Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Only You
The hesitation in Tang Yuxiu’s eyes was like a sharp blade, stabbing fiercely into Gu Yan’s heart.
Two people, a man and a woman, alone for a night, what else could they do?
She was foolish to still hold onto a tiny hope that he would explain. In the end, the truth remained unchanged. She couldn’t even deceive herself.
"Tang Yuxiu, as a man, you should have the courage to take responsibility. Since you have another woman, and she’s going to become your fiancée, don’t come messing with me. You can keep me as your concubine. If you need, I can perform the duties of a concubine because it’s what I owe you. But you can’t expect me to give you my feelings simultaneously.
"Being a concubine already means having no freedom and no dignity. The only thing I can hold onto is my heart, and I don’t want to lose it too. So, Tang Yuxiu, stop saying things that would lead to misunderstandings, because I could easily fall into them."
Gu Yan lowered her eyes, losing her appetite, and put down her chopsticks, standing up.
She wanted to go upstairs to rest; facing Tang Yuxiu was exhausting.
Why couldn’t they get along well? Why did it always quickly turn cold between them?
Her heart felt quite heavy.
Just when they both thought there was hope, things always seemed to regress swiftly, as if the good moments before were all fake.
"Gu Yan, stop!"
Tang Yuxiu commanded in a deep voice.
Gu Yan halted her steps, turning to look at him with indifference, "What else is there?"
Tang Yuxiu suddenly stood up, the chair making a moderate sound as it moved.
He walked towards her with a solemn expression, stopping in front of her. She, pressing against the dining table, couldn’t understand his actions.
Tang Yuxiu’s eyes were deep but extremely earnest.
"Gu Yan, just believe me, I can tell you that I was just drunk that night and nothing happened with Nie Rong. Even if she woke up in my bed the next day, I have confidence in my self-control, I would never touch her!"
Even with that trace of red on the sheets, he firmly believed that besides Gu Yan, he couldn’t allow himself to touch any other woman, not even when he wasn’t fully conscious!
Gu Yan was stunned, not expecting Tang Yuxiu to say such words to her.
He assured her that nothing happened with Nie Rong, but on what grounds was he making this promise?
Such firm commitments were made only to those one cared about...
Suddenly, Gu Yan’s heart raced rapidly. Did she, in Tang Yuxiu’s heart, gain enough weight for him to make such an assurance?
Tang Yuxiu looked at her startled face and continued, "I won’t get engaged to Nie Rong. No one can force me. Gu Yan, listen to me clearly. The only person I want now is you!"
Not just now, but in the future, he would only ever want her!
For him, once decided, it’s for a lifetime, never changing!
Gu Yan was inwardly shaken, looking at him in disbelief. It took a long time before she found her voice, "You’re not joking?"
"Do I look like someone who jokes?" Tang Yuxiu’s eyes fixed steadily on her, never looking away.
Gu Yan shook her head blankly, mumbling, "No, you don’t."
Tang Yuxiu, such a serious and uptight person, never joked with anyone. He either said nothing or said something serious.
Gu Yan suddenly covered her face with her hands, blinking and then slapped her face with both hands. This slap hit her swollen area directly, causing her cheeks a sharp pain, making her inhale sharply.
It hurt so much!
Her entire face crumpled in pain.
Tang Yuxiu, seeing this, hurriedly pressed her hands down, his tone containing a bit of anger, "What are you doing! Self-abuse?"
A barely noticeable pain flashed in his eyes, but he could only scold her a bit, unable to do much.
However, Gu Yan mumbled in response, "So it wasn’t a dream. It hurts like hell."
Tang Yuxiu was instantly dumbfounded.
How could she be so silly!
"Can’t you use your brain a bit more?"
"I can’t help it. Your sudden behavior is too shocking, I had to question it."
"Hmph, you mean it’s my fault then."
Gu Yan blinked, clearly agreeing with the statement, and Tang Yuxiu glared at her. As he moved his hand, she immediately put on a pitiful face, "It hurts."
Tang Yuxiu, "..."
Why did he fall for such a woman? His judgment was so poor!
Gu Yan lightly bit her lip, looking at him pitifully, "It really hurts..."
She wasn’t lying!
Tang Yuxiu sighed helplessly, "Eat your meal, and after eating, I’ll apply medicine for you."
"It hurts to eat too."
Tang Yuxiu, "... Then what do you want to do?"
"I don’t want to eat anymore."
"Fine, don’t eat then. Wait here, I’ll go upstairs to get the medicine."
"Okay!" Gu Yan watched him leave the dining room, and then...
Then it was as if her mind detached, turning around blankly, sitting down blankly, supporting her head blankly.
Tang Yuxiu just made an indirect confession; he likes her too!
Gu Yan only ever dared to hope that Tang Yuxiu had feelings for her, but she never dared to hope that he would say it out loud, admitting it.
But now, she not only knows his feelings but also heard him say it personally. Isn’t this the legendary dumb luck?
It all feels like a dream, yet the pain on her face clearly reminds her it’s all real.
