Chapter 291 Sparks Flew
Bai Rong’s heart wrenched at the sight of the gaping wound, but before she could react, the person beside him exclaimed frantically, “Chief, you’re bleeding!”
Gu Mingchen’s brows furrowed. “It’s just a small cut; no need for all this fuss,” he said stoically.
Bai Rong promptly stood up and took his hand. “Don’t overlook even the smallest wounds. If you don’t deal with them well, they can deteriorate and severely affect your health. As the leader of our country’s military, you of all people should take care of yourself better,” Bai Rong chastened as she carefully removed the shard.
A waiter brought over the hotel’s first aid kit.
Bai Rong focused on cleaning Gu Mingchen’s wound with her back bent.
Gu Mingchen’s eyes riveted on her.
The lights shone above Bai Rong, casting a golden sheen over her. With her head bowed, the strands of hair framing her face created shadows on her profile. She was a portrait of quiet beauty.
Memories of her dressing his wounds resurfaced in his mind.
The flashbacks showed Bai Rong in a white lab coat, wrapping a bandage around his arm.
If the accident never occurred and he did not lose his memories, they might have gotten together ages ago.
He curled his fingers around Bai Rong’s hand as she tended to his wound.
The heat of his touch scalded Bai Rong’s skin. Her fingers trembled uncontrollably when she felt the warmth radiating off his palm.
She lifted her eyes to meet Gu Mingchen’s gaze, her expression one of puzzlement.
“My subordinate can take over. There’s no need to trouble you with this,” he murmured, his voice so low that it seemed to rumble in his chest. His grip on Bai Rong loosened.
Bai Rong’s heart sank. He’s right. I’m doing a bit too much. It’s not my place to do this, considering our current relationship.
Straightening her back, she announced, “I’ll head to the restroom.”
“There’s one in this private room,” Lu Xingzhou told her as he beckoned to a waiter.
The waiter escorted Bai Rong to the restroom.
Bai Rong walked in and shoved her hands under the gushing tap. The blood dyed the water red before it flowed into the drain.
This is Gu Mingchen’s blood. Bai Rong’s heart throbbed painfully. She raised her head to stare at her reflection in the mirror. This is what you want, right?
Her reflection stared back wordlessly.
She inhaled deeply and recollected herself. Once she had reined in her emotions, she walked out of the restroom.
Lu Xingzhou put his phone down and said to Gu Mingchen, “Chief, since your hand is injured, it’s best if you don’t drink any alcohol for now. Would you like any other beverages? I recommend the herbal tea here.”
“He’ll have the herbal tea,” Gu Mingchen’s subordinate answered on his superior’s behalf.
“Please bring us some freshly brewed herbal tea,” Lu Xingzhou relayed the message to the waiter.
It did not take long for the herbal tea to be served.
“Ms. Bai, you’ve had quite a few drinks since you’ve arrived. It’s not safe for a lady to be out alone. You should have some tea too. You too, Biao. You’re still a child, after all,” Lu Xingzhou rambled as he poured Gu Mingchen a cup of tea.
Lu Xingzhou gestured at the waiter to fill their cups with herbal tea, and he did as instructed.
Bai Rong had lost her appetite. She played with her food and drank some tea. Her body seemed to be heating up, so she glanced at the air conditioner. “Please lower the temperature,” she whispered her request to a waiter.
“Sure.”
Lu Xingzhou checked his watch. “Would you look at that; it’s almost half-past one! I have to attend a meeting in the afternoon. How about we cut this lunch short, and we’ll have a proper gathering over dinner when I’m free.”
“Sounds good to me. I have to head back to the station too.” Chen Bin looked at Bai Rong. “Would you like to follow me to the police station or go back to the hotel? I can send you there first.”
Bai Rong felt like her whole body was on fire. Her head was so heavy that she struggled to keep it from drooping forward. “I’ll go back to the hotel to rest and head to the police station later.”
“Alright. Your face is flushed red. You must have had too much to drink. The after-effects of red wine are not to be messed with,” Chen Bin commented as he propped Bai Rong up.
