[Against the Current] A Pair of Lovers

When did these fanciful thoughts begin? When did these feelings take root? Like fine veins of blood, they wrapped around his heart, nourished by his lifeblood. They lay dormant in ordinary times, but the moment they were touched, the pain pierced straight through him. Gu Yin watched coldly from the sidelines. Gu Baoqiong waited for him to make his decision. How had he taken so long to understand? This story grew out of Gu Xichao's line to Ying Lvhe: "I have no master." Let's say he learned martial arts on his own through sheer talent. But Gu Xichao claims to have the brilliance of Guan Zhong and Yue Yi. Surely he must have at least a tenth of their ability? Why was reading the preserve of the upper classes? Because books were expensive. Gu Xichao dares to claim he knows the heavens above and the earth below. How many books would he have had to read to be so confident? Even a famous courtesan couldn't afford to support him. This story is based on a hypothetical scenario. It definitely isn't canon, so I haven't gone out of my way to make it fit the original series. My other Gu Xichao fanfic: Theme: