So, in that case...
The conclusion was very simple, but Wen Feiran's brain seemed to have crashed. He looked up, his eyes were blank, and the sound of his thoughts rubbing together like gears grinding violently echoed in his ears.
He actually married Gu Suian...
The granddaughter-in-law that Gu Suian said he was going to bring home on the phone, is that him?!
Chapter 54 I Plan to Pursue You
Wen Feiran was utterly ashamed of her own love-struck mind.
At that moment, his first reaction was:
Gu Suian did not marry anyone else.
He doesn't have to suffer heartbreak anymore.
The thought had barely crossed his mind when he couldn't help but mentally spit on himself before being pulled back to reality.
He deduced from the date on the marriage certificate that he got married in the second year after he was captured to complete a quick transmigration mission.
He has no memory of this period and doesn't know the whole story. From his perspective, even if he racked his brains, he couldn't guess why Gu Suian married him.
Scenes of his time with Gu Suian flashed before his eyes. Wen Feiran bit his lower lip, remaining motionless for a long time. A blush crept up his neck, turning his face bright red, making him feel almost steaming from the heat.
Wen Feiran covered her face and buried it in her knees.
It is impossible for both to happen at the same time.
Amnesia
Gu Suian must know the whole story.
So, how did Gu Suian view him during this period?
With Gu Suian's keen eye, his little schemes were bound to be exposed. When he couldn't help but get close to him and wore his affection on his sleeve, what did Gu Suian think of him?
All the questions pointed to one answer, and even if Wen Feiran didn't want to admit it, the facts were clearly laid out before him.
When he returned, he was living alone, and there was no trace of anyone else in the house.
He met Gu Suian on a variety show. Gu Suian acted as if they were meeting for the first time, without mentioning their past relationship or showing any intimacy between husband and wife.
Perhaps this marriage wasn't part of Gu Suian's plan; he was forced into it and even felt disgusted by it, which is why he reacted this way.
But this was just his speculation. Wen Feiran didn't let himself fall into the abyss of negative emotions. He let out a long breath and stared at the little red notebook in his hand.
Good news: He's the one who married Gu Suian; he wasn't heartbroken.
The bad news: He's now so embarrassed he doesn't know how to face Gu Suian.
Wen Feiran's mind was a mess, unable to sort out his thoughts. Holding his marriage certificate with Gu Suian, he sat on the sofa and stayed up until dawn.
Sometimes he seemed to have lost his soul, remaining in one position for a long time without moving. If he weren't breathing and blinking, he would look like a lifeless statue. Other times, however, he would blush and hold his head, letting out a scream.
The sunlight outside the window became bright and intense, Wen Feiran's eyelashes trembled slightly involuntarily as she picked up her phone from the side.
He was used to running away; as long as he pretended nothing had happened, he wouldn't be bothered by it. But this was the only thing he wanted to explain clearly and get an answer to.
Gu Suian didn't send him any more messages. Through the cold screen, he couldn't see through Gu Suian, nor could he sense his emotions, so he sent a message directly.
[Wen Feiran: Teacher Gu, do you have time? I'd like to meet with you.]
*****
Wen Feiran sat there all night, her mind preoccupied with thoughts during the day, without closing her eyes for a single moment of rest.
When he went out in the afternoon, he was in a daze, his eyes were glazed over, and he couldn't feel his feet; he felt like he was floating in the air.
After getting into the car, Wen Feiran watched the rapidly changing scenery outside until her eyes became sore before she remembered to blink.
The driver noticed his unusual behavior and looked at him through the rearview mirror.
Wen Feiran wore a mask and hat, his eyes lowered, the shadows obscuring his face. He exuded a melancholy aura that made people worry involuntarily.
There are only a few things that can bother young people. The driver, who had been through it all, was about to offer him some advice when he saw Wen Feiran quickly raise his hand and slap his own face hard.
The force, the speed—it was as if the face was rented, and the person wouldn't feel any pain.
The driver gasped, then weakly looked away.
He can only advise normal people; given his mental state, if he were to speak, he'd likely get himself into trouble.
Wen Feiran was just trying to clear his head, but his mind was blank, and he couldn't control his strength. If he didn't care about saving face, he would have let out a howl of pain on the spot.
His shoulders trembled, his face was completely hidden under his hat, and he tried to sniffle, holding back his tears.
He was afraid that his actions would be too obvious and that his true intentions would be discovered, so he didn't even dare to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes with the back of his hand. He could only look up at the sky sadly at a 45-degree angle, hoping that his tears would dry slowly in the wind.
Thanks to this, Wen Feiran's brain finally started working again when the car stopped.
Following the address sent by Gu Suian, he headed towards the secluded but atmospheric teahouse.
Afraid of being recognized, he pulled his hat down further, walked to the front desk, and said in a deep voice, "My friend has booked room 402."
After verifying the information, the young lady in the cheongsam gracefully led him to Tea Room 402.
Wen Feiran kept her hat down with her hand the whole time, looking down and avoiding eye contact.
The young woman seemed to sense his concerns and gently explained, "The boss said that our first priority is to protect the privacy of our guests. Many of our customers are in the same situation as you, and President Gu is a regular customer here."
Wen Feiran blinked blankly before letting out a drawn-out "Oh."
The young woman stopped and gestured for them to enter, saying, "Tea room 402 is here."
Wen Feiran stood at the door without moving, took a deep breath, knowing that a tough battle was ahead, and wanted to prepare herself mentally.