TNSFC – Chapter 106

Que Yining had actually never seen Gu Shanxue drunk. Gu Shanxue always knew her limits. When she arrived home half-drunk, she would immediately go to the bathroom, and by the time she came out, her eyes would be clear.

This unprecedented sight sparked a desire in Que Yining to tease her.

She almost instantly abandoned her original plan. Playful antics were, of course, best when Gu Shanxue was sober. If Gu Shanxue wasn’t in her right mind, wouldn’t she be playing for nothing?

After the driver dropped them home, Que Yining helped Gu Shanxue sit down on the sofa.

Gu Shanxue wasn’t talking nonsense or being uncharacteristically noisy; instead, she sat quietly, her expression somewhat vacant.

“You’re completely drunk.”

Que Yining smiled and poked Gu Shanxue’s forehead. Gu Shanxue just stared at her blankly, devoid of her usual coldness or composure.

This version of Miss Gu made one really want to bully her. Que Yining placed a small camera on a cabinet and then went to the bathroom.

A warm towel pressed against Gu Shanxue’s flushed cheek. Gu Shanxue resisted for a moment, then, feeling the refreshing coolness, she obediently stayed still.

“Are you uncomfortable?”

Que Yining wrung out the towel and wiped Gu Shanxue’s hands, observing her expression and reactions.

“Mmm.”

Gu Shanxue nodded, her eyes downcast, seemingly very uncomfortable.

Que Yining had only turned on one lamp. The cool white light made the redness that spread to Gu Shanxue’s neck even more pronounced.

Que Yining unbuttoned her collar, intending to get her a glass of water, but Gu Shanxue grabbed her hand.

Gu Shanxue’s grip was surprisingly strong, and she was pulled back down onto the seat.

“What’s wrong, Miss Gu? Drunk and want to take liberties?”

Que Yining said teasingly, her face full of amusement.

She was also laughing inwardly. If Miss Gu saw how clingy and docile she was when drunk tomorrow, she would definitely blush.

Gu Shanxue didn’t reply, merely pursing her lips and looking at her.

Different from her usual cold, solitary moon-like demeanor, a certain persistence was now mixed into her eyes. Even without speaking, her focused seriousness was palpable.

She was looking at her carefully, appearing quite sober.

But only appearing so.

Que Yining didn’t move, allowing Gu Shanxue to look at her. After a long moment, she suddenly spoke, “Who am I?”

Gu Shanxue thought very seriously for a while, then her eyes suddenly sparkled.

She said, “Ningning.”

The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, forming a shy, happy curve.

She added, “I like Ningning.”

Que Yining’s mind went blank for a second. A tingling sensation rose from the depths of her heart, bringing an exquisite palpitation. She broke into a radiant smile, her face glowing beautifully under the light.

Gu Shanxue rarely expressed her love so directly. She usually permeated Que Yining’s life, showing her affection through her actions, and Que Yining appreciated this greatly, knowing that Miss Gu’s reserved nature made it extremely difficult for her to utter sweet words.

Even when drunk, she said she liked her with such precious sincerity. Que Yining’s heart burned, and she could only think how incredibly lucky she was to have met Gu Shanxue.

“How much do you like me?”

Que Yining glanced at the camera, deliberately making a mischievous face, then looked at Gu Shanxue and continued to tease her.

“The most, most.”

If Gu Shanxue hadn’t been drunk, upon hearing this question, she would have certainly chosen her words carefully, perhaps even drafting a response in her mind before speaking.

How much did she like her? Her heart fluttered at the sight of her, and she felt empty when she was away. Que Yining’s smile made her happy, and her tears made her anxious. If Que Yining was in danger, she wished she could take her place. The entire world combined couldn’t outweigh Que Yining’s importance in her heart.

But she was drunk, her thoughts moving with extreme sluggishness. She could only gaze at Que Yining’s face and say, blankly yet earnestly, ‘The most, most.’

If ‘most’ was the ultimate, then ‘most, most’ was the ultimate of ultimates.

Que Yining touched Gu Shanxue’s face, seeing Gu Shanxue looking at her eagerly, her smile widening uncontrollably.

“Mmm, I believe you. I like you the most, most too.”

Gu Shanxue was Que Yining’s only obsession in this world. Because of her existence, illusion became reality.

Hearing this, Gu Shanxue’s face lit up with a proud, lighthearted expression, shedding her mature adult facade, like a young girl deeply in love.

