Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Do You Want to Try It?
Chapter 172: Do You Want to Try It?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
On the campus of University A, bathed in the bright sunlight, Gu Ci sat by the window, attending the class. The political lecture was quite dull, and she found herself struggling to stay awake. She sent a few text messages to Lu Zhiyuan, but they seemed to disappear into thin air, receiving no response.
Gu Ci’s morning classes were full, while the afternoon was free. Ziyu had classes throughout the day. Gu Ci headed home first and decided to call Lu Zhiyuan. After three rings, he picked up. “What’s up?” he asked.
“I have no classes this afternoon, how about a date?” Gu Ci inquired.
There was a long silence on Lu Zhiyuan’s end, a silence that made Gu Ci think he might decline. “Sure, I’ll come pick you up,” he finally said.
“Great!”
Gu Ci was a diligent student, uninterested in romance; her focus was on her studies. After a conversation with Zhou Jinjin last night, she had even read an e-book on how to date.
Between her and Lu Zhiyuan, it was him who took the initiative.
When she first started anew, she had vowed to pursue Lu Zhiyuan, but what had she actually done? Gu Ci racked her brain, but couldn’t recall anything significant she had done to pursue him.
Publicly confess her feelings?
That would merely be a way to make up for regrets from her past life.
After taking a shower, Gu Ci dried her hair. She had naturally curly, chestnut-colored hair that she had styled nicely. She tied a blue-green ribbon onto her braided hair, giving her a fresh and gentle appearance that balanced out her cool demeanor. She chose a floral skirt, white sneakers, and draped herself in a beige windbreaker, looking both beautiful and elegant.
When Lu Zhiyuan arrived at the Blue Fields Villa, he saw Gu Ci, a stunning beauty, waiting at the door. She was naturally gorgeous, now in her blooming youth, and she had put on delicate makeup. Standing in the autumn breeze with her scarf fluttering, she looked like a painting.
With a smile, she outshone a thousand landscapes in Lu Zhiyuan’s eyes.
In his eyes, there was a glint of amusement, and the previous day’s madness and anger were completely absent in her presence.
“Do 1 look good?” Gu Ci asked.
“Very good,” Lu Zhiyuan generously praised her. Among all the girls he had seen, Gu Ci was the most beautiful, growing from childhood into her present beauty. “Where would you like to go?”
“I want to go hiking.”
This idea coincided with Lu Zhiyuan’s thoughts. As a globally renowned racing driver, he attracted attention easily, and their previous movie date had been a lesson.
Autumn was the perfect time for viewing ginkgo trees; hiking, enjoying flowers, and taking in the scenery suited his taste.
The two headed to the Bodhi Mountain, just a fifty-minute drive away.
“I sent me more than a dozen messages on WeChat today, and you didn’t reply,” Gu Ci remarked.
“I was just about to reply when you called,” Lu Zhiyuan lied. After his argument with Lu Ze yesterday, he had woken up with lingering anger. A rigorous three-hour training session left him with no time to check his phone. Seeing Gu Ci’s messages later had helped soothe his irritation, as they were just routine pictures and updates—Gu Ziyu making breakfast, shots of the courtyard flowers, complaints about boring political classes. Lu Zhiyuan also noticed a pattern: Gu Ci only messaged him during the day, never at night.
These daily exchanges helped ease the resentment and jealousy in Lu Zhiyuan’s heart.
“Why did you suddenly think of going on a date?” Lu Zhiyuan asked, his smile holding a hint of playfulness.
“I missed you,” Gu Ci said.
Lu Zhiyuan licked his lips, a smile reflecting in his eyes. “Gu Ci, did you smear honey on your lips? So sweet.”
“Do you want a taste?” Gu Ci replied.
Lu Zhiyuan was speechless.
Looking at his speechless expression, Gu Ci realized that she had been influenced by the cheesy romance tips and phrases she had read the previous night. Such words indeed sounded cringeworthy when spoken aloud.
“What kind of fancy book did you read?”
