Exclusive Love: Pampered by the Scheming Tycoon-Chapter 385 - 386: The Little Thing Got Drunk

"Uncle, I’m still so hot, what should I do? I want to take off another piece of clothing!" Tong Keke nestled in the man’s arms, blinking her big eyes pitifully. Feeling like her body’s temperature was still climbing, she pouted and asked, "Am I sick? It feels like I’m having symptoms of a fever. Uncle, can you check? Is my heartbeat really fast? Am I going to die?"

Gu Qianxi’s large hand was suddenly grabbed by Tong Keke when he was completely off guard.

Now, it wasn’t just Tong Keke who was feeling hot. Wearing only a shirt, Gu Qianxi also instantly started sweating.

"Keke, stop messing around. You’re not sick, you’re just drunk!" Gu Qianxi quickly withdrew his hand and, cradling the girl who had completely curled into his arms like a child, spoke reassuringly.

"So, I really can get drunk... What should I do, Uncle? Think of a way to save me!" Tong Keke had no choice but to admit that her tolerance for alcohol was truly terrible—horribly bad. She tilted her face upwards in pitiful appeal, looking visibly distressed.

"I’ll take you to bed to lie down for a bit. You’ll be fine in no time!" Gu Qianxi saw that her mouth was still capable of talking so much, which meant she wasn’t too intoxicated. Letting her sleep for a while should fix everything.

"Okay!" Tong Keke thought that sleeping would make things better and obediently listened to her uncle.

Gu Qianxi reached out and scooped her up, carrying her horizontally. She was so light that it tugged at his heartstrings.

He ascended the stairs steadily, bypassing his own bedroom, and entered the master bedroom with the best views. This room had originally been reserved for himself, but it had ended up becoming her princess room.

Gu Qianxi nudged the door open with his foot and gently laid the drunken and groggy Tong Keke onto the bed.

"Keke, don’t worry. Get some sleep, and you’ll feel better soon. Remember this lesson: drinking makes you feel miserable, so you’re not allowed to drink anymore, understand?" Gu Qianxi didn’t forget to lecture her, hoping she’d take this as a cautionary tale.

"Okay, I remember!" Tong Keke’s little face was flushed red, and she no longer had the energy to make a fuss. All she wanted was to lie quietly for a while.

"You sleep first. I’ll go downstairs to tidy up..."

"Uncle, don’t leave, okay? Stay here and keep me company. I’m scared of being alone!" Tong Keke suddenly reached out, her soft little hand tightly grasping his large palm. She held on firmly and wouldn’t let go: "Uncle, did you know that when you sent me to boarding school, I was scared for a long time? It felt like I was back at the orphanage. I’m really scared of being alone." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Gu Qianxi’s body jolted sharply. He stared in disbelief at the girl on the bed who looked so forlorn and pitiful.

Her words caused a dull ache in his chest.

"Why didn’t you tell me sooner that you’re afraid of being alone?" Gu Qianxi couldn’t help but sit down on the edge of the bed, reaching out to gently stroke her small head as he asked, feeling both guilty and heartbroken.

"I didn’t want to add to your burdens, Uncle. I know you sent me away because you were busy with work." Tong Keke lifted her beautiful eyes, looking into the deep, somber gaze of the man. She smiled bitterly and said, "I wanted you to see me as someone who’s capable of caring for herself. Otherwise, you’ll always see me as a child. But I’m not that little anymore!"

Gu Qianxi suddenly pulled her up from the bed, embracing her tightly in his arms.