When Gu Bai expressed his thoughts so directly to Caesar for the first time, not only did Caesar freeze, but even Gu Bai himself felt a very special emotion.
This time, he and Caesar no longer had the bond of a contract marriage.
They were two completely equal individuals.
After hearing these words, Caesar, a 1.8-meter-tall man, sat opposite Gu Bai and felt so aggrieved that even his dazzling blonde hair seemed to turn dull.
“Sorry, I didn’t think this through… It’s my fault. I won’t do it again next time.”
The usually arrogant and flamboyant handsome brows now revealed a sense of dejection and grievance, which indeed looked pitiful.
So much so that when Gu Bai subconsciously moved a rose petal stuck on Caesar’s collar, the action was so natural that they were both stunned.
“…I just saw it and took it out.”
The soft rose petal felt a little hot in Gu Bai’s hand, and he instinctively tried to explain, but after saying it, he felt it only made things seem worse.
But in that instant, Caesar looked like a golden retriever that had been patted on the head, staring at Gu Bai eagerly.
So, Gu Bai stood up with a cold expression the next second.
“Sorry, I think this is where we should end today, Caesar. I appreciate everything you’ve done for my mother, but we no longer have any relationship. I hope you can go back safely…”
“But you haven’t answered me.”
Just as Gu Bai tried to leave calmly, hiding his emotions, Caesar subconsciously grabbed his hand.
And in that moment, the two finally locked eyes unexpectedly.
“Sorry, I’m just afraid you won’t want to talk to me again. Please tell me, can we still be together?”
Caesar was obviously afraid that Gu Bai would be angry with his touch, but he was also afraid Gu Bai would walk away for good.
“And I don’t have any so-called white moonlight…My other half has always been only one person—it’s you!”
As they stared at each other, Caesar couldn’t hold back the confusion and bitterness that had built up for countless days and nights, and his emotions spilled out.
Why had Gu Bai mentioned such a thing to him back then!?
It would have been fine if Caesar hadn’t mentioned it, but once the issue of the “white moonlight” was brought up, Gu Bai’s face immediately changed.
But when Gu Bai tried to shake off Caesar and leave, Caesar, unexpectedly pushed by his own force, was knocked onto the booth, even groaning in pain and holding his forehead.
“Caesar? What’s wrong with you?”
Seeing Caesar like this, as if having a seizure, Gu Bai was startled, and his heart skipped a beat. He subconsciously reached out to steady Caesar.
“Pain.”
Caesar, who had not felt Gu Bai’s care for a long time, acted as if he were a golden retriever being held, complaining pitifully.
It was as if he didn’t even notice the cafe waiters rushing over after hearing the noise.
You know, in terms of appearance, Caesar and Gu Bai were undeniably a perfect match.
At this moment, when Caesar used the opportunity to lean into Gu Bai’s arms, he looked just like a large dog whining and acting coquettish.
“Caesar? You’d better not be faking it.”
Gu Bai felt very embarrassed as he glanced at the waiters who had gathered with gossiping expressions, and then glanced at the weak and haggard Caesar in front of him, and couldn’t help but raise his normally calm and gentle voice a few notches.
But it was precisely this tone, when Gu Bai scolded Caesar, that made Caesar want to offer himself up to be scolded by Gu Bai.
As long as Gu Bai still wanted to care for him, that was enough.
So, with this thought in mind, Caesar unconsciously lost consciousness, feeling content in Gu Bai’s arms.
In the foggy fragments of memory, only the sound of Gu Bai’s anxious and confused voice calling out, “Caesar!?” remained.]]
As for the interstellar readers outside the book, after seeing the end of this chapter, their emotions were a million times more complicated than the two protagonists in the book!
“Fuck, Caesar, this bastard, now he even knows how to pretend to be pitiful!?”
Especially Kane, who had been following the updates closely. He was absolutely shocked. He never expected something like this would happen.
This guy’s headache flared up again.
Let him suffer if it hurts, it serves him right. But it just so happened that it flared up when Gu Bai was about to leave?
Is this dog Caesar pretending to have a headache on purpose?
He just wanted to make his wife feel sorry for him, right? This is too much!
Although this made Kane strangely feel like he had tasted the wonderful taste of sugar after a long time, he also felt that Caesar was really scheming.
However, despite this, Kane couldn’t help but flip back to the first page of today’s update to savor this chapter of the domineering president chasing his wife all over again.
