Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 129: I already kissed him, so it doesn't count.

Gu Jingyi instinctively wanted to lie down on the bed, but he paused when he reached the bedside.

He glanced at the sofa, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

"what happened?"

Looking at Gu Jingyi, who was standing in the middle of the room for no apparent reason, Liu Haojian felt that he was in a very bad state.

Gu Jingyi snapped out of his daze and smiled, "It's nothing, I was just a little slow to react because I didn't get enough sleep."

Instead of sitting on the edge of the bed as he usually does, he sat on the edge of the sofa.

After all, it always feels a bit strange to lie in bed with a girl around.

Liu Haojian came to ask about what happened last night, which had already caused a huge uproar on Weibo's trending topics.

There are no secrets in the world, and people surfing the internet already know this.

Seeing Gu Jingyi's somewhat dazed state, Liu Haojian suddenly couldn't bear to ask any more questions.

But Gu Jingyi remained silent for a moment before bringing it up on his own initiative.

Just like what was trending on social media, when Gu Jingyi verbally recounted these events, the occasional pauses and moments of stunned silence he made Liu Haojian, who was very empathetic, feel a pang of sympathy.

What she heard was far less impactful than actually seeing the images.

Especially since Gu Jingyi saw himself in the scene, not someone else.

Gu Jingyi didn't go into too much detail with Liu Haojian, just gave a very brief summary: "There was a stalker who booked the presidential suite here in advance specifically to follow me. She's a minor, and she entered my room in the middle of the night. I didn't notice, that's all."

Gu Jingyi's words sounded far less frightening than the actual visual effects.

He omitted all the details, not out of concern for the hotel's interests but to keep them secret.

Gu Jingyi simply didn't want to recall it in detail, nor did he want to talk about it further.

Rather than confiding in others, Gu Jingyi prefers to process things on her own.

He was used to reporting good news but not bad news; Gu Jingyi would only be more specific if it was something happy.

But Liu Haojian completely understood what Gu Jingyi meant; she could comprehend it.

"Is that so? No wonder Weibo exploded this morning."

Liu Haojian covered his mouth and vividly described the riot in the fan groups and on Weibo.

In fact, Gu Jingyi's fans had already heard the news even before it trended on Weibo.

In a well-known private fan group, an account with the ID [奕の私物] is unusually active. This account constantly claims to be Gu Jingyi's wife and boasts that it will investigate whether Gu Jingyi actually has a girlfriend.

Private individuals share resources, and when [Yi's Private Property] entered Gu Jingyi's hotel room, she took a bunch of photos of it as if she were showing it off, treating it like a tourist attraction.

It was very pleasant, just like taking a walk in my own backyard.

She was quickly recognized by sharp-eyed fans, who noticed that the background of the photo she posted was exactly the same as the selfie that Gu Jingyi had posted on Weibo a few days ago.

This caused an uproar in the private fan community. "Is that Bai Kaijin? I've heard so much about him."

"Sister Bai Kai? No wonder she was able to sneak into Gu Jingyi's room."

[Yi's Private Property] did not deny it, and she posted even more enthusiastically.

Every fandom has its own big fans, and Bai Kaijin's influence in the private fandom is no less than that of [Gu Jingyi's Donut] in the casual fandom.

This infamous sasaeng sister was previously the sasaeng sister of EXO's main dancer, Kai.

Their track record is verifiable; each of them is a well-known figure in the private fan community.

The illegitimate child felt that with Bai Kaijin's abilities, sneaking into Gu Jingyi's room was not a big deal.

The news spread quickly, and few of the sasaeng fans could keep quiet after learning about the explosive gossip.

The fans quickly turned Weibo, Douban, and Tieba into tea parties, exchanging information about Gu Jingyi.

Gu Jingyi is notoriously difficult to follow; all the properties he owns are in upscale residential areas with tight security, and non-residents simply cannot enter.

He revealed that the messages he shared on social media were also fragmented and piecemeal.

Let alone getting into his room, even just taking a picture of Gu Jingyi when he's out would be a remarkable achievement.

Even Bai Kaijin, a former EXO sasaeng fan, has never been able to touch Gu Jingyi's businesses despite following him for so long.

With the emergence of stalker [奕の私物], more and more of Gu Jingyi's personal clothing have been continuously revealed over the past two days, like a daily check-in.

The worst thing was that pair of underwear; it first appeared yesterday.

"Falling asleep with my husband's scent on my lips, I'm sure I'll have a good dream tonight."

She brazenly pressed it under her pillow, only to be met with envy from a group of stalker fans with absurd values.

