Chapter 81: Deadly! The Psychotic Male Lead Only Wants Forced Love [37]

Chapter 81: The Mad Male Lead Only Wants Forced Love [37]

Bai Yan's breathing grew heavy from his actions, and his lashes fluttered slightly.

In just a couple of days apart, Gu Yu seemed to have lost weight, and he looked mentally drained, like he hadn't slept in days.

Bai Yan placed his hand over Gu Yu's, hesitating slightly.

"He didn't do anything to me... Brother, why don't you get some rest first?"

Gu Yu looked terrible—he might literally drop dead from exhaustion.

Gu Yu felt a mix of exasperation and amusement at Bai Yan's words. The worry and frustration that had been weighing on him lifted a little. He helplessly let go of Bai Yan and placed his hands on his shoulders.

"A Yan, what's going through your head?"

"I meant, stay still so I can check if you're hurt."

After all, Lin Zhibai's mental state didn't seem right, so he really couldn't let his guard down.

Bai Yan went quiet, embarrassed. He'd thought... guess he was overthinking it.

Bai Yan's ears rarely turned red. He turned his head, avoiding Gu Yu's gaze and staying silent, letting him check him over.

Gu Yu examined him carefully, confirming he hadn't suffered any harm, but still wasn't satisfied. He scooped him up without warning and said in a low voice:

"No, we're still going to the hospital to get you checked out."

That's when he noticed Bai Yan's ears were slightly red.

A faint smile tugged at Gu Yu's lips, and he couldn't resist teasing him a bit.

"If A Yan wants that, it's not out of the question... but we'll have to wait till we get home. Not safe here."

"Who said I want that? I don't!"

Bai Yan gritted his teeth and shot him a glare. Gu Yu pursed his lips, saying nothing, but his mood was obviously way better.

"Okay, I'll quit messing with you. Let's get out of here."

Meanwhile, Ken headed downstairs, gave a cold glance at the tied-up group, then looked over at another tall, well-built guy.

Ken casually tossed the baton, and the guy caught it cleanly.

Ken walked over, unbuttoning the maid costume as he went.

"Everything handled?"

"Don't worry... Oh, by the way, I backed up the room's footage. Want it?"

The guy said, waving the USB stick. Ken paused for a second, then said casually:

"Just send a copy to Brother Gu. Wipe the rest—this isn't our business to see."

Ken grabbed the bag next to him and headed into the nearest room, shutting the door.

When he came out in a change of clothes, he stretched.

He looked at the maid outfit in the bag with disgust, muttered something under his breath, then chucked the bag to the guy.

"Burn it. I never want to see that thing again."

"Sure thing."

The guy nodded, then turned and left with the bag.

Ken stretched, and when he saw Gu Yu carrying Bai Yan downstairs, he grinned:

"Brother Gu, take sis-in-law to Xiao Jiu first. I already texted him."

"We'll handle things here."

Ken's eyes swept over the tied-up mercenaries on the other side.

He licked his dry lips, excitement flashing in his eyes, his voice full of anticipation.

"Speaking of which, I've never played with this type before..."

"Tone it down. Don't go overboard."

Gu Yu said flatly, as if warning him, but his tone didn't really sound like a warning.

Ken smiled, eyes crinkling, and waved his hand.

"Don't worry, Brother Gu. I already looked into it—Lin Zhibai shelled out big money for these guys."

"They're not clean themselves. Even if I play with them till they die, it's—"

Ken didn't get to finish before Gu Yu carried Bai Yan off and strode away.

Ken was left standing there, blinking innocently, then touching his nose.

"Seriously... I just helped him rescue his girl, and he can't even let me finish talking."

"What's up?"

The guy from earlier walked over, looking curious when he saw Ken like that.

"Who ticked you off?"

"Nothing. Just some people who put their lover before their friends—use you and dump you... They better save me my own table at their wedding."

Ken said irritably, then turned his focus to the mercenaries...

...

Gu Yu carried Bai Yan straight onto the helicopter. Gu Yu looked at him like he wanted to say something, and Bai Yan just raised an eyebrow.

"Bro, you got something to say?"

Gu Yu cleared his throat and explained:

"He was just messing around earlier. That kid's always like that, but he doesn't mean any harm. A Yan, don't take it personally."

