Chapter 91: Want to See Him Run Naked (1)
"In a world you won't be able to go to." Song Wuyou answered in clear, calm voice.
The sisters, Song Jiuyue and Song Jiumei, exchanged a look after hearing Song Wuyou's answer. Song Jiumei's contempt thickened, "Song Wuyou, web games and reality are a world apart."
Song Wuyou could not help blinking her eyes again. In fact, they had misunderstood. The place she was referring to was not any online game...
Suddenly, Song Jiuyue looked forward to Song Wuyou's performance in archery. "Let's go." She said to Song Jiumei, her steps obviously much quicker than before.
By the time Song Wuyou reached the archery range, Gu Yanhao and Mu Gu had already started. Song Jiuyue and Song Jiumei were also tweaking their bows and arrows.
"Ah Hao, let's have a match. We haven't done that in a long time," Mu Gu said while holding a bow in his hands, smiling playfully at Gu Yanhao.
"Okay, we'll have a match today." Gu Yanhao agreed casually.
"We'll twist the rules a little bit. How about it?" Mu Gu laughed, his peach blossom eyes exuded a dangerous charm.
Gu Yanhao looked at him, "What new rules?"
"Whoever loses, the penalty will be ten laps around the archery range." Mu Gu said.
Gu Yanhao's eyebrow cocked up, looking at Mu Gu; this is the new rule?
At the back, Song Wuyou raised her head and took a quick look at the archery range. The area was not that big. For a healthy man like Gu Yanhao, ten laps would not even make him tired.
Mu Gu had a strange light in his eyes as he looked back at Gu Yanhao, "How about it? On?"
Gu Yanhao was cold as ever, "I don't like beating around the bush."
"Fine, I won't lead you in circles. The loser strips naked and runs ten laps."
Three women were stunned upon hearing the penalty, but very quickly Song Jiumei's eyes were shining with expectation.
Gu Yanhao was intrigued, "Running naked?"
Mu Gu shook his head, "It's streaking."
"Is there a difference?"
Mu Gu grinned sheepishly, "No difference. Strip naked and run."
His peach blossoms eyes shone as they roamed over Gu Yanhao's body. It was obvious that he was anticipating Gu Yanhao having to show his body, and, of course, his embittered look.
"How about it. Dare to bet?" Mu Gu pursued anxiously.
Gu Yanhao harrumphed coldly, the corner of his lips curving in a mocking arch, "Afraid you can't fulfill the bet later?"
Mu Gu's face bloomed, "So we're on?"
Not losing his cool, Gu Yanhao said, "Begin. You first."
Mu Gu's sensuous lips curved in a slight smile, bewitching and illegal.
"Great, I'll start first. Old rules, each person gets three arrows, two rounds determine the winner, and bulls eyes prevail over all." Mu Gu was very confident in his archery skills; after all, he practiced here nearly everyday. Nocking the arrow onto the bow, he pulled and released.
Whooosshhhh!
The arrow flew from the bow, whistling through the air.
Twangggg!
The arrow sailed right into the red dot in the middle, not a millimeter of deviation. From nocking, to pull, to release, and the arrow shooting out every move was fluid, elegant, and dashing. Mu Gu's sensuous smiled arched deeper, with a spark of devilish mischief.
Gu Yanhao coldly glanced at him from the corner of his eyes, then his hands moved and nock, pull, release...
Hu!
The arrow released from the bow string and a heavy thud came from the target markers. The arrowhead pierced through the board, causing the target to sway momentarily before it returned to a standstill. Both he and Mu Gu struck bulls eyes, but his arrows landed with more boldness and more flamboyance. Gu Yanhao's action was much faster, cooler, and captivating.
Song Jiuyue and Song Jiumei's eyes were shining as they watched the scene, pink love shaped hearts were about to burst out from them.
It was so cool!
It was just that so handsome and cool. If Young Master Gu won, would they still have the chance to see him run naked around the range?
