Chapter 100: A Woman with Tricks
"I'll get the door."
The urgent knocking on the door broke the delicate atmosphere between the two. The bathroom space was already cramped, and when Shen Xi turned around, the man’s tall frame completely blocked her way.
"Move aside, big brother."
She pressed her small hands against his chest and gave him a push, but he didn’t budge.
"You're not allowed to go."
???
Shen Xi froze, looking up at Gu Hanling with confusion.
"Didn't you hear the knocking? It sounds serious."
"And you're planning to open the door dressed like this?"
His gaze swept up and down her body, his tone as calm as ever. Shen Xi frowned and let out a small huff.
"I opened the door for you just like this earlier!"
At that moment, a frantic voice came from outside the door.
"Xixi, are you there? Help me!"
It was Xiaoxiao!
"It’s Xiaoxiao! Move, quickly!"
This time, Gu Hanling didn’t stop her. He stepped aside, letting her pass.
Shen Xi hurried to the door and opened it, only to see Xiaoxiao looking pale, standing with her legs pressed together, her body slightly curled in discomfort.
"What happened?"
"Xixi... my aunt just started, and I don’t have any pads with me..."
For a second, Shen Xi blanked out. Aunt? Then it clicked—oh, she meant her period.
She had only experienced this twice herself, so sometimes she was a bit slow with these "code words" women used.
Sure enough, Xiaoxiao quickly added, "Do you have any pads I can borrow? I didn’t bring any in my bag..."
"I have some, wait a second. I'll get them for you."
Saying that, Shen Xi quickly turned and walked toward her travel bag. Her period had just ended last week, so she still had some left.
She grabbed a few pads and rushed back to the door, but it seemed like Xiaoxiao couldn’t wait any longer.
She dashed into the room, grabbed the sanitary pads, and bolted straight for the bathroom, muttering as she ran,
"Xixi, emergency! Borrowing your bathroom!"
"Wait! Xiaoxiao, hold on!"
Shen Xi hadn’t even processed what was happening yet, and by the time she realized, it was too late. The man was still at the sink!
"AHHHH—!"
A sharp scream echoed through the room.
Shen Xi facepalmed, feeling completely speechless. Great. Just great. Everything’s totally screwed now.
Xiaoxiao stood there frozen, staring at Gu Hanling, who was still standing at the sink, holding a hairdryer, with a polite smile on his face.
"P-Pre… President Gu! I-I'm so sorry! I didn’t know you were here!"
She snapped out of it, and her face instantly turned bright red.
She had already noticed Shen Xi’s half-dry hair earlier, but she never expected that the big boss himself was the one blow-drying it for her.
Other than professional hairstylists, this kind of intimate act usually only happened between couples.
Xiaoxiao felt like she had walked in on something she shouldn’t have seen, and now she was terrified.
What if he silences her for this?!
"N-nope! I didn’t see anything! Nothing at all!"
With that, she spun around and sprinted out of the room like her life depended on it. Shen Xi watched her fleeing figure, sighed, and closed the door.
Unlike other women, she didn’t bother complaining that Gu Hanling being seen in her room could cause rumors.
Besides, Xiaoxiao probably wouldn’t gossip about it.
Back at the sink, the man raised a brow.
"Want me to go explain?"
"Uh… better not."
Explaining that she was actually Gu Hanling’s wife? That would probably scare Xiaoxiao half to death, and she’d never dare to talk to her again.
Having someone help dry her hair made things much faster. It was done in just ten minutes.
Later, Gu Hanling’s assistant arrived with the pajamas. He opened the door himself, and after that, he went into the bathroom to take a shower.
Shen Xi, knowing the routine, lay down on the bed and started "warming it up."
She had spent the whole day filming. Even though she didn’t have many scenes, half of them involved hanging from wires, which drained her energy.
On top of that, she had a business dinner in the evening, and then… well, being with him was also physically exhausting.
By the time Gu Hanling finished his shower, she had already fallen asleep without realizing it.
Lying beside her, he turned to face her, gazing at her peaceful, sleeping face. Reaching out, he gently tucked a few loose strands of hair behind her ear.
Sensing something, Shen Xi frowned slightly in her sleep and mumbled unintelligible words.
She had fallen asleep without even pulling up the blanket, and the cool air from the AC made her shiver slightly.
Instinctively, her sleeping body gravitated toward the warmth next to her, curling up like a little cat seeking comfort.
Before she knew it, she had snuggled into Gu Hanling’s arms.
Looking at her, whom he hadn’t seen for a month, a small smile unknowingly appeared on his lips.
He gently pulled her closer, covered her with the blanket, and held her securely in his arms.
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The Next Morning.
Sunlight streamed through the small gap in the hotel curtains, making Shen Xi groggily open her eyes.
And that’s when she realized half of her body was sprawled over Gu Hanling, clinging to him like an octopus.
She blinked, stunned for a moment, seriously wondering if her body had developed a habit of clinging to Gu Hanling in her sleep.
Every morning, she was either in his arms or lying on him.
Instinctively, she tried to move back, but the hotel bed wasn’t that big, and behind her was already the edge of the mattress.
"Ah—!"
She let out a startled yelp as she rolled off the bed and crashed onto the floor. Rubbing her sore arm, she winced in pain.
"Ow, ow, ow…"
She felt speechless.
Why was it that every time she was with this man, she was always the one ending up in an embarrassing situation?
As she looked up, she saw Gu Hanling lying on his side, propping his head up with one hand, watching her with amusement in his eyes.
Shen Xi rolled her eyes at the man. He really enjoyed watching her make a fool of herself.
She let out a small huff, deciding not to bother with him, then got up, grabbed her casual clothes, and headed to the bathroom to freshen up and change.
By the time she came out, Gu Hanling had also finished getting dressed. He was adjusting his tie, looking as if he was about to head to work.
Dressed in a custom-tailored suit, he looked even more cold and refined, exuding an air of noble elegance.
For some reason, today, he seemed dissatisfied with his tie, his brows slightly furrowed.
Noticing this, Shen Xi walked up to him and naturally reached out to fix his tie for him.
In her previous life, she had worked in sales for a while, where wearing suits and tying ties was a daily routine.
Though her suits couldn’t compare to his high-end custom pieces, the technique was still the same.
"Madam, do you often help other men with their ties?"
Gu Hanling looked down at her smooth, practiced movements, his gaze carrying a hint of curiosity.
"I used to do it for myself, practice makes perfect."
Shen Xi replied casually, her hands still working. Then she suddenly realized she had slipped up and quickly tried to cover it up.
"Uh… I used to like dressing in a more androgynous style. Sometimes, I’d wear suits and ties too."
Feeling a little guilty, she still kept a straight face and spoke confidently,
"Don’t you think I look super cool like that?"
Gu Hanling let out a faint smile and reached out to pinch her cheek.
"Not at all."
After both of them had finished getting ready, they opened the door. The moment Shen Xi saw what was outside, her eye twitched.
Great. What was bound to happen… still happened!
Standing right outside, passing by at just the wrong moment, were Mr. Chen and Director Feng!
Mr. Chen's eyes widened, he looked at the two of them, and thought to himself.
No wonder so many people had been recommending this newcomer! Turns out, she’s quite the skilled woman.
After all, being beautiful is a kind of advantage, and she had even managed to climb into Gu Hanling’s bed!
"Uh… Good morning, President Gu, Miss Shen."