Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Third Master Was Touched
Chapter 239: Third Master Was Touched
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“I won’t!” Ji Chi blinked, half in jest and half serious. “I just want to hold Jiang Junlin’s heart in my hands.”
Gu Ci furrowed her brows, thinking about the previous life, feeling somewhat uncomfortable. “My brother has a strong sense of pride and is very proud. If you want his heart, you’ll have to exchange it with your own.”
But Ji Chi’s love was something ordinary people couldn’t endure.
Ji Chi chuckled lightly, his voice tinged with sadness but excitement in the dark night. “Do you like dogs or cats?”
The topic changed too quickly, and Gu Ci didn’t immediately grasp it, but she answered honestly, “I like cats.”
Unfortunately, Lu Zhiyuan didn’t like cats.
“I like dogs!” Ji Chi said. “Cats, you see, are delicate, aloof, and some breeds are hard to handle. They sleep by your side when they’re happy, but they’ll stay far away when they’re not. Dogs, on the other hand, are different. Regardless of the breed, they are obedient and loyal. Their owner means everything to them.”
“Great, then let’s raise dogs,” Gu Ci said.
“Reasonable choice!” Ji Chi blinked. “1 also prefer to cage them rather than letting them roam freely.”
Gu Ci blurted out, “Then don’t torment pets.”
Ji Chi smiled but didn’t reply. After spending an hour with Gu Ci, he left the hospital. Gu Ci held Lu Zhiyuan’s hand but couldn’t sleep. She was constantly worried about Lu Zhiyuan’s condition, whether it would worsen, and couldn’t fall asleep at all.
Lu Zhiyuan slept until eight in the morning, slowly waking up with a splitting headache. He swallowed two pain relievers, feeling slightly better but still sweating on his forehead.
Gu Ci was concerned about a possible concussion and any aftereffects. She insisted that he stay awake for a checkup. The doctor couldn’t find any problems other than noticing significant fluctuations in the hippocampus, where his memories were stored.
“Will it have any consequences?” Gu Ci asked.
The doctor, also puzzled by this unusual case, inquired further, “Mr. Lu, apart from the headache, do you have any other discomfort?”
Lu Zhiyuan knew that concealing his condition from the doctor would be a grave mistake, but his memory gaps were quite shocking when revealed. “My memory is a bit confused, but other than that, 1 feel fine.”
The doctor found it somewhat challenging and, after a few more questions, concluded, “It might be a lingering effect of the concussion. Rest for the next few days, and it may improve. If the headaches persist, we’ll need to monitor it further.”
“Thank you, doctor.” Gu Ci led Lu Zhiyuan back to the ward. She helped him lie down, and he noticed her tired expression, realizing she hadn’t slept all night.
It was the first day of the new year, and Gu Ci’s condition seemed to be deteriorating.
“Why are you staring at me like that?” Gu Ci asked.
Lu Zhiyuan recalled his character’s jealousy tendencies, huffed in annoyance, turned his face away, and remained silent. Gu Ci cupped his face with both hands. “Why are you angry?”
“You’re cooking for him!” Lu Zhiyuan said irritably. “We agreed you chose me, so you wouldn’t see him again, didn’t we?”
Gu Ci was surprised and amused by this unexpected turn. She couldn’t help but laugh. Lu Zhiyuan glared at her. “Why are you laughing?”
“Lu Zhiyuan, you look so cute when you’re jealous.”
“Gu Ci!” Lu Zhiyuan scolded, but suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest, almost like it had pierced his sternum. Gu Ci hurriedly comforted him. “Don’t get angry. You misunderstood. I’m cooking for him out of consideration for you. I really don’t love the Third Master at all. It’s you 1 find the most adorable.”
Lu Zhiyuan was dumbfounded.
Not in love with the Third Master at all?
Gu Ci felt she had to clarify, and as she did, Lu Zhiyuan seemed to get even angrier, and Li Jiang was probably about to explode. Third Master, you should be happy. AAiss Gu Ci just said she doesn’t love you at all. You should be thrilled!
Perhaps it was Li Jiang’s expression that made Lu Zhiyuan laugh. He hugged her, smiling brilliantly, and leaned in to kiss Gu Ci. For some reason, he even bit Gu Ci, “You’re so good. Don’t fall for him, just keep looking at me.”
“Okay, I’ll keep looking at you!” Third Young Master had said something similar. Gu Ci felt her heart soften. “Do you like me?”
“I do!” Lu Zhiyuan said firmly. Since he had said he liked her, Gu Ci had to hear “I like you” from him every day, as if it were a promise and a guarantee. He had gotten used to saying it.
Li Jiang was finally satisfied. Honestly, Third Master had been playing the role of Third Young Master recently and was truly nailing it. From his tone to his temperament, he was just like Third Young Master, and it was getting hard to tell what was real and what was an act.
Unable to contain her curiosity, Gu Ci asked him, “Third Master mentioned that you share memories, that whatever we do, he knows, and what he and 1 do, you also know. Is that true?”
“I’m lying to you!” Lu Zhiyuan said expressionlessly. “I don’t like it when you bring up Third Master.”
Third Master was clearly jealous, and Li Jiang was both happy and embarrassed for Third Master. Third Master, you better hope you never mess up, otherwise, this will be very awkward.
“Alright, I won’t bring it up, but…” Gu Ci pretended to be casual, “last night, before he lost consciousness, he actually called me Cici.’ It’s very strange because he has always called me ‘Gu Ci,’ using both my first and last names, which felt very unfamiliar.”
Lu Zhiyuan stayed silent.
Playing a role so convincingly meant that he might forget himself as Third Master. Some habits were hard to change, like how he consistently called her “Cici.”
Last night, he almost called her “Cici” several times.
Gu Ci hugged Lu Zhiyuan’s neck and kissed his lips. “Lu Zhiyuan, does Third Master… like me too?”
“No, he doesn’t like you at all!” Lu Zhiyuan said firmly, keeping his character intact. He kissed Gu Ci passionately, his eyes filled with desire. “The person who likes you the most is me!”
Gu Ci felt a twinge of disappointment deep inside.
Lu Zhiyuan knew that to play a role, he had to suppress his emotions and fully immerse himself in Third Young Master’s character. However, he felt that if he continued like this, he might crash.
So, Lu Zhiyuan strategically acted jealous and cold. He wore a stern expression and said, “Since you like him so much, why didn’t you choose him? Why did you have to choose me? Gu Ci, are you just pitying me? The truth is, you’ve always liked him.”
He thought that playing a cold and distant Third Master was easier. He just didn’t have to speak as much.
“Lu Zhiyuan, you’ve misunderstood.” Gu Ci said softly, “1 love you. I chose you even before your competition.”
Lu Zhiyuan remained silent, not saying a word, facing away from Gu Ci, and maintaining an expressionless demeanor. If this had been a month ago, her words would have left him unfazed.
Third Young Master, on the other hand, would have been overjoyed.
But now, he couldn’t quite discern whether this pent-up frustration was part of the act or real. His emotions were slowly spiraling out of control within the role he was playing, and Lu Zhiyuan knew something was not right.
Gu Ci held his hand, interlocking their fingers. “Are you really angry?”
She was always so accommodating to him, and the more she did, the more frustrated Lu Zhiyuan felt. He was well aware that Gu Ci’s emotions were all meant for Third Young Master, not him!
Life was like a play, and the play was like life!
Lu Zhiyuan, this isn’t really your life after all..