[Teacher, you're eating way too well!]
[I can't spray this, but I really want it.]
Seeing that things were getting increasingly strange, Bai Kaijin went live on Weibo to clarify the situation.

The specific details are twofold: first, she was not in Beijing but on vacation.

Secondly, stealing underwear is going too far and should not be encouraged.

"So that's probably why your illegitimate child came back to try and steal things from your washing machine."

Liu Haojian rested her chin on her hand and told Gu Jingyi some details that had been overlooked.

None of that matters anymore.

Gu Jingyi shook his head; his mind was a complete mess. He was extremely exhausted and desperately wanted to sleep and rest.

The nerve endings are highly excited and completely ignore the body's signals.

When Gu Jingyi was alone in the room earlier, he was so frightened that he was on edge.

He always felt that another illegitimate child would jump out of the room at any moment.

She lunged at him, her expression feverish, wanting to pin him down and kiss him.

As Gu Jingyi closed his eyes, the image of reviewing the surveillance footage kept replaying in his mind. While he was fast asleep, the illegitimate child had been standing so close to him.

She ran her fingers over his eyebrows and eyes, and seeing that he didn't react, she became bolder and kissed him directly.

Gu Jingyi felt nauseous, and his stomach churned.

He wiped his lips with his hand, as if wiping them with a rag, with a hint of disgust.

Liu Haojian has met a lot of people, and her complicated upbringing has taught her to read people's expressions and moods since she was a child.

This isn't about pleasing others, but about understanding their psychology through observation. It's about steer relationships in a direction that benefits oneself and helps one survive.

If it were someone else, they would probably think it was just a small matter after hearing Gu Jingyi's words.

However, Liu Haojian guessed the general situation from Gu Jingyi's behavior just now, and the actual situation was definitely more serious than Gu Jingyi said.

It is highly likely that the illegitimate child kissed Gu Jingyi while he was asleep.

But Liu Haojian didn't refute it; her gaze subtly swept over the weariness in Gu Jingyi's eyes. She smiled gently and brushed it off: "I see..."

Then she changed the subject.

"Are you hungry? Would you like to come down and get something hot to eat?"

"Hmm?" Gu Jingyi looked back. The other person's lips only curved into a slight smile, and his eyes held emotions that Gu Jingyi couldn't understand.

"Wait, aren't you going to film 'One Minute'? It's only been less than an hour since it trended on social media, and Central China is quite far from Beijing."

Suddenly, Gu Jingyi had a flash of inspiration.

He looked at Liu Haojian and said directly, "I understand. You didn't just come to that one tour show. You came to other shows too, you just didn't get such good seats..."

"Shut up! Are you going to eat breakfast or not?" Liu Haojian turned his head away, not daring to look at him. His cheeks were bathed in a hazy golden light from the setting sun, and his earlobes were as red as if they had been kissed by the morning glow.

"What I mean is, if you want to see it next time, you can let me know in advance. I have some insider tickets. They're just sitting there anyway, so I might as well give them to someone who really needs them."

Gu Jingyi smiled for the first time today, his gaze gentle as he looked at the shy girl.

"But then there's no point."

Liu Haojian lowered his head, his voice as soft as a murmur.

"What?" Gu Jingyi didn't hear clearly and asked again.

"It's nothing," Liu Haojian said awkwardly, not wanting to say anything more.

"If you didn't hear me clearly, then forget it," she said, pushing open the door and walking out.

Gu Jingyi chuckled and followed her out.

The breakfast that Liu Haojian took him to was actually morning tea at a teahouse.

The shrimp shumai are translucent and glistening; the chicken feet in soy sauce are so tender that they fall off the bone with a gentle poke of chopsticks; the stir-fried beef noodles are steaming hot; and there's a basket of custard buns.

These were the first dishes served, and their presentation was very appealing.

"Hello, here are our red sausage rice noodles, walnut buns, and beef congee for you."

The waiter carried in trays of food, pulling back the curtain separating the private room. As he left, he politely lowered the curtain again.

Gu Jingyi picked up a chicken foot with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth; it was soft, tender, and delicious.

The chicken feet are coated in fermented bean curd sauce, resulting in a rich and creamy texture.

He ate one, and his appetite was stimulated.

He picked up two more shrimp shumai and put them in his mouth.

The shumai's juicy filling bursts in your mouth, and the meat is springy and delicious.

Gu Jingyi couldn't stop eating for long, and he finished off the entire plate of stir-fried beef noodles.

Liu Haojian was full after eating only one serving of rice noodle rolls and two walnut buns.

She delicately wiped her mouth with a tissue, watching Gu Jingyi eat with great interest.

Although the movements were a bit fast due to hunger, they still looked quite standard.

