Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Chapter 476 The Beginning (Previous Life Side Story)

Xie Gui first met the boy at Qin Yu's private clinic.

He stood in the cubicle of the clinic's office and saw the boy at a glance through the one-way glass.

He lowered his head, his slender neck graceful, the sunlight outlining his elegant and beautiful features.

She glanced up coldly, her gaze fixed precisely in his direction, entirely on instinct.

The upward-sloping eyebrows gave off a sharp and menacing look, instantly conveying a sense of danger.

Gloomy, violent, fragile, beautiful.

Completely opposite sides were Xie Gui's first impression of Gu Yao.

The delicate and slender boy was as beautiful as a lifeless puppet.

Qin Yu wanted to perform hypnotherapy on him, but the boy's psychological defenses were too strong, making hypnosis impossible.

Feeling somewhat frustrated, he adjusted his glasses and gently advised, "Mr. Gu, you've been spending money on treatment every week; it should be effective. This money shouldn't be wasted, right?"

A hint of amusement flickered in Qin Yu's eyes, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing together, showing great interest in the person before him.

He had a gut feeling that this person belonged to the most abnormal group among all the patients he had treated.

Yet, he was the most normal one.

Aside from not being talkative, he seems no different from a normal person.

Qin Yu could sense the coldness hidden in this person's heart.

Indifference towards the world and towards everything.

Gu Yao pursed his lips, raised his eyes, and his light-colored eyes were indifferent. He pushed the books on the table over to me. "I don't need treatment. Dr. Qin, please read me some criminal law when you have time."

Looking at the brand-new red law code on the table, Qin Yu's lips twitched. He was somewhat unwilling to give up and wanted to persuade Gu Yao again, but Gu Yao lowered his head again, looking like he refused to communicate.

He sighed helplessly and could only pick up the law code and slowly read it to him.

Gu Yao, who receives five figures per hour for psychological counseling, listened to three hours of criminal law recitations.

When the time came, before Qin Yu could speak, he slowly stood up, looking more like a corporate slave leaving get off work on time than someone who was paying for the service.

He glanced at his watch. "It's time, Dr. Qin. Thank you for your patience. Just leave this book here; we might need it later."

After saying that, he turned and left without any hesitation, as if he were completing some kind of mission.

Xie Gui's gaze unconsciously fell on him.

This fate fell upon this boy, who seemed to be wandering the edge of the world.

At the time, he didn't realize that he was falling in love.

The subsequent plot was also quite cliché; interest is the beginning of liking.

Xie Gui started visiting Qin Yu's clinic more and more frequently.

Over time, Qin Yu naturally began to sense that something was amiss.

As the man arrived carrying another bottle of his prized red wine, Qin Yu adjusted his glasses and looked directly at the young man. "Xie Gui, do you have feelings for that kid?"

Xie Gui's smile froze; he hadn't expected Qin Yu to ask so bluntly.

He pursed his lips, sighed softly, and knew he couldn't hide it from Qin Yu. He sat in the consultation seat, nervously rubbing his fingers. "I don't know what this feeling is, but I just unconsciously want to see him, and even want to do something thankless to help him."

Qin Yu raised an eyebrow, recalling some rumors he had heard recently.

He unceremoniously took the ridiculously expensive bottle of red wine and placed it on the wine rack to the side, then made a cup of tea for Xie Gui and pushed it in front of him.

"Have you been helping Mr. Gu lately?"

Xie Gui paused for a moment, then nodded, "I don't want him to work so hard."

Looking at his lovestruck expression, Qin Yu clicked his tongue and said, "You want to keep secretly loving someone like this until you die?"

Xie Gui pursed his lips, sighed softly, and slumped his back, looking somewhat dejected. "I don't know either."

Qin Yu scoffed and lit the sandalwood incense on the table. "Xie Gui, when did you become such a coward?"

Xie Gui didn't deny it, rubbing his hands incessantly, but finally lowered his head dejectedly, "Qin Yu, I'm scared."

