Chapter 100: Exhausted Last Night

Back in the bedroom, Gu Zehuai settled Wen Jiu on the bed, then climbed up himself. After several days apart, both had missed each other; their bodies drew closer and closer, until Gu Zehuai simply pulled Wen Jiu into his arms.

Soon enough, Gu Zehuai rolled over, encircling Wen Jiu beneath him. Wen Jiu didn’t resist—instead, she wrapped her arms around Gu Zehuai’s neck and, with a gentle tug, drew him nearer. Neither of them had any intention of sleeping yet; their mutual eagerness ignited a restless excitement.

Wen Jiu was kissed until she was breathless, lightly pushing at Gu Zehuai to gain some distance. He refused to yield, though he did lift his head just a bit. Both their faces were flushed, breathing heavily as they gazed at each other.

Unable to resist, Gu Zehuai bent down again, and what followed seemed only natural. In the end, Wen Jiu summoned the last of her reason to push Gu Zehuai away, whispering, “We don’t have... that…”

Gu Zehuai paused, freed one hand to reach for the bedside table, pulled open the drawer, and took out a box. Wen Jiu was stunned—when had he prepared that?

“Jiu Jiu, after last time, I made sure to be ready…” Gu Zehuai explained.

Wen Jiu felt she’d been lured into a trap he’d set, but upon reflection, she realized she’d been equally willing. Embarrassed, she kept silent and avoided his gaze.

Gu Zehuai gently pinched her cheeks, tempting her, “Jiu Jiu, will you help me put it on?”

Wen Jiu’s cheeks burned. “I don’t know how…”

“I’ll teach you,” Gu Zehuai promised, guiding Wen Jiu step by step. Prepared as she was, Wen Jiu felt no nerves, and Gu Zehuai’s patience made it easy, not uncomfortable at all.

A few minutes later, Wen Jiu suddenly sensed something, her eyes flying open in confusion as she looked at Gu Zehuai. Was it already over?

Gu Zehuai felt wounded by her look, face burning as he stammered, “Jiu Jiu, this time doesn’t count!”

Wen Jiu knew it was perfectly normal and soothed him, “Alright, alright, alright.”

But those three careless words spurred Gu Zehuai on—he reached for the box on the bedside table again.

Night had deepened, yet the atmosphere in the room only intensified.

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In the end, Wen Jiu felt utterly sore and limp, surprised that after the first time, Gu Zehuai was so… energetic.

Thinking it was all Gu Zehuai’s fault, she managed to lift a leg and kicked him. “It’s all because of you…”

Seeing Wen Jiu pout, exhaustion written across her face, Gu Zehuai leaned in and kissed her tenderly.

He gently carried her into the bathroom; Wen Jiu had no strength to move, so Gu Zehuai lovingly washed and wiped her clean.

Wen Jiu felt it was unfair—she hadn’t been the active one, so why was she so tired? And how did Gu Zehuai still look so spirited?

She gazed at him with quiet resentment.

Gu Zehuai was puzzled and asked, “Jiu Jiu, what’s wrong?”

Wen Jiu turned away, not daring to voice her thoughts. “Nothing.”

Gu Zehuai returned to the bedroom, changed the bedsheets, then carried Wen Jiu back to bed. He held her close, kissed the top of her head, and said, “Sleep now, I won’t touch you.”

Relieved, Wen Jiu ignored her discomfort and soon drifted into a deep sleep.

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The next morning, Wen Jiu was woken by the alarm, her mood sour. Gu Zehuai seemed to be awake too; still half-asleep, he glanced at Wen Jiu, tightened his embrace, and closed his eyes again.

It was rare for Wen Jiu to see Gu Zehuai linger in bed, so she teased him with a smile, “Ah Huai, worn out from last night?”

Gu Zehuai’s eyes snapped open; he pressed Wen Jiu beneath him. “You have the energy to tease me? Looks like you don’t want to sleep anymore, Jiu Jiu. Let’s get to something more important, then.” As he spoke, his hands grew restless.

The heated hardness pressing against her waist reminded Wen Jiu not to provoke Gu Zehuai again!

Wisely, she pleaded, “I was wrong, I was wrong, don’t be reckless. Let’s get up—otherwise, we’ll be late for work.”

Gu Zehuai stared at her, unable to resist bending down again.

A long while later, they finally got out of bed.

As soon as Wen Jiu stood, her legs gave way, which Gu Zehuai noticed. Without hesitation, he scooped her up and carried her straight to the bathroom.