After seven years of being a "simp," she's reborn and no longer pursuing the aloof sc

Chapter 45

I didn't see Gu Jinhuai again for the next few days.

The weather in Lincheng is getting colder and colder. Today, as soon as I opened the door of the pet shop, I was surprised to find that everything outside was covered in white snow.

The air grew cold, condensing into frost that formed on the glass at the doorway.

As I pushed open the door, a blast of icy wind hit my head, and I instinctively shrank back.

I put on my down jacket and prepared to go out to buy some food. As I stepped on the snow, it crunched. The snow on the ground was a palm's width wide; it must have been snowing all night.

With such heavy snow, delivery drivers have long since stopped working, so I have to go out and buy breakfast myself.

Just as I reached the intersection, I ran into Fu Yiran. He was wearing a white short cotton jacket, and his black trousers were wet with snow. He was carrying a thermos in his hand.

"Nanzhi, it's snowing so heavily, you should go back quickly. This is breakfast."

Fu Yiran reached out and removed the snowflakes from my hair, his face full of tenderness.

"Thank you. It's so cold, yet you still made the special trip over here. How is Aunt Hui feeling?"

I've been busy running the shop lately and haven't had time to go. Today it's snowing heavily, and there's no one in the shop. Zhu Yan's cat was also taken away, so I can finally go to the hospital to see Aunt Hui.

After having breakfast with Fu Yiran, I went to the hospital to visit Aunt Hui.

Midway through, Fu Yiran stared at my face for a long time, and finally took off his scarf from his own neck and wrapped it around mine.

"Your face is frozen stiff."

I stared blankly at everything Fu Yiran did for me; he was as warm as an older brother.

"Senior, if you give it to me, what will you do if you get cold? I can't..."

I was about to take it off when Fu Yiran stopped me.

"Listen to me, my skin is thick enough not to get cold, but if your face gets frostbite, you'll become an ugly girl!"

Fu Yiran said jokingly.

"Thank you, senior."

Faced with his kindness, I was somewhat at a loss for words and could only softly express my gratitude.

"Alright, let's go."

Fu Yiran spoke.

"Then put your hat on first."

As I was about to help him put on his hat, Fu Yiran's eyes softened, and he bent down slightly, asking me to help him put it on.

Wearing thick clothes in winter can be inconvenient at times, so I didn't think much of it and just reached out to help her put on her hat.

It was snowing, so it was inconvenient to ride a bike. I walked with Fu Yiran to the hospital, which was fortunately not too far.

During this time, I accidentally slipped. Fu Yiran, who was watching me silently, noticed and quickly grabbed my arm to prevent me from falling.

"Be careful."

I looked at my arm that was being held, and instinctively wanted to let go.

"Thank you."

"Don't move, the road is slippery and hard to walk on, I'll hold you."

I didn't refuse when Fu Yiran said that.

Soon, we arrived at the hospital. I brushed the snow off my clothes and followed him inside.

When I got to the door of the ward, I didn't go in. Instead, I waited until I warmed up before pushing the door open and going in. In the meantime, I rubbed my frozen face.

"Aunt Hui."

"Nanzhi, what brings you here? It's so cold, why aren't you staying at home?"

Aunt Hui pulled me to the bedside and held my warm, slightly rough hands tightly.

“I’ve been busy before and haven’t had time, but since Senior Fu is here today, I asked him to show me around and let me see you.”

In the dead of winter, I didn't know what to buy, so I thought I'd slip a few hundred yuan to Aunt Hui. But Aunt Hui suddenly turned stern and scolded me.

I shrank back and dared not speak.

"Nanzhi, I've always treated you like my own daughter. Giving you money is too formal. Take it back right away, or I'll get angry."

"But if it weren't for Aunt Hui, I wouldn't have gotten this job."

I'll offer a rebuttal.

"If you want to thank someone, thank Yi Ran. If he hadn't introduced you to me, I wouldn't have met you. You work hard and have a kind heart for animals. I'm so happy for you."

Aunt Hui smiled, but the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes deepened.

I chatted with Aunt Hui for a few minutes, while Fu Yiran watched silently from the side without saying a word, but with a faint smile on his face.

