightly hoarse voice came from inside, “Qiao Shu? What’s wrong?”
Qiao Shu gathered courage, “I’m not used to the new pajamas I’m wearing.”
Gu Chenyan: “Uncomfortable?”
Qiao Shu: “Yeah.”
Gu Chenyan: “Should I call Ou Yinan to bring you pajamas?”
Qiao Shu: “It’s too late, not very convenient.”
Taking a deep breath, Qiao Shu’s voice trembled a bit, “Can I wear your shirt?”
Gu Chenyan didn’t hesitate, “Sure.”
Outside the door, Qiao Shu’s face turned rosy.
Inside the bathroom, the sound of water resumed.
Outside the bathroom, Qiao Shu raised his hand and patted his flushed cheeks, encouraging himself, “Qiao Shu, be bold!”
“In novels, it’s always written like this, the seduction with a shirt.”
“No top can resist it; they become irresistibly captivated.”
“Gu Chenyan will definitely like it too.”
“You can’t just have thoughts without actions! When will you make Gu Chenyan fall in love? So be bold!”
Qiao Shu walked up to the clothing rack.
He looked at the clothes on the rack, a collection of dark-colored suits paired with shirts.
White and black shirts.
After hesitating for a moment, Qiao Shu reached for the black shirt.
Although the room had heating on, it was still a bit cold. Qiao Shu shivered a bit when changing out of his pajamas.
Gu Chenyan was taller and broader than him. The black shirt hung a bit loosely on Qiao Shu, who adjusted the hem and nervously buttoned it up.
Click
Suddenly, the bathroom door behind him swung open.
So fast?
While struggling with the buttons, Qiao Shu turned around in a bit of panic, meeting eyes with Gu Chenyan, who was stepping out of the bathroom.
Both of them froze.
Gu Chenyan had always known that Qiao Shu had fair skin, but it was the first time he realized how alluringly white Qiao Shu could be.
Yes.
Alluring.
The loose black shirt draped over him, slipping down on one side, exposing the fair shoulders to the air.
White against black, two contrasting colors created an exceptionally striking visual impact.
Under the backdrop of the black shirt, the shoulders appeared even whiter, enticingly white, making one want to take a bite or leave some other kind of mark on them.
And the two straight, slender legs beneath that shirt had an even greater impact.
Gu Chenyan’s eyes darkened.
He forcibly diverted his gaze, then met Qiao Shu’s face, now tinged with a rosy hue due to shyness and panic, along with those eyes that shimmered with a watery light.
His Adam’s apple moved slightly, and his gaze became deeper, darker, and more dangerous.
Several meters separated them.
Qiao Shu felt a tingling sensation under Gu Chenyan’s intense gaze. His legs even felt a bit weak. Plus, this was the first time he had done something so bold, and before he could fully prepare, he was caught. He wanted to escape.
But soon, Qiao Shu remembered his purpose.
He swallowed hard and bit his lip to force himself to calm down. As he opened his mouth, leaving a trace of teeth marks on his plump lips, he said, “Husband.”
Qiao Shu heard himself saying it.
How would Gu Chenyan react? Qiao Shu couldn’t help but wonder. Would he come over and hug him? Then, perhaps, kiss him?
Qiao Shu was nervously anticipating.
“Cold?”
The response was different from the novels Qiao Shu had read and the scenarios he had imagined.
After locking eyes, and after Qiao Shu called out the endearment Gu Chenyan liked, Gu Chenyan did indeed approach him.
One step, two steps.
Each step felt like it was stepping on the tip of Qiao Shu’s heart, making his scalp tingle with nervousness.
Finally, Gu Chenyan stood in front of Qiao Shu.
Hug!!!!!!!
Kiss!!!!!!!
Qiao Shu screamed inwardly.
Gu Chenyan: “Are you cold?”
Qiao Shu: “???”
Gu Chenyan reached for a coat hanging nearby and gently draped it over Qiao Shu.
“You’re shivering.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
“If you’re cold, remember to change clothes in bed next time.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Gu Chenyan bent down, lifting Qiao Shu horizontally. As his fingers touched the soft skin of Qiao Shu’s thigh, he almost lost his composure.
He lowered his gaze.
With a sigh in his heart, Gu Chenyan placed Qiao Shu on the bed and carefully covered him with a blanket.
Then, he turned around.
Qiao Shu: “???”
This plot is not right!
In desperation, Qiao Shu reached out and grabbed Gu Chenyan’s hand: “Where are you going?”