Que Yining seized the opportunity to coax more sweet nothings from Gu Shanxue, unearthing another side of Miss Gu. Things like ‘Ningning is my treasure,’ ‘I want to be with Ningning every day’… The drunk Miss Gu wasn’t shy at all, speaking with righteous conviction.

Waking up the next day, Gu Shanxue, remembering everything, wished she could jump from the thirty-sixth floor on the spot.

Shameful! So shameful!

Seeing her like this, Que Yining rolled around laughing on the bed, teasing her with her own words.

“Aiya, Shanxue, you weren’t this shy yesterday. You said you wanted to—mmph…”

The rest of her triumphant laughter was smothered by red lips. Que Yining’s eyes misted with passion from the kiss. She hooked her arms around Gu Shanxue, not letting her get up.

“Shanxue, how about we’re late today?”

The soft, rosy beauty extended an amorous invitation. Gu Shanxue’s self-control had never been strong enough around her. She quickly sent a message to her assistant Anda and tossed her phone aside.

Anda, also hungover, woke up to the message and received an early morning blow.

Boss, if you say you’re going to be late, just say you’re going to be late! Why do you also need me to contact CEO Que’s assistant to tell them CEO Que will also be late?!

Why! Why!

The assistants at Que Corporation and Lingyao Company who received the message also roared inwardly, “Damn it, why!”

Gossip always travels fastest. Many bosses had been in the private room at Tianshui Haoting last night, and the news that Que Yining and Gu Shanxue were a couple spread quickly.

Ordinary people eagerly consumed the gossip, while the bosses were considering what gifts to send. After all, Que Yining’s personal company was rising strongly, and combined with Gu Corporation, their future was limitless.

The Que family also heard this piece of gossip. Que Hanyi and You Lanqing weren’t particularly surprised; they had sensed it for a while.

Early the next morning, You Lanqing woke up especially early, went to the fresh market to select groceries, and even arranged for high-quality ingredients to be delivered to their home. She then called Que Yining.

“Xiao Ning, come home for a meal. Bring Miss Gu too.”

The past cannot be dwelled upon or pursued. Now that revenge had been exacted and the storm had passed, leaving only ruins, those scars could only be slowly healed by time. But life had to go on. For You Lanqing and Que Hanyi, the soul in their daughter’s body was also, in a way, half a daughter to them. As long as they were alive, this place would still be Que Yining’s home.

“Okay.”

Que Yining told Gu Shanxue about this, and the usually composed Miss Gu became flustered.

“Do Uncle and Auntie have any particular dislikes? I don’t know if they’ll like these. Do I need to buy something else?”

Gu Shanxue opened the trunk, asking for help as if pleading.

Que Yining looked at the trunk full of gifts, couldn’t help but laugh out loud, and held Gu Shanxue’s hand to reassure her.

“Don’t worry, they both like you very much, and they’re very supportive of our relationship.”

Gu Shanxue nodded, but still felt inevitably anxious.

She thought to herself, she had bought enough gifts. Even if her uncle and aunt wanted to throw them out, they wouldn’t be able to get rid of them all in a short while.

Mmm!

However, when she arrived at the Que residence and saw the elderly couple with genuine, heartfelt smiles on their faces, all her worries dissipated.

“Xiao Ning, Shanxue, please sit down for a while. The food will be ready soon. I was afraid the dishes would get cold quickly, so I planned to stir-fry them after you arrived. The soup has been simmering all morning. Would you like a bowl first?”

“Your mom specially picked that chicken this morning. I’ve been smelling the aroma and craving it all morning,” Que Hanyi added.

Even Que Zixi, who wasn’t in good health, came out of her room. She had lost a lot of weight and was much quieter than before, but she looked well.

“I wish you both happiness.”

She smiled and offered her congratulations, with no trace of gloom.

“Thank you.”

Que Yining wasn’t particularly close to her, but at this moment, she sincerely accepted her blessing.

Que Yining stood in the living room, looking at the lively atmosphere, her kind parents, friendly sister, and beloved lover, suddenly feeling dazed.

It was as if she was instantly pulled far away, separated into another world.

Only when her eyes met Gu Shanxue’s did she feel a sense of reality.

She smiled at Gu Shanxue. A part of her heart seemed to loosen, then empty, making her feel light and cheerful.

The scenes she once longed to see but knew she could never see again seemed to be presenting themselves to her in another way.

Though not perfectly, it didn’t leave her with so many regrets.