Chapter 169: Sleeping Together and Night Tour of Qinhuai

Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Sleeping Together and Night Tour of Qinhuai

Hearing this, Gu Yifan frowned slightly. After a moment’s thought, he had to admit Wang Shouren had a point.

"Normally, I might not have the time," he said, "but I’ll do my best."

"Uh..."

Wang Shouren froze for a second, then blurted out, "Wait, President Gu, what could possibly be more important than the company’s business?"

"School."

Gu Yifan glanced at him and said flatly.

"?????"

Wang Shouren’s eyes went wide as he stared at Gu Yifan in utter shock...

"Sch... school??"

"That’s right."

Gu Yifan gave a faint nod.

Wang Shouren: "..."

’My boss—this erudite, business-savvy, mature, and steady man—is actually just a student???’

His mouth fell slightly agape, so stunned by Gu Yifan’s words that he was at a complete loss.

"Alright, I have something else to do soon. Let’s wrap it up for today."

"Old Wang, you head back and get some rest too."

Gu Yifan didn’t waste any more words on him, simply giving a dismissive wave.

VROOOM—!!

With that, he started the car, slammed on the gas, and made a sharp U-turn before driving off.

...

With a complicated expression, Wang Shouren watched their retreating figures until they disappeared, speechless the entire time.

Su Qinghe glanced back curiously at Wang Shouren, who was still standing in the same spot with a resentful look on his face. Then, she looked over at Gu Yifan.

If she hadn’t been with Gu Yifan tonight and witnessed the entire exchange,

she might have thought she’d inexplicably gained an older man as a love rival!

But!

’This just goes to show how truly outstanding this Big Bully is!’

"Uh..."

While driving, Gu Yifan paused for a second before casually asking, "Su Hanhan, is there something on my face? Why are you staring at me like that?"

"N-No, nothing," Su Qinghe said softly, her face turning a faint shade of red.

Gu Yifan glanced at her. Seeing her blushing again, he shook his head in resignation.

’This Su Hanhan blushes so easily. I’m genuinely worried she’ll cook herself with her own blushing one of these days!’

...

After returning to the hotel, Gu Yifan went straight to the front desk to change their standard twin room to one with a king-sized bed.

He couldn’t help it. The beds in the standard room were just too small. While holding Su Qinghe last night, he couldn’t even stretch out properly!

The girl at the front desk was different now. It wasn’t the same clueless girl from last night who had asked Gu Yifan if he needed a condom.

The receptionist today was much quieter and more efficient. It only took her a moment to handle the room change for them.

"All set, Mr. Gu. I’ve changed the room for you. It’s room 311, on the same floor as before. Just turn right when you get out of the elevator."

The hotel receptionist smiled at Gu Yifan.

"Great, thank you!"

Gu Yifan replied with a smile of his own.

Then he took Su Qinghe’s hand, and the two of them walked toward the elevators.

...

"Is... is there only one bed?"

Su Qinghe asked softly, her eyes on the large bed in front of them.

"Yep."

"The beds last night were too small. It’s hard for two people to sleep."

Gu Yifan nodded and said casually, "What’s wrong? Don’t you want to sleep with me?"

"If you don’t, I can just go get another room," Gu Yifan teased.

As he said this, he made a show of turning to leave. Su Qinghe quickly grabbed his arm and whispered, "Don’t."

"Hmm?"

Gu Yifan turned to face her, pretending he didn’t understand. "Su Hanhan, didn’t you say you didn’t want to sleep with me? What is this, then?"

"D-Don’t get another one. It’s a waste of money."

Su Qinghe mumbled, her face flushing red.

The corners of Gu Yifan’s lips curled up slightly, but his expression quickly went blank again. "Oh, so you’re just worried about the money? You still don’t want to sleep with me, is that it?!"

"Forget it. I’m not worried about the cost. I’ll just get another room and sleep by myself."

...

Hearing him say that, Su Qinghe was once again at a loss for words.

Seeing her silence, Gu Yifan simply turned and opened the door to the room.

"N-No, don’t. I want to."

Just then, Su Qinghe’s shy voice came from behind him.

Gu Yifan’s lips curved into a smile. He fought to keep from laughing as he turned back, looked at her with a deadpan expression, and said, "Su Hanhan, what was that you just said? You were too quiet. I couldn’t hear you." ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Su Qinghe: "...-_-||"

’It finally dawned on her!’

’That jerk Gu Yifan was doing this on purpose!’

’He had clearly heard her but was pretending he didn’t, just so he could bully her!’

"Ahem?"

Gu Yifan raised an eyebrow, feigning impatience. "Silent again? If you’re not going to say anything, I’m leaving!"

With that, he made a move to go!

Su Qinghe bit her lip and said, her face a mixture of shame and indignation, "Don’t go. I want to be with you."

"Oh!"

"So that’s how it is. Well then, I suppose I can reluctantly keep you company tonight."

Gu Yifan said shamelessly, a perfectly straight face on him.

Su Qinghe: („ಡωಡ„) "Thanks a million."

...

「At 11:30 PM.」

Just as Su Qinghe came out of the shower, Gu Yifan suddenly asked, "Su Hanhan, feel like going out?"

"Huh?"

Su Qinghe froze, unable to keep up with Gu Yifan’s erratic train of thought.

"Go... go where?"

she asked, a little dazed.

"The Qinhuai River!"

Gu Yifan said with a slight smile.

"Mist shrouds the cold water, moonlight veils the sand / At night, we moor by the Qinhuai, near the taverns’ strand."

The line from the Tang dynasty poet’s classic verse suddenly surfaced in Su Qinghe’s mind.

"Want to go?"

Gu Yifan asked.

"Okay!"

Su Qinghe thought about it seriously before nodding.

They decided to go right away.

After changing their clothes, Gu Yifan and Su Qinghe headed out.

Following an online guide for visiting the Qinhuai River, they drove to the east gate of the Confucius Temple, found a place to park, and got out of the car.

August in Jinling was just as ridiculously hot as it was in Mountain City.

Fortunately, since it was already late, the temperature had dropped quite a bit.

Su Qinghe wore a simple white dress, her hair gently gathered and cascading down her back. She looked utterly ethereal.

’Compared to her, those so-called internet celebrities of later generations, who rely on cosmetic procedures and editing tricks, wouldn’t even qualify to be handmaidens in the Eastern Palace!’

Gu Yifan took her small hand, and they walked down a set of stairs to the bank of the Qinhuai River.

The businesses along both banks of the Qinhuai River were exceptionally prosperous.

Colorful lights danced on the river’s surface, making it glitter and sparkle. It truly had a unique charm.

Along the riverbanks, a night breeze swept past, carrying away the day’s sweltering heat and leaving them feeling wonderfully comfortable.

Su Qinghe gazed curiously at the scenery along the banks, clearly in high spirits.

Even the memory of Gu Yifan deliberately teasing her earlier seemed to have been swept away by the night breeze.

...