Gu Chenyan turned back: “I’m going to pour a cup of hot water.”
While pouring hot water, Gu Chenyan adjusted the heating temperature but found it was already at the maximum.
He made a call to Chen Wenyuan.
Gu Chenyan brought the hot water to Qiao Shu’s bedside, “The heating is already at the maximum. Have some hot water to warm up.”
As he spoke, he reached out to touch Qiao Shu’s forehead, finding it not feverish. Gu Chenyan breathed a sigh of relief.
Qiao Shu: “…”
At this point, Qiao Shu’s face was no longer red. He asked with some difficulty, “Gu Chenyan, didn’t you feel anything?”
No rush, no hug, no kiss.
There was no sign of excitement at all, leaving Qiao Shu feeling a bit defeated.
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu said dejectedly, “Just now…”
Knock, knock
The room was interrupted by a knock, cutting off Qiao Shu’s words.
Gu Chenyan: “I’ll go open the door.”
Outside was Chen Wenyuan, who handed a bag to Gu Chenyan and then left.
Gu Chenyan returned with the bag.
Qiao Shu curiously asked, “What’s in it?”
Gu Chenyan took out an infrared thermometer and aimed it at Qiao Shu’s forehead, showing a normal temperature.
Qiao Shu: “…”
“Why did you buy this?”
Gu Chenyan: “You were shivering just now, so I got it for peace of mind.”
Qiao Shu’s mood improved slightly.
He picked up the hot water by the bedside, blew on it, and took a sip, feeling warm.
Gu Chenyan set aside the thermometer, lifted the blanket, and said, “Qiao Shu.”
Qiao Shu turned his head: “Hmm?”
He met Gu Chenyan’s gaze, and the expression in those eyes was serious.
Qiao Shu swallowed nervously.
Gu Chenyan: “I can feel it, Qiao Shu.” He reached out and took off Qiao Shu’s coat.
His fingertips inadvertently touched Qiao Shu’s shoulders.
Very tender, very smooth.
Ba-dump, Ba-dump, Ba-dump
Qiao Shu’s long eyelashes trembled, and his heartbeat became erratic.
There it is, there it is—
Gu Chenyan could feel it!
The coat was set aside by Gu Chenyan. “Little Mr. Qiao looks handsome in the shirt. I took a glance and wanted to take another.”
Qiao Shu continued to swallow nervously.
Gu Chenyan leaned in, lightly embracing Qiao Shu. He leaned to the side and kissed Qiao Shu’s earlobe.
Qiao Shu’s body shivered.
Then his whole person blushed, even the soles of his feet tensed, and his breathing became heavy.
The kiss on his earlobe was fleeting, and Gu Chenyan gently placed Qiao Shu on the bed, adjusting the pillow for him with care.
Qiao Shu’s nervous fingers clutched the bedsheet tightly.
“Go to sleep, good night,” Gu Chenyan said, turning off the light.
In the darkness, Qiao Shu blinked in confusion, “…”
Is that it?
Qiao Shu turned incredulously, trying to focus on Gu Chenyan’s silhouette in the darkness.
“No, not coming?” he asked.
In the darkness, Gu Chenyan replied, “Qiao Shu, you have a shoot tomorrow.”
His voice restrained.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Qiao Shu quietly moved closer, leaning towards Gu Chenyan’s ear, “Tomorrow, I don’t have any action scenes, just dialogue scenes, it’s fine.” His ear was burning, “Just be gentle.”
“Gu Chenyan.”
“It’s been a month, I miss you… don’t you miss me?”
Gu Chenyan: “I do…”
His voice was silenced by Qiao Shu. In the darkness, almost all of Qiao Shu’s skin turned red, “Brother, Qiao Qiao misses you.”
Truly a long-awaited reunion, a blazing fire, but this fire, though intense, was also tender.
Qiao Shu melted into a puddle.
But he was firmly held in place, clinging desperately to the floating wood.
When he woke up again, the sky was already bright. Qiao Shu opened his eyes with a yawn.
The sound of water reached his ears.
Qiao Shu turned his head to look at the spot where Gu Chenyan had slept last night, but he was no longer in bed.
Qiao Shu chuckled secretly.
Getting up and dressing, his clothes were considerately placed by Gu Chenyan at the bedside. Qiao Shu reached out to take them, chuckling secretly again.
Last night, Gu Chenyan was very gentle. Besides feeling a bit tired from not having enough sleep, Qiao Shu had no discomfort.
