Accidentally Turned a Tragic Romance Plotline into a Sweet and Pampering One [Transmigration] CHAPTER 62

Chapter 62

Yan Yang didn’t even know how he got kicked out. One moment he was inside, and the next, he was standing outside the door, still holding the cup of coffee he’d prepared for Gu Lin.

He looked down at the coffee in his hand, completely baffled.

Lin Zheng carefully placed the documents on the desk. He glanced toward Gu Lin’s room, recalling how unwell Gu Lin had said he was feeling. Worried that he might be feeling sick again, he quickly walked into the room.

Seeing him, Gu Lin looked up with a weary expression. “I thought you’d be back later. You were quick.”

“Of course,” Lin Zheng said as he walked over. “I have a patient waiting for me at home. How could I possibly take my time?”

Even if it wasn’t for his personal feelings, from the standpoint of a subordinate to his boss, Lin Zheng couldn’t just leave a sick superior home alone.

He’d been sick before himself and knew how miserable it was to be alone.

That feeling of loneliness, of having no one around, is magnified countless times when you’re ill.

Lin Zheng sat down on the edge of Gu Lin’s bed. Thinking of Yan Yang, he started to complain, “And Yan Yang, honestly. I told him you were seriously ill. He knew your condition, so how could he still try to give you coffee? Doesn’t he know how easily that can make things worse? You’re already coughing so much; one cup of that and your throat would be done for.”

Hearing the concern mixed in with Lin Zheng’s scolding, a smile touched the corners of Gu Lin’s eyes. Happy as he was, he still put in a small word for his friend. “Yan Yang meant well. Besides, I drink coffee all the time. He was just going by my usual habits and didn’t switch gears.”

“Usual is usual. Right now, you’re visibly at your weakest. This isn’t your usual energetic self.”

“Weak?”

“Of course! You look very weak. You couldn’t even carry me.”

Gu Lin froze for a moment.

Couldn’t carry him?

“But last night…” he began.

Last night, after Lin Zheng had fallen asleep, it was Gu Lin who had carried him into the room.

The thought of waking up in Gu Lin’s arms this morning made Lin Zheng feel a little embarrassed. It wasn’t the first time, but it was still awkward no matter how many times it happened. However, his embarrassment didn’t affect his judgment of Gu Lin. He cleared his throat and said bluntly, “Last night was just a short distance, only from the living room to your bedroom. Let’s see, that’s about ten meters, not far at all, so it doesn’t count. You’re just physically weak.”

Physically weak?

Gu Lin was at a loss for words.

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Lin Zheng gave him no chance to argue. He settled the “patient” comfortably in bed, placed the laptop and the files from the company in front of him, and then sat down at his own workstation.

The so-called workstation was the desk in Gu Lin’s room, located to the left of the bed, right against the wall.

Gu Lin had a separate study, but for convenience, he also had a desk in his bedroom. In reality, due to his busy schedule and the fact that he didn’t live here often before meeting Lin Zheng, he rarely used it. He himself had used it only a few times, and now it had become Lin Zheng’s dedicated workspace, which was quite fitting.

Out of concern for Gu Lin’s health, Lin Zheng suggested they postpone their work, but Gu Lin, in an effort to prove he wasn’t “weak,” insisted on carrying on.

Lin Zheng had no choice but to go along with it.

Together, they tackled the tasks at hand.

Gu Lin noticed Lin Zheng glancing at the time several times. Seeing that they were nearly finished, he closed the file in his hand and asked, “Do you have other plans later?”

Lin Zheng’s bright eyes met Gu Lin’s, and he hesitated, unsure whether to nod or shake his head.

The main issue was that he didn’t want Gu Lin to know about it.

His dark eyes darted from side to side before he finally nodded.

As expected, Gu Lin asked what it was.

Lin Zheng raised a hand to scratch the back of his head. “A friend of mine has a small problem and asked for my help. I have to go see him tonight.”

Gu Lin’s expression turned serious. “What happened to your friend? If he’s asking you for help, it’s no different from asking me. I’ll handle it.”

Hearing Gu Lin’s words, Lin Zheng felt a warmth spread through his heart. It felt like Gu Lin truly considered him one of his own.

Whatever he couldn’t handle, Gu Lin would help him solve.

Even if it wasn’t his problem, as long as it was related to him, Gu Lin would help.

He smiled. “It’s fine, it’s not a big deal.”

Gu Lin was still worried. “Really? Then why meet at night?”

“Ah, when I say night, I don’t mean we have to meet after dark,” Lin Zheng explained. “I’m just heading over in the evening, but I might not be back until late. That’s what I meant.”

Gu Lin thought for a moment. “I’ll drive you. I can meet your friend while I’m at it. Since he’s your friend, if there’s anything I can do to help, I naturally should.”

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Without a second thought, Lin Zheng immediately refused. “No!!”

The word had barely left his lips when he realized his reaction was too extreme, which inevitably aroused Gu Lin’s suspicion.

