Chapter 102 No One Is Safe, Not Even the Disabled
Lin Qingyan spent several days at Gu Fei’s company. She went to work with him in the mornings and returned home with him in the evenings, practically inseparable.
While in the office, they each worked on their own tasks. Gu Fei was busy with his work, while Lin Qingyan sat beside him studying, reading, or browsing her phone.
Although they didn’t speak much, the atmosphere was harmonious. Of course, being a couple in the heat of romance, occasional kisses, hugs, and even more intimate moments were inevitable.
Once, Lin Qingyan was tricked by Gu Fei into the restroom, where they stayed for over an hour.
This ruthless man spared no one, not even the disabled. Her right hand was still injured, and her left hand suffered as well; it trembled slightly when she emerged.
Because of this, Mr. Gu missed a meeting, leaving his subordinates waiting in the conference room for about twenty minutes. Despite the boss’s tardiness, they dared not complain.
Gu Fei’s subordinates knew he was very punctual and rarely late for meetings, so… what exactly did Mr. Gu do?
In these few short days, the company employees went from initial shock and confusion to calm acceptance, and finally to enthusiastically shipping the couple.
Their Mr. Gu had finally bloomed! If Mr. Gu and Little Beauty Lin weren’t an item, they’d all write their names backward!
The company’s internal gossip group was abuzz daily.
【Ahhhhh my god! This morning I saw Mr. Gu and YanYan coming out of the elevator, and they were holding hands!!】
【Would Guan Yu and Zhang Fei hold hands and walk together?!】
【If this isn’t love, then what is!】
【Wuwuwu the CP I shipped is officially over. The aloof king x the silly beauty aren’t an official pair, Lu Yuqi, you’re finished, your wife is gone!】
【Sister, although I also shipped the aloof king and the silly beauty, isn’t the cool and well-behaved little beauty idol x the cold and domineering business tycoon a good ship! I’m going to die from shipping them!】
【So sweet! So incredibly sweet! Mr. Gu is the real deal!! The real deal is the best!!!】
Of course, neither of the two people involved knew how their employees were gossiping about them behind their backs, but Lin Qingyan knew that being around Gu Fei all day was causing a major stir in the company.
He felt it wasn’t quite right.
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The morning sun rose, casting dim light in the spacious bedroom. The tightly drawn curtains blocked out the sunlight until they slowly opened, allowing the bright light to flood in.
Gu Fei put down the remote and strode to the bed.
The young man on the bed was still asleep. Sunlight bathed his fair, delicate side profile. Perhaps unaccustomed to the sudden light, his long, thick eyelashes fluttered slightly, but he didn’t open his eyes.
Gu Fei propped himself up on one arm beside the young man, leaning down to look at his peaceful, well-behaved sleeping face. He poked his delicate cheek lightly with his index finger, then pressed his lips to his ear, whispering, “YanYan, wake up.”
“YanYan…”
The magnetic, pleasant voice reached his ears. Lin Qingyan frowned slightly and slowly opened his eyes, meeting the enlarged handsome face before him—a beauty shock upon waking.
He was momentarily dazed.
Seeing the boy’s dazed expression, Gu Fei couldn’t help but lower his head and kiss his lips. His calm and gentle voice held a hint of pampering, “Awake? Get up and wash up?”
“Mm…”
Lin Qingyan remained in bed, however. He looked at Gu Fei, his voice still hoarse from sleep, lazier and softer than usual, “Ge Fei, can I not go to the company?”
“What’s wrong?” The man sat on the edge of the bed, his gentle gaze filled with concern.
Lin Qingyan: “I just don’t want to go.”
His tone rarely showed such a hint of petulance. After speaking, he sat up, lazily leaning against Gu Fei, resting his chin on the man’s strong shoulder, rubbing against his neck in a coquettish manner.
The young man’s delicate brows furrowed, saying with difficulty, “Ge Fei, I really don’t want to go.”
In the past, Lin Qingyan wouldn’t have dared to imagine acting so coquettish with Gu Fei; it was simply inconceivable. But he did it, and he knew Gu Fei enjoyed it.
Because he knew he would be indulged by the man.
At Lin Qingyan’s reaction, a flash of surprise crossed Gu Fei’s usually calm eyes; even his body stiffened for a moment.
The man’s Adam’s apple bobbed. He circled his waist, patting him soothingly, his voice softening, “Okay, don’t go. Go tomorrow.”
Lin Qingyan: “Not tomorrow either.”
Gu Fei: “Okay, then the day after tomorrow.”
Lin Qingyan: “Not the day after tomorrow, not the day after that… never.”
“…” Gu Fei paused. “YanYan, don’t be stubborn.”
