TLCBITAR Chapter 148

Chapter 148: How Can I Chase You Without a Thick Skin?

Seeing his younger brother being snatched away by Pei Yanlie, the domineering CEO, right under his nose, Zhou Jin felt deeply powerless.

Gu Yuanci patted his shoulder soothingly, comforting him, “Your brother is all grown up, it’s time to let go.”

Zhou Jin grunted a dejected “Mm.”

Gu Yuanci took the opportunity to wrap his arm around his waist, asking in a husky voice, “Jin-ge, I want to live with you.”

Zhou Jin’s whole body stiffened, his buttocks clenched suddenly, hesitant, wanting to refuse, yet unwilling to, his face gradually flushing red.

“I understand.” Gu Yuanci released his hand, his eyes filled with dimness, emanating a sense of despondency.

Gu Yuanci forced a bitter smile, his eyes red-rimmed, his voice hoarse: “I won’t force you, I’ll go first.”

Zhou Jin couldn’t bear to see him look like this, and said awkwardly, “Come if you want to.”

A dark gleam flashed in Gu Yuanci’s eyes, the corners of his mouth tilting upward slightly. Jin-ge was just putting on a tough front, but his heart was very soft.

Having been together for so many years, he had long figured out Zhou Jin’s personality.

Zhou Jin sighed, knowing that this man was feigning pity, and helplessly reached out to flick his forehead, softly saying, “Laugh if you want to, don’t hold it in.”

Gu Yuanci really did laugh, reaching out to hug him tightly, his voice filled with joy, “Jin-ge, thank you, I’m so happy. I’ll go home and pack my luggage later, and move in with you tonight.”

Zhou Jin: …

“Don’t worry, I’ll try my best to control myself.” Gu Yuanci kissed the tip of his ear repeatedly, his voice low and husky.

Zhou Jin couldn’t help but retort, “When haven’t you said that before?”

Gu Yuanci chuckled twice, softly saying, “You spoiled me.”

Zhou Jin fell silent. His initial softheartedness had led to this man’s covetousness. He didn’t regret it, and was even deeply immersed in it, unable to extricate himself.

He reached out to caress Gu Yuanci’s smooth cheek, leaning forward until their foreheads touched, and said softly, “You’ve really gone to great lengths to chase me. If your father knew that you were willing to hide in Yucheng as a small boss for the sake of a man, wouldn’t he be so angry that he’d tie you back?”

Gu Yuanci kissed his lips, his eyes flickering slightly, “My older brother will inherit the family business. He won’t mind whether I find a woman or a man.”

“What if one day in the future, he uses money to entice me to leave you?” Zhou Jin teased.

Gu Yuanci laughed, “Then you take the money, and then wait for me to find you, and we’ll elope.”

The two kissed again, their lips and tongues intertwined, exchanging each other’s breath.

Gu Yuanci picked up Zhou Jin and walked up the stairs step by step, Zhou Jin’s arms wrapped around his neck, his breathing gradually becoming heavier.

Gu Yuanci pressed him onto the bed, asking, “Are you hungry?”

Zhou Jin replied in a hoarse voice, “If I say I’m hungry, will you let me go?”

Gu Yuanci caressed the mole beneath his eye, teasingly hooking his lips, “Beg me.”

Zhou Jin glared at him, “The moment we get into bed, you become a different person.”

Gu Yuanci pressed down again, his eyes filled with affection, “Jin-ge, I love you.”

……

On the other side, Zhou Zhou was taken by Pei Yanlie to a high-end restaurant. Before even entering the door, he saw Madam Wen and a woman in a blue qipao standing at the entrance chatting.

The woman was Jiang Xun’an’s mother, Jiang Yun. She held Madam Wen’s arm, her expression carrying a hint of dissatisfaction, “An’an is such a well-behaved child. He was doing so well in the company, how could Yanlie just dismiss him like that!”

Madam Wen patted the back of her hand good-naturedly, and said softly, “Yanlie does things with consideration. I’ll ask him the reason when I get home later. Don’t be too anxious.”

“I heard from An’an that Yanlie has been blinded by a man, so he…”

Before she could finish speaking, she saw the two men walking towards them and immediately fell silent.

