C103.1 — I want you to go

When Gu Yanshen woke up, Lu Wenxing was still sleeping.

 

 

He inclined his head and could see Lu Wenxing’s quiet sleeping face, Gu Yanshen went over and kissed Lu Wenxing’s forehead, and gently got out of bed.

 

 

Last night, Gu Yanshen was in a particularly good mood, and after washing up, he gently closed the door behind him.

 

 

After getting up early to make breakfast, Lu Wenxing would wake up just in time to eat. Thinking of Xingxing’s heavy appetite and considering last night… Gu Yanshen planned to make some light food.

 

 

He knew quite a lot of dishes and even if he didn’t know, he could still learn. As long as he had time, he would try his best to cook some light and refreshing dishes for Lu Wenxing.

 

 

 

It was still early, so Gu Yanshen intended to boil a pot of chicken soup, chicken could be made into chicken congee for breakfast, and the soup could be boiled until noon to drink.

 

 

 

Gu Yanshen was busy in the kitchen for a while when his mobile phone rang.

 

 

 

The caller was his father.

 

 

 

“Dad.”

 

 

 

Gu Ansheng wouldn’t call if there was nothing wrong, even if there was something wrong, he would let Jiang Li pass the message on his behalf. Gu Yanshen was still a bit surprised when he took the initiative to call him.

 

 

“You’re not at home?”

 

 

Gu Yanshen replied briefly, “I’ve moved.”

 

 

 

Gu Yanshen must have sent someone to his house and didn’t find him before calling him.

 

 

 

Gu Ansheng didn’t ask too many questions, he had probably guessed.

 

 

 

“With that little boyfriend of yours?”

 

 

 

Gu Yanshen didn’t like the way Gu Ansheng referred to Lu Wenxing, so he didn’t respond, instead he asked a rhetorical question.

 

 

 

“What is it?”

 

 

 

“You live together?” Gu Ansheng’s focus clearly fell on this.

 

 

 

“You are thirty years old, I don’t care about your love affair, or that. As for a child of that age, you shouldn’t take him too seriously.”

 

 

“At his age, he loves to play, how can he be serious? I am saying this for your own good, if you don’t believe me, you can mention the matter of marriage, see how he reacts.”

 

 

 

Gu Yanshen wrinkled his eyebrows and said impatiently.

 

 

 

“I don’t need you to worry about how I am with Xingxing. I have eyes to see if he’s good or not, and I also have the heart to feel it. If you’re calling to say this, then there’s nothing to say.”

 

 

Gu Ansheng paused before speaking again.

 

 

“Next Friday, the Gu family’s hosting a wine banquet, make some time to come over.” Gu Ansheng’s opening statement was straightforward.

 

 

“Next Friday?” Gu Yanshen’s tone was light, “I’m not available that day.”

 

 

“Not available? If you don’t come to the press conference, I won’t force you, but it’s related to the company’s equity change, so you must be present.”

 

 

 

Gu Yanshen frowned, he disliked Gu Ansheng’s commanding tone.

 

 

 

“I never get involved in company matters.”

 

 

 

Gu Ansheng didn’t get angry, and after a pause, he made a rare attempt to explain. “I decided to transfer a portion of the company’s equity to Yanning, and he’ll learn to take over the company after graduation.”

 

 

 

“Have you asked him about his wishes?”

 

 

Gu Yanshen pinched his brow, he knew that Gu Yanning liked painting. Gu Yanning, who had been a scum since he was a child, was able to study hard to get into University C, which was enough to show that he wasn’t just doing it on a whim.

 

 

Gu Yanshen used to get autographed photos of all the members of a girl group for him, then Gu Yanning suddenly becoming a fan of Lu Wenxing surprised Gu Yanshen a little.

 

 

He later learnt that Gu Yanning wasn’t a fan of Lu Wenxing, who was a star, but Lu Wenxing, who was an artiste examiner and got into C University with his grades after his guaranteed place was taken.

 

 

Gu Yanning was the first person to know about Lu Wenxing’s hidden account, and he hadn’t told anyone about it.

