Chapter 127 Hope, You Buried Me with Your Own Hands

The room was dimly lit.

He threw her onto the soft bed. Before Gu Xingnian could react, the man's tall figure had already pressed down on her.

Fu Beichen knelt on one knee on the bed, looking down at her. His slender fingers slowly and methodically unbuttoned his shirt, one button, two buttons...

A dangerous glint flashed in those deep eyes, giving the impression of a big bad wolf about to devour a little white rabbit.

"You, you stay away!" Gu Xingnian suddenly felt a little scared and scrambled to the edge of the bed, wishing she could disappear into the ground immediately.

Fu Beichen's thin lips curled into a playful smile, his unfathomable eyes fixed on her: "What, are you chickening out now? Don't want to get married?"

His voice was deep and husky, like a feather scratching at her eardrums.

Gu Xingnian shook her head like a rattle drum, her face turning deathly pale.

Her startled, deer-like appearance pleased him, and Fu Beichen's slight displeasure vanished instantly.

"Come here." He lazily beckoned with his finger, but his tone carried an unquestionable command.

Gu Xingnian shook her head violently, her small lips tightly pursed, with an expression of unyielding defiance.

Fu Beichen's eyes suddenly turned cold, as if they had been tempered with ice: "You dare to find me male concubines? Who gave you the guts, huh?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a sense of impending doom.

Before Gu Xingnian could explain, he had already stretched out his long arm, accurately grabbed her slender ankle, and pulled her back forcefully!

"Ah—!" Gu Xingnian screamed as she was uncontrollably dragged back.

Her calf slammed against the edge of the bed, causing her to gasp in pain.

"Will you dare to do it again next time?" Fu Beichen leaned down, his nose almost touching hers.

The hot breath sprayed onto her face, carrying a strong masculine scent.

Gu Xingnian shook her head frantically, "No, no! It was just a joke!"

At this point, she was in a vulnerable position and could not confront them directly.

A triumphant smile flashed across Fu Beichen's eyes before he released his grip on her.

He picked her up again and strode towards the balcony.

The night breeze was cool, ruffling her hair.

Fu Beichen held her in his arms and sat with her on the large recliner. His arms were like iron clamps, tightly binding her waist and making her unable to move.

Gu Xingnian froze, her back pressed against his warm chest, where she could clearly feel his strong heartbeat.

"Let me go..." she struggled softly, her heart pounding. What kind of trouble was this man up to?

Fu Beichen lowered his head, his warm lips brushing against her earlobe, his deep, magnetic voice booming in her ear: "Don't move."

"If you move again, I really won't be polite."

His tone was languid, threatening, and subtly ambiguous.

Gu Xingnian immediately chickened out and didn't dare to move again.

This man wears a cold mask; he's all about thrills! Things seem to have changed between her and Mr. Xi.

After a long while, Fu Beichen spoke again, his voice incredibly gentle, as if he were a completely different person, softly coaxing, "Tell me, what happened, hmm?"

That gentle, lingering tone, like a feather, lightly brushed against her heart.

Gu Xingnian's nose stung with tears, and she sniffled pitifully, her voice thick with nasal emotion: "She...she was seriously injured..."

"Can't be saved?" Fu Beichen's voice was devoid of emotion.

"She's been saved..." Gu Xingnian's voice choked with emotion, "but she lost a lot of blood."

The thought of Sheng Weiwei covered in wounds made her heart clench as if an invisible hand was gripping it, causing her great distress!

"You know her?" Fu Beichen asked, his tone tinged with surprise.

Gu Xingnian nodded, her voice muffled, "Yes, it's Weiwei."

Upon hearing this, Fu Beichen's body stiffened almost imperceptibly.

Sheng Weiwei? I really didn't expect this woman to come to Maduli too. What is she doing here causing trouble? Fu Beichen frowned slightly.

Fu Beichen gently patted her back, speaking softly in a tone that soothes a child.

"She'll get better gradually, don't worry too much. Okay?"

Gu Xingnian gave a muffled "hmm," and feeling his steady heartbeat, her mood seemed to calm down a bit.

Fu Beichen rested his chin on the top of her head, his voice carrying a strange, distant quality.

Life is unpredictable; you never know whether tomorrow or an accident will come first. I once heard a story that the person who buried you in your past life will become your husband in this life.

His voice was very soft, as if he were telling a legend that had nothing to do with him.

"If...if I die someday," he paused, his voice becoming slightly hoarse, "I hope it's you who buries me. That way, in the next life, I can...marry you!"

He spoke casually, yet it was like a boulder thrown into Gu Xingnian's heart, stirring up countless waves.

Gu Xingnian suddenly raised her head and stared blankly at him.

Under the moonlight, his handsome profile was sharply defined, and his eyes were so deep they seemed to draw people in.

She never imagined that such fatalistic words would come from Fu Beichen's mouth.

"Mr. Xi... are you alright?" she asked tentatively.

Fu Beichen looked down at her, a handsome smile curving his lips, a mischievous glint in his eyes:

"What? Didn't you always say you wanted to marry me? Now that I'm giving you the chance, you don't want it anymore?"

His warm breath brushed against her cheek, carrying his unique, refreshing scent.

Gu Xingnian suddenly coughed to salvage her composure.

