Seeing that Ji Yu erged unscathed, Song Xuan was utterly despondent. She had never imagined that all her painstaking efforts would amount to nothing, like drawing water with a sieve.
"Why are you still alive? They clearly promised they’d get rid of you cleanly and thoroughly. But they failed to deliver on their word. I just can’t understand why you’re so impossible to deal with."
She was now teetering on the edge of madness. It was evident that her ntal state was highly unstable, and the jealousy in her heart burned fiercely.
"So this is your reason for trying to kill ? Just because of so petty romantic grievances? Is that why you’re so determined to stain your hands with blood?" Ji Yu had never imagined that soone could make such a drastic decision over matters of the heart.
"No, you wouldn’t understand. It’s not just about romance. It’s because you’re far too perfect. Everything in your life always goes so smoothly. How could I not be jealous?"
She had endured a miserable upbringing, yet Ji Yu had lived like a pampered princess. They both didn’t have parents, but Ji Yu sohow ended up with such a blessed life. Why was fate so unfair?
"No matter the circumstances, none of that is justification for you to harm . What you’ve done is utterly foolish, and I have nothing more to say to you. I just hope you can reflect on your actions moving forward."
Ji Yu didn’t care about what would happen next; she simply wanted to understand why Song Xuan had acted this way. Now that she did, she found the reasoning absurd and laughable.
"Let’s consider this matter—with all the grievances between you two—settled once and for all. From now on, there will be no connection between the two of you."
She knew that Gu Qixiao had owed the woman a life debt in the past. This ti, however, it seed this ordeal had finally paid it off.
"Impossible! The bond between us will never be severed. He will always owe my brother a life, and I will always be my brother’s sister! You’re delusional if you think otherwise." Her smile turned grotesque with malice, and she was certain that events would never unfold as they hoped.
Ji Yu didn’t bother to argue further with her. She only wished that Song Xuan could eventually co to realize that there were limits to anyone’s tolerance.
"I have my bottom lines for everything I do. Since you’ve chosen to burn all bridges, there’s nothing more to discuss."
Gu Qixiao clearly didn’t want to engage with her anymore. This entire incident had laid bare exactly what kind of person Song Xuan was.
"Yu, let’s go ho."
He was visibly concerned about Ji Yu.
Even though nothing seed to have happened, being held captive for such a long ti warranted a trip to the hospital to check for any latent issues.
What if they had drugged her drink or sothing? That could ruin Ji Yu’s entire future.
"I do feel a bit uneasy. We should go to the hospital for a proper examination."
The incident had caused a significant stir, and many people were curious about its outco.
However, they were left disappointed. The results of the matter were never made public. All that was known was that Song Xuan disappeared after this.
Ji Yu was visibly unwell because of what had happened, so she decided to stay in the hospital and focus on recuperating.
"I wonder if this little one, after enduring so much, will arrive in this world safely." Ji Yu glanced at her slightly rounded belly, her gaze filled with maternal warmth.
She eagerly anticipated the arrival of this little life. Deep down, she knew that this child would be her true, blood-connected family.
While she knew that those around her cared deeply for her, she had always longed for soone who shared her blood to exist in this world.
Thankfully, the situation’s eventual resolution turned out to be a good one.
"Yu, I’m sorry. Once again, I failed to protect you. If I had done my job better, none of this would’ve happened—and it was even caused by people close to ."
He felt deeply guilty and regretful, wondering why he hadn’t resolved this matter more decisively in the first place. If only he had settled it properly back then, perhaps none of this trouble would have arisen.
"Gu Qixiao, you need to understand that not every problem is your fault. You’ve already been so indifferent and resolute during this whole ordeal. It’s her own issue for assuming you still harbored feelings—it’s not your problem."
There was no need to let this incident tornt their relationship any further. With their love so strong now, there was no point in placing bla.
"The most important thing is that we’re together and doing well. The past is the past—what’s the point of dwelling on it?"
There was no real need to keep ruminating over it. Besides, they had already reached an agreent on how to move forward.
"Yu, I just feel like I can’t go on like this anymore. If I keep showing rcy to those around , the consequences will only co back to hurt you. I can’t bear to watch you suffer before my eyes."
He resolved to never show leniency again in the future.
"This issue fundantally isn’t your fault. You’ve done more than enough. It was their delusions and selfishness that led to this outco. If you take responsibility for this, it’ll make feel guilty too."
Ji Yu hoped he could calm down and stop fixating on the matter.
With asured reflection, it beca clear that the incident was never their problem to begin with. They had no intention of courting trouble—Song Xuan’s malice had caused it all.
The two were in the middle of a heartfelt conversation when a noise ca from the doorway.
Ji Yu looked up and saw a familiar figure.
"Yu?" The other person was equally surprised, seemingly not expecting to see Ji Yu here.
Ji Yu hadn’t expected to et him again under such circumstances, either.
"Uncle Gu, long ti no see." Since they had already run into each other, greeting him—even if awkward—was unavoidable. Besides, there was nothing left to conceal about their connection.
Gu Qixiao seed puzzled as to why his father would know Ji Yu. His expression was full of confusion.
"Dad, what’s going on?" They didn’t seem to have any connection whatsoever. Even their professions were worlds apart.
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