Chapter 5

How petty, to cling to this matter for an entire night. Amber found it both amusing and helpless; she lowered her eyelids and chose to ignore it. She said that Gu Xun was more handsome than him, which was true, and also out of spite. It irritated Fu Zhao that he was so polite and refined in front of Qiao Anqi, yet at home, he treated her like a ruffian.

Fu Zhaogong curled his fingers and tapped on the table

She had only seen the term "ephemeral" in books before, and that day was the first time she witnessed the blooming of the night-blooming cereus. It was at that moment that she became enamored with gardening.

Although he never drinks milk tea, he is still quite fortunate that what she bought was not a type of medicinal oil; otherwise, he would have had to say it was mineral water. Have you ever seen someone being treated to mineral water?

Returning to the Gu family, Gu Xun did not dare to lead her through the terrace again. They entered through the main door, just as Fu Zhao was searching for her everywhere. Upon seeing her return from outside, he was taken aback.

Amber, in a moment of pique, admitted without a second thought, "Yes, I do like him."

Amber did not expect him to suddenly blurt out such a sentence, which startled her. She was afraid that Fu Jinyan and Hu Xiang would misunderstand. Fortunately, soft music was playing in the car, and the two of them were talking in the front seat, so they did not hear Fu Zhao's low grunt clearly

Amber had no choice but to give fifty yuan to Gu Xiaojun, asking her to pass it on to Gu Xun

I can only comfort myself this way

Gu Xun responded with an "oh," indicating that she should be seventeen years old

Alright

Amber found it both amusing and frustrating, yet amidst her speechlessness, there was also a slight unease in her heart. Xu Renran had an average of one crush on a boy every six months; in her seventy or eighty years, as her adolescence was nearing its end, why had she never had a crush on anyone?

Returning to the Fu family, it was already quite late. Hu Xiang advised Hu Po to rest early, but the pressure of the college entrance examination loomed large, and she still consciously took out her textbooks, planning to study for a while before sleeping. Her aunt and uncle had been so good to her; if she did not work hard, how could she justify the care they had given her over the years

Fu Zhao snorted through his nose: "Of course I'm happy, I've met a handsome guy"

Amber bit down on the chopsticks and coughed: "The chopsticks are stuck in my throat"

Strangely, she believes that her memory is not poor, yet she has no recollection of anything before the age of five. Furthermore, during her elementary school years, she struggled significantly in the first and second grades, ranking at the bottom of her class. However, when she reached middle and high school, with the difficulty of the courses increasing exponentially, she instead excelled in her studies, particularly in English, which became her strongest subject

Amber nodded with tears. It's over, neither the man nor the woman can do it

It is puzzling that Gu Xun posted two love letters on a secondary Weibo account

Amber grumbled discontentedly, "It was you who insisted on dragging me along to run, fine then." She hated getting up early the most. Especially in winter, being pulled out of the warm bed by Fu Zhao to go running was truly her greatest dislike.

For instance, when she initially gave Gu Xiaojun fifty yuan to pass on to Gu Xun, after the school term began, Gu Xun actually drove to her school to ask for change. You might say that twenty-some yuan is not worth making a special trip for; the fuel cost alone from his home to her school wouldn't even cover it

Xu Renran said: "Then let it serve as a memento, who doesn't have a few embarrassing moments in their past"

Amber looked up at him, "What instructions do you have, Mr. Fu?"

She has been particularly afraid of mosquitoes since childhood; her skin develops large red welts from a single mosquito bite. Therefore, she never dares to wear shorts or skirts in the summer. Today, she is also wearing long pants, but on her upper body, she has on a short-sleeved shirt. The flowers and plants on the terrace attract mosquitoes the most. She has only been standing here for a short while, and already five or six large welts have appeared on her arms

Fu Zhao wore an expression as if he were about to explode, storming off in a huff

There are many types of attractiveness in people. Gu Xun and Fu Zhao both belong to the category of handsome men, but their temperaments differ; Fu Zhao is like the sea, while Gu Xun is like snow

Gu Xun paid the money for her

... ... '' not at that level, Dianbai

Amber, due to her exceptional beauty, has always attracted the attention of boys. Some boys, thinking that she has feelings for them simply because she spoke an extra word or glanced their way, become overly sentimental and eager to pursue her, which leaves Amber quite annoyed. Therefore, since middle school, she has been careful to limit her interactions with boys and has chosen to socialize only with girls

I will accompany you, as you are not familiar with it

Amber felt quite embarrassed: "Thank you, I will return it to you later"

Fortunately, the villa of the Gu family is not located halfway up the mountain, and both the pharmacy mall and the community hospital are nearby

Amber glanced sideways and secretly took a look at a handsome man sitting next to her, whose appearance was quite appealing to her. She imagined once again the scenario of kissing this person, and immediately felt a wave of nausea.

