CH 23

Lin Qingyan opened his suitcase, and about half of the space was filled with books. There were a few sets of clothes and not much else. When he had packed, he had thrown away anything he wouldn’t need.

The suitcase wasn’t too big, but it had felt heavy when he carried it. The weight came from the books he had brought.

He wondered how Gu Fei had effortlessly carried it up so many flights of stairs earlier.

He had noticed that Gu Fei had a slender and well-proportioned physique rather than a muscular build. His tall and graceful figure was pleasing to the eye, and Lin Qingyan could sense the well-balanced muscles even through his clothes. It was clear that Gu Fei was fit and had explosive strength.

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Lin Qingyan was stunned when he realized what he was thinking. He quickly shook his head to get rid of the mess in his mind, silently feeling ashamed of his thoughts in his heart.He took out the changed clothes and walked quickly to the bathroom. The bathroom was very large, and there was a bathtub against the wall that was large enough for two adults

Lin Qingyan didn’t have the mood to soak in the tub; he simply took a quick shower. The sound of rushing water filled the bathroom as he stood there, his slim and fair body hidden in the misty space. The contours of his body still retained a hint of youthful innocence.

In the master bedroom on the other side, the same sound of running water also sounded. The bathroom door was closed tightly. The man stood under the shower head, his eyes closed as he washed his face. His fine hair was casually pushed back, and he had a perfectly handsome face that exuded maturity and charisma.

Warm water droplets flowed down his superior jawline, passing his sexy Adam’s apple and collarbone. His healthy, lightly tanned skin revealed well-defined muscular lines and an eight-pack that was full of explosive power…

Lin Qingyan’s guess was correct; Gu Fei was the type who appeared slim in clothes but had a well-defined physique when undressed.

The man’s hair is very short, and he just blows it with a hair dryer for a few times. Normally, after these routines, Gu Fei would lie down and rest. However, this time, he stood silently for a moment, seemingly lost in thought.

After a while, he put down the hairdryer, turned, and opened the door, heading out.

A few more minutes passed, and Gu Fei returned from the kitchen downstairs, carrying a cup of hot milk in his hand. He stood in front of Lin Qingyan’s door, his lips slightly pursed, and tapped on the door with his long, slender fingers.

“Mr. Gu?” When Lin Qingyan opened the door, he hesitated for a moment, his gaze involuntarily lingering on Gu Fei’s face for a couple of seconds before he felt uncomfortable and lowered his eyes slightly. His gaze landed on Gu Fei’s partially exposed chest.

“Ahem… Do you need something?”Gu Fei had already prepared an excuse for himself, “Drink a cup of hot milk, you can sleep better.” With that, he extended the milk-filled glass towards Lin Qingyan, indicating that he should take it.

There was a hint of surprise in Lin Qingyan’s eyes, but after a brief hesitation, he reached out and took the glass of milk. He thanked Gu Fei politely and sincerely.

The place he touched in his palm was warm, and his heart was also warm.

He didn’t know why Gu Fei was so nice to him.

But he appreciated these small gestures because genuine kindness, because there were very few people in the world who were really nice to him.

From Gu Fei’s perspective, all he saw was the young man holding the glass with both hands, his eyes slightly lowered, his long and dark eyelashes trembling softly. He looked well-behaved and docile.

The boy seems to have just taken a shower, and the weather in Nancheng is still quite warm. He was wearing loose black shorts that reached just above his knees and a white sleeveless undershirt on top. His long and slender legs and skinny arms were exposed to the air.

It was a clean and refreshing outfit, suitable for his age.Gu Fei thought that the young man’s skin looked even smoother and fairer than the milk he was holding.

Lin Qingyan was a slim figure, and the oversized undershirt draped loosely over him. Gu Fei’s gaze inadvertently swept over the generous neckline and caught a glimpse of something hidden inside.

………………The man looked away calmly, shifted his gaze away and looked at Lin Qingyan’s left arm. He furrowed his brows slightly and inquired, “What happened to your arm?”

“What?” Lin Qingyan followed Gu Fei’s gaze to his arm and realized that there were a few faint bruises there, about the size of a thumbprint. They appeared to be the result of someone gripping his arm.

He quickly remembered. Earlier in the afternoon, when he had refused to sign the contract with LiHeng, he had chased after him in anger and had forcefully grabbed his arm.

This is probably what caused these bruises.

He felt no pain, and of course he couldn’t notice it. What’s more, it was just a minor injury. Lin Qingyan didn’t take it seriously. He smiled nonchalantly and said, “I probably bumped into something without noticing. It’s nothing to worry about. It’ll be gone in a few days.”

Gu Fei was silent for a few seconds before he said, “Wait here.” He then turned and left. After a few minutes, he returned with an ice pack.

Lin Qingyan held the cup in both hands and stood obediently at the door waiting for him. However, less than half of the milk in the cup had been consumed. Gu Fei had never seen such an obedient person.

“Go inside and sit down, I’ll give you an ice compress.”

“Mr. Gu, this is too much trouble for you. I don’t feel any pain at all. I really don’t need to…”

“Sit down.”

The man’s calm tone was full of force that could not be refuted. After all Lin Qingyan didn’t want to upset Gu Fei, so he complied and sat on the sofa in his room. Gu Fei took a seat beside him, gently applying the ice pack to Lin Qingyan’s arm. He didn’t want to see any scars on the young man’s fair skin.

As he applied the ice pack, Lin Qingyan looked at Gu Fei’s profile, which was filled with concentration. He couldn’t help but say, “Mr. Gu, you’re truly a good person.”

Gu Fei pursed his lips and didn’t respond. He neither agreed nor disagreed. He wasn’t a good person to everyone.

Time passed quietly, and the two sat close to each other. Gu Fei noticed that there were two small holes in Lin Qingyan’s undershirt, indicating that he had been wearing it for a long time.

Lin Qingyan’s suitcase was still open, and Gu Fei glanced over at it. He noticed that about half of it was filled with textbooks, likely study guides.

“You didn’t go to school?” Gu Fei suddenly asked.

At nineteen years old, he should be going to college. How could he be sitting alone on the street, homeless, eating nutritious steamed buns, and wearing shabby clothes?

Life as a teenager is difficult.

“A few months before the college entrance examination, I dropped out of school.”

Lin Qingyan smiled indifferently.1Dear reader education is important