A Secret Between Two Men

Inside the study, the atmosphere felt somewhat peculiar. That was Gu Xizhou's initial impression upon entering. He looked at Huo Qing'ang with suspicion and then turned his gaze toward Gu Pianpian. His voice was barely audible, as if he didn't want to disturb something secretive. "Are you two... fighting?"

Huo Qing'ang didn't reply.

Gu Pianpian was obviously about to give Gu Xizhou a lesson, and it seemed that this wasn't the right moment for him to speak. In the face of Huo Qing'ang's silent demeanor, Gu Pianpian was somewhat satisfied. It was better that he didn't say anything.

Gu Pianpian decided to break the silence. She stared at Gu Xizhou, who appeared a bit nervous and confused, and spoke in a low, serious tone. "Gu Xizhou."

Uh-oh!

Gu Xizhou wasn't afraid of many things, but he was definitely afraid of hearing his full name like this. The silence in the room, which seemed like doomsday, grew longer and more intense with each passing moment.