The cool breeze blew along the way, making Yu Wangyou’s face feel itchy. She reached up to scratch, but before she could, a pair of hands restrained her, leaving her unable to move.
"It itches!"
"You know it itches? You’re allergic to shrimp and you didn't even know it, and now you’re complaining!" Gu Wangci was so exasperated he almost laughed. He had intended to take her to the hospital to see Han Yiqiu, but remembering he had allergy medication at home, he took her directly to Ciyuan Garden instead.
The nanny, who hadn't yet fallen asleep, was wandering the courtyard when she saw the young mistress covered in red rashes and stood there, stunned.
"The young mistress seems to be having an allergic reaction."
Gu Wangci gave a grunt of acknowledgment, then pulled Yu Wangyou up to the second floor. "Stay in the room. Don't go running around."
"Oh."
Yu Wangyou could only sit obediently on the bed, waiting for him to return. Gu Wangci found the medicine kit in the study, rummaged through it, and found one box of medication left, which he took to the room.
"Take the medicine and go to sleep."
"Where’s the water? Am I supposed to chew it?"
Gu Wangci shot her a glare and walked out of the room. He really felt this woman was sent to be the bane of his existence. Though annoyed, he wasn't about to leave her completely unattended; he went downstairs and had the nanny bring up a glass of warm water.
By the time the nanny arrived with the water, Yu Wangyou was in the middle of a shower. "Young mistress, I’m coming in." The nanny knocked, and hearing no response, she pushed the door open just a crack, set the glass down, and went back downstairs.
After her shower, Yu Wangyou saw the warm water on the nightstand, and a sweet feeling blossomed in her heart. She took the medicine and lay down to sleep.
She slept until the next morning. As she rolled over, she suddenly touched firm muscle. Her mind went blank, and she woke up instantly. Once again, they stared at each other in silence. This time, Yu Wangyou held back; she didn't throw a punch, but instead demanded, "Why did you come in here, too?"
"Ciyuan Garden only has one bedroom. You wouldn't expect the master of the house to sleep on the floor, would you?"
"I don't believe it. A place as big as Ciyuan Garden and there’s no guest room?" Yu Wangyou raised an eyebrow.
"There isn't."
Yu Wangyou was about to snap back, but then she thought of something, and her expression turned rather suggestive. "Oh... I see. So that’s your game, is it? No wonder you suddenly brought me to Ciyuan Garden. What exactly are you after?" She reached out and grabbed him by the throat.
Gu Wangci had lived for many years and had never been grabbed by the throat before. "If I really wanted to do something, you wouldn't necessarily be able to get out of bed today. Besides, we are legally married; even if I did something to you, it would be perfectly legal."
"Ah! You scumbag! Go to hell!" Yu Wangyou squeezed harder.
Gu Wangci dared not provoke her further, fearing she might actually kill him. "Are you trying to murder your own husband?"
Hearing this, Yu Wangyou immediately lost her steam. How did she end up on this sinking ship? Gu Wangci rubbed his neck, feeling he’d had a brush with death. Fearing she might "go crazy" again, he sat bolt upright. He had stayed awake until late last night worrying about her allergies, and to think this little ingrate would try to throttle him the moment she woke up.
"I’m going to the company. If you go out, tell Goodwife Li."
"Got it."
Gu Wangci dressed neatly, but when he turned back, he saw her sitting there with a hollow look in her eyes, completely motionless. He watched her quietly for a few minutes until she suddenly shuddered and turned, her gaze locking with his.
"I’m going out with you. I’m going to the Hao family." She stood up, but the moment she moved, she felt a warm rush toward her abdomen. Her expression froze instantly.
The corner of Gu Wangci’s mouth lifted slightly, and in a very good mood, he said, "The right-hand drawer has what you need."
Yu Wangyou’s face flushed hot. Thinking of this man awkwardly buying sanitary pads for her, she felt a warmth in her heart. Without a hint of doubt, she opened the right-hand drawer, and sure enough, there were several packs of pads inside. A smile bloomed on her face, and she looked back at him, saying sweetly, "Thanks."
