Chapter 10.1

Close to you for a long time (1)

Mu Le looked somewhat panicked as she glanced at Gu Mingyuan.

Gu Mingyuan reached out his hand towards her, making an inviting gesture to hold hands, which had become quite familiar to Mu Le in the past few days. Normally, she would obediently place her hand in his.

However, this time, Mu Le simply kept both of her hands behind her back to express her resistance.

A caretaker should just be a caretaker. How could she actually be heading towards the position of a wealthy benefactor’s father?

Gu Mingyuan was momentarily stunned.

Indeed, some animals were afraid of water, and even as they evolved into intelligent beings, they couldn’t escape this instinct. Just like the Blue Ink Clan. Although he wasn’t afraid of water, his cousin, Blue Lotus, still retained this instinct. Every time she took a bath, she felt as if she was about to drown.

“It’s not dangerous,” Gu Mingyuan reassured Mu Le. “I’m here.”

Mu Le muttered, “…” It’s only dangerous when you’re here!

She took two steps back.

As Gu Mingyuan approached, she retreated two steps, continuously backing up until she was next to her little nest, her back against the wall.

Gu Mingyuan came closer, extending his hand to her once again.

Mu Le bent down and swiftly crawled out from under his arm, then ran all the way, darting out of the bedroom.

Her sprint created a gust of wind, giving her the illusion of “I’m running so fast, I’m as swift as the wind.”

Gu Mingyuan almost effortlessly kept up with her.

Mu Le sprinted all the way to the study and was about to turn around and close the door when one of Gu Mingyuan’s feet had already stepped inside.

She was instantly shocked and turned around to run even farther.

While running, Mu Le remembered the resistance her pet cat had shown towards bathing.

However…

In her distracted moment, Gu Mingyuan lifted her up by both arms.

…But cats couldn’t escape from human clutches.

The opponent had the advantage in size. Even if the cat brandished its claws to attack, it would only end up being washed by humans in a bathing bag.

Mu Le could only give up her resistance.

Gu Mingyuan supported her under her arms, lifting her up in mid-air.

“…Don’t be afraid.” He pulled Mu Le closer as he held her, one hand shifting to support her legs, and then he held her in his arms as if cradling a child.

Mu Le grabbed onto his collar, hanging her head with a pitiful and dejected look.

She looked so aggrieved, as if someone had bullied her.

…But it was still quite cute.

Gu Mingyuan couldn’t resist it. He used his left hand to support Mu Le’s entire body while his right hand reached out and gently tapped her nose with his index finger.

Mu Le: “…”

Although your actions may seem heartwarming and paternal, your intentions are just too flirtatious.

She nestled in Gu Mingyuan’s chest, making a sound of grievance, “Wuwu.”

Gu Mingyuan: “…?”

What kind of sound is that?

Mu Le continued with her “wuwu” for a while but realized that Gu Mingyuan didn’t pay her any attention.

Not only did he ignore her, but he also quickened his pace towards the bathroom.

Mu Le lifted her head in shock. Sensing her movement, Gu Mingyuan also lowered his head to look at her.

In his gaze, there was an unprecedented gentleness.

His fingers touched the side of Mu Le’s face and lightly tapped her soft, chubby cheeks. “Good girl.”

Mu Le: “…”

Did he think she was being coquettish? Yes, that’s right. When a cat snuggles into her arms and purrs, she treats the cat the same way. She even finds the cat’s coquettishness adorable to the point of being dizzying.

Mu Le felt like she was getting dizzy.

She didn’t know how to explain it to Gu Mingyuan. What she meant was for Gu Mingyuan to go take a bath himself, not for them to take a bath together.

She was just a little girl.

Mu Le felt the need to resist.

She struggled on Gu Mingyuan’s arm, but his arm was as strong as iron, barely moving no matter how hard she struggled. Mu Le was so angry that she climbed on Gu Mingyuan’s arm.

Now Gu Mingyuan dared not move, afraid that Mu Le would fall if he made a wrong move.

Confusion and panic flashed across his face.

Mu Le stepped on his arm, one hand grabbing his shoulder, trying to climb onto his shoulder. Gu Mingyuan wanted to catch her, but she dodged and almost slipped.

In the midst of panic, one hand grabbed Gu Mingyuan’s dragon horn.

Gu Mingyuan: “…”

Mu Le: “…”

She wondered if it was her imagination. In the instant she grabbed Gu Mingyuan’s horn, he froze.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Mu Le climbed onto his shoulder by pulling on his horn.

Gu Mingyuan: “…”

Mu Le successfully… rode on Gu Mingyuan’s neck.

The air fell silent for a moment.

Running away was no longer an option, but at least in this position, she wouldn’t be caught. Mu Le was quite satisfied. She even ruffled Gu Mingyuan’s hair happily and said, “Good boy.”

Perhaps out of frustration, Gu Mingyuan cleared his throat twice.

Mu Le seemed to see sparks coming out of his mouth.

…Fortunately, in this position, she wasn’t afraid even if he breathed fire.

Gu Mingyuan hadn’t had a chance to react to the little girl riding on his neck.

Just then, his communication device started vibrating.

Gu Mingyuan glanced at the incoming call.

It happened to be from the pet doctor.

He answered calmly.

A holographic screen appeared on the communication device, displaying the face of the pet doctor.

The pet doctor was a rabbit. He had snow-white short hair, red eyes, and long ears hanging on both sides of his head.

A lop-eared rabbit, to be precise.

Mu Le leaned on Gu Mingyuan’s computer, curiously watching the doctor on the screen.

The panicked lop-eared rabbit doctor said, “Gu, Gu Gu Gu… Gu Junchang?”

Gu Mingyuan adjusted the camera, lowering the screen a bit.

Mu Le’s head disappeared from the screen.