Chapter 83 Exterminate Him Without Mercy

Her words were like a dagger piercing Gu Yanchen's chest.

Gu Yanchen couldn't answer, his face a mixture of grief and confusion.

After a long while, he finally managed to utter the name "Yingying".

Don't call me!

Ji Ying lifted her clothes, revealing a hideous scar on her abdomen.

"I'm a human being with flesh and blood; I feel pain every time I'm hurt. For the sake of all the scars I've left you with, can't you agree to a divorce and spare my life?"

Gu Yanchen's explanations crumbled in the face of the scars that spread across her waist like withered tree branches.

Just as he was about to reach out and pull Ji Ying into his arms, his phone rang.

It was Chen Yuan calling.

"Mr. Gu, Miss Wen has suffered a relapse of depression and is refusing to accept treatment. She has been on a hunger strike for three days. The psychologist is at a loss. I'm afraid only you can solve this problem by going to the hospital."

The pain in Gu Yanchen's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a swirling vortex in his dark pupils.

"If she insists on seeing me... then let her wait."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Yanchen said to Ji Ying as if he had made up his mind, "Wait until I give you an explanation before you decide whether you want a divorce."

Ji Ying had a headache.

She's gone to such lengths—publicizing his scandal with his stepsister and cutting off his company's revenue stream—how could he still think there's any chance of reconciliation?

She thought for a moment, picked up the phone, and dialed the number, no matter what time it was.

After a long while, Xiao Xia's groggy voice came from the other end, "You haven't been discharged from the hospital yet. Has your sleep disorder syndrome gotten worse?"

"We will issue another announcement: we will not consider cooperating with any company that has business dealings with Chenxi Group."

Xiao Xia instantly perked up, "Sister, you have to kill him completely!"

...

Minghe Hospital, general ward, single room.

Wen Lingxue finally met the person she had been longing for.

With her hands bandaged, she saw the man with bloodshot eyes and a patch of dark stubble on his chin, and her heart ached terribly.

"Brother, I'm sorry. When Mom put me in the intensive care unit, I didn't know that the room was reserved for my sister-in-law. I've already moved out of it, and my sister-in-law has misunderstood you again. I'm very sad."

As she spoke, she clutched her chest.

Normally, Gu Yanchen would have immediately called the doctor.

This time, however, he simply stood by the door without reacting.

“Brother,” Wen Lingxue cried, “It breaks my heart to see you like this. I shouldn’t have clung to this family bond and tried so hard to stay. I will go and apologize to my sister-in-law. I will do whatever she asks, as long as you can live a good life together.”

“Lingxue,” Gu Yanchen’s voice was a little hoarse, but still cold, “Once you’re healed, go abroad, like Gu Yi, cancel your household registration, and never come back.”

Wen Lingxue's breath hitched.

Ignoring her speechless expression of shock, Gu Yanchen turned and left.

Wen Li walked in, somewhat surprised.

"How come they finished talking so quickly? Ji Ying has driven him to the brink. When are they going to get a divorce?"

Wen Lingxue's sickly expression vanished. "What divorce? Ji Ying has won. We're finished."

"Huh?" Wen Li was shocked.

"It's all because you're brainless. You're always outdone by Ji Ying and can't uphold the dignity of the Gu family's matriarch. Now look what's happened. Even Gu Yanchen is no longer supporting you and your uncle's living expenses. I'm going to be sent away too. There's no money to treat your illness. Go back and wait to die."

"How can this be? No way!"

Wen Li is most afraid of dying.

Despite her illness being in its late stages, she is still making every effort to invite experts from home and abroad to fly to Kunming for free medical consultations.

If they hear that a certain medicine is effective, they will do everything they can to get their hands on it, regardless of the price.

Because Gu Yanchen, this god of wealth, is around, money is never a problem.

Wen Lingxue looked at her mother and said meaningfully, "Now it's a question of whether Ji Ying wants you to live or not. You should use your brain in everything you do. What's the point of arguing with her? Being impulsive won't help you; it will only give her an advantage."

Wen Li's fingernails dug into her pale skin, and beads of blood slowly seeped from her palms.

...

The next morning, Qing Sui posted the announcement on its official website.

In reality, for a behemoth like the Chenxi Group, a minor collision with Qing Sui wouldn't cause much damage. However, the fact that they took a stance has made the market even more pessimistic about Chenxi's future prospects.

The board of directors of Chenxi was embroiled in an even fiercer struggle.

At 9:00 a.m. that day, the group issued a notice of suspension of trading in the stock market.

Ji Ying had no time to know what kind of dire situation Gu Yanchen was in, because she was busy packing her things to be discharged from the hospital.

Hearing someone enter, Ji Ying assumed it was Xiao Xia coming to pick her up and said without looking up, "The discharge procedures have already been taken care of for us. Do you know who it was? This person is doing a good deed..."

"careful!"

She was interrupted by Liang Yanchuan before she could finish speaking.

Ji Ying turned around and saw Liang Yanchuan, whom she hadn't seen for many days, holding the dagger in Wen Li's hand with his bare hands, blocking her behind her.

She picked up a stool and was about to smash it at Wen Li.

Wen Li was also frightened. She quickly released the dagger and said in a trembling voice, "I came to find her, why are you stopping me?"

Liang Yanchuan was still somewhat agitated, "You're not allowed to hurt her!"

Wen Li quickly explained, "I...I came to apologize to her. Give her the knife, and she can do whatever she wants to me, but don't let Gu Yanchen cut off my medical expenses."

Ji Ying was speechless at this woman's thought process, so she put down the stool and checked Liang Yanchuan's hand.

"Grab the blade? Are you stupid? Don't you know you should grab her wrist?"

Ji Ying called a nurse and asked her to take him to get bandaged.

After she finished, she looked at Wen Li and said, "What does it have to do with me that you don't have money for treatment? Did I cut off your medication? Get lost and stop disgusting me."

Wen Li wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Zhao Ping's appearance.

"Young Madam, the Old Madam sent me to pick you up from the hospital."

Ji Ying knew that this time, Gu Yan had suffered a severe blow, which had affected the foundation of the Gu family, and the old lady would definitely talk to her.

She sent Xiao Xia a text message telling her not to come pick her up from the hospital, and then left with Zhao Ping.

As soon as they left, Wen Li quickly took out her phone and dialed, "Did you take pictures of everything?"

After the other person said something, Wen Li smiled and said, "It doesn't matter whether I kneel or not, did you take pictures of her and that man?"

...

The West Flower Hall of the Gu Family Old House.

The flowers here are blooming even more beautifully than when she left, but today the ground is covered with a layer of waterproof plastic.

The old lady was drinking tea, but today she was drinking perilla tea, which is known to remove fishy smells.

And Ji Ying's share was not included.

“You swore to me that you would never do anything to harm the Gu family, but you broke your promise,” the old lady said.

Ji Ying lowered her eyes, "I'm sorry, Madam, but I had no choice but to do this due to the circumstances."

The old lady sneered, "My grandson is a shrewd businessman, but he's a bit foolish when it comes to love. He likes you, he's committed to you, and he won't let go. If you had guided him properly, he wouldn't be in this situation today."

So the old lady blamed everything on her.

Ji Ying calmly said, "The old lady once helped me when I was in my most difficult time. I have always remembered this kindness. Today I have let you down. I will accept whatever punishment you give me."

The old lady smiled and nodded, "You're quite straightforward."

As they were talking, Zhao Ping brought over a celadon teacup and placed it in front of her.

The old woman said calmly, "This is highly concentrated poisonous herb water. Drink it and stay here for four hours. If you are still alive by then, I will forgive all your past transgressions."