Kong Xiaohe felt genuinely surprised, unsure if this newfound state would last or if it was just temporary.
Looking at Zhou Yi with hopeful eyes, he asked, "Will my health continue to improve?"
Zhou Yi handed him the herbal formula, saying, "Yes, if you take these herbs as prescribed, your body will recover to that of a normal person."
Kong Xiaohe took the paper eagerly, treating it with great care as if it were sothing invaluable. He examined it closely before carefully placing it in his pocket.
"Captain, I really don't know how to thank you. After this competition, why don't you visit my ho? I'd like to treat you to dinner."
This dinner invitation wasn't as straightforward as it seed.
Zhou Yi was about to decline when Kong Xiaohe added, "How about I introduce you to so business contacts?"
Knowing that Zhou Yi had started his own company, Kong Xiaohe understood that connections mattered more than gifts or money.
Kong Xiaohe's gratitude was sincere.
Zhou Yi looked surprised for a mont, then hesitantly asked, "Is your family also in business?"
Kong Xiaohe nodded. "Yes, my father knows many businessn. You've done us a great favor, so introducing you to so business acquaintances won't be a problem."
Although Zhou Yi couldn't fully gauge Kong Xiaohe's family background, the thousand-dollar wallet he had received suggested they were well-off.
"Alright, I'll visit your place after we return."
"It's settled then, Captain – or shall I call you Brother Yi from now on? Is that okay?"
"Sure. Get so rest. Goodnight."
"Goodnight."
After leaving Zhou Yi's room, Kong Xiaohe imdiately called his family.
Zhou Yi didn't know what he said, as he was now dealing with Gong Zi in his room.
"It's so late. Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Zhou Yi sighed inwardly as Gong Zi had slipped in again through the balcony.
Pouting, the girl sat on his bed and said, "What, can't I co over to hang out? Don't be so stingy, Captain."
"There's nothing interesting here."
"The Captain himself is interesting enough."
Gong Zi's bold remark made Zhou Yi chuckle.
"Why do you always speak so freely?"
"I told you from the start that I'm a bit wild. I'm no lady."
Zhou Yi walked over from the door, looking down at Gong Zi. He gently lifted a strand of her hair, his gaze unreadable as he asked,
"Do you know what it ans to show up in a man's room in the middle of the night?"
Gong Zi swallowed hard, then wrapped her arms around Zhou Yi's waist and pressed her face against his chest.
"I want to sleep with you."
Zhou Yi raised an eyebrow. "Don't say such things casually. You're tipsy. Go back to your room."
Instead of letting go, Gong Zi held on tighter.
"No, I'm not leaving unless you agree."
Zhou Yi grabbed her hand, intending to pull her off the bed.
To his surprise, Gong Zi proved stronger than expected. She wrapped her arms around his neck and lay back on the bed, pulling Zhou Yi down on top of her.
"Let go. I don't want to do anything to you."
"Captain, are you... unable?"
Zhou Yi laughed. Was she really trying to provoke him like that?
A real man could never admit to such a thing!
He chuckled softly, got up, closed the balcony door, and drew the curtains.
Standing by the window, he said, "I'll give you one last chance to leave."
Without a word, Gong Zi got up from the bed, ran to Zhou Yi, and kissed him.
"Why... why are you only kissing and not doing anything else?"
Gong Zi asked breathlessly.
Zhou Yi patted her head and said, "We're not in a relationship."
Gong Zi frowned, looking pitiful. "Then why not be my boyfriend?"
Zhou Yi shook his head. "No, I don't feel that way about you. Go back to your room. I don't want to hurt you."
Gong Zi had already made up her mind before coming. She didn't expect Zhou Yi to be with her, but she still wanted to give her first ti to soone she loved.
"For , this isn't hurting. It's sothing I'm willing to do. Can't you just grant this wish?"
"Fine."
Her clothes gently slid to the floor.
Gong Zi had gone this far, and if Zhou Yi held back any longer, he'd be beyond human.
He carefully lifted her up and laid her on the bed, removing his shirt before leaning over her...
The night was still long.
...
An hour later.
Gong Zi lay nestled in Zhou Yi's arms as he smoked a cigarette.
"You don't mind if I smoke, do you?"
"Not at all. You look really cool when you smoke. The first ti I saw you smoke, I was completely captivated."
With that, she reached over to the table, took a cigarette, and lit it using Zhou Yi's.
The girl looked especially enchanting as she smoked, her long eyelashes fluttering like tiny fans.
Zhou Yi gently stroked her head.
Gong Zi looked up at him. "Will you miss ?"
Zhou Yi smiled but didn't answer.
Gong Zi exhaled a puff of smoke and smiled too. "I'll miss you."
"Mm, try to get so sleep now."
"But I can't fall asleep."
"Should I help you relax?"
"Sure, sing a song. What other songs have you written? Can you sing one for ?"
"Alright, I'll sing for you."
Zhou Yi put out his cigarette, and Gong Zi did the sa before snuggling into his arms.
"There's a girl but I let her get away,
It's all my fault cause pride got in the way,
And I'd be lying if I said I was okay,
About that girl, the one I let get away..."
...
Gong Zi listened intently as Zhou Yi sang, the lyrics stirring sothing bittersweet in her heart.
"Brother, when you were singing just now, it felt like an illusion."
"Oh? What kind of illusion?"
"It felt like I was your whole world. Your eyes... when you're focused, they seem to look at everything with such depth."
Zhou Yi didn't directly answer her. Instead, he smiled and ruffled her hair, saying,
"This song suits you. I won't sing it for others as often."
Gong Zi smiled happily and asked, "Does it have a na?"
Wanting to please her, Zhou Yi didn't reveal the song's original title.
"It didn't have one before, but now it does. Let's call it 'Gong Zi.'"
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