Stars run to him chapter 84

The end

Lin Yuxing didn’t follow Gu Zhongyi into Gu Nuan’s father’s study. Instead, he sat in the living room and waited.

During this time, Gu Nuan talked about many things and even wanted to invite them for lunch.

However, Lin Yuxing had already made plans to have lunch with Lin Yuheng, so he politely declined.

Gu Nuan felt a bit disappointed. “This is a chance to have lunch with me and an upcoming movie star. Are you sure you want to give it up?”

“… I’m sure.”

“Okay, there will be other opportunities.” Gu Nuan pouted, giving himself an out, and asked, “So what did Zhongyi want to talk to my father about?”

“I don’t know, he just said he had something important to talk to him about, so I thought I’d also come to see you.” Lin Yuxing felt a pang of guilt as he lied. He couldn’t possibly tell Gu Nuan that Gu Zhongyi was there to settle an old debt.

He quickly changed the subject, “Gu Nuan, your house is so beautiful, like a palace.”

“Well, my father has good taste in decorations.”” Gu Nuan went along with Lin Yuxing’s words, grabbing his hand and leading him to the backyard to show him the strawberry garden. “My father even set up a strawberry garden in the backyard. When the season comes, you and Su Li can come pick strawberries.”

Lin Yuxing was amazed, “That’s so cool!”

“Nothing special. Zhongyi will probably have something even more impressive than this in the future.”

Lin Yuxing modestly shook his head, “We don’t even have a villa.”

Gu Nuan patted his shoulder, as if seeing through everything, “With Zhongyi’s intelligence, he can easily afford a villa.”

Lin Yuxing agreed, “Yeah, my senior is very smart, and he can excel at anything.”

But Lin Yuxing believed that as long as he could be with Gu Zhongyi, even if it were to live in a run-down house, he would be happy. He followed Gu Nuan in admiration, and when they returned to the living room, about forty minutes had passed.

Han Yang, Gu Nuan’s Alpha brought some freshly baked cookies made by the housekeepers, not intending to disturb their conversation. He said gently to Gu Nuan, “You and your friend can keep chatting. I’ll go reply to some work messages.”

Gu Nuan obediently responded, “okay~”

Suddenly, Lin Yuxing felt like he saw a tail wagging on Gu Nuan’s butt, as he shook it in Han Yang’s direction.

But in front of Lin Yuxing, Gu Nuan was relatively restrained.

Usually, Gu Nuan would stick to Han Yang like glue. He had been Han Yang’s little follower since childhood.

Once Han Yang left, before Gu Nuan could ask, Lin Yuxing gave him a thumbs up with a smile, “Brother Yang looks like an international superstar.”

“You have a good eye!” With Lin Yuxing’s compliments, Gu Nuan’s relationship with him got even better. “No wonder your boyfriend is so handsome.”

Lin Yuxing blushed and smiled shyly, “Come on, it’s Han Yang who’s the handsome one.”

Gu Nuan waved his hand, “No, no, Zhongyi is even handsome.”

Lin Yuxing insisted, “No, of course Han Yang is more handsome.”

“Cough!!”

An intentionally loud cough interrupted their mutual adoration for their Alphas. Lin Yuxing and Gu Nuan stood up in surprise.

When they turned around, they saw Gu Yuanchen coming down slowly from the second floor, his face darkened. He cleared his throat and mercilessly interrupted the pointless conversation between Gu Nuan and Lin Yuxing.

Behind him stood Gu Zhongyi and Han Yang, both looking rather off.

The three Alphas wore different expressions, their faces grim.

Gu Yuanchen’s inner thoughts: Is it really okay for my son to take over the company like this? Well, he’s still young, still very young…

Gu Zhongyi’s thoughts: Does he really have to compliment Han Yang like that?

Han Yang’s thoughts: Did he forget that Gu Zhongyi and I had a fight?

Lin Yuxing and Gu Nuan froze in their spots, feeling embarrassed. After they finally realized what happened, they both wanted to find a hole to hide in and escape the awkwardness…

That awkwardness continued until they were on the way back home.

The atmosphere in the car was heavy.

Gu Zhongyi quietly drove, lost in thought. Lin Yuxing sat in the passenger seat, holding onto his seatbelt, stealing glances at Gu Zhongyi several times. “Senior…”

“Yeah.”

“Is your relationship with Yang-ge not good?” Lin Yuxing noticed the flash of hostility between Gu Zhongyi and Han Yang when they bid farewell.

Gu Zhongyi didn’t lie: “Yeah, it’s not good.”

Lin Yuxing slapped his forehead, realizing where he went wrong. He quickly tried to explain himself, “I wasn’t genuinely praising Han Yang.” He explained, “People should repay kindness. Gu Nuan has been so good to me, shouldn’t I also treat him well… When I’ve repaid Gu Nuan’s kindness, I promise you, they won’t hear these praises from me again!”