Chapter 92: Want to See Him Run Naked (2)
Gu Yanhao's appearance was flawless. Even his sense of style fit perfectly with his body, but neither Song Jiuyue nor Song Jiumei had ever seen him without clothes on. Gu Yanhao's villa has a swimming pool, and at the old house there was a hot spring. Whether he wanted to swim or soak in the hot springs, he could do it on his property.
A man who loved both cleanliness and himself, even with the entire M City's women coveting him, none has ever seen him in his birthday suit.
Song Wuyou casually picked up a bow, flipping left and right as if studying it. Towards Gu Yanhao's cool actions in archery she directed only a cursory glance or two, not showing much interest at all. Her brothers in the army barracks looked much cooler than he did when shooting an arrow. Once they stepped onto the battlefield, that sharp edge and coldness, accompanied by the killing intent and will to kill the enemy... That was the true sense of cool and handsome!
Gu Yanhao and Mu Gu were just little kids playing. What's the use of noble and dignified actions? It lost the gripping tension of being in a battlefield.
"Tsk tsk." Mu Gu observed Gu Yanhao's handiwork on the target, exclaiming his praise, "Good skill!"
Gu Yanhao's lips revealed a proud smile, "Do you want to continue?"
"Of course!" He was the one that suggested a bet. If he doesn't continue at a time like this, doesn't that mean he admits his lost?
But the results were truly disappointing!
This was Song Jiuyue and Song Jiumei's inner thoughts, because Gu Yanhao won, and Mu Gu was the one who lost.
Gu Yanhao put down the bow down and said indifferently, "Strip yourself and run."
He did not want to have to undress Mu Gu with his bare hands.
"Ai." Mu Gu shook his head wryly. Well, he must keep his promise as he'd lost the bet, so he could only undress.
Just as Mu Gu moved onto his pants, Song Jiuyue suddenly suggested, "Why don't the woman also play a game?"
Mu Gu's actions abruptly paused halfway as he looked at Song Jiuyue in amazement, "You would like to strip and run as well?"
Song Wuyou that was fiddling with a bow paused for a second, smiling to herself inside as she looked over at Song Jiuyue.
Song Jiuyue laughed dismissively, "A woman must be reserved. Of course we cannot undress and run laps."
She turned to Song Wuyou, "Wuyou, do you want to play with us? The loser will run ten laps around the archery range."
Gu Yanhao's brows tightened as he heard this, and his gaze shifted to Song Wuyou. She had no idea how to shoot an arrow. He thought Song Wuyou would decline, however...
"Great ah!" Song Wuyou agreed, full of enthusiasm and excitement, but in the next moment she was crestfallen, "But this kind of bow, I've never them used before."
The bow was very light, the arrows sharp but not durable. The bows and arrows she used in her past life were made of cow horns, and the arrowheads were molded from iron. The elasticity and flexibility were many times better than the one in her hand.
Mu Gu broke out in laughter after hearing her words. Peach blossom eyes were shining as they looked at Song Wuyou, "Then what kind of bows have you used?"
Before Song Wuyou could answer for herself, Song Jiumei grabbed the spotlight, "She's only played online games."
Gu Yanhao raised an eyebrow at the information, profoundly looking at Song Wuyou.
Mu Gu used his trademark devilish smile, "Online games and real life are very different. This is more exciting."
Song Wuyou's small face looked even sadder, mumbling softly, "But, I've never used this type before." Her expression entered Song Jiuyue's eyes, and her heart was bursting with joy at Song Wuyou's woe. Never played before means she's absolutely going to lose. Let her run beside a naked Mu Gu, that would definitely be interesting to watch!
"How about I teach you?" Song Jiuyue 'generously' offered.
"It's very easy." A deep, magnetic voice came beside Song Wuyou. Gu Yanhao was already standing behind her.
Song Wuyou was startled as his warm breath breezed from her back.
