Gu Ya answered his wristband and asked, "Wu Xuan, I went to your place just now, and you weren't there."
Wu Xuan said anxiously on the communicator, "Yes, to make a long story short, the initial investigation wasn't ideal, and we encountered some uncontrollable situations. But you don't need to worry about it; we can handle it. The company's legal person matters require you to go in person, including signing, opening company accounts, bank account-related issues, and possibly talking with certain departments. I can't make decisions on these."
Wu Xuan's speaking speed was very fast, as if he was busy with other things.
Gu Ya nodded and said, "Every beginning is difficult. We're new to starting a company, and we have to cross the river by feeling the stones. Thank you for your hard work."
Wu Xuan continued, "There's one more thing, and it's best to resolve it as soon as possible. We're all technical people, and no one understands company operations. We're looking for candidates, so please keep an eye out too."
Gu Ya smiled and said, "Okay, I'll consider it."
After hanging up the communicator, Gu Ya took a deep breath.
Anai asked curiously, "You're so busy. When you're busy, does Ye Ying keep you company?"
Gu Ya smiled helplessly and said, "Ye Ying and I haven't known each other for long, and she doesn't know much about what I do."
Sister Ge called from the kitchen, "I heard Wu Xuan say that he built a new house for you in the new community. Yu You and I have seen it, and Yu You really likes it. She's planning to pack up and move in the next couple of days."
Gu Ya was a little confused and frowned, "Are things happening in the house now without my consent?"
Sister Ge smiled and continued, "Also, next weekend is your and Yu You's birthday. You two siblings were born so coincidentally, with your birthdays on the same day."
Gu Ya chuckled. Of course, they were clones of the original siblings; it wasn't strange for them to be created on the same day.
However, Gu Ya gained an important piece of information: his birthday was December 16th, the same as in his original world.
Life, as always, was full of surprises and helplessness.
Gu Ya looked out the window. The weather in Wuhe City was constant throughout the year: hot during the day and cold at night, with no distinct rainy season. Rainfall was average year-round.
For Gu Ya, who was originally from the north, his concept of seasons gradually blurred after crossing over.
In his original world, it snowed every year on his birthday.
His parents would prepare a table full of his favorite dishes early to wait for him after school.
Even when he went to college, they would wait for Gu Ya to return home for dinner.
Dad, Mom, I miss you.
"What are you thinking about? You seem so lost in thought," Anai's words interrupted Gu Ya's thoughts.
Her tone was not as gentle as Ye Ying's. Although her words were well-intentioned, her tone was stiff, which made Gu Ya unaccustomed to it.
Gu Ya turned his back, wiped the tears from his eyes, and turned back with a smile, "Some past events. Let's go see what Sister Ge has made for us!"
After they finished eating, it was already afternoon.
Gu Ya took Anai to Wu Chuyang's home.
Big Brother Wu was transferred away a week ago, and it's unknown when he'll return. Ye Ying would be staying in this house temporarily.
Gu Ya had originally intended to take Ye Ying to the alliance community so she could live with Yu You.
Yu You, that little girl, was very cunning. She knew that if Gu Ya knew she went out to play, he definitely wouldn't bring Ye Ying back.
This little girl was creating opportunities for Gu Ya.
Gu Ya opened the house door. Anai looked inside cautiously and stood at the doorway, refusing to enter.
"If I wanted to harm you, why would I have gone through all this trouble?" Gu Ya said, helplessly and tiredly.
Let's end this quickly, Gu Ya thought. What he wanted most was to go home, lie on the sofa comfortably, and sleep.
Anai clenched her fists slightly and followed Gu Ya into the house.
She didn't close the door. Gu Ya thought that was fine; he would just explain things to her and then go home.
"This is the bathroom," Gu Ya said, standing in the corridor inside the door and pointing to a small white door. "You can shower here."
Next, Gu Ya walked to the passage between the living room and the dining room and said, "Living room, dining room. That's the kitchen. This room is your bedroom, and there should be clean clothes in the closet."
Anai remained standing at the door, hesitant.
Gu Ya shook his head slightly, walked over, and returned the key to Anai, saying, "Here's the key. Remember to lock the door when you rest. This community has very good security and is safe. No one will knock on the door at night."
As he spoke, Gu Ya walked towards the door. He stood there for a moment and then said, "Call me if you need anything. Rest well, try to fall asleep early, and then Ye Ying can come out."
After saying that, Gu Ya walked out of the room and was about to close the door. Anai turned around and said, "Aren't you staying?"
"Huh?" Gu Ya thought he misheard. She wanted him to stay?
Anai frowned and said, "Aren't you Ye Ying's friend? Isn't that bedroom yours?"
So, she thought a friend was that kind of relationship. And Big Brother Wu's bedroom made her even more certain that Gu Ya and Ye Ying were a couple.
But if they were a couple, why would they have two rooms? Well, it wasn't impossible.
