Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Chapter 157 The Scorching Sun (56 pages)

Qi Xuan frowned deeply as he looked at Lin Xi, who had her head down in front of him.

His gaze inadvertently fell on Gu Yao, who was curled up on the office sofa playing games, and his brows furrowed even deeper.

Seeing that Qi Xuan was still hesitating, Lin Xi couldn't help but speak up, her tone somewhat anxious, "President Qi, this project is very important. If Chairman Qi's side snatches it, our two months of work will have been wasted."

Qi Xuan frowned, as if he was troubled.

He was well aware of what Lin Xi was saying.

But at this time, if he took A-Yao out, he was afraid that Qi Jin's people would target Gu Yao, not just Qi Jin's people, but also those defeated opponents in the business world. He was always afraid that something would happen to Gu Yao.

His influence has shrunk, and it's mostly concentrated in City B.

But he was even more worried about leaving Gu Yao alone in B City.

Although the boy seems normal now, he hasn't mentioned a word about what happened in the lounge bathroom last time.

It's like I don't remember anything at all.

But he was truly afraid.

He really can't stand Gu Yao leaving his sight right now.

Lin Xi wanted to say a few more words of advice, but Qi Xuan waved his hand and told him to leave.

Lin Xi was a little anxious. The Qi Xuan he knew was definitely not an indecisive person, but now he was being held back by someone.

"Mr. Qi,..."

Qi Xuan looked up at his assistant, his eyes filled with a hint of coldness.

Lin Xiyou's words stuck in his throat.

How could he forget?

The young man in front of me is not someone I can easily manipulate.

The fact that he was able to rival Qi Jin in just a few years was not only due to Qi Jin's intentional or unintentional delegation of power, but also largely due to the young man's iron-fisted approach.

He lowered his head, concealing the unfathomable look in his eyes. "I'm sorry, Mr. Qi, I spoke too much."

Qi Xuan waved his hand, and Lin Xi lowered her head and left the office.

Gu Yao overheard their entire conversation and lost all interest in playing anymore.

What should come will always come.

The boy put down his phone, looked up, and met Qi Xuan's conflicted gaze.

Gu Yao smiled brightly, and Qi Xuan, looking at the young man, couldn't help but curl his lips as well.

The boy got up from the sofa and walked over to Qi Xuan.

The young man's gaze followed the boy until the boy stood still in front of him.

Qi Xuan looked up at the slender yet proud young man in front of him. Gu Yao, under Qi Xuan's focused and sincere gaze, sighed slightly.

"Brother Xuan, is it because of me that you don't want to go on business trips?"

Qi Xuan was taken aback. Under the boy's calm yet helpless gaze, he didn't know what to do.

If I say yes, will it make the person in front of me think too much?

He didn't want to deceive A-Yao if he said no.

Looking at the silent young man, Gu Yao reached out and cupped the young man's handsome and delicate face, leaning down to look at the young man sitting in the chair at eye level, his tone gentle yet helpless.

"Actually, this project is very important, isn't it?"

Qi Xuan looked at the enlarged, exquisite face of the boy in front of him and gave a muffled reply.

Upon hearing Qi Xuan's affirmative answer, Gu Yao smiled with relief and gently kissed the young man's lips.

A kiss devoid of any affection.

A kiss that was meant to encourage.

"Then don't hesitate because of me. You shouldn't be such an indecisive person. I want to be your support, not your burden or a shackle that prevents you from moving forward."

Qi Xuan coldly stared at the slightly trembling eyelashes of the boy in front of him, while a gentle encouragement exploded in his ears.

He reached out and hugged the boy tightly. Gu Yao stumbled as he was pulled, almost falling onto the young man.

Fortunately, he managed to brace himself on either side of the chair at the end.

Before Gu Yao could even catch his breath, the young man nestled his head against his neck like a large dog, rubbing against him. Soft strands of hair brushed against his ears, causing a slight, ticklish sensation.

Feeling the young man's affection, Gu Yao did not struggle and let him hold him.

A young man's somber voice reached her ears, "Then A-Yao, come with me."

Gu Yao was both amused and exasperated. "Senior Qi, you're so clingy!"

Qi Xuan, acting somewhat shamelessly, clung to Gu Yao.

"I'm just clingy, it's A-Yao I'm clinging to anyway, there's nothing shameful about it."

The boy paused for a moment upon hearing this, a hint of sadness appearing in his eyes, and his voice becoming somewhat ethereal, "I also want to stick with Brother Xuan forever."

But, it can’t be done.

Upon hearing this, Qi Xuan, with a comforting tone, reached out and stroked the boy's hair, then placed a kiss on the boy's earlobe. "Then I'll stick to A-Yao for the rest of my life, okay?"

The boy didn't answer, but gently pushed the young man away, stood up, raised his hand to touch his earlobe, and blushed slightly.

With a slightly embarrassed expression.

"Then it's settled. I'll stick with you for the rest of my life."

The boy's eyes sparkled with starlight, his gaze bright, and he easily made a vow to live a lifetime together.

Qi Xuan felt a tremor in his heart but did not notice anything amiss in the boy's words.

He flashed a bright smile, "Alright, then Ah Yao can't go back on his word."

"of course."

It's my whole life, not yours.

Gu Yao's life was very short.

Qi Xuan's life is still very long.

Qi Xuan smiled, stood up and rubbed the boy's head, "Then I'll help A Yao pack his clothes. I heard that the scenery in H City is very beautiful. We'll go together then."

Gu Yao lowered his head and pushed Qi Xuan towards the lounge, "I know, my little nanny, hurry up and pack your things."

The boy's tone was matter-of-fact, tinged with a spoiled arrogance, yet not unpleasant.

Qi Xuan smiled helplessly and packed his things for the trip in the lounge.

When it comes to matters concerning a young person, he prefers to do things himself rather than delegate them to others.

Gu Yao gazed at Qi Xuan's retreating figure with focused and gentle eyes, as if trying to etch every detail of the young man into his soul.

I am sorry.

Late autumn in City B already carries the chill of winter, while late autumn in City H is bathed in bright sunshine.

Even the roadside green belts are still green.

Gu Yao looked out the window at the scenery rushing past, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted.

Qi Xuan flipped through the documents and sensed that the boy beside him wasn't very interested. He closed the documents and carefully observed the boy's expression.

Gu Yao felt the intense gaze beside him and turned his head in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Qi Xuan looked at the boy, whose expression remained unchanged, and shook his head. "It's alright. Ah Yao, wait for me at the hotel later, okay? I'll have Lin Xi accompany you."

Lin Xi, who was driving, disagreed and frowned, wanting to politely decline, but Qi Xuan made the final decision without giving him any room for rebuttal.

Gu Yao raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, looking at Lin Xi who was driving in front, a hint of amusement in his eyes, his voice so gentle it could melt water, "Alright, then I'll trouble Assistant Lin."

Lin Xi frowned, but still responded politely, "Mr. Gu, it's no trouble at all."

The boy didn't say anything more, he just smiled.

To be honest, it's really satisfying to see someone who dislikes you but still has to treat you with utmost respect.

Gu Yao is feeling exactly that way right now.

I love the way you can't stand me, but you can't do anything about it.

Are you angry?

Hmm, he does have the potential to be a seductive concubine.