Wen Feiran then realized she was thirsty, picked up her water glass, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Do you want more?" Gu Suian asked.
Wen Feiran was reserved, instinctively not wanting to trouble anyone, but after meeting Gu Suian's gentle gaze, she paused for a few seconds, "Give me another half glass, please."
Gu Suian chuckled and handed him another half cup.
After Wen Feiran had rested, Gu Suian took the initiative to show him around the room.
"Although I won't be here for a while, the room is cleaned daily by a professional, and everything is new. Please make do for one night, and I'll help you pack your luggage tomorrow."
The guest room has its own bathroom, is spacious, and fully furnished. Just as Gu Suian said, if there are outsiders present and he doesn't want to see them, he can stay there for a long time.
Gu Suian then led him to the study. "I usually work here. If you'd like, the empty room next door can be renovated to your liking."
This meant their relationship had taken a step further, and they were going to create a home that belonged only to them. Wen Feiran subconsciously looked at Gu Suian.
Gu Suian didn't bring this up explicitly, giving him ample time and room to consider. "You can think about it carefully, there's no need to rush."
Wen Feiran wanted to agree immediately, but he lacked confidence in himself. Being too young meant he was not settled. Gu Suian was so cautious and serious towards him, so he should thoroughly understand his own thoughts and be honest with him.
This was Gu Suian's apartment. Wen Feiran knew he was always very busy with work and rarely had time to be alone at home, so he thought it would be like an empty show flat, with almost no signs of life. But Gu Suian led him into the kitchen, Wen Feiran was stunned when he saw the abundance of seasonings and cooking utensils. "Do you usually cook at home?"
"I cook at home during my time off," Gu Suian said helplessly. "But as you can probably guess, it's only a very small amount of time."
Wen Feiran touched and looked at them from left to right, then turned and asked, "Can all of these be used?"
"Sure." Gu Suian opened each cabinet door one by one, introducing them to him as if she knew them very well.
An idea popped into Wen Feiran's mind.
Gu Suian had been so considerate of him and had even taken him in; he felt he had no way to repay him and planned to treat him to a lavish breakfast the next morning. However, he didn't intend to tell Gu Suian right now, wanting to give him a surprise.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Gu Suian paused for a moment. "Is there something on my face?"
Wen Feiran then realized he had been lost in thought, staring at Gu Suian with a smile. He quickly turned his head away, using the act of fixing his hair to cover his face with his hand. "It's nothing."
Fortunately Gu Suian didn't press the matter further. He glanced at the time and said, "It's still early before bedtime. You slept for a long time on the way, so you shouldn't be sleepy anymore. Would you like some late-night snacks?"
Wen Feiran shook his head. He had been traveling for too long and had no appetite, so he simply said, "Let's eat tomorrow morning. Are you hungry?"
"I'm not hungry either." Gu Suian glanced around and suggested, "How about we find a movie to watch?"
"Good idea." Wen Feiran looked down at his phone to find a movie. When he looked up again, he found the table in front of him covered with snacks and drinks.
He stood there stunned for a long time, looking at Gu Suian in disbelief. "You... you prepared all of this?"
Gu Suian said, "It happened so suddenly. I only sent a text message to have someone buy it before I left, it was quite rushed."
Wen Feiran blinked slowly, her gaze shifting between different angles as she looked at Gu Suian.
Gu Suian had done so much for him, so meticulously, yet he didn't know what Gu Suian wanted... Even if he did know, given the difference in their status and position, his abilities were limited, and he couldn't help at all.
While Wen Feiran was moved, she also felt a pang of sadness, once again sensing the invisible chasm between them.
What made him hesitate and find it hardest to accept was this chasm. Gu Suian could easily cross it and actively approach him, while he could only stand on the edge of the cliff, unable to find a way to cross it no matter how hard he tried. He could only wait and hope on the edge of the cliff. If Gu Suian stopped, they would never have the chance to stand together again.
Wen Feiran slowly lowered his eyes. He was never good at hiding his emotions, and the fleeting glimpse in his eyes betrayed his true feelings.
But this only lasted a moment. Gu Suian's gaze had been following him the whole time, and he immediately caught it. He frowned and walked over, standing in front of Wen Feiran. There was a step between them, and they could feel each other's aura and presence. His shadow enveloped Wen Feiran tightly.
"What's wrong? Why are you in a bad mood?" Gu Suian voice.
Wen Feiran glanced at him, then pursed her lips and remained silent.
Why shouldn't he care why Gu Suian is in a bad mood?
Wen Feiran couldn't bring herself to say it, but managed a forced smile, "It's okay, you don't need to worry about me. Let's watch a movie together."
Gu Suian for a few seconds, realizing that Wen Feiran would definitely explode if she pressed him for details, so she gently dropped the topic, giving him some time to process it. "You look at this first, I'll go deal with my work emails."
After Gu Suian left, Wen Feiran's breathing gradually calmed down, and she was able to pull herself out of her emotional turmoil.
His eyes were glued to the screen. The movie had a high rating, and every second you could feel the special effects burning through money at an alarming rate. The visuals were incredibly exciting, but Wen Feiran wasn't paying attention at all. His mind was completely occupied with Gu Suian.
He hadn't noticed the problem before, but now that they're living together and spending every day together, with no cameras or other people around, he has more options.