Accidentally Marked My Ex’s Crush, the Ice-Cold Goddess O - Chapter 55: Roadside Kiss

Chapter 55: Roadside Kiss

In the morning, Gu Feiran woke up and picked up her phone. Surprisingly, that person sent a message early in the morning.

Jiang Ci: Are you awake?

Gu Feiran typed a reply: Awake. What’s up?

Jiang Ci: Nothing, just asking.

Gu Feiran: Ever heard a saying?

Jiang Ci sent a cute cat loading emoji and asked blankly: What saying?

Gu Feiran: Offering kindness for no reason is either deceit or theft.

Jiang Ci, sitting in her office: …

It was a big weekend, and she had to wake up early to go to the company for overtime. She just ate breakfast and rarely sent a greeting message, but it turned out to be called offering kindness for no reason, deceit or theft.

Jiang Ci: Then you keep resting. I’ll take my leave.

Gu Feiran chuckled lightly: Really nothing?

Jiang Ci opened her emojis, found a cold-faced cat, sent it, and said: Really nothing.

Gu Feiran: Alright.

After their chat, Jiang Ci received a message from Little Aunt: Xiao Ci, don’t forget, I booked you an appointment with a gland specialist to check on your gland abnormality. You must go at ten in the morning the day after tomorrow. If you don’t, I’ll be mad at you.

Jiang Ci suddenly slapped her forehead. She completely forgot about this.

Ten in the morning the day after tomorrow was a bit tight.

But this specialist was booked through many connections by Little Aunt. Not going wasn’t an option, so she needed to book a flight first.

Jiang Ci opened an app to check flights. The earliest flight the day after tomorrow was at seven in the morning, landing at nine-thirty. Half an hour wasn’t enough to get to the hospital, so she had to go a day earlier.

She checked flights for the previous day and booked one at seven-thirty in the evening, arriving at ten.

After booking, Jiang Ci sent a screenshot to Little Aunt: Flight’s booked. I’ll go on time the day after tomorrow.

Jiang Lan: Hmm, that’s more like it.

Fu Family.

At noon, Liu Xiting finished work and came back. As she entered to greet Fu Xianqing on the sofa, she got an eye-roll. She clicked her tongue, walked over, sat down, linked arms, and said affectionately: “Mom, why are you unhappy?”

Liu Xiting usually called her Mom formally but sometimes joined Xiao Ru and Xiao Ran in calling her Grandma.

Fu Xianqing: “Did you break up with that Jiang family daughter?”

Liu Xiting answered without hesitation: “Broke up. We split long ago. We’re done now.”

Liu Xiting told the Fu family this, and Jiang Lan told the Jiang family the same. No matter who asked, it was a breakup.

Admitting otherwise would lead to trouble.

Fu Xianqing didn’t believe it one bit and said: “I won’t agree to this thing with the Jiang family daughter. You’d better give up on it soon, or if that old Jiang lady finds out, you’ll be in trouble.”

“I really broke up,” Liu Xiting firmly denied.

Fu Xianqing didn’t want to hear her excuses and said: “Whether it’s a real or fake breakup, I’m telling you now, don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

Liu Xiting: “Hmm, got it.”

To avoid annoying Grandma, Liu Xiting greeted her and went to change. As she neared the elevator, it opened, and Xiao Ran came out, saying: “Little Aunt, you’re back.”

Liu Xiting hummed, moved closer to Xiao Ran, and whispered: “Xiao Ran, how’s it going with you and Xiao Ci lately?”

She’d been busy with work and hadn’t asked about Xiao Ran and Xiao Ci. But Dr. Jiang said their relationship was good recently, quite close and affectionate.

Gu Feiran: “Just normal acquaintance.”

“Hmm?”

Liu Xiting slowly narrowed her eyes. She didn’t expect Xiao Ran to be even more evasive than her, answering so formally.

At first, Liu Xiting thought Xiao Ran helped Xiao Ci because of her and Dr. Jiang’s relationship. But later, she realized Xiao Ran wasn’t the type to help out of kindness. If she helped Xiao Ci, it was willingly. So, Liu Xiting stopped劝说, as long as they were both happy.

Liu Xiting said: “When I came back, Grandma mentioned me and Jiang family’s Little Aunt. Her attitude shows she still won’t accept us together. So, you and Xiao Ci… be careful. Don’t get caught.”

Gu Feiran: “Hmm, got it, Little Aunt.”

As Liu Xiting was about to leave, she turned back and said: “By the way, Dr. Jiang booked a top domestic gland specialist for Xiao Ci’s gland issue. The flight’s tomorrow evening. Did Xiao Ci tell you?”

“No,” Gu Feiran hadn’t heard her mention it.