I said goodbye to Aunt Hui and left the ward. I looked at Fu Yiran and asked seriously, "Didn't Aunt Hui hurt her back? Why has she been in the hospital for so long?"

“My mom used to do men’s work on construction sites and then worked in a factory for a few years, which injured her back. That’s when she opened the pet shop. A while ago, she accidentally injured her back while cleaning the house, which also triggered some of her old ailments.”

When this was mentioned, Fu Yiran's expression became more dejected.

"Don't worry, I think Auntie is doing very well now, she will definitely get better."

I offered my gentle words of comfort.

"Nanzhi, may I hug you?"

Fu Yiran's voice was hoarse, tinged with longing.

I met Fu Yiran's clear and gentle gaze, and in the end, I couldn't bear to refuse.

"Nanzhi, thank you."

Fu Yiran chuckled and reached out to hug me, just then a cold voice rang out: "What are you doing?"

Immediately afterwards, my wrist tightened, and I fell into a cool embrace filled with the scent of mint.

"Fu Yiran, please have some self-respect. Don't take what doesn't belong to you."

Hearing Gu Jinhuai's cold voice, I instinctively tried to break free from his embrace, but he instead held my slender waist tightly, making it impossible for me to move.

"Let her go."

Fu Yiran looked at my expression, then turned to Gu Jinhuai, grabbed my wrist with one hand, his brows furrowed, and showed displeasure.

"It's you who should let go."

Gu Jinhuai found it amusing, and tightened his grip on my waist slightly. I subconsciously frowned and looked at Gu Jinhuai with dissatisfaction.

"Who are you to her?"

Fu Yiran frowned and questioned him.

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinhuai seemed to have heard something ridiculous. He scoffed and leaned close to my ear, his posture suggestive: "Baby, tell him what our relationship is?"

A jolt of electricity shot through my ears, coursing through my body, and my mind went completely blank.

what relationship?

I sneered inwardly. A shady relationship, a kept lover?

"Let me go."

I glared fiercely at Gu Jinhuai, but he didn't let go. He tried to kiss me right in front of Fu Yiran. I instinctively resisted, but I couldn't resist the man's domineering and unreasonable behavior.

"Well……"

My lips were sealed, and I stared wide-eyed at Gu Jinhuai, my hands gripping his shirt tightly.

I gritted my teeth and bit his lip hard. The man released his grip in pain, but his hand holding my waist remained tightly around me.

"See? Flirting is my specialty."

Gu Jinhuai smiled at Fu Yiran, looking just like a rooster that had won a battle, beaming with pride.

Fu Yiran left dejectedly. I didn't know how to face him in the future. I looked at Gu Jinhuai, who was holding me, my eyes reddened, and my voice was hoarse: "Are you satisfied?"

A flicker of panic crossed Gu Jinhuai's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He pinched my chin with one hand and said forcefully, "Very satisfied, Zhou Nanzhi. Remember, you are mine. Also, remove me from the blacklist."

After I transferred money to him last time, I was bombarded with a series of videos from him. I finally got fed up with it and blocked and deleted him. I didn't expect him to come after me so soon.

"No."

I was furious and retorted directly.

The next second, Gu Jinhuai's handsome face loomed large in front of me, the bright red blood at the corner of his lips staining his cupid's bow, adding a touch of sexiness.

"Try saying it again."

Gu Jinhuai leaned close to my lips, stopping just a millimeter away. He parted his lips slightly, gritting his teeth.

The hot breath he exhaled landed on my cheeks, tickling me. My first instinct was to back away, but the man tightened his grip and wrapped his arms around me, preventing me from moving an inch.

"Add it back."

Gu Jinhuai's face was grim, and his deep eyes were eerily still, as if harboring a storm after a spring rain.

I couldn't help but swallow hard, afraid that he might do something outrageous again. I pulled him back from the blacklist right in front of him.

The next moment, a transfer notification appeared in the chat box; it was the 1.5 million I had transferred out earlier.

While I was stunned, my phone was snatched away. Gu Jinhuai tapped the receipt in front of me, his tone cold as ice and snow: "There's no reason for me to take back the money I've given out. Zhou Nanzhi, I'm sticking with you for life."