The news that the two heirs of the Gu family were already engaged quickly spread.
It became widely known throughout Jiangnan.
Upon learning that the Gu family’s cousin was engaged to the family’s adopted son, many who had hoped to form a marriage alliance with the Gu family secretly sighed in regret.
To lose two opportunities to marry into the Gu family at once—how could they not feel regretful?
After all, the Gu family’s influence was undeniable. If they could establish a connection through marriage, it would undoubtedly benefit their own families without any drawbacks.
Not to mention, the young master and young lady of the Gu family were both exceptionally beautiful.
Just that one glimpse at City Lord Li’s birthday banquet had captivated countless people and left many young descendants longing for them.
Ah, what a pity.
Yet, it had to be said that the two of them were indeed a perfect match—a talented gentleman and a beautiful lady, truly a pair of celestial lovers.
Moreover, it was well-known that Gu Xuanjing was the Gu family’s adopted son, with no blood relation to the family, so there was nothing improper about their union.
Besides, marriages between cousins were not uncommon during this time. Many families did so to consolidate their status.
Sigh.
It could only be said that with the Gu family’s power and influence, they had no need to rely on marriage alliances to strengthen their position. Naturally, they could follow their hearts.
……….
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, over three months had gone by.
Now, there were only nine days left until Luo Li and her fiancé’s wedding.
“Mmm… ah…” Intermittent sounds echoed in the bedroom.
A petite figure was firmly pinned down by the man.
Luo Li’s face flushed crimson as she pressed down on his large hand, which was attempting to explore her waist. Her body trembled slightly, and she weakly pushed him away.
“N-no more.”
Ever since they had secretly shared their first kiss, Gu Xuanjing had become utterly captivated by the sensation.
His sudden appearances in Luo Li’s boudoir had become a common occurrence.
Each time he left, Luo Li’s lips were swollen, and her clothes were slightly disheveled.
Fortunately, he knew his limits—until they were married, he would not cross the line.
But the restraint was taking its toll, leaving his eyes tinged with red.
Perhaps due to the approaching wedding date, his self-control today seemed noticeably weaker.
Hearing the slight tremor of fear in her voice, Gu Xuanjing finally lifted his head with restraint, taking a deep, ragged breath. He gazed down at her, his eyes filled with deep affection, studying her current state.
His fingers gently traced her trembling, panting lips, stroking them again and again. He pulled her into his embrace, burying his face against her neck.
“Nine more days,” he murmured, his voice husky and laced with ragged breaths, utterly mesmerizing.
Luo Li shifted uncomfortably, nudging him aside.
“It tickles.”
No, no, this was too tempting. She feared she might lose control.
But he didn’t move. Instead, he nuzzled against her like a big, affectionate dog.
The ticklish sensation made Luo Li let out a soft whimper.
Only then did he look at her with a hint of grievance in his eyes. “Aren’t you looking forward to it?”
Well, he had truly mastered all the little tricks she usually used.
Luo Li couldn’t help but giggle, pinching his handsome cheek before planting a gentle kiss on it.
“I am looking forward to it, but I’m also a little afraid.”
“Hmm?” Before he could even rejoice at her initiative, he paused, his handsome brow furrowing in confusion.
“You were very ‘ferocious’ today.”Seeing Luo Li glance meaningfully at her collarbone, Gu Xuanjing’s handsome face flushed red.
The crimson kiss mark on the girl’s collarbone was filled with an ambiguous aura, enough to make one’s breath catch and face burn with embarrassment.
Although he often visited, he was usually gentle and restrained. In comparison, today had indeed been a bit more ‘ferocious.’
Looking at the mark he left, Gu Xuanjing also felt somewhat embarrassed, his breathing slightly heavier.
“Did I hurt you?” But he was even more afraid of having hurt her.
At the time, he had only thought about their impending wedding date and had indeed gotten a bit too excited and lost control.
As he spoke, he lifted his cool fingers and gently stroked the kiss mark, blowing softly on it, causing her to tremble.
The blush that had just faded from her little face surged back once more.
Luo Li hurriedly raised her hand to cover his, her peach-blossom eyes glistening with a hint of moisture. “It doesn’t hurt, but you should go back now.”
This guy had learned to be naughty.
In her view, his behavior now truly seemed like he was deliberately teasing her.
Yet his gaze remained pure and innocent, leaving her utterly helpless.
“Alright, rest well.” And he was also very obedient.
He obediently carried her back to the bed, softly reminding her to take care, and glanced back at her repeatedly as he left.
After stepping out of the room, he lowered his head and glanced at himself, letting out a long sigh.
He dutifully returned to his room, fetched cold water, and rinsed himself several times.
…Meanwhile, Luo Li tossed and turned restlessly under the covers.
“Little Cabbage, are you back?”
“I’m back!” Hearing the Host’s call, Little Cabbage immediately popped up and floated before Luo Li.
Earlier, when it saw the Host and him kissing, it felt awkward being a third wheel and slipped outside.
“What’s up, Host? Is there anything Little Cabbage can help with?”
“Well… do you have that kind of material?” Luo Li asked, her face slightly flushed.
“That kind? What kind?” Little Cabbage looked utterly confused.
“Just… that kind.”
Despite her bold actions, she was actually all bark and no bite.
Having been single her whole life and dying young, she never had the chance to experience love.
Everything was just her relying on sheer courage—daring to try, daring to flirt.
But now that the wedding was approaching, and they were about to get down to the real deal, she felt a bit nervous.
So she wanted to find some material to study up and prepare herself.
After her explanation, Little Cabbage finally understood what she meant, but…
“I don’t have any…”
“Our Main God said it’s not suitable for minors, so it didn’t prepare any for me. But I can ask the senior Systems for it. Wait for me a moment, Host.”
Before long, Little Cabbage returned with a pile of materials, including real-time projection tutorials.
Seeing the System automatically pull up the content, Little Cabbage obediently nestled beside her to watch along.
“Host, why is your face so red? Is it good?”
Little Cabbage nestled obediently beside her, looking at the Host’s reaction with confusion.
“…Can’t you see it?”
“I can’t see it, but I can see a lot of mosaics.”
“…It’s not good. Kids shouldn’t watch this. Go eat something.”
Looking at Little Cabbage’s innocent and clueless expression, Luo Li could understand the Main God’s well-intentioned efforts—it really wasn’t suitable for minors.
“…Oh.”