 

 

“I’ve given him enough freedom in four years of college.” Gu Ansheng eased his tone, “If you refuse to take over the company, then let him replace you.”

 

 

The word ‘replace’ made Gu Yanshen feel very uncomfortable.

 

 

 

“Does he know what you’re going to do? Or… are you planning to announce this on the day of the banquet without asking his opinion?”

 

 

“Someone has to take over such a big company, and either you and Gu Yanning has to carry the responsibility. If the older brother is unwilling, shouldn’t the younger brother take on more, what’s wrong with that?”

 

 

“Can’t you talk to the child properly? Give me the phone, I’ll talk.” Gu Yanshen heard Jiang Li’s voice.

 

 

“Yanshen ah.”

 

 

“Auntie.” Facing Jiang Li, Gu Yanshen’s tone eased.

 

 

“That’s the way your father talks, that’s not how he thinks.” Jiang Li sighed.

 

 

“Don’t get angry with your dad, he’s just talking out of breath, you’ve been in the entertainment industry for the past few years and he actually cares about you quite a bit, he refuses to talk about it himself, but he asks me to call you every time.”

 

 

 

“And when you first debuted, some artists spread rumors about you, and your dad was worried about your mood being affected… He also asked me to make a phone call, and he asked his secretary to handle this matter, but he didn’t expect you to handle it yourself first.”

 

 

“Seeing that you had your own way of dealing with things, he was actually quite happy. Your dad is old, don’t bother with him ……”

 

 

“What are you doing talking about this? Just have him come back next Friday.” Gu Ansheng’s voice interrupted the rambling Jiang Li.

 

 

 

“Talking about all this nonsense all day long.”

 

 

 

Gu Ansheng’s tone on the other end of the phone was slightly annoyed, “You, ask him if he’s coming next Friday.”

 

 

“Hear that, right?” Jiang Li smiled, “He just wants you to go back ……”

 

 

“I didn’t say that.” Gu Ansheng’s tone wasn’t quite natural.

 

 

“I’m doing it for Gu family’s sake, this is such a big deal, how can he as the older brother not come back? How will the outside world look at Gu Yanning? That the two Gu brothers don’t get along?”

 

 

 

Gu Yanshen’s head hurt from the noise, he held the phone and said to Jiang Li.

 

 

“Auntie, if this is Xiao Ning’s intention, I will attend.”

 

 

“Okay, then Auntie won’t bother you anymore.”

 

 

“What’s wrong? You’re frowning in the morning.” Lu Wenxing came down the stairs and saw Gu Yanshen sitting on the sofa.

 

 

“Awake?” Gu Yanshen stood up from the sofa, “I cooked you congee.”

 

 

“Gu Yanshen.”

 

 

Gu Yanshen stopped his steps to go to the kitchen and raised his eyes to look at him.

 

 

“Come over here.”

 

 

Lu Wenxing hooked his finger, Gu Yanshen took a few steps towards the stairs, and before he could ask anything, Lu Wenxing jumped down from the steps and into Gu Yanshen’s arms.

 

 

Gu Yanshen panicked and hugged him, taking a few steps back due to inertia. “It’s too dangerous, what if I didn’t catch you?”

 

 

Lu Wenxing acted like he didn’t hear anything, wrapping his arms around Gu Yanshen’s neck and tilting his head to kiss him, “Why are you so good?”

 

 

Gu Yanshen’s expression darkened and he put him down. “Lu Wenxing, I’m being serious.”

 

 

“I knew you would catch me.”

 

 

Lu Wenxing kissed and went to hug him, but was pulled to stand by Gu Yanshen, poking Lu Wenxing’s forehead with his finger, he solemnly and seriously admonished him.

 

 

“Next time don’t jump like that, I didn’t even know if I could catch you, did you know?”

 

 

“I knew.”

 

 

Lu Wenxing whispered back, and when he saw Gu Yanshen looking over, he immediately said. “I’m so hungry, what did you cook for me?”

 

 

Gu Yanshen couldn’t stop him, he glanced at the hickey on Lu Wenxing’s neck as he released him. It was hot now, and Lu Wenxing was wearing a short T. In addition to his neck, there were several on his arms.

