บท 648: The Azure Sky Awaits the Preceding Rain, Like How I Wait for You (8)

His hair was slightly tousled and his face was pale.

Qin Zhi'ai hesitated for a moment but then she began rushing toward Gu Yusheng. She was some 15 feet away from him before he realized someone was approaching him. 

Gu Yusheng turned his head slightly and looked at Qin Zhi'ai. As their eyes met, she stopped in her tracks.

They stared at each other in silence for what seemed a very long time.

A puzzled Nanny Zhang finally broke the silence. She had been standing in a corner and said, "Young Master, may I ask who this is?" 

Gu Yusheng's eyes fluttered lightly. Straightening his back, he walked toward Qin Zhi'ai.

Seeing him move, Qin Zhi'ai returned to her senses and started to walk toward him, as well. Without waiting for him to speak, she expressed her concern.

"Are you alright?"

Not responding to her question, Gu Yusheng gazed fervently at her chiseled face and, without warning, he extended his arm and grabbed her hand.