Perhaps out of a competitive streak, Gu Yuena stayed here for exactly as many days as Lin Qian had spent with Qian Renxue.
Three days and three nights.
Half her vengeance for the sofa had been exacted. At last, she was no longer waiting downstairs for nothing, but had turned guest into host and become the leading lady!
If interviews existed in this day and age, she would definitely have said-
Fantastic!
She did not care who came first. As long as she held it in her hands, it was hers, and this time was no exception.
This decision seemed abrupt, but Gu Yuena had actually made it long ago. Otherwise, things between them would not have progressed so quickly today, going straight to getting a room.
But Lin Qian had something to do with it, too. His consistently distant attitude was the fundamental reason Gu Yuena had quickened her pace.
Only when the morning sun rose on the fourth day did they wake in each other's arms. Just as Lin Qian wanted another first-class feast, however, Gu Yuena stopped him.
Lin Qian asked in confusion, "Na'er, a banquet costs a lot. Why aren't we eating?"
Gu Yuena answered honestly, "I'm not used to human food. If that offends you, I apologize."
Her exquisite face shone in the sunlight, as intoxicating and enchanting as the Goddess of Mount Wu.
Naturally, Lin Qian chose to forgive her. "It's fine. You're the Soul Beast Co-Ruler, so you must eat better than this. That was careless of me. I'll buy you something better next time!"
Gu Yuena's words were actually an unspoken hint, expressing her estrangement from human society while inviting him to join her camp.
And the very reason Lin Qian had kept her at arm's length all these years was that