Chapter 36: Washing Together

I'm full.

Liuli still ate quickly; although she had slowed down her speed, she was still eating much faster than Zihan and Gu Die.

Do you chew your rice?

Zihan was really curious how she could eat so fast.

Nonsense.

Liuli glanced at Zihan.

You guys do everything slow and steady; I'm not like that.

Liuli laughed, saying she had always been reckless and extravagant like a boy.

But I like you no matter what.

Gu Die also stopped eating; hearing Gu Die say such a thing, Zihan was utterly astonished.

How come even a stone would start talking when it meets Liuli?!

Was she being fed dog food again?!

She hadn't eaten much yet, but she was already full!

Liuli ran to Gu Die's back, squatted down, and wrapped her arms around his neck.

You too.

She whispered in his ear, then kissed his cheek, seeing his eyelashes tremble slightly.

After kissing him, she turned to leave, but he pulled her back in one swift motion.

Again, under everyone's watchful eyes, he carried her upstairs.

That's enough!

Zihan couldn't eat anymore from being shown off by them.

Lín āyí, however, was very happy; the Young Master and the lady finally became like a couple.

Lín āyí, what are you laughing at?

Me? I'm happy for the Young Master.

Indeed, this guy finally found someone who can make him happy after all this time.

Although Zihan was a bit annoyed that they were showing off their love in front of her, she still felt happy for them.

Even someone as cold as Gu Die would smile at Liuli; perhaps Liuli is the one for him.

Gu Die carried her into the room, closed the door, and began to kiss her.

Neither hurried nor slow, he pushed her down onto the bed.

Gu Qing's words to her had largely untangled her knot; he said he couldn't love her, he just didn't want her to be implicated because of his love for her.

As for his feelings toward Si Yun, it wasn't exactly love either; mostly it was guilt.

Why don't you want to divorce me again?

Gu Die, burying his face in her chest, asked.

I never wanted to; those were just angry words.

Next time you're angry, you can scold or hit me all you want, but you can't bring up divorce again, okay?

He lifted his eyes to look at her; she saw his expression full of grievance— to him, divorce and her saying she doesn't love him are the most hurtful things.

Okay.

She agreed, kissing his forehead.

She had hardly ever taken the initiative to kiss him.

He gently returned the kiss on her forehead, brows, eyes, and lips.

She reached out and hooked her hand around his neck.

Can you stay by my side forever?

Gu Die asked softly.

If you want it, I can.

He lightly pecked her lips; she wasn't satisfied, so she kissed him again— he gave light pecks, light pecks, and finally a deep kiss.

After kissing for a while, Gu Die directly carried her to the bathroom, not forgetting to kiss her.

What are you doing?

She asked.

Taking a bath.

Seeing her somewhat flustered expression, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a mischievous smile.

You wash first; I'll go out and wait for you...

She wanted to escape, but he stopped her.

Let's wash together.

I...

He took off her clothes piece by piece.

His hand stroked her smooth, fair skin.

Liuli!

Outside came a series of knocks on the door; hearing Zihan's voice, and looking at his well-built muscles, she realized what she was doing and instantly blushed.

Zihan is calling me.

She spoke.

Yet he continued to kiss her desperately; the knocking outside only annoyed him, wondering how Zihan always picks such a timing.

You wash up first, I'll go take a look.

She hastily put on her clothes, but he still felt somewhat unsatisfied.

Seeing her flustered rush away, the smile at the corner of his eyes grew deeper.

Is something wrong?

Liuli opened the door and asked.

Nothing much, just bored and wanted to see what you're up to. Zihan said, then glanced inside and asked, "Where's Cousin?"

He's taking a bath.

Mentioning his bath reminded her of what just happened, and her face reddened again.

I won't interfere with your important matters, right?

Seeing Liuli's expression, Zihan asked with a grin.

What are you talking about!

Alright, I won't tease you anymore; how about we go watch a movie?

Where shall we watch it?

Just watch it here; didn't you know the Gu Family has a private cinema?

Liuli indeed didn't know the Gu Family had a cinema; anyway, Gu Die was bathing, and while she waited for him to finish, she could accompany Zihan to watch a movie for a while.

Zihan pulled Liuli to the Gu Family's private cinema on the second floor, which also had a starry ceiling.

Could such a big cinema be just for Gu Die to watch alone normally? Or does he bring other women? Liuli didn't even know what she was thinking.

What are we watching?

I'll bring you something good to watch!

Zihan wore a smug expression, as if she were sure Liuli would love the movie she picked.

Liuli had been a bit excited, but she never expected Zihan's chosen movie to be Doraemon!

Liuli's face merely showed the two words 'speechless'.

What, you don't like watching it?

I like it, of course I do.

Liuli replied, saying the opposite of what she felt.