Qiao Shu smoothly put on his clothes, and as he stepped on the ground, he suddenly paused.
Then, his entire face turned red.
At his feet was a black shirt, the one he had worn last night.
Qiao Shu still remembered how Gu Chenyan had unbuttoned this shirt in the darkness, and how…
Qiao Shu covered his face.
After a while, he bent down to pick up the shirt.
Quite wrinkled…
“Awake?” Gu Chenyan came out of the bathroom.
Qiao Shu’s hand trembled, almost dropping the shirt to the floor.
Gu Chenyan walked over and naturally took the shirt from Qiao Shu’s hands. “Go wash up first. We’ll have breakfast outside, and after that, I’ll take you to the film set.”
Qiao Shu: “Okay.”
He felt a bit overwhelmed.
Gu Chenyan stood still but smiled gently. His slender fingers glided over the shirt, then he delicately folded the black shirt.
The hotel they stayed in provided breakfast, but Gu Chenyan didn’t opt for it. Instead, he drove with Qiao Shu and stopped at the entrance of a breakfast shop.
The breakfast shop specializes in buns, with various cute and fragrant options. Gu Chenyan asked, “Crab roe buns?”
Qiao Shu smiled, “Yes.”
Gu Chenyan: “Boss, two baskets of crab roe buns, one basket of soup-filled buns, one cup of warm milk, and one cup of soy milk.”
The boss: “Alright, sit inside, I’ll be right there.”
The crab roe buns tasted delicious. Qiao Shu took a bite, closing his eyes with delight. “How did you find this place?”
He had been filming here for a month and didn’t know about this shop.
Delicious!
Gu Chenyan: “Recommended by Assistant Chen. If you like it, we can come again tomorrow.”
Qiao Shu smiled, “Sure.”
Having a meal with someone you like is a particularly joyful experience. Even without speaking, the occasional glance and accidental eye contact can bring sweetness to the heart.
The car smoothly headed towards the film set.
Gu Chenyan: “Can we have lunch together?”
“Huh?”
Qiao Shu hesitated for a moment, then somewhat disappointedly said, “Probably not.”
The lunch break at the film set was short, and it seemed unlikely for him to go out for a meal with Gu Chenyan.
Gu Chenyan: “Then I’ll pick you up in the evening.”
Qiao Shu remained silent.
He began to ponder the possibility of taking leave. Could the director allow him to take a break?
Suddenly, a hand gently covered Qiao Shu’s head and gave it a light rub.
Qiao Shu turned to look.
Gu Chenyan continued to focus on driving, even the act of patting Qiao Shu’s head lasted only a few seconds.
“Gu Chenyan”
“You don’t have to accommodate me,” Qiao Shu said.
Gu Chenyan replied, “Now that I have time, it’s only right to accompany you.”
Qiao Shu smiled.
He nodded, “In the future, I’ll accompany you to work too.”
Gu Chenyan: “Sure.”
When they got out of the car, Qiao Shu felt reluctant to part.
Gu Chenyan unfastened his seatbelt and then helped Qiao Shu with his. He bent down, gently kissing Qiao Shu’s forehead. “Go on, I’ll pick you up in the evening.”
The tender expression of the man made Qiao Shu can’t help but want to act coquettish.
So, he did.
Grabbing the hem of Gu Chenyan’s clothes, Qiao Shu said, “Gu Chenyan.”
“Hmm?” Gu Chenyan responded.
Qiao Shu pouted his pink lips, “I want to kiss here.”
Gu Chenyan chuckled and then leaned down to kiss Qiao Shu’s lips, saying, “Sure.”
When getting out of the car, Qiao Shu smiled dazzlingly, bending down and waving at the man inside the car, “Gu Chenyan, see you in the evening.”
Gu Chenyan: “See you in the evening.”
“Go inside.”
Qiao Shu didn’t move, “I want to see you off before going in.”
Gu Chenyan thought about the last time, so he nodded, “Alright.”
The car started, getting farther and farther until it was no longer visible. Qiao Shu covered his mouth, sweetly turned around, and walked towards the filming location.
“Yo!”
Tang Ting approached Qiao Shu gossipingly, “Our Qiao Qiao seemed to have had a good time last night, with such rosy cheeks.”
“How was it? Is your little girlfriend very enthusiastic?”
Qiao Shu blushed.
“No, she’s not my girlfriend,” he replied.
Tang Ting teased, “Oh, still shy. Don’t worry, big sister here won’t spill the beans. Look, Qiao Qiao, keep it low-key; there are many people on the set.”
