CHAPTER 406: CHAPTER 407: AWESOME! I AM A RUTHLESS HEARTBREAK MACHINE

She clenched her fist. "I’m loaded, okay!"

"Loaded?" He turned his head, a hint of amusement in his ice-blue eyes. "No more swearing in the future."

The little cat let out a soft cry and threw herself into his arms, hugging his waist. "Little Uncle, thank you."

He chuckled and patted her head. "You’re welcome! As long as you’re happy."

Gu Anxi cried out softly again. "Little Uncle, I’m hungry."

He chuckled. "I’m a bit hungry too, darling, but I’m so tired."

Gu Anxi said obediently, "I’ll go to the hospital cafeteria and get a few dishes. You go back and rest first."

She cared for her father, and her heart ached for her Little Uncle too.

She had managed a few hours of sleep in between, but her Little Uncle had barely slept in nearly two days.

Bo Xichen nodded. "I’ll go to the research building first."

So Gu Anxi dashed off to get food for him. Hmm, I should also arrange for someone to make some nourishing soup for Little Uncle to help him recover.

「」

While Gu Anxi was arranging for the soup, Jiang Chaoge, who had unexpectedly caught a cold, came to get medicine and happened to bump into Bo Xichen in the small research building. Dr. Jiang was a tenacious young woman.

Normally, after Gu Anxi’s sharp words, one might have expected her to back down, but a girl’s competitive spirit shouldn’t be underestimated.

It was a bit strange, why did Senior Bo suddenly appear in Qingcheng? So, when she ran into him, she struck up a conversation and then subtly followed him into the small research building.

Considering they were both from prominent families and she was his junior from university, Bo Xichen didn’t want to embarrass her. He played the gracious host and offered her a cup of tea. Jiang Chaoge hesitated for a moment. "Isn’t Anxi with you, Senior Bo?"

"She’s here, but she went to the cafeteria," Bo Xichen said with a faint smile. "She’s getting us some food."

Jiang Chaoge was stunned. Someone like Senior Bo eats cafeteria food?

"Doesn’t Anxi know how to cook?" Jiang Chaoge asked, looking at him with concern. "You look exhausted. Why don’t I make a few dishes for you?"

Bo Xichen declined, saying Anxi would be back with food shortly.

But Dr. Jiang seemed determined to showcase her culinary skills, insisting on making a couple of dishes.

Exhausted, Bo Xichen was too tired to argue and simply let her do as she pleased. He didn’t even bother showing her to the kitchen; the moment she left, he sat on the sofa and quietly fell asleep.

「」

Half an hour later, Gu Anxi returned carrying several wooden food containers. When she saw her Little Uncle sound asleep on the sofa, her heart ached. She placed the containers on the coffee table and sat down quietly beside him.

She gently touched Bo Xichen’s cheek and whispered, "Little Uncle, wake up and eat something first."

He seemed to stir, then pulled her into his arms and lowered his head...

Gu Anxi was a bit dazed.

What’s wrong with Little Uncle? Isn’t he exhausted? Why does he seem like he wants to...

Her face flushed, and she pushed against his shoulder, stammering, "Let’s eat first, then... then sleep... Little Uncle, you really need to get some proper rest..."

But he showed no intention of letting her go. Slowly, she relented, leaning against his shoulder and letting him...

Just as the atmosphere was becoming tender, Jiang Chaoge appeared, wearing a small apron. "Senior Bo, is this bag cornstarch?"

Her words trailed off as she froze in place.

The two on the sofa slowly separated. Bo Xichen rubbed his forehead. "I’m sorry, Dr. Jiang. I forgot you were here."

Gu Anxi was equally stunned, her small mouth agape. "Little Uncle, did you hire a housekeeper?"

She quickly corrected herself, "Sister Chaoge, I didn’t mean to call you an aunt! I was just curious why you’re here cooking."

This was undoubtedly one of the most awkward moments in Jiang Chaoge’s life. She was in a terrible bind, unsure whether to stay or go.

She had intended to show off her cooking skills but hadn’t expected to walk in on such a scene. Fortunately, she reacted quickly and said smoothly, "I happened to run into Senior Bo. When I heard you couldn’t cook, Anxi, I decided to make a couple of dishes."

Gu Anxi looked at her Little Uncle.

Bo Xichen just smiled and said nothing.

Gu Anxi understood perfectly. What a shame! she sighed internally.

Jiang Chaoge felt uneasy and quickly retreated to the kitchen to compose herself. But the image of their intimate entanglement kept replaying in her mind, impossible to erase.

I used to think Senior Bo was naturally cold, that even in love, he wouldn’t show much passion. But what I just saw completely overturned that idea. He was very passionate. The way he looked at Gu Anxi was so bright and clear—that’s the look of a man deeply moved by love. Just thinking about that expression makes my legs feel a bit weak...

「」

Outside, Gu Anxi caressed Bo Xichen’s handsome face, her voice dangerously low, "Little Uncle, don’t you have anything to say to me?"

He closed his eyes and chuckled. "There’s no hiding it. I can only ask my dear wife to protect me now."

Gu Anxi was about to flip. "But you can’t just perform in public!"

I thought it was just the two of us, that’s why I... I acted like that. How was I to know Jiang Chaoge would see everything?

Bo Xichen kept his eyes closed, reached out to pat her head, and murmured, "Anxi, I’m going to sleep for a while. You deal with her."

Gu Anxi hummed in agreement. Bo Xichen then got up, went straight into the bedroom, and closed the door.

The little darling’s heart ached for him again.

Meanwhile, Dr. Jiang was heartbroken. When she emerged from the kitchen with the dishes, Bo Xichen was gone.

After a moment’s hesitation, she asked quietly, "Where’s Senior Bo?"

Gu Anxi replied gracefully, "Little Uncle hasn’t slept for almost forty-eight hours. He’s gone to catch up on sleep."

It then dawned on Jiang Chaoge. Bo Xichen hadn’t slept for forty-eight hours, and I insisted on cooking here, disturbing him. How ridiculous of me!

Gu Anxi set out all the dishes and invited Jiang Chaoge to eat with her, but Dr. Jiang had lost her appetite and said she wasn’t hungry.

"Not hungry? Then why did you cook, Sister Chaoge?" Gu Anxi took a bite of a dish Jiang Chaoge had made—

Wow, it’s so crisp and tender! Little Uncle is really missing out!

She praised it generously, and Dr. Jiang’s face turned an even darker shade of green. She put on her coat, ready to leave.

As she was leaving, she couldn’t resist asking one more question, "Do you two... live together?"

"Yes, we do," Gu Anxi replied candidly.

Jiang Chaoge paused. "I mean, do you sleep in the same room?"

Gu Anxi smiled brightly. "I sleep in Bo Xichen’s arms every night."

The look on Dr. Jiang’s face was priceless!

Finally, she left, crestfallen.

Reaching the door, she lowered her gaze—

Once the Jiang family surpasses the Bo family, things will be different. So, I absolutely must win Jing over. Then, Gu Anxi and I will be on equal footing...

「」

Meanwhile, as soon as Jiang Chaoge left, Gu Anxi darted into the bedroom, only to be immediately pulled forward by a strong grip—

"Oof... Little Uncle?"

...

After a long while, she whispered, "Little Uncle, don’t you want to get up and eat something first?"

Bo Xichen kept his eyes closed, his voice unusually hoarse and incredibly sexy. "Let me sleep a little longer!"

The little darling grumbled under her breath, most likely complaining that he wasn’t taking care of himself—so exhausted, yet still... like this! But her heart ached for him too, so she gently stayed by his side, accompanying him...