I said it, who doesn't like watching Doraemon!

Zihan watched with relish, while Liuli kept yawning beside her.

She thought Cheng Li was sometimes already childish enough, but now she realized there was someone even more childish than him—Zihan.

As they watched, Liuli simply slumped over and fell asleep.

How can she fall asleep like that?

Zihan wondered aloud.

Just then, Gu Die arrived.

After finishing his bath, he saw she wasn't in the room, so he came out to check; seeing the cinema door open, he thought Zihan must have brought Liuli to watch a movie.

Cousin!

Zihan waved at Gu Die and whispered.

She's asleep.

Gu Die glared at Zihan, then picked up Liuli and carried her away.

She called her just to watch a movie? And she ruined his fun—he looked displeased.

What's with this guy, glaring at me? Zihan thought, "It's just inviting her to watch a movie—why is he unhappy?"

Zihan sighed and continued watching the movie.

Liuli really slept soundly; once she fell asleep, nobody could wake her.

He didn't wake her, went to the bathroom to prepare her bathwater, then carried her to bathe.

Her body was again fully exposed to him; last time he looked, his heart hadn't raced like this.

Perhaps because last time he was only angry at her and Cheng Li.

He blushed the whole time while bathing her; she was obedient like a little cat, and nothing could wake her.

He also found it quite fun, holding her to the bed and kissing and touching her.

In her dream she felt someone taking advantage of her, but her eyelids were too heavy to open.

When she woke in the morning, he was no longer on the bed; she hadn't been watching a movie with Zihan last night, so how did she end up in bed?

Just as she tried to get up, she realized she wasn't wearing anything.

Could it have been last night?

She looked at the sheets and saw nothing amiss; it was just a false alarm.

Her first time was still intact; she was willing to give it to him, but she couldn't just give it without feeling anything.

Awake?

Gu Die came out of the bathroom, shirtless.

Her gaze hastily shifted elsewhere.

Wasn't it all seen last night?

Gu Die teased, pulling her into his embrace and kissing her forehead.

I wasn't watching a movie with Zihan? How...

You fell asleep.

You fell asleep? she said, somewhat unable to remember, "Then how..."

She said, tugging at the blanket, pulling it over herself tightly.

I held you back, and I also washed your bath.

He replied with a teasing tone.

"You washed my bath??" She—it's not that he's already seen her all over; she still hasn't seen him!

Last time he just glanced when she undressed, but this time he's actually giving her a bath, so he can see everything.

"You rascal!!"

Liuli buried her head in the blanket, too embarrassed to face him.

"Even a rascal is only for you."

Gu Die laughed.

"A rascal is a rascal, he doesn't care who it's for!"

She retorted.

"I only do it for you."

Gu Die kissed her through the blanket.

"I have no clothes."

She's wearing nothing; she can't go downstairs to get clothes, can she?

"I'll go get them for you."

Having dressed, he went downstairs to get her clothes.

"Cousin, good morning!"

Zihan saw Gu Die and greeted him.

"Morning."

He answered without even glancing at her.

"Hmph! You only see Liuli in your eyes!"

Zihan muttered under her breath.

Soon Gu Die brought the clothes up.

"Are these for me?"

Zihan said jokingly.

Gu Die ignored her and went into the room.

"I will definitely tell Liuli just how rude you are!"

Zihan muttered to herself.

Gu Die went to the bedside and handed her the clothes.

She took them: underwear, panties, and a dress.

"Turn around."

Liuli said to him.

"I've already seen it all."

"Turn around."

Liuli said word by word.

Gu Die obediently turned around, otherwise she would get angry.

She put them on and they fit just right, though it was strange how he knew her size.

He actually didn't know; it was just that Aunt Lin told him, so next time he buys her clothes he can get only what fits her.

Moreover, he had Aunt Lin take away the clothes he'd bought before that weren't her size.

Zihan's figure is similar to hers, so the inner clothes fit her as well.

"Gu Die, help me… pull the zipper."

She really didn't know what Gu Die was thinking, always picking out clothes that are hard to wear.

He turned, a hint of a wicked smile on his lips.

"Are you saying you did it on purpose?"

"So what if I did?"

He lightly kissed her back before pulling up her zipper.

She felt her face and the spots on her back where he kissed were hot.

Under his active advance, she was like a little bunny—she didn't want to be a white rabbit!

She turned, wrapped her arms around his neck, kissed his lips, and he felt something warm pry open his teeth, exploring his mouth.

She took off his clothes, her hand moving down to feel his firm chest and toned muscles.

She slowly moved away from his lips, which didn't want to let her go.

Kissing his body, her restless hand continued to wander downward.

"Chu Liuli, have you thought this through?"

He pushed her onto the bed, caressing her face as he asked, he could no longer withstand her teasing.