After returning, Mu Ning fell ill.
Although her body was delicate and fragile, she rarely got sick once a year, but this time the illness came like a mountain, with a violent onset, and she had a high fever that wouldn't go away for several days.
Gu Zhiyin left the company's large and small affairs to Song Heng to handle, postponed all the schedule, and stayed at home without going out.
He invited the family doctor to check on Mu Ning. It was nothing serious, but she was overworked, mentally stressed, depressed, and cold, which caused her to have recurring fevers.
Mu Ning had been burning for three days in a row, feeling groggy, spending more time sleeping and less time waking up.
She often felt a heavy body pressing down on her, making her breathless.
Especially at night, she felt like she was about to drown in the water. Her whole body was wet and hot, and she was almost suffocating when she was pressed on the bed.
But every time Mu Ning woke up, he found himself lying on the bed fully clothed, the light in the bathroom was on, a man's shaking figure was printed on the glass, and the sound of rough breathing could be heard coming from inside.
On the fourth day, her body temperature finally returned to normal, but her limbs were still weak and she felt dizzy and nauseous.
Gu Zhiyin helped her take leave from school and let her recuperate at home.
Zhang Ma was both distressed and relieved. She was back and had no plans to go abroad. However, she was seriously ill and was thin and pale.
Mu Ning has been coming to the Gu family for so many years, Zhang Ma has never seen her so sick. She sleeps in the room all day long, and when she wakes up, she is also languid. She doesn't like to talk and often stares at one place in a daze.
She was really worried about whether this girl was burned out.
Zhang Ma came upstairs with nutritious porridge and knocked on Gu Zhiyin's bedroom door.
Ever since that day when Gu Zhiyin brought Mu Ning back, who was soaked in water, and helped her take a bath and get settled, she had a fever that night, and she has been sleeping in Gu Zhiyin's room since then.
"Miss, I made shredded chicken porridge for you, please eat some."
Mu Ning lets her in.
Zhang Ma put the fragrant porridge on the small table. After a few bites, she didn't want to eat it anymore.
"Miss Ningning, please eat some more."
Mu Ning shook his head, "I have no appetite."
Zhang's mother looked at her pale lips and said, "Ning Ning's fever has just subsided, and her body has not recovered yet. How can I not eat more? You have lost so much weight, and you are like this. Master Gu must feel so distressed."
Mu Ning turned to look at Zhang Ma's overly worried and haggard face, "Zhang Ma, you have worked hard these days."
"It's not that I'm working hard, it's Master Gu who's working hard." Zhang Ma sighed, "He's been taking care of you these days."
Mu Ning paused and said "Oh".
Zhang's mother felt distressed and funny when she saw her dumbfounded look. She held her hand lovingly and said, "Ning Ning also knows how busy Mr. Gu is. In order to take care of you, he didn't go anywhere. I heard his cell phone ring once." Once again, the calls were ringing off the hook and he didn’t even answer.”
Mu Ning lowered his eyes and stared at the shredded chicken in the bowl, and whispered: "I know."
Although she fell asleep, she could feel a figure beside the bed, guarding her every step of the way.
"Ning Ning, Mr. Gu is really kind to you. I have never seen him care so much about anyone." Zhang Ma whispered, "Even when Mr. Gu was seriously ill, he didn't stay in bed like this. I’ve served you before.”
Mu Ning pursed his lips and said nothing.
"Ning Ning, Zhang Ma is here. I can't comment on your relationship with Mr. Gu, but I think you should reconsider your going abroad."
"Ever since Mr. Gu passed away and Mr. Gu moved out of the Gu family's old house, he has been alone. You also know how shallow his relationship with the Gu family's relatives is. He has almost no contact and few friends. In the end How lonely he would be if you were gone."
Zhang's mother helped her pick up the hair hanging from her ears, sighed and said, "Ning Ning, I can't bear to let you go."
Mu Ning lowered his head and thought for a while, then nodded, "I understand, Zhang Ma, I'm a little tired and want to rest."
"Okay, you can rest. If you feel uncomfortable or if you're hungry, just call downstairs."
…
Mu Ning didn't feel sleepy after lying down, and it wasn't until evening that she fell asleep.
I don’t know how long I slept, but the door of the room made a slight noise.
Drowsily, she felt a figure walking in.
The footsteps were very light. He reached the bed and touched her forehead, then turned and went to the bathroom.
Mu Ning was so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes. Hearing the sound of gurgling water coming from the bathroom, he fell asleep again.
I don't know how long it took, but a soft rustling sound woke her up.
The bed beside him collapsed slightly, and Mu Ning felt his body sink, and a tall, hot body covered him.
My face suddenly felt itchy, wet, hot, and dense, with the fragrance after bathing.
She knew it was a man kissing her because she smelled the pleasant pine scent that belonged to him.
As if he was afraid of waking her up, he kissed her very gently and his hands were very light.
But sometimes he loses control. Every time he is about to hurt her, as soon as she moans, the man on top of him will stop immediately. After waiting for more than ten seconds, he finds that she has not woken up, and then he can continue to kiss her with confidence.
He just kissed her, put his big hands on her chest, and didn't do anything more extreme.
Later, his breathing became heavier and heavier, and he began to lose control of his hands.
In the darkness, Mu Ning, who was pressed under him, heard his heavy and rapid heartbeat, and his waist was pressed hard.
It burned her skin hotter than her breath, and she couldn't help but hum, "Well...Uncle Gu..."
The man froze when he heard a mosquito-like hum beneath him, and looked down at her, "Did you wake Ning Ning?"
"Um……"
"Does it hurt you?"
"A little."
"Sorry, Ning Ning..."
He immediately got off her.
Seeing him turning around to get out of bed, Mu Ning quickly reached out to grab him, "Wait, come back."
She reached for the bed and grabbed the hem of his clothes.
The man felt the force of the hook, stood frozen beside the bed and turned around.
"Ning Ning?"
Mu Ning looked at him with bright black eyes, "Are you going to the bathroom again?"
The man paused and looked down, "Well, let's go and solve it."
She also glanced at him and met his eyes, "Don't go."
The man sat down beside the bed in silence.
After sitting like this for a while, Mu Ning couldn't hold it in anymore and stared strangely, "What are you doing sitting here?"
"Watch you and wait until you fall asleep before going."
"..."
"Can I go to the balcony to smoke a cigarette?" His tone was calm, but his voice was extremely low and hoarse.
"..."
"It's a little uncomfortable. Let's relax." He said.
Mu Ning rubbed his eyebrows and said, "Gu Zhiyin, come to the bed."
The man looked up at her in surprise.
After just looking at each other silently for a second, he grabbed the back of her head, leaned forward and kissed her.
While kissing her, he lifted the quilt and got into bed.
He reached out and took her into his arms, lifted her chin, and continued to kiss.
He held her in his arms and kissed her until she was breathless, then let her go. While panting, he pressed his forehead against hers and asked in a thick and deep voice: "Is it okay?"
Mu Ning blushed and nodded.
"You're not healed yet, I'm afraid of hurting you."
"Then just be gentle."
The man lowered his head and captured her lips, "I'll try my best."
