Chapter 115: Chapter 114: First decline, then accept - acting coy

Until the afterglow of the sunset streamed through the window onto the bed, Lin Xinyue finally finished all her tasks."Ha~~~ Finally done!"

After sending the draft contract to the Honey Jar Ice City's contact person, she closed her laptop screen, put the computer away in the drawer, and then exhaled a long murky breath and stretched luxuriously.

Turning her face toward the window to view the sunset outside, the soft afterglow, akin to gentle flames, caressed her face, as if painting a thin blush on her cheeks.

Gu Yu had just put down his phone and looked up to see Lin Xinyue's profile.

An unintentional glance, strikingly ethereal, it suddenly reminded him of a description in chapter sixty-eight of The Dream of the Red Chamber:

Charming as the peach of three springs, pure as the chrysanthemum of nine autumns.

He hurriedly picked up his phone and "click," captured the moment.

Lin Xinyue turned her head towards the sound of the camera shutter, just in time for Gu Yu to snap another picture of her face-on.

"Damn it! You're sneakily photographing me!"

Lin Xinyue grabbed the Pikachu plushie from the table and tossed it at Gu Yu, hitting him square on the forehead.

Gu Yu fell backward onto the bed, the phone tumbling to one side.

A full five seconds passed, without a single sound.

"Hey~ stop pretending!"

Lin Xinyue pursed her lips, annoyed. Gu Yu was acting like a child, playing these kinds of tricks on her!

She casually picked up a few more plushies and threw them all at him.

But Gu Yu still showed no reaction at all. Irritated, she picked up a potted cactus from the table, threatening, "Keep pretending, and I'll smash you with this cactus, aow!"

She shook the cactus in her hand, yet Gu Yu remained motionless.

It looked as if he had... fainted, or even died?

But how could a plushie knock someone out or kill them? That's obviously impossible!

She put down the cactus, feeling somewhat nervous as she walked over to the bed, observing Gu Yu lying there inert.

"It looks like he really isn't breathing!"

After scrutinizing him for a few seconds, Gu Yu's chest also didn't show any sign of moving.

"Gu Yu!!!"

Her own breath caught, she hastily extended her index finger to Gu Yu's nose, the tip trembling slightly, betraying her anxious heart.

"Still no breathing!"

Lin Xinyue felt her heart skip a beat, she quickly bent down to perform CPR on Gu Yu.

But before her face could get close to Gu Yu's, the corners of his mouth lifted almost imperceptibly.

She instantly noticed the slight movement!

"Nice one, Gu Yu! How dare you trick me, I'll strangle you! And you even pretended so convincingly!"

Lin Xinyue's face blushed with fury as she slapped her hand onto Gu Yu's chest.

Gu Yu, having held his breath for over a minute, felt the unguarded slap push him back to reality.

He immediately opened his eyes and took a deep breath, his eyes revealing a sly smile.

"Heh! Since you've caught me, I'll stop pretending!"

He grabbed Lin Xinyue's hand and pulled it down, and with her center of gravity already forward, she was unable to resist and fell onto Gu Yu.

Gu Yu wrapped his arms around her, and she blushed with shock and embarrassment, his hands like the tight golden hoop on Monkey King's head, firmly holding her waist no matter how much she struggled and twisted, preventing her from getting up.

After trying in vain for a while, she gave up, her body resting on Gu Yu's.

Their faces were close, their warm breaths distinctly felt by each other.

"Let go of me, or I'll bite you."

Lin Xinyue said, her face flushed with indignation.

Gu Yu was inwardly at a loss— it wasn't that he didn't want to let go!

Lin Xinyue's legs were tightly wrapped around his waist, her hands gripping his shoulders firmly... in that position, even he couldn't muster any strength.

Besides, things had come this far.

He might as well play the scoundrel!

He immediately stiffened his neck and cheekily said, "Go ahead and bite! Bite hard, and aim for my mouth!"

After speaking, Gu Yu felt he was too passive, so he thrust his head forward, attempting to steal a kiss from Lin Xinyue.

But how could Lin Xinyue just let him have his way?

She too pushed her head forward as much as possible.

The two of them were like the fish on a New Year picture, their bodies closely joined, heads stubbornly turned away.

"You're acting indecently!"

Lin Xinyue, with her head raised and eyes looking down, pouted her lips.

Gu Yu gave a cool smile, "Tsk! Making advances on one's own girlfriend is indecent?"

"I don't care, you're a hooligan!"

Lin Xinyue glared at him with lowered head, her beautiful eyes unable to hide the embarrassment.

"Yo~ today, then, I'll be that hooligan and see how I deal with you!"

Originally, Gu Yu planned to keep some dignity, but since Lin Xinyue had already called him a hooligan, what was the point of holding back?

Besides, he wasn't foolish.

If Lin Xinyue truly despised him, she would have gotten up and run away long ago, not be lying on top of him, bantering affectionately!

