The Only One With a Mouth in the CEO Novel - Chapter 99: Physiological Attraction

Chapter 99: Physiological Attraction

Good morning.

The moment Ye Jin opened her eyes, she saw the message from Gu Chenxi.

She casually replied with a morning and got up to wash up.

Cheng Jinhua had woken up early and bought steamed dumplings for breakfast, placing them on the dining table.

Jinjin, where’s the dog you were keeping? Cheng Jinhua asked. There are so many dog supplies at home, but where is the dog?

Ye Jin wiped the water droplets from her face and said, I returned it to its owner.

You seemed quite reluctant to part with it—you haven’t even thrown away its things, Cheng Jinhua’s voice carried from the dining room.

Yeah.

Ye Jin walked out from the washbasin and sat down at the dining table, casually adding, I still haven’t gotten used to it.

Why not get another one?

Cheng Jinhua suggested a solution. You’re busy with work—I can help take care of it for you.

Let’s not, Ye Jin sighed. Raising a dog isn’t as simple as it seems.

Especially a Border Collie, which is such an intelligent breed.

Apart from some heartwarming moments, she had to find ways to exhaust its energy every day and often engage in battles of wits with it.

Thinking back, it was quite exhausting.

Ye Jin buried herself in eating breakfast when her phone suddenly buzzed with another message.

Gu Chenxi had sent a photo.

A photo of him walking the dog.

The location was familiar—right downstairs.

Come walk the dog with me? Girlfriend.

Ye Jin stared at the word girlfriend and felt an inexplicable pang in her heart.

She quickened her pace eating, then put down her chopsticks and stood up. Mom, President Gu is waiting for me downstairs. I’ll head down now.

Go ahead.

Cheng Jinhua didn’t ask any questions.

Coincidentally, Ye Jin wasn’t ready to explain her relationship with Gu Chenxi to her mother just yet, so she played the coward, put on her clothes, and quietly went downstairs.

It was nearly rush hour, and office workers were gradually heading out to work from the residential complex.

Gu Chenxi, holding the leash of a snow-white Samoyed and dressed in a sharp three-piece suit, stood out strikingly.

Baby.

Ye Jin’s mischievous side came out without hesitation.

The Samoyed was thrilled to see Ye Jin, bouncing excitedly toward her.

Gu Chenxi cooperatively loosened the leash.

But Ye Jin walked straight up to Gu Chenxi instead, grinning mischievously as she asked, Baby, why are you ignoring me?

She was clearly doing it on purpose.

Yet, Gu Chenxi couldn’t help but blush, the tips of his ears turning red.

Sorry, he said.

It’s okay, baby. Ye Jin smiled sweetly. I won’t hold it against you.

Gu Chenxi’s fingers twitched slightly.

Mm, he replied.

Did you come to walk the dog with me? Ye Jin crouched down to pet the enthusiastic Samoyed. How did you know I wanted to play with a dog?

Ye Jin had a professional touch when petting dogs.

The Samoyed closed its eyes, thoroughly enjoying her strokes.

Standing at the entrance of the building was too conspicuous, so they headed together to the small garden where they usually walked the dog.

The morning sunlight was warm but not scorching.

Ye Jin’s professional instincts kicked in, and she took out her portable camera from her bag, testing the light for a shot.

Aside from her collaboration video with Vastness, she hadn’t updated her channel in a while.

Lately, she’d been thinking about finding new inspiration to continue creating videos.

Let me help you.

Gu Chenxi took her equipment.

Thank you.

Ye Jin stepped back a little, raising a hand to block some of the sunlight. How’s this angle?

Gu Chenxi looked down at her image on the screen. Very beautiful.

What do you think about me pursuing the looks route? Ye Jin started spouting nonsense again.

Gu Chenxi: Fine.

How about the comedy route?

Fine.

The romance track?

Fine.

Why was everything fine?

Ye Jin seemed to have discovered some pattern. She smiled and deliberately asked, What about breaking up?

That’s not fine.

Gu Chenxi gritted his teeth slightly.

Ye Jin immediately burst into laughter, bending forward and backward. She walked over and put away the camera.

