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Chapter 276 "Walking with Love" (Part 16)

At nine o'clock, the conversation ended on time. The other two couples went back to their rooms to rest. Gu Lanxi guessed that the dough had risen, so she took Lu Nanting to the kitchen.

The night breeze was cool and carried a faint floral fragrance.

The very classic floor lamps emit clusters of warm light.

The two held hands and walked along the wooden plank road, passing through a waterfront covered walkway.

In mid-November, even in Guangzhou, courtyards began to show signs of desolation.

Through the hazy night, Gu Lanxi glanced at the bronze wind chimes trembling slightly under the eaves and suddenly felt a strong urge to whisper something to Lu Nanting.

It was her first time on a variety show, and she was very uncomfortable.

In her view, there should be a clear distinction between performance and reality, instead of living under the spotlight all day long, with every little detail being scrutinized by netizens.

This made her constantly on edge, afraid that she might say or do the wrong thing.

It's alright during the day because the camera is relatively far away. But at night, a group of people are gathered around, surrounded by machines, and they don't even know each other, yet they still have to force themselves to chat.

She wasn't a talkative person, let alone someone who would make small talk.

Moreover, she studied with people older than her from a very young age, and later worked with people much older than her.

Because she was young and focused on her studies, people around her would unconsciously avoid talking about relationships or making crude jokes, for fear of corrupting her young mind.

Even though her cousin Gu Jiayi would talk to her about relationships in private, her main purpose was to teach her how to identify scumbags and not be fooled by young men. Although the topics were unrestrained, she was still quite tactful.

This was the first time she had ever been ridiculed in public as a married person, just like what had just happened.

It felt like a couple was lying in bed sleeping, and a bunch of people were crawling under the bed.

There's an uncomfortable feeling of having one's privacy invaded.

Simply put, she hasn't yet adapted to her identity as a married woman, and she's even less comfortable participating in topics with a hint of innuendo as an adult.

She still has the mindset of a teenage girl and is quite shy.

The live stream cameras had been turned off, and everyone else had gone back to their rooms to rest. Only the cameraman was still carrying his equipment, diligently following the two of them, intending to record their bread-baking process.

Seeing Gu Lanxi turn around, the cameraman quickly pointed to the camera: "It's not on right now."

Gu Lanxi then pulled Lu Nanting down the steps and into the garden. They walked along the stone path to the beautiful flowering kapok tree.

This is a corner of the yard; there's nothing there except a tree.

There were no cameras, no sound recordings, and no one holding a phone pointed at them.

Gu Lanxi hugged Lu Nanting's waist, rubbed against his chest, and complained sullenly:
"I was so embarrassed just now."

She was overwhelmed with emotion and felt really pent up, otherwise she wouldn't have been so eager to go back to her room to talk.

Lu Nanting was the same age as her, but he was already aware of his status as a married man, so he didn't take this little commotion to heart at all.

However, he understands his wife's sensitivities and instinctively knows how to take care of her.

Looking up at the bright full moon, Lu Nanting sighed softly, put his arm around Gu Lanxi's shoulder, pulled her closer to him, and then, like a dragonfly skimming the water, lowered his head to leave a kiss on her forehead before whispering an apology:
"I'm sorry. I didn't expect you to speak up."

It's funny when the two of them speak at the same time but say different things.

The effect is so good that this part will definitely not be cut from the final cut.

He's thick-skinned and doesn't care, but Gu Lanxi definitely won't be able to stand it.

Therefore, his apology was sincere.

Seeing how readily he took the blame, Gu Lanxi felt a little embarrassed:
"That's not your fault, blame me for lying."

She didn't want people to overthink it, but the more she explained, the worse it got.

So her embarrassment was largely self-inflicted; others laughed because she had given them room to overthink.

She felt more annoyed than blamed others.

I blame myself for not being thorough enough.

Lu Nanting looked down at her seriously: "Actually, you're not wrong. I also wear pajamas when I sleep alone..."

