Seeing Gu Xiu roll up his sleeves once again, preparing to make a move, Lu Ke's face flushed red with a mix of grievance and anger.
Having been single from birth for 28 years, she had always wanted to find a partner and experience what sweet love felt like.
But if the person she dated was a jerk who disregarded her wishes, then she would rather stay single for the rest of her life.
Gu Xiu had been paying close attention to Lu Ke's expression. His hand had already touched her skin, but he felt burned by the tears in her eyes.
His hand flinched. If it were in the past, he would definitely have finished what he was about to do without batting an eye.
But the person in front of him was Lu Ke, his savior, and more importantly, his beloved Sister Yaya, the person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.
She had just been hurt by someone she trusted today, yet he was about to stab her in the wound.
Gu Xiu's Adam's apple bobbed. Growing up, he got whatever he wanted, and no one dared to disobey his words.
When facing the tough nuts in the company, he could take the life of anyone who dared to defy him.
But facing the delicate Lu Ke, he didn't know how to proceed.
Stiffly pulling his hand back, Gu Xiu turned around, his voice dry. You... Sister, don't cry. I'm sorry, I won't take them off for you.
The drug given to Feng Qilou was very strong, and it was your first time. He couldn't control himself and definitely hurt you.
I was afraid you wouldn't notice, and even more afraid that you would be too embarrassed to say it if you did.
I didn't really want to take advantage of you and make things awkward for you. Can you please not be mad at me?
Lu Ke looked at his back in surprise, not expecting Gu Xiu to say such things.
So this was what worked on him.
Her eyes shifting, Lu Ke quickly struck while the iron was hot. She wiped the corners of her eyes and choked out, Then you go out. I'll check myself. If I'm hurt, I'll tell you.
Gu Xiu hesitated for a moment. Although reluctant, he still went out.
His voice was muffled. Sister, I'll wait for you right here. Call me when you're done washing.
Lu Ke quickly hummed in agreement.
She was finally the only one left in this space. She waited for a while to make sure Gu Xiu wouldn't come in again before taking off her underwear.
Feng Qilou had been tortured out of his mind by the drug. The fact that he hadn't just grabbed someone off the street to vent his desires already proved his strong willpower.
How could he possibly remember to wear a condom?
Her body relaxing, Lu Ke leaned against the bathtub.
Thinking of the man in bed, her face grew even redder, a flush spreading across her fair skin.
Snapping back to reality, Lu Ke abruptly closed her eyes in disbelief.
What was she doing?
She was actually reminiscing about it?!
Was this right?
She patted her face, forcibly throwing those dirty thoughts out of her mind, and looked into the water.
A question flashed through her mind: Feng Qilou didn't wear a condom, so she wouldn't get pregnant, right?
In the original book, she never got pregnant with any of the male leads' children, but she quickly got pregnant after being thrown to the homeless men.
One didn't need to think to know that this was an arrangement made by the author to completely sever the ill-fated romance between her and the male leads. It was impossible for her to get pregnant with the male leads' children.
But now she had transmigrated as Lu Ke, and she really didn't dare to gamble.
If she got pregnant, she would only die an even more miserable death in the future, and the child would suffer a terrible fate too.
After washing for half an hour and getting completely clean, she glanced around the bathroom—there were no fresh clothes to change into.
Lu Ke reached out to grab her dirty clothes, intending to make do with them for now.
Hearing the water stop inside, Gu Xiu knew she was done washing, and without a word, he pushed the door open and walked right in.
As soon as he entered, he saw Lu Ke completely naked.
Startled by the noise behind her, Lu Ke hastily pulled the piece of clothing over herself. It was long enough to barely cover her lower half.
Her face flushed red, she glared at Gu Xiu. Why did you come in so suddenly?
Gu Xiu's dark eyes stared at her, his Adam's apple bobbing as he spoke in a hoarse voice, I brought you some clothes.
With that, he handed her a bag containing the clothes he had just had someone buy.
Lu Ke reached out to take it. This time, without waiting for her to urge him, Gu Xiu actually walked out on his own.
She breathed a sigh of relief, quickly took off the old clothes, and put on the new ones.
But the neckline of the clothes was too low. A deep cleavage could not be hidden at all, exposing half of her assets.
Blushing, Lu Ke thought of Gu Xiu outside. She couldn't possibly go out like this, could she?
After hesitating for a long time, Lu Ke pinched the neckline of the clothes and took small steps to the bathroom door.
Seeing Gu Xiu standing not far away as if nothing had happened, she hesitantly asked, Um, do you have a needle and thread?
Gu Xiu looked up, his gaze falling on her.
Lu Ke, who had just finished bathing, had a faint pinkish hue to her skin, looking different from her usual pure and innocent appearance.