Liu Xiting: “She didn’t? It’s fine. It’s good to get it checked. Maybe it’ll be cured one day.”

Gu Feiran nodded: “Hmm.”

Gu Feiran spent the whole weekend at Grandma’s house. In the evening, she packed to leave.

Fu Xianqing and Gu Mushi stopped her, saying: “It’s already seven. Why leave? Stay here tonight. The driver can take you to work tomorrow.”

Gu Feiran: “No, it’s far from the hospital. I’d have to rush tomorrow morning. Bye.”

She walked off with her backpack, not looking back.

Fu Xianqing and Gu Mushi watched Xiao Ran’s back reluctantly, wishing she’d stay.

Fu Ruanyi came over, arms crossed, and said: “When Xiao Ran graduated high school and wanted to apply to medical university, you both fully supported her. Now you’re so reluctant. Why bother back then?”

Gu Mushi lightly slapped the back of her head, saying: “You supported it too back then.”

“Ouch,” Fu Ruanyi ducked, covering her head, frowning: “I’m over thirty, Mom. Why do you still hit my head?”

Gu Mushi: “So what? I’ll always be your mom.”

Fu Ruanyi: “…”

Gu Feiran walked down the main building’s steps, took out her phone, and messaged Jiang Ci: I’m going home. You coming tonight?

Jiang Ci had just left the company, planning to go home. Seeing Dr. Gu’s message, she replied without hesitation: Coming.

Gu Feiran: Hmm.

—

Jiang Ci floored the gas to Dr. Gu’s place. As she neared, she glanced out the car window.

The sign was lit.

Both messaged and headed there. Gu Feiran was farther away, and with city center traffic, it took the driver over forty minutes to reach the complex’s parking lot.

The car stopped at the elevator. Gu Feiran grabbed her bag, opened the back door, and walked toward Jiang Ci.

The driver left after the door closed.

Jiang Ci heard the door shut, thinking it was someone else. When she looked up and saw Dr. Gu, she quickly put away her phone and walked over, saying: “I thought you weren’t coming back tonight and was about to go home.”

Gu Feiran: “I wasn’t planning to.”

Jiang Ci, puzzled: “Then why did you?”

“Let’s go up first,” Gu Feiran didn’t answer right away, walked to the elevator, and Jiang Ci followed obediently.

When the elevator arrived, they stepped in. Jiang Ci held up a packed noodle box, saying: “Have you eaten dinner? I got this from that small diner you often go to. I bought one portion, added a braised egg and chicken claw.”

Gu Feiran glanced at it: “I ate before coming. Not hungry. You eat.”

“Okay.”

Jiang Ci meant to get two portions but worried Dr. Gu might have eaten, so she got one.

Good thing she asked, or she’d have bought too much.

At home, Gu Feiran went to her room to shower and tidy up.

Jiang Ci ate at the dining table. Aunt Liu kindly poured her a glass of water.

Last time, Jiang Ci ate too much and threw up, embarrassing herself at Dr. Gu’s place. But this diner’s noodles were really good—spicy but not greasy, with rich broth clearly made from big bones. The taste was great.

After eating, Jiang Ci cleaned up the trash, went to the master bedroom for pajamas, and showered in the guest room.

By the time they finished, it was nine-thirty, almost ten.

Gu Feiran saw her take off her shoes, lift the blanket, and crawl into bed to sleep, asking: “Dr. Jiang booked you a top domestic gland specialist to check your gland condition?”

“Yeah,” Jiang Ci lay flat, hands clasped behind her head, yawning.

Dr. Gu’s bed and blanket were so comfortable, she always wanted to sleep. It was like a cure for insomnia.

Gu Feiran looked down at her: “What do you think?”

Jiang Ci looked up at Dr. Gu, sleepy and unclear, saying: “Think what? I didn’t want to go, but Little Aunt worked hard to get this specialist, so I’ll check it out.”

Gu Feiran frowned: “I mean, if you get checked and even the top gland specialist can’t cure your gland abnormality, what do you think?”

Jiang Ci: “I don’t think much. There are so many incurable diseases in the world. Thinking too much won’t help. My condition’s not bad. As long as it doesn’t flare up, I’m fine. Even if it does, a few suppressant shots will do.”

“Will do?” Gu Feiran’s tone sharpened.

Jiang Ci, guilty, pulled her hands back, tugged the blanket to her chin, showing eight fingers, and said: “Though flare-ups have risks with suppressants, last time it worked.”

Gu Feiran: “You must think you’ll live forever.”

Jiang Ci rolled toward Dr. Gu, stretched her arms from the blanket to hug her legs, patted gently, and murmured: “It’s fine, don’t worry. You have to wake up early for work. Sleep. We’ll talk after the checkup.”