She's afraid of being rejected by the person she fell in love with at first sight.

She was afraid he would distance himself from her.

Qin Yu clicked his tongue lightly, about to say something, when the internal phone rang first, "Dr. Qin, the patient scheduled for today has arrived."

Xie Gui suddenly stood up and walked towards the inner lounge with somewhat flustered steps.

Qin Yu was speechless.

He sighed, cleared the cup from the table, and said in a low voice, "Let them in."

Gu Yao remained silent, his expression still gloomy, and sat down in front of Qin Yu, saying indifferently, "Dr. Qin, as usual, let's begin."

Qin Yu took out the criminal law book from the drawer and asked routinely, "Mr. Gu, are you reading this book again today? I have many other books here; would you be interested?"

The boy moved his eyes, his gaze falling on the bookshelf in the consultation room, settling on a book. He pointed with his fingertips, "That one."

Qin Yu followed his finger and saw a book of Andersen's fairy tales.

He was somewhat surprised, as if he hadn't expected that this boy, whom he couldn't understand, would choose a fairy tale book.

Gu Yao's eyes did not change in the slightest. "I'm sure, let's go with that one. Let's start with The Little Match Girl."

The boy's gaze softened slightly, but quickly returned to a melancholy expression.

That day, Qin Yu expanded into a new business: reading bedtime stories.

His voice was clear and crisp. Gu Yao was quite familiar with the environment of this consultation room, so he leaned back in his chair and fell asleep.

And he slept very soundly.

This was certainly not solely due to the bedtime story. Seeing that the person's breathing was steady, Qin Yu closed the hardcover copy of Andersen's Fairy Tales, pushed up his glasses, and revealed a meaningful smile.

It's no wonder he's been ordering the same spices for so long.

This made people lower their guard.

It's just a pity.

Qin Yu showed a hint of regret. He had originally wanted to probe into this person's mind; he was just too curious about him.

But now, we have no choice but to give in for Xie Gui.

Xie Gui came out of the lounge anxiously, and Qin Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, he's just asleep."

Xie Gui breathed a sigh of relief, his gaze softening. He bent down, picked up the boy, and placed him on the sofa to the side.

Her delicate and refined face was on full display, but the dark circles under her eyes added a touch of gloom to her already pale complexion.

It's obvious that they're not getting enough sleep.

Qin Yu looked at Xie Gui, who stood there like a statue waiting for his husband, and cursed him inwardly for being spineless.

"Xie Gui, think carefully about what you're going to do. From my observation, he's a person with an extremely dark heart, but a very high sense of morality, especially responsibility. If you make a move today, you don't need to do anything, just pretend you suffered a loss. At the very least, you'll get the person. He's extremely wary, and after today, he probably won't come to consult you again."

The person kneeling on the ground pursed their lips but shook their head firmly. "Forget it, I still want to have a normal relationship with him."

Qin Yu crossed his arms, rolled his eyes, and shrugged. "Love really does make people blind. Well, maybe this is your last chance?"

Xie Gui stretched out his fingertips and traced the boy's outline. "Even so, I accept it!"

Qin Yu curled his lip, "Whatever!"

Anyway, this is someone Xie Gui likes, so he would never lay a hand on Gu Yao again.

Qin Yu never expected that his words would come true; that afternoon truly was Xie Gui's only chance.

Gu Yao keenly realized that something was wrong that afternoon. Although Qin Yu explained that he hadn't slept for a long time and that the incense burning in the office was calming, which made him fall asleep.

But Gu Yao would not put himself in danger.

Just as his plan to carry out the encirclement and kill had begun, keeping him extremely busy, Gu Yao simply stopped the psychological treatment.

And this pause lasted for five years.

Over the past five years, Xie Gui has helped Gu Yao's company in countless ways, both openly and secretly.

He had considered confessing his feelings, but Gu Yao was indeed indifferent to those he had confessed to but failed to get.

