The CEO's Gift of Life/C17 Making a Trap for Huo Niannian Was the Same as Courting Death!
+ Add to Library
The CEO's Gift of Life/C17 Making a Trap for Huo Niannian Was the Same as Courting Death!
+ Add to Library

C17 Making a Trap for Huo Niannian Was the Same as Courting Death!

Gu Tingshen watched her flash a smile at Gu Zifan, unsure whether it was by chance or by design. He remembered how just the other night, she had coyly expressed a desire for a handsome man to keep her company in bed. And Gu Zifan was undeniably attractive...

These thoughts rankled Gu Tingshen. He made a mental note to give Huo Niannian a stern talking-to later.

As everyone was preoccupied with their thoughts, Gu Yufei came in with a tray of fruit tea. Her hand shook as she went to place it on the table, causing the tray to tip over.

She swiftly caught the teapot, narrowly avoiding a burn, but the four delicate teacups lay in pieces on the floor.

"Oh no! I'm such a klutz..." Gu Yufei groaned, stomping her foot in frustration before quickly going to get the cleaning tools.

Gu Tingshen wouldn't let a girl handle the sharp ceramic fragments and promptly offered his help.

Gu Zifan remained sprawled on the couch, radiating arrogance. He quipped with ease, "It's rare to see Sister Yufei make a mistake!"

Gu Yufei shot him a withering look and snapped, "You seem to relish my misfortune! You didn't even offer to help."

Huo Niannian, overhearing the exchange, felt it would be inappropriate to continue sitting and watching, so she stood up, ready to assist.

At that moment, as Gu Tingshen went to the kitchen to discard the broken pieces, Gu Yufei said, "Niannian, why not ask Zifan to take you to his room and bring out his tea set? Regardless, we shouldn't let this good tea go to waste."

"He can't fetch it himself?" Huo Niannian teased with a smile.

"I'm afraid he's had a bit too much to drink and might be unsteady," Gu Yufei explained.

It was then that Huo Niannian understood the ruse.

Gu Yufei was plotting to use Gu Zifan's flirtatious nature to ensnare her in a trap!

Seeing through Gu Yufei's strategy, Huo Niannian gave Gu Zifan an amused smile. "Shall we go then, Cousin?"

The thought of being alone with Huo Niannian in his room sent a thrill through Gu Zifan. He leapt up, ready to lead the way.

Leaving the living room, Gu Zifan couldn't help but sneak peeks at the beauty beside him as they headed toward his bedroom. His imagination had already run wild with explicit images, and he felt an uncomfortable tingling sensation, as if his body were teeming with tiny crawling insects.

Before entering his room, Huo Niannian turned to Gu Zifan and said, "Zifan, go ahead to your room. I'll use the restroom and then come to find you."

Overcome with heat and desire, Gu Zifan flashed a smile and reached for Huo Niannian's wrist, suggesting, "My room has a bathroom too."

Huo Niannian quickly retreated, breaking free from his grip, and whispered a reminder, "No matter how impatient you are, we can't make love in your room. What if they come looking for us?"

Gu Zifan, reassured by her words and convinced of her acceptance, was thrilled. He eagerly asked, "Then where should we go?"

"Go to Grandpa's study on the second floor and wait for me. No one goes there at night, and no one will suspect us. I'll talk to Gu Tingshen and then come for you. But remember, don't turn on the lights," she directed.

With his courage fortified by alcohol, Gu Zifan agreed instantly and hurried upstairs.

Huo Niannian smirked slyly, knowing Grandpa would soon return from his walk and likely head to the study to work on the 'Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion.' She relished the thought of this audacious man mistaking Grandpa for her, eagerly anticipating the moment he would make a fool of himself. She was curious to see how he would react when the time came.

After Gu Zifan left, Huo Niannian stood in the shadowy corridor, her eyes returning to the living room.

The living room was tidy, and Gu Yufei seemed to be holding her breath, listening for any noise from their direction. It was quite possible she was waiting for the perfect moment to catch Huo Niannian and Gu Zifan together and expose them to Gu Tingshen in the act.

However, what Huo Niannian couldn't figure out was why Gu Tingshen's face was also tinged with red.

Report
Share
Comments
|
Setting
Background
Font
18
Nunito
Merriweather
Libre Baskerville
Gentium Book Basic
Roboto
Rubik
Nunito
Page with
1000
Line-Height