CHAPTER 875: CHAPTER 875: THE FIRST PERSON I LOVED

Moreover, he didn’t want to be someone who slept with her and then shirked responsibility.

Seeing Gu You still eating, Bai Liyan didn’t bother to bring it up again.

The next morning, Gu You’s fever had subsided. Bai Liyan took her home from the hospital and sent her back to her place.

Watching Bai Liyan follow her upstairs, Gu You felt uneasy, "You should go back. I can manage on my own."

Bai Liyan ignored her and silently followed her into the room.

Gu You stopped to look at him, "I’m not used to you being like this."

"What?" He put all her things down.

Gu You said, "Before, when I wanted to see you, you wouldn’t show up no matter what. Now when I want you to go, you won’t leave."

If he kept acting like this, she would think he had forgiven her!

But, given how angry he had been before, how could he forgive her so quickly?

Instead of holding onto the hope of sending him away, she’d better not believe from the start that he could possibly forgive her.

Avoiding the topic of their argument on purpose, Bai Liyan said to Gu You, "Your body hasn’t fully recovered yet, you should rest."

Gu You grabbed his hand, "Once I get better, will you leave?"

"Do you really want me to leave that much?" Bai Liyan frowned, not very pleased. He had stayed with her since last night, and yet she didn’t want to see him?

Gu You said, "Yes, I want you to leave now. I can take care of myself. All these years, without you by my side, haven’t I been doing just fine?"

Bai Liyan looked at her indifferent expression and said, "If I leave, then you won’t be able to marry into the Bai Family Residence. Does that not matter to you anymore? Isn’t that what you’ve always wanted?"

"I don’t need those things," Gu You said, trying hard to hold it together. "I know you hate me, and I know you won’t accept me, so I just want you to leave. I can pretend that night never happened. Bai Liyan, if I can’t have you, can you at least stay away from me and not bother me?"

He reached out, grabbing her arm, "What if I insist on bothering you?"

Even he didn’t know why he was being so particular with a young girl.

After all, her approaching him was her mother’s idea and had little to do with her personally.

But now, he seemed to want to see her angry!

This contradictory mindset made Bai Liyan realize just how immature he truly was.

Gu You looked at Bai Liyan, surprised.

She bit her lip and said, "Ever since I was a child, when I wanted something, even if it didn’t belong to me, I would find a way to get it. Even if those things weren’t mine! I was a thief, a bad kid who snatched from others, causing my grandmother no end of trouble. I don’t want to become someone you hate just to have you, so please, leave, okay?"

If he stayed any longer, she’d truly consider staying by his side despite everything. She feared becoming that woman who clings on... the one she didn’t want to be.

Truthfully, she doesn’t easily fall in love, but once she does, she doesn’t let go so easily.

To be honest, Gu You’s words made Bai Liyan pause.

He had thought that she was just like any other girl, but he didn’t expect her to turn out to be such a troubled young woman.

Because of her illness, her lips were pale. Right now, she looked haggard, but to Bai Liyan, at this moment, he simply couldn’t tear his eyes away.

Gu You panted lightly, then Bai Liyan suddenly lowered his head, capturing her entire breath. She froze, instinctively trying to break free, but Bai Liyan pressed her against the wall. His kiss was forceful, and her heart was heavy with sadness. Did he think of her as a woman who was so easily obtained?

Did he think that because they’d slept together once, she’d just throw herself at him like last time?

Only when Bai Liyan had his fill did he let her go. He held onto her hands, leaving her no room to resist. Gu You glared at him, angry, "I said I could pretend that night never happened. Bai Liyan, don’t go overboard! I’m not the type of woman you think I am! Just because I approached you first doesn’t mean you have the right to violate me."

"Violate?" Bai Liyan frowned, "Is that what you call it? You’ve done plenty of violating things to me before."

"You..." Gu You did used to be somewhat daring when they were together. She loved teasing him, but he never reacted back then. Now, why did he look like he was gravely hurt and offended?

As she was caught in her thoughts, Bai Liyan kissed her forehead, his voice a little softer than before, "Didn’t you say you wanted to pester me? I’ll give you the right to do that in the future."

"What do you mean?" Gu You looked at him, disbelieving.

Bai Liyan said, "It just so happens I need a wife. Since we’re already like this, I might as well take responsibility for you!"

"..."

He released her arm, "Though I was very angry about you deceiving me before, if it weren’t for that anger, I wouldn’t know that I actually quite like you."

"..." Gu You found his words incomprehensible.

Bai Liyan’s last words shattered her completely, "Gu You, I like you."

Gu You slowly lowered her hands, looking at him in disbelief, "Are you pitying me because I’m sick?"

"You know that’s not true." He gently placed his hand on top of her head, "It’s only now that I’ve realized just how much I like you."

If it weren’t for this incident, he wouldn’t have known that Gu You had already surpassed Ji Yunhuan’s place in his heart.

Gu You foolishly stared at Bai Liyan. She had hoped for this so many times, but she never thought Bai Liyan would actually stand before her and tell her he liked her.

Bai Liyan said, "Go rest, I’ll prepare breakfast for you."

As he was about to turn away, Gu You hugged him first.

She clung tightly to the man in front of her. The grievances she’d endured over these days slowly turned into tears, "I thought you wouldn’t pay attention to me anymore. I thought you didn’t want me anymore."

Her voice was filled with sadness, but also the joy of regaining what was lost.

Bai Liyan looked at her in his arms and realized that when she relied on him like this, he didn’t find her a burden. Instead, his heart felt warm.

Gu You said, "Although I’m lazy, and sometimes a fool, Bai Liyan, this is the first time I’ve liked you this much."

In truth, when he chose to ignore her, she genuinely didn’t know what to do.

No matter how strong she pretended to be, in the world of love, at twenty-one, she was still just a brand new novice.

The wind was blowing outside, rustling the leaves, it was still early morning,