"Why?" Gu Qiu calmed down and looked at Chen Yan.
Although Chen Yan wasn't a woman of breathtaking beauty, she was pleasant to look at. Moreover, because of her good figure, she was very feminine. A woman's charm doesn't only lie in her face; her figure and temperament account for a significant proportion.
When Gu Qiu touched her sensitive area, an irrepressible desire ignited in his body.
It was a primitive possessive desire, but Gu Qiu was still very calm and was unwilling to force any woman. He had a rough understanding of Chen Yan's background. A woman like Chen Yan must have suffered a lot. How could he have the heart to add salt to her wounds?
Chen Yan didn't dare to look directly into his eyes and said in a low voice, "Don't do this. We two really aren't suitable. If you are willing, let me be your elder sister!"
Gu Qiu held her shoulder. "I understand. Did he bully you again?"
Chen Yan shook her head. "No. He's been nice to me."
"I don't believe it!" Gu Qiu stood up and pulled Chen Yan's hand. "You have been so good to their mother and son. Why would he bully you? What's so great about the son of a former deputy county magistrate? Come on, I'll go with you to reason with them!"
Chen Yan became anxious. "No. Gu Qiu, listen to me."
Gu Qiu drank alcohol tonight and was very strong. "No, I definitely can't let anyone bully you again."
Chen Yan suddenly knelt down. "Gu Qiu, please, don't go to him!"
Only then did Gu Qiu stop and help Chen Yan up.
"Why are you doing this? You work hard for the Li family without complaint and still have to endure such bad treatment. This isn't the old society. You can leave him."
"He's just a disabled person and can't do anything. I can't abandon him."
"So, did he drive you out again?"
"No. I just don't want to go back myself." Chen Yan held Gu Qiu's hand. "Don't be angry, okay?"
Gu Qiu vaguely guessed something and said to Chen Yan, "Then just stay at my place!"
The house Gu Qiu rented was a two-bedroom, one-living room apartment, and the environment was also good. Chen Yan had nowhere to go; otherwise, she wouldn't have come to Gu Qiu's place. Gu Qiu led her to the other room. "See if you like it? Is there anything else you need? I'll buy it tomorrow."
Chen Yan said, "No need. I'll just make do and sleep. I'll leave after a few days."
Seeing Gu Qiu standing at the door, Chen Yan said, "Go to sleep. We still have to go to work tomorrow."
Only then did Gu Qiu go back and bring a blanket over. "Good night!"
Chen Yan raised a smile, seemingly forgetting the sadness just now. Gu Qiu's heart stirred slightly, and he quietly withdrew.
After taking a bath and lying on the bed, he couldn't fall asleep no matter what.
Recently, he thought a lot. The matters of the Investment Promotion Office, Chen Yan's matters, and the death of Deputy County Magistrate Li seemed to have continuous hidden circumstances. Could all of this have been deliberately caused by someone?
At eleven o'clock at night, Gu Qiu received a call. It was from his second uncle. "I'm in Nanchuan. Come over immediately. Nanchuan Hotel."
Second Uncle was in Nanchuan?
Gu Qiu's heart jumped, and without saying a word, he jumped out of bed.
He quickly got dressed. When he went out, he passed the room where Chen Yan was sleeping. The door was ajar, and the light was on inside. Gu Qiu didn't disturb her and hurried out.
Chen Yan heard the sound and felt it was strange. It was so late. Where was he going?
She put on her clothes and came to the window. Seeing Gu Qiu walking towards the gate of the community, Chen Yan shook her head. This guy couldn't hold it in and went to philander, could he?
Thinking of the complex relationship between herself and Gu Qiu, Chen Yan let out a long sigh.
"You are going to be someone important. Elder sister isn't worthy of you."
It was over forty kilometers from Anping to Nanchuan.
Gu Qiu hailed a taxi and headed straight for Nanchuan.
Nanchuan Hotel.
Two guards were standing at the door. Seeing Gu Qiu, they saluted sharply.
Gu Qiu nodded and pushed the door in.
"Uncle, I'm here!"
Second Uncle stood up, held Gu Qiu's shoulder, and gently patted it a few times. "Good boy. You're getting stronger and stronger. It seems your life in Nanchuan isn't bad."
Gu Qiu smiled. "You all sent me here. What else could I do if I didn't take care of myself?"
"Why? Do you have complaints?"
Second Uncle pointed to the sofa. "Sit!"
Gu Qiu said, "What complaints? You make me sound like a complaining woman. Say, why did you come in such a hurry this time? What arrangements are there?"
Second Uncle also sat down. The guard poured a glass of water for both of them. "First, tell me about your situation in Anping."
Gu Qiu recounted everything truthfully.
When Gu Qiu mentioned that there might be doubts about the death of Deputy County Magistrate Li, Second Uncle's eyebrows furrowed. "Don't act rashly on this matter. Your task is to establish yourself in Nanchuan. Also, Secretary Du of the Nanchuan Municipal Committee is a person worth winning over. His son, Du Xiaoma, is about the same age as you."
Gu Qiu asked, "Could there be any changes above?"
"Your father might come to Nanyang Province next year. This news mustn't be leaked out for now."
"Understood!" Gu Qiu replied.
"Will you stay here tonight?"
Second Uncle shook his head. "It depends on the situation. Maybe I'll leave immediately. I came just to see you by the way and give you some information."
Gu Qiu said, "Pay attention to rest. Don't work too hard."
Second Uncle laughed. "Why are you like your aunt? When did you become so wordy? A man standing in this world should do something magnificent and great. Don't learn this kind of indecisive womanish heart."
"Understood, Uncle. If there's nothing else, then I'll go back first."
Second Uncle nodded. "Be careful on the road. If you need anything, contact me."
"Don't worry. I can handle it." Gu Qiu waved his hand and left Nanchuan Hotel.
Second Uncle looked at his back and muttered, "I don't know if Big Brother's decision is right or not. Can this kid handle it? In such a big Nanyang Province, there isn't even anyone to look out for him."
When Gu Qiu returned to the rental house, it was almost three o'clock in the morning.
As soon as he turned on the light, Chen Yan was sitting on the sofa. "You're back?"
Gu Qiu was startled. "Why are you sitting here? You scared me to death. So sudden and startling. Isn't there an air conditioner in the room? Is it hot?"
Chen Yan was wearing a strappy nightdress and was hugging a pillow, leaning on the sofa. "No. I saw you go out and was a little worried."
Gu Qiu walked over and sat down. "Worried about what?"
Chen Yan looked at him, seeming somewhat suspicious. She sniffed. "Didn't you go outside to find that kind of girl?"
Gu Qiu couldn't help but laugh and cry. "Do I look like that kind of person, Sister Chen Yan?"
"Then where did you go?"
Gu Qiu yawned. "Sleep! Sleep! I'm so sleepy!"
Chen Yan looked at him and muttered, "This guy!"