Flash Marriage with Dr. Huo

"I'm going to Hong Kong now. Do you want to take me to the airport?" Gu Zhian asked.

Wen Zhaoyue nodded.

Wen Zhaoyue sat in the car, her fingers unconsciously stroking the edge of the window, her eyes looking through the glass at the hazy street scene in the distance.

The car was very quiet, with only the low roar of the engine echoing in her ears. She turned her head and looked at Mr. Gu beside her.

But Wen Zhaoyue knew that wasn't the case. She pursed her lips, then finally spoke, her voice so soft it was almost swallowed by the air in the car: "Mr. Gu, you're very kind to me, but on the other hand, I can sense your alienation and hesitation towards me."

She paused, her eyes falling on the side of his face, trying to catch a hint of emotional change from his expression. "I want to ask, is this because there is a big gap between our family backgrounds? Will your family elders arrange a marriage for you? Will they object to you and me being together?"

Mr. Gu's fingers paused slightly. He tilted his head, looked at her gently, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "No." His voice was low and calm.

Wen Zhaoyue's heart didn't settle down. She could see a complex emotion hidden in his eyes, as if there was something he hadn't said. She opened her mouth, wanting to ask more, but was interrupted by his next words.

Mr. Gu continued speaking in a low, slow, and heavy voice. "In the past, I really couldn't decide my own marriage." He paused, as if recalling something, his eyes a little hazy. "So, I left behind many regrets, and they can never be made up for."

"However, what happened here is a long story." Mr. Gu's voice was still gentle, but with a hint of alienation. "I will tell you slowly in the future."

Wen Zhaoyue's heart sank slightly, and her fingers unconsciously clenched the corner of her clothes.

Mr. Gu exhaled lightly, a faint smile appearing on the corner of his mouth, as if he was mocking himself: "But now, I can decide for myself which woman to be with." After he said this, he turned his head to look at Wen Zhaoyue, his eyes deep and gentle, as if waiting for her response.

She lowered her head. Gu Zhian put his arm around her shoulders, and she leaned into his arms.

The car fell silent again. A moment later, Mr. Gu's voice rang out again, breaking the silence: "We're almost at the airport."

Wen Zhaoyue nodded and replied softly, "Okay."

The car slowly drove into the airport parking lot. After the driver parked the car, Mr. Gu turned his head and looked at her: "Wen Zhaoyue, are you interested in studying for a master's degree in Hong Kong in the future?"

Wen Zhaoyue was stunned for a moment, then raised her head and met his gaze. His eyes were still gentle, but with a hint of deep meaning that she couldn't understand.

She pursed her lips and replied softly, "I had this plan before. I got a 7.5 in the IELTS exam. But I didn't have enough tuition."

Mr. Gu replied calmly, "Your IELTS score is very good. If you want to pursue a master's degree, I can support you." He paused, his voice low and soft, "Hong Kong's academic environment is also very good, perhaps you will like it."

Inside the car, the cool air from the air conditioner flowed silently. Wen Zhaoyue sat in the back seat, his eyes fixed on the street scene outside the window that was rapidly receding.

The car was so quiet they could hear each other's breathing. Wen Zhaoyue's fingertips felt slightly cold. She tilted her head and stole a glance at him. His profile was sharply defined, his brows lowered, as if he were lost in thought. His thin lips were tightly pursed, revealing a hint of emotion she couldn't understand.

Suddenly, Gu Zhian stretched out his arm and held her waist.

Wen Zhaoyue was slightly startled, and before she could react, he had already pulled her into his arms. His breath instantly enveloped her, a mixture of a light, refreshing fragrance and a faint hint of tobacco, causing her heart to beat faster.

"Gu Zhian..." She called him softly, with a hint of panic in her voice.

He didn't respond, but just looked down at her, his eyes so deep that they seemed to want to devour her. The next second, his lips pressed down, kissing her quickly and fiercely, with a hint of loss of control.

Wen Zhaoyue was a little breathless from his kiss, and her fingers subconsciously grabbed his suit jacket, her fingertips trembling slightly.

"Get a Hong Kong and Macau Pass as soon as possible, and come to Hong Kong to see me during the winter break, okay?" Gu Zhian whispered in Wen Zhaoyue's ear. His palm rested on her waist, and the warmth from it shone through the thin fabric, burning her heart.

His kiss gradually became gentler, yet still lingering, as if he wanted to pour all his unspoken emotions into this kiss.

After a long while, he finally let go of her, resting his chin on her forehead, breathing a little faster. Wen Zhaoyue raised her eyes and met his.

Those eyes that were always calm and composed were now tinged with an emotion she had never seen before, as if he was suppressing something, yet also as if he was reluctant to let go.

Wen Zhaoyue's heart trembled. She had never seen Gu Zhian like this before. The man who was always so calm and composed, now revealed a somewhat vulnerable side in front of her.

She raised her hand and gently stroked his cheek, her fingertips touching his slightly hot skin.

His eyes dimmed slightly, and then he hugged her tighter, as if he wanted to rub her into his bones and blood. Wen Zhaoyue leaned on his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, her eyes a little hot.

Gu Zhian wanted to put his hand into her clothes, but he looked at the driver in front and stopped.

A few minutes later, the car slowly drove into the airport parking lot, and the driver gently reminded: "Mr. Gu, we're here.

He looked at her deeply, then opened the car door and stepped out.

She quickly followed him out of the car and stood beside it, watching him take the luggage out of the trunk. His movements were quick and decisive, as if everything was under his control. Wen Zhaoyue stood aside, feeling an inexplicable bitterness in her heart.

Mr. Gu pulled the handle of the suitcase, turned around and looked at her, his eyes gentle and deep: "Just send it here."

Wen Zhaoyue felt a faint reluctance in her heart. No one had imagined that the days they could love each other would be so short, and no one had imagined that they would soon face the separation of life and death.