Urban Peerless Expert-Chapter 17 - Interlocking Fingers_1

17: Chapter 17-37: Interlocking Fingers_1

17 -17-37: Interlocking Fingers_1

Editor: novelkisstest13

In the darkness, Gu Yuexi’s hand touched Lin Chen’s hand that was placed beside him.

Gu Yuexi’s hand trembled slightly but didn’t move, while Lin Chen’s hand subconsciously moved inward a bit.

Clearly, Lin Chen thought the collision was unintentional.

Gu Yuexi’s face grew even hotter.

When a man chases a woman, a mountain stands between them; when a woman chases a man, there is only a layer of yarn.

Although Gu Yuexi had no experience with men or women, she knew that taking the initiative in such a small, enclosed space could trigger many chain reactions.

But it was precisely the darkness that gave Gu Yuexi the courage.

Had it been during the day and confronted with Lin Chen’s gaze, her courage might have faltered.

Since she already reached out, she would go all the way!

Gu Yuexi gritted her teeth, reaching out again, but this time she didn’t approach cautiously.

Instead, she moved directly and grabbed Lin Chen’s hand.

Lin Chen seemed stunned for a moment, wanting to pull his hand instinctively, but Gu Yuexi didn’t hesitate, inserting her hand into Lin Chen’s palm directly and interlocking their fingers.

Lin Chen’s hand stopped moving.

Gu Yuexi felt like her whole body was on fire, but she still held Lin Chen’s hand tightly without letting go.

Lin Chen’s breathing grew slightly rapid, but he didn’t move.

Gu Yuexi’s inner tension eased somewhat but was replaced by confusion.

Why wasn’t there any reaction? freeweɓnovel.cøm

She even actively held his hand, wasn’t the meaning clear?

Could it be that he’s also shy?

From his appearance, he didn’t seem like someone who would be shy in front of women.

Upon reflection, Gu Yuexi suddenly realized that Lin Chen had a fiancee, even if fake, but in name, he was still engaged, so that was why he didn’t make a move.

Gu Yuexi decided to be bolder, after all…he had already seen her twice, so being more intimate now shouldn’t be a problem.

Gu Yuexi pulled Lin Chen’s hand over and changed her position, then she leaned towards Lin Chen and rested her head on his arm.

In the darkness, Gu Yuexi saw Lin Chen turn his head to stare at her, and immediately closed her eyes, adjusted to a more comfortable position and remained still.

Lin Chen didn’t pull his hand away since it would be too hurtful, but he didn’t make any further moves either, so he just held Gu Yuexi gently and closed his eyes.

After anxiously waiting for a while, Gu Yuexi let out a sigh of relief when Lin Chen didn’t pull his arm away.

If Lin Chen had forcibly rejected her, she would have been too embarrassed to face anyone.

Although she didn’t understand what Lin Chen was thinking, their current position already satisfied Gu Yuexi’s inner thoughts.

If Lin Chen had responded intensely, she wouldn’t know what to do either.

Like this, it’s just fine!

Gu Yuexi leaned against Lin Chen and felt an unprecedented sense of security.

Overwhelmed by drowsiness and the effects of alcohol, she soon fell into a deep sleep.

Gu Yuexi slept soundly, but Lin Chen suffered.

He was already at the prime of his age, and the noise from the tent next door made it very difficult for him to sleep.

Gu Yuexi’s close attack only made it worse.

How could he not feel uncomfortable?

Lin Chen stared at the top of the tent, enduring it for a long time before finally falling asleep.

Lin Chen was awakened by movement in his arms.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Gu Yuexi carefully propping herself up from his embrace.

Their four eyes met.

Gu Yuexi’s face suddenly flushed, and she immediately sat up from Lin Chen’s arms, using her messy hair to conceal her panic.

“Good morning.”

This slightly abrupt greeting made Lin Chen laugh a bit.

He sat up and responded with a smile, “Good morning.

I’ll go for a walk outside, and you…tidy up a bit.”

Gu Yuexi bit her lip, “Okay!”

Lin Chen opened the tent door and went out, strolling to the edge of the water pool, splashing his face with cold water and waking up completely.

Lin Chen sat on a round rock beside the water pool and lit a cigarette.

Gu Yuexi’s initiative to hold hands and lean into his embrace last night was something Lin Chen hadn’t expected.

What did she mean by that?

Gratitude?

Affection?

Lin Chen shook his head, casting away his troubled thoughts and not dwelling on it any further.

He decided to treat it as a stress reaction after experiencing a life-threatening horror.

People tend to act differently and have unique emotional demands when under such circumstances.

Once they return to a normal environment and settle down, those feelings often fade away.

It’s like a man and a woman stranded on a deserted island, no matter how beautiful or noble the woman is, or how poor or ordinary the man is, they could easily fall in love under such extreme circumstances.

But once rescued and returned to the city, numerous barriers would quickly separate them.

In this wilderness with beasts lurking, Gu Yuexi might think of him as a divine spirit, but back in the city, she might feel his abilities aren’t all that useful after all.

He had no money and was just a poor kid, not worthy of her.

The door of the neighboring tent opened, and Lei Kun came out, stretched and yawned.

Looking at Lin Chen smoking by the water pool, his eyes lit up and he walked over.

“Brother Chen, you’re up so early?”

Lin Chen glanced at Lei Kun with an unhappy expression.

It was this guy who caused trouble last night, making it hard for him to fall asleep!

“Kunzi, you have a decent stamina…”