They didn't sleep in separate rooms, and every time they were together, Gu Lanxi saw him without pajamas, which is why she made a wrong judgment about the facts.

Lu Nanting couldn't help but laugh when he thought of this.

"Professor Gu really went to great lengths to protect my reputation."

He made fun of her, and Gu Lanxi got angry: "Since you were wearing it, why did you lie and choose not to wear it?"

If their methods of cleaning up the floor were the same, they wouldn't be singled out for analysis.

"The question asked which one you like~ I have a wife, would I like to sleep alone?" Seeing him staring at her, his gaze becoming increasingly inscrutable, Gu Lanxi ran her hands through her hair in frustration, and softly scolded him:

"Please! Don't say whatever comes to mind! You're ruining your image!"

"There's no such thing as a persona; it's all genuine emotion!"

"Then change your surname to Huang!"

"How could someone as upright as me be considered unsuitable?"

"Your eyes are undressing me."

Lu Nanting couldn't help but laugh when she heard her say that!

But he still held back.

"I'm sorry. I was wrong."

Lu Nanting stared at the water for a moment, then looked up again: "I just washed my eyes. Look at me, am I any more innocent now?"

Even though she didn't say anything particularly special, Gu Lanxi's mood suddenly improved.

She had taken on this variety show herself, and Lu Nanting had worked non-stop for a long time to make time for her.

Now, Lu Nanting has to coax her.

Gu Lanxi didn't answer, but tugged at his sleeve and shook it, then couldn't help but chuckle.

"We really can't work together."

It wasn't late, but it was well past closing time, so the two didn't chat much for fear of keeping the staff from leaving.

Holding hands, they walked towards the kitchen. As soon as they left the garden, Gu Lanxi couldn't help but say this.

"why do you say so?"

“If I were working alone, I would usually endure things I didn’t like that didn’t involve my principles, just for the sake of the appearance fee. But when I’m with you, I can’t stand the slightest grievance. If I’m even a little unhappy, I want to complain. I feel like this version of myself is unfamiliar to me, and it’s not good.”

"Do you dislike your own spoiled nature, or do you dislike the feeling of relying on me?"

"Is it really okay to be so sharp, Professor Lu?"

"Say it!"

"And what about you? Do you like it?"

"I like it! It gives me a very reassuring feeling."

"But I haven't noticed when you've relied on me."

Okay, case solved. It was his competitive spirit that got the better of him; he didn't like feeling weaker than him.

Without a second thought, Lu Nanting gave an example: "Being with you makes life feel like it's in a simplified mode. When we're shopping, you always find the perfect place; when we're taking a walk, we can go wherever we want without worrying about getting lost; when we're spending money, even though I spend so much, you always manage to balance the expenses so we don't overspend... There are so many other things, I can't list them all in one go. Really, you always manage to keep life so well-organized. Being with you makes me feel so safe and secure."

"Wow, I'm actually this amazing?"

"Yes, I often feel inferior because of your strength."

Compared to him, Gu Lanxi is like a hexagonal warrior, capable of everything and strong in everything, almost too perfect to be true.

"You are exaggerating."

"It's undeniable that everyone has flaws, including you, but for me, appreciating your strengths is more important."

"My weaknesses? Like what?"

"My dancing is terrible; I need a lot of one-on-one tutoring and extra effort."

"That's true. I have to study hard and not embarrass my teacher, Mr. Lu."

"You're too kind, don't call me that."

"Okay, I'll say it again."

"Say it again, how should you say it?"

"That's true. I have to study hard and not embarrass my precious little one."

"Is that all?"

"Want something even more cheesy? Let me think... Oh dear, we've arrived at the kitchen."

"You sit over there and think it over slowly. I'll do the work."

Xiao Lu pesters his wife with sweet words, but Xiao Gu isn't so good at it. Here's a super cheesy, yet incredibly special, nickname for her.