It's obvious that they have excellent family upbringing and were raised in a pampered environment.

She rested her chin on her hand, carefully observing Gu Jingyi's face. Her expression was serious, unwilling to miss a single expression on his face.

Gu Jingyi's complexion was much better than when they first met, so it seemed her judgment was correct.

More than words of comfort, Gu Jingyi needed a hot meal.

Her gaze was so direct that Gu Jingyi found it hard to ignore.

“Dear Ms. Buffett, your gaze is really too intense. May I order some more? Please stop looking at me like that.”

Gu Jingyi's tone carried a message he himself was unaware of, and his expression was relaxed, unlike anything he had seen when they were alone.

"No, I'm full."

Liu Haojian didn't argue with him about being called "Miss Buffett," as she was used to it by Gu Jingyi. She had become desensitized to it. Sometimes she even felt that this title was a secret known only to her and Gu Jingyi, a special term Gu Jingyi used for her.

"Okay, then I'll eat slowly."

Gu Jingyi nodded and did not order any more dishes.

Soon, he finished off all the remaining food on the table.

Gu Jingyi didn't rush to get up, but instead leaned back in his chair to rest.

With Liu Haojian by my side, I should be safe.

As Gu Jingyi's mind and body relaxed, he felt a throbbing sensation in his temples. Drowsiness and exhaustion almost overwhelmed him.

From yesterday to today, Gu Jingyi worked non-stop from morning till night, and then stayed up all night.

Gu Jingyi had only intended to close his eyes and rest for a while, but as soon as he closed them, his consciousness was plunged into darkness. He sat against the wall and fell into a deep sleep, the first time he had ever fallen asleep outside.

Just then, the waiter appeared again with the food. "Guest..."

Just as the waiter carrying the tray was about to announce the menu as usual, Liu Haojian swiftly grabbed his shoulder.

"..."

The waiter was startled and instinctively stopped making a sound. He looked up and saw Liu Haojian making a "shh" gesture at him, then silently shook his head.

The waiter then noticed that Gu Jingyi was fast asleep, his head drooping and resting in one arm.

Everyone's movements suddenly became lighter.

Han Zhiyu tiptoed to the side, trying to put the plastic bag down as quietly as possible without making a rustling sound.

Actually, the wooden floors in these commercial buildings aren't of very high quality. Some planks creak, and when a waiter accidentally steps on one, they nervously and cautiously move like a slow-moving sloth.

As expected, Liu Haojian suddenly revealed a sly smile.

To understand what the other person needs, all you need is simple observation and putting yourself in their shoes.

Having slept for an unknown amount of time, Gu Jingyi slowly blinked twice. His mind was still slightly foggy and he was a little disoriented upon waking.

Well.

He slowly raised his head and sat up straight, rubbing his slightly sore neck.

...Just now, he fell asleep?
Gu Jingyi subconsciously looked up at his watch and saw that the clock pointed to 12 o'clock. He couldn't help but widen his eyes slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief.

No way...him?

He slept for almost two hours?

He thought that the psychological trauma he had developed was what caused him to wake up suddenly in the middle of the night.

After all, a person's shadow will dissipate more quickly if it is not deepened a second time.

"How long have I slept?"

"About two hours."

"That's alright," Gu Jingyi said, touching the phone next to his watch.

Gu Jingyi thought he had slept for a long time, but thankfully all his worries were unfounded.

"Gu Jingyi, this is Lin Ze. I've arrived at the hotel."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. I'm entrusting this whole matter to you."

"Okay, don't rush to look at the trending topics."

After ending the call, Gu Jingyi felt sleepy again.

"Jianzi, I'm going to sleep a little longer. Wake me up in a bit, and I'll take another nap."

Gu Jingyi, who had stayed up all night, was finally overcome with sleepiness.

Not long after, his breathing became even.

Liu Haojian looked at him with such tenderness and couldn't help but reach out and touch his lips.

"Gu Jingyi, I bet you got kissed by a stalker."

With his signature boyish voice ringing out, Liu Haojian continued speaking.

"You wiped your mouth very hard with a tissue in the hotel today; it's obvious you have PTSD."

"It's okay, everything will be alright."

She paused for a moment, then stood up and kissed Gu Jingyi.

It's not about biting and tearing, but about a gentle touch that ends in a flash.

"The one I kissed doesn't count, except for the one who was a stalker."

Liu Haojian spoke in a somewhat childlike manner, innocent and naive.

In a corner where no one was paying attention, Gu Jingyi's fingertips twitched slightly.

Liu Haojian seemed to sense something, and a smile quietly crept onto his brow...

(End of this chapter)