Chapter 9

She said she could drink, but it seems she was lying.

Six bottles of beer are indeed not something an ordinary woman can handle. Perhaps when one is in a bad mood, it's easier to get drunk.

Gu Qiu ran into the bathroom and grabbed a clean towel.

He cupped Chen Yan's forehead with his hands and wiped the filth off her face.

He then cleaned the dirty area on her chest and laid her down on the sofa.

A woman in her late twenties, in the prime of her life.

Chen Yan was a woman with a good figure. Lying there in a completely defenseless posture, the undulations of her chest were particularly eye-catching. A hint of spring light peeked through the gap in her blouse, which was stretched out.

Gu Qiu ran into the bathroom again, found a mop, and cleaned the floor. However, he didn't dare to touch Chen Yan's body randomly.

After finishing all this, he sat down to rest for a moment and faintly heard Chen Yan calling, "Water, water—"

Facing this situation, Gu Qiu had no complaints.

He just felt that Chen Yan must have some unspoken troubles; otherwise, a woman wouldn't go out to get drunk alone.

After drinking water, perhaps because she had vomited twice, Chen Yan slowly woke up.

Seeing Gu Qiu, she was initially surprised, but before he could explain, she quickly remembered what had happened tonight, "Where is this?"

It didn't look like a hotel. Chen Yan touched her forehead and asked.

"This is my rented house."

Breathing in the alcohol-laden air, Chen Yan smiled apologetically, "Did I vomit?"

"Yep! Twice," Gu Qiu answered truthfully.

Chen Yan stuck out her tongue, "Sorry, I caused you trouble."

Gu Qiu stood up, "Let me make you some tea!"

Chen Yan nodded, "Thank you!"

Seeing Gu Qiu turn to make tea, Chen Yan looked around the house. Although it was just a two-bedroom apartment, it was very clean and comfortable, with a subtle aura of elegance.

Gu Qiu brought the tea, and Chen Yan took a sip, "Mm, it's really fragrant. Is this Tieguanyin?"

Gu Qiu didn't speak, just nodded.

Chen Yan looked at Gu Qiu and couldn't help but laugh, "I can't tell, you really know how to enjoy life, huh?"

Gu Qiu scratched his head, looking like a shy teenager.

Chen Yan asked, "Is this house you rented? It doesn't look like a typical rental at all."

Gu Qiu said, "The landlords are an elderly couple who went abroad to visit their daughter and won't be back for a year or two. They entrusted a relative to rent out the house, and I happened to come across it."

Chen Yan didn't dwell on this issue and drank half a cup of tea, "Where's the bathroom? I want to take a shower."

She was really dirty, especially her blouse, which had a strong smell of alcohol.

Gu Qiu said, "Wait a moment," and turned back to his room, bringing a brand new bath towel and a face towel.

Chen Yan was taken aback, took the items, and walked into the bathroom, shaking her head with a bitter smile, "I can't tell, this kid is quite meticulous."

Thinking about it, she sighed softly.

If her fate had been better, would it have come to this?

Her gaze fell on the toiletries in the bathroom, and she noticed that the shampoo, shower gel, and toothpaste Gu Qiu used were all high-end products rarely seen in Anping County, which made her marvel inwardly.

When she came out of the bathroom, Gu Qiu had already opened all the windows, and the air in the room was fresh.

The scent from her damp hair added a touch of fragrance to the space.

The clock on the wall had unknowingly pointed to 2 a.m. When Gu Qiu saw her wrapped in a bath towel, he went to the bathroom, and found that the clothes he had changed into and left in the bathroom had been washed clean by Chen Yan.

When he came out, Chen Yan asked, "Do you have a clothes hanger? I'll go hang the clothes."

Seeing that Gu Qiu was a bit embarrassed, Chen Yan explained, "I washed your clothes while I was at it."

Gu Qiu said, "Thank you!"

Chen Yan actually scolded him like a little woman, "Are you still so polite with me?" After saying that, she seemed to realize it wasn't appropriate and blushed.

A man and a woman alone, sleeping was a problem.

Chen Yan was wide awake, and Gu Qiu certainly wouldn't suggest, "Let's go to bed," such a request.

To ease the tension, Gu Qiu asked, "Sister Chen Yan, where do you live?"

To his surprise, Chen Yan said, "I have no home!"

Seeing her answer like this, Gu Qiu didn't know how to respond.

Chen Yan drank the tea, her expression somber, "I really have no home. You might not believe it."

At this moment, Gu Qiu could only be a listener.

He listened to Chen Yan tell her story.

Chen Yan said, "I got married three years ago. My father-in-law is the deputy county magistrate of Anping County. At that time, the Investment Promotion Office had just been established, and he arranged for me to work there. Xie Bisheng, to help Secretary Tang win over my father-in-law, made me the office director. But no one could have expected that less than a week after my marriage, my husband was in a car accident..."

Chen Yan paused, as if recalling that painful experience.

Gu Qiu said, "Sorry, I shouldn't have asked these questions."

Chen Yan pursed her lips and shook her head, "It's okay, I've already gotten through it. This pain is nothing. Life is full of hardships, and they won't disappear just because we try to avoid them."

Gu Qiu couldn't help but admire Chen Yan's strength.

He heard her murmur, "That car accident left him unable to function as a man and made him a disabled person, confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. But at that time, my father-in-law suddenly died of a cerebral hemorrhage. The consecutive blows made my mother-in-law suspicious and superstitious. She listened to others and called me a jinx, and in a fit of anger, she wanted to kick me out of the house. At first, my husband still protected me, but gradually, rumors started to spread. Some said I had improper conduct at work, and eventually, even he ignored me. So, I am a woman without a home."

Gu Qiu never imagined that a simple question would reveal such a tragic story about Chen Yan.

This made Gu Qiu secretly regret his curiosity.

Now he seemed to understand why so many people always wanted to take advantage of Chen Yan. If she were still the deputy county magistrate's daughter-in-law, even Xie Bisheng wouldn't dare to show his true colors so easily.

Gu Qiu comforted her, "Don't think about it, everything will be fine."

Chen Yan said, "I've gotten used to it. Over the years, I've learned to face it." She smoothed her hair, "Although he doesn't talk to me now, I still insist on going back every day. We argued again tonight, which is why I went out to drink. I didn't expect to run into you!"

Chen Yan stood up, the white bath towel wrapping her slender figure, making her look even more like a lotus emerging from the water, exquisitely beautiful. Gu Qiu thought she would be very sad and depressed, but unexpectedly, Chen Yan had a smile on her face.

"Now it's all over. I've been drunk, I've talked, and my worries are gone." She turned to look at Gu Qiu, showing a row of white teeth, "Thank you, Gu Qiu!"

In that moment, Gu Qiu had a sudden realization. How many blows must one endure in life to achieve such a radiant smile?

It seems he should help Chen Yan and not let her be bullied by people like Xie Bisheng anymore.

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