Especially the part with the airship throwing flowers—it was simply worthy of marking and savoring again and again.
Why couldn’t he think of such an exciting and bold plot?!
As for the readers who had been eagerly waiting for the remarriage, they felt that this chapter was both sweet and painful.
The sweetness was that it was clear Gu Bai still had feelings for Caesar.
But the pain was that despite being such a good person, Caesar had foolishly missed out on so much time.
If only he hadn’t been so stupid back then, wouldn’t they have been happily together already? Maybe even everyone would have seen the “car” scene by now QAQ.
But look, Caesar even had to imagine a simple kiss on the forehead if he bowed his head?
Especially when reading about Caesar recalling the joy and sweetness of Gu Bai once adjusting his tie, countless interstellar readers couldn’t help but imagine it along with the author’s words.
If Caesar and Gu Bai hadn’t had a fake marriage back then, wouldn’t it have been so natural for the young couple to be affectionate and caring for each other every morning!?
[Wuuu, so I was really being manipulated. I admit it, I just want to see them remarry as soon as possible! I don’t even know why I was hoping for their divorce before, now I realize that licking a knife is not fun at all!]
[It’s gone, it’s gone! Even though it’s updated every day, it’s still not enough! Damn it!!]
[So can you just update everything in one go and get to their remarriage? TAT]
However, in response to the storm of comments after this chapter of “Contract Marriage” was released, Yu Mian smiled and closed the writing page.
After all, the structure of the “chasing wife to the crematorium” stories was still relatively fixed.
When Caesar unexpectedly collapsed from his headache in front of Gu Bai, he should finally realize that the correct way to save the situation is by apologizing and sliding on his knees to chase his wife.
Gu Bai’s personality was one that responded to softness, not force.
On the surface, he appeared gentle and calm, but deep down, he was stronger and more resilient than anyone else.
So, in the past, when Caesar instinctively fell for Gu Bai, his arrogant and stubborn nature had only driven them further apart.
But when it came to weak or needy people around him, Gu Bai would always care for them and even take responsibility without thinking.
Now, after unexpectedly collapsing and being caught by his wife, Caesar finally started to realize where his problems lay.
Although the road to chasing his wife would still be tough, at least he now knew the right way to do it. Hope was now right in front of him!
Go for it, Caesar!
Yu Mian closed the light brain with satisfaction, and the next moment picked up the outline and plot notes for “Eternal Night Rose” that he had prepared, diving into his work.
From Yu Mian’s perspective, time really flew by. Before he knew it, it was time for “Eternal Night Rose”‘s weekly update again.
Since it was a weekly update, the readers in the comment section of “Eternal Night Rose” had almost all started a collective countdown.
From Monday counting down to Sunday, even knowing there wouldn’t be an update, they still made their daily ritual of checking in after finishing “Contract Marriage”.
Maybe Fish Soup Noodles would suddenly release an extra chapter again?!
If that happened, that would be a big profit!
It’s just that this week, because Yu Mian had been focusing on writing the second half of “Contract Marriage” and wrapping up the crematorium arc, he hadn’t had time to release extra chapters for “Eternal Night Rose”.
As a result, the readers in the deep pit of “Eternal Night Rose” had experienced their first torture of waiting for updates for seven days.
The resentment had grown to such an extent that the staff who reviewed the comments in the backend of Huanyu Reading Platform were afraid that the comment section would turn evil and mutate.
Occasionally, when Shaxs came to talk to Yu Mian about the books, he would remind Yu Mian to pay attention to the mental state of his readers.
Don’t let love turn into hatred and become the one it’s taken out on.
[Yu: Orz “Eternal Night Rose” should be updating regularly soon, since “Contract Marriage” is already starting to wrap up.]
Additionally, the outline and detailed settings for “Eternal Night Rose” are almost finished, so the serialization will definitely go smoothly once it’s resumed.
[Crispy Shark: But, would you like to take a look at the casting for “Contract Marriage”? Recently, many companies have sent in actor photos and profiles. If you have time, you can come to Huanyu and check them out.]
[Fish: ???]
Upon seeing this message, Yu Mian was once again excited.
Was it finally happening—a live-action version of Caesar and Gu Bai?
So, driven by intense curiosity, Yu Mian naturally picked a time the next day to meet with Editor Shaxs near Huanyu Tower and successfully received a thick stack of actor profiles and photos from him.
When will Kane finally realize that the fish he’s neglecting is his future husband?? 😔