Huo Junxian returned under the moonlight. It was nine o'clock at night, and the countless stars had pushed the sun down, creating a chaotic mix of heat and darkness.
The surroundings were suffocating, like a pot of freshly brewed black coffee, with dark bubbles boiling.
She opened the door quietly, walking lightly and cautiously into the house, as if she had just returned from a night journey.
There were people awake in the room. Gu Siyu was leaning against the bedside, watching TV on a tablet. She looked up when she heard the movement.
"You're not asleep yet," Huo Junxian asked in a suppressed voice, giving a heavy impression.
Gu Siyu made a sound of agreement, looking at her and about to ask about the company's affairs, but the words swirled on her lips and swallowed back.
So Huo Junxian spoke first, "Has the doctor not come for rounds? Why haven't you slept?"
"It's too early to sleep."
Gu Siyu's heart was pounding, afraid that Huo Junxian hadn't handled things well. If she had known she would go alone today, even if she hadn't turned the tide against Jin Yuansen, she would have to return the favor with force.
Gu Siyu asked, "Have you eaten?"
Huo Junxian spoke softly. She entered the room and sat on the chair nearby, still wearing the black dress. There was no hostility, just a gentle and lazy cat-like demeanor. Her tone sounded exhausted as she said, "Not yet."
Gu Siyu turned to the side and switched on the bedside lamp. The bright light illuminated the ward, causing discomfort to the eyes accustomed to darkness.
Huo Junxian blinked her eyes repeatedly, and Gu Siyu leaned over to get something.
Curiously, Huo Junxian looked over and prepared to help. She asked, "What are you looking for?"
Gu Siyu took out a thermos from the cabinet and handed it to her. "There's about half a pot of soup inside. Do you want to drink it?"
Auntie made too much soup, a whole pot, and she only had a bowl. The rest was stored in the thermos.
It was a simple egg drop and lean meat soup, quite delicious.
Huo Junxian scooped a bowl. The thermos was of good quality, so the soup was still hot. She held the bowl and blew on it slowly.
Gu Siyu moved her lips and said, "There will be another chance in the future. I've already dealt with Jin Yuansen for three billion. It would be easy to get rid of him."
She wasn't very good at comforting people. Seeing Huo Junxian's dejected look, she felt worried, afraid that she had given her the list too late.
"If I can take away three billion from Jin Yuansen, I can take away another three billion from him. After that, cooperate with me, and I'll help you get three billion as well, completely drain him." Gu Siyu made a bold promise while also tempting Huo Junxian, "You and me, working together, unbeatable."
"It's simple to get rid of Jin Yuansen, just need to make a few arrangements. Don't be so disheartened. It's not your fault. Blame him for being so despicable. You were originally a housewife, business warfare is not your expertise."
Gu Siyu listed all the words she could think of, cursing Jin Yuansen to the point of embarrassment.
Huo Junxian still didn't say anything.
"Okay, stop being sad." Although Gu Siyu was impatient and had a temper, after scolding for a while, she went to see Huo Junxian. It wasn't good to say harsh words when she saw her morale so low.
"I'm not sad." Huo Junxian finished drinking the soup in the bowl, wiped her mouth with a tissue, and then smiled at Gu Siyu.
Gu Siyu felt that her smile was forced. "Alright, if you're sad, then be sad. It's not a big deal. Don't force yourself."
"No, really, I'm smiling." Huo Junxian's lips curved up, smiling happily, with an unmistakable joy in her smile.
Gu Siyu was dazzled by her smile. Underneath Huo Junxian's cold expression, there was such a beautiful and warm smile.
It was more beautiful than anything, and she understood now.
Huo Junxian was tricking her.
"No, f***." Gu Siyu wanted to curse, but couldn't help but laugh. Even when scolding someone, she had a smile on her face. "Huo Junxian, you've got guts to actually deceive me."
Huo Junxian continued to smile. When Gu Siyu angrily kicked at her, Huo Junxian stood up, avoiding Gu Siyu's foot, and kept moving backward, saying, "Don't use too much force, be careful."
Gu Siyu, infuriated, jumped off the bed and chased after her, kicking at her.
Huo Junxian kept retreating until she reached another small bed. Then, with nowhere else to go, Gu Siyu kicked her leg, and Huo Junxian "accidentally" fell onto the bed, spreading her limbs and taking a breath.
