After Falling in Love, the Overbearing CEO Finally Saw the Light - Chapter 9

Inside the bathroom, Gu He allowed the cold water from the showerhead to wash over him. The sensation of his back pressed against the freezing tiles helped him slowly regain his rationality. Hearing the sound of the door handle turning, he looked up with eyes filled with wariness.

He had removed his clothes, revealing a slender and fair upper body. His skin was pale, and the two points on his chest were a light pink, accompanied by various scars of different depths. His physique was excessively thin, bordering on malnourished. His ribs were visible beneath a thin layer of flesh, and his waist appeared so delicate and fragile that it seemed it might break under the slightest pressure.

He Yunqi, also bare-chested, entered his line of sight. It was only now that Gu He could clearly see the man’s face. He was incredibly handsome, and his physique was unexpectedly well-built. Gu He’s eyes flitted about in a panic, unsure of where to look. Ordinarily, as members of the same sex, there would be no reason for embarrassment, but the visual impact of the moment made Gu He feel instinctively awkward.

His beautiful thin lips were glistening and inviting from the water. Under his wet eyelashes, his light-colored, gem-like eyes reflected He Yunqi’s figure. He subconsciously licked his lips to maintain a shred of composure and called out, “Seventh Lord.”

He Yunqi was very picky about people. Few could catch his eye, as most individuals approached him with impure motives.

At this moment, looking at Gu He in this state, an unexpected itch flared in his heart. It was the feeling of capturing a satisfying prey. His gaze swept over the boy with aggressive intensity. “He Yunqi,” he introduced himself.

“Mr. He.” Those light eyes were truly captivating. Gu He did not understand his intent and could only repeat the name stiffly.

He Yunqi responded with a hum that sounded like a sigh and let out a low chuckle, giving off a fleeting illusion of intimacy.

He walked over, clamped the young man’s chin in his hand, and kissed him directly. Gu He, clearly not having reacted to what was happening, froze with his eyes wide open.

In the past, He Yunqi never kissed anyone because he found it distasteful, but tonight he was bewitched by a pair of beautiful eyes.

He liked what he saw.

Desire is the most straightforward thing. If there is no liking, it simply cannot be triggered.

Gu He tensed up completely, a flicker of anger appearing on his face. He tried to push the man away just as the last bit of air in his lungs was about to vanish, but the man pulled away from his lips first.

Using that momentum to push He Yunqi back, Gu He gasped for air, his face flushed crimson. His inexperienced reaction put He Yunqi in an excellent mood.

The boy’s eyes were exceptionally spirited. At this moment, they were filled with fury, making him look like a little fox that had been badly bullied, which was incredibly alluring.

“Baby, have you forgotten what you said?” The cold threat fell into Gu He’s ears, the warmth of the man’s breath hitting his earlobe. Gu He’s pale face seemed coated in a layer of frost, yet he could not quite conceal the panic and hesitation in his eyes.

He Yunqi reached out to stroke the reddened, soft ear, watching with satisfaction the endurance flickering in those light-colored eyes.

“No.” Gu He gripped the hem of his clothes so hard his fingertips turned white. No matter how calm he appeared on the surface, he could not suppress his inner tension. The rules of the game were entirely in that man’s hands; he had no right to say no.

Seeing that arrogant flame extinguished, leaving a weak person who could be toyed with at will, was intoxicating.

“Then close your eyes. I am going to inspect the goods.” His voice was deep and sexy, and Gu He had no choice but to comply.

He Yunqi’s deep blue eyes remained focused on the obedient face before him. A faint, inscrutable smile played on his lips. It seemed this thorny one was actually quite easy to coax.

Cute, He Yunqi thought to himself.

He cupped the back of Gu He’s neck with both hands, his movements fierce yet surprisingly gentle. He gave a fleeting kiss to the boy’s tense lips and pressed his thumb heavily against that soft, red flesh. His voice was cold and light. “Go clean yourself up.”

Gu He’s eyelashes drooped, and under the light, his cold face showed a rare trace of nervousness. “Yes.”

His voice still carried a slight tremor from before. His disoriented appearance made him look quite pitiful.

He was actually quite innocent, maintaining his integrity and avoiding casual relationships. His life was a simple line between studying and working, leaving him no energy for other matters, let alone romance. If he had any exposure to such things, it was only through the bits and pieces he witnessed while working. Instead of being curious, those sights made him feel embarrassed, causing him to avoid them secretly.

Moreover, no one had ever dared to say such flippant things to him. Those with ill intentions who had tried to force themselves on him had all been beaten by his fists until they dared not think of him again. Now, facing He Yunqi, he was still too young. This was a masterclass in effortless flirting, and he did not know how to respond, leaving him feeling helpless.

This feeling of panic was not a good sign.

Gu He leaned his back against the cold tiles, attempting to drop his body temperature. His heartbeat accelerated for a moment before he forced himself to calm down.

I must keep my distance at all times. I must remain sober at all times.

After He Yunqi left, Gu He mechanically scrubbed his body until red marks appeared. His heart had turned cold. Every second felt like a century of agony. However, the warmth of the water eventually comforted his frozen limbs. He stepped under the showerhead, and the constant temperature of the water hitting his skin gave him the illusion of a warm embrace.

The thick mist rose like smoke, quickly covering the glass and making the figure inside appear indistinct.

After lingering for half an hour, Gu He wrapped himself in a bath towel and walked out sluggishly. One did not need to look closely to see that his face was a mask of grim determination.

The lights in the living room had been dimmed to an orange glow. Still carrying a faint mist of water, he slowly approached He Yunqi. Perhaps because he was at home and not dressed in a formal suit, the soft light casting shadows on He Yunqi’s face made his cold, sharp features appear more gentle.

He Yunqi leaned lazily against the sofa, his eyes still fixed on the tablet in his hand as he scrolled and zoomed smoothly.

Gu He was loosely dressed in the silk robe that Xie Juan had prepared for him. The half-hidden fabric vaguely outlined his graceful silhouette. He was not wearing underwear, and the emptiness beneath the robe felt chilly. Although he knew that whatever he wore would be in vain, every step he took now felt deeply shameful.

For some reason, he felt uneasy all over. It felt as if He Yunqi’s eyes were following him, leaving him with nowhere to hide.

He Yunqi looked up calmly. His eyes met a pair of long, straight legs with smooth, well-proportioned calves.

Gu He could feel that those burning eyes were full of predatory intent. It was as if the man were savoring every inch of his skin. The inexplicable sense of humiliation made Gu He’s scalp tingle, and his skin felt as though it were being scorched. He stood there frozen, not knowing what to do, for he was utterly without experience.

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