Chapter 368: A Reciprocated Love Is Truly Sweet

Chapter 368: Chapter 368: A Reciprocated Love Is Truly Sweet

At a traffic light.

"BRRING—BRRING—"

A cell phone started ringing.

Normally, Gu Yizhou kept his phone on vibrate, but he had switched it to ring today, worried he might miss a call from Yan Luoxi.

Gu Yizhou reached for his phone and glanced at the screen. It was a call from Yan Luoxi.

"Huh..."

Taken aback for a moment, Gu Yizhou muttered in confusion, "Did her plane land this quickly?"

The light only had a few seconds left, and it wasn’t safe to answer the phone while driving, so he hurriedly connected it to the car’s Bluetooth.

"Hey, Luoxi, you’re here?"

Gu Yizhou asked once the call connected.

"Yeah."

"I’m almost at my... er, your complex."

Yan Luoxi’s characteristically cool and clear voice came from the other end of the line.

Unlike before, however, her cool tone was now tinged with a trace of warmth.

"Oh?"

"That fast?"

Gu Yizhou was taken aback again. "I was just heading out to buy groceries," he said.

"It’s fine. I’ll wait for you inside the complex."

Yan Luoxi said from the other end of the line.

"Well..."

Gu Yizhou frowned slightly at her words. After a moment’s thought, he said, "Hmm... how about this? Wait for me at the entrance to the complex for a little bit. I’ll come get you, and we can go grocery shopping together."

"Okay."

Hearing Gu Yizhou suggest they go grocery shopping together, Yan Luoxi’s eyes lit up, and she readily agreed.

She’d never done something like this with that jerk of hers before. ’Come to think of it,’ she thought, ’the two of us going to the supermarket to buy groceries together... that sounds like a pretty nice experience.’

"Alright, that’s the plan. Wait for me at the complex gate when you get there. I’m on my way to pick you up now."

Gu Yizhou said.

With that, he hung up the phone, made a U-turn at the next intersection, and hurried toward the Binjiang No.1 Mansion District.

Meanwhile, Yan Luoxi...

...was in a wonderful mood after hanging up the phone.

The corners of her lips curled into an irrepressible smile.

After a moment’s thought, she got up, opened her closet, and began to pick out an outfit...

「A dozen or so minutes later.」

Gu Yizhou returned to the Binjiang No.1 Mansion District.

From a distance, he saw Yan Luoxi standing on the curb by the entrance to the complex.

It had to be said, Yan Luoxi was stunningly beautiful.

She had a delicate, oval face and a pair of large, bright, enchanting eyes that seemed capable of speaking on their own.

Her skin was fair and delicate, looking impossibly supple. Her long, silky, jet-black hair was draped casually over her shoulders. The cool aura she exuded gave off an unapproachable, ’stay away’ feeling.

It also saved her a great deal of trouble from being hit on.

Today, she wore a white dress with a light-blue knit cardigan. The whole ensemble made her look fresh and elegant, and combined with her cool temperament, she looked like a fairy who had descended to the mortal realm.

After parking the car by the roadside, he got out and strode quickly toward her.

"Xixi!"

Gu Yizhou called out to her softly.

"Hm?"

Hearing Gu Yizhou’s voice, Yan Luoxi turned around.

The instant she saw him, a brilliant smile blossomed on her face, impossible to hold back.

That one smile instantly melted away more than half of her cool aura.

She hurried forward to meet him.

When Gu Yizhou reached her, he gently pulled her into his arms.

Whoa...

Yan Luoxi froze for a second, then a happy smile spread across her face as she let him hold her.

They held each other tightly, as if they were the only two people in the entire world.

"Have you been waiting long?"

Gu Yizhou asked after letting her go, "Are you cold?"

As he spoke, he took the scarf from his neck and wrapped it around hers.

A warm feeling spread through Yan Luoxi’s heart at his gesture.

"Not long. I didn’t have anything else to do anyway, so I came straight here after my flight landed."

Her face flushing slightly, Yan Luoxi added softly, "Besides... I wanted to see you as soon as possible."

As she said this, she blinked deliberately, putting on a playful and adorable look.

Gu Yizhou couldn’t help but laugh at the sight.

He reached out and gently tapped her nose. "You’re a little underdressed. Come on, let’s get in the car."

"Okay."

Yan Luoxi nodded and let Gu Yizhou lead her by the hand to the car.

Nearby, by the complex entrance, the old security guard who had stepped out of his booth for a smoke happened to witness this scene.

A look of confusion flashed in his eyes as he watched the backs of Gu Yizhou and Yan Luoxi.

"Hm?"

’Isn’t that the goofball kid?’

’How come he’s with a different girl again?’

’Wait... why does this girl look a little familiar?’

The old guard muttered to himself.

Of course, Gu Yizhou and Yan Luoxi, who were already in the car by now, had no idea what the old guard was thinking.

Gu Yizhou first turned up the heat in the car. Then, after thoughtfully helping Yan Luoxi with her seatbelt, he asked in a soft, gentle voice, "What are you in the mood for today? We’ll buy it at the supermarket."

"You decide. I’m fine with anything," Yan Luoxi said softly, looking at Gu Yizhou.

"Hmm... okay, how about we just go to the supermarket and browse? If you see anything you want to eat, we’ll get it," Gu Yizhou said after a moment’s thought.

If he had been alone, Gu Yizhou would have gone to the fresh food market.

After all, the produce at the market is fresher than what you find in a supermarket.

But seeing that Yan Luoxi was a little underdressed, he couldn’t bear the thought of her being out in the cold wind.

So, he decided on the supermarket instead. At least it would be heated and not as cold.

"Okay."

Yan Luoxi was unaware of how thoughtful Gu Yizhou was being. She didn’t overthink it and just gave a light nod.

"VROOM~!!"

Gu Yizhou started the car and headed toward a nearby supermarket.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Yan Luoxi turned her head to gaze at Gu Yizhou’s handsome profile, a warm feeling blooming in her chest.

Sometimes, Yan Luoxi felt as if everything she had been experiencing lately was a dream.

’This man right here is my boyfriend...’

’If only I didn’t have to turn into a cat every day...’

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「Twenty-some minutes later.」

The car soon arrived at the supermarket’s underground parking garage.

After Gu Yizhou parked, they took the elevator up into the supermarket.

Since it was the weekend, the supermarket was bustling with people and full of energy.

Gu Yizhou pushed a shopping cart with one hand and held Yan Luoxi’s hand with the other as they strolled through the aisles.

Yan Luoxi rarely went to supermarkets, so her eyes lit up with curiosity at the dazzling array of products.

She would occasionally pick up an item to examine it, asking for Gu Yizhou’s opinion.

Gu Yizhou patiently answered all her questions, occasionally recommending a few of his favorite snacks.

Their interaction was incredibly heartwarming. And since they were both stunningly good-looking, they couldn’t help but draw looks from other shoppers.

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