President Gu Gets Beaten Up in Silence

Chapter 39: President Gu Silently Took a Beating

Gu Lin said softly, "What do you have in mind?"

Xia Mingxuan's eyes lit up. Smiling, he said, "Heh, you came to the right person. Your big brother here may not be much, but I just happened to learn this 'technique' abroad."

Gu Lin gave him a cold look. "Speak properly."

"Oh, oh, okay."

Xia Mingxuan patted his chest and boldly declared, "When I handle things, you can rest assured."

"I'll arrange it for you right now!"

Gu Lin frowned, a bad feeling rising within him.

Lin Su had arranged to meet Mu Xiaomu, and the two chatted happily.

What puzzled Lin Su, however, was that she showed no surprise at all about his resignation. Before leaving, she had even revealed a mysterious smile.

It was already dark. Standing at the entrance, he glanced at the time on his watch.

"It's past eight. He shouldn't be in the living room, right?" he murmured, then sighed softly.

As he stepped into the courtyard, a faint floral fragrance made him stop. The roses should have withered in this season, shouldn't they? As he drew closer to the villa's door, the scent grew even stronger.

He slowly pushed open the door. It was pitch-black inside, even darker than before.

It seemed the floor-to-ceiling curtains beside the living room had been drawn. He felt along the wall beside him, trying to find the switch.

Following the position he remembered, what he touched was not a cold, hard switch, but something warm and soft. Lin Su was startled and tried to pull back, only for the hand to seize his tightly.

A chill ran down his spine. A thief!

"Who are you?!"

Without another thought, he kicked out. The other person let out a pained grunt, and Lin Su immediately raised his bag and smashed it down without mercy.

Strangely, despite being struck again and again, the person offered no resistance beyond gasps and muffled groans.

Lin Su switched on the lights in the hall. The glaring light finally revealed the person before him.

The one he had beaten up was Gu Lin?!

No wonder my hand hurt from hitting him.

"You!" Only then did he notice that the floor was covered in rose petals.

Gu Lin was protecting a huge bouquet of roses in his arms. He wore a suit Lin Su had never seen before, and even his leather shoes were so new they gleamed.

What is going on? Could he be...

Gu Lin's heart tightened. Had Lin Su guessed?

Gu Lin's face was bruised, and he leaned against the shoe cabinet in the entryway, looking rather disheveled.

Lin Su pushed up his glasses, suddenly feeling awkward. "Sorry, President Gu. I didn't realize it was you."

Seeing Gu Lin protect the flowers while dressed in such formal attire, Lin Su felt a little bitter. He said gently, "Did I delay your date? Um, what time are you meeting them? I..."

"There's no date."

"I was waiting for you." His deep voice was gentle.

As he spoke those eight words, Gu Lin looked at him with eyes full of tenderness.

What is this? Is Gu Lin confessing to me? Probably not...

"Today, I was too rash and frightened you. Next time, I'll prepare properly." With that, he held the roses and slowly approached the person standing frozen in place.

Prepare? Prepare what?

Gu Lin stopped before him. His usually cool features were unexpectedly full of affection, and the feelings in his eyes were utterly undisguised. Lin Su felt as though his gaze had been burned, his heart skipping a beat.

Did I drink tonight? I must be dreaming. I actually saw Gu Lin smile.

Lin Su closed his eyes, took a deep breath, then opened them again. The scene before him remained unchanged. Was he really not dreaming?

Lin Su's gaze darted about, and he did not dare meet the person before him. He took several steps back, failing to notice Gu Lin's slightly dimmed expression. Then he was stunned by the sight behind the man.

No wonder the floral scent had been so strong. Behind Gu Lin was a vast spread of potted roses. In different colors, they stood quietly in the soil, blooming vibrantly and beautifully.

While he was still dazed, the man's low, gentle voice sounded. "What color do you like?" As he spoke, he crossed the distance in a few steps, pulled Lin Su over, and led him into this "sea of flowers."

Lin Su lowered his head to look at their clasped hands, then his gaze fell upon the man's profile.

A different Gu Lin...

Gu Lin liked him?

Lin Su bent down and inhaled the fresh fragrance of the flowers. Smiling and sighing inwardly, he thought, What am I thinking? How could Gu Lin possibly like...

"I don't know what to say."

The abrupt voice interrupted Lin Su's thoughts. He paused and looked up at the man holding flowers in his arms.

"First, I need to apologize. I withdrew the resignation letter from HR in private. You don't need to draft the divorce agreement either. I won't sign it."

Lin Su did not understand what he meant. His light brows furrowed slightly.

He had said the wrong thing again, before Lin Su could turn and leave.

Gu Lin changed his tone. "May I win your devoted heart, and spend each dawn and dusk with you from this moment on."

Why is he suddenly reciting poetry???