Chapter 147 The Scorching Sun (46 pages)
Chapter 147 The Scorching Sun (46 pages)
The rain outside was getting heavier, and large raindrops were hitting the glass, making a sound.
0529 was worried about Gu Yao, so she stayed by his side, watching her host trapped in the nightmare, but she couldn't help him at all.
The boy is now sitting on the bay window looking outside, which makes it even more anxious.
What's there to see outside?
With such heavy rain, all you could see was a blur, and all you could feel was a dampness.
But Gu Yao seemed determined to sit there.
He just hugged his knees and leaned against the window.
You can't gain any insight into life from this, can you?
All I could feel was a chill.
It flew to Gu Yao's side and silently landed on its host's shoulder.
It wanted to comfort Gu Yao, but didn't know how to start.
The sense of loneliness emanating from its host seemed to have intensified.
The loneliness that surrounded the boy was even colder than the rainy night outside the window.
Gu Yao looked out the window, the rain blurring his vision, but he could still feel the cool raindrops falling on him and refusing to leave.
"Xiao Jiu, tell me, how did the original owner manage to survive?"
Every night after losing his only family member, he felt that his lover treated him like a pet.
Every deserted night.
0529 cannot answer this question.
He looked at Gu Yao, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.
“Host, Qi Xuan likes you.”
Gu Yao smiled, her tone ethereal, "Yes, he likes me."
But it's because I know he likes me.
It's at times like these that the sadness in one's heart is magnified infinitely.
I used to be alone, swallowing my pride and blood all by myself.
Knowing that no one will comfort you, you can only rely on yourself to be strong.
Now, however, it has become somewhat weak.
Even though I know there's only a little over a year left, I still can't help but cherish this warmth of human kindness.
0529 clutched his own hand, looking at Gu Yao. He knew he was being foolish, just like now, and he didn't know how to comfort his host.
The little system, which had always been rather indifferent, felt useless for the first time.
She's so bad with words that she can't even comfort people.
The boy's thin, wiry figure was hidden under his slightly oversized pajamas, his slender ankles exposed, and bluish veins meandered along his thin insteps, appearing somewhat menacing against his unnaturally pale complexion.
Sitting on the bay window for too long makes you feel cold and damp all over.
The boy's dark hair was damp, it was hard to tell whether it was the sweat from the nightmare he had just had or the moisture that had seeped in through the window cracks.
The boy stared motionlessly at the blurry night view outside the window, as if he intended to sit there until dawn.
The room was eerily quiet, with a calm before the storm.
The sudden ringing of the phone interrupted Gu Yao's thoughts. Gu Yao didn't want to talk to anyone, but the person who made the call was very persistent. If the call didn't go through the first time, they would quickly answer it a second time.
Gu Yao sighed, stepped down from the bay window, and picked up his phone from the bedside table.
Looking at the three characters "Yu Boning" flashing above, I couldn't help but feel a vein throbbing in my chest.
Every time this idiot calls, he talks for two or three hours straight, as if he hasn't spoken in ages.
Moreover, it was a stand-up comedy routine, and Gu Yao needed immense courage to answer his calls every time.
Be prepared to be disturbed by noise for two or three hours.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, the flashing screen of the second call also went quiet.
Before Gu Yao could even breathe a sigh of relief, the deadly phone rang again.
Gu Yao looked at the familiar three words, sighed, and resignedly answered the phone.
Yu Boning's ever-cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone, "Gu Yao, get ready to welcome your dad! I'm going to B City with my teacher for a field trip. Let's get together then, it's been so long since we've all met up."
Upon hearing the loud voice, Gu Yao silently moved the phone a little further away, as that volume was within the acceptable range for normal humans.
Hearing Yu Boning's words, he chuckled, his tone carrying a hint of danger, "Yu Boning, whose father are you?"
On the other side, Yu Boning touched his nose, his tone slightly guilty, and could only laugh it off, "It's nothing, it's nothing. I'll be in B City tomorrow, I have a day off, let's get together tomorrow. I'll book a Sichuan restaurant near your school right away, wait for me."
As if afraid of Gu Yao's wrath, the silly dog hung up the phone exceptionally quickly this time.
Gu Yao was stunned for a moment, then smiled helplessly.
After being interrupted by Yu Boning, I didn't feel so bad anymore.
Gu Yao glanced at the time; it was three in the morning.
Qi Xuan probably won't be coming back today either.
Without hesitation, he turned and walked outside. Standing at the door of the next room, he paused for a moment, but still went inside.
He didn't turn on the light, but instead pulled back the covers, got into bed, and snuggled under the covers.
My face was buried in the soft pillow, which carried a faint lemon scent that gave me a sense of peace.
It's like the person is still by your side.
The noisy rain and wind outside the window didn't seem so bad anymore.
As Gu Yao listened, he pulled the blanket tighter around himself, and drowsiness washed over him.
0529 followed the host to Qi Xuan's room and saw that the boy had fallen asleep again. After hesitating for a while, she still used her points to exchange for a good dream talisman for Gu Yao.
Seeing Gu Yao's furrowed brows gradually relax, 0529 smiled slightly, feeling that the points she had just spent didn't seem so painful anymore.
Gu Yao didn't have nightmares this time. His nightmares had just begun when the dark, thorny jungle transformed into a paradise filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.
Lemon trees grow in the small courtyard.
The whole yard smelled wonderfully of lemons.
***
The next day, the boy got out of bed, and a sliver of sunlight shining through the gap in the curtains brought a refracted light to the head of the bed.
Brilliant and dazzling.
Gu Yao was startled and reached out to pick up the ring. The platinum ring, facing upwards, was already somewhat dull, clearly indicating that it had been frequently touched.
And the head of the bed is right within arm's reach.
Gu Yao smiled and aimed the ring at the sliver of sunlight streaming into the room, creating a dazzling burst of light.
After putting the ring back, Gu Yao drew back the curtains, revealing a bright, sunny day outside.
It's a nice day.
Gu Yao tidied up Qi Xuan's room and returned to his own room to wash up.
Before I could even put down my toothbrush, the incessant ringing of the emergency call came again.
"Gu Yao, Gu Yao, I've booked a private restaurant near your school, room 306, at 4 PM. Remember to come. By the way, I have something to tell you: Dad, this time, I beat you, brother."
Yu Boning's smug voice came from the other end of the phone, brimming with an energy that seemed never to fade.
Before Gu Yao could answer, a girl's voice came from the other end.
"Is this the legendary Gu Yao? Give me the phone."
"Yan Jingying, don't grab my phone! It's going to fall, it's going to fall!"
"Yu Boning!"
Listening to the chaotic sounds of battle on the other end, Gu Yao silently moved his phone further away, waiting for the war to end.
A moment later, a gentle female voice came from the other end of the phone.
"You must be the legendary Gu Yao. Yu Boning and I have praised you so many times."
Gu Yao: "..."
Legend has it?!
Upon hearing this, Yu Boning, who was being suppressed, started to jump up again, "Who praised him? That's not true. What I'm telling you is all his dark history, okay?"
Yan Jingying smiled and turned to look at Yu Boning.
This stupid dog really needs to be disciplined, but he's still on the phone, so I have to maintain a certain image.
Gu Yao then heard a gentle female voice, "We'll be able to meet this afternoon. I'll take care of some other things first."
Before Gu Yao could react, the call was disconnected.
This was the first time Gu Yao had ever felt so grateful to someone.
Thanks to this Bodhisattva, he was spared the noise disturbance from Yu Boning.
Did he just hear Yu Boning scream?
He must have misheard.
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