Xie Bingxia leaned closer to Gu Bei and smelled a strong odor of alcohol. She said in disgust, "How much did you drink?"
"Alcohol? Alcohol?" Gu Bei tilted his head as if he were pondering an earth - shattering problem. First, he frowned tightly, staggered a few steps, and then his expression turned to one of extreme grievance. "Not... not much. Can't... can't drink."
"You still know you can't drink?" Xie Bingxia pulled him to sit down. She knew that Gu Bei couldn't drink too much. His drunken state was simply too terrifying. Even when doing business, he would just have a little. As he himself said, the most important things in business were sincerity and bargaining chips; alcohol was just for entertainment.
What was going on today? Could it be that the photo she sent was too much of a shock to him? It couldn't be... Xie Bingxia denied the thought herself.
Gu Bei sat on the chair, swaying from side to side like a child in a strange environment. His legs twitched restlessly. Xie Bingxia picked up her phone and said to him, "Be a good boy. I'll call Secretary Zhang to pick you up and take you home."
"I don't want to go home!" Gu Bei wrapped his arms around Xie Bingxia's waist. "I want the little white rabbit."
"Be good. There's a little white rabbit at home."
"There isn't! There isn't!" Gu Bei pressed his head against Xie Bingxia's stomach and shook his head desperately, throwing a tantrum.
"Then let go. I'll find the little white rabbit for you."
Gu Bei obediently let go of Xie Bingxia this time. He twitched his nose and made a retching motion. "So smelly, so smelly! The body smells so bad."
"I want to take a bath!" Whoosh - his suit jacket was thrown away. Whoosh - whoosh - his shirt was discarded. Swoosh - he unbuckled his belt and took off his suit pants. Gu Bei looked at Xie Bingxia with a big smile. "Give me a bath."
Xie Bingxia was more worried than embarrassed. Based on past experience, if she didn't comply with Gu Bei's wishes, he would surely make such a ruckus that everyone in the building would know about his state.
Where would she put her face in the future?
Anyway, she had seen everything before, so there was no need to be shy. As long as Gu Bei didn't feel ashamed after he sobered up.
Xie Bingxia took Gu Bei, who was only left in his underwear, and coaxed him like a child. "I'll go run the bath water for you. Sit here and don't move."
"Okay." Gu Bei sat back on the chair and watched Xie Bingxia go into the bathroom. After sitting for a while, he felt cold, so he got up and trotted into the bathroom.
Xie Bingxia had just cleaned the bathtub and filled it with hot water. She stood up, wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead, and suddenly felt a weight on her back. Gu Bei was like a big cat. His head was his best weapon for showing affection. He leaned against Xie Bingxia's neck and rubbed back and forth. "Is it ready? Is it ready? I want to take a bath." Xie Bingxia shrank her neck from the tickling and turned around, grabbing the showerhead and spraying it at his face.
"Wow! Wow!" Gu Bei shrieked. Xie Bingxia moved the showerhead away. Gu Bei's hair was completely soaked and stuck to his face. He looked so pitiful.
"Are you sober now? Are you still going to make a fuss?"
Gu Bei shook his head, stared at Xie Bingxia, blinked his eyes, and got closer and closer. Then he pouted. "You're bullying me... bullying me..."
Ah! Who had given him the alcohol? She'd settle the score with them later!
Gu Bei started to sniffle. He knocked over the shampoo with his left hand and frantically pressed the hand - sanitizer with his right, making a mess on the floor. Xie Bingxia gave in and quickly grabbed his hands. "Okay, be a good boy. I'll wash you." She pointed at the bathtub filled with water. "Get in!"
He reached in to test the water temperature, then stepped in one foot at a time, sat down in the hot water, and showed a satisfied smile.
Xie Bingxia squeezed a handful of shampoo and slapped it on Gu Bei's head, pushing him forward so that he took a mouthful of water.
"Cough! Cough! Cough! Cough!" Gu Bei choked, his face turning even redder. As soon as he caught his breath and was about to say something, Xie Bingxia cut him off. "Shut your mouth, or you'll eat all the bubbles."
Gu Bei immediately clenched his lips and let Xie Bingxia "abuse" him. She was not gentle at all. Half - way through the washing, he suddenly felt a churning in his stomach. He covered his mouth, frowned tightly, and whispered, "Un... uncomfortable... vomit... vomit."