Adhering to the principle of never flirting if you don't like someone.

Even if the person you're confessing your feelings to is a business partner of the company.

For example, the youngest son of the Cheng family was spoiled rotten by his family and was the only one in high society to publicly announce his sexual orientation.

He pursued Gu Yao with great fanfare, but Gu Yao politely rejected him.

But they gradually drifted apart.

What was once a fairly close relationship has completely cooled down.

Xie Gui was like a mouse lurking in the shadows, greedily watching Gu Yao's every move.

The more they peered, the less they dared to move forward.

In short, he was scared.

He really chickened out.

He was like an addict drinking poison to quench his thirst, constantly collecting everything about Gu Yao. His bedroom walls were covered with Gu Yao's photos, but he never dared to step out.

It wasn't that Xie Gui didn't take a step forward; he added Gu Yao online using a secondary account, identified himself, and expressed his feelings, only to be blocked in return.

He dared not do it again.

After waiting for five years, he finally grew from a boy into a young man, and his revenge was coming to an end.

But fate can be unpredictable.

Why him of all people?

When he was diagnosed with stomach cancer, the boy remained remarkably calm.

The calmness pained him.

The doctor tried to persuade him, saying, "With active treatment, it might be possible to control it."

Gu Yao waved his hand and put away the medical record. "No need, doctor. I've done everything I wanted to do, so I have no regrets."

When the boy said those words, he seemed like an angel who had been freed from his shackles, and his whole being exuded a light and carefree feeling.

Xie Gui listened, realizing more clearly than ever before that the boy was anticipating death.

He was looking forward to the end of his life.

It seems there's nothing in this world that he'll miss.

That's certainly true.

A family suddenly plunged into tragedy, a repressive and painful childhood, and an unbearable burden of hatred...

His loving parents had long since passed away, and the blood of his enemies had been used to pay tribute; it seemed that he truly had no reason to live anymore.

There is no reason why you must live.

Xie Gui would not be his reason.

It was precisely because Xie Gui was so aware of this that he felt so powerless.

Separated by a door, tears fell silently.

Silent love is not accepted.

Ultimately, this world could not keep him.

Since being diagnosed, Gu Yao has simply given up and spends his days sunbathing in the yard.

Gu Yao bought the courtyard after he became wealthy.

The autumn sun feels warm and cozy on the skin.

The decaying body was rapidly deteriorating.

Gu Yao originally didn't expect his enemy to fall into the trap, but with Xie Gui secretly pushing things along, it went very smoothly.

Xie Gui has been living next door to Gu Yao these days, and he can see Gu Yao's every expression clearly through his binoculars.

Today, the tablet is playing the latest local news.

"The chairman of Zhicheng Pharmaceutical has been arrested by the police on suspicion of major economic crimes and intentional homicide."

Gu Yao smiled as he leaned back in his recliner, his hands clasped together. Above him were layers of tree shadows, and a subtle fragrance filled the air, the scent of osmanthus blossoms.

I came into this world alone, and I will leave it alone as well.

When the clock struck four in the afternoon, Xie Gui knew that his boy was truly gone.

He gently pushed open the wooden courtyard gate, squatted down in front of Gu Yao, and traced the boy's outline with his fingertips.

Just like that afternoon.

This was his second close encounter with Gu Yao.

This time, however, he wanted to be bolder.

The wind swept away the tiny yellow flowers, which fell softly to the ground.

Petals kissed Sleeping Beauty's cheeks.

The knight escorted his princess to the end.

Xie Gui picked up the boy, and the photo frame on the boy's chest slipped off—it was a happy family portrait.

That was Gu Yao's greatest joy in this life.

Xie Gui handled Gu Yao's funeral arrangements, burying him together with Gu's parents.

The knight knelt before a blue stone tablet and made his most sincere prayer.

May he meet a princess sooner in his next life.

He wanted to be his prince.

I pray for an afterlife that I may never have.