The Long Chase For The President's Spouse

Chp. 74

Chapter 74: Life on the Road (2)

"What are you looking at?" Gu Zhun gave Zhang Heng a sidelong glance, fully aware of the latter's improper intentions. After all, this was not the first time he had to deal with such looks from Zhang Heng. But things were different now; although he used to be unfazed by the way Zhang Heng looked at him during swimming classes seven years ago, he was all too aware of the ravenous hunger in Zhang Heng's eyes now.

"I'm keeping a lookout for you."

After a pause, Gu Zhun retorted, "... There's no need..."

"No, it's exactly what you need," Zhang Heng returned glibly.

...

Eventually, Zhang Heng walked to one side to 'stand guard' with his back to Gu Zhun. However, with chills running down his back, Gu Zhun could not shake off the feeling that Zhang Heng was still stealing peeks at him.

"Can't you stand a little further?" he could not help but ask, though he was too embarrassed to explain that his self-consciousness was making it difficult for him to let go despite his bursting bladder.

Zhang Heng would never miss any opportunity to mess with Gu Zhun. "Why?" he asked teasingly.

"I... well... you're too close and I can't pee..."

Zhang Heng burst into laughter immediately. "You really like me, don't you? You like me so much you've become hypersensitive to me, haven't you?"

Gu Zhun smacked Zhang Heng to shut him up. "It's none of your business!" he snapped. Zhang Heng shut up immediately in response. He could see that Gu Zhun was really angry – it was the kind of anger he saw whenever he broke Gu Zhun's concentration by giving his worksheets a sudden flip just as he was about to crack a practice question.

Zhang Heng finally gave in and moved further away to keep watch with his back firmly turned to Gu Zhun. However, regardless of the distance Zhang Heng managed to put between them, the sound of Gu Zhun relieving himself was still loud and clear to both of them in the silence of the night. As Zhang Heng's mind filled with happy fantasies, Gu Zhun became increasingly embarrassed.

Thus, the incident was ultimately concluded in a speedy manner with very different feelings from both parties.

After they returned to the RV, they continued their journey into the countryside. Although there was not much to see in the night, glimpses of scenery in the dark seemed to tug at the distant memories in the depths of Gu Zhun's mind. The surroundings felt familiar despite his inability to recognize where they were. All he knew was that they were driving through a valley on a road that wound through the mountains.

"How are you feeling?" Zhang Heng asked, wondering if Gu Zhun was excited about meeting his father, or if he was beginning to regret agreeing to this trip.

Lowering his head, Gu Zhun felt his heartbeat racing in his chest. It was impossible to tell how he really felt, torn as he was between fear and excitement. One moment, he was feeling the excitement of watching a soap bubble about to pop, and the next moment, he was filled with the terror of being near a balloon that was about to burst.

Although he was afraid of the things to come after meeting his father, Gu Zhun eventually replied, "You told me I could depend on you for everything."

Zhang Heng smiled contentedly. "Indeed. There's nothing to be afraid of when I'm with you."

Gu Zhun nodded.

They fell silent after the exchange. Worried that Zhang Heng might doze off without someone to keep him company, Gu Zhun forced himself to stay awake. Since he was not much of a talker, he turned on the radio instead. The station was playing Tan Weiwei's 'If There Is A Next Life'. As the warm, relaxing melody began drifting from the speakers, Gu Zhun started humming along —— 'When the migratory flock returns...'