"Feeling happy now?" Gu Siyu lowered her gaze to look at her.
"Mm."
Huo Junxian lay on the bed, propped herself up slightly with her elbows, and looked into Gu Siyu's eyes for a moment. Then, she simply lay back down, as if she didn't care what Gu Siyu would do to her. With a light and mischievous tone, she said, "Sorry, just... I suddenly wanted to trick you."
Gu Siyu pretended to be angry and lifted her leg without hesitation, stepping on Huo Junxian's knee.
Huo Junxian didn't struggle.
The black high-slit skirt wound up from her legs, revealing a fair and smooth expanse of skin like jade. This woman's figure was truly stunning, and even her breathing seemed to surge like waves.
"You talk too, good news should be shared. Is it necessary to hide and deceive people? You're learning the bad things instead of the good. By the way, did you enjoy stepping on Jin Yuansen?" Gu Siyu didn't step on the exposed area but aimed for the middle, giving two consecutive stomps. Her gaze was somewhat flirtatious. "Did you enjoy it?"
"I feel humiliated." Huo Junxian nodded and said, "I never thought I would be stepped on by Gu Siyu. Ah."
She closed her eyes, as if tired and taking a short rest. Her breathing was gentle and shallow, occasionally becoming unexpectedly heavy. It took quite a bit of physical exertion to dominate the company.
"You still know how to enjoy." Gu Siyu also felt satisfied. Huo Junxian had trampled Jin Yuansen, and in the end, she had trampled Huo Junxian. So, overall, she was the ultimate winner. Balancing herself on one leg, Gu Siyu applied more force when stepping on her. She asked, "What's the situation in the company? Has Jin Yuansen been crawling around like a dog?"
"Not today, he went up the stairs." Huo Junxian replied.
"What do you mean?" Gu Siyu didn't quite understand.
Huo Junxian explained what happened today. She used a little trick and put a photo of Gu Siyu on an LED billboard. Jin Yuansen was scared to death, and now he's going around with people to remove the advertisements.
"Soon, he'll be crawling within the company too." Huo Junxian added.
This was much more interesting than simply beating up Jin Yuansen. Gu Siyu planned to go to the window to take a look. She lived on a high floor, and her VIP ward provided a good view. Just as she was about to go, her foot was grabbed by someone. Huo Junxian opened her eyes and looked at her. "Wait, why are you in such a hurry?"
"If your ex-husband knew what you were like, would he jump off a building in frustration?"
Gu Siyu couldn't help but laugh.
This Huo Junxian person was still playing tricks with her, truly remarkable.
With her eyes closed, Huo Junxian observed and savored the satisfaction of her victory.
This feeling made both of them feel comfortable, indulging in pleasure, watching the people in the company act like foxes with their tails tucked between their legs. It brought them joy and made it impossible to restrain themselves.
The state lasted for a while, and Gu Siyu withdrew her leg.
Huo Junxian asked, "Did you take a shower?"
Gu Siyu was still wearing her daytime clothes. Huo Junxian got up from the small bed, and her clothes were wrinkled from being stepped on. She glanced at them and said, "You didn't shower, did the caregiver aunt not help you?"
"Do you think I would let her help me?" Gu Siyu asked back, feeling that Huo Junxian was asking knowingly.
Huo Junxian said, "Do you want me to help you?"
Gu Siyu stomped for a while and then retracted her leg.
"I do."
Gu Siyu's injuries were quite severe, and even a slight touch was as delicate as a porcelain doll. Now she looked more like a person.
Huo Junxian said, "Your condition is much better today."
Gu Siyu also felt that way. She had wanted to remove the medical sling hanging around her neck for a long time. It always felt particularly bothersome. "Come on, help me take this thing off."
Huo Junxian moved behind her. "If you want to completely remove it, we need to ask the doctor. I'll call and ask later."
Gu Siyu felt that Huo Junxian was being too meddlesome. In theory, she didn't need to wear this while sleeping, and she could remove it tomorrow if there were no issues.
After Huo Junxian helped her remove it, she messaged the doctor to ask.
The doctor replied quickly: [Why remove it? Do you want to leave some residual effects? Do you want habitual dislocations?]
Huo Junxian responded with "No." She looked at Gu Siyu's expression with a helpless look.
Gu Siyu sneered.
