For some reason, he was a little excited, his cheeks flushed, and his eyes sparkled as he looked at Gu Suian. Although he maintained a distance, his eyes held a hint of admiration and trust. There was no mirror around, so he couldn't see how beautiful he looked.
Gu Suian continued to look at him with a deep and complex gaze, a different meaning lurking in his eyes.
Neither of them spoke, but the atmosphere wasn't awkward; it lingered around them with a feeling that Wen Feiran couldn't quite describe.
He coughed, lowered his eyes, and tried to suppress the emotions in his heart.
Although he wouldn't Gu Suian, he had always been a fan of his films and TV shows. Because of fan fiction, he had read a lot of reports and interviews about Gu Suian and was deeply impressed by his personal charm.
Yesterday, although Gu Suian didn't come to help him, he still upheld justice, which increased Wen Feiran's goodwill towards him, turning him into a fan.
However, recording the same variety show with fans might cause Gu Suian some trouble and embarrassment, as his unintentional fan-like behavior might be a bit inconvenient. Wen Feiran coughed, considering the situation. "Teacher Gu, may I call you that? Are you tired from reading and want to take a break?"
You can call me Gu Suian.
Gu Suian's deep, magnetic voice flowed into his ears, and an itch he couldn't scratch flashed through his heart.
Wen Feiran coughed again, trying to maintain a serious expression. "This isn't appropriate. You're a senior, and older than me."
Gu Suian didn't dwell on the issue, simply humming in agreement, "Do as you please."
"Then I'll continue to call you Teacher Gu," Wen Feiran said with a smile.
May I call you Feiran?
Almost everyone around him calls him that, but when Gu Suian says it, it carries an indescribable intimacy.
Wen Feiran closed her eyes tightly for a moment.
His "fan affection" is almost at its limit; if we keep talking, he'll definitely be exposed.
He had to change the subject at the last minute, "Thank you for helping me. I was in such a hurry yesterday that I didn't have a chance to properly thank you. And don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped, I definitely won't tell anyone about this."
"No need to thank me." Gu Suian's expression was exceptionally gentle.
Wen Feiran pursed her lips, smiling shyly, "Of course I should thank you, after all, we're just strangers..."
Gu Suian usually listened patiently, but this time she interrupted him, "Stranger?"
He spoke slowly, as if carefully savoring each word, and his expression became meaningful and intriguing.
Wen Feiran was taken aback, but guessed the answer from Gu Suian's expression. Her eyes brightened, and her tone became excited, "Do you still remember me?"
Gu Suian nodded.
Wen Feiran's smile widened, his emotions almost written all over his face.
Gu Suian's life and experience are far richer than his. He has met many important people, while he is insignificant. What happened in the elevator was very dangerous for him, but for Gu Suian, it was probably just a trivial matter. So much time has passed, and Wen Feiran thought that Gu Suian had long forgotten about it. He never expected that Gu Suian would still remember.
"Is your night blindness cured now?" Wen Feiran asked.
Gu Suian shook his head.
Wen Feiran asked with concern, "Should we try another hospital?"
He realized he had said the wrong thing as soon as he finished speaking.
Given Gu Suian's power and position, he should have access to top-tier medical services. The fact that he couldn't be cured only indicates the severity of the problem. His words were like poking at Gu Suian's wounds.
Wen Feiran pursed her lips, carefully observing Gu Suian's expression. Seeing that he seemed normal, she said, "It's alright. Medical advancements are accelerating; he'll definitely be cured eventually."
Given their differences, it was already quite an achievement for them to sit down and chat. Gu Suian's attitude was so polite, even to the point that Wen Feiran felt overly self-conscious, thinking that Gu Suian was very considerate of his feelings, "Thank you for your concern. I am also very grateful to have met you back then."
"Me too." Wen Feiran still felt lingering fear as she recalled the incident, "When the elevator was falling, you protected me. I thought we were both really doomed, but thankfully it was just a false alarm."
Wen Feiran rarely opened up. He glanced at Gu Suian and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm very glad you still remember. This is a very important memory for me. If you don't remember, it feels like it never happened."
"I'm also very happy..." Gu Suian looked at him deeply, "To be able to chat with you like this again, instead of just those five sentences."
Wen Feiran frowned slightly.
Five sentences?
He was terrified that day, thinking he would never get out again. It was the first time he had ever spoken so much to a stranger, and he even foolishly gave his last words, but they only consisted of five sentences?
Before Wen Feiran could ask, Gu Suian interrupted him, "Is this our second meeting?"
Wen Feiran shook her head and held up three fingers. "It's the third time. Have you forgotten we just met yesterday?"
He paused for only a second before Gu Suian lost his composure. His breathing became rapid, his chest heaved noticeably, his forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his eyes were filled with pain. He gripped the table tightly, as if trying to endure something.
Wen Feiran was startled and quickly stood up to check on him. "Teacher Gu, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell?"
Fearing he might lose his balance and fall off the chair, Wen Feiran anxiously supported his shoulder.
Three seconds later, Gu Suian closed his eyes tightly, and when he opened them again, he was completely calm. He gracefully took out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. "I'm fine."
He paused, then turned to look at his shoulder.
Wen Feiran followed his gaze and realized that she seemed to have crossed the line, so she quickly withdrew her hand.