“I’m not being stubborn.” Lin Qingyan pulled away from Gu Fei, creating distance. He slightly raised his head to look at his face, his expression turning serious. “Ge Fei, I know you’re worried about me, so you keep me by your side.”
“But this will interfere with your work, and…” Lin Qingyan lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes casting a shadow under his eyes, speaking softly, “I feel burdened.”
The stitches in the back of his head had been removed, and he was recovering well. Apart from his fractured right hand, he was healthy.
He knew how worried Gu Fei was, but it was better to resolve some things sooner rather than later. It was better for both of them. He couldn’t stay by Gu Fei’s side forever, living under his protection.
After hearing Lin Qingyan’s words, Gu Fei paused.
He looked at the young man’s downcast eyes, the deep, well-like eyes rippling slightly. He knew exactly what the boy was thinking.
Being constantly watched by him would burden the boy. Even the closest lovers couldn’t be together every day.
Maintaining outward calm, Gu Fei remained silent for a moment before his lips moved, “It doesn’t interfere with my work.”
“It does interfere with your work.” Lin Qingyan clearly didn’t believe him, recalling Gu Fei’s past actions. “The day before yesterday, you even made me… do things with you in the office restroom, and then you were late for a meeting?”
Gu Fei chuckled softly, “What kind of things?”
“Don’t interrupt.” Lin Qingyan looked at the man with a slight reproach, quickly covering his mouth to stop him from speaking. His ears flushed slightly as he continued:
“And yesterday, you were in the middle of an online meeting, and you suddenly came over and kissed me. You can’t do that kind of thing during a meeting…” even though others couldn’t see it through the screen.
Gu Fei: “Because YanYan was staring at me again.”
The man’s lips touched the soft, warm palm of the young man. The hot breath that escaped his lips fell on the young man’s palm, making him quickly withdraw his hand.
Gu Fei was really cheating!
Lin Qingyan thought.
At that moment, a very soft sigh reached his ears.
The next moment, he was embraced by Gu Fei, the man holding him tighter than usual, as if wanting to absorb him into his very being.
The man’s head rested lightly on the young man’s shoulder, his lips slightly pursed, his eyes showing a low mood, like a wounded wolf. In a voice only he could hear, he said, “I regret it…”
Lin Qingyan couldn’t hear clearly. Although he couldn’t see Gu Fei’s expression from his angle, he could feel that Gu Fei was very low-spirited, even vulnerable.
He silently hugged the man’s waist.
Gu Fei thought, he regretted it. He had considered Lin Qingyan’s ideals and career; he wouldn’t tie him to his side. All he could do was protect him, making the path the boy wanted to take smoother and easier.
But now he just wants to keep Lin Qingyan by his side, to keep him from going anywhere. He wants to watch him constantly, so he doesn’t have to worry about him getting sick or injured…
Gu Fei knew he wasn’t in the right state of mind.
He wouldn’t tell Lin Qingyan these possessive thoughts, because he knew he couldn’t do that.
Although he had the ability, how could he bear to see the fledgling, its wings almost fully grown, have its wings brutally broken, kept like a canary in a cage?
After a long silence, Gu Fei softly spoke, “If you don’t want to go, then don’t go, baby.” He turned his head and kissed the young man’s ear, his lips almost touching his earlobe, his voice low and magnetic, “I won’t force you to do things you don’t like.”
“Because I love you,” Gu Fei said.
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In the end, Gu Fei went to the company alone.
The weather had turned cooler recently. Lin Qingyan sat in the gazebo in the back garden of the villa, basking in the morning sun.
A chubby orange cat was on his lap. He casually stroked the fluffy orange creature; the little fellow tucked its front paws in, its eyes comfortably closed.
Lin Qingyan was lost in thought, the man’s confession echoing involuntarily in his mind. His cheeks flushed again, his heart fluttering slightly.
The vibration of his phone brought him back to reality.
The caller ID showed Fei Jie—Gao Feifei, the ace agent of Yi Hua Entertainment. Several top-tier celebrities at Yi Hua had been under her management.
Gao Feifei was now Lin Qingyan’s agent. He was currently Yi Hua Entertainment’s key development target; even without Gu Fei’s connection, Lu Sheng would focus on cultivating him, because Lin Qingyan had the ability and great potential.
This was common knowledge in the industry.
Lin Qingyan answered the phone and politely greeted Fei Jie.
Gao Feifei first inquired about his health, then got down to business. “YanYan, because of your hand injury, the company won’t be arranging work for you during your recovery period.”
“But if you have time, you can post more on Weibo, share your life with your fans, and post more selfies. Everyone likes to see those. You can also do live streams and interact more with your fans.”
“Mm, I understand.”
“Okay, I’ll send you your Weibo account and password later. You can post today.”