"She's clearly playing hard to get!"

A fire sparked effortlessly, flaring up within him...

Gu Yu tightened his grip around his waist, transferring the strength to his elbow, and then flipped Lin Xinyue over with a swift motion next to him.

The roles reversed—now it was Gu Yu on top, with Lin Xinyue beneath him!

"You!"

Lin Xinyue hadn't even recovered from her shock when she found herself at a disadvantage.

Her eyes widened nervously as she looked up at Gu Yu.

By that time, Gu Yu's neck had turned red and his eyes were filled with a domineering air, just like the overbearing young master depicted in novels.

Gu Yu wouldn't want... her, right?

Lin Xinyue felt a wave of panic. She might tease Gu Yu for fun, but this was no joking matter!

She admitted that she had just pretended to be aloof, wanting to provoke him a bit, but she didn't mean to take it any further!

She just wanted to be held and kissed by Gu Yu!!!

At this moment, Gu Yu felt an irresistible heat and impulse rising within him.

He leaned down, his face gradually drawing closer to Lin Xinyue's.

Then he noticed a flash of panic in Lin Xinyue's eyes.

His lips curled into a slight smirk, and then he gently pressed a kiss onto Lin Xinyue's red lips.

Feeling the coolness of Gu Yu's lips, Lin Xinyue reached out reflexively and grabbed his arm—unluckily, right where his injury was not yet healed.

Gu Yu jerked his head up sharply, inhaling a hiss of pain as his composure faltered.

"Ah... Yu... are you okay... I thought you were going to... you know, do that to me?"

It was only then that Lin Xinyue realized she had grasped Gu Yu's wound, her face filled with concern as she spoke.

The veins at Gu Yu's temples throbbed slightly. He managed a wry smile, "Do I look like the kind of guy who acts on impulse just because I see something tempting?" seaʀᴄh thё NôvelFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Having said that, he released Lin Xinyue's hand, preparing to sit up and move to the side.

Lin Xinyue saw the helplessness in his eyes and the twisted angle of his mouth from the pain, which made her heart tremble slightly.

She pursed her lips, hesitated no longer, and, reaching out, she wrapped her arms around Gu Yu's neck and took the initiative to kiss him back.

Feeling the softness in his mouth and her gentle apology, Gu Yu felt the pain in his arm vanish in an instant.

Then he wholly immersed himself in the passionate kiss...

The last ray of sunset light slanted through the window, casting a romantic glow on the two of them, like a beautiful ending to a love film.

After a full three minutes passed, they parted reluctantly.

"Ding dong ding dong—"

"Yueyue, are you and Gu Yu inside? Can I come in?"

Just then, a knock sounded at the door.

Hu Xiaoya's voice came through from outside.

Lin Xinyue and Gu Yu exchanged looks, then hastily pushed each other away, quickly straightening their collars.

Seeing her slightly gaping neckline, Lin Xinyue was bewildered—when had the two buttons come undone?

Then she looked at Gu Yu to see him busy fastening the buttons of his shirt as well.

Catching his girlfriend looking at him, Gu Yu also looked puzzled; he was wondering how his buttons had come undone!

He only remembered feeling a tickling sensation on his abs just moments ago!

Could it be...?

Lin Xinyue pressed her hand to her forehead, hastily fixed her clothes, and waited for Gu Yu to button up. Only then did she clear her throat and replied to Hu Xiaoya: Continue your journey on mvl

"Ya, I'm here, you can come in!"

Hu Xiaoya entered, her eyes quickly landing on the two of them.

She hadn't expected both of them to be so put together—she had just been outside waiting

"for half a minute for an answer, what were you two doing?"

Hu Xiaoya asked casually, her gaze lingering on the messy blankets, scattered toys, and the wrinkled bedspread... clearly, something had happened here!

She raised an eyebrow at Lin Xinyue, her eyes shining with curiosity.

Feeling guilty, Lin Xinyue gave her a pointed look before changing the subject, "What's up? Did you need us for something?"

Without getting the gossip she hoped for, Hu Xiaoya pouted her lips.

"Time for dinner! Also, Pu Tongren asked me to find out from Gu Yu if he's going back to the dorm tonight."

She showed them her phone screen, which read 5:50 PM.

Hearing Hu Xiaoya's words, Gu Yu paused for a second.

So, the boss didn't call him directly and instead sent Hu Xiaoya with a message? Such a sly move!

Was it all just to chat a bit more with Hu Xiaoya?

Resorting to such tactics?

Gu Yu: "Of course, I have to go back. If I stay here, Xinyue won't have anywhere to sleep tonight!"

Hu Xiaoya blurted out, "You two could just sleep togeth... mmm mmm mmm—"

Lin Xinyue quickly covered her mouth, preventing her from saying the rest.

Turning her head to Gu Yu with an awkward laugh, she urged, "Let's go, let's go! We should head to dinner! It's perfect timing because I'm starving!"