The Only One With a Mouth in the CEO Novel - Chapter 98: This Is Just a Trick to Scheme Against Him

Chapter 98: This Is Just a Trick to Scheme Against Him

It couldn’t be explained clearly in just a few short sentences.

Ye Jin thought for a moment, then opened the passenger door and said to Cheng Jinhua, Mom, I need to discuss something with President Gu. Could you wait for me for a moment?

Go ahead. It’s best to clarify things face-to-face.

The situation at the dining table today had given Cheng Jinhua some hints.

Okay.

Ye Jin closed the car door and said to Gu Chenxi, Let’s talk over there.

The system finally appeared belatedly: [What’s wrong? You called me?

[It’s nothing.

Ye Jin conversed with the system in her mind and repeated her earlier doubt: [Is Gu Chenxi really the proper male lead of a proper novel?

The system raised its voice: [Of course he is.

This was practically questioning their professionalism.

Guessing that Gu Chenxi might have said something bold, the system quickly distanced itself: [Gu Chenxi is purely perverted—it has nothing to do with our settings.

Ye Jin:
Purely perverted—the system’s description was oddly fitting.

Ye Jin and Gu Chenxi walked under a streetlight, and the system quieted down in her mind.

Gu
Ye Jin caught herself just in time, then cleverly addressed him, Mr. Gu.

Mr. Gu.

After all these days of thinking, this was the address she came up with?

Gu Chenxi couldn’t help but smile, then responded in a low voice, I’m here.Ye Jin finally couldn’t hold back her complaints: You’re really outrageous.

She hadn’t even started dating yet, and Gu Chenxi was already planning to insert himself into her love life.

This mental state was far too advanced—she couldn’t accept it.

Gu Chenxi said very gentlemanly, I apologize, but I didn’t mean anything else.

He had become exceptionally tolerant lately.

So Ye Jin began spouting nonsense with a straight face: Actually, I’m someone who prefers platonic love.

Gu Chenxi raised the corner of his eye: Then what was that kiss before?

Ye Jin: …That was me losing my head.

Mm.

Gu Chenxi lightly pressed his lips together to hide his smile.

Actually, I’m like you—I prefer platonic love too. Gu Chenxi mimicked Ye Jin’s phrasing, his eyes dark and unfathomable.

Ye Jin found this utterly ridiculous: How could that be?!

Gu Chenxi was clearly the type with strong desires.

Every time he kissed her, he was so fierce, as if he wanted to devour her—how could that be platonic?

Gu Chenxi: Don’t believe me? Want to try?

Trying would be the death of her.

Ye Jin felt that Gu Chenxi had mastered the essence of her nonsense—truly, the apprentice had surpassed the master.

Ye Jin turned to leave.

Gu Chenxi easily caught up with her, continuing to persuade: Trust me this once, alright?

Her reasons for rejecting him were limited to just a few.

Ye Jin didn’t understand: What are you after?

Status?

In front of her, Gu Chenxi always found it hard to suppress his laughter. He elaborated, I’m after status.

The status of being her boyfriend.

Unbelievable.

It’s too late now. Ye Jin needed to take Cheng Jinhua home to rest, so she said, Let’s discuss this tomorrow.

Alright.

Gu Chenxi agreed.

On the way home, the system popped up again and asked: [What’s going on?

[Just as you saw. Ye Jin shrugged, mentally complaining to the system, [Ever since the worlds merged, Gu Chenxi has become like a different person—exceptionally willing to compromise. Today, he even agreed to me dating someone else.

The whole platonic thing was just her deliberately testing Gu Chenxi’s limits with a casual remark.

Unexpectedly, Gu Chenxi actually intended to go along with this platonic arrangement.

The system saw right through it. [He didn’t even hesitate to play the ‘other man’ role—what’s a little platonic relationship to him?

In front of Gu Chenxi, Ye Jin’s little tricks were far too naive.

The system continued, [So what’s your next move?

Ye Jin replied breezily, [I’ll just play along with him.

She knew Gu Chenxi all too well—when he fell in love, it had nothing to do with being platonic.

His current display of generosity, calmness, and agreeableness was all just an act.

Ye Jin was curious how long Gu Chenxi could keep up the charade this time.

The system clicked its tongue. [You’re truly ruthless.

A relationship without physical contact posed no issue for Ye Jin.

But for Gu Chenxi, it was another story.

Gu Chenxi had zero resistance when it came to Ye Jin. A mere crook of her finger would be enough to make him take the bait and break character.

Then Ye Jin could rightfully call things off, leaving Gu Chenxi with no excuse to cling to her.

It was practically a trap laid out in plain sight.

No wonder the system couldn’t help but remark on her cunning.

Ye Jin laughed delightedly to herself. [You flatter me.

She’d only just pieced it together and couldn’t help but admire her own brilliance.

[You’ve poured all your cleverness into this scheme…

Ye Jin snorted. [Isn’t Gu Chenxi the same?

And he had far more tricks up his sleeve than she did.

If she weren’t sharp enough, she’d have been trapped by him long ago.

By then, she’d be crying in a Bentley, sobbing in a mansion, weeping in five-star hotels—what a miserable fate to imagine.

[No wonder you two are a perfect match.The system wiped its metaphorical sweat, complaining internally.

Back home.

After helping her mother wash up and get to bed, Ye Jin went to the living room and called Gu Chenxi.

Got a moment? she asked. We should talk properly.

Inspiration had struck suddenly, and feeling she’d hit upon a brilliant idea, she acted immediately.

