OCY - Chapter 38

Chapter 38 - A Thank You Gift

Shen Shaoyan wanted to keep pestering him with  more questions, but Ji Linxue had already packed up the dishes and left.

He looked at Ji Linxue's retreating figure, touched his chin, and decisively sent a message to Lu Yu.

【SilenceisGolden: As expected, something happened between those two last night!】

【SilenceisGolden: Xiao Xue is completely out of it now, his dark circles are so heavy, it's scary to look at.】

Actually, it wasn't that serious, but Ji Linxue's skin was fair, so a slight blueness under his eyes was very obvious. If it were in ancient times, he would be a scholar completely drained of his vitality by a demon.

Lu Yu replied after a while.

【Little Fish Eats Big Fish: Isn't it obvious?]

【Little Fish Eats Big Fish: When the company system was under attack last night, he was smiling.]

Not only last night, but when everyone was eating breakfast together this morning, Gu Hengzhi was full of smugness the whole time, walking with a bounce in his step, and staring at his food like it was the love of his life.

【SilenceisGolden: ...】

【SilenceisGolden: If we need to give them wedding money, how much should we give?】

Based on the progress of these two, it's hard to say when they'll get married.

Shen Shaoyan decided to choose the wedding gift first, so he wouldn't be caught off guard.

【SilenceisGolden: Oh, right, can two men get married?】

Lu Yu couldn't stand his one-track mind and lost his patience: "Shut up."

Compared to the liveliness on their side, Ji Linxue stayed in his room all day. The curtains were tightly drawn, the high-quality fabric blocking out most of the sunlight, so that even though it was a bright and sunny morning, the room was pitch dark and somewhat desolate.

A delayed sleepiness slowly swept over him. He slowly closed his eyes and sank into a dream.

He still hadn't figured out how to face Gu Hengzhi. Fortunately, Gu Hengzhi didn't return for the next few days either.

Shen Shaoyan said he was still dealing with the previous matter. The person who maliciously attacked the network was quickly caught, and it seemed there were shadows of the Su family behind it.

He just didn't know if it was the Su family's intention or Su Muqing's idea.

Although Hengchuang Tech was founded not long ago, its technology was already close to the industry's top. 

Ji Linxue didn't know where Gu Hengzhi dug up these people or how he persuaded them to stay in this newly established company.

He remembered that in the original novel, Gu Hengzhi showed weakness to Gu Fengyan to get an internship opportunity at Gu Corporation. After grasping Gu Fengyan's weakness, he joined forces with the Lu family to strike a decisive blow, thereby step by step taking control of Gu Corporation. But this time, he didn't take this path. Instead, he planned to start a business and build his own business empire step by step.

By the time Ji Linxue saw Gu Hengzhi again, it was half a month later.

At that time, he was chopping vegetables in the kitchen. Hearing the sound of the door unlocking, he thought Lu Yu and Shen Shaoyan were back and didn't even look up,

“One more dish to go. Wash your hands and get ready to eat.”

There was no movement at the door for a long time, and Ji Linxue didn't pay attention.

Shen Shaoyan often ran into his room as soon as he returned, completely unable to hear what others were saying. Ji Linxue had to knock on his door to call him for dinner.

It wasn't until a light, slow footsteps sounded behind him that he realized something was wrong. Shen Shaoyan walked roughly, and Lu Yu was oblivious to everything outside the window and wouldn't come to the kitchen.

He looked up blankly, and as soon as he looked up, he saw Gu Hengzhi. He was wearing a black, long trench coat, his figure tall and slender. At this moment, he was leaning against the kitchen doorway with a faint smile, staring intently at him.

“You’re back?”

Time can dilute everything. Ji Linxue had long forgotten the awkwardness and embarrassment of that time. Looking at the man he hadn't seen for a long time, he only felt as if a lifetime had passed.

“The meeting got canceled last minute, and I happened to be nearby,” Gu Hengzhi said with a raised brow and a small smile. “It was a spontaneous decision. I forgot to let you know. There’s still food left for me, right?”

"As long as you're back, there will always be food," Ji Linxue had originally thought that after that incident, their next meeting would be very constrained, but Gu Hengzhi acted as if nothing had happened, his tone normal, which significantly dispelled the unease in his heart. He chatted with him with a smile.

"Where are Lu Yu and Shen Shaoyan? Did they not come back with you?"

"Not yet."