 

 

Lu Wenxing’s skin was white, and the faint red marks on his hands and neck were especially conspicuous. Just one look attracted reverie.

 

 

Noticing Gu Yanshen’s line of sight, Lu Wenxing touched a red mark on his arm, as if he was pouting and complaining.

 

 

“Don’t do this in summer, I can’t even go out.”

 

 

Gu Yanshen quietly responded.

 

 

The weather was too hot, just a hug caused his ears to heat up, and the marks on his arm and neck felt like they were branded by Gu Yanshen and he could see it whenever he opened his eyes.

 

 

“I’ll go and serve you congee.”

 

 

“Okay ah.”

 

 

 

Lu Wenxing let go of Gu Yanshen and turned to look for the remote control on the coffee table, still a little hot from just getting up. As soon as he turned around, Gu Yanshen glimpsed the hickeys left on Lu Wenxing’s white calves again, even on his ankles.

 

 

Was he…like that last night?

 

 

 

Gu Yanshen couldn’t quite remember and touched the roots of his heated ears, walking into the kitchen as if nothing had happened.

 

 

Gu Yanshen brought out two bowls of congee, and steamed Lu Wenxing’s favourite Xiao Long Tang Bao.

 

 

Lu Wenxing took his chopsticks and picked one, the translucent skin was thin and bouncy, a small one that could be stuffed into his mouth in one bite.

 

 

“Hot.” Before Gu Yanshen could stop him, Lu Wenxing had already taken a bite.

 

 

The soup from the soup dumpling splashed out, and Lu Wenxing’s tongue was scalded. He opened his mouth and puffed out a breath, fanning it with both hands.

 

 

“It’s hot.”

 

 

“Spit it out.” Gu Yanshen drew two napkins and handed them to him, but Lu Wenxing took a few puffs, chewed and swallowed.

 

 

“Yummy.”

 

 

Gu Yanshen: “……”

 

 

“Drink some water.”

 

 

Accepting the cup Gu Yanshen handed over, Lu Wenxing took a big gulp.

 

 

“Eat slowly, the soup dumplings are hot.” Gu Yanshen was worried that he would get hurt again, “Drink the congee first.”

 

 

Lu Wenxing didn’t think it was a problem, clamping the dumpling and taking a small bite. “Who were you on the phone with just now?”

 

 

“My dad.”

 

 

 

Lu Wenxing understood, although he hadn’t met him but from Gu Yanshen’s narration Lu Wenxing guessed that father Gu wasn’t very good at talking, and he managed to upset Gu Yanshen every time.

 

 

 

“What did uncle say to you again?”

 

 

 

Lu Wenxing scooped a spoonful of tender and smooth shredded chicken and thick clear congee in the mouth, this was a morning filled with happiness.

 

 

“My dad is planning to let Xiao Ning take over the company after graduation.”

 

 

Lu Wenxing’s hand with the chopsticks jerked, “Xiao Ning, doesn’t he like ……”

 

 

“Hmm.”

 

 

Gu Yanning had a jumpy nature, and had been spoilt as a child, and was also rather petulant. Lu Wenxing felt that father Gu’s education style was strange, he didn’t care about his eldest son, so he let him develop, and waited until Gu Yanshen became an adult before he thought about managing him, only to find that he couldn’t manage him.

 

 

 

What was even more outrageous was that he felt guilty for neglecting his eldest son, so he doubled down on his youngest son, spoiling and cuddling him since he was young, and then he hoped that his youngest son would become mature and stable overnight when he had already developed a lively and dependent nature.

 

 

“Then Xiao Ning is unwilling?”

 

 

Gu Yanshen shook his head, “He agreed.”

 

 

Lu Wenxing was stunned again, with his understanding of Gu Yanning, a noisy refusal was to be expected, but a silent acceptance was surprising.

 

 

“Have you called Xiao Ning?”

 

 

Gu Yanshen shook his head.

 

 

Lu Wenxing lowered his head and sent a message to Xie Chengfei, asking if he knew what Gu Yanning was doing recently.

 

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