"And besides, we're friends, but..."

Gu Yu gritted his teeth internally. That Ken kid really blurts out everything!

He didn't care about himself.

But what if Bai Yan thought he was a pervert too because of those words?

Gu Yu had no idea that Bai Yan had already pegged him as a pervert from the very start, when he did that kind of thing right in front of him.

Just as he was about to say more to convince Bai Yan that, sure, his friend was a bit crazy, but he himself was normal and had no weird "hobbies,"

Bai Yan gave a soft laugh and reached up to pinch his cheek.

"Brother, has anyone ever told you you're actually really cute?"

Hearing that, Gu Yu's face stayed blank, but a blush crept from the base of his ears up to his handsome face.

"Oh, really..."

Seeing his reaction, the smile in Bai Yan's eyes deepened, and he was in a great mood.

At this moment, he had completely forgotten his earlier intention to kill that "madman" Gu Yu.

"Yeah."

Bai Yan nodded, his eyes curving into little crescents.

717, watching from the system space, felt a rare sense of relief.

His Big Shot had finally warmed up to Gu Yu, the male lead. His red-thread mission in this world was basically done.

Looked like this time, a blessing in disguise...

"By the way, how's Lin Zhibai?"

Bai Yan thought for a moment, then asked.

Gu Yu, who had been in a good mood, immediately toned down his smile, and his voice went cold.

"Why's A Yan asking about him? He dared to treat you like that, so of course I'm gonna make him pay."

Gu Yu said lightly, his face calm, like he was talking about the weather.

But a strange, dark glint flashed through his eyes.

He turned to look at Bai Yan and asked with a hint of a smile,

"Is A Yan asking me to let him off?"

Gu Yu's icy fingertips brushed Bai Yan's brow, his gaze dangerous.

Bai Yan had a feeling that if he dared to nod, not only would Gu Yu not let Lin Zhibai off, but he'd be in trouble himself too.

The memory of that first time surfaced, and the crazed Gu Yu from back then made Bai Yan's eyelashes tremble.

"No, I'm just curious... Don't get yourself mixed up in this."

Those caring words soothed Gu Yu. The chill in his eyes instantly melted, replaced by an incredibly gentle smile.

He hugged Bai Yan and said softly, "A Yan, I won't get myself involved for his sake. I still need to stay with you."

"He kidnapped and locked you up, and used those dirty tricks on me. Of course, I found evidence and called the cops."

"Don't worry, from now on, he'll never show his face in front of you again, and he'll never hurt you."

Gu Yu's tone was light, and no one saw the chill in his eyes.

He'd put so much effort into preparing that "surprise," and because of that Lin Zhibai, all his work went to waste!

Bai Yan and Lin Zhibai had years of history, so of course he wouldn't do anything openly. He'd just arrange for people to "take good care" of Lin Zhibai inside...

"Alright, A Yan, we're almost there. Let them give you a full check-up, and if nothing's wrong, I'll take you home."

Gu Yu gently kissed the corner of Bai Yan's eye and murmured softly.

"Big Brother and the others don't know about this yet. They just think we went out to have fun. By my calculations, it's about time we headed back."

Once they got back, he'd need to prepare those things again, but finding another suitable opportunity wouldn't be easy.

Besides, after something like that, Bai Yan must've been scared.

It wouldn't be right to bring those things up again anytime soon.

Gu Yu thought to himself, getting more irritated the more he thought, and added another mark against Lin Zhibai.

Bai Yan found it amusing—this guy actually knew to call the cops in a situation like this?

But he only thought it to himself, said nothing, closed his eyes, and leaned against Gu Yu's shoulder to rest.

Gu Yu took him for another full check-up, confirmed he really wasn't hurt, and then immediately brought him home.

Lying on his soft bed, Bai Yan felt a stir in his heart. He turned his head to look at Gu Yu and suddenly said:

"Aren't you coming to bed?"

Although Lin Zhibai hadn't done anything too extreme to him, sleeping next to him hadn't been restful.

He wanted Gu Yu. Right now.

"I still have some things to take care of. A Yan, you rest first."

Gu Yu said, reaching out to ruffle Bai Yan's hair, his eyes full of gentle warmth.

But Bai Yan, uncharacteristically bold, grabbed his sleeve and said seriously:

"You're too tired. You need to get some real rest."

