The Delicate Cannon Fodder Is Coveted By Her Ex-Husband In The Love Show Chapter 28
byChapter 28 Taking Care of His Wife is What He Does Best
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Pei Huaixue angrily pushed Gu Minghe away, lifting his leg to try and kick him off the bed.
However, the moment his leg moved, the reddened skin on his thigh stung, making him let out a soft gasp. He lowered his gaze and saw that his pale, soft flesh was covered in finger marks, bite marks, and other indescribable traces.
His face flushed, overwhelmed with shame and indignation.
“What exactly did you do to me?”
His legs still felt sticky, and he shamefully pressed them together.
Gu Minghe leaned closer, pulling out a tissue to gently wipe him clean, bit by bit. His movements were practiced, clearly not his first time.
Pei Huaixue thought about how many times Gu Minghe must have secretly taken advantage of him in the middle of the night, and his face turned as red as a ripe cherry. “Gu Minghe, you went too far! How could you do this without my permission?”
His voice was soft and gentle; even when he was angry, it sounded like he was pouting.
Gu Minghe remained silent for a moment, then asked seriously, “Then, can I have your permission?”
“Of course… not…”
Pei Huaixue had initially wanted to say yes, but the memory of that terrifying dream made him immediately change his mind.
He pretended to be extremely angry, lightly kicking Gu Minghe’s chest. “We are divorced now. We can’t do this anymore. Get down and go back to your own bed.”
Tears still clung to the corners of his eyes as he spoke, staining his eye-tails red. His beautiful little face was tightly scrunched up, and his complexion was somewhat pale.
He had just woken up from a massive panic attack, and his breathing was still unsteady, so naturally, there was no strength in his feet.
The small kick landed on Gu Minghe like a kitten kneading dough, soft as a marshmallow that melts instantly in the mouth.
The moment his cold sole touched Gu Minghe, it was immediately grasped tightly by the man’s large hand. He placed Pei Huaixue’s foot against his chest to warm it, frowning slightly. “Baby, why are your feet so cold?”
It wasn’t just his soles that were cold; every inch of Pei Huaixue’s skin was chilly, and his body was still trembling slightly. It was clear he had suffered a great shock, and the deep fear in his eyes was impossible to hide.
This wasn’t the first time Gu Minghe had seen Pei Huaixue like this.
Since the divorce, the look Pei Huaixue gave him always carried a hint of lingering fear, as if he was terrified that Gu Minghe might suffer some harm.
Pei Huaixue was clearly the one who was fragile and needed his protection, yet this weak person seemed intent on shielding him under his own thin wings, protecting him from harm.
Gu Minghe lowered his eyes, his expression unreadable. He pulled the person into his arms and asked gently, “What kind of nightmare did you have to cry like this?”
Pei Huaixue pursed his lips. The tears he had managed to hold back now fell again, fueled by Gu Minghe’s concern and his own distress.
Thinking of the terrifying scene in the dream, he feared it would become reality, and the more he thought about it, the harder his tears fell.
Gu Minghe gently patted his back, soothing him little by little. Only then did Pei Huaixue slowly calm down. Exhausted from crying, he nestled in Gu Minghe’s arms, sobbing intermittently until fatigue washed over him, and he slowly drifted back to sleep.
The soft breathing of the little cat sounded near his ear. Gu Minghe maintained the same posture, afraid to move lest he wake the person up again.
His dark eyes grew deeper and more profound in the night. He quietly watched Pei Huaixue, who looked uneasy even in sleep, his heart seized by something that caused a sharp ache.
What exactly was making Pei Huaixue so distressed?
The next day, when Pei Huaixue woke up, he was still nestled in Gu Minghe’s arms.
A knock came from the door—the staff reminding them that the live broadcast was about to start and they needed to remove the cloth covering the camera.
Normally, Gu Minghe woke up early and would have already removed the cloth without needing a reminder, but today, he had stayed in bed with Pei Huaixue.
Opening his eyes, he looked at Pei Huaixue’s still-flushed face and kissed his wife’s lips.
“Baby, good morning.”
Pei Huaixue felt a little dazed.
This ordinary action, which they used to perform every morning upon waking, gave him the illusion that he and Gu Minghe were not divorced.
But the fact was, they were divorced.
And he couldn’t be this close to Gu Minghe.
Pei Huaixue struggled to get up and put some distance between them, but the moment he moved, the person beside him pressed him back down.
Gu Minghe looked serious. His palm touched Pei Huaixue’s forehead, and he said worriedly, “You’re burning up. Stay still. I’ll take your temperature.”
Gu Minghe took out the thermometer and checked Pei Huaixue’s temperature.
39°C.
He had a fever.
No wonder Pei Huaixue felt so cold last night; he must have caught a chill then. Gu Minghe’s face showed self-reproach. He was right beside him, yet he hadn’t taken proper care of him. No wonder his wife wanted a divorce.
He wasn’t doing well enough.
“Baby, you’re sick. Lie here and rest. I’ll go down and tell the staff.”
Sick?
Pei Huaixue thought groggily. No wonder he felt hot and his head was spinning.
Before leaving, Gu Minghe pulled the cloth off the camera so the live broadcast could proceed normally.