Gu Wangci raised an eyebrow, finished tying his tie, and left. Fearing he might leave without her, Yu Wangyou hurried to get ready. When she got downstairs, she saw him sitting on the sofa, legs crossed, looking at his newspaper with an air of nobility.
Her movements were delicate; to avoid any leaks, her gait was slightly awkward. In the eyes of the servants at Ciyuan Garden, this walking posture was merely a sign of how affectionate the two of them were.
"Are you all set?"
Yu Wangyou’s face went red, and she nodded.
"Then let’s go."
The man stood up. Although Yu Wangyou was considered quite tall in A City, she looked particularly petite standing next to Gu Wangci. He looked at her big, watery eyes and couldn't resist kissing her. It was a fleeting, dragonfly-on-water kiss, but it turned Yu Wangyou’s heart into a tangled mess.
"Let’s go."
Seeing her stunned, he realized what he had just done and walked away, feeling guilty. Yu Wangyou touched her eyes and let out a quiet, silent laugh. "I didn't want to fall for him, but he kissed my eyes."
The first day after registering her marriage to Gu Wangci, she punched him twice.
The second day, she beat up a jerk for his sister.
The third day, she! Fell! In love!!
It wasn't until she heard the roar of the car engine that Yu Wangyou hurried out, nearly bumping into the car door in her rush.
"Slow down."
Yu Wangyou eased herself into the back seat. Once she was settled, Gu Wangci hit the gas, and they soon arrived at the gates of the Hao family estate. Like a bird released from a cage, Yu Wangyou waved goodbye to the man in the car with a smile and walked into the Hao house without looking back. Gu Wangci gave a helpless smile and drove off in the opposite direction.
Yu Wangyou visited the Hao family often, so all the servants knew her and watched with smiles as she stormed into the eldest young lady’s room.
"Is Miss Yu here to vent to the young mistress again?"
"You’re telling me—and don't get me started. I heard that yesterday, this Miss Yu got taken to the police station for beating someone up."
"She treats the station like her second home."
The servants whispered, seemingly accustomed to Yu Wangyou’s frequent run-ins with the law. Yu Wangyou arrived at her friend’s door, and, acting with restraint, opted to knock instead of kicking it in.
"Hao Jiale, don't hide in there and stay quiet. I know you're home."
Hao Jiale, who had been lying on the bed in deep misery, heard her voice and crawled up with a sullen expression to open the door. Yu Wangyou leaned against the frame with her arms crossed, looking at her with a teasing smirk. But when she saw Hao Jiale’s bloodshot eyes, any sharp words died on her lips.
"Hao Jiale, what’s wrong?" Yu Wangyou asked, her expression growing tense.
"I’ve been dumped, *sob sob*..." Hao Jiale lay back on the bed, staring at the ceiling and weeping.
Seeing her friend like this, Yu Wangyou let go of her own troubles and lay down on the bed beside her. "So, the person I saw last night really was you?"
Yu Wangyou muttered to herself, but Hao Jiale heard her. She frowned and asked, "Last night? What do you know?"
"Did that jerk lie to you?" Yu Wangyou didn't spell it out, but the question was enough to make Hao Jiale break down completely.
"Waaaah, he’s a liar! He already had a girlfriend but still tried to hook me!"
Yu Wangyou had a "just as I thought" expression. A plan formed in her mind; she patted her friend’s shoulder and offered a suggestion. "How about this, let’s..."
Yu Wangyou leaned in and whispered into her ear. No one heard what she said, but Hao Jiale’s eyes widened suddenly.
"Huh? Is that really going to work?"
"Don't worry, we’ll make sure he has a night to remember." Yu Wangyou’s smile turned devious.
Meanwhile, the young playboy they were targeting was still at the hotel, busy with his girlfriend.