Gu Yu's current state was honestly hard not to worry about.

Gu Yu's eyes lit up, and he agreed without hesitation. Work could wait, but Bai Yan taking the initiative was rare.

He tidied up quickly and got into bed. As soon as he lay down, Bai Yan burrowed straight into his arms, pressing against him and hugging his waist.

Gu Yu's body stiffened for a moment. He was indeed tired—because of what had happened, he'd barely slept in the past two days.

But now Bai Yan was being so forward and affectionate that he couldn't help but want to do something.

"A Yan..."

Gu Yu's voice was low and husky. He pressed down on Bai Yan's hand and pulled the blanket down a bit to let Bai Yan's head out.

He was still thinking that Bai Yan had just been rescued, so he didn't want to push things too far. He could only say helplessly:

"Be good, you need to rest now. Stop fussing. Once you're rested, we can..."

Bai Yan looked up at him, a hint of confusion surfacing in his misty eyes, as if he didn't get why Gu Yu was suddenly saying that.

Honestly, he really didn't get it.

He genuinely just wanted a good night's sleep, and considering Gu Yu needed rest too, that's why he'd asked Gu Yu to stay with him.

But now it seemed Gu Yu was thinking about something totally different.

Bai Yan narrowed his eyes, rolled over, draping most of his body over Gu Yu, wrapping his arms tightly around him, and spoke softly:

"Then don't fuss. I want to sleep."

Gu Yu had wanted to say something more, but meeting Bai Yan's puzzled gaze, all his words got stuck in his throat.

Especially since Bai Yan didn't hold back at all, instead just hugging him like that, plain and simple.

Gu Yu, who had been somewhat drowsy, now felt wide awake.

Yet Bai Yan actually fell asleep just like that, without doing anything else, as if he were treating him like a stuffed animal.

A flicker of helplessness welled up in Gu Yu, but he still picked up his phone.

He did want to rest well, but it seemed impossible now. He'd just have to handle those things first.

Just as he finished contacting people and taking care of most of it, he received another file.

"Brother Gu, I've sent you the surveillance footage of Lin Zhibai. Don't worry, none of us watched it and there's no backup."

"Thanks."

Gu Yu shot back two words, his fingers brushing over the file. After a moment's hesitation, he opened it.

He wasn't scared of what Lin Zhibai might have done to Bai Yan. As long as Bai Yan was safe and back by his side, nothing else mattered.

But Gu Yu had already braced himself for the worst.

Yet as he watched the surveillance footage, seeing Bai Yan willingly hug Lin Zhibai and say those words—

Those words about not really liking him, about only being with him out of "guilt."

Seeing the young man look so sincere, like he wasn't lying...

Gu Yu's eyes darkened with a gloom that wouldn't lift. His hand gripped the phone tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hand as if he wanted to crush what he held!

His gaze fell on Bai Yan, sleeping soundly in his arms, a completely different person from the young man who'd been in front of Lin Zhibai.

No wonder...

No wonder Lin Zhibai, when he saw him, had said that if it weren't for his status, Bai Yan wouldn't even be with him.

No wonder he'd been so worried about Lin Zhibai on the helicopter.

No wonder he always dodged the topic and made excuses whenever Gu Yu hinted at getting married.

The way he treated him was always so cold, with only occasional tenderness.

He'd thought it was just Lin Zhibai trying to provoke him.

He'd thought...

He'd never expected it to be like this...

At that moment, Bai Yan in the surveillance footage was still saying those words about owing him and being with him because of it.

Gu Yu felt those familiar words, each one turning into a giant, invisible hand that squeezed his heart like a vise.

A suffocating pain spread from his chest through his whole body, swallowing him whole.

He'd thought Bai Yan's change in attitude toward him was because he'd revealed the deeper side of their relationship.

He'd thought Bai Yan was starting to accept him, that he liked him!

But now, Bai Yan was telling someone else that it was only out of guilt, out of owing him, that he put up with everything about him...

It took Gu Yu a long while to snap back to his senses. He clenched his teeth hard, his eyes on the person in his arms shifting again and again...

When Bai Yan woke up again, he tilted his head, then couldn't help frowning.

The person beside him was gone.

More importantly, his eyes were covered...