Yes. Gu Chenxi’s voice came through the phone. Let’s meet.

Ah, fine.

Ye Jin felt a twinge of disappointment. Tomorrow, then.

I’m downstairs.

In the quiet of the night, his voice was especially captivating. Come down.

So Gu Chenxi was even more impatient than she was.

Alright, Ye Jin said simply.

Hanging up, she quietly slipped on her jacket, grabbed her keys, and headed out.

Her mind had never been clearer, so she felt no fear—stepping into the elevator with unwavering confidence.

Gu Chenxi was waiting by the building entrance, a dark overcoat over his suit, his shoulders broad and demeanor striking.

Seeing Ye Jin, his gaze instinctively lowered, his lashes drifting down with it.

Have you been here all along? Ye Jin asked as she approached.

Gu Chenxi: Mm.

Sometimes he liked to linger outside her building for a while.

The autumn night breeze was chilly. Let’s talk in the car, Ye Jin suggested.

Okay.

Today, Gu Chenxi was driving the Rolls-Royce Cullinan—its interior spacious and luxurious.

As soon as she got in the car, Ye Jin asked, You really accept a relationship without any intimate contact?

Gu Chenxi: I accept.

Hah, how is that possible?

Ye Jin didn’t believe a single punctuation mark of it.

But that didn’t stop Ye Jin from proceeding with her plan. She smiled and said, Then we can give it a try.

Alright. Gu Chenxi also curved his lips slightly.

Having reached their initial agreement, Ye Jin began laying down the rules: During the duration of our relationship, we are not to have any intimate contact, no cheesy pet names, and no one should know about our relationship.

If any one of these rules is broken, our relationship ends immediately. We break up and never bother each other again. Ye Jin asked, Is that acceptable?

Alright.

Gu Chenxi agreed again.

He answered so quickly that it actually made Ye Jin feel a bit guilty. Don’t you want to think it over carefully?

This was clearly a trap laid out in the open.

And there wasn’t even any bait in the middle of the trap.

Apart from getting hurt, Gu Chenxi would gain nothing from this.

Whatever you say.

Gu Chenxi slightly narrowed his eyes.

The little hunter had completely underestimated her appeal to the beast and let her guard down entirely. Leaning closer to the center console, she looked at him for final confirmation: So it’s settled then?

Gu Chenxi gently let his gaze rest on the tip of her nose. Mm.

Her relaxation, her closeness—it all pleased him both physically and mentally.

Good evening, girlfriend. Gu Chenxi said in a deep voice.

Mm… good evening.

Ye Jin couldn’t bring herself to say the word boyfriend, so she awkwardly cleared her throat instead.

Gu Chenxi didn’t mind.

He took a box from the car’s storage compartment and handed it to Ye Jin.

Ye Jin was puzzled. What’s this?

Gu Chenxi: A gift.

A gift?

It couldn’t be another ring, could it?

Ye Jin’s heart beat a little faster as she opened the box, revealing a beautiful wristwatch inside.

This is
She still didn’t recognize these expensive things.

Gu Chenxi raised his wrist, the cuff of his white shirt sliding down to reveal a men’s watch of the same style.

Ye Jin understood instantly. It’s very expensive, isn’t it?

Anything worn by Gu Chenxi definitely had nothing to do with cost-effectiveness.

Matching couple set.

Gu Chenxi’s reply was concise.

[Pfft. The system really couldn’t hold back, so it simply didn’t bother, laughing heartily inside Ye Jin’s mind.

Ye Jin:
Thank you, it’s beautiful. Ye Jin closed the box and said, I’ll wear it.

This was much more acceptable than a ring.

Mm. Gu Chenxi replied deeply.

If there’s nothing else… I’ll head upstairs now? Ye Jin felt that staying silent would be awkward, but she really had nothing to talk about, so she simply suggested leaving.

Stay a little longer.

Gu Chenxi opened the sunroof of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and turned to ask, Is that alright?

Fine.

Ye Jin agreed.

She reclined the passenger seat and looked up at the dark night sky through the sunroof, softly sighing in relief.

Things were progressing much more smoothly than she had imagined.

Beside her, Gu Chenxi copied her by reclining his seat as well, quietly gazing at the sky.

His expression was very relaxed.

Based on Ye Jin’s understanding of him, Gu Chenxi must be in a good mood right now.

I can’t, I’m about to fall asleep.

I don’t know how much time had passed when Ye Jin struggled free from her drowsiness, straightened the car seat and said to Gu Chenxi, I’m leaving.

Okay.

Gu Chenxi nodded.

Then they both got out of the car.

Gu Chenxi walked her to the entrance of her apartment building before stopping.

The cool breeze swept away Ye Jin’s sleepiness.

She took two steps inside, then suddenly remembered something she hadn’t done, so she quickly turned back.

What’s wrong? Gu Chenxi’s voice was gentler than the wind.

Just remembered something.

Ye Jin walked up to him, stood on her toes, and suddenly the distance between them became very close.

It was a perfect position for a kiss.

She lifted the corners of her lips and whispered in a sweet voice, Goodnight, Gu Chenxi.

Gu Chenxi unconsciously closed his eyes, captivated as he sought the source of that beautiful voice.

Just one second later.

He snapped out of this intoxicated state, met Ye Jin’s teasing eyes, and realized this was just a trick to mess with him.

Goodnight.

His Adam’s apple moved as he swallowed his unnecessary desires, his voice as soft as a kiss.

My girlfriend.