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Chapter 62 - 62: Living Beauty
Chapter 62 - 62: Living Beauty
Chapter 62: Living Beauty
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Gu Ci extended her right leg, her ankle dislocated and swollen. Each step she took was excruciating. Lu Zhiyuan reached for her ankle, but Gu Ci knew he had a fear of germs and instinctively recoiled.
“Don’t move!” Lu Zhiyuan’s voice carried a hint of seriousness. Gu Ci froze in place, her ankle turning even redder within his grasp.
He examined her ankle for a moment and, without a word, gently twisted it. Gu Ci let out a cry, “Ah…”
Lu Zhiyuan stood up and spoke calmly, “Stand up and try.”
Gu Ci rose to her feet and tested her ankle. The pain had miraculously subsided. “You know how to perform bone surgery?”
“I know a little.”
Li Jiang approached, disinfecting the cutlery with swift and precise movements. Gu Ci inquired, “You didn’t participate in the competition today. Does that mean you won’t win the championship this year?”
Lu Zhiyuan’s eyes turned cold. “Ask him.”
With that single sentence, the atmosphere plunged into icy silence. Gu Ci didn’t press further. After Li Jiang served the food, he positioned himself two meters away. Gu Ci and Lu Zhiyuan ate in silence, their postures upright and their expressions aloof. They resembled ancient antiques, refraining from conversation while eating or sleeping.
Li Jiang couldn’t tell if they felt awkward or not. In any case, he found the situation rather uncomfortable. Miss Gu Ci wasn’t known for being talkative, but Third Young Master could coax her or even argue with her. If it were Third Master…
They were like two living mutes!
Li Jiang glanced up at the sky, admiring the moon.
After the meal, Li Jiang brought a plate of fruits. Gu Ci instinctively pushed the apple toward Lu Zhiyuan and opted for oranges and cherries instead. Lu Zhiyuan paused and looked at Gu Ci.
“What’s the matter?”
Lu Zhiyuan responded, “Nothing.”
Gu Ci fell silent once more. Lu Zhiyuan’s demeanor felt distant. She wasn’t adept at engaging in conversation.
Lu Zhiyuan noticed that she had finished eating. He wiped his hands and spoke casually, “Gu Ci, after tonight, I hope we can maintain a certain distance. It’s best if we don’t meet again.”
“Why did you save me?” Gu Ci asked.
“If I had left him alone, he would have caused trouble,” Lu Zhiyuan’s tone conveyed a mix of happiness and anger. “This trouble was also brought upon you, so naturally, I have to deal with it.”
Gu Ci remained silent. No one could discern whether she felt sad or happy.
Lu Zhiyuan continued, “He will disappear one day, and I won’t fall in love with you. Let’s minimize the loss.”
“To you, love is just a business transaction?” Gu Ci looked at him mockingly. “If there’s a gain, you invest. If there’s no gain, you cut your losses?”
“You know it’s impossible, yet you persist?”
Gu Ci didn’t utter another word to him until Lu Zhiyuan brought her back to the hotel. Gu Ci stood before him like a fully bloomed rose, exuding passion and fervor.
“Lu Zhiyuan isn’t a business transaction to me,” Gu Ci met Lu Zhiyuan’s gaze, emphasizing each word. “One day, when you’re touched, you’ll naturally understand.”
“That day will never come.”
Gu Ci concealed her sadness. “Who knows?”
Having confirmed her safety, Zhou Jinjin let out a sigh of relief. “Babe, I’m so relieved that you’re okay. You scared me to death. Where did you go? Why couldn’t I reach you on your phone?”
“The battery died.”
“Foreign countries are trash. There are no outlets on the streets,” Zhou Jinjin complained. “Are you okay? Have you had dinner?”
“I’m fine, don’t worry,” Gu Ci reassured him.
Zhou Jinjin hugged her tightly, feeling a wave of relief wash over her. Suddenly, she grew excited. “Cici, I think Lu Zhiyuan must be interested in you. You don’t have to pursue him anymore. He even gave up the competition for you. Have you seen his interview? He once said he would die on the field. Nothing in the world could tear him away from it.”
But Gu Ci did.
Gu Ci glanced at Lu Zhiyuan’s social media account. It was flooded with unfriendly comments. Lu Zhiyuan was the world’s most valuable racer, and a single race could generate immense fortunes. Many fans had flown to Lavis just to support him, which made them naturally defensive.
He also had many mindless fans. If he won, he would be a god; if he lost, he was be a dog.
“If Lu Zhiyuan saw these comments, he would be heartbroken,” Zhou Jinjin remarked. “The Dynasty’s official Weibo account is in chaos.”
“He doesn’t care.”
Indeed, Lu Zhiyuan didn’t care. When the sun rose, and he regained consciousness, he immediately went in search of Gu Ci. Gu Ci woke up as soon as the doorbell rang. Zhou Jinjin rolled over and continued sleeping.
As Gu Ci opened the door, Lu Zhiyuan enveloped her in a tight embrace. Gu Ci was nestled gently against his chest, her nose brushing against him. Lu Zhiyuan’s anxious heart gradually settled.
Gu Ci looked up. “What’s wrong? It’s so early.”
Her typically cold voice held traces of drowsiness, almost sounding coquettish. Lu Zhiyuan’s heart softened. He leaned down, intending to kiss her, but Gu Ci covered his mouth. Lu Zhiyuan playfully licked her palm, sending a tingling sensation down her spine.
It felt both seductive and suggestive.
“Lu Zhiyuan!” Gu Ci scowled at him. “Don’t provoke me.”
“Let’s have breakfast together.”
“Then wait for me.”
“Alright!”
Lu Zhiyuan patiently waited for five minutes. Gu Ci brushed her teeth, washed her face, applied a layer of cream, changed her clothes, and joined Lu Zhiyuan. She moved with remarkable efficiency.
Although they had been in Lavis for a while, this was the first time they had the opportunity to have breakfast together. Lu Zhiyuan’s recognizable face attracted attention, so the hotel had arranged a private room. Gu Ci had a healthy appetite and filled three to four plates with her preferred dishes. Lu Zhiyuan, being an athlete, had an even more impressive appetite. The two of them consumed a breakfast sufficient for five or six people.
“In the remaining races, both of us will be champions. Is there still hope for the championship?”
Lu Zhiyuan had calculated the points. “It depends on Tessie from Ferrari. If he can secure a top-two position, he can surpass me. But our team’s points should secure us the championship.”
The team championship held greater significance than the individual championship.
“I wish him third place every time!” In her heart, Gu Ci secretly hoped that Lu Zhiyuan would win the championship.
“I prefer to have control in my own hands!” Lu Zhiyuan wasn’t one to wait for fate to decide. “Don’t worry about it. Let it be. The championship is mine. I won’t let it slip away.”
Gu Ci admired his confidence and radiance. Lu Zhiyuan tapped his fingers on the table. “Did Chen Rushi bully you?”
“No, he didn’t,” Gu Ci replied. “He just wanted you to give up on this race.”
Lu Zhiyuan’s gaze turned icy.
Gu Ci teased, “Maybe he bought the outer circle and bet on you to lose!”
“It’s you who’s attracting all these bees and butterflies!” Lu Zhiyuan locked eyes with her. “I should slash your face and see who dares to approach you.”
Gu Ci set her chopsticks down. The morning light reflected in her eyes, bringing her face to life.. “Are you willing to?”