Soon, she fell asleep, her hand no longer patting.

Gu Feiran sighed, closing her eyes. Opening them, she saw Jiang Ci sleeping soundly and sighed again. A good mindset was nice, but what if the results were bad?

—

Jiang Ci’s flight was at seven in the evening. She drove to the airport after four, stopping by the hospital to see Dr. Gu. A nurse said Dr. Gu just went into an emergency surgery and might take one or two hours.

Hearing this, Jiang Ci left the hospital, messaging her on WeChat.

Jiang Ci: Came to the hospital, but the nurse said you’re in surgery. Can’t talk in person, so I’m telling you now—I’m heading to the airport. I’ll message when I’m back.

After sending, Jiang Ci drove to the airport.

She slept on the plane until landing and taking the shuttle bus. Only then did she see Dr. Gu’s reply.

Dr. Gu: If you need, I can go with you.

Jiang Ci stared at the message for a long time until a staff member reminded her the terminal was here, and she could get off.

Jiang Ci slowly put away her phone, smiling: “Okay.”

The building’s lights reflected, making her eyes sparkle like a flowing galaxy.

Jiang Ci grabbed her luggage, left the airport, and took the hotel’s shuttle. On the way, she replied to Dr. Gu: Okay.

The next morning at nine-thirty, Jiang Ci arrived at the hospital.

Little Aunt booked her an SVIP appointment. Staff took her for scans, with machines checking her neck gland for about an hour. Jiang Ci finally rested and drank water.

After two more hours, she got the scans. A staff member led her to the specialist’s office, knocking and saying: “Miss Jiang, please come in.”

Jiang Ci: “Okay.”

They entered, and the staff handed the scans to Dr. Han, saying: “Dr. Han, these are the patient’s scans.”

Dr. Han took them: “Alright, I got it.”

The staff left, and the office became quiet.

Jiang Ci silently watched Dr. Han. Her hair was gray, she wore reading glasses, but her eyes were sharp, like an authoritative expert. Would Dr. Gu look like this when old?

About ten minutes later, Dr. Han put down the scans, saying: “I know you.”

Jiang Ci wasn’t surprised: “Hmm.”

Dr. Han’s gaze was intense: “Don’t you want to ask why I know you?”

Jiang Ci replied: “You’re a highly authoritative gland expert, and I’m a rare patient with a gland abnormality. With your experience, it’s natural you know me.”

Dr. Han chuckled, surprised by the young woman’s frankness, and said: “I’ve studied your case for years and wanted to research it, but various reasons prevented it. I reviewed your scans and detailed report. Compared to earlier results, your pheromone levels have slightly changed. You’re no longer a pheromone-deficient, gland-deficient patient.”

Jiang Ci: “So, is there a chance for a cure?”

Dr. Han shook her head: “Don’t know. Your case is special and needs long-term observation and consultation. If you’re willing, I’d love to be your primary doctor.”

Jiang Ci politely declined: “Sorry, I’m not interested. If there’s no cure, I’ll leave.”

She stood up as she spoke.

Dr. Han quickly called out, standing too: “Miss Jiang, if you agree, I can be your long-term primary doctor. With our hospital’s technology and resources, we’ll surely cure you.”

Jiang Ci: “No need, thanks for your kindness. I’m fine as is. I’ll go.”

Jiang Ci nodded slightly, about to leave, then remembered her scans and report. She turned back, packed them into her bag, and left.

From the hospital, Jiang Ci returned to the hotel, packed, and booked a same-day flight back to Linjiang.

After landing, she messaged Dr. Gu and Little Aunt.

Jiang Ci: Little Aunt, I’m back.

Jiang Ci to Dr. Gu: I landed.

Jiang Lan was eating a surgical meal, and Gu Feiran was reviewing a consent form when they got the messages.

Jiang Lan saw it, lost her appetite, and asked: What did the expert say? Any chance of a cure?

Jiang Ci: No, not only that, she wanted to make me her long-term research subject.

Jiang Lan: …Damn it.

Gu Feiran: What did she say?

Jiang Ci: Said my pheromone levels changed, and I’m no longer pheromone-deficient or gland-deficient.

Gu Feiran: And then?

Jiang Ci: Then she wanted to be my long-term primary doctor to treat me. I heard that and left.

Gu Feiran: Long-term primary doctor, research subject?

Jiang Ci chuckled: Dr. Gu is smart.

Gu Feiran: If so, come back first.

Jiang Ci: Hmm, I’m back.

That evening, after work, Jiang Ci and Aunt Liu picked them up, and they went to a restaurant to eat and talk.

Liu Xiting complained: “These experts are unreliable, using others as test subjects for themselves.”