Qiao Shu hurriedly covered his mouth, “Thank you, thank you.”
After Qiao Shu left, Tang Ting shook her head with a smile.
“Cheng Yunchuan? Why did you arrive so late today? The director is looking for you.”
Cheng Yunchuan walked in with a strange expression on his face. He glanced in the direction Qiao Shu had left, then smiled at Tang Ting, “Had some unexpected things this morning. I already informed the director.”
Tang Ting nodded, “Qiao Shu just arrived; you better go for makeup quickly.”
Cheng Yunchuan: “Okay.”
In the dressing room, Qiao Shu carefully looked in the mirror.
It seemed… his lips did look a bit off, a bit too red.
Makeup artist: “Qiao Qiao, come here. Let me wipe your face, and we’ll apply a mask later.”
Qiao Shu pursed his lips reflexively, “Sure.”
It was only when the mask was applied that Qiao Shu relaxed his hidden lips.
Cheng Yunchuan entered.
The makeup artist also applied a mask for Cheng Yunchuan, and the two were lying side by side.
“Qiao Shu.”
“Hmm?” Qiao Shu was messaging Gu Chenyan, so his attention was slightly divided.
Cheng Yunchuan turned his head.
As he looked at Qiao Shu, he recalled the scene he saw outside a while ago.
He had some last-minute matters in the morning, so he took a short leave from the director. After dealing with the issues, he hurried to the film set.
However, when Cheng Yunchuan was speeding towards the film set, he unexpectedly saw a car parked inconspicuously outside the set.
It was a Bentley.
Cheng Yunchuan liked cars, but there were many he couldn’t afford. He had seen this Bentley in a magazine before and had thought that when he had money in the future, he would definitely collect one.
So, he instinctively stopped to observe the car. Through the windshield, he saw Qiao Shu inside, kissing another man.
Cheng Yunchuan subconsciously took a step back, hiding himself around the corner.
Shocked and curious, he looked again, observing the other man in the car with mixed feelings.
Then he was shocked once more.
Gu Chenyan?!
Memories rushed back.
Cheng Yunchuan opened his mouth but ultimately didn’t ask the question on his mind.
He said, “It’s nothing.”
Qiao Shu gave him a curious look.
Cheng Yunchuan awkwardly smiled and turned his head.
Originally, he wanted to ask about the relationship between Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan, or if the man in the car was indeed Gu Chenyan. However, upon second thought, Qiao Shu probably wouldn’t tell him the truth.
Cheng Yunchuan’s gaze returned to his phone.
The atmosphere between the two quieted down.
Qiao Shu continued chatting with Gu Chenyan.
Qiao Shu: Do you get bored alone at the hotel?
Gu Chenyan: Not really, I can work.
Qiao Shu: Oh, I see.
Qiao Shu: Gu Chenyan.
Gu Chenyan: Hmm?
Qiao Shu: I almost couldn’t resist walking away with you just now.
Qiao Shu: I really hope the filming will end soon.
A makeup artist approached to do Qiao Shu’s makeup, put on a wig and then helped with dressing.
During this time, Qiao Shu noticed that Cheng Yunchuan looked at him several times with a strange expression, as if in a dilemma.
Qiao Shu: “Cheng Yunchuan, do you have something to say?”
Cheng Yunchuan withdrew his gaze: “What?”
“Nothing, forget it.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Weird.
Qiao Shu didn’t pay any more attention and went outside after finishing his makeup.
At noon, the three of them were still sitting together for lunch.
Tang Ting: “Cheng Yunchuan, what’s up with you? You’ve been staring at our Qiao Qiao all morning.”
Cheng Yunchuan: “Uh.”
Tang Ting: “Are you okay today? You were also not in the right state during the morning shoot.”
Cheng Yunchuan seemed absent-minded during the morning shoot, causing several retakes and affecting Tang Ting as well.
Tang Ting was actually a bit upset.
More NGs meant a later wrap-up time, and filming a martial arts drama was already tiring. Their production team was trying to finish early by compressing the schedule, adding pressure on the actors.
Cheng Yunchuan: “No, it’s nothing.”
Tang Ting bluntly said, “It’s strange. Adjust yourself quickly, don’t get distracted by Qiao Shu again this afternoon.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Cheng Yunchuan: “Sorry.”
Tang Ting: “If you have difficulties, just say it. We’ll help if we can.”
Cheng Yunchuan smiled, “Okay.”
