It was getting dark. Even though it was past the time to get off work, Su Zhehan did not move. He still sat in the leather chair at his desk, waiting quietly.Finally, his phone rang. "Mr. Su, I've sorted out all the information and emailed it to you.""Okay," said Su Zhehan as he opened his inbox and read the information.However, his face turned increasingly pale as he read the information.There was not much information. After all, it had only been such a short time, but it contained what he wanted to know.The ring finger on her right hand was... indeed gone!Besides that, she had not been having a good time in the mental hospital throughout these years. Xia Huan would go to the mental hospital several times a month, but Xia Xi would ‘harm herself’ every time after Xia Huan left and needed medical treatment. The information did not state whether Xia Xi had really self-harmed or it as an excuse to explain her injuries. However, Su Zhehan was no fool. He could figure out wh
The nurse did it out of habit and did not think much about it. After all, Xia Huan had asked her to do that to Xia Xi many times when she was here.As time passed, the nurses stopped treating Xia Xi like a human being and sometimes took their anger out on her when they were in a bad mood.However, Su Zhehan's expression froze and his brows furrowed when he watched the nurse hit Xia Xi.Even though he had nothing but hatred for the woman now, he did not want to see someone else beat her like that!"That's enough!" Su Zhehan raised his left hand and violently pushed the nurse away.The nurse staggered as she was pushed aside. She said with shock, "Mr. Su!"However, Su Zhehan ignored her. He just stared at the person biting his right hand.His hand was bleeding from the bite, and red blood ran down her mouth as it dripped onto the white bedsheet. Su Zhehan finally saw the eyes covered by the frizzy hair.‘Her eyes...' Xia Xi's eyes were not as bright as they used to be. Those ey
The name was a pain to him every time he thought of it!"Why did you betray me? Why... did you have to fall in love with Nanting? Xia Xi... You've lost your mind, but you lost it for Nanting. You... brought all this upon yourself!"'Yes, she brought it upon herself. Therefore, I don't have to feel guilty even if she’s miserable!'Su Zhehan told himself...."What? He went over and met Xia Xi?" Xia Huan's expression changed after she received the call.Zhehan had never visited Xia Xi over the years, but he unexpectedly went to the hospital today.'Why would Zhehan go there?'Xia Huan's mind suddenly flashed back to Xia Xi's so-called former friend she had met there a few days ago. 'Does this have anything to do with the people I saw that day?'After Zhehan met Xia Xi, will he…’A sudden fear rose in Xia Huan's heart.She had witnessed how much Zhehan loved Xia Xi back then. Back then, Zhehan had ignored her no matter how much she loved him!If it had not been for what had ha
Xia Huan's expression changed. "Zhehan, what are you talking about? I... I don't understand. Did someone gossip to you and slander me? Xia Xi's my sister. How could I have someone punch and kick her?"Su Zhehan looked up indifferently. "How can you not understand? Of course, you understand. You did this because she's your sister.""You..." Xia Huan's expression changed again."She always had you under her thumb. Even after she got out of prison, she still had you under her thumb. It would be a great joke to say you two have some sisterly affection for each other. You visited her several times a month over the years, and she would be covered in injuries every time you left. Do you still think someone slandered you?" Su Zhehan said coldly.Xia Huan widened her eyes and felt as if the man had seen through her.She thought he was indifferent to Xia Xi, but it turned out that he had already investigated everything and knew everything very well."Yes, we have no sisterly affection for
She was frank.Shen Weifang smiled. "I've been cynical. It's indeed a blessing to be your friend, Mrs. Yi.""You should treat your friends the way you want to be treated. I'm willing to do so much for my friends because they had gone out of their way to help me back then," said Ling Yiran.Shen Weifang smiled. "Then I wish you good luck, Mrs. Yi!""Thank you," said Ling Yiran. Then, she turned around and began looking for her target.She had asked someone to look up Gong Beicheng's photos and basic information.Unlike his mild-mannered older brother, Gong Beicheng was solemn and stern. He was tough, but he doted on his wife, Zhang Yaer, who was a popular celebrity when she was younger.Due to her marriage to the Gong family afterward, Zhang Yaer retired from acting and became the wife of a wealthy man.Gong Beicheng and Zhang Yaer had remained deeply in love over the years. It was said that Gong Beicheng would calm down no matter how mad he was as long as Zhang Yaer consoled hi
Ling Yiran had done some research beforehand, so she specifically talked about how she balanced her career, marriage, and children to have more common topics to talk about with Zhang Yaer.Just then, a voice suddenly rang out. "I don't know if all this is true. Who on earth are you? What's your agenda for approaching Yaer at this party?"Ling Yiran turned her head and saw Xia Huan speaking.Xia Huan's eyes flickered with jealousy. Ling Yiran's elegant and luxurious outfit was worth a fortune.'She probably borrowed everything she’s wearing using some connections!' Xia Huan thought to herself. She remembered Ling Yiran as one of the three people who barged into Xia Xi's ward that day."Agenda?" Zhang Yaer and the rich wives nearby were surprised."Yeah." Xia Huan approached Zhang Yaer.What had happened between Xia Xi and Gong Nanting was suppressed by all three families. Although she was Xia Xi's sister, there was no permanent enemy in business. Moreover, she was the young madam