Let’s go, time for work.

Ye Jin lowered her gaze to the Samoyed. What about the puppy?

Someone will come pick it up soon.

They rode in the same car to the company and took the same elevator upstairs.

When the worlds had first merged, Ye Jin had indeed received many curious glances, especially when she was with Gu Chenxi – the curious looks multiplied.

But as time passed…

Their colleagues had long grown accustomed to seeing them together.

I’m off.

Ye Jin’s floor came first, so she bid farewell to Gu Chenxi.

Mm.

Gu Chenxi nodded.

This time Ye Jin didn’t cause any trouble and simply stepped out of the elevator.

Gu Chenxi watched her leave, a faint smile touching his lips.

It had been so long since she had been this relaxed around him.

So long that Gu Chenxi had almost forgotten what it felt like.

Now experiencing it again was like a spring breeze washing over him, refreshing and delightful.

Ye Jin was a proper person, so she never considered causing trouble at the company.

Work proceeded as usual.

Just before leaving work, Gu Chenxi found time to come downstairs and accompany her for a short livestream.

When it was time to end the broadcast,

Gu Chenxi said, Have dinner together?

Can’t. Ye Jin refused while packing her things. I’m someone with family responsibilities now, I need to eat at home.

The operations manager and assistant nearby simultaneously turned to look.

What was this situation?

Director Ye had started a family?!

And Director Gu was accepting it so calmly?!!!

Major gossip, earth-shattering gossip.

Gu Chenxi:…

The corner of his mouth twitched.

The aunt made food for you at home? Gu Chenxi asked Ye Jin, simultaneously clearing up the other two people’s confusion.

Ye Jin, completely unaware, said, Yes.

Gu Chenxi corrected her gently but firmly: That’s not how you use ‘having family responsibilities,’ Ye Jin.

She never knew how to measure her words.

Gu Chenxi didn’t mind being misunderstood, but he was concerned about her.

Ye Jin looked puzzled: That’s not how it’s used?

It was after work hours, and Ye Jin’s tense nerves had relaxed somewhat. She gave him a slightly flirtatious look and teased, Hmm? Mr. Gu, don’t I have family responsibilities now?

This.

How was this any different from calling him husband to his face?

Gu Chenxi felt like a fire had been lit in his chest.

Ye Jin hadn’t said anything explicit, yet she had managed to imply everything with the lightest touch.

Why aren’t you answering my question? Ye Jin deliberately leaned closer, asking with a mischievous smile, Did I use it correctly or not?

You used it perfectly correctly.

His expression remained calm, but he was fighting hard against the heat spreading toward his ears.

The assistant and operations manager exchanged glances, each seeing confusion in the other’s eyes.

It sounded like a perfectly normal conversation.

So why did it feel like flirting?

Gu Chenxi accompanied Ye Jin all the way downstairs.

I’m off. Ye Jin waved. Take care on your way back.

Mm.

As the words fell, Gu Chenxi leaned in, instantly closing the distance between them.

Goodbye, he said.

Ye Jin immediately stepped back nervously.

Didn’t you want me to kiss you? Gu Chenxi said with a faint smile. Why are you avoiding me?

Right, what did she have to avoid?

If Gu Chenxi really kissed her, she could just break up with him on the spot.

Thinking this.

Ye Jin suddenly felt a surge of courage and took back that step she had retreated.

The distance closed again.

Ye Jin curled her lips and cursed him inwardly:

Black-hearted old fox.

He actually copied her move from yesterday.

Wow.

A strange exclamation came from afar, reaching both their ears.

Ye Jin instinctively looked over and found it was a passerby carrying a bag.

So childish, so embarrassing.

Ye Jin simply left Gu Chenxi behind and entered the building entrance.

CEO Gu and Assistant Ye are real! They’re really dating!

They almost kissed today!

And I! Saw the whole process!!

When they were saying goodbye, CEO Gu suddenly moved close to Assistant Ye. He clearly wanted to kiss her but didn’t actually do it, making Assistant Ye step back in surprise.

But our Assistant Ye isn’t someone to be trifled with! She quickly returned to her original position! Lifting her head, also deliberately not kissing him.