He hasn’t done anything with Nie Rong, nor will he get engaged to Nie Rong, he promised personally!
Actually, even if he had something with Nie Rong, it wouldn’t be her place to interfere, because at that time, she was nothing, how could a concubine have the right to meddle in the sponsor’s affairs? But he still promised her.
It’s best if nothing happened, so she can rid of the knot in her heart.
That night she waited for him all night, and he was with another woman. Just thinking about it felt uncomfortable, but now it seems much better.
Gu Yan propped her chin up and suddenly started to laugh foolishly to herself.
Tang Yuxiu came downstairs with the medicine and found her laughing for no apparent reason, feeling quite baffled.
"What are you laughing at? Laughing like an idiot."
Gu Yan, "..."
She was wrong, no matter how clearly he shows his feelings, Tang Yuxiu is still Tang Yuxiu, sharp-tongued and annoying!
"Why do you care what I’m laughing at? It has nothing to do with you anyway."
Tang Yuxiu snorted, making it obvious he didn’t believe her. It has nothing to do with him? That’s a lie.
"Bring your face over, I’ll apply the medicine."
He pulled over a chair and sat beside her. Gu Yan moved a bit to face him, "Be gentle, okay?"
"Or do you want to do it yourself?"
"Better let you do it." Gu Yan smiled at him. If her face weren’t hurt, she’d probably look quite flattering and fawning.
A trace of helplessness passed between Tang Yuxiu’s brows as he opened the medicine bottle and took a cotton swab to apply the medicine on her.
No need for her to remind, Tang Yuxiu knew to apply the medicine gently.
"What is this medicine? It’s so cool on my face, feels nice."
"Xiang Linghao made it himself, it’s very effective against swelling. In less than five days, your face will have no traces left."
"That’s so amazing!" Gu Yan exclaimed, "Doctor Xiang is really impressive."
Upon hearing this, Tang Yuxiu gave a cold hum, "You call that impressive? That’s just ignorant."
Gu Yan glared at him in dissatisfaction, "So only you are knowledgeable! Can’t you stop belittling others every time you open your mouth?"
"You need to have something that makes me look up to you." As he said this, Young Master Tang scanned her up and down, with obvious disdain in his eyes.
Gu Yan looked down at her own chest and indignantly hugged her arms tight, "If you look down on me, you’re not allowed to look!"
"I’m not interested anyway."
Gu Yan gritted her teeth, "Do you believe I’ll strangle you!"
"If you want to try, go ahead. If you can strangle me, it would be your skill." His careless words seemed extremely belittling to Gu Yan!
Her self-esteem was hit, she couldn’t endure it!
Especially facing Tang Yuxiu’s high-and-mighty attitude, as if no one was stronger than him, he was begging to be beaten.
Gu Yan was blinded by anger, forgetting Tang Yuxiu was still helping apply medicine to her face. She clenched her hands and quickly reached out to grab his neck.
Tang Yuxiu didn’t expect her to actually make a move. The cotton swab in his hand didn’t withdraw in time, and accidentally poked heavily onto Gu Yan’s face...
"Ah!" Gu Yan screamed miserably, immediately letting go of Tang Yuxiu’s neck and returned to cover her face.
So painful, so painful! Feels like it’s going to burst!
Gu Yan was in such pain she couldn’t say a word, physiological tears kept swirling in her eyes.
Tang Yuxiu was also panicked, tossing the cotton swab aside and put the medicine aside to examine her injury.
"Let me see."
He lifted Gu Yan’s face, her brows furrowed tightly, her left hand went to touch but withdrew, afraid it would hurt more, this feeling was seriously torturous!
Tang Yuxiu looked carefully, still so red and swollen, couldn’t see anything out of it, "I told you not to move when applying the medicine."
"It’s all because of you!" Gu Yan complained, if it weren’t for his annoying mouth, would she have gotten angry enough to make a move!
"Alright, alright, whatever you say goes. I’ll shut up, okay?"
"Hmph!" Gu Yan’s little face was all scrunched up, using a commanding tone to urge him, "Hurry up and apply the medicine!"
Tang Yuxiu held back his own anger, unwilling to explode at Gu Yan, only silently swallowing his irritation.
"Alright."
Young Master Tang was very aggrieved this time, not showing it though.
This time Gu Yan learned her lesson, not actively speaking to Tang Yuxiu. As long as she didn’t talk to him, her temper was excellent, peaceful and quiet.
The rare quiet and calm between the two, Gu Yan gradually enjoyed the tranquility brought by this mode of getting along.
Tang Yuxiu’s gaze was focused, so quiet that it added a bit of warmth, reduced some of the hardness, making Gu Yan feel more comfortable.
His movements were light, and with the good effect of the medicine, Gu Yan didn’t feel much pain in her face.
Tang Yuxiu finished applying medicine to her face, and Gu Yan spoke up, "It would be so great if you could always be this calm."
This was an expression of a person who had gone through those past experiences with him.
Tang Yuxiu looked deeply into her eyes, meaning unclear.
"Raise your clothes." He said, uttering a completely unrelated sentence.