His long arm reached over Song Wuyou's body, his actions extremely affectionate as if he were giving her a back hug.
Chapter 93: Shoot Until It Hits
This action of his 'scorched' everyone's eyes!
Mu Gu pursed his lips and looked at Gu Yanhao ambiguously: are you trying to abuse some single dog here?[1]
Before the action abused single dogs, it had successfully 'abused' Song Jiuyue. No matter how hard she tried to put on an amiable front, it could not hide her ashen face.
Gu Yanhao wants to teach Song Wuyou archery?
Standing behind Song Wuyou, his broad chest seemed stuck onto Song Wuyou's back as he moved.
Song Jiuyue gnashed her teeth secretly. Due to the occasional glances Mu Gu sent her way, Song Jiuyue had to squeeze out a slight smile for the benefit of her image, hoping to conceal the strong jealousy boiling in her heart.
Mu Gu and Gu Yanhao are the best of friends. Mu Gu seeing her jealous expression was no different than being seen by Gu Yanhao. It was just the same. No doubt, Mu Gu speaks about everything with Gu Yanhao.
"Hold the bow with this hand, the other hand holds the arrow here, and then pull..." While he explained, Gu Yanhao guided Song Wuyou with his hands every step of the way, from posture to nocking the arrow, and pulling the bow string. His voice had a low tone, sounding like a sweet, alluring magic spell.
A deep voice entered her ear, his scent spread to her nose from the back, his large hands held her small ones, covering her small hand with his body warmth. This warm temperature traveled up from her hand straight into her heartstrings. Song Wuyou's heart felt as if a soft feather had brushed past, then a naughty little fawn was banging inside, causing her heart to miss a beat one second and quicken in the next second. This kind of feeling was foreign to her, yet exciting. Dazed, Song Wuyou's thoughts were in a mess, and no two thoughts could be connected logically. Teaching this way, which woman had the focus to listen to you teaching archery basics?
"Did you see clearly? Aim the arrowhead at the target." Gu Yanhao looked down, a rich deep voice directed at Song Wuyou.
Song Wuyou's face was a slight red. She nodded docilely at Gu Yanhao.
"Release, shoot." Gu Yanhao instructed her to release her hand.
Hu! The arrow flew out whistling in the wind, but although it struck the target, it was not on the red dot of the bulls eye. Moreover, it struck at the edge of the target board.
Song Wuyou pursed her lips and shot Song Jiuyue a provocative look. In the next moment, she sighed and complained to Gu Yanhao, "I can't even get a bulls eye with your help; it'll be worse without you helping me."
She sounded extremely doleful.
Gu Yanhao's arms wrapped around her. Lowering his head and placing his chin atop her head, speaking softly, "It's alright. If you didn't get it the first time, shoot a second time, third time; until you hit it."
"Poof!" Mu Gu suddenly guffawed, "Ah Hao, why do my thoughts run crooked hearing the words you've just said?"
Song Wuyou too could not resist arching her lips listening to what Mu Gu's words implied. She whirled around to look at Mu Gu to see if his head was really crooked.
"No need to look." Gu Yanhao used his chin, knocking Song Wuyou's head lightly.
"Oh." Song Wuyou stuck out her soft pink tongue, allowing him to continue teaching her.
On the side watching all this, Song Jiuyou lost all the color in her face as she tried to suppress the soaring jealousy she felt. Fearing Gu Yanhao or Mu Gu would notice, she swiftly turned her back towards them, pretending to be interested in some bows. Out of their view, her eyes were chilling.
This damn Song Wuyou!
Gu Yanhao had always been annoyed with her. Why did his attitude change so suddenly?
What methods did this slut use to get hold of Gu Yanhao's heart?
After teaching Song Wuyou for a few rounds, she strongly insisted on trying by herself.
A living Male God sticking to her back... the hotness!
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Note:
[1] single dog—slang, normally referring to unattached man.