She really looked down on Huo Junxian for being such a goody-two-shoes. Whatever the doctor said, she would do. Gu Siyu couldn't be bothered to respond to her words. Now that her hand was free, she quickly grabbed her phone and went online to insult Jin Yuansen. It felt satisfying, and she couldn't help but sigh.
Humans are so hypocritical. When she insulted Jin Yuansen, a group of people chased after her, calling her despicable. But now, they were the ones viciously hurling insults.
Gu Siyu tapped on her phone, originally intending to use both hands, but her injured hand lacked strength, and she was afraid that the doctor would scold her if she hurt herself. So, she typed with one hand, resulting in a bunch of typos. She called Huo Jungian over to help her send the message.
Huo Junxian walked towards the bathroom and asked, "Hmm? What do you want to send?"
Gu Siyu used an instructive tone, trying to teach Huo Junxian a lesson. She dictated, "You fools, do you now realize that Jin Yuansen is a scumbag? When Gu Siyu was insulting him, weren't you all neutral? Now that your minds have straightened out, you suddenly see Jin Yuansen's true nature? I bet you actually like scumbags like Jin Yuansen. Hurry up and go find Jin Yuansen to collect your garbage. Men, don't rush, find a veterinarian with good surgical skills and get yourselves fixed up. Who knows, Jin Yuansen might start to fancy you and marry you."
She originally wanted to add a couple of insulting words targeting people's morality, but Huo Junxian, being a cultured person, was typing for her, and what she was saying was too vulgar. It was difficult for her to say it out loud.
Huo Junxian listened quietly, nodded, and unconsciously lifted the fabric at the high slit. In the bathroom, the light revealed a charming night glow on her.
She leaned against the doorway and asked, "Do you want to take a bath together?"
Gu Siyu's throat tightened. She stood up, holding her phone, and walked towards the doorway, getting closer. "I want it all. I want to send the insulting message to him, and I want to take a bath with his ex-wife."
Human emotions can be truly despicable and greedy. Gu Siyu suppressed her desires. Her lips were itching, and she wanted to kiss Huo Jungian.
"Okay," Huo Junxian nodded.
The two of them entered the bathroom together. They brushed their teeth first and then took a shower.
Gu Siyu undressed herself, refusing Huo Junxian's help.
However, Huo Junxian felt that her hand was injured, so she approached her, wrapped her arms around her waist, and held the phone screen up for her to read. It was filled with words, all written according to what Gu Siyu had said.
"Is it okay?"
"It's okay."
After successfully sending the message, Huo Junxian threw the phone onto the clothes she would change into. She tilted her head slightly, and the wide shoulder strap on her shoulder loosened with a slight pull.
She walked up to Gu Siyu, who had gotten used to her help in washing. Gu Siyu had become quite delicate. Thanks to Huo Junxian's care over the past few days, she hadn't moved and was standing there, waiting for Huo Junxian.
Huo Junxian turned on the showerhead, tested the temperature, and rinsed her own neck first. Then she held Gu Siyu's waist, took the showerhead, and rinsed Gu Siyu's back.
Their lips met in a kiss, their thin lips pressed against each other. Gu Siyu also held onto her with her other hand, repeatedly and tirelessly touching their lips together. It was harmonious and gentle. Their kisses synchronized with the water from the showerhead.
Wherever the water reached, Huo Junxian would kiss that area. After kissing Gu Siyu's chin, the showerhead slowly sprayed water on Gu Siyu's shoulder blades.
Gu Siyu was slightly surprised. "What are you doing?"
"I'm repaying you," Huo Junxian said, her eyes filled with a smile.
Gu Siyu moved back, pressing the switch and stopping the water spraying from the large showerhead fixed overhead. The water fell on her neck, wetting Huo Junxian's hair. Gu Siyu's arm was weak and hanging at her side.
Huo Junxian pursed her lips and reached behind to turn off the showerhead.
"Is this repaying yourself or repaying me? It seems to me that you're seeking benefits for yourself," Gu Siyu said, looking at her while subtly revealing some other emotions beneath her eyelids.
"... It's the same," Huo Junxian replied.
Huo Junxian washed Gu Siyu's lower back, feeling the uneven patterns. When she wanted to take a closer look, Gu Siyu stopped her and blocked her hand, saying, "You touched my scar."
"It's quite long. How did it happen?"