As soon as the stream for this camera angle opened, viewers saw Pei Huaixue lying weakly in bed. His cheeks were flushed, his eyes were hazy, and his lips were pale. He looked like a ravaged ragdoll, devoid of vitality.
– Holy crap, what happened last night? After just one night, why does Pei Huaixue look like this?
– Gu Minghe couldn’t have lost control and hurt Pei Huaixue, could he?
– CEO Gu is so ungentlemanly! Look at the state he’s left Pei Huaixue in. So inconsiderate! No wonder Pei Huaixue prefers Elder Brother.
– CEO Gu, that’s not how you pursue someone! How are you going to beat Elder Brother like this?
– I have to say, Pei Huaixue looks so hot right now, hehe.
The netizens didn’t know Pei Huaixue was sick. Seeing him lying there with a feverish blush, they couldn’t help but imagine all sorts of scandalous things.
Currently, Pei Huaixue’s live stream was no longer dominated by anti-fans.
Last night’s trending search caused the Gu-Pei shippers to rise unexpectedly. Many casual viewers started shipping them, and now CP fans accounted for the majority of the live stream audience, all there to watch for sweet moments.
Just then, the door opened.
Gu Minghe walked in, holding a cup of hot water.
He helped Pei Huaixue sit up, letting him lean against his shoulder. “Drink some hot water first.”
Pei Huaixue didn’t have the strength to refuse and could only obediently sit up and let Gu Minghe feed him water.
A few drops of clear water spilled from the corner of his lips. Pei Huaixue coughed lightly, feeling so uncomfortable he was close to fainting.
Gu Minghe was heartbroken, gently patting the shoulder of the person in his arms, trying to make him feel better.
“Good boy. Take your medicine after breakfast, and then get some good sleep.”
Gu Minghe’s voice was very soft and soothing.
He placed the water cup aside and stood up to make breakfast for Pei Huaixue. However, the moment he moved, a small hand silently tugged at the corner of his shirt.
When Pei Huaixue was sick, he became clingier than usual, more prone to acting spoiled, and more dependent on his Husband.
During the month they were divorced, he hadn’t taken good care of himself and had fallen ill countless times.
And Gu Minghe hadn’t been by his side.
Every time he felt miserable, he could only hide and cry alone.
Now, Gu Minghe was right in front of him.
Feverishly confused, he forgot about maintaining distance from Gu Minghe, looking at him with pitiful eyes and whining, “Don’t go.”
Gu Minghe paused.
There was no way he could leave.
The netizens finally realized that Pei Huaixue’s flushed face was due to illness and fever, not because of any embarrassing activities.
The comments section was filled with shame.
– It could also be that Gu Minghe was too fierce and made Pei Huaixue do it until he got a fever!
– I strongly demand they keep the live stream on when they sleep at night! Otherwise, I feel like we’re missing so much!
– Pei Huaixue is sick, and look how heartbroken Gu Minghe is. He’s taking care of Pei Huaixue as naturally as if he were his wife.
– Ahhh, I never expected the aloof CEO Gu to be so gentle with Pei Huaixue!
– The sick little cat doesn’t want the cat servant to leave. Wuwu, so cute. I want to take care of Pei Huaixue too.
– I feel like Gu Minghe is getting off easy!
Pei Huaixue clung to Gu Minghe, preventing him from leaving, so he had to message Su Jin to ask him to cook some porridge and bring it up.
Soon, Su Jin brought the cooked porridge.
Looking at the sick and slightly disoriented Pei Huaixue, Su Jin asked with concern, “Is Xiao Xue alright?”
“Still running a fever.” Gu Minghe touched Pei Huaixue’s forehead, frowning. “Brother Su Jin, thank you for the trouble.”
“What are you saying? Xiao Xue is like a little brother to me. It’s no trouble at all.” Su Jin’s expression was gentle. He placed the porridge down and asked, “Is there anything else I can help with?”
“No need. I can take care of him.”
Even when speaking to Su Jin, Gu Minghe’s words were filled with intense possessiveness.
Su Jin smiled. “Right. You have the most experience when it comes to taking care of Xiao Xue.”
After Su Jin left, the comments were puzzled. What did he mean by that last sentence?
– Why did Su Jin say Gu Minghe has the most experience taking care of Pei Huaixue? Didn’t they just meet on this show?
– The way Su Jin said that, it sounds like they’ve known each other for a long time.
– Pei Huaixue likes Gu Yanchen, so he must have interacted with Gu Minghe more or less, right? Maybe they knew each other before?
– Then, did Gu Minghe come onto the show specifically for Pei Huaixue?
– Oh my god, if that’s true, am I shipping the real deal?!
– It could also be scripted. Many dating shows look passionate on air, but the participants don’t know each other once the show ends. Don’t get too invested, be careful not to be fooled!
Some netizens kindly warned them, but most CP fans were already completely hooked.
Even if it turned out to be fake in the end, at least the feeling they got while shipping them was real!
As a result, a large wave of Gu-Pei shippers flooded the dual live stream voting page, pulling the votes, which had previously been neck-and-neck with the Gu-Su pairing, straight up.
The two couples who had been fighting back and forth all night suddenly saw a gap open up.
The Gu-Pei pairing took the lead.
Originally, the top three couples would get a dual live stream, but the first-place couple would receive a dual dance performance as a bonus. Therefore, they were determined to make Gu-Pei take the top spot no matter what.