"You are truly capable," Xu Renran rolled her eyes.

Laozi likes Qiao Anqi, Gu Xun is her cousin, do you still intend for me to call you sister-in-law in the future

It is regrettable that a tube of phenolphthalein costs over twenty yuan, which is not even enough for a cup of coffee, so Gu Xun had no choice but to change her order to milk tea

Gu Xun did not answer, saying it was unnecessary, and turned to leave, feeling inexplicably a bit angry

Gu Xun took Amber and went directly out from the terrace

... ... '' I do not dare to call, nor do I have the face to do so; I estimate that I have long been blocked by him.

Fu Zhao soon calmed down, stroked his chin, and asked with a pleased expression: "Do you think I look like a celestial being?"

You can steal his account

What grade are you in

Amber developed a rebellious mindset, "Why?"

Fu Zhao slammed her book down and said, "You heartless person, don't you think about it? Your athleticism is so good, yet it is I who accompanies you every morning to go running"

The glass of the terrace seems to separate two worlds; inside the window is a lively and bustling world filled with warmth, while the terrace is an extremely tranquil realm. The fragrance of the epiphyllum fills this space, and the night extends beyond the terrace, stretching out endlessly.

Qiao Anqi joked with her that a life-saving grace should be repaid with one's body. Hu Po was indeed very grateful to Gu Xun, but she still did not develop any feelings of affection. Until the age of 23, she showed no signs of falling in love with any man. Moreover, whenever someone pursued her, she became quite troubled, wishing she could block the other person and never see them again. ... Thus, Fu Zhao once seriously asked her if she liked Xu Renran.

Returning the money is more convenient than dealing with the hassle of milk tea

Amber White glanced at him and refused to answer

Every time Hu Po sees it, she feels frustrated about her slow growth and late development. Her deskmate has already worn a C cup bra, but she is still an A. The most terrifying thing is that some girls in the sixth grade have already started their periods, yet she has shown no signs. Hu Xiang has taken her to the hospital several times, and all the tests came back normal, but she did not get her first period until she was sixteen.

Upon entering the pharmacy, Hu Po inquired if there was any Danpi Phenol available. The salesperson handed her a tube, at which point she realized that she had not brought any money with her

This was the first time in her life that she had become madly infatuated with a man, to the point of losing her senses and doing many "insane" things. At the time, it did not seem like much, but looking back a year later, it truly makes one feel a shiver of embarrassment. For instance, these two childish and shameful love letters.

Moreover, even a stunning beauty cannot prevent the daily encounters. Gu Xun was seeing her for the first time, so naturally, she was not as captivated as someone who had been admiring Fu Zhao for over a decade. However, while she thought this in her heart, she was too lazy to voice it and simply held up her textbook to shield her face

Amber was merely a matter of words; although she was indeed captivated by Gu Xun's appearance and demeanor, she did not experience love at first sight for him at that time. Naturally, after entering university, she did not pursue him at all. However, due to the somewhat special relationship between their families, over the following years, the two would often or occasionally meet, not quite friends, but relatively familiar with each other

She couldn't help but call Xu Renran to ask if there was any way to get Gu Xun to delete those two Weibo posts

Fu Zhaoxiong gruffly said: "Gu Xun is better looking than me?"

Gu Xun said there is. Hu Po then asked where it is

Xu Renran smiled: "You should call him."

Is there a pharmacy nearby? The floral water is of no use to me; I need to apply Danpi phenol for it to be effective

Xu Renran asked her what was wrong

Well then, who tutors you every day before each exam? You heartless girl, how could you say that Gu Xun is better looking than me! You're turning your elbow outward!

I went to buy Danpi phenol. Do you have any money? Hu Po asked Fu Zhao for fifty yuan to return to Gu Xun

When a man becomes serious, he can be quite determined

Once, while having a meal with Xu Renran, she suddenly recalled Fu Zhao's words and quietly imagined the scenario of embracing and kissing Xu Renran, which immediately caused her to gag

She remembers the scene of their first meeting very clearly. Years later, she still recalls Gu Xun's gaze, tone, and actions, even the rolled-up sleeves. And that night-blooming cereus.