Seeing Gu Lin’s puzzled expression, he quickly composed himself and explained in a much calmer tone, “It’s not that I don’t want you to meet my friend, it’s just… look, you’re my boss right now. Even though you’re also my friend, in other people’s eyes, your status is different from mine. It would make my friend feel uncomfortable.”

Gu Lin was about to say something, but Lin Zheng quickly raised his hand and continued, “Of course, that’s not a major issue, we can set it aside. What’s most important to me right now is your health. You’re not feeling well, and it’s been snowing outside for the past two days. What if you get chilled and your condition worsens, and you can’t get back to the company? That would become my problem! The whole company knows I’m taking care of you. Chairman Wang even specifically told me to look after you, saying the company can’t function without you. If they find out that your condition has only gotten worse while I’m in charge, I’ll be reprimanded by the company leadership!”

Lin Zheng painted a dire picture, as if Gu Lin’s failure to recover would get him kicked out of the company.

Although two-tenths of it was exaggeration, the other eight-tenths were solid fact.

Because he was Gu Lin’s personal assistant, the entire company knew he was in charge of Gu Lin’s care during his illness, and Chairman Wang had indeed entrusted him with this important task.

After all, Gu Lin was the company’s pillar. It was only after he joined that the company had achieved its current success. To put it bluntly, if Gu Lin were to leave, the remaining people couldn’t hold it together.

Moreover, the Gu family behind him was always trying to poach him back. The group valued this highly sought-after talent immensely, even giving him a considerable share of the company’s stock after he became CEO to ensure he would stay long-term.

Once their interests were intertwined, their relationship became inseparable.

It was easy to imagine how much the group’s leadership valued Gu Lin.

And now, Lin Zheng, as the person entrusted by the leadership, naturally couldn’t slack off.

“If you’re worried about my health…” Gu Lin thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth. He held up his hands. “Alright, I’m actually fine now.”

“So, can I go with you now?” Gu Lin asked.

Lin Zheng stared at him blankly, not saying a word.

Before speaking, Gu Lin had already anticipated that Lin Zheng would be angry upon learning he had been deceived, angry that he had taken advantage of his sympathy.

But compared to that, he wanted to go out with Lin Zheng tonight even more.

He couldn’t help it. You win some, you lose some.

Lin Zheng looked at him. “Gu Lin, ah.”

Gu Lin moved a little closer, his voice laced with guilt. “Sorry.”

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Lin Zheng looked at the person so close to him, sniffled, and said, “Gu Lin, ah, don’t lie to me. Look at your pale face. How can you look like that and tell me you’re fine?”

Gu Lin was taken aback.

Lin Zheng looked into his eyes, his voice filled with sorrow. “Look at you, your eyes are so red. How can you just open your mouth and say you’re fine?”

Gu Lin: “No, I’m really…”

“I’ve decided.” Lin Zheng slapped the table. “I’m definitely not comfortable leaving you home alone. Alright, Yan Yang is out of the question, and I can’t always trouble Assistant Shen after hours. While I’m out, I’ll have my friend come and look after you. If you need anything, just tell him. You don’t have to be polite at all. Oh, you’ve met him before.”

Gu Lin: “?”

Half an hour later, Yu Huanyuan brushed the snow off his head and stood before Gu Lin, extending a hand. “Mr. Gu, hello. My name is Yu Huanyuan. I’m Lin Zheng’s good friend.”

Gu Lin looked toward the doorway where Lin Zheng was waving goodbye. He wanted to follow, but Yu Huanyuan stepped forward and blocked his path, saying cheerfully, “Oh, right, CEO Gu, no need to be polite with me. While Lin Zheng is out, just let me know if you need anything.”

The sound of the door closing echoed just as Yu Huanyuan finished speaking.

Gu Lin: “…”

Gu Lin’s gaze shifted back to Yu Huanyuan. His voice turned cold. “Do I look sick to you?”

Yu Huanyuan’s previous cheerfulness was instantly extinguished by Gu Lin’s aura. “Y-you seem… fine?”

Gu Lin’s face broke into a smile. “Right. I’m fine.”

Gu Lin then asked, “Did you drive here?”

Even though the man in front of him was smiling, Yu Huanyuan still felt pinned down by his presence. He stammered, “D-drive… I did, but…”

He was here today to help take care of Gu Lin. Though he didn’t know why, Lin Zheng had warned him over and over not to let Gu Lin leave the house under any circumstances.

As Lin Zheng’s most trusted friend, he had to honor his promise.

With that thought, Yu Huanyuan’s expression turned serious. “Mr. Gu, Lin Zheng said you’re not feeling well, so you absolutely cannot…”

Gu Lin narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint in them as he asked, “Cannot what?”

Yu Huanyuan: “…so you absolutely cannot stay cooped up at home all the time! You need to get out and exercise more!”

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Yu Huanyuan stepped aside, gesturing toward the door with a respectful bow. “Mr. Gu, please!”

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