Chapter 15: Be Gentle, It Hurts!
“Don’t do to others what you don’t want done to yourself.”
But Mu Yi felt that this saying depends on the person. More accurately, when dealing with certain annoying people, you should do to them exactly what you dislike.
She used to be a man, so of course she knew what a straight guy disliked the most.
Being targeted in certain… private ways. Being constantly bothered by people who want to get too close or cross personal boundaries.
As for herself, she didn’t really mind these kinds of people, as long as they didn’t act overly intimate right in front of her, show off their relationship on purpose, or cause trouble near her home and give her a sudden shock when she opened the door. Otherwise, she could even smile and wish them well.
So Mu Yi’s plan was simple, make Gu Zhiren realize that she was a “dangerous person.”
Just thinking about Gu Zhiren getting scared and running away made her grin from ear to ear.
Not only could she drive him away, she could also mess with him a little.
Was there any better plan than this?
Hehe~
“The only problem is… will that guy Gu Zhiren come today?”
Mu Yi half-closed her eyes, resting her cheek on her left hand, and sighed helplessly.
Just as she casually glanced downstairs, a luxury black car drove into the residential area. Soon, a figure in a white sweater stepped out.
Look at that confident way of walking. Look at those bold black leather shoes.
Even from the fifth floor, where he looked tiny, she recognized him instantly.
Gu Zhiren!
Mu Yi widened her eyes, pressed both hands on the railing, and leaned forward to take a closer look. When she saw him enter her building, her eyes lit up immediately.
He’s here, he’s here! I’ve been waiting for you!
Thinking this, Mu Yi took a deep breath and quickly ran toward the entrance.
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Gu Zhiren had no idea about Mu Yi’s plan. At this moment, he calmly walked up the stairs, his sharp eyes observing the surroundings.
Cement scattered on the steps, tools piled in the corners, dust everywhere.
Even the handrail was visibly dirty.
Unlike the last time when he came with Mu Yi. Back then, his attention was on her. Now, his handsome face clearly showed dislike and dissatisfaction.
After all, he was only staying here temporarily, and he had no intention of fixing these problems.
From a cost-benefit point of view, it wasn’t worth it.
Just like that overpriced convenience store at the entrance of the residential area.
These things were not worth his time or effort.
When he reached the fifth floor, he first glanced at Mu Yi’s room. After thinking for a moment, he turned to look at his own room next door.
There were only two rooms on this floor. The one next to hers was where he would live.
The door was open, and the workers inside were busy. The half-finished renovation could be clearly seen, and the progress looked acceptable. So he simply stood there, watching them work without saying anything.
After watching for a while, he habitually raised his left hand and adjusted the sleeve of his right sweater.
One of the workers noticed him and quickly came out to greet him. Just as Gu Zhiren was about to say something…
A loud crash suddenly came from Mu Yi’s room next door.
It sounded like something had fallen and broken, probably dishes.
“Do your job.”
Seeing that the worker also looked over, Gu Zhiren gave a short order.
The worker returned to work. Gu Zhiren stepped forward, raised his hand, but didn’t knock immediately. After thinking for a moment, he knocked twice.
The door opened quickly.
The one who opened it was, of course, Mu Yi.
She was only wearing a loose, low-cut sweater. Her beautiful collarbones were exposed, and the curve of her chest was especially eye-catching. Her two fair, smooth legs were pressed tightly together, and her small bare feet stood directly on the floor.
The weather was a bit cold today, and the floor was clearly chilly. Her delicate feet trembled slightly, and her legs moved a little from time to time.
Seeing this scene, Gu Zhiren only had one question in his mind.
Did she remember that she said she was a man in disguise?
He didn’t care much about the answer. With a calm expression, he glanced at Mu Yi, then looked past her into the room and asked directly,
“What happened? That was a loud noise.”
His eyes caught the broken pieces of bowls and dishes on the floor. At the same time, he heard her reply,
“I just… accidentally broke a few bowls.”
There was a hint of fear in her voice. Gu Zhiren tilted his head slightly, feeling a bit puzzled, and slowly looked back at her face.
It seemed like she was holding something in. She frowned slightly, lowered her eyes, and shrank her shoulders. Both her arms were trembling, and she was holding one hand with the other.
He followed her arms downward and noticed that both of her thin wrists were bruised.
Gu Zhiren frowned and narrowed his eyes. Without thinking, he reached out and grabbed her hands. After checking them, he confirmed the injuries weren’t too serious. Then he looked up at her.
“You don’t have any medicine at home, right?”
“Mm.”
Mu Yi softly answered and pulled her hands back at the same time.
Like a stray cat that didn’t want to get close to people.
“I’ll have someone buy some for you. Go sit down. Don’t touch the stuff on the floor, I’ll clean it up.”
Gu Zhiren didn’t mind her attitude.
He was about to call his assistant Xiao Xi, when suddenly he heard a familiar sound from the white-haired girl’s stomach. His expression became a bit complicated.
He didn’t look at her face, but he could imagine what she looked like now.
He continued the call, and told Xiao Xi to bring an extra meal.
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A moment later, beside the sofa in the living room, Xiao Xi stood straight. But her expression was a bit awkward, helpless, and almost amused.
Because…
“Be gentle, it hurts!”
The white-haired girl tried to pull her hand back, but Gu Zhiren held it firmly. “Who told you to be so careless? Bear with it. Next time, be more careful.”
Although his tone sounded cold and critical, his movements while applying the medicine were skilled and gentle.
Unable to argue back, Mu Yi gritted her teeth, looked at him, and asked angrily,
“Why are you being so nice to me? You bought medicine for me, treated my wounds, and even bought me food. Didn’t you come here just to supervise my writing?”
Hearing this, Gu Zhiren paused for a moment. He glanced at her, then lowered his gaze and continued applying the medicine.
His voice turned colder as he muttered,
“If your hands don’t heal, you’ll have an excuse to keep being lazy. I won’t give you that chance.”
“Y-you suspect me… You think I hurt myself on purpose just to avoid writing?”
Gu Zhiren didn’t answer. He didn’t know the truth, but he couldn’t rule out that possibility either. After all, when people are desperate, they can do anything.
“Alright, stop it!”
Using all her strength, Mu Yi pulled her hands back. She took a light breath and tried to calm herself down. She hadn’t forgotten her goal for today.
“I want to eat.”
Her eyes moved to the food on the table, and suddenly she got an idea.
“Then eat.”
Gu Zhiren replied casually while putting away the medicine.
Before he finished, she spoke again in a weak voice.
“But… my hands really hurt. I can’t even hold chopsticks properly. How am I supposed to eat?”
Hearing this, Gu Zhiren paused. He gave her a meaningful look.
He clearly understood what she meant.
Seeing this, Xiao Xi almost couldn’t hold back her reaction, but she knew she had to stay composed.