33 I Like You

33 I Like You

'When she reached the sidewalk

she saw that Gu Yechen had already arrived.'

'After receiving the dress

He Xinyan's opinion of Gu Yechen had increased drastically. Yes

she was that easy to bribe.'

'She picked up her pace a little and got into the car.'

'"Gu Yechen -" He Xinyan looked at him and her mouth froze. Gu Yechen was still wearing the same black suit jacket and black pants on the outside

but inside. . . his normal black shirt and tie was replaced with a light blue shirt and tie that matched in color with He Xinyan's dress.'

'"You. . . You're wearing different colors today."'

'Gu Yechen looked down at his tie and nodded his head. Of course he had to match with her. . .'

'The car started moving as He Xinyan remembered what she wanted to say at first

"Oh! Thank you for the dress. I really like it."'

'"That's good." When it wasn't necessary

Gu Yechen kept his cold demeanor

but only he knew that inside

he was jumping from happiness.'

'Out of curiosity

He Xinyan asked

"How did you get an order from Hepix?"'

'"It was a gift to me from their designer."'

'". . ." Hepix didn't even gift the royal family their products although they did always keep two hundred orders for them. However

the royal family still had to pay for the products.'

'He Xinyan knew that the Gu family was powerful

but it seems like they were way more powerful than what she thought.'

'Halfway through the ride

He Xinyan decided to break the silence by asking Gu Yechen about what he said in the morning.'

'"Gu Yechen. . . In the morning

you said you wanted to support your future wife. What did you mean by that?"'

'Gu Yechen turned his head around to look at He Xinyan

and he stared intently into her eyes

almost as if he was testing to see whether she really didn't understand or if she was only pretending.'

'He Xinyan looked away from the intense stare and gulped.'

'"The literal meaning."'

''Literal meaning?' He Xinyan scratched her head but quickly stopped because she was afraid of messing up her hair.'

'He Xinyan asked Gu Yechen her inner thought

"So are you saying I will be your future wife?"'

'Gu Yechen slightly furrowed his eyebrow as he continued to stare at He Xinyan.'

'". . . But that doesn't make sense. You're Gu Yechen. There's no way you would marry a person like me. . ."'

'"What type of person are you?"'

'He Xinyan talked to herself out loud

"I am an amazing person! But. . . you. . ."'

'He Xinyan was quite confident in herself. She had a good family background

she was pretty

smart

rich

and had a good personality. However

in front of Gu Yechen

her confidence decreased. . .'

'After all

they were on two completely different levels.'

'"What's wrong with me?"'

'"Nothing. . . You're just too perfect. But you were joking

right? There is no way you would like someone like me!"'

'In Gu Yechen's mind

millions of thoughts were running around. Should he say the truth? Should he tell her he liked her? Was it too soon? What if she didn't like him back?'

'The car stopped in front of the red carpet leading into the Xinhe Hotel

and from inside the car

He Xinyan could see the flashing lights.'

'There were no reporters around

and the party was completely private.'

'Gu Yechen took off his seatbelt and sighed

"But I do like you."'

'Without waiting for a response

Gu Yechen got out of the car and walked around to open the door for He Xinyan.'

'As he walked

he let out a breath of relief. He didn't know if what he did was the right decision

but it felt good to be open about his love.'

'He Xinyan froze with her hand on top of the seat belt click

and she only broke out of her stupor when she heard the car door open.'

'She looked up at Gu Yechen and stared at him blankly

'This guy liked me? Am I really that attractive? Do I like him? He's rich

and handsome

and tall

and generous

and romantic. . . Is he romantic? Should I marry him? If I marry him

would we have kids together? What should I name the kid? Do I want a boy or a girl? But what about. . .''

'*helemon's note: Um. . . Yanyan

I think you're thinking a little too far ahead'

'Gu Yechen smiled when he saw He Xinyan's blank expression

and he leaned forward. A cool

minty smell entered He Xinyan's nose

and she leaned back against the chair.'

'She watched as Gu Yechen helped her take off her seatbelt and grab onto her hand. In the next few seconds

he led her into the large hotel

and at once

everyone inside the large room turned to look at them.'

'He Xinyan blinked a few times and tried to focus on other things

like the delicious-looking foods on the tables.'

'Right now

her goal should be to get some connections. She can ask Gu Yechen about what he said in the car later.'

'He Xinyan smoothly wrapped her hand around Gu Yechen's arm

and they walked towards a table together. Although He Xinyan really wanted to eat the food on the table

she felt a little embarrassed to just suddenly grab a plate with Gu Yechen right next to her.'

'Plus

she wasn't here to eat.'

'However

to her surprise

Gu Yechen picked up a plate of strawberry cream cake

which was her favorite cake.'

'He grabbed onto the fork and sliced the cake. Holding it up to He Xinyan's mouth

he said coolly

'Ah'.'

'He Xinyan raised one eyebrow but obediently opened her mouth. The soft and sweet cake entered her mouth

and she smiled happily from her favorite part

the cream.'

'The food had won her over

and she grabbed the plate from Gu Yechen and continued eating. Gu Yechen smiled and watched her eat.'

'After He Xinyan finished

Gu Yechen then picked up a macaron and held it up for He Xinyan to eat. She took a bite and slightly scrunched her face up because it was a little sweet.'

'Gu Yechen noticed her small movement and he looked at the macaron before eating the remaining half.'

'Once again

He Xinyan was surprised as he looked up at Gu Yechen. But she just bit that. . .'

'As He Xinyan munched on a cookie

she saw from the corner of her eyes that a woman was walking their way.'

'---'

'Bonus Scene:'

'Jin Yu returned from the He mansion and knocked on the door to Gu Yechen's office. Gu Yechen was in his own private mansion that was even bigger than the one in Xihe Estates.'

'It was the only building around and it was located on the large piece of land owned by Gu Yechen.'

'"Mr. Gu." Jin Yu greeted.'

'"Did you give the dress to her?" Gu Yechen asked as he continued to type on his computer.'

'"Yes sir." Jin Yu paused before asking

"Mr. Gu

I have a question."'

'Gu Yechen glanced up from his computer screen

"Ask."'

'"I am confused about why you are attending that party. There is no one significant going and there is no use in attending. Plus

you never attend these types of gatherings."'

'Gu Yechen closed his computer screen and leaned back casually against his huge chair. He was wearing a casual black shirt and sweatpants

and he also had a pair of glasses on.'

'He closed his eyes and took the eyeglasses off

"This party has no use for me

but it does for her."'

'Jin Yu froze for a second from his boss's reply. Looks like Mr. Gu was serious in this relationship. He was already helping her and planning a road for that woman. . .'

'After Jin Yu left

Gu Yechen swung around on his chair as a small smile appeared on his face.'

'Even if she didn't love him yet

he wanted to give her his all. . .'