Chapter 94: Galloping Forward, Riding Double on the Horse with Wife
Moreover, his actions seemed deliberate, as if his entire person was leaning into her. Does teaching archery involve so much skinship? Doesn't he know that his body temperature is horrifyingly hot?
Gu Yanhao did not insist or force her, but before he left, he playfully nipped her earlobe with his teeth before letting her go. A shiver ran down Song Wuyou's spine. Even her goosebumps made a show of coming out. If it was not for the fact that she wanted to annoy Song Jiuyue and get her to fall into the play, she really would have jammed her elbow into his ribs.
"Ah Hao, don't abuse dogs here anymore, my eyes are nearly blinded." Mu Gu whined but still smiled sweetly. Even with her back to them, Song Jiuyue's heart once again bled hearing Mu Gu's teasing words.
Could it be that Young Master Gu kissed Song Wuyou?
She quickly turned back to look at Gu Yanhao, but he'd already stepped away from Song Wuyou, saying to Mu Gu, "There will be more things to blind your eyes later."
Mu Gu's peach blossom eyes narrowed upon hearing Gu Yanhao's implication. Complaining grumpily he sulked, "Don't remind me, Ah Hao."
Song Jiuyue's big eyes glared at Song Wuyou—icy, cold, gloomy, and dead jealous. Her eyebrow rose in suspicion: Young Master Gu really kissed Song Wuyou just now?
At the moment, Song Wuyou was 'diligently' focusing on improving her archery skills, but her actions with the bow and arrows looked clumsy.
Seeing the ruddy glow on Song Wuyou's face underneath the sunny sky, Song Jiuyue gritted her teeth vehemently. Bitch! Song Jiuyue cursed inwardly.
With such intense gazes directed at her, how could Song Wuyou be ignorant of the burning hatred the sisters held for her? She purposely turned, facing Song Jiuyue with a shy and helpless expression, "My husband taught me so many times yet I still can't do it properly. Looks like I won't be able to have a match with you."
When the words 'my husband' floated through her lips, Gu Yanhao's pupils darkened. He looked over at her, the corner of his lips curved up as he watched her with increased interest. Coming from her lips, he liked hearing those words:'my husband'.
"It's alright, I haven't played for a long time. I'm somewhat rusty, so we can practice together." Song Jiuyue said, displaying a kind and generous smile on her face.
"Even online games you were able to play so well. Your skills must be great in real life, too." Song Jiumei jumped in to 'support.' Inside, Song Jiumei wished nothing more than to see Song Wuyou running laps beside a naked Mu Gu.
"Then womenfolk practice here. We'll come back to watch the match in a bit." Mu Gu winked at Gu Yanhao, sending a signal, "Ah Hao, let's go and look at the new batch of horses I brought in."
Gu Yanhao looked at Song Wuyou instead, wanting to teach her more, "What's there to see about a horse?"
"You'll see when you get there," Mu Gu shot him a mysterious smile, "Pick a good horse, then you can gallop through the fields with your wife."
Gu Yanhao cocked an eyebrow after hearing this suggestion. It sounded good. Just imagining the picture of them flying across the field on a horse, together, was enough to make his mood better.
"Be good and practice here. I look forward to you winning the match." Gu Yanhao's hand reached out, lightly caressing Song Wuyou's hair as he muttered in a low voice to her.
Song Wuyou raised her head, a sweet smile on her face as she nodded docilely, "En."
After Gu Yanhao left, Song Jiuyue and Song Jiumei's pretense cracked and crumbled in an instant.
"Song Wuyou, do you feel very blissful at the moment?" Song Jiumei stepped forward, that fierce expression on her face looking as if she wanted to beat Song Wuyou up.
Her tone was cold, barely hiding her fury.
Song Wuyou pretended like she did not know what Song Jiumei was talking about. Confused, she looked at Song Jiumei, "Why are you so fiercely asking whether I'm happy or not?"
Song Jiuyue also looked at Song Jiumei in surprise. Why was her reaction more intense than her own?