"Do you like to space out a lot?" Anai asked.
Gu Ya gave Anai a polite smile and said, "You can stay alone tonight." After saying that, Gu Ya gently closed the door in front of Anai.
Oh my! Like an innocent baby.
Gu Ya thought distractedly as he walked towards the elevator.
...
Around six in the evening, Gu Ya returned home, took a quick shower, and collapsed on the sofa, falling into a deep sleep.
He didn't know how long he slept; in Gu Ya's memory, it felt like only ten minutes.
He was suddenly woken up by the sharp sound of his communicator. He got up and saw that it was already one in the morning.
Perhaps it was due to his growth spurt, but his sleep quality had been excellent recently; he could fall asleep almost instantly.
Gu Ya grabbed his wristband. It was Anai. This girl wasn't sleeping at night; what had happened now!
[Can you come and accompany me? I'm scared.]
Scared?
It took Gu Ya a long time to understand. Anai's personality hadn't disappeared; it was incredible.
According to Ye Ying's description, Anai was 20 years old when she died.
This meant that the Anai personality created by Ye Ying was around 20 years old.
Sub-personalities do not age; they are the age they were when they were created.
A 20-year-old girl who was agile and had a strong sense of protection was actually scared!
Gu Ya held his head, but he had no choice. Since she was a personality created by Ye Ying, helping her was helping Ye Ying.
At two in the morning, Gu Ya rushed to Ye Ying's residence.
After knocking for about ten minutes and calling out more than twenty times, Anai slowly opened a crack in the door. Seeing that it was Gu Ya, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Gu Ya entered the house and looked around. In the bedroom, the bed was the same as when he left. There was no trace of moisture in the bathroom, and the floor was dry.
In the entire house, only the sofa showed signs of being sat on.
"So, you sat on the sofa for... eight hours?" Gu Ya said to Anai, helplessly.
Anai nodded. Her face was a little red, and her expression was awkward, as if Gu Ya had exposed her lie.
"Why?" Gu Ya asked, sitting down on the sofa. "You seem very brave! You jumped off a two-meter-high mecha without hesitation!"
Anai's face turned even more embarrassed. She awkwardly walked to the sofa and said, "I don't know how to use these things here, and I don't dare to. I'm afraid of breaking them and causing trouble for you. I also don't dare to sleep on the bed, afraid of soiling it, which would displease Ye Ying."
"Huh?" Gu Ya thought Anai was joking. This was her home; why was she being so distant?
Perhaps Gu Ya's reaction made Anai feel disliked, and her face turned even redder. She quickly said, "I-I've never seen so many luxurious things. The beds in my home are made of stone slabs, and the kitchenware isn't as exquisite as this."
Gu Ya sighed. This Anai was clearly fierce; when she got serious, even Xing Bin couldn't subdue her.
Yet, she was so unsophisticated.
Such a country bumpkin!
"Alright!" Gu Ya stood up, his expression turning gentle, and his tone softened. "It's my fault for not explaining clearly. I'll teach you."
With that, Gu Ya took Anai to the bathroom and introduced her to the various toiletries. He then briefly explained the functions of the bathroom items and finally said, "You should shower before sleeping. You shower, and I'll find you some clean clothes."
Gu Ya gently closed the door. A moment later, the sound of water could be heard from inside.
Gu Ya breathed a sigh of relief and walked into Ye Ying's bedroom.
This was his first time entering Ye Ying's room. The last time he visited Big Brother Wu's home, he and Ye Ying weren't familiar with each other, and out of politeness, he hadn't come in.
Ye Ying's bedroom was small and neat, with not many items and no peculiar smells.
Her wardrobe only had one set of pajamas; the rest were at school.
Gu Ya casually pulled open a drawer and his face immediately turned red.
Inside was a set of intimate apparel left by Ye Ying.
Light blue, blue and white stripes, and cute white lace trim.
Gu Ya slapped himself mentally and quickly closed the drawer.
Anai finished her shower quickly and called softly from the bathroom, "Gu Ya, I don't have any clothes to change into."
Just as he feared!
Gu Ya trembled as he took out the clothes, rolled them up in his pajamas, knocked on the bathroom door, and handed the clothes in while turning his head.
After completing all this, Gu Ya felt as if he had accomplished a monumental task and walked to the sofa in a daze.
"Oh right, she said she was scared. I need to ask her later why she was scared..." Gu Ya muttered to himself.
He didn't know how long he waited. Anai emerged from the bathroom, drying the water from her hair, looking very comfortable.
Gu Ya looked up, and for a moment, his eyes couldn't move away.
She looked incredibly beautiful after her shower, with rosy cheeks, a slight swell in her chest, and a fair, slender neck hidden by her damp hair.
Gu Ya said dazedly, "You're done showering..."
Anai was startled by Gu Ya's words. She instantly covered her chest and said in surprise, "Gu Ya? What are you doing here?"
Gu Ya tilted his head: ???