The casual words sounded like a mere sigh of emotion, but they sent a cold sweat down Lu Ke's back.
Gu Xiu was right. Once the news got out, the other male leads would definitely come looking for her.
That was exactly how it went in the original book. After finding out she had slept with Feng Qilou, the others seemed to lose all their reservations, taking turns to find every possible way to get her into bed.
The original owner of this body liked every single one of those men. Snatching the female lead's suitors made her extremely happy.
Of course she was willing to sleep with the male leads. After all, it was truly hard to find men with such impressive assets out in the real world.
It was practically a feast fit for a king.
Lu Ke had been single since birth for 28 years and hadn't even held a man's hand. Yet, right after transmigrating, she had not only slept with someone, but there were also countless iconic scenes waiting for her to unlock in the future.
If she were the female lead of this book, experiencing a completely sweet and pampering romance with no angst, she would be more than happy to be Lu Ke.
With money, beauty, and handsome men, what more could she ask for?
But her ending in the book was simply too undignified. If they had at least left her with her clothes on, she could have enjoyed herself a little longer with a clear conscience before running away.
But right now, Lu Ke only wanted to run away as fast as possible.
Gu Xiu didn't even turn his head, continuing his previous train of thought. I actually feel a bit sorry for the person who drugged Feng Qilou.
Once you're targeted by Feng Qilou, you can't escape even if you run to the ends of the earth.
With the Feng family's power, finding someone is far too easy.
He turned his head, smiling with gentle doting, but his eyes were dark and heavy. Sister, don't you agree?
You'll be found wherever you go...
His words struck Lu Ke's heart like a heavy hammer, instantly clearing her mind.
Right, this was a novel world ruled by powerful conglomerates...
She looked at Gu Xiu, unsure if he was merely making a casual observation or if he had seen through her desire to run away, giving her an early warning so she would have a clear understanding of her situation.
Gu Xiu, however, had already turned back to focus on driving. The car moved smoothly and quickly.
Seeing her remain silent, Gu Xiu pursed his lips in obvious dissatisfaction. Don't you think so, Sister?
Lu Ke nodded stiffly, and he instantly brightened up again.
The car soon drove into a villa district and stopped in front of an exquisite villa.
Gu Xiu opened the car door and gently reached his hand out to her. Sister, I just bought this place recently. They definitely don't know about it.
It's very safe to hide here. You can rest and recover in peace. No one will bother you.
Lu Ke glanced at his hand and tried to bypass him to get out of the car, but Gu Xiu grabbed her hand firmly.
Gu Xiu smiled in a way that made her blood run cold. Is it because you slept with Feng Qilou that you're now so resistant to even holding my hand?
Lu Ke's eyes widened. She quickly shook her head and, after a second of hesitation, grasped his hand tightly.
Gu Xiu lowered his eyelashes, hiding the expression in his eyes. Have you fallen in love with him, Sister?
Is it because he got you first...
No. Lu Ke didn't dare let him continue. Gu Xiu had a gloomy and volatile personality; if she let him keep talking, he might actually run off to fight Feng Qilou to the death.
If she provoked this psycho too much, it was entirely possible he would just lock her up.
Forcing herself to calm down, Lu Ke adjusted her tone and put on an exhausted face. I'm just too tired.
I didn't expect something like this to happen today, and for you to walk in on it. I just don't know how to face you.
Hearing her say this, the gloom in Gu Xiu's eyes vanished, and a smile reappeared on his face.
He bent down, scooped her up in his arms, and strode toward the villa.
You said you don't know how to face me, Sister. Why is that?
Why?
Why else?
Anyone with a shred of decency would feel embarrassed knowing someone was waiting right outside while they were doing that with someone else.
Did he really need to ask why?
She couldn't exactly say that the mere thought of him possibly hearing her shameful sounds made her want to find a hole to crawl into and hide.
Lu Ke's cheeks flushed slightly. She averted her gaze, avoiding Gu Xiu's face.
The smile in Gu Xiu's eyes deepened. He kicked open the villa's front door and carried Lu Ke inside as if he owned the world.
The villa was massive, with three floors above ground, two underground, and a large courtyard and garden.
She didn't know what was planted in the garden, but the whole yard was filled with a floral fragrance.
Lu Ke looked around. The villa's interior was magnificently decorated, and the paintings on the walls were full of medieval European style.
The lines were bold, and the colors were vivid.
However, the overall decor was in the creamy aesthetic that the original owner liked best, while the paintings were to Gu Xiu's taste.
She had no idea how much this villa cost, but she probably wouldn't be able to afford it even if she worked hard for ten lifetimes.