Jiang Lan looked at Jiang Ci across the table, guilty: “Xiao Ci, sorry for making you feel wronged.”

Jiang Ci smiled: “What are you saying, Little Aunt? No need to apologize. If not for your hard work booking this, I wouldn’t know my pheromone levels improved. It means my condition’s getting better.”

“Right,” Liu Xiting comforted Jiang Lan: “We don’t have to think so negatively. A change in pheromone levels means Xiao Ci isn’t pheromone-deficient or gland-deficient anymore. Maybe with luck, she’ll have a second differentiation and become an S-class alpha.”

Jiang Ci nodded: “Yeah, yeah.”

Jiang Lan, worried: “You two have such good mindsets. There’s no other way now, so I can only hope you’re right. Xiao Ci must live a long life.”

Jiang Ci: “Don’t worry, Little Aunt. I will.”

After dinner, the four split up.

Liu Xiting took Jiang Lan, and Gu Feiran took Jiang Ci.

On the road, Jiang Ci drove, glanced at Dr. Gu in the passenger seat, and said: “You barely talked during dinner?”

Gu Feiran: “Didn’t know what to say.”

Jiang Ci comforted her: “Don’t be so pessimistic. I’m fine now, right here with you.”

Gu Feiran glanced at her, her expression dim.

The car fell silent.

Seeing her so worried, Jiang Ci pulled over at a temporary parking spot, unbuckled, got out, walked to the passenger side, opened the door, leaned on the seat, met her eyes, and slowly leaned in for a kiss.

Jiang Ci gave a light kiss, quickly pulled back, looked into her eyes, and said: “Last time it flared up, I got mad and didn’t test with you. Sorry. Next time, no matter what, I’ll come to you to test. Also, Dr. Gu, compared to your sad look now, I prefer your cold, angry face. So stop frowning—it’s not pretty. I’m fine, no problems at all.”

She leaned her forehead against hers, kissed again, lingering longer this time.

Gu Feiran kept her eyes open at first, but as the kiss deepened, she parted her lips, responding, and closed her eyes.

Beep, beep. While kissing, a car behind them honked wildly.

They snapped back to reality.

The passenger in the car behind stopped honking, lowered the window, leaned out, and shouted: “You can’t park here long, don’t you know? You lovebirds, kiss at home. Why kiss on the roadside? Don’t you know someone here just got dumped? So inconsiderate, boo-hoo, you’re bullying me, boo-hoo.”

The person started crying mid-rant.

Gu Feiran blushed, pushed Jiang Ci out, pulled the passenger door, and slammed it shut.

Jiang Cinił

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Jiang Ci: “Hmm…”

“Sorry, sorry, my friend’s drunk and heartbroken. She didn’t mean it. Really sorry,” the driver of the car got out, apologizing, and pushed her friend back into the seat.

Jiang Ci stood up and looked over, saying: “It’s fine. We parked too long. Sorry.”

As Jiang Ci was about to leave, the drunk woman lowered the window again and shouted: “Hey, beauty, you’re pretty. Wanna add my WeChat before you go? I don’t mind you having a girlfriend. We can 3…”

“Mmph, mmph!”

Before she finished, her friend covered her mouth, apologizing frantically: “So sorry, she’s drunk. Don’t mind her, haha.”

Jiang Ci glanced back a few times, got in the car, and drove off.

—

About a week later, Jiang Ci got a reply from Gu Mushi. She agreed to be their company’s technical consultant for 1% of the profits, as discussed.

Jiang Ci was very willing, but when she told the chairman, his face looked off.

Noticing, Jiang Ci got nervous and asked: “Do you have any thoughts on this Gu Mushi?”

Qian Ying: “No thoughts. Just do it. Also, outside work, stay away from Gu Mushi. And keep an eye on the technical staff. Don’t let her poach them. It’d be a big loss for us.”

Jiang Ci nodded seriously: “Okay, I understand.”

Though she didn’t know why the chairman told her to stay away from Gu Mushi, the latter part made sense. With Gu Mushi’s reputation and ability, poaching a few people would be easy.

After signing the contract, Jiang Ci took Gu Mushi to the R&D workshop. Since it was announced, everyone warmly welcomed her, almost enthusiastically, and work enthusiasm rose nearly 100% compared to before.

Jiang Ci didn’t know much about tech, so she listened and memorized what she could.

She’d study more later.

While listening, her phone rang in her pocket with a voice announcement. She reflexively covered it and walked to a quiet spot to answer.

Caller: “Hello, Miss Alpha Jiang. Three days until the 22nd. Please register your marriage soon, or you’ll face a five-million fine.”

Jiang Ci: “Okay, I know.”