Bai Rong felt her head spin, so she leaned against Chen Bin for support.
Her body was weak and listless, which was unnatural for her. Moreover, the burning sensation that engulfed her insinuated that she had been drugged.
That can’t be! I ate the same food as everyone. It doesn’t make sense that only I was drugged. It must have something to do with my metabolism or the interaction between the toxins in my body and the alcohol. Bai Rong tried to rationalize her current situation.
She had the urge to leave the place as soon as possible and hide in her room, where she would have her privacy.
Gu Mingchen frowned when he noticed their intimate interaction. “I’m staying in the same hotel as Ms. Bai. Since I’m going back as well, I can take her back.”
Bai Rong’s instinctively wanted to hide her current condition from Gu Mingchen. She gave him a slight bow and rejected his offer, “I’m sure that you have more important things to do, and I don’t want to take your time, Chief. I have some things I need to discuss with Director Chen. I appreciate your kindness, but no thanks.”
“I’m free in the afternoon. And didn’t you say that you’ll go to the police station later? Why the hesitation? Are you scared of me?” Gu Mingchen retorted.
Bai Rong could not comprehend Gu Mingchen’s words.
He pretended that I was a stranger when we met this morning. Why is he insisting on bringing me back now?
“I… It’s just that we’re not that close,” Bai Rong scrambled to come up with an excuse.
“Not close?” These words were familiar to Gu Mingchen. “I know your boyfriend well — he’s the cousin of my childhood friend. I’ll bring you back.”
Gu Mingchen grasped Bai Rong’s arm before she could protest and strode out of the room nonchalantly.
Gu Mingchen’s subordinate trailed after them.
Chen Bin was stunned. So Bai Rong’s boyfriend is the cousin of Chief Gu’s childhood friend. He must be wealthy and influential.
With that, he left the hotel as well.
Only the Lu family were left in the private room.
“Daddy, I don’t feel well,” Lu Biao whined and slumped on the table. A scarlet blush crept up his face.
“What’s wrong? Did you eat something bad?” His mother asked anxiously.
“I’ll take him to the hospital. Pay the bill,” Lu Xingzhou instructed as he picked up his son. He then went downstairs, left through the back door, and tossed Lu Biao into an RV.
Inside the RV was a young lady. She had flawless features and was incredibly attractive.
“Treat him well,” Lu Xingzhou ordered as he slid into the passenger seat.
“Our men are already in position. The ambush is ready. Should we start the operation now?” His subordinate inquired from the driver’s seat.
“Gu Mingchen offered to bring Bai Rong back, which makes our work so much easier. It seems like Lady Luck is on my side. Follow them closely; don’t lose them.” Lu Xingzhou smirked, his eyes glinting with malice.
Having lost all strength in her limbs, Bai Rong was dragged helplessly to the car by Gu Mingchen.
She leaned against the car door. Her muscles were tense, and she was shivering uncontrollably. She clenched her fists as she muttered. Get a grip on yourself. Get a grip on yourself.
Despite her best efforts, she was tempted to succumb to the overwhelming lust within her.
“Chief.” Gu Mingchen’s subordinate said as he took the driver’s seat.
Gu Mingchen’s fingers dug into the leather seats. Perspiration formed on his forehead and ran in rivulets down his face. “Bring us to the hotel,” he ordered. “And make sure that we’re not being followed.”
“Alright.” The subordinate could sense that something was off just by looking at their abnormally flushed faces. Time was of the essence, so he floored the gas pedal.
Bai Rong could not withstand the excruciating sensation any longer. I would rather die than experience this for a second longer. Waves of desire surged to her abdomen.
She gritted her teeth, turned, and pressed her lips to Gu Mingchen’s.
At that moment, sparks flew.
Gu Mingchen had been clinging on to his last shred of sanity by sheer determination, but now, the woman he had always loved was kissing him.
The impact of this realization obliterated his willpower. He threw caution to the wind and closed his eyes, reciprocating the kiss. The kiss quickly elevated as Gu Mingchen poured his heart and soul into it, desperately trying to convey his feelings for Bai Rong.