Ling Yiran was in no hurry to speak, but a voice beat her to it and said, "She doesn't have to lie. She can have as many luxury clothes and jewelry like these as she wants!"'This voice...' Ling Yiran froze. The people around her looked up, and surprise flickered in their eyes.The crown prince of the entertainment industry... was defending this woman!Not anyone could make the crown prince of the entertainment industry say such a thing. Could the woman have some unusual background?Ling Yiran turned around in a daze and looked behind her.It was a tall figure in a gray suit and a white shirt. He looked elegant and gentle. The handsome face and beautiful phoenix eyes attracted the attention of women around them.When those phoenix eyes gently looked up, one would not be able to stop thinking about the scene. The pair of phoenix eyes did not have their usual indifference and estrangement but contained a look of gentleness instead.Gu Lichen!Ling Yiran stared blankly at the ma
She was a bastard child for many years until Xia Xi's mother passed away. It was only then her mother succeeded in taking Xia Xi’s mother’s place, which officially made her the second heiress of the Xia family.Even so, she had always been ridiculed in high society.It was not until Xia Xi was admitted to a mental hospital that she could hold her head high.Xia Huan's face reddened, but she had no idea what to say all of a sudden. Zhang Yaer frowned a little after hearing ‘the eldest heiress of the Xia family’. After all, the person represented the Gong family's past scandal."It seems that you know things, Mrs. Zhang. How about I invite you and Mr. Zhang to come to my house sometime and help me see if the porcelain I bought some time ago is real?" Su Zhehan's voice suddenly rang out.The expression of Mrs. Zhang, who had mentioned the words just now, changed slightly before she said weakly, "I was just casually speaking. Don't mind it, Mr. Su.""Some things are better left unsai
He clenched his jaw and felt his teeth ache. 'Yeah, she’s broken up with me. She has every right to find a new boyfriend, but... the thought of her smiling at another man, and kissing and hugging him makes me uncomfortable.’ Gu Lichen could not help feeling irritated."You can't find one! Do you think you can find another man like me to love when you love me so much?" he said.Zhong Keke retorted with a slightly red face, "You... You're too confident. Who are you to say I can't find one? I love you now, but I can slowly get over you. Besides, I don't need to find a man like you in the future. I just need to find an ordinary man with a good personality who treats me well! I’ll give him all my heart, and he’ll do the same!"It was more like she was telling herself that.'Yes, I can move on from him. I can do it!'However, her words seemed to have provoked him as he turned the steering wheel sharply, slammed on the brakes, and pulled over at the roadside.She was thrown forward and
The fact Zhong Keke accepted was that she feared she would love him more and more!When Yi Jinli and Gu Lichen returned to the ward, Ling Yiran was still chatting with Zhong Keke about the children, not only the new baby but also the triplets."Alright, Lichen and I are going home first. Yiran, have a good rest. I'll visit you and the baby again next time," Zhong Keke said and got up after seeing the exhaustion on Ling Yiran's face.Ling Yiran replied, "Okay. I'll let you meet my triplets next time.""Sure."After Zhong Keke and Gu Lichen left, Yi Jinli lay on Ling Yiran's bed and said, "If you're sleepy, sleep first. The doctor said you need more rest."Ling Yiran said, "I'm a little sleepy, but I had a nice chat with Keke today. Jin, you know what? I think it's great that Lichen has fallen in love with Keke. Keke's a wonderful woman, and Lichen has finally found his happily ever after."She said as she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.Looking at his wife's sleeping fac
"Thank you! It's a good painting, and I like it very much. I didn't expect you to draw my daughter like that.""I saw the baby when I came to the hospital that day, so I remembered," said Zhong Keke."I heard from Jin that you and Lichen both came to the hospital that day. I didn't scare you, did I?" said Ling Yiran.Zhong Keke smiled softly, "All that matters is that you're safe. Being alive is better than anything."The two women chatted while the two men looked at each other. Then, Yi Jinli said, "Lichen, let's go get some air."The two men got up and walked out of the ward.Zhong Keke looked uneasily at the ward door.Ling Yiran said, "They’ll be back soon. Don't worry. My Jin won't kidnap Lichen."Zhong Keke smiled, knowing that Yi Jinli probably had not told Ling Yiran about what happened that day."By the way, how are you and Lichen's relationship? Does he treat you well?" Ling Yiran asked."He treats me well." It was true. He treated her well. He would give her everyt