She made CEO Gu so worked up that veins popped out!!!

After watching Ye Jin and Gu Chenxi leave separately, the female passerby didn’t even go home first, but stood right there typing rapidly, posting what she had just witnessed online.

Ahhhhh the intense push and pull!

So good so good so good.

I’m swooning from the sweetness.

It’s more fun watching other people date!

The passerby’s post quickly went viral in the shipping community.

Three days later.

Ye Jin started a solo livestream.

But as soon as the stream began, the comments were filled with kiss kiss kiss.

Ye Jin was puzzled: What are you all talking about kissing?

Kissing lips ah.

We want to see kissing wuwuwu.

Please, just kiss CEO Gu once, do it for me.

Looking closely at how CEO Gu looks at you, you must kiss for a long time in private.

You can’t show the steamy stuff, but at least give us a quick peck.

Ye Jin:…

She couldn’t take it anymore and said: Ban these people making inappropriate comments.

The livestream finally quieted down a bit.

Eh, where’s CEO Gu?

Is CEO Gu not here today?

They usually appeared together in livestreams, but today seemed to be an exception.

Ye Jin explained: Yes, CEO Gu is on a business trip recently, so it’s just me.

Ah, no kissing then.

Kiss when he returns, okay?

Ye Jin:…

Impossible, give up.

Suddenly, gorgeous gift effects popped up on the screen.

After several dozen consecutive gifts, the account sending them directly rose to the top of the leaderboard.

Gu Chenxi: I’m here.

CEO Gu!!!

CEO Gu is here.

So sweet so sweet.

The main partner energy is so strong hoho.

Ye Jin really couldn’t see what was sweet about it.

She said to Gu Chenxi in the livestream: Instead of spending money on gifts like this, you might as well transfer the money directly to me.

With him gifting like this, not only would the platform take half, but she’d still have to pay taxes when withdrawing the money.

Gu Chenxi: Not short on money.

Truly the epitome of wealthy and extravagant.

Fine, as long as you’re happy. Ye Jin gave up.

Ten days later, Gu Chenxi finished his business trip and returned to City A.

Ye Jin went to pick him up at the airport.

The entire process was once again documented and shared online by an anonymous netizen.

It’s… pretty bland.

They walked toward each other and then walked side by side, without even any physical contact.

My friend and I are starting to wonder if they’re even dating.

The spectators below expressed their disappointment:

Ah, that plain and uneventful?

I thought they’d be spinning around kissing while holding each other.

Yeah, President Gu hasn’t seen Assistant Ye for so long—how can he still hold back?

After picking up Gu Chenxi from the airport, Ye Jin drove him to his residence.

Want to come up for a bit?

Gu Chenxi invited.

Sure.

Since she had already skipped work to pick up Gu Chenxi today, she might as well go all the way.

Upstairs.

Gu Chenxi started unpacking his luggage without a moment’s pause.

Ye Jin had nothing to do and thought about sneaking off to the living room to play on her phone, but Gu Chenxi directed her to the dressing stool in the walk-in closet, where she sat like a mascot, watching him go in and out.

Living with Gu Chenxi would probably be quite comfortable, since he’s a good cook and diligent.

If only he weren’t so fixated on that kind of thing, it would be even better.

Ye Jin let her gaze rest on Gu Chenxi, idly letting her thoughts wander.

Ye Jin.

Only when there was nothing left to unpack did Gu Chenxi walk up to Ye Jin and call her name.

Hmm? What’s up?

I missed you. Gu Chenxi’s Adam’s apple bobbed.

Ye Jin straightened up slightly. You… didn’t have to, right?

Mainly because, during the days Gu Chenxi was away, her life had been quite comfortable.

Do you know what physiological attraction means? Gu Chenxi suddenly changed the subject.

Ye Jin answered honestly, No.

It means no matter what you’re doing, I find you adorable every single moment. Gu Chenxi laid his feelings bare. I like you, want to kiss you, want to lick…

Ye Jin manually cut him off, covering his mouth to stop him from continuing.

She was completely speechless.