Chapter 173: Yan Luoxi: What to Do When My Mind Is Full of That Scoundrel?

Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Yan Luoxi: What to Do When My Mind Is Full of That Scoundrel?

Who?

’That damn man!’

When she realized it was Gu Yizhou, Yan Luoxi closed her eyes and drifted back to sleep.

Gu Yizhou chuckled and carried her back to the bedroom.

The rain had caused the temperature to drop a few more degrees.

Although it wasn’t the coldest time of year, it was safe to say winter had officially arrived.

In weather like this, snuggling under the covers was an exceptionally comfortable way to sleep.

After placing the space heater beside the bed, Gu Yizhou took off his jacket and slipped under the covers.

He tucked the blanket around Xiaobai and whispered gently, "Good night, Xiaobai."

...

The next day, Gu Yizhou was woken by the ringing of his phone’s alarm.

He groggily opened his eyes and glanced at the spot beside him.

He saw Xiaobai still lying next to him, her round eyes darting about as she stared at him, seemingly lost in thought.

Her dazed expression was quite cute.

Gu Yizhou reached out and gave her a little pet, smiling. "Xiaobai, are you feeling any better?"

"Meow~"

Pulled from her thoughts by Gu Yizhou’s voice, Yan Luoxi meowed at him in response.

She still felt a little sick, but it was a great improvement from yesterday.

The urge to turn back into a human had actually woken her in the early hours of the morning. But after a moment’s hesitation, she decided to suppress it and wait until Gu Yizhou had left for work to transform.

She was afraid that if he woke up to find her gone, he would start to worry.

Seeing that Xiaobai was in much better spirits than the previous night, Gu Yizhou felt a sense of relief.

He patted her little head, then got out of bed to get ready.

There was no helping it.

As much as he would have loved to stay in bed, it was a workday and he had to go in.

Once he was ready, Gu Yizhou checked the time. It was already eight o’clock.

He glanced out from the balcony.

The world outside was gray and overcast.

After raining all night, the day felt exceptionally dreary and cold.

After replacing Xiaobai’s water and cat food, Gu Yizhou prepared to leave for work.

"Xiaobai, I’ve put out some warm water and fresh food for you. Remember to drink plenty of water, and eat if you get hungry. Daddy will bring you a tasty treat when I get home tonight."

Before heading out, Gu Yizhou turned to Yan Luoxi, who was curled up on the sofa, and added, "Oh, right. It’s too cold outside, so don’t try to sneak out again, okay?"

Yan Luoxi heard his nagging but didn’t feel like acknowledging him.

’I know, I know!’

’That damn man!’

’So long-winded and annoying!’

’Besides, as soon as you leave, I’m changing back into a person. Who wants to eat cat food?’

"Xiaobai, did you hear me?!"

"If you don’t listen and sneak out again, I’ll patch up that hole in the door. We’ll see how you run away then!"

Gu Yizhou threatened.

Yan Luoxi: "..."

’As if I can’t just change back into a person and open the door myself!’

She grumbled to herself.

But despite her thoughts, she still gave Gu Yizhou an obedient meow to show that she understood.

Seeing this, Gu Yizhou left, satisfied.

...

About half an hour after Gu Yizhou had left, Yan Luoxi felt a wave of dizziness wash over her.

When she opened her eyes again, she was human once more.

Her normally fair skin was slightly flushed, a clear sign she hadn’t yet adjusted to the change in temperature.

Moreover, after this transformation, Yan Luoxi suddenly had a feeling that the timing of her change from cat to human—which used to be a mandatory event in the early morning—was now controllable.

In other words, she could now decide for herself when she would change back from a cat to a human each morning.

’Didn’t that damn man just threaten to seal up the hole in the door?’

’Perfect!’

From now on, she would wait until he had left for work every day before she transformed back.

That way, he would see her every day before leaving for work and wouldn’t worry like he had before.

"Hsss..."

Just as she was thinking this, a sudden chill washed over her, and Yan Luoxi couldn’t help but shiver.

Only then did she remember that she wasn’t wearing any clothes.

She hurriedly grabbed the blanket from the sofa and wrapped it around her impressive figure.

After getting herself situated, Yan Luoxi quietly opened the door, slipped out, and returned to her own apartment next door.

...

「Ten o’clock in the morning.」

Yan Luoxi was in the president’s office on the top floor of the corporation.

Her assistant, Bai Jie, wasn’t surprised by the president’s sudden lateness. Vice President Roy had already told her that Yan Luoxi had a cold and that it would be normal if she didn’t come in at all today.

Any urgent matters could be reported to him first.

But since Yan Luoxi had come in, there was naturally no need for that.

After placing a cup of warm water on the desk, Bai Jie went to retrieve the documents Yan Luoxi needed to sign that day.

"President Yan, these are the documents you need to sign today."

She said softly, standing before Yan Luoxi’s desk.

"Okay, just leave them on the desk."

Yan Luoxi said casually.

"Of course, President Yan."

Bai Jie replied respectfully.

After a moment’s thought, she added, "President Yan, you still look a bit pale. Please make sure to drink plenty of water."

"Hm?"

Hearing this, Yan Luoxi paused.

’Why does that sound so familiar?’

’Right!’

’This morning, that damn man Gu Yizhou also reminded me to drink more water.’

"Yes, I know."

Yan Luoxi said without looking up.

"Well then, President Yan, I’ll get back to my work. If you need anything, just call me."

Bai Jie said.

With that, she tactfully turned and left the office.

After she was gone, Yan Luoxi glanced at the steaming cup of warm water on her desk.

After a moment’s hesitation, she picked up the cup and took a large sip.

Then, she picked up the documents on her desk and started to go through them.

...

「Around eleven in the morning.」

Yan Luoxi’s phone rang.

It was a video call from her mother, Ms. Tang.

Putting down her pen, Yan Luoxi answered the call.

"Hello, Xixi. Why do you look so pale?"

The moment the call connected, Tang Wanfang saw that her daughter didn’t look well and asked with concern, "Are you sick? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Mom, I’m fine. It’s just a seasonal cold, like always."

Yan Luoxi said.

"Oh, I was just about to call and remind you to dress warmly for the change in seasons!"

Hearing this, Tang Wanfang sighed. "Have you seen a doctor? Taken any medicine?"

"Mom, I’ve already ta—"

Yan Luoxi was about to say she’d taken medicine, but then she remembered the shot from yesterday and corrected herself. "Er, I’ve already had a shot and taken my medicine."

"Hm?"

Hearing this, Tang Wanfang paused, surprised. "You got a shot? Xixi, haven’t you been terrified of them your whole life?"

"Yeah, I am, but I wanted to get better quickly, so I just got the shot."

Yan Luoxi lied through her teeth with a perfectly straight face.

"Oh, I see."

Although Tang Wanfang was a little suspicious, she didn’t press the issue.

She gave a few more reminders to drink lots of water, take medicine on time, and stay warm before hanging up.

Yan Luoxi held her phone, her gaze falling on the water cup on her desk. Her expression was distant, lost in thought.

After a moment, she opened her phone again, went to her contacts, and found the one she had saved as "That Damn Man"...