Chapter 44.1

Gu Xi watched the pill get thrown away in a parabolic trajectory.

Just like that, it was gone.

Gu Xi’s mood immediately plummeted.

Despite all the mental preparation he had made, and plans to make this event seem like an accident, the end result left him nearly transforming into a pufferfish out of sheer frustration. There was no longer a need for him to feign drunkenness this time; he felt like he had just downed a few bottles of alcohol, feeling both bloated and dizzy.

The noisy phone rang once more. In a seemingly half-asleep state, Gu Xi slowly opened his eyes. In the dim backseat, he picked up his phone with a muffled voice, “Hello?”

If one listened carefully, they would sense that Gu Xi’s tone was surly.

If it weren’t for this phone call just now, his hands wouldn’t have trembled. If his hands hadn’t trembled, Rong Jing might not have noticed the pill, and if he hadn’t noticed, who knows what would be happening now…

Freaking people be calling me at the right freaking time.

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But Liu Yu didn’t blame Gu Xi for this; of course, he couldn’t stop being charming, it was those flower thieves who were being annoying. In Liu Yu’s point of view, confessing to Gu Xi was pretty much a dead end. Gu Xi was career-minded, while all these Alphas were love-minded. Their paths wouldn’t align, and it was impossible to have a future together.

“Why would you call the police?” Gu Xi was bewildered.

“Weren’t you taken away by Rong Jing? We were just so worried, but I’m glad you’re alright!” Liu Yu glared at the inexperienced, 38th-liner, no name actor. Where did this unmindful thing even come from? Why would he say Gu Xi was taken away while drunk? Of course, that would create a misunderstanding!

“I had a bit too much to drink and wasn’t feeling well,” Gu Xi lied as he opened his eyes. “Rong Jing kindly offered to help me get a cab. Y’all should get your head out of the gutter!”

Gu Xi almost immediately activated his protective mode. He didn’t want to hear anyone speak ill of Rong Jing. Even after clarifying Rong Jing’s innocence, he still felt upset about the unfounded accusations.

“The police are busy, don’t bother them unless it’s a serious matter.”

What kind of situation is this that they would actually try to call the police? How idle are these guys?

The reason Liu Yu anxiously made several phone calls must have been because someone said a few things. There were only three people at the scene, so who else could it be?

Gu Xi could immediately guess who the culprit is. It must be Qi Ying.

So you’re targeting me, huh?

You just made an enemy tonight.

It was very quiet inside the car. Accompanied by the swift passing of the surrounding vehicles, Gu Xi’s semi-drunken, hoarse voice echoed in the air.

A strand of drunkenness, three stands of charm.

They were currently passing through a viaduct illuminated by the thousand city lights. The cool breeze from the river blew through Gu Xi’s hair. The orange street lights flickered, casting a semi-dim glow on his fair face. He looked like an aggrieved cat, with a down turned mouth, lazily leaning back.

Rong Jing only meant to glance for a second, intending to check Gu Xi’s condition, but his gaze stayed, and he was almost unable to move it away.

Stop looking. This is a man.

Rong Jing suddenly regained some sobriety. He took a bottle of mineral water from the small refrigerator, and handed it over to Gu Xi with two alcohol-relieving candies in his palm.

However, Gu Xi couldn’t possibly be drunk with just a few sips of alcohol. He took the water, and when grabbing the candies, the slightly cool fingertips brushed against the lines on Rong Jing’s palm, like a feather dropping accidentally.

Rong Jing swiftly retracted his hand, looking at the scenery outside with a composed expression.

Gu Xi unwrapped one candy. As the sweet orange flavor filled his mouth, the grievances in his eyes also dissipated in the sweetness. Only Rong Jing could give him this kind of taste—sour, astringent, and sweet all at once.

At first, there was only a small desire that was hiding within him, yet unconsciously, it turned into something bigger.

When Gu Xi got out of the car, his arm brushed against the car door, making him hiss.

Rong Jing noticed, unaware that Gu Xi had bumped into someone in the afternoon and even gave almost everything to a stranger. However, he knew that Gu Xi was independent, so independent that he would stubbornly do his best to not trouble others.

It was already close to eleven at night, but Rong Jing felt like his night life had just begun. There was the stack of documents brought by Zhou You that he had to read, online lessons with a professional manager hired by Xie Ling, and plenty of work to keep him busy until midnight.

Gu Xi also saw the pile of documents. He wondered if Rong Jing could handle such a workload and juggle so many responsibilities. He’s so busy.

Because of Gu Xi’s estrus period, their rooms were very close. Now that it was over, Rong Jing was already too lazy to move to another room.

At this moment, Zhou You had already carried his computer and materials into the study. Rong Jing moved with hesitation, as if wanting to say something.

Gu Xi looked at him, his face asking, “?”

His pure eyes, looking like glass beads, left Rong Jing unable to say anything. He couldn’t ask him if he knew a scoundrel who could possibly slip an aphrodisiac in his pocket.

Better not bring it up. Don’t let Gu Xi know how dirty the adult world can be.

Gu Xi: “…” I can hear your thoughts.

Fine, I know, I was wrong.

Gu Xi, with a flushed face and was now at a loss, slammed the door shut with a bang. He couldn’t face Rong Jing temporarily. After taking a quick shower, he noticed a variety of men’s skincare products in the bathroom, all with good reviews and suitable for male celebrities. He had come here in a hurry, and he hadn’t seen these things before, but now they were all neatly arranged. Glancing over, he found towels, spare clothes, a basin… Everything was well-stocked.

Gu Xi approached the wash stand, picking up a bottle of facial cleanser. It was from a niche brand he had recommended in a livestream before—not a sponsored endorsement, just something he genuinely found effective and wanted to share with his fans.

Whether it was a coincidence or a deliberate gesture from Rong Jing, Gu Xi was inclined to believe the latter.

Rong Jing was like a white radish swaying in his heart, with the most delicious parts hidden beneath the soil, only to be discovered after persistent searching.

After changing into a T-shirt, Gu Xi collapsed onto the bed, burying his face in the blanket. Despite expecting to quickly fall asleep, his mind was strangely buzzing with excitement.

His gaze now plunged into uncertainty after the embarrassment earlier.

Tomorrow, I would have to pick up a match, and I wouldn’t have any more chances with him, right?

Gu Xi felt a disconnect between his physical and emotional selves, as if they had split into two. He rolled around in bed, unable to find sleep.