Amber was taken aback upon hearing this statement, and then suddenly realized. No wonder he appeared so refined and elegant in front of Joanna.

Gu Xun looked down at her and smiled, "No need to return the favor, just treat me to a drink"

Fu Zhaojian raised his eyebrows and said: "Hey, little girl, you have rebelled, haven't you"

Amber replied without courtesy: "You are indeed as beautiful as a celestial being, yet I have grown weary of looking at you every day."

Amber smiled at him

Although she has known him for quite some time, she still cannot fathom his thoughts. Fu Zhao, despite his fierce demeanor, is like a ball of fire, easily approachable. Gu Xun, on the other hand, is cultured and elegant, composed and dignified, always giving off an air of inscrutability, making it difficult to understand his intentions

Fu Zhao immediately widened his eyes and said, "No!"

On the way back, Fu Jinyan asked her while driving if she had fun. Hu Po did not find anything particularly enjoyable; she had been listening to the adults chat and had a bunch of bites on her arm. However, since her aunt and uncle had kindly taken her out to relax, she couldn't dampen the mood and smiled, nodding her head to say she was very happy

The new school year has begun for the third year of high school

Fu Zhao scolded her in a harsh tone, his fingers not idle as he spoke; with each sentence, he would jab at her head aggressively. Amber's head bobbed to and fro from his jabs, resembling a wobbling toy. The more Fu Zhao spoke, the angrier he became, and in a moment of lost control, he exerted too much force, causing Amber to fall off the stool.

Amber finished writing and, upon raising her head, found Gu Xun standing beside her. He was nearly as tall as Fu Zhao, with a slender and upright figure. She had carefully observed his features while sitting on the sofa earlier. From a distance, his eyes were bright, cold like stars; yet, up close, they suddenly conveyed a different feeling, as if within that coldness there was a flicker of a dancing flame.

Just as she opened the book, Fu Zhao swaggered in, lifting a leg and sitting on her desk. He was three years older than her, already of adult height, and every time he came to her room, he would not sit on the chairs or sofa, but habitually perched himself on her desk, his long and straight legs placed there, evoking envy.

She smiled and clapped her hands: "Oh, this idea is great. Once I get into university, I will go after him. You just wait and call me sister-in-law, and let's see if you dare to bully me in the future."

Upon leaving the pharmacy, Hu Po eagerly opened the ointment and applied it to her arm, finally alleviating the itching sensation. It is quite strange that she is immune to various floral waters, and only Danpi phenol proves effective.

In the year that Qiao Anqi graduated from university, she went to the mountainous area to teach. Gu Xun and her friend Chen Yang drove her there. Fu Zhao, wanting to show his attentiveness yet fearing it would be too obvious, made an excuse that Hupo wanted to go play in the mountains, shamelessly bringing Hupo along. As a result, they had a car accident on the rain-soaked mountain road. Hupo was not seriously injured, but strangely, her bleeding would not stop. The small hospital was short on blood supplies, and it was Gu Xun who donated blood to her, turning a crisis into safety.

Fortunately, last summer she finally clarified her "direction"; in this regard, she must thank Gu Xun

Where have you run off to? My mother thought you were lost

The saleswoman was taken aback. She had never seen such a beautiful young girl, with skin that was fair and radiant, delicate and enchanting like a jade carving. Her smile was captivating, making one's heart race, and even though she was a woman, she found herself mesmerized.

Her skin was too pale, which made the red rash exceptionally conspicuous. Gu Xun also noticed this and hurriedly said: "I will go get you some floral water"

If she had not encountered an outstanding man, it would have been understandable, but even a man as impeccable as Gu Xun did not move her heart, which is truly abnormal. No wonder Fu Zhao would have such wild thoughts

Because Gu Xun is the host, she spoke to him politely and courteously for a few moments, but in her heart, she had already begun to plan her departure, her toes unconsciously pointing towards the terrace outside. Just as she was about to say goodbye to Gu Xun, a sudden sharp itch pierced through her arm, and when she looked down, she couldn't help but be startled.

Amber was not originally angry, but when he poked her to the ground, she suddenly flared up with anger. She scrambled up from the ground and huffed, "He is just more good-looking than you!"

Xu Renran: "Did it poke again?"

Fu Zhao looked at her and suddenly asked a very strange question: "Do you like Gu Xun?"