Chapter 75: Wear It for Me

Wen Jiu had no idea either. She was searching for scissors as she answered him, “I don’t know. Xia Xia bought it for me. Where do you keep your scissors? I’ll open it now.”

Gu Zehuai found a pair in the drawer and handed them to her. Wen Jiu immediately sliced open the parcel.

Her movements were a bit hasty as she opened the box, and without warning, the clothes inside slipped out. Even though there was a layer of transparent packaging, both Wen Jiu and Gu Zehuai could clearly see what it was.

A sailor uniform.

Wen Jiu felt embarrassed and quickly moved the clothes to the far side, out of Gu Zehuai’s view, then looked down into the box to see what else was inside.

Oh—seemed to be a box of...tt.

She didn’t dare let Gu Zehuai see it, nor did she have the courage to take that tiny box out. Clutching the sailor uniform, she stuffed it back into the box, planning to escape this awkward situation.

But Gu Zehuai wouldn’t let her succeed so easily. Just as she stood up, he caught her by the arm and had her sit sideways on his lap.

Looking at the box Wen Jiu was clutching tightly, Gu Zehuai grinned mischievously. “Jiujiu, are you planning to secretly wear this at home? That won’t do. I want to see it too.”

Wen Jiu shook her head vigorously, hiding her face behind the box. “No, I won’t wear it—even at home.” Xia Xia really was too much; Wen Jiu was so embarrassed now, she had no idea how to face Gu Zehuai.

Sensing her discomfort, Gu Zehuai took the box from her hands and set it on the table, comforting her, “Alright, alright, you don’t have to wear it. Don’t be embarrassed. Anyway, I’m sure I’ll have a chance to see you in it someday.”

Hearing that, Wen Jiu blushed even deeper. She nestled her head against his shoulder and thumped his chest twice. “Stop talking, you.”

Gu Zehuai, rarely amused like this, laughed aloud and pulled her back into his arms.

But once she’d calmed down, Wen Jiu thought to herself—perhaps it wouldn’t be impossible to wear it after all...

Nestled in Gu Zehuai’s embrace, she gave herself a thorough pep talk.

After a long while, Wen Jiu sat up, turned, and picked up the outfit from the box, waving it in front of Gu Zehuai.

“Jiujiu, you...”

Wen Jiu smiled seductively, “You want to see, don’t you? Just wait.”

Come on, was there any reason to be shy about this?

Well... maybe a little.

She opened the packaging and looked at the two short pieces of fabric, hesitating again.

Gu Zehuai watched her with leisurely interest. “Jiujiu, you don’t have to force yourself. You can try it some other time.”

He really didn’t want to see it that much. Not at all.

Resolutely, Wen Jiu picked up the clothes and went into the bathroom.

It was five or six minutes before Gu Zehuai heard the bathroom door open.

Wen Jiu stepped out with small, hesitant steps.

She could only lament that the distance from the bathroom to the living room was too short. In the bathroom, she’d spent ages staring at herself in the mirror, building up her courage.

The moment Wen Jiu came into view, Gu Zehuai’s expression changed completely.

He stood up, walked to her, and looked at Wen Jiu, whose cheeks were flushed as she met his gaze.

In that instant, Gu Zehuai thought Wen Jiu was truly beautiful.

His gaze made Wen Jiu self-conscious. She raised her hand to shield his eyes, trying to block his view.

But of course, Gu Zehuai didn’t let her get away with it. He easily took her hand away.

He gazed at her blushing face, and with genuine admiration said, “Jiujiu, you’re so beautiful.”

Seeing herself in his eyes, seeing the desire in his gaze, Wen Jiu felt herself falling under a spell.

Gu Zehuai’s hand slid to her neck, then up to cradle the back of her head, gently pulling her closer.

Slowly, he lowered his head and kissed her.