Jiang Yun silently sized up the boy next to Pei Yanlie. Phoenix eyes, red lips, fair skin, handsome. He looked very much like the fox spirit her son had mentioned.

It was this boy who had caused her son to lose his job and also lost the opportunity to get close to Pei Yanlie.

Suppressing her anger, she said sarcastically, “Some people’s skin is really thick, still holding onto a man in public.”

Zhou Zhou knew she was indirectly scolding them, rolled his eyes, and raised his hands to wave, letting her see clearly who exactly was holding onto whom and refusing to let go.

“She says you have a thick skin.” Zhou Zhou raised his eyebrows, looking at Pei Yanlie.

Pei Yanlie glanced at her, tightened his grip, and said softly, “How can I chase you without a thick skin?”

Zhou Zhou muttered under his breath, “That’s forcing, not chasing.”

Pei Yanlie looked up at Jiang Yun and said in a low voice, “You can offend me, but don’t offend him.”

Jiang Yun’s face changed instantly, her hand unconsciously gripping Madam Wen tightly.

Madam Wen was still smiling, calmly prying her hand away, and walked slowly to her son.

Zhou Zhou pulled away Pei Yanlie’s hand from his waist, bowed slightly, and obediently called out, “Auntie, good morning.”

“Good boy, haven’t had breakfast yet? Let’s have it together.” After she finished speaking, she turned to look at the restaurant staff, “Please open a private room.”

“Mom, I’ll go with Zhou Zhou.” Pei Yanlie didn’t want certain people to come over and disturb Zhou Zhou’s meal, it would affect his appetite.

Madam Wen looked at Jiang Yun with a troubled expression, hesitant to speak.

Jiang Yun’s face darkened for a moment, then she laughed it off, “You guys eat, An’an just happens to have something to look for me, I’ll go first.”

She walked out of the restaurant in high heels with a cold face, spitting out vicious words, “Looks like that woman Wen Shutang isn’t easy to fool either, putting on an act, smiling tiger!”

She took out her phone from her designer bag and called her son.

“An’an, your Auntie Wen said Yanlie will be going to Yuhua Bar tonight, you get ready, tell Mom if you need any help.”

“Mom, I want to…”

Jiang Yun’s pupils shrank suddenly, and hearing her son’s plan, a wave surged in her heart.

If the plan failed, she and her son would definitely be kicked out of Yucheng.

But, what if it succeeded?

What if it succeeded, her son has no fertility function, even if he and Pei Yanlie slept together, he would only be taken advantage of for nothing.

Jiang Yun pondered for a moment, and advised him not to do anything foolish.

Jiang Xun’an didn’t listen, and cried on the phone, repeatedly saying that he must get Pei Yanlie.

……

Inside the restaurant’s private room, Zhou Zhou changed his lazy posture, sitting upright, smiling at Madam Wen.

Madam Wen also looked at him with a smile, and asked softly, “Are you two sure you want to be together?”

The corners of Zhou Zhou’s mouth twitched slightly, his face almost frozen in a smile, and kicked the man next to him.

Pei Yanlie poured him a glass of water, and the hand under the table held Zhou Zhou’s wrist, caressing it intimately, his fingers occasionally fiddling with the Five Emperors Coin Bracelet.

He looked up straight at Madam Wen, his expression serious, “Mom, you know very well.”

“Zhou Zhou, have you thought it through carefully? Marriage is not child’s play.” Madam Wen picked up her teacup and sipped it.

Zhou Zhou let out a soft “Ah,” how did it suddenly jump to marriage, are you Pei’s so fast?

His face gradually turned red, and he stuttered, not knowing what to say.

Madam Wen saw his hesitation and understood, “Haven’t thought it through yet, right? No rush, you’re still young, take your time.”

Zhou Zhou was a little curious, “Why do you agree to him being with a man… a man?”

Logically speaking, such a large family should be very particular, how could they allow the family’s only heir to marry a man?

A complex light rose in Madam Wen’s eyes, looking at the blue sky outside the window, she said softly, “Because, Yanlie doesn’t belong here, he shouldn’t be bound by these stale ideas.”

Zhou Zhou: …

How did it suddenly become about metaphysics?