“You’re hurting me.”
Zhou Bai pleaded softly, tears welling in her eyes.
The man looked at the mist in her eyes before slowly releasing his grip on her cheek.
However, his arm around her waist remained just as tight.
Because he knew that if he let go, she would run away immediately.
“Remember from now on, I am your man. You don’t need to feel like you’re troubling me. You are my woman, and it’s only natural for me to treat you well.”
What did he mean?
Zhou Bai’s mind buzzed. She blinked, looking at him with confusion.
“I’ll take you.”
Only after saying this did Gu Chengjin release her, turning to go upstairs and change.
Watching his tall, straight back, Zhou Bai slowly came to her senses. It seemed she understood.
He was going to take her, and he wouldn’t allow her to refuse.
Two years had passed. Why was she still so clueless, still not understanding his domineering nature?
What he wanted to do, he would definitely accomplish.
Especially now that that person’s return had provoked him, it was even less likely he would be as tolerant toward her as before.
Forget it, Zhou Bai thought silently to herself.
Once that person left again, he would surely revert to his previous indifferent attitude toward her. She just had to endure a little longer.
After getting in the car, she was so nervous she forgot to close the door.
When the man suddenly leaned over, she was so frightened she almost bolted out, thinking he was going to do something.
“What are you so nervous about? I’m just closing the door.”
Gu Chengjin held her in place, explaining to her horrified expression.
The driver immediately apologized, “Sorry, boss, that was my mistake.”
“It’s fine. Drive.”
Gu Chengjin closed the car door and sat back.
Zhou Bai closed her eyes, her face flushed with shame.
Every second in the car felt like an eternity. Finally, they arrived at the school gate.
As soon as the car stopped, she hurriedly said goodbye to the man and dashed out.
Gu Chengjin sat in the car, watching her quickly run into the school, his eyes deep and unreadable.
“Let’s go.” “Yes, boss.” “Xiao Bai?”
You Mei stopped the flushed and panting Zhou Bai, asking in surprise, “Why are you running? Is there a ghost chasing you? Don’t you care about your image as Jiang University’s campus belle?”
“What campus belle? Don’t tease me,” Zhou Bai said, catching her breath.
Wasn’t there a ghost chasing her?
No, Gu Chengjin was far more terrifying than any ghost.
“Xiao Bai, what’s that on your neck? Did a mosquito bite you?”
You Mei suddenly pointed at the red mark on her neck and asked.
Zhou Bai quickly covered her neck in panic.
Oh no, it was a hickey. She had almost forgotten about it.
“Heh, it’s a mosquito bite.”
Zhou Bai forced herself to stay calm, pulling her collar up a bit, hoping to cover it.
“Where did you go last night? That mosquito came out pretty early—it’s only spring.”
You Mei didn’t suspect she was lying.
After all, aside from being close to You Mei, Zhou Bai usually kept to herself. Although many boys pursued her, no one had ever seen her get close to any of them.
Everyone knew she didn’t have a boyfriend, so who would think a hickey could appear on her?
Zhou Bai stammered, unsure how to explain, but You Mei quickly changed the subject, telling her their professor had been replaced.
Zhou Bai frowned, “Why did they suddenly change professors?”
They still had a project that needed the professor’s guidance. How could they just change someone so suddenly?
“As long as it doesn’t affect our project, it doesn’t matter who it is.”
You Mei put an arm around her shoulder. Zhou Bai nodded in agreement.
She and You Mei had also hit the jackpot—they were selected by Professor Chen to participate in a research project alongside the senior graduate students.
As long as the final outcome remained unchanged, which professor led the project didn’t really matter.
However, that afternoon, when she and You Mei changed into their work clothes and headed to the R&D department, she was stunned to see the new professor.
Why was the new professor him?
“Wow, the new professor is so handsome.”
“Yeah, are you sure he’s a professor and not a celebrity?”
You Mei and the senior female students were flushed with excitement, whispering among themselves.
“Zhou Zhou, long time no see.”
Gu Chengyang called Zhou Bai into his office alone, his gaze gentle as he looked at her.
In truth, his facial features were strikingly similar to Gu Chengjin’s.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have mistaken them back then, leading to that unexpected incident.
However, once she got to know Gu Chengjin, she realized there were significant differences between them.
