The obsessive CEO's white moonlight is me

Chapter 9 Approaching

For some time now, Xie Shiyun has been staying home and studying instead of attending school. Gu Jiayue, who is usually very close to her, has lost her way of knowing what's going on with her since she hasn't been on campus for the past few days.

Gu Jiayue's feelings for Xie Shiyun were only three-tenths genuine; the remaining seven-tenths were purely for personal gain. And the true motive behind everything she did was to help Tang Zhou avenge his blood feud.

After all, in Gu Jiayue's heart, only Tang Zhou was worthy of her wholehearted love. She liked Gu Xin and was willing to do things for him.

Gu Jiayue's real name is Gu Xin. She was once the most dazzling pearl of the Gu family—the beloved daughter of Gu Minglei, the head of the Gu Group. However, fate played a cruel trick on her, and in just two short years, this favored daughter's life underwent a dramatic change.

Two years ago, a sudden turn of events plunged the Gu Group into dire straits, ultimately leading to its bankruptcy. Unable to withstand the immense pressure, Gu Minglei chose to end his life in an extreme way, leaving his utterly alone Gu Xin to face this devastating situation.

Overnight, Gu Xin lost everything, falling from an enviable heiress to an object of everyone's contempt. Those who once fawned over her all left, and even her relatives and friends who had been so attentive to her now treated her like a plague, avoiding her at all costs.

Desperate, Gu Xin had no choice but to swallow her pride and seek help from her uncles who had been close to her father in the past. To her utter surprise, not a single one of these so-called "relatives" was willing to lend a hand, or even meet with her. At this moment, Gu Xin truly understood the coldness of human nature and the unpredictability of the world…

She was left homeless, feeling as humiliated as a rat in the street. Suddenly, she felt a lump in her throat, collapsed to the ground, her lips trembling uncontrollably, and tears streamed down her cheeks.

Despairing and weeping.

The rain intensified, pouring down from the sky like a torrent, the pervasive white mist like a veil, shrouding the world in a hazy glow. Cars sped past like lightning, their wheels splashing up huge sprays of water, as if trying to break through the rain curtain, but leaving only blurry afterimages.

Raindrops fell incessantly, splashing onto the ground and car windows, creating countless tiny droplets like shattered jade. The shadows of people and objects swayed in the water, rippling and then shattering in an instant. Inside a car not far away, a young man silently watched everything outside the window. He sat casually with his knees crossed, his body leaning back seemingly relaxed yet exuding an indescribable air of uprightness. He narrowed his eyes slightly, his brow furrowed, as if deep in thought about something important.

Outside the car, the girl stood alone in the rain, her figure appearing so small and fragile in the torrential downpour. The rain had soaked her to the bone, making her look utterly disheveled. Inside the car, however, the man presented a stark contrast—one drenched, the other spotless.

The girl's figure in the rain felt both familiar and strange to him, seemingly within reach yet impossibly distant. A strange impulse welled up within him; he wanted to protect her, to comfort her. Finally, unable to suppress his emotions, he resolutely opened the car door, opened an umbrella, and walked towards the girl…

A light drizzle was falling from the sky. He held a black umbrella and slowly walked towards her. Raindrops gently tapped the ground, making a crisp sound. His steps were steady and firm, as if carrying a sense of mission.

When he reached her, he carefully held the umbrella over her head, shielding her from the rain. She slightly raised her head, and their eyes met. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, the surrounding world blurred, and only the two of them remained.

His eyes were deep and gentle, revealing boundless care and love. She was drawn to his gaze, a surge of indescribable emotion welling up within her. In that brief exchange of glances, they seemed to understand each other's innermost thoughts and feelings.

A gentle breeze stirred, ruffling her hair and touching the softest corner of his heart. He gazed at her quietly, his eyes filled with tenderness. She, in turn, returned a smile, a smile as beautiful and captivating as spring blossoms.

In this bustling city, they met.

“You’re soaking wet…” he said softly, his voice carrying a hint of heartache and concern. Then, he slowly reached out his hand to her; it was a long, warm hand that seemed to offer endless comfort.

Gu Xin's eyes widened, and she was momentarily paralyzed. At that moment, she felt as if time itself had frozen, and everything became exceptionally clear. When she met his gaze, a strange feeling welled up inside her—as if she were being gradually sucked into a deep vortex. The surrounding scenery began to blur and distort, but his gaze remained steadfast and direct, fixed on her.

In this chaotic world, his gaze became the only real and reliable presence. Like bright stars piercing through layers of mist, it illuminated the deepest corner of her heart. It was an unprecedented earnestness and directness that moved her deeply.

Faced with such an intense gaze, Gu Xin felt a surge of panic. She tried to look away or say something to break the awkward silence, but her throat felt constricted, and she couldn't utter a sound. Finally, after much hesitation, she gently placed her hand in his palm...

Her mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts, like a vast and turbulent sea. She recalled bits and pieces of the past, those happy and painful memories flooding her mind.

...

He carefully led her to a luxury hotel, then quietly instructed a hotel staff member to bring her a set of dry, comfortable clothes and to have them delivered to her room as soon as possible. After the staff member left, he turned to face her, a hint of concern in his eyes.

"I've seen you in the newspaper. You're Gu Xin, the daughter of the Gu family." His voice was deep and magnetic, seemingly possessing an irresistible charm. After saying this, he slowly walked to the window, gazing quietly into the distance, his back view appearing somewhat lonely and forlorn.

Gu Xin listened silently to his words, a strange feeling of gratitude welling up inside her. This stranger actually knew her identity and was taking such good care of her. She couldn't help but feel a little curious about him, but mostly she felt grateful.