Now, there was a soul-stealing aura about her; every movement, every frown, and every smile was captivating.
He didn't know if it was because she had just showered or because she had just done it with Feng Qilou today.
Shedding her girlish innocence, even her very skin began to exude an alluring scent, like a silent invitation.
Gu Xiu's Adam's apple bobbed up and down, his fingertips rubbing together unconsciously.
The housekeeper has gone home. I'll ask her when she comes tomorrow.
True, how could a young master like him possibly know where the needle and thread were?
Lu Ke felt a bit disappointed. She looked down at her neckline, not daring to let go at all.
Coming out of the bathroom and seeing her constantly clutching her neckline, Gu Xiu guessed what was going on, a faint red tinging the tips of his ears.
I'll blow-dry your hair.
Without waiting for Lu Ke to refuse, he pressed her down onto a chair, picked up the hairdryer, and started drying.
When the wind blew, the clothes easily billowed out. Looking down from above at the already loose clothing on her chest, it was as if she wasn't wearing anything at all; everything was in plain sight.
Lu Ke's hand clutching her chest tightened, her whole body tense.
Seeing her reddened ears, the corners of Gu Xiu's mouth curled up slightly.
But when he saw the red marks on the back of her neck, his smile faded.
These red marks constantly reminded him that the woman he loved most had been with another man...
Gu Xiu's eyes grew increasingly gloomy and ruthless.
That damn Feng Qilou, where would be a good place to bury him?
He was saved from the sea by his sister; maybe he should send him back to where he came from, back into the sea.
This thought flashed through his mind, but Gu Xiu didn't show it on his face at all.
After her hair was dried, Lu Ke wanted to leave immediately.
Holding the hairdryer, Gu Xiu hesitated to speak. After a moment, he conflictedly called out to her, Sister.
Lu Ke turned her head back.
Gu Xiu pursed his lips and lowered his eyelashes. Sister, do you like Feng Qilou?
Lu Ke's eyes widened. Why ask this all of a sudden?
Gu Xiu glanced at her stomach; his meaning was obvious.
She had done it with Feng Qilou today, and it was very likely she would get pregnant with his child.
If Lu Ke liked Feng Qilou, she would naturally be very happy to carry his child.
But what if Lu Ke didn't like him?
Moreover, Feng Qilou was not yet the head of the Feng family. Although Master Feng hadn't arranged a fiancée for him yet.
If they knew that Feng Qilou got a woman outside pregnant, the Feng family wouldn't let his sister off.
If the Feng family made a move, he wouldn't be able to protect her.
Gu Xiu pursed his lips tightly and simply spoke straightforwardly, You can't get pregnant right now.
Lu Ke had originally planned to quietly order some contraceptive pills for delivery later, but she hadn't expected Gu Xiu to have considered even this.
She lowered her head, her face slightly red. Did you buy the medicine?
Hearing this, Gu Xiu hastily stuffed the medicine he had bought in advance into her hands.
Besides the contraceptive pills, there was also a tube of ointment.
He went to pour a glass of water, and only when he watched Lu Ke swallow the contraceptive pill with his own eyes did a genuine smile finally reach his eyes.
"Sister, it is getting late. You have had a tiring day, let us go to bed."
Lu Ke gave a soft hum of agreement. "Where am I sleeping?"
Gu Xiu led her into a room. It was incredibly spacious, featuring a walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom, and even a small, private study.
The bookshelves were completely empty.
The large bed was made up with a soft pink mattress pad, and the sheets and duvet cover were all a matching shade of pink. It looked exactly like a princess's bedroom.
Lu Ke stood before the overwhelmingly pink bed, completely at a loss.
The original owner of this body had loved pink, milky white, and pastel green the most.
But Lu Ke was not the original owner. She was used to roughing it. In her past life, she often skipped meals to meet deadlines, and going two or three days without a shower was her normal routine.
She always felt like she carried a lingering grime, making her completely unsuited for such pretty, pink things.
If she slept here, she felt like she would taint the pink bedding with her stench.
Lu Ke turned to look at Gu Xiu. Completely oblivious to her inner turmoil, Gu Xiu had already started undressing, stripping himself completely naked.
Lu Ke's eyes widened. Her gaze automatically focused on him before she could even process it. When realization finally hit, her face flushed crimson, and she hurriedly spun around.
"What... what are you doing?"
Why was he taking off his clothes?
Had they not agreed he would not touch her? Was he going back on his word?
Gu Xiu cast a calm glance at her. He retrieved a set of pajamas from the closet, slipped them on, pulled back the duvet, and lay down.
He looked at the other side of the bed, gesturing for Lu Ke to lie down as well.
Lu Ke opened her mouth, but it took her a long moment to finally choke out, "You are sleeping with me?"