He and Song Qingyao were not even friends."You don't have to explain this to me," said Zhong Keke. They had broken up, and she did not need these explanations.Besides, she knew better than anyone that he had always been in love with Yiran.Thinking of Yiran, Zhong Keke said, "I want to go to the hospital to see Yiran. Can I?" The last time she visited Yiran, Yiran was still unconscious, so she wanted to check on her.Hesitation flashed across Gu Lichen's face."Don't worry. I won't say anything to trigger Yiran. I’ll still pretend to be your girlfriend in front of Yiran. If Yiran asks you, you can say we're doing quite well. When Yiran has recovered, I can make an excuse to say we've broken up. Of course, I can take all the blame. For example, I thought being with you attracted too much attention, or I couldn’t get used to being with you, or I had fallen for someone else—"Before she could finish speaking, she was suddenly pulled into a wide embrace.His hands held her tightly
Zhou Xinmian: [I said you were living with Gu Lichen now. Then they said nothing and left readily.]"..."Zhou Xinmian: [Did you block their phone numbers? They said you're not answering your phone.]Zhong Keke: [Yeah.]She should have blocked her uncle's family's phone numbers long ago. Even blocking them now was considered late!Zhou Xinmian: [Well done! But didn’t they try calling you using another phone number?]Zhong Keke: [They did. But as soon as they spoke and I heard their voices, I hung up and blocked their phone numbers.]In other words, she did not give them a chance to talk.She did not want to listen to what they had to say anyway. They had worn out the last of her affection.Zhou Xinmian: [Have you made up your mind this time?]Zhong Keke: [I’ll just consider that my grandparents only gave birth to my father!]In other words, she no longer considered her uncle and his family her family!Zhou Xinmian: [You should have done that long ago! They told me Gu Lichen
It was why he had said such things at the time to keep the woman from leaving!"Maybe I've liked you since then." It probably started earlier than he thought.Zhong Keke's eyes watered as tears were about to pour out. She raised her hands and covered her eyes, "Gu Lichen, stop telling me such things!"Such things would only make her waver when her resolution was hard-won. Did he know how much determination and perseverance it took her to ask for a break-up and keep her distance from him to stop loving him when she loved him so much?Though her hands shielded her eyes, they could not stop the tears.His fingers pulled her hands away. "Alright, I'll stop. I'll stop talking. Don't cry."Her tears had always left him flustered.He hugged her and coaxed her. The indifference in his phoenix eyes had become affection.Zhong Keke finally stopped crying, but she still sniffled occasionally.Holding a tissue, Gu Lichen carefully wiped the tears from her face. After a moment, he said,
"Do you care about me?" She smiled bitterly. "That word isn’t only something you say but..." She did not continue speaking after a pause.However, he already knew what she was going to say.Gu Lichen turned pale. He knew that the incident at the comic fiesta was something that bothered her.He was the one who caused it!"Also, I think we'd better talk about the possibility of me getting pregnant!" she said."Okay, go ahead," he said as he asked the others in the living room to leave."Will you insist that I have the baby if I get pregnant?" she asked, looking at him."If you’re pregnant, I don't want to lose the baby," he said. He had never longed for children even though his parents had always wanted grandchildren, even if it was out of wedlock.However, such ideas had never occurred to him.Now, he wanted to have the baby because they would be... his baby with Keke!"Even if I don't want the baby, are you still going to stop me from having an abortion?" she asked.He was s
Even though he did not love her, she still thought she was a better candidate than Zhong Keke.However, to her disappointment, the way Gu Lichen looked at her was still icy."I'm not interested in you. The Song family you're so proud of will no longer exist in Shen City a year later. Perhaps the Song family can keep some things if you start planning now. Otherwise, you'll have nothing left."With that said, Gu Lichen left the ward, leaving Song Qingyao standing where she was in a daze.Other than reluctance, resentment, and jealousy, there was more shock and fear on her face.'Does Lichen intend to eradicate the Song family within a year? Is... Is he going that far for Zhong Keke? He doesn't love Zhong Keke, right? Why is he doing it? Why?' Unfortunately, no one could give her the answer.Gu Lichen walked out of the hospital and got into the car. He slowly closed his eyes as Song Qingyao's last words flashed through his mind.'It doesn't matter... even if I don't love her?'Kek
Song Qingyao's heart sank. Sure enough, he could find out anything he wanted to."Why did you do it?" Gu Lichen said coldly.Song Qingyao suddenly laughed. "You're asking me why? Gu Lichen, I’ve loved you for so many years. What do you think?""I wouldn't love you even if Zhong Keke didn't exist. If I wanted to fall for you, I would have done so from the beginning," said Gu Lichen.Song Qingyao's mouth was full of bitterness. She knew that!However, knowing was one thing. Her being reluctant and unwilling to accept it was a different matter!She shouted, "Why did you choose Zhong Keke? You love Ling Yiran because Ling Yiran saved your life when you were a child. What about Zhong Keke? Why her?"She accepted losing to Ling Yiran because she had never saved Lichen's life.However, how could she accept losing to Zhong Keke? "Because she's the one who saved me from the messy relationship," replied Gu Lichen."What do you mean?" Song Qingyao was puzzled.Instead of explaining, he