Chapter 30 Malice

An Rui also buried this feeling deep in her heart.

He hid there for a full six years.

Throughout these long years, she silently stayed by Gu Yuncong's side, asking for nothing in return.

I just hope to offer him a little warmth during his most difficult time.

Anrui's family could not understand her persistence.

As time goes by, the pressure to get married has become more intense year by year.

Like a mountain, it pressed down on An Rui, making it hard for her to breathe.

Finally, this year, under pressure from her family, An Rui reluctantly resigned from her job and planned to return to her hometown to find a husband through matchmaking.

Upon hearing this news, Gu Yuncong felt dizzy and completely lost his composure.

He then truly realized that An Rui had already occupied an indispensable place in his heart, and he simply could not lose her.

Gu Yuncong finally mustered up the courage to face his true feelings and confess his love to An Rui.

An Rui's eyes glistened with tears.

After years of waiting and hard work, the rewards have finally come.

Over the years, Gu Jing has also come to know An Rui's deep affection for her father.

She was, of course, deeply resentful of the fact that her father had developed new feelings for her.

In her heart, no one can replace her mother.

But Gu Jing was a girl who was good at empathy, and she was moved by the love described by her father and An Rui.

She knew the loneliness and pain her father had endured alone for the past ten years.

She also understood that if An Rui were forced to return to her hometown and marry someone she didn't like, it would be a huge tragedy.

After struggling for a while, Gu Jing suppressed the bitterness in her heart and nodded silently.

She approved of Gu Yuncong and An Rui's relationship.

That's how things have come to this point.

An Rui entered the Gu family home.

She often came home with Gu Yuncong after get off work, and acted like the lady of the house, managing some household affairs.

She was chatting with her housekeeper, Aunt Zhang, with a smile on her face. Her voice was soft and melodious, with a hint of coquetry: "Aunt Zhang, how about making squirrel fish for dinner tonight? Aunt Zhang's cooking is so good. I've been craving it for so long since I had it last time."

An Rui and Aunt Zhang were already so familiar with each other that they were like family, and they could easily exchange affectionate words.

Gu Jing sat quietly on the sofa to the side.

She listened to all of this silently, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Her slightly trembling lips betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

Squirrel fish used to be my mother's favorite dish.

Aunt Zhang went to great lengths to learn this dish specifically for Ye Zhirou.

Things have changed, people have changed, and everything has come to an end. The warmth of the past has long since vanished like a dream.

A wave of bitterness welled up in her heart, and Gu Jing's eyes reddened slightly. She turned her head away, trying to hide her emotions.

At dinner time, the three of them sat around the table.

The table was laden with a sumptuous feast, and the steaming aroma filled the entire restaurant.

However, it failed to arouse Gu Jing's appetite in the slightest.

She mechanically picked up the bowl and chopsticks.

Every bite of food tasted like chewing wax, and was difficult to swallow.

Gu Jing had already convinced herself countless times to accept the close relationship between Gu Yuncong and An Rui, and had done a lot of mental preparation for it.

But when faced with all of this, Gu Jing realized that no matter how hard she tried, the feeling of unease in her heart could not be shaken off.

Especially after seeing my mother, who looked so haggard, at the hospital today, and hearing Lu Yao's nonsensical ramblings, which were like a bolt from the blue.

Her heart was a jumbled mess of emotions, like a bottle of mixed flavors.

An Rui, with her sharp eyes, quickly noticed that Gu Jing put down his chopsticks after only a few bites.

A look of concern appeared on her face as she softly said, "Xiao Jing, eat more. You're not eating enough. Are you trying to maintain your figure?"

Gu Jing looked up and inadvertently caught sight of the Jacques Van Beaux necklace that An Rui was wearing, which shimmered brilliantly under the light.

Looking at her right hand, she's wearing a Tiffany ring on her middle finger.

And her bag, placed to the side, had a striking LV logo that was particularly eye-catching.

For some reason, Gu Jing, who had never paid attention to these details before, was unusually sharp-eyed and alert today.

Gu Jing paused, remembering the An Rui her father had described as a simple girl who valued simplicity, pursued a simple life, and regarded love above all material things.

Her father had mentioned many times that he wanted to thank her for her companionship and dedication over the years with material things, but she had always refused without hesitation.

never mind……

Perhaps it was a gift her father gave her after they got together.

Gu Jing was unwilling to assume malicious intent towards women.

She herself owns many luxury items, which has been the subject of gossip among some people.

Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.

She put aside her distracting thoughts, stood up, and said in a cold tone, "I'm going back to my room."

Back in her bedroom, Gu Jing casually closed the door and then subconsciously turned the lock, isolating herself from the outside world.

She took a deep breath and slowly walked to the bedside.

Just as I was about to sit down, I was surprised to find that I could still clearly hear them talking in the restaurant.

Their voices were like those of ghosts.

It's like a shadow, impossible to shake off.

Gu Yuncong's apologetic voice came through: "This child is getting more and more rebellious, I'm sorry."

"It's alright, Yuncong. I won't hold it against Gu Jing."

An Rui's voice was gentle and considerate.

Their casual conversation sounded incredibly grating to Gu Jing.

She felt extremely uncomfortable.

A wave of irritation washed over Gu Jing, who clenched her fists and buried herself under the covers.

She covered her head tightly with the blanket, trying to completely shut out their conversation.

However, their voices, like maggots clinging to a bone, penetrated everywhere and clearly burrowed into her ears.

Soon, Gu Jing heard them finish their meal and walk one after the other toward Gu Yuncong's study.

She silently prayed: Please don't flirt with me.

She couldn't bear the shock of hearing her father flirting with other women.

Gu Jing couldn't understand why her hearing had suddenly become so sharp today.

She was incredibly annoyed and didn't want to hear any of their conversation.

"Rui'er, our visas have been approved. We're going to Las Vegas, the United States, next week."

Gu Yuncong said excitedly.

"Yuncong!"

An Rui's voice was filled with surprise.

“I’m sorry to trouble you, Rui’er. Ye Zhirou must live. If she dies, everything she has will be inherited by Gu Jing, and I will lose everything. Therefore, we can only get married in Liangguo.”

"No, I'm not wronged. You tried everything to marry me, and I'm very touched."

An Rui's voice was full of understanding and love.

Gu Yuncong's voice grew even gentler, "Rui'er, I have no way to repay your sacrifices and the twelve years of waiting for me. You are the love of my life."

An Rui responded with deep affection: "Yun Cong, you are also the only one in my life."

Gu Yuncong and An Rui were deeply in love, immersed in their own world.

They had no idea that their conversation had been overheard.