This scar was particularly visible when she was undressed. Huo Junxian must have noticed it a long time ago but only asked now.
"Just as you said, I was held down and beaten. Well, be gentle..." Gu Siyu pushed Huo Junxian slightly, "But that was when I was a child. I was too weak to fight back, so I could only let others bully me."
"Okay."
Now Gu Siyu had it. She wouldn't let anyone bully her. After Huo Junxian finished washing her, Gu Siyu exerted some strength and switched positions with Huo Junxian.
Gu Siyu could use one hand, and Huo Junxian held the showerhead where Gu Siyu indicated, and Gu Siyu directed her to the corresponding areas.
When Huo Junxian's finger touched her face, Gu Siyu leaned in and planted a kiss on her lips.
....
After an hour, both of them were clean and tidy. Huo Junxian tied up her hair and then took care of Gu Siyu.
Gu Siyu didn't feel like putting on clothes; she still needed to apply medication later. She found it quite bothersome. Since there was no one else in the ward anyway, she thought she might as well stay naked.
"The doctor still needs to do rounds," Huo Junxian reminded her.
"Fine." Gu Siyu put on the hospital gown given to her. The gown was loose and made of average fabric.
During this period, she had treated herself as something precious and couldn't be as casual as she was at home. She always felt uncomfortable.
When they came out, Gu Siyu held the corner of her gown in her mouth, asking Huo Junxian for help with the medication.
Her waist was slender, but she wasn't skin and bones thin. It was a streamlined beauty enveloped by abdominal muscles. The attractive vest line snaked into thin sleep pants, and the loose fabric seemed ready to fall off at any moment.
At a spot just under her chest, there was a burn scar the size of a palm. It was an old scar, with the passage of time showing a white color distinct from the surrounding skin.
This scar was so hideous that probably no one could handle it. It could be said that it was adding insult to injury.
It wasn't attractive at all; it was extremely ugly.
"Hey?" Gu Siyu asked her if she was done with the medication.
Huo Junxian took a cotton swab and applied the brownish medicine on her scar. The medicine spread in small patches, turning a white area into a brownish one. No matter how she applied it, the color patch didn't match the surrounding skin.
Gu Siyu asked, "What kind of flower are you drawing?"
"Hmm?" Huo Junxian stopped her hand and looked at her, saying, "A sunflower."
"A sunflower?" Gu Siyu thought for a moment, then lowered her head to look at her waist and abdomen. "That's too ugly."
Huo Junxian didn't continue drawing and went to apply ointment to the bruise on Gu Siyu's waist. The bruise was terrifying a couple of days ago, with a size as large as a hand, making Gu Siyu look like she had fallen into a dye vat.
It definitely hurt, and every time Gu Siyu applied the ointment, she would secretly grimace.
"Do I need to take off my pants?" Huo Junxian asked.
Gu Siyu still had injuries on her lower body. She spat out the edge of her gown from her mouth, and Huo Junxian first handed her a glass of water. Gu Siyu rinsed her mouth, and Huo Junxian hooked her finger around the waistband of her pants and pulled it down. She exerted too much force, exposing Gu Siyu's hips.
"Ouch!" Gu Siyu spit out the water, puzzled, and turned her head to look at her. "Why did you pull down my underwear?"
"Sorry, I used a bit too much force," Huo Junxian smiled with narrowed eyes. She was truly asking for trouble.
Gu Siyu quickly turned around and pushed Huo Junxian's hand away, but Huo Junxian stepped back and directly pulled down her pants.
Gu Siyu lifted her leg to kick Huo Junxian, almost tripping over her pants. Huo Junxian quickly reached out and held her waist, supporting her. The two of them ended up in this strange position, pressed against each other.
"Let go," Gu Siyu bent down, picked up her pants, and put them on, becoming well-behaved and serious.
Huo Junxian didn't make any further advances, standing beside her and watching her. There was always a hint of a smile in her eyes.
Gu Siyu asked, "How many more days do I need to wear this cast on my hand?"
"The doctor said it's a dislocated joint, and you need to wear the cast for three to four weeks."
"Three to four weeks?" Gu Siyu felt that it wasn't acceptable. She had already worn it for three to four days, and everything was inconvenient.
"What do you want to do? I can help," Huo Junxian said.
Gu Siyu couldn't resist being cheeky. "Do you."
