As time went on, Chu Wuyang's days on the island became increasingly difficult.

Although Yan Zhou never said it explicitly.

But his gaze toward her was full of pleading and helplessness, as if he hoped she could be the only one who could persuade Jingmin.

Mingxiu is the other extreme.

The resentment and unwillingness he couldn't hide in his eyes almost made him want to devour Chu Wuyang alive.

Li Yan's occasional resentful glances made her feel like she was being pricked by thorns.

How could she not understand?

These people were once Jingmin's most loyal followers.

I accompanied him step by step from nothing to something, and witnessed how he built his business empire.

Today, that once powerful man is stubbornly trapped on this isolated island, watching helplessly as the empire he built is devoured.

Chu Wuyang could feel their anger, sorrow, and pleas.

Even if no one says it outright,

The heavy weight of disappointment and resentment made it hard for her to breathe.

She didn't know the specifics of the company's internal situation, but she could imagine that Boyifang was now besieged on all sides and in a precarious state.

What worries her most is Jingmin's stubbornness and tendency to avoid things.

He clearly had the ability to change all of this, but he chose to turn a blind eye.

It was as if the outside world was no longer his concern once he closed the door to this island.

The daily repression made her anxious and restless, and a strange sense of guilt entwined her heart like vines.

She began to suffer from frequent insomnia, tossing and turning at night.

I am always awakened by those chaotic nightmares, and after waking up, I cannot fall back asleep for a long time.

She had a poor appetite during the day, lost a lot of weight, and her face was pale and bloodless.

Jingmin felt sorry for him, but he also became increasingly dissatisfied.

He simply wanted to live a life free from distractions, where he could only be with her and depend on her.

Why is it so difficult?

After her brush with death last time, she uttered those harsh words to him.

The physical pain was nothing compared to the mental anguish.

He almost really lost her!

He made up his mind to abandon everything and willingly confine himself to this small world.

As long as she's there, that's enough.

But the external disturbances, like a tidal wave, seeped in everywhere, one wave after another, disturbing their peace.

Li Yan and the others didn't understand, and even thought his persistence was an obsession influenced by mental illness.

They tried to persuade him to seek medical treatment.

But how could he not know his own situation?

When his approach didn't work, they turned their attention to Chu Wuyang.

That's what caused her to fall ill!

Enraged, he forbade Yan Zhou and the others from freely setting foot on the island, thus cutting off their contact with the outside world.

However, Chu Wuyang's condition still did not improve.

All his attention was on her; if she wasn't feeling well, how well could he be?

Seeing her growing thinner and more disoriented,

Jingmin sighed inwardly.

In the end, they compromised.

"I can go back to Haicheng once or twice a week to handle company matters,"

His tone softened, but he still stubbornly added,

"But I won't stay overnight. I'll definitely be back before dark."

He didn't want to be away from her for too long, and he couldn't tolerate her venturing into the world that had left him so wounded.

He only wished that she could stay on this island, away from all the strife, and belong only to him.

Chu Wuyang remained silent for a long time.

He finally nodded.

She knew that this was the biggest concession Jingmin could make at the moment.

And she had no choice but to temporarily accept this fragile balance.

Even if you know it in your heart,

This situation will not last long.

———

In the garden, sunlight falls on the lush green grass.

Chu Wuyang squatted in front of the flower bed, her fingertips gently brushing against the seedlings.

The Filipino maid approached carrying a watering can, her voice gentle.

"Madam, these flowers are growing so well; it's all thanks to your meticulous care."

Chu Wuyang casually hummed in agreement and continued tending to the flower seedlings.

The Filipino maid handed over a glass of juice, smiling as she said...

"Madam, you should have something to drink first. It's so hot outside, be careful not to get heatstroke."

Chu Wuyang took the juice and gave a faint "hmm".

The Filipino maid stood beside her and spoke, seemingly casually.

"Madam, when we went out to shop on the island today, we heard many people talking about what happened in Haicheng."

Chu Wuyang frowned slightly, and paused for a moment.

Her gaze remained fixed on the flower seedlings; she didn't look up.

Seeing that she didn't react, the Filipino maid raised her voice.

"I heard that Old Master Chu has fallen ill, and his condition doesn't seem very optimistic... Moreover, it seems that Young Master Chu Yao has also run into trouble..."

Chu Wuyang finally raised his head, his gaze falling on the Filipino maid, his eyes calm.

"Who told you that?"

The Filipino maid quickly handed over her phone, which contained some TV and online news footage that she had taken with it.

"It's all over the news online! Madam, please take a look..."

"The news says that Young Master Chu Yao is suspected of bribing government officials and has been formally prosecuted. The online sentiment is very unfavorable..."

Chu Wuyang took the phone, glanced at the eye-catching headline on the screen, and her heart suddenly tightened—

"The Chu Group is facing a series of troubles. The heir, Chu Yao, is suspected of bribing high-ranking officials. The evidence is conclusive, and he may face imprisonment."

How is that possible?

Chu Yao would never do such a thing!

She quickly took out her phone, only to realize that there was no internet on the island.

No wonder she didn't receive any messages or calls!

The Filipino maid, observing the situation, sighed softly.

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