Gu Chengyang was gentle in temperament, like a refined gentleman who made others feel at ease.
But Gu Chengjin was like a fog—domineering, forceful, proud, and mysterious, forever keeping others guessing about what was on his mind.
Mistaking the two of them back then was truly a case of being blind, and she deserved Gu Chengjin’s forceful and domineering ways.
“Hello, Second Brother. I heard from A Jin this morning that you were coming back, but I didn’t expect to see you so soon.”
Zhou Bai greeted him politely with a smile.
Sure enough, her words felt like a knife, sharply piercing Gu Chengyang’s heart.
“Zhou Zhou, do you have to call me that?”
Gu Chengyang’s expression and tone were filled with pain.
Zhou Bai explained, “A Jin and I have been married for two years now. You’re his second brother, so of course I should call you Second Brother too.”
“Zhou Zhou, are you still blaming me?”
“Second Brother, you’re overthinking it. If there’s nothing else, I’ll head out first.”
Without waiting for his permission, Zhou Bai hurriedly left.
Just as she stepped out the door, her phone rang.
Three words were displayed on the screen: The Great Demon King.
“Hello?” “Have you seen Second Brother?”
Gu Chengjin’s voice was low as he asked.
Zhou Bai’s heart skipped a beat. How did he know she had met Gu Chengyang?
She glanced around but didn’t notice anyone watching her.
“Yes, I saw him. I didn’t expect him to be the new professor for our research group.”
“Second Brother went to great lengths to secure that position,” Gu Chengjin said with an ambiguous tone.
Zhou Bai knew that Gu Chengyang was a thorn in Gu Chengjin’s heart.
“Don’t worry, I’m married to you now. I won’t do anything inappropriate.”
Zhou Bai assured him softly.
Over the years, aside from not being able to make their marriage public, he had treated her quite well. She wouldn’t do anything to embarrass him.
“I’ll pick you up tonight. Meet me at the usual place.”
Gu Chengjin said faintly before hanging up.
Zhou Bai’s heart skipped a beat again. Going home once more?
Thinking of the intimate moments from last night, the tips of her ears flushed slightly…
“Not coming back to the dorm again today?”
You Mei was quite upset.
There were four girls in their dorm. One was a local who had never stayed a single day.
Another had a boyfriend and had long since moved out to live with him. Only she and Zhou Bai kept each other company.
She had thought they could stay together until graduation.
But now, for two nights in a row, Zhou Bai was staying out, something that had never happened before.
“I’m sorry, I have something to do today. I’ll bring you something delicious tomorrow,” Zhou Bai comforted her.
“Alright, be careful on the way and stay safe,” You Mei reminded her.
Zhou Bai jogged to the west gate of the school and waited briefly before Gu Chengjin’s car arrived.
After the car stopped, Zhou Bai was about to open the door when it was unexpectedly opened from the inside.
“Wait for me a moment.”
Gu Chengjin got out of the car, asking her to wait, and walked toward a fried skewer shop across the street.
Zhou Bai frowned in confusion. Did someone as particular as Gu Chengjin eat fried skewers?
Soon, Gu Chengjin returned, holding a takeout bag, which he tossed into her arms.
“I remember you liked these. Though they’re not healthy, it’s fine to have them once in a while.”
Zhou Bai: “……”
“Get in the car.”
Gu Chengjin got in and reminded her to do the same.
Zhou Bai snapped back to reality and quickly got in as well.
However, just before the two got into the car, You Mei happened to come to buy fried skewers.
As a result, she saw Zhou Bai with a man.
Though she didn’t get a clear look at the man’s face, his profile looked exactly like the new Professor Gu.
“Are you mistaken? I’ve never liked fried skewers. You Mei is the one who likes them.”
Zhou Bai didn’t know what to do with the fried skewers in her hands and could only softly remind him.
Gu Chengjin frowned. “But I clearly saw you…”
“What?”
Zhou Bai slightly furrowed her brows, looking at Gu Chengjin with a puzzled expression as he trailed off.
“Never mind. If you don’t like them, just throw them away.”
With a dark expression, Gu Chengjin snatched them away and tossed them into the car’s trash bin.
Zhou Bai’s phone chimed. She took it out, and the screen clearly displayed the words “Professor Gu.”
“Already in contact so soon?”
Gu Chengjin sneered.