"Hey! Don't vomit in the bathtub. Get out first. Ah - wait a minute. The toilet is over here. Wow! Gu Bei! You owe me new clothes!!"
After a long and noisy time in the bathroom, it finally quieted down. Suddenly, with a bang, Gu Bei opened the bathroom door, with a towel on his head, and ran out bare - footed. Xie Bingxia chased after him. "Put on some clothes or you'll catch a cold!"
A bolt of lightning flashed across the night sky outside, and the rain got heavier.
Xie Bingxia took out the roomiest pajamas from the closet, grabbed Gu Bei, and forced him to put them on. The long, cotton pajamas with a sunflower pattern clung tightly to his strong and well - built body. The hem of the pajamas just covered his buttocks perfectly.
Gu Bei looked down for a long time and was not happy. "This is a girl's clothes!"
"So what if it's a girl's clothes? I've worn them. Do you dislike them?"
Gu Bei shook his head. "I don't dislike them. I like them."
Xie Bingxia smiled. "That's right. Wear them well." Then she picked up her phone and took a few pictures of Gu Bei. Success! If Gu Bei was ever mean to her in the future, she'd show him these pictures. Hee - hee - hee.
"What's that?" Gu Bei also wanted to take a look, but Xie Bingxia quickly hid the phone behind her back. "It's nothing. I'll dry your hair."
Xie Bingxia told Gu Bei to sit on the edge of the bed. She knelt on the bed, and the height was just right. Gu Bei was a bit sleepy. His eyes would close and then he'd force them open. Xie Bingxia played with his hair and said, "After I dry your hair, we'll go to sleep."
Once he was asleep, she'd be free.
Gu Bei turned his head and stared wide - eyed. "No. I want kisses, hugs, and to be lifted up high."
What was he up to now? Xie Bingxia turned off the hair dryer and said speechlessly, "Don't you see how big you are? Can I carry you?"
Gu Bei stood up. The next second, Xie Bingxia was in the air, like a doll thrown by its owner. Gu Bei spread his arms, caught Xie Bingxia, and then pulled her into his arms. He was extremely happy. "I won't let you go. We'll sleep together."
As long as she could get this big oaf to sleep, anything was fine.
"Okay, okay. We'll sleep together."
"Good - night kiss." Gu Bei puckered his lips and closed his eyes.
This scene seemed familiar. Hehe, Gu Bei was going to get his comeuppance.
The touch on his lips was cold and refreshing. It felt so good... Gu Bei was in seventh heaven and didn't want to let go. Smooch, smooch, smooch. He gave three hard kisses and then opened his eyes.
A cute Donald Duck doll was showing a charming smile and staring at him. Its plastic beak stuck out, looking very kissable.
Xie Bingxia moved the Donald Duck away and laughed uncontrollably. "Gu Bei, you've been tricked! Hahaha!"
"Humph, you're a bad guy!" Gu Bei dropped Xie Bingxia, got under the covers, and turned his back to her to sleep.
After a while, the person in the bed became quiet. Xie Bingxia got closer, poked his back. "Are you asleep?" She tugged at the corner of the quilt. "Are you really asleep?"
Gu Bei was indeed asleep. His even breathing rose and fell, and he seemed quite peaceful. Xie Bingxia sat beside him, gently pushed aside his bangs with her finger, and poked his face.
"Good - night."
The sound of the rain, pattering and splashing, became the best lullaby.
*
In the morning, after the rain and clouds had passed, the first ray of sunlight shone into Gu Bei's eyes. He groaned twice and slowly opened his eyes.
Ouch - his head hurt badly. He vaguely remembered that he had drunk a lot of alcohol last night, and then he had lost his memory.
Where was he? Was he home?
His vision focused. He looked around, and a cold sweat immediately broke out on his back. This was Xie Bingxia's dormitory!
His head slowly moved down. He was wearing Xie Bingxia's pajamas. He lifted the covers and saw that he was naked from the waist down. Gu Bei's vision went black, and he almost fainted.
He knew what a terrifying state he was in when drunk. What on earth had happened last night!
It didn't matter. He had to flee the scene first and then figure out how to explain. But... this outfit on him. He didn't even want to get out of bed, let alone go out!
Just as he was at a loss, the sound of a key turning in the lock came from the dormitory door, accompanied by a female voice. "This is the young lady's dormitory, right... Hey, okay, the key works..."
Gu Bei was shocked: It was Xiaomei!