"How could I possibly win against those two grown men?" The raised voice was clearly an attempt to mask his unease.

Fu Beichen suddenly laughed, "Or, you can compete with them. You have more leverage than them, so I'll let you get in through connections!"

Taking advantage of his momentary lapse in attention, Gu Xingnian broke free from his embrace and then kicked him.

Fu Beichen: "..."

She said playfully, "I wonder if Mr. Xi has ever heard of a place in the world where there is a very special way to express your love: if you love someone, you kick them."

Fu Beichen was taken aback for a moment, then said, "I understand. I appreciate Miss NOVA's love!"

He grinned mischievously, "Now, I'd like to do my part too."

He stood up, his tall figure approaching her.

Gu Xingnian wasn't stupid; she ran away in a flash!

Suddenly, blood dripped from Fu Beichen's nose, and he rushed into the bathroom!

...

The next day, Sheng Weiwei finally woke up.

She struggled to open her heavy eyelids, and the first thing she saw was Zhan Xiao's handsome face with its sharp features.

He lay beside her, fast asleep, his large hand tightly holding her small one, conveying a constant stream of warmth.

Sheng Weiwei moved around and felt that the pain in her body seemed to have lessened a lot, no longer as excruciating as before.

She subconsciously raised her other hand, and the blood-red bracelet on her wrist stung her eyes once again.

This isn't a dream! My brother really came!

She gently moved the fingers he was holding.

Almost at the same time, Zhan Xiao's sharp, hawk-like eyes suddenly opened, his gaze clear and bright, without a trace of the drowsiness of just waking up.

He quickly sat up, reached out and touched Sheng Weiwei's forehead, his brows relaxing: "Hmm, the fever has finally subsided."

His voice carried a hint of barely perceptible fatigue; the woman had been having nightmares all night, which had really worn him out.

Sheng Weiwei turned her face away somewhat embarrassedly, her voice still a little hoarse: "Where...where is this?"

Zhan Xiao spoke calmly: "Tianshui Peak. The hot springs and air here are perfect for healing."

After saying that, he stood up and walked straight out, leaving behind a tall and straight back.

Sheng Weiwei watched his retreating figure, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

A short while later, the door creaked open.

Gu Xingnian rushed in like a gust of wind, her face filled with undisguised worry.

"Niannian?" Sheng Weiwei thought she was seeing things, her eyes widening in disbelief as she struggled to get up.

"Hey, don't move!" Gu Xingnian rushed to the bedside in three steps and quickly pressed her down. "Be careful not to touch the wound!"

"Gu Xingnian! You damned woman!" Upon seeing who it was, Sheng Weiwei's tears instantly streamed down her face. She grabbed Gu Xingnian's hand. "That day in the arena... why didn't you save me! I thought... I thought I'd never see you again! Waaah... I almost died!"

Gu Xingnian was taken aback by her sudden accusation.

The arena? She had absolutely no recollection of it!

Sheng Weiwei cried for a while before finally stopping, sobbing. Suddenly, as if she remembered something, her eyes lit up: "Niannian! I saw my brother! He's still alive!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xingnian's heart tightened, and she hurriedly asked, "Brother? Where is he? Tell me quickly!"

Sheng Weiwei sniffed and recounted in broken sentences how she was kidnapped and how her brother rescued her.

Gu Xingnian listened quietly, occasionally patting her back gently to comfort her.

After Sheng Weiwei finished speaking, she pulled her into her arms and gently comforted her, "It's alright, it's all over now. You're safe now. Once you've recovered, I'll send someone to take you home, and I'll go find my brother too."

"No!" Sheng Weiwei immediately retorted, grabbing her arm with a determined look in her eyes. "I won't go alone! Niannian, you have to come with me! Let's get out of this awful place!"

Zhan Xiao, who was standing outside the door and about to bring in the medicine bowl, paused when he heard the word "leave." His fingers tightened slightly as he held the bowl, and he felt a strange unease in his heart.

Gu Xingnian went downstairs to get her medicine and ran into Yang Lin rushing out of the side hall with a strange expression.

She ran over, "Master, what's wrong?"

Looking up, I saw Mr. Xi buttoning his shirt, as if he had just taken it off.

This is……?

Yang Lin held her hand, his tone somewhat urgent, "Girl, I need to go back to the lab. I'm leaving today."

He looked back at Mr. Xi and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Xi, could you send someone to take me to the airport?"

"Alright!" Fu Beichen walked out. Although the old man didn't say anything, from his expression, he could tell that the poison he had been given was quite potent.

Therefore, we shouldn't let her know for now, so as not to worry her.

Gu Xingnian looked surprised. "Why the rush? Did something happen?"

"There's no time!" He was a little flustered, and then blurted out, "Leave now, quick, send me away."

Yang Lin ran out, and Gu Xingnian followed. Yang Lin and Mr. Xi stood not far away, seemingly giving each other instructions, then Yang Lin took out a small packet of pills from his pocket and handed it to him, carefully instructing him.

Fu Beichen nodded solemnly. Yang Lin then came over, said a few words to Gu Xingnian, and then boarded the plane and left.

Gu Xingnian asked curiously, "Mr. Xi, what did Master give you just now?"

Fu Beichen glanced at her and said coldly, "An aphrodisiac!"

Gu Xingnian: "..."