AMTBYIGA Chapter 115

Chapter 115: Going Home

Lin Sui was immersed in the past and couldn’t break free, not noticing Gu Nian had tightened his grip on his hand, nor realizing he was trembling.

The pain rooted in his memories took root and sprouted at that moment, blooming into a decadent flower in his amber eyes at a speed visible to the naked eye.

“Sui Sui.”

In a daze, Lin Sui heard someone call his name. He subconsciously looked up and crashed straight into Gu Nian’s dark eyes, as deep as a pool.

He belatedly realized his hand was being held tightly by another person. It wasn’t that warm, but it had an indescribable strength, dragging him back from his memories.

Gu Nian pursed his lips, covered Lin Sui with his coat, and nodded apologetically, “I need to leave for a bit, I’ll be right back.”

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, he carried Lin Sui away towards the camera’s blind spot without looking back.

[Holy crap, this development is a bit too fast for me.]

[My CPU is fried, so what exactly happened?]

[Sui Sui’s condition was really off just now, is there something wrong with that gift?]

The people at the scene obviously thought so too. Silver Fox curled his lip, grumbling indignantly, “I knew that gift was too perfunctory, no one would be happy with it.”

Even Bai Yunmiao couldn’t say anything this time, clearly feeling that giving just a red string wasn’t quite appropriate.

Even if it was a token of love, at least a gold bead would be better than this.

Just then, an unexpected voice denied this possibility.

“If it’s just because of the gift, then it’s a misunderstanding.” One of the judges, a large man wearing ethnic clothing, said, “That red string was obtained from the most famous temple in our area. It’s priceless, and it all comes down to sincerity.”

Everyone was stunned. Silver Fox asked the question everyone was most curious about, “How much does it come down to sincerity?”

The large man glanced at him and said in a deep voice, “From the temple gate to the Buddha hall where you kneel, three steps and one kneel, five steps and one bow. The entire process is supervised by monks. If there are any incorrect movements, you have to start all over again.”

“I was very surprised when I saw it just now. No wonder that young man only had one gift after spending a whole day. This heart is truly precious.”

The large man’s voice was powerful and resonant, like the sound of bells, leaving everyone present, including the audience in the live broadcast room, in silence.

For a long time.

“Three steps and one kneel, five steps and one bow, you’re kidding me.” Silver Fox murmured in disbelief.

His shocked voice was like a signal, and the live broadcast room exploded instantly.

[Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, is what that person said true?]

[Three steps and one kneel, five steps and one bow, I really can’t even imagine Gu CEO kneeling down.]

[I’m a local, and I can confirm that what that uncle said is true. There’s a special mark under the amber on that red string that’s unique to that temple. To be honest, usually only people who are faithful go there. Probably not many people can do it.]

[Does Gu CEO actually believe in Buddhism?]

[Link: Gu Nian’s early interview records.

Sisters, go watch it quickly. Gu CEO is basically an atheist!

So who he went to get this for doesn’t need me to say it, right!]

[Ahhhhh, this is immortal love, I’m fake, they can’t be fake!]

#Gu Nian Kneeling# #Immortal Love# #Love Him and Get Him a Red String# and other terms were rocketing to the top of the trending searches, and their rankings were still rising!

More and more curious onlookers clicked in, and were instantly captivated by the fairy-tale love between the two protagonists, leaving a neat row of “Killed by sweetness, killed by sweetness,” and then, still not satisfied, they frantically posted on their Moments.

Damn it, if this isn’t pure love, who is pure love!

Everyone come and ship them!

While Weibo was buzzing, the public relations department of Gu Nian’s company was in a state of chaos.

The public relations department head looked at the uncontrollable situation, on the verge of tears, and looked at Jiang Sheng, “President Jiang, will President Gu be angry when he comes back?”

Jiang Sheng was reading a blog post popularizing the red string, determined to get one for Wan Bai later, and waved his hand dismissively, “You don’t need to worry about it, just make sure there are no negative impacts. Let the rest take its course.”

“But, but…” The public relations department head hesitated, after all, President Gu had always hated being discussed by the public.

“Don’t you trust me?” Jiang Sheng took the time to pat the head of the department on the shoulder, with a look of pity for single dogs, “Don’t worry, that guy wants the whole world to know about this right now. Just do your job well, and I’ll help you apply for a bonus later.”

With the vice president’s assurance, the head of the department was relieved, but still doubted part of what Jiang Sheng said.

Their President Gu was as cold as an ice cube. Even if he was in love, how could he be the type who couldn’t wait to announce it to the world.

It seemed that President Jiang was still too self-centered. President Gu wouldn’t be the kind of possessive, love-addled person.

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Gu Nian pulled Lin Sui to a corner, then pushed him against the yurt, so that he was standing in the space between Gu Nian and the yurt. This area was just behind the yurt, and the light was particularly dim, Lin Sui leaned against the yurt, this environment made him feel more at ease.

In his previous life, he was most familiar with this kind of dim corner.