After a moment, he seemed to notice Gu Xin's gaze, sighed softly, and then said, "My name is Tang Zhou." His tone was calm as still water, yet it contained endless sorrow and loneliness. "Gu Xin, we are the same kind of people."

It turned out they shared a similar fate—losing their closest loved ones and becoming orphans. Perhaps it was this shared experience that brought them together in some mysterious way. At this moment, the entire room was filled with a tranquil and profound atmosphere, as if time itself had frozen.

"I have no family left in this world. I am as lonely and helpless as you are." Tang Zhou's voice was low and sorrowful, as if carrying endless pain and loneliness. Although a long time had passed, the fire of revenge burning deep in his heart still burned fiercely, filled with an uncontrollable rage.

She listened quietly to his words, a deep, indescribable sorrow welling up inside her. Tears welled in her eyes, but her throat felt constricted, and she couldn't utter a sound. She silently walked behind him, stretched out her arms, and hugged him tightly, feeling the warmth of his body and his slightly trembling shoulders.

"Can I stay with you from now on? I have no other family or friends. Will you take me with you? Don't leave me..." Her voice was as soft as a whisper in the breeze, filled with helplessness and pleading. At this moment, she laid bare all her vulnerability before him, hoping to receive his response and protection.

Tang Zhou felt her embrace and his body trembled slightly. He slowly turned around, his gaze fixed on her tear-filled eyes, a complex emotion flashing within them. He wanted to refuse, because he knew the road ahead was full of dangers and difficulties; but seeing her pitiful appearance, he couldn't bring himself to say no.

After a moment of silence, Tang Zhou sighed softly, reached out and stroked her hair, and said softly, "Okay, let's walk together... No matter what we encounter in the future, I will never abandon you."

She stopped crying and smiled, her face beaming with joy. She held Tang Zhou's hand tightly, as if she had found a pillar of support in her life. From now on, they would rely on each other and face the unknown challenges and trials of fate together.

Gu Xin changed her name to Gu Jiayue. From then on, there was no longer a Gu Xin from the Gu Group in this world, only Gu Jiayue who depended on Tang Zhou.

Later, after a thorough investigation, Tang Zhou finally discovered a shocking fact: it turned out that Fu Shiyue had always harbored a deep affection for a woman he cherished and loved dearly—Xie Shiyun! What was even more unexpected was that this Xie Shiyun was actually studying at the School of Engineering.

Upon learning this news, Tang Zhou made a decisive decision without hesitation to follow in her footsteps and also enter the academy. At the same time, Gu Jiayue also seemed to be full of interest and anticipation for this plan, so the two embarked on this new journey together.

Perhaps it was fate, but they were so coincidentally assigned to the same department. Gu Jiayue, a newcomer, felt both excited and a little nervous. Just then, Tang Zhou kindly comforted her, "Jiayue, you've come to a completely new environment, so you need to make some good friends, don't you think? That classmate of yours named Xie Shiyun seems very quiet and well-behaved. Why don't you try to talk to her more? I believe you two will become very good friends."

"How do you know there's someone named Xie Shiyun in my class? And why do you want me to be friends with her?" Gu Jiayue stared at the person in front of her with a suspicious look, her beautiful eyes flashing with incomprehension and confusion.

After a moment of silence, she suddenly seemed to remember something, her eyebrows furrowing slightly, and she asked softly, "You...do you like that girl?"

However, when confronted with her questioning, the other person simply turned around slowly, glanced at her coldly and indifferently, and then said in a completely emotionless tone, "I have absolutely no interest in her. The reason I made you and her best friends is solely because only in this way can you better assist me in completing my next plan. You don't need to know too much about the reasons behind this; it won't do you any good. But you must do as I say, understand?"

His voice was as cold as frost in a freezing night, sending chills down one's spine. After saying these words, he turned and left again, leaving Gu Jiayue standing there blankly, wondering what he wanted to do.

Gu Jiayue watched his departing figure and murmured, "Okay."

Xie Shiyun was always a loner in class, making no friends and never sitting at the same desk with anyone, always alone in a corner. Her words were cold and ruthless, making her difficult to approach.

In Gu Jiayue's memory, Xie Shiyun was an introverted, aloof, and taciturn girl. If Tang Zhou hadn't mentioned that there was someone named Xie Shiyun in their class and asked her to be friends with her, she probably would never have noticed this unassuming person.

Sometimes, fate is truly wondrous. Just because she was Xie Shiyun—the Xie Shiyun who was deeply doted on by Fu Shiyue—a series of unexpected events began to unfold. As if predestined, all the coincidences converged here.

"Hello, my name is Gu Jiayue, what's your name?" She moved a table over and placed it next to Xie Shiyun's table, then waved and greeted her with a smile.

However, she remained unmoved, simply watching her in silence.

"Xie Shiyun".

Although she always presented a cold, aloof, and unapproachable demeanor, Gu Jiayue did not back down because of it. On the contrary, he would occasionally find topics to chat with her, trying to break down that hard barrier.

However, when Gu Jiayue initiated conversation, her responses were often very concise and straightforward, sometimes just a simple nod or a slight smile, without much verbal exchange. Despite this, Gu Jiayue did not give up and continued to persistently try to establish a deeper connection with her.

However, this also meant that Xie Shiyun found someone to talk to in the class, and was no longer as lonely and isolated as before.

Sometimes, fate is truly wondrous; certain people unexpectedly enter our lives, adding a touch of extraordinary color to otherwise mundane days. Though these changes may be insignificant, they can stir up ripples deep within our hearts.

Just as Tang Zhou's encounter with Gu Xin was like a sudden, unexpected meeting, Gu Jiayue's sudden entry into Xie Shiyun's world was equally unexpected.

Xie Shiyun had long been accustomed to living alone, but now, with the appearance of Gu Jiayue, her life has become different from before.