You Owe Me, My Love novel Chapter 378

Chapter 378 Good Morning

“Follow me. The fifteenth floor is on fire,” Gu Mingchen uttered lowly as he swept a displeased gaze over the duo before turning away.

Wu Nian felt a rush of puzzlement when he gave her the cold shoulder.

Did he come all the way up here to inform them? When did Gu Mingchen become such an amiable person?

Wu Nian turned to Aaron with a bewildered gaze.

The man gave her a warm smile in response. “Although the fire is spreading upwards, the thirteenth floor might be affected as well. I figure that it will cause a commotion tonight. Why don’t we change hotels?”

“You haven’t slept for two days. It sounds like a good idea.” Wu Nian nodded in agreement. “I’ll help you pack your luggage. You should get a good rest.”

“It’s fine. I can organize things myself. Why don’t you wait for me in the lobby?” Aaron replied gently.

Wu Nian did not wish to burden others if the fire were to spread. She quickly entered the corridor, and she soon noticed Gu Mingchen lurking around the corner. He looked livid. His bright eyes looked enraged, whilst his lips were pinched into a straight line.

I should have a proper conversation with him when I have the chance.

The full brunt of his rage seemed to be directed towards her. Under his scrutiny, Wu Nian felt a feeling of unease blossom in her heart.

She began to head downstairs, but Gu Mingchen clutched her arm in a firm grasp.

“I’ll send you home,” the man said darkly when they had descended to the fifth floor.

Wu Nian rejected his offer politely. “It’s alright.”

Her answer seemed to snap something within him. Gu Mingchen glared at her with a sharp gaze. “I insist on sending you back,” he retorted.

She felt her temper flare upon his remark. “Mr. Gu, don’t you think you’re acting like a tyrant? I have my own free will to do as I please,” she said curtly and shrugged his hand off her arm.

Gu Mingchen sidled closer as he noted her flushed face filled with anger. A flicker of anguish and pain flashed across his dark eyes when he saw her expression.

Wu Nian felt entranced by his gaze.

“Didn’t you study psychology? You should be able to put yourself in my shoes. How do you think you’d feel if you were in my position?” Gu Mingchen murmured. His bright stare remained fixated intently on her.

“What do you mean?” Wu Nian spluttered in a moment of panic as she looked at him hesitantly.

“Are you playing dumb? You are an intelligent person. I’m sure you understand what I mean perfectly.” He let out a bitter laugh.

Wu Nian felt a feeling of unease settle in her gut as she tried to brace herself. “Mr. Gu, please stop beating around the bush. If you think I want me to understand your implications, you should just cut straight to the chase.”

The haze of rage in Gu Mingchen’s eyes seemed to thicken when he caught sight of her stoic gaze. “What if I told you I like you? Would you run away from me?” he asked.

Wu Nian jolted in shock when she heard his confession as their gazes locked. Gu Mingchen likes Wu Nian? Should I be feeling delighted or sad?

She struggled to make a decision, feeling her cheeks flush warmly.

Although the man had feelings for Wu Nian, she was sure that his affection wouldn’t last. Ultimately, Gu Mingchen would find his perfect partner. If he falls for another woman, I should be happy for him!

“I’m sorry, but I have a boyfriend. I’m sure I’m not the type Mr. Gu fancies. If you cannot change your feelings towards me, I will shift my own behavior and morals,” Wu Nian replied coolly.

“I can’t believe you were naive enough to trust me. It’s good to be straightforward, however, you shouldn’t waste your breath on such insignificant things.” Gu Mingchen’s tone was light despite the way his eyes were clouding over like a dark storm. The man then let out a curt chuckle.

“I don’t need your judgment to determine my mistakes. Do you think you have the right to interfere with other’s lives as you please? You should refrain from running your mouth so recklessly,” Wu Nian snapped in anger.

Gu Mingchen remained silent at her outburst as he looked at her with a solemn stare.

She detested when he acted in such an aloof manner. Although she could not decipher his stony expression, he could still read her mood like it was an open book.