Lin Sui lowered his head, annoyed, wondering if he had been too disappointing.

“I’m sorry,” Gu Nian said softly.

Lin Sui was stunned.

Gu Nian reached out and propped himself up on either side of Lin Sui, his face hidden in the shadows, his tall body wrapping around Lin Sui completely. It was a forceful action, but his tone was uneasy, “There are some things I can’t say in front of others, so I want to tell you in secret.”

Lin Sui nodded blankly, “Tell me.”

Gu Nian raised his eyes, no longer hiding the fear and vulnerability he had been feeling recently in his dark eyes, his eyes were red, “I said before that I gave you this red string in the hope that you would be safe and sound, but it actually has another meaning.”

Lin Sui paused and lowered his eyes.

As he thought…Lin Sui gritted his teeth to keep himself from showing a rejecting expression, but his fingertips couldn’t stop trembling.

There was a familiar and unfamiliar voice in his head, shouting madly not to say it. He didn’t want to hear those words, or they would be finished.

The voice was hysterical and almost distorted. Lin Sui’s brain went blank from the noise, and his body trembled like chaff.

In just a few seconds, Lin Sui felt like he had lived a century.

His breathing was infinitely prolonged, and his throat felt like it was being held by a large hand. Lin Sui couldn’t make any sound to interrupt, so he could only listen quietly as Gu Nian continued.

“Sui Sui, for the rest of our years, can I ask you to continue to stay with me?”

“…”

Lin Sui stared blankly at the pleading in Gu Nian’s eyes. The annoying voice in his head was silenced in an instant, so quiet that he couldn’t hear anything.

After a long time, he opened his mouth with a hoarse voice, “What did you say?”

“I said, in the future, can I ask you to continue to be with me?” Gu Nian paused, staring unblinkingly into Lin Sui’s eyes, as if he wanted to use this method to dissect his soul and show it to Lin Sui clearly, “Or rather, can I ask you to continue to love me? I can’t imagine a life without you. I hope every minute and every second of my life in the future can have your participation. I hope you can continue to protect me, just like you have in the past.”

Lin Sui blankly digested this long passage, and after a long time, he came back to his senses, repeatedly confirming in disbelief, “You mean, you still need me?”

Gu Nian’s heart ached, and he reached out to pull the youth into his arms, gently stroking his soft hair with his fingers, almost sighing, “Of course I need you, I’ve always needed you.”

“You don’t know how scared I was these past few days when you ran away from home. I was afraid you wouldn’t want me anymore, I was afraid you would meet someone better and choose someone else, I was afraid you would let me go, I was afraid you would abandon me.”

Gu Nian’s voice was gentle and firm, and every word was exceptionally clear and powerful.

Lin Sui slowly widened his eyes, a feeling that was hard to describe, whether it was joy or heartache, instantly filled his entire heart.

So he was the same, he was waiting for him with the same feelings.

So it wasn’t just him who cared, there was also someone who would suffer because of his pain.

At that moment, the knot that had been growing bigger and bigger in his heart these past few days was suddenly untied. Lin Sui felt like he had never been so relaxed, as if he had suddenly unloaded a mountain.

Lin Sui hugged Gu Nian’s back tightly, and the tears that fell wet his clothes. The emotions that had been suppressed in his heart completely erupted, pouring out mixed with tears.

“I’m sorry Gu Nian, I, I didn’t really want to hurt your feelings that day, I don’t want to get a divorce at all, I like you too, not because of pity, because I like you, I really like you.”

Lin Sui choked and stammered apologies, his tears making his pronunciation unclear, and in the end, all that was left were the words “I like you.”

Gu Nian’s eyes gradually turned red, and he gently wiped away Lin Sui’s tears, bowing his head to kiss his swollen eyes.

“Thank you, Lin Sui, thank you for choosing me, thank you for not abandoning me.”

Gu Nian kissed Lin Sui, reverently like a believer kissing a god.

Lin Sui cried in Gu Nian’s arms for who knows how long before slowly recovering. He hung limply on Gu Nian, still sobbing, his amber pupils brighter after being washed by tears, shining in the sunset.

Gu Nian supported his waist and asked softly, “Can you still walk back?”

Lin Sui’s emotions had stabilized, and his ears turned red when he heard this, “Yes, I can.”

To prove the credibility of his words, he pushed away Gu Nian’s hand and took a few steps forward.

Suddenly thinking of something, Lin Sui suddenly turned around and stuffed something into Gu Nian’s hand with lightning speed.

“Look at it when we get back.” Seeing Gu Nian about to open it, Lin Sui blushed and added awkwardly, “Look at it secretly when we get home, don’t let me see it.”

Gu Nian’s hand, which was about to open the envelope, paused, then he suddenly raised his head, and his dark eyes lit up, “You said, get home?”

Lin Sui was facing away from the sunset, and the orange afterglow reddened his eyes. He pursed his lips, and a small dimple appeared at the corner of his mouth.

“Yes, get home.”

“Gu Nian, let’s go back to our home tomorrow.”