Qiao Shu chimed in, “I’m the same as Tang Ting. Brother Cheng, if you have something to say to me, just say it. Don’t make it difficult for yourself.”
Cheng Yunchuan: “I’m fine.”
After a pause, he said, “I’m just curious about why you didn’t come back to sleep last night. I hope you don’t mind me asking.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Tang Ting: “Yesterday, Qiao Qiao said his friend came to visit him.”
Qiao Shu awkwardly added, “That’s right.”
Cheng Yunchuan laughed apologetically, “I’m a bit nosy, Qiao Qiao, hope you don’t mind.”
Qiao Shu: “Not at all.”
In the afternoon, Cheng Yunchuan’s condition improved significantly. Qiao Shu was also in a very good state.
As soon as they finished filming, Qiao Shu happily ran outside, full of energy.
Tang Ting rubbed her sore waist, muttering softly, “Being in love is so good!”
She also wanted to be in love!
She pulled Cheng Yunchuan, who was daydreaming nearby, and said, “Let’s go. Qiao Qiao has a friend with him. We can all have dinner together tonight.”
Gu Chenyan had been waiting outside for a while.
Qiao Shu joyfully got into the car, smiling sweetly at Gu Chenyan, “Have you been waiting long?”
Gu Chenyan: “No.”
He leaned in to help Qiao Shu fasten his seatbelt, and as he stepped back, his earlobe casually brushed against Qiao Shu’s lips.
Gu Chenyan’s body paused.
Qiao Shu: “Um…”
It really wasn’t intentional…
But, “Can I kiss you first?” Qiao Shu asked shyly.
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
Qiao Shu: “Don’t laugh at me!”
He said with a serious and bold expression, “We are like a newlywed couple meeting after a short separation!”
Gu Chenyan: “I wasn’t laughing at you.”
“I just feel that our thoughts are similar, and it makes me happy.”
Qiao Shu’s eyes instantly sparkled, “So, about the kiss?”
The car took a while before starting.
They continued with dinner and then returned to the hotel. Desert City didn’t have much to offer in terms of entertainment, and the places worth visiting at night were not suitable for their last night. Qiao Shu didn’t want to waste time outside; if they were going to have fun, it would be within the confines of the hotel.
Click
Qiao Shu opened the bathroom door, peeking out with a slightly damp head, looking at the man sitting on the small sofa reading a book.
After considerable mental preparation in the bathroom, Qiao Shu gathered the courage, bolder than yesterday, “Mr. Gu.”
Gu Chenyan looked up.
Qiao Shu swallowed nervously, “Could you please help me wipe my back? I can’t reach it.”
Silence.
A few seconds later, Gu Chenyan put down the book in his hand and stood up, “Sure.”
Perhaps it was the last night, but Gu Chenyan was unusually cooperative.
The sound of water echoed in the bathroom, and Qiao Shu leaned against the cold wall with both hands, his face flushed.
The atmosphere was tense.
When carried out, Qiao Shu was wearing a white shirt that belonged to Gu Chenyan.
He lay wearily in Gu Chenyan’s arms, both hands tightly gripping the pajamas on Gu Chenyan’s body, his voice blurred, “Gu Chenyan.”
Gu Chenyan responded gently, “Mm.”
Qiao Shu murmured, “I really like you.”
“Reluctant to see you leave.”
“Don’t go.”
Gu Chenyan’s body paused.
Hoo, hoo
The person in his arms had already fallen asleep. Gu Chenyan looked at Qiao Shu for a while, then sighed helplessly.
He lowered his head and planted a kiss on Qiao Shu’s forehead.
He, too, was reluctant to part with his little wife.
His little wife.
There would be farewells.
Moreover, two days were actually quite short, so short that Qiao Shu felt like life had been fast-forwarded by a divine hand.
In the blink of an eye, it was over.
Qiao Shu sat on the bed, wrapped in a blanket, watching Gu Chenyan pack the suitcase. He saw the black shirt from the first night neatly placed in the luggage by Gu Chenyan.
He even keenly noticed the wrinkled patterns on it.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Wasn’t it… washed?
Qiao Shu: “Did you… not take it to dry clean?”
Gu Chenyan turned back, then looked at the black shirt in the suitcase with sudden understanding.
Then he revealed a smile that left Qiao Shu bewildered, “Not washing it.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Ah!
What does that mean?
Thinking dirty! Thinking dirty!
Qiao Shu screamed inwardly, then the next second he blurted out, “Can I take the shirt you wore right now?”
Author’s note:
Qiao Shu: I won’t wash it either!
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