Yet he had bought it so casually. Lu Ke felt a twinge of jealousy.
Her gaze fell on the enormous crystal chandelier in the living room, but before she could get a good look, Gu Xiu carried her into the bathroom.
He walked over to the bathtub, turned on the faucet, and turned his head to look at Lu Ke.
She had to admit, Gu Xiu was indeed attentive when taking care of people.
After being pinned down by Feng Qilou for several hours, her body was covered in sweat and an unspeakable musky scent. It was truly uncomfortable not to take a bath.
She hadn't expected Gu Xiu to consider even this.
Lu Ke stood to the side, gripping the hem of her clothes as she waited for Gu Xiu to leave.
Gu Xiu, however, showed no intention of leaving. Sister, I'll bathe you. Take off your clothes first.
Lu Ke's pupils quaked, and her grip on her clothes instantly loosened.
She looked at him in disbelief, her lips trembling. W-what did you say?
Gu Xiu stepped in front of her. His height of nearly 1.9 meters was incredibly imposing.
Sister can do it with Feng Qilou, but I can't even give Sister a bath? He paused for a moment, his voice softening a bit. Or is Sister afraid I might do something to you?
Seeing Lu Ke's tense and guarded expression, they stood in a stalemate for a few seconds before Gu Xiu couldn't hold back a chuckle.
Don't worry. If I really did something to you, then what difference would there be between me and Feng Qilou?
Sister, I hope you willingly give yourself to me because you truly like me, not because I forced you.
Besides... you can't take any more today.
He spoke with such high-sounding righteousness, yet he still refused to leave.
Shocked by his shamelessness, Lu Ke reached out to push him away, but Gu Xiu caught her hand and pressed a light kiss to it.
She instantly yanked her hand back as if she had been burned, the tips of her ears turning red.
Gu Xiu said sincerely, Sister, I just want to see if Feng Qilou hurt you. Don't worry, I really won't touch you.
If you don't take them off, I'll take them off for you.
Lu Ke: !
Outwardly gentle and respectful, but in reality, coercive.
This feeling was truly like having a fishbone stuck in her throat.
But Lu Ke knew Gu Xiu was absolutely not joking. In the original book, although the original owner was willing to have relations with the male leads...
...her first time with each of them almost always involved some degree of coercion.
These privileged elites born with silver spoons in their mouths would never allow themselves to be in a subordinate position, even when facing their savior.
If they ever truly appeared to be in a subordinate position one day, it would definitely be a deliberately crafted illusion.
Lu Ke didn't find it strange at all that Gu Xiu could forcibly strip her clothes off; it was exactly the kind of thing he would do.
But to strip naked in front of a strange man was truly too shameful for Lu Ke.
Biting her lip, she tried to negotiate. Um, could you go out first?
No.
"Can you wait until I'm undressed before coming in?" Lu Ke's face flushed red all the way to her neck, not daring to meet Gu Xiu's eyes.
Gu Xiu stared at her for a long time, his gaze fixed unblinkingly upon her.
The silence in the air was almost suffocating.
Just when Lu Ke thought Gu Xiu wouldn't agree, he turned around and walked straight out, even considerately closing the bathroom door behind him.
Lu Ke froze, surprised that Gu Xiu was actually being so accommodating.
It wasn't like the him in the book at all.
But the next second, Gu Xiu's voice came from outside the door: "Sister, you only have one minute. I'm coming in after one minute."
Lu Ke: ...
Looking around, besides some toiletries, a bathtub, and a showerhead, there was nothing else in the bathroom.
She took a deep breath, quickly stripped off her outer clothes, slipped into the bathtub, and hugged her body tightly.
Right on time, Gu Xiu pushed the door open and walked in. Seeing the glaring red marks on her exposed snow-white skin, a flash of hostility crossed his eyes, but he quickly hid it away.
His gaze swept over Lu Ke's chest. He paused for a moment, then stepped forward and rolled up his sleeves.
"Does Sister not take off her underwear when taking a bath? Or is it inconvenient for Sister? How about I help you?"
Lu Ke looked at him in horror. This time, Gu Xiu didn't even give her any extra time to react before quickly unfastening it.
He caught the garment before it fell into the water, casually hanging it on the rack nearby. His gaze moved lower, his eyes darkening a few shades.
Lu Ke immediately covered herself, her face as red as a boiled shrimp, and she started to stutter, "Y-you, don't do this. This... can we, can we not take this off..."
She only had her panties left; let her keep them.
Seeing the pleading look in Lu Ke's eyes, Gu Xiu remained completely unmoved. "Didn't I say it? I need to see if Sister is hurt anywhere."