"I can't stand your little vixen demeanor!" Song Jiumei fumed.
Song Wuyou stuck out her tongue naughtily, "As long as Gu Yanhao likes it, it has nothing to do with me if you can't stand the sight of it."
Chapter 95: You Want to Seduce My Husband?
"What vixenous methods did you use to delude Young Master Gu?"
Song Wuyou nearly burst out laughing. Finding Song Jiumei's accusations funny, she cocked an eyebrow looking at her, piqued.
"I'm Young Master Gu's wife, do I need to seduce or delude him? Seeing our husband and wife's good affections made you so riled up with jealousy. Were you planning to seduce my husband?"
"I did not!" Song Jiumei was startled. Guilt overcame her yet, in front of Song Wuyou, she tilted her chin claiming, "I'm not as cheap as you are."
"Asinine." Song Wuyou coldly scoffed.
She was the noble, dignified Imperial Consort Song. Even if she fell out of favor and sent to the Cold Palace, she did not feel jealousy towards other concubines that gained His favor. Song Jiumei had not an ounce of relation with Gu Yanhao. To show her jealousy so blatantly was proof of her crude personality and lack of proper education.
"Who are you calling asinine?" Song Jiumei's anger erupted, making her feel like smacking someone.
Song Wuyou ignored her directly, went to the side and continued with her practice.
Glaring viciously at Song Wuyou, Song Jiumei barked, "Song Wuyou, you're absolutely losing this bet!"
There was a faint meaningful smile on Song Wuyou's face, "In that world, I can shoot very well. Here, I'm not afraid of you either."
"That is just an online world." Song Jiumei retorted sarcastically, "You're stupider than I thought. Other than that face, that brain of yours is no different than a pig's."
"Always trying to show off, you know no bounds with your arrogance. Humph, in a little while, I'll make you lose miserably."
"So noisy." Song Wuyou glared sternly at Song Jiumei, "I want to practice, so shut your mouth!"
From the beginning until the end, Song Jiuyue watched Song Wuyou quietly on the side. Before this, Song Jiumei had said Song Wuyou changed. She did not believe at first, but now, observing her from a close distance, she realized Song Wuyou really did change.
Not the way she dressed or styled herself, but her atmosphere, and that gaze that made everything look insignificant in her eyes.
In the past, if Song Jiumei fought with her, she would feel uncomfortable and would retaliate, causing her to look like a vulgar unrefined woman. However, the unconcerned and ridiculing look in the eyes as they swept over Song Jiumei as if she could not be bothered to entertain a clown.
Song Jiuyue frowned as observed Song Wuyou questioningly. Her personality changed?
"You..." Song Jiumei was upset being ignored.
Song Jiumei wanted to criticize Song Wuyou more but Song Jiuyue pulled her back and gave her a stern eye, "Jiumei, enough."
Song Jiumei stomped her feet, feeling extremely wronged as she looked at Song Jiuyue, "Dajie, she's too much!"
Song Wuyou sneered in her heart. She was too much? How come she was not aware of where was she too much?
"You're the one that is too much!" Although Song Jiuyue also hates Song Wuyou to the bone, she had a lot of patience and endurance, unlike the gungho Song Jiumei.
Song Jiuyue coldly looked over at Song Wuyou, "Wuyou, let's have a match."
After she won, Song Wuyou must listen to everything she says.
Song Wuyou became flustered, protesting, "But I haven't practiced enough yet."
A conceited smirk appeared on Song Jiuyue's mouth, "No need to practice, you can't beat me anyway."
"How do you know before I even try?"
"If you admit your loss, I will leave you a shred of dignity."
"What dignity?"
"Didn't we agree just now? After I win, you need to listen to me. Are you afraid I will want you to become my maid after losing to me?" Song Jiuyue's smug smirk deepened, pushing out her chin akin to a proud peacock.
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Translator: Woodear Editor: Ocelot