Gu Zhongyi made a turn.

Lin Yuxing tilted his head, trying to be sincere, “In my heart, Senior, you are the most handsome.”

Gu Zhongyi’s hand tightened on the steering wheel, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

“Really?”

Seeing him respond, Lin Yuxing’s words couldn’t be contained anymore.

“Really! You may not know this, but on the first day of school when you gave a speech on stage, I couldn’t take my eyes off you. I used to work hard every day and had no time to care about others, but I remembered you. Because of this, Su Li even teased me about it. If you don’t believe me, you can ask him! Oh, and when I gave you flowers, the moment you took them from my hand, I was so mesmerized by your good looks! It was the same during the basketball game. My heart was pounding the whole time! And also…”

He kept talking, trying to prove that Han Yang’s handsomeness was ordinary, while Gu Zhongyi’s was the best in his heart.

Gu Zhongyi suppressed his laughter, enjoying this very much.

Lin Yuxing noticed Gu Zhongyi’s slightly shaking shoulders, and he fell silent.

Gu Zhongyi wanted to tease him more, so he asked, “Why did you stop?”

Lin Yuxing turned his body slightly, blushing and speechless, “There’s nothing else to say.” He realized he couldn’t indulge Gu Zhongyi; that would just lead to trouble!

Gu Zhongyi’s mood slightly improved, he rubbed Lin Yuxing’s head with his hand and said affectionately, “Tell me a bit more? Please? Hmm? Yuxing?”

“…”

“Star?”

Listening to Gu Zhongyi’s relentless persuasion, Lin Yuxing had no choice but to give in temporarily and he continued praising him a bit more.

Really, you can spoil someone to the point where they don’t even realize it.

The car pulled into the restaurant’s parking lot.

Lin Yuxing quickly got out of the car planning to go see his brother, his heart racing.

 Zhongyi unfastened his seatbelt and followed closely, grabbing Lin Yuxing’s hand and pulling him back. Lin Yuxing had his back to him and stumbled into his arms.

Gu Zhongyi hugged Lin Yuxing from behind, resting his chin on Lin Yuxing’s shoulder.

Lin Yuxing nudged him with his elbow, urging him, “senior, my brother must be getting impatient.”

Gu Zhongyi whispered, “Yuxing.”

“Yeah?”

“Uncle Tang promised me that he will make sure we’re safe as soon as possible. The evidence I gave him helped him to an extent. As an exchange, he will ensure our safety in the near future.”

Lin Yuxing listened attentively.

Gu Zhongyi continued, “He was surprised as to why i would give evidence of my father, and he didn’t believe me at firts. But after seeing the evidence I provided he seemed satisfied and he asked me a question.”

“What did he ask you?”

“He asked me if I want to work at the Gu family’s company after graduation. He’s willing to hand over the responsibilities our family used to handle to me. Of course, he will significantly reduce the actual power as a safeguard for his interests. But those matters aren’t important to me. I think it’s a good opportunity.”

Gu Zhongyi believed in Gu Yuanchen’s character and had also experienced his kindness before. He said, “I agreed.”

Lin Yuxing respected Gu Zhongyi’s choice.

Gu Zhongyi told Lin Yuxing, “When the time comes, my role in the company will probably be as Gu Nuan’s right-hand man. I’ll be his support, helping him stabilize his position. To put it simply, for the bit of kindness you owe Gu Nuan, I will repay it a thousand fold and ten thousand fold.”

Gu Zhongyi loosened his grip a bit, and Lin Yuxing turned around quickly.

Facing each other, their gazes were intense.

Gu Zhongyi gave him a kiss and said in a slightly sulky tone, “So, no more compliments for Han Yang.”

He childishly raised an eyebrow, “Not even fake ones.”

Lin Yuxing couldn’t help but laugh, leaning against Gu Zhongyi’s embrace, “You, you sometimes act like a child and you are this grown. Okay no more compliments for Han Yang.”

Gu Zhongyi’s lips curled up, and he playfully said, “How am I grown up? I’m only 20 years old.”

Lin Yuxing gave him a push, but ended up being held tighter in his embrace.

Unable to resist, Lin Yuxing leaned in and kissed Gu Zhongyi, softly asking, “So, in a few days, should we still go watch Han Yang’s movie? Gu Nuang gave us quite a few tickets, and I was thinking of bringing my brother along too.”

“Sure, let’s go. We should give this little actor some face,” Gu Zhongyi replied.

As time was getting late, Gu Zhongyi held Lin Yuxing’s hand, engaging in conversation, and they walked into the restaurant.

That day was their true first gathering, the three of them together.