The two chatted casually. Gu Hengzhi's gaze followed him closely, watching him serve dishes and wash the pot, and couldn't help but say, 

"Is there anything else to do? I'll help you."

"No need."

Gu Hengzhi never did housework, just like Shen Shaoyan. He had never done any. Last time, Shen Shaoyan said he looked so tired cooking and insisted on helping him, almost setting the kitchen on fire.

Ji Linxue really didn't dare let them work. He took out the last plate of food, then restarted the fire and poured cold water into the pot. He had only cooked enough for three people. If Gu Hengzhi wanted to eat, he would just eat noodles.

Gu Hengzhi had moved closer at some point. Seeing him put a handful of noodles in, he said: "You can cook noodles too?"

His tone was as surprised as if he had done something rare.

"Mm."

"For me?"

Hearing the undisguised joy in his words, Ji Linxue remembered that the original novel seemed to have written that Gu Hengzhi's favorite food was plain noodle soup. 

When he was with the female lead, he always ordered her to make it for him, probably wanting to compensate for the warm family affection he had never received in this way.

Ji Linxue scooped out the cooked noodles: "There's not enough rice. I was planning to eat this myself. Do you really want to eat noodles?"

"Yes."

So this bowl of noodles became Gu Hengzhi's lunch.

Gu Hengzhi's taste was relatively light. Besides a few pieces of meat and chopped green onions, there was nothing else in the noodles, but he ate very happily.

At the dining table, Shen Shaoyan was originally eating, but seeing this scene, the eggplant in his mouth suddenly didn't taste good anymore. 

"Xiao Xue, you're biased. Why did you only cook noodles for Heng Ge? I want to eat noodles too."

Gu Hengzhi glanced at him, the meaning very clear, Isn't being biased a matter of course?

Shen Shaoyan always acted on impulse. Ji Linxue was used to it and said lightly, 

"Forget about eating rice then, if you want to eat noodles, go cook it yourself."

As expected, Shen Shaoyan immediately became honest.

"Actually, I think white rice is also delicious."

After lunch, Shen Shaoyan voluntarily took on the important task of clearing the dishes. Ji Linxue was taken by Gu Hengzhi to his bedroom.

The last time he came in was to help Gu Hengzhi deal with the effects of the drug. Ji Linxue's expression was a little unnatural, and he didn't dare to look at that large bed at all.

"Did you call me in for something?"

Gu Hengzhi took a black velvet box from his coat pocket: "A few days ago when I passed by the mall, I saw a chain that was very suitable for you."

He opened the box. Inside was a pure silver chain with a string of small palace bells hanging on it. The workmanship was very exquisite, light, simple, and elegant, fitting Ji Linxue's temperament.

Ji Linxue slightly frowned: "I don't like wearing these things."

"If you don't wear it, you can just keep it. Anyway, I already bought it," Gu Hengzhi bent down, his gaze softly sweeping over his face, "Anyway, It wasn’t expensive."

He had to admit that Gu Hengzhi understood him well. This chain was not something valuable. If the price were a little higher, Ji Linxue definitely wouldn't have accepted it.

Seeing him agree, Gu Hengzhi took out the chain.

"Try it on?"

Ji Linxue extended his hand. After putting it on, Gu Hengzhi's gaze fell on his wrist and lingered for a long time.

The pure silver chain shimmered with a metallic luster on the smooth skin. The slender section of wrist made one want to hold it in their hand and slowly play with it.

But more than on his hand, Gu Hengzhi wished this chain could be worn on the other person's ankle.

Ji Linxue completely failed to notice his overly intense gaze. He shook the chain on his hand, felt that it wasn't too bothersome, and didn't take it off.

"Thank you for the gift."

"We haven't seen each other for only half a month, and you're already so polite with me?" 

Gu Hengzhi lowered his eyes, looking at him with a focused expression, "And strictly speaking, this is actually a thank-you gift."

Ji Linxue inexplicably had a bad premonition. His lips moved, and although he knew there was a trap ahead, he couldn't help but step into it.

"...Thank you for what?"

"Thank you for helping me that day," Gu Hengzhi's eyes narrowed slightly, as if reminiscing about something. His gaze fell back on his hand, his eyes carrying an imperceptible heat, "It felt really good."

Ji Linxue: "..."

Ji Linxue: "…………"

His brain froze for quite a while before he regained his language function.

"...You're welcome."

Wait, what in the world was he saying???

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