At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

But things are different now.

Now, with the right time, place, and people, and my "minor mistake" will only garner more of his attention and bind him to me, making us inseparable until tonight is over.

Grandma has laid a solid foundation and provided a large enough stage.

Tonight, this room will be where Gu Zhi and I will have our final showdown.

I need to suppress her and secure as many benefits for myself as possible so that I can continue to maintain contact with him in the future.

Bai Chu felt that one watering was not enough, and there had been no abnormal reactions recently... It was as if all the previous efforts had been wasted, which made her very uneasy.

It's okay if you work all night for nothing, there's still a chance tonight.

If I seize the second opportunity, I can still turn things around.

Ms. Su's promise, Grandma's expectations, her own future, Teacher Lu's high hopes... the happiness that can truly be grasped is right before her eyes.

Seeing the increasingly pitiful expression on her little face, Su Che stopped worrying and accepted the fact.

"You've already drunk it, so I can't let you throw it up. By the way, how are you feeling now? My tea... is a bit strong. If it's your first time drinking it, you definitely won't be able to handle it."

"...Oh, is that so?"

Bai Chu had no idea what medicine was in his thermos; she genuinely thought it was just ordinary tea and drank it without a second thought.

The point is to lick the spot where he drank; there's really no other meaning.

Now, hearing his question, I belatedly realized that there seemed to be a fire burning in my stomach...

[Speaking of which, the moment I entered the room, I noticed that Gu Zhi's face was flushed... as if she were sick. Could it be... that she also drank that?]

Bai Chubing was incredibly intelligent; after a moment's thought, she arrived at a bold conclusion.

[A supplement? Or something I shouldn't have taken?]

[Or perhaps, a special potion he created for himself, one that would allow him to control Gu Zhi...?]

The more I think about it, the more exciting it seems.

Bai Chu replied with a racing heart, "I don't feel anything yet, but Su Che, what exactly is in your cup...?"

"I can't tell you that. Just think of it as tea for men. Next time, don't you dare try to steal anything from my cup, understand?"

He solemnly reminded him.

"Okay, I understand. I'll do as you say."

The young girl is now petite and gentle, no longer possessing the sharp edge she had when her grandmother was no longer around.

[What a great actress.]

Su Che couldn't help but grumble inwardly, but there was nothing he could do about it. He simply continued to speed up the process, cleaning up all the mess on the table. Then he got up and gestured for Gu Zhi to help clear the dishes.

Gu Zhi readily agreed, but Old Madam Bai repeatedly declined:

"Hey, why are you city folks so enthusiastic?"

You're guests, so Xiao Chu can do the washing and cleaning. Oh, you two go ahead and get busy, don't you still need to buy some things? I'll make up the beds for you after the sun goes down. There's a shower in the bathroom if you want to take a bath.

Now, even in our rural areas, people are installing water heaters in their homes and storing water in tanks, so we can shower every day. It's completely in line with the facilities in the urban-rural fringe. Haha, of course, dry toilets are still usable, whichever you prefer.

The old woman, worried that the two might not be comfortable, hunched over as she earnestly introduced her home's rather modern sanitary facilities.

He also said that Bai Chu ordered and installed these items from renovation workers in the city after he started making money.

He spoke with immense pride.

"Having such a sweet and caring daughter is truly wonderful. Grandma is going to enjoy the rest of her life," Su Che affirmed.

"Haha, this old lady doesn't have any other hopes, except to see when Xiaobai Chu will have another baby so I can hold it a few times before I close my eyes. If that happens, I'll be completely satisfied..."

"..."

Su Che realized the danger of the topic and immediately chose to retreat temporarily:

"That's fine, Grandma. I'll take Gu Zhi to the car now and come back later."

"Okay, sure."

The old lady and Bai Chu watched them leave.

Walking on the stone path in the courtyard, Gu Zhi was finally able to speak freely:

"Brother Che, she's trying to trick you. You won't actually fall for it, will you?"

