Chapter 56 The Scene Was Not Good

The woman who entered was Fu Lanzhi, the youngest daughter of the second branch of the Fu family.

She had only recently graduated from university, but she loved to come to the manor to sketch.

She walked in quietly, carrying an easel in her hand.

"This is...my sister-in-law?"

Fu Beichen recognized who it was and quickly reached out to help Gu Xingnian up.

Gu Xingnian suddenly pushed him away.

"Fu Beichen, what do you mean?"

Her voice was cold and harsh.

"If you're this scared, then don't touch me!" Gu Xingnian said through gritted teeth, her eyes full of resistance.

Upon seeing this, Fu Lanzhi quickly put down her easel and came over.

"Is your sister-in-law injured?" she asked with concern, her gaze falling on Gu Xingnian's unnatural ankle and the two small splints on her left hand.

"How about I help you back to your room to rest?"

"Thank you, Zhizhi!" Gu Xingnian's tone was noticeably calmer, with a hint of gratitude.

She knew Fu Lanzhi, the quiet youngest daughter of the second wife, who was only 22 years old and looked quite well-behaved.

Fu Lanzhi carefully helped Gu Xingnian up and let her lean on her.

With one foot on the ground and with Fu Lanzhi's support, Gu Xingnian hopped slowly up the stairs.

“Sister-in-law, it must be tiring for you to jump like that,” Fu Lanzhi said lightly as she helped her up. “If I were a man, I would definitely pick you up and run without saying a word, like a princess carry. Just thinking about it is so romantic.”

After she finished speaking, she turned back and gave a playful look to her cousin Fu Beichen, who was still standing there with an icy expression.

Fu Beichen was subconsciously trying to follow.

Unexpectedly, Gu Xingnian seemed to have eyes in the back of her head. Without turning her head, she said with a sharp tone, "Remember, only a princess carry is given by a prince."

She paused, her voice growing even colder.

"It's best not to mess with someone like that cold-faced guy."

Fu Beichen's face instantly darkened.

He paused, unable to stay there any longer, and turned to walk outside.

This woman has a terrible temper and such a sharp tongue!

He felt a little relieved, since he had only seen her twice a month before.

It turns out that women are really two different people in bed and out of bed.

Has he lost his mind? How could he possibly think of bringing such a troublesome person back to the manor to recover from his injuries?

They should just throw her back into the old house!

...

Gu Xingnian and Fu Lanzhi stayed in the study for an entire afternoon.

Unexpectedly, the two of them hit it off and quickly became close friends who could talk about anything.

The afternoon sun streamed in through the window, making it feel warm and cozy.

Fu Lanzhi sat quietly in front of an easel not far away, holding a paintbrush and painting attentively.

Gu Xingnian sat in front of the computer, her fingers flying across the keyboard, characters flashing across the screen.

She quickly opened a webpage, entered a hidden URL, and then typed in several strings of characters... many different commands...

She deliberately slowed down her pace, and after working for about half an hour, she finally finished.

She sent another email to her senior, explaining that she was injured but not seriously, and that she would attend the medical summit as scheduled. The summit was attracting global attention, and she couldn't afford to let anyone down.

Lu Lie felt as if he had been fully revived when he received her email.

He replied to the email in just one minute, afraid that she would go offline.

The message was concise and to the point: "Niannian, where are you? I'll come pick you up. That guy surnamed Zhu has been caught. We'll deal with him when you get back."

Gu Xingnian thought for a few seconds and then replied to the email, meaning that she couldn't move around easily because of her foot injury, but she would attend the summit on time and that someone would be reserved for her!

Upon seeing the reply, Lu Lie's handsome face grew even colder.

He walked to the window, lit a cigarette, and was pondering a question.

Was it Fu Beichen who forced her to stay by his side, or did she choose to stay on her own?

I remember Fu Beichen saying: Help her take a bath!

That damned jealousy climbed up his chest, suffocating him.

Knock knock knock!

Feng Jun knocked on the door and entered. Seeing his gloomy face, he asked, "Did you find your senior sister?"

Lu Lie exhaled a puff of smoke. "She's fine. She'll attend the summit on time. We'll send as many security personnel as possible and double-check the guest list."

"OK!"

"Today, our people tracked down that Durano entered the country."

This name clearly triggered Lu Lie's nerves. He remembered that Duruno was a pervert... a lecher, but his target wasn't N God; he didn't have the guts.

So what was his purpose in entering the country at this time?

Feng Jun handed him a document. "He seems to be looking for someone. I heard that Duruno had an adopted daughter who later became his mistress and then ran away!"

Lu Lie opened the file, inside was a photo of a little girl with a clear and bright face.

"Then let's help him look for it properly!"

...

The night was deep.

The manor was quiet; Fu Beichen did not return for dinner.

Around 10 o'clock, the sound of a car came from the doorway.

Fu Beichen is back.

He took off his suit jacket and tossed it casually onto the sofa, his steps unsteady, and the air thick with the smell of alcohol.

He loosened his tie and walked straight upstairs.

As I passed by Gu Xingnian's room, a series of crackling sounds suddenly came from inside.

It was very abrupt.

Fu Beichen stopped in his tracks, his alcohol-numbed nerves seemingly clearing up a little.

He frowned and raised his hand to knock on the door.

"Gu Xingnian?"

There was no answer. He called again, "Gu Xingnian, are you inside?"

Still no sound.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, a woman's scream suddenly erupted from the room.

Sharp, short, and filled with terror.

Fu Beichen's heart skipped a beat. Without thinking twice, he turned the doorknob and pushed the door open forcefully.

"Gu Xingnian!"

The room was empty except for the bedside lamp.

Nobody's here.

His gaze swept over the messy bed, finally settling on the closed bathroom door.

The sound just now came from there.

He walked over in a few steps, and as soon as his hand touched the bathroom doorknob, he heard a faint hissing sound from inside.

He suddenly pushed open the bathroom door, and the scene before him made his pupils shrink instantly.

The bathroom floor was wet, and a snow-white figure was curled up there, with long, dark hair sticking wetly to her cheeks and shoulders, looking utterly disheveled.

Gu Xingnian didn't expect him to barge in.

She had just finished showering when her foot slipped and she fell hard.

Just as he was wincing in pain, the door was pushed open, and Fu Beichen's cold and handsome face came into view.

Their eyes met. The air froze.

Gu Xingnian frantically clutched her chest and shouted, "Get out!"

Fu Beichen reacted quickly. He strode forward, grabbed a towel hanging nearby, and roughly wrapped it around her body, covering her dazzling white skin.

The next second, he bent down, his arms slipping under her knees and back, and lifted her up in his arms.

The movements were fluid, without the slightest hesitation.

Caught off guard, Gu Xingnian gasped and instinctively reached out to hug his neck.

Her cool skin pressed against his burning chest.

Through the thin fabric of his shirt, she could clearly feel the pounding of his heart.

Powerful and resounding, each sound pounded against her eardrums.

Her heart leaped into her throat! She was going to die!