Lu Zhiyuan teased. Her attempt to flirt failed, leaving her a bit frustrated.
Gu Ci felt a bit sulky and responded, “Read fewer of those fancy books. They don’t suit you; they lower your IQ.”
“Oh…” Gu Ci’s enthusiasm for learning how to date seemed to have been dampened by Lu Zhiyuan’s remark. Looking at her gloomy expression, Lu Zhiyuan sensed her effort.
Despite being deliberate, her efforts were touching in their unfamiliarity.
She was trying hard to please him.
Since her birthday, Lu Zhiyuan hadn’t had a single day of ease. The matter between her and Third Master gnawed at him, making him angry, jealous, and defeated. His proud nature couldn’t accept anyone treating him as a replacement for Third Master.
Jealousy tormented him day by day. He wanted a commitment from Gu Ci, a declaration that she didn’t like Third Master and only liked him, but he had failed.
Jealousy tormented him day by day. He longed for a promise from Gu Ci, hoping she would utter the words that she didn’t like Third Master, only him. But he had failed.
Gu Ci had said they were the same person!
Lu Zhiyuan found this laughable, not understanding why Gu Ci saw them as a single entity. His pride prevented him from accepting the reality that she loved both of them. He couldn’t bear losing to Third Master either.
Until he came to a realization!
Since he couldn’t let go, he would fight, snatch, and erase the memories of Third Master from her heart.
He would never accept Gu Ci’s love for both of them. However, he would make Gu Ci understand that he and Third Master were not the same person and make her choose.
The two arrived at Bodhi Mountain and parked the car.
Lu Zhiyuan pulled her close, kissing her lips. He had been wanting to do this since they were at the Blue Fields Villa. Gu Ci responded to his kiss with tenderness. In the confined space, the only sound was that of their deepening kiss. Gu Ci gripped his collar, and he guided her emotions.
“Did your book teach you how to kiss?” he asked in a husky voice.
Blushing, Gu Ci shook her head. Lu Zhiyuan smirked mischievously. “Let me teach you.”
“I want to be in a relationship with you. Will you teach me?” Gu Ci inquired.
Lu Zhiyuan’s smile turned bewitching. “I’d be delighted.”
Gu Ci’s mood instantly lifted. They held hands and climbed the mountain together. She wisely refrained from mentioning Third Master; if she did, he would undoubtedly explode. For now, Gu Ci set aside her worries and enjoyed the beauty of autumn.
Bodhi Mountain was covered in ginkgo trees, a popular spot for photography. The large expanse of golden leaves turned the mountain into an autumn wonder. It wasn’t a major tourist attraction, mostly visited by locals wanting to capture the scenery, so the crowd wasn’t overwhelming.
“Consider this as making up for your birthday,” Lu Zhiyuan said while leading her up the mountain. “If Lu Shijie hadn’t caused trouble, your birthday wouldn’t have been such a mess.”
“Making up for my birthday? Does that mean no gift?” Gu Ci asked.
Lu Zhiyuan lifted her hand and shook the bracelet he was wearing. “This doesn’t count?”
“It doesn’t!”
Lu Zhiyuan turned his head and planted a kiss on her lips. “This young master’s kiss is a gift that countless women dream of. I’m being generous.”
Gu Ci was speechless.
The confident, proud, and self-absorbed Lu Zhiyuan was back.
The two spent their date on Bodhi Mountain, not avoiding the crowd. On weekdays, the mountain was mostly frequented by middle-aged and elderly people, so their presence didn’t cause much of a stir. Gu Ci stood amidst the fallen leaves while Lu Zhiyuan took photos.
He had great photography skills, and each shot looked like a poster. Gu Ci’s gentle appearance blended perfectly with the ginkgo trees; she was more beautiful than the scenery. Lu Zhiyuan felt a flutter in his heart.
“Let’s take a photo together!” Gu Ci pulled him in and asked a tourist to take their picture. The visitors coming for the scenery were all good at photography, and both Gu Ci and Lu Zhiyuan were satisfied with the result..