41: Chapter 41: When there's a woman, there's no humanity.
Lian Boyu came out of the bathroom, feeling refreshed, as if he had shed a heavy burden.
He looked up and saw Su Yue lying on the sofa without a care, stretching her body like a lazy cat.
Her long hair was scattered casually across the sofa back, her eyes slightly closed, seemingly enjoying this moment of tranquility.
A wicked smirk curled the corners of Lian Boyu's mouth. He walked over without hesitation and sat down in the empty spot beside Su Yue.
He leaned close to Su Yue and said with a grin, "May I ask for the beautiful lady's name?"
His voice carried a hint of teasing and curiosity, and his eyes flashed with a bright light.
Su Yue lifted her eyelids slightly and parted her red lips, "Su Yue."
Lian Boyu slapped his thigh and said, "Truly a beauty who lives up to her name!"
She sighed inwardly; this man was truly speechless. She originally didn't want to pay him any attention, but he seemed completely oblivious and continued to chatter on.
"Let's reintroduce ourselves. I'm Lian Boyu. It's a pleasure to meet you, beautiful Miss Su Yue." Lian Boyu flashed what he considered to be a charming smile.
Su Yue glanced at him indifferently and didn't respond, thinking he was truly lacking self-awareness. Couldn't he see she was sleeping?
However, Lian Boyu didn't notice Su Yue's coldness and instead said even more enthusiastically, "I've just arrived at your house. As the host, shouldn't you take me for a tour?"
Su Yue finally couldn't help but roll her eyes and said coldly, "If you want a tour, go yourself."
She really hoped this man would shut up quickly and stop disturbing her.
Lian Boyu seemed completely unaware of her impatience and continued to talk to himself.
Gu Yanchen had just settled his mother and came out to see this scene.
Su Yue was lying on the sofa, frowning slightly. That subtle eye-rolling motion was exceptionally clear to Gu Yanchen, revealing her inner displeasure and helplessness.
Lian Boyu sat beside her, wearing an inappropriately enthusiastic smile, seemingly completely unaware of the subtle emotions permeating the air.
He was gesturing wildly as he talked about something, his voice filled with excitement and anticipation, yet it sounded more like he was talking to himself, completely ignoring Su Yue's cold response.
Gu Yanchen's appearance brought a subtle change to the scene.
He stood silently at the doorway, his gaze shifting between the two. His eyes held both concern for Su Yue and dislike and coldness toward Lian Boyu.
The air seemed to solidify, time slowed down at this moment, waiting for some unknown turning point.
Gu Yanchen walked over slowly, stood beside the sofa, and then gently crouched down, resting Su Yue's head on his knees, as if declaring some kind of sovereignty to Lian Boyu. His movements were smooth and natural, as if all of this was only logical.
Lian Boyu really wanted to curse. Why did Gu Yanchen have to appear at this exact moment? How disappointing!
At this moment, the look he directed at Gu Yanchen was filled with annoyance and other complex emotions.
Su Yue, however, was completely unaware of the contest of gazes between the two men.
She closed her eyes, fully enjoying Gu Yanchen's gentle gesture, a satisfied smile hanging on the corners of her lips. She said softly, "Has Auntie been settled?"
"Yes, if you feel sleepy, you can go upstairs to rest for a while."
Gu Yanchen's voice was low and gentle, revealing his care and love for Su Yue.
Seeing that the two of them were going upstairs and ignoring him, Lian Boyu shouted, "Hey! Are you just going to leave me here alone!" His voice was full of grievance.
However, Su Yue and Gu Yanchen didn't stop their steps and continued to walk upstairs.
Seeing this, Lian Boyu said anxiously, "I want to go upstairs and rest too! Wait for me!"
As he spoke, he quickened his pace, trying to catch up with them.
Gu Yanchen's figure appeared exceptionally cold in the dim light. Every word he said seemed to carry unquestionable authority: "Stop. You stay downstairs. If you dare to take one step onto the second floor, I will break your legs."
The second floor was where Su Yue lived; he would not allow any man to get close!
Su Yue secretly poked his side. He really was a petty man, but she liked it.
Gu Yanchen held her mischievous little hand tightly and kissed it, his eyes full of deep affection.
A blush appeared on Su Yue's face. She quickly pulled her hand back and glared at him coquettishly, as if saying, "Bad guy!"
The corners of Gu Yanchen's mouth lifted, revealing a wicked smirk.
Lian Boyu's body stiffened, not daring to move. He knew clearly that this man meant what he said. Helplessly, he said, "Then at least arrange a place for me to stay!"
However, Gu Yanchen just put his arm around Su Yue and went upstairs, leaving him with a cold back view.
"Truly heartless!" Lian Boyu was so angry he kicked the stairs, but kicked a metal plate instead. His toe instantly felt a piercing pain, making him wince.
"Even you bully me, just like your owner who prefers romance over humanity!"
Lian Boyu wanted to kick it again for revenge but held back, limping back to the sofa.
Gu Yanchen came downstairs after Su Yue was asleep, took a set of keys from his pocket, and tossed them casually toward him: "Guest room on the first floor. Find it yourself."
Then he left without looking back, leaving Lian Boyu alone, his mind in a mess.