Huo Junxian paused, and when she picked up the medicine bottle, she lightly scraped Gu Siyu's leg and said, "I can handle it myself, no need for you to do it."
Gu Siyu froze, stunned by Huo Junxian's sudden change in demeanor.
Huo Junxian was too good at arousing desire, and her mind involuntarily started to imagine Huo Junxian lying on the bed.
She pursed her lips, feeling as if her soul was escaping from its shell.
After applying the ointment, the doctor came for rounds. Normally, there was no need for rounds at this hour, but Huo Junxian had called the doctor, saying it was to prevent Gu Siyu from losing control during bathing and ending up disabled.
In Gu Siyu's mind, she marveled countless times at Huo Junxian's talent. Truly a talented individual.
The doctor examined Gu Siyu, pressing here and there on her body with his fingers, and finally said, "You need to rest for another one or two weeks."
This time, Gu Siyu didn't retort, which surprised the doctor. He asked Huo Junxian, "What's going on? No arguments today? Behaving obediently in the hospital."
"Nothing," Huo Junxian shook her head.
If Gu Siyu argued, the doctor might have wanted to conduct further examinations, but Gu Siyu didn't dare because she had marks on her body.
The doctor left, and Huo Junxian closed the door. Leaning against the door, she smiled mysteriously.
Gu Siyu frowned and looked at her.
"What's going on?"
Huo Junxian pointed outside the window, and Gu Siyu followed her gaze.
She thought it might be the LED advertising screen starting to display Jin Yuansen's scandal and quickly walked closer to take a look.
Suddenly, the city lit up, and the sky was filled with colorful lights. Visual perception reacted first, and slowly the brain began to process the information.
Wow.
It was fireworks.
Gu Siyu thought, who could make such a grand display of fireworks at this time? Valentine's Day had already passed. She got off the bed and walked to the window to look. Compared to the fireworks on Valentine's Day, these fireworks were quieter, unexpectedly set off in the late night.
"I originally wanted someone to create the letter 'Y,' but they said it needed to be designed in advance. So today, we only have this kind of fireworks display," Huo Junxian said.
This fireworks display was stunning enough. No matter how old you were, whenever you saw fireworks, your gaze would be captivated.
Brilliant lights sparkled in the night sky, clusters and blossoms, like spring flowers blooming eagerly.
Large and small fireworks illuminated every corner of the city. The nearby trees cast large shadows under their light, and neon lights were rendered colorless and dull in comparison to its beauty.
People passing by downstairs looked up at the fireworks in the night sky. On bridges and roads, many people exclaimed with envy.
Gu Siyu turned her head to look at Huo Junxian. "Did you set off the fireworks?"
"Yes," Huo Junxian replied. "I went to your place to get something and took a detour."
"No wonder you didn't reply to my message," Gu Siyu muttered, continuing to watch the fireworks.
Huo Junxian asked, "Are they beautiful?"
Gu Siyu nodded, finding them beautiful.
Then she asked, "Why did you suddenly set off fireworks?"
It wasn't a festive or special day.
The fireworks bloomed in her brown eyes, and she saw miniature versions of the fireworks in the reflection on the floor-to-ceiling window.
Boom, boom, the fireworks continued to explode.
Gu Siyu snapped back to her thoughts and continued watching the fireworks.
"Happiness," Huo Junxian leaned against the window, also watching the fireworks. She said, "I wanted to share it with you."
Gu Siyu responded with a faint "Oh."
Fireworks are ephemeral, flickering for a few seconds before extinguishing. They are not as eternal as the neon lights on tall towers or the countless stars, but they leave a strange feeling in the heart... They make the silent night beautiful, no longer as desolate as it once seemed.
The fireworks lasted for a full seven minutes. After the finale, her eyes did not move away from the window. They remained fixed on the night sky, admiring the darkness for a while.
It was the first time someone had set off fireworks for her.
Beautiful.
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Author's note:
Thank you for supporting me by voting or giving nutrient solution between 2022-02-26 21:22:48 and 2022-02-27 21:48:45.
Translator's note: It's a good thing, isn't it? Now, someone set off fireworks for you. You should treasure it~ Anyways... Aren't you two too wild? Even on the hospital ward, you can do that "thing." I'm so jealous 🤧.
Sorry for the very late updates, I hope you enjoy it.
TO BE CONTINUE...