"..."

Su Che did not answer.

I thought to myself, what can I do? I've already taken the bait.

"With such earnest eyes in the old woman's eyes, how could you bear to refuse her small wish?"

"...No, then can't you just agree on the surface but not do it behind my back?"

Gu Zhi never believed that she truly owed anyone anything in this world.

But Su Che's next words left her speechless—

"If I agree to your request on the surface, but then leave you behind and do nothing, will you be happy?"

"?!you……"

She was speechless for a long time, unable to think of any point to refute him.

"Let's put ourselves in each other's shoes. The old lady has had a tough time. Bai Chu... although she made a big mistake towards me, it's all in the past. The old lady is kind, and Bai Chu is evil, but she's trying to correct her mistakes. We just need to understand that."

Su Che walked to the car, opened the door, and gestured for Gu Zhi to get in.

"Ok."

Gu Zhi stopped insisting.

"Let's drive to a deserted, open area first, making sure there's no one around. You know what I mean?"

"Mmm. I understand."

A blush flashed across Gu Zhiqiao's face when she mentioned things that were good for her.

And she didn't immediately get back into the passenger seat.

Instead, she proactively opened the middle door, climbed into the spacious back seat, placed the front chair down to create a bed-like space, and then lay down on it... with an alluring expression.

Su Che's mouth was dry, but he could only start the car, drive it out of the yard, and turn right.

The right side leads to the village entrance. He plans to drive away from the village and head towards the hills behind to see if there are any reliable sites.

Just as he was driving past the first house on the edge of the road—

The familiar shadow instantly caught his attention.

It's that black Panamera!

Indeed, as Su Che walked past, he could see in the rearview mirror that the black sports car had not left but was parked in the courtyard of the first house on the edge of the village.

The luxury sports car was completely out of place in this mountain village.

Su Che wanted to see who the driver was, but the shadow seemed to have entered the house, and he couldn't see the driver's face at all.

"So this is the owner of this house?"

He was quite puzzled, wondering how such a person could be associated with Bai Chu, who was developing in the city, and even own such an expensive car.

Regardless, he had memorized the car model and color, thinking that if he encountered it again in Tianhai in the future, he would be able to identify the owner at a glance.

"Brother Che, what's wrong? Do you want that supercar too?"

"Hmm... not really."

"Right? I think that although luxury cars look good, they are not as practical as big cars."

Gu Zhi's views remain as unique as ever.

"why?"

"Because large cars have enough space, while sports cars are too low and don't allow for much movement. From a functional point of view, they're already out of my question."

"...I see."

Su Che felt a chill run down his spine and couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

He drove the car to a deserted area about 1 kilometer away from Huangshan Village and parked it in the uninhabited area.

Without daring to turn around, she first asked, "How are you feeling right now?"

"The body?"

Gu Zhifa's seductive voice suddenly came from below his earlobe, blowing hot breath, carrying endless warmth, and asked in a sticky, cloying tone:

"What do you think?"

……

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Chapter 208 Love is ingrained in one's bones

Ten hours have passed.

When Su Che dragged his tired body back to the gate of the hospital, it was already 9 p.m.

He opened all four car windows and let the strange smell inside the car dissipate for a long time. Otherwise, if Sister Ningning smelled it when he returned to the city to hand over the car tomorrow, he might be in big trouble again.

"Brother Che, are you alright?"

Completely satisfied, Gu Zhi had no intention of getting out of the car. She simply slumped in the back seat, breathing heavily as she reminisced about the intense battle that had lasted all afternoon, and was incredibly surprised by someone's performance.

At this moment, her skin was smooth and elastic, and her fair face, nourished by the treatment, was radiant.

"Your herbal tea is indeed extraordinary..."

She already knew about the shady dealings involved.

She's not stupid; she can tell from the differences between this time and the last time what benefits he gained.

The fire that had been burning inside him was also expelled along with his desires, thanks to his initiative.