Chapter 108: Comeback

Jiang Yanbai stared at the bed for a long time, and finally swallowed the words of refusal he was about to say.

"Okay, that's it."

The voice came out muffled, much softer than before: "Wait until the results come out, then we can talk about other things."

After lying down, he still stared at the ceiling with his eyes open, and did not close them for a long, long time.

But what lingered in his ears was the woman's even breathing and subtle movements.

Help cover the corners of the quilt, adjust his posture, and confirm again and again whether he is comfortable.

At some point, he drifted off into a light sleep.

When Jiang Yanbai woke up, the bed beside him was already cold.

Only on the pillow, there was still a faint cold fragrance.

He pressed his swollen temples and habitually scanned the room with his eyes.

By the window, a slender figure stood against the light.

Gu Miaomiao had changed out of her pajamas and was wearing a champagne-colored silk shirt that outlined her waistline perfectly. Her long hair was loosely tied up, revealing a beautiful white neck.

The dark red fingerprints left on it when he lost control last night were still clearly visible.

Jiang Yanbai's Adam's apple moved slightly, and his eyes slowly darkened.

She is dressed up again, looking ready to leave at any time.

Was she so eager to escape from him?

"No matter how beautifully you dress up, don't even think about stepping out of this door today."

The voice was hoarse with the early morning.

Gu Miaomiao turned around upon hearing the voice, without a trace of panic on her face as if she had been exposed. Instead, she slightly raised the corner of her lips, the smile not reaching her eyes.

"Who said I was going out?"

She walked over on the soft carpet, leaned over naturally, and straightened his wrinkled collar.

Her fingertips were slightly cool and brushed against his skin accidentally.

"I just think today is a good day and it deserves to be celebrated."

Her voice was flat.

"Remember to ask Aunt Wang to prepare steak tonight. I want it medium rare, with blood streaks."

celebrate?

What is this woman thinking about?

Jiang Yanbai waved her hand away and stared at her suspiciously.

"You don't want to go out?"

Gu Miaomiao met his inquiring gaze, her eyes calm and without any ripples, as if his imprisonment was nothing more than a harmless game to her.

"How could I possibly go back on my word?"

Jiang Yanbai snorted coldly, but the nameless anger in his heart inexplicably dissipated.

"You're smart."

He reached out and took the phone from the bedside table. The moment the screen lit up, his brows suddenly tightened.

"How come it's already ten o'clock? You didn't call me this morning?"

Gu Miaomiao took a step back, keeping a safe distance, her tone remaining calm.

"The final results from the company won't be out until after 2 p.m., so why are you up so early? Just sitting there waiting?"

She paused, her eyes falling on the tautness of his jawline.

"I'm just worried that you won't sleep well."

Jiang Yanbai paused in putting on his coat.

My heart felt like it was hit by something, neither light nor heavy, and a tingling sensation appeared.

He quickly put on his coat, not daring to meet her eyes again, and strode towards the door.

"Remember to call me earlier next time."

As soon as he finished speaking, the heavy door slammed shut, separating the two worlds.

Jiang Yanbai did not go downstairs, but turned around and walked straight up the stairs leading to the third floor.

At the end of the corridor, Gu Baozhu's door was closed.

As soon as he approached, he heard a deliberately lowered voice of a conversation coming from the crack of the door. The voice was intermittent and urgent.

His face instantly turned as cold as iron.

Two bangs.

The bony fingers knocked on the door panel. The sound was not loud, but it revealed a sense of oppression.

"I heard some noise inside your room. You must be in the room. Open the door and let's talk."

The sound inside stopped abruptly.

After a moment, there was a flurry of rustling sounds.

The door lock made a slight sound, and Gu Baozhu appeared at the door wearing a pink designer home suit and a pale face.

She saw Jiang Yanbai's expressionless face, with unconcealable panic flashing in his eyes. She forced herself to squeeze out a smile that was uglier than crying.

"Yanbai...you, you didn't go to the company today?"

Jiang Yanbai simply ignored her question, his cold gaze passing over her and falling on the cell phone that was hastily thrown on the bed.

"I'm not going to the company today."

He walked into the room and closed the door behind him.

"I just want to find you and have a good chat."

Gu Baozhu's heart suddenly sank and her hands twisted together nervously.

Let’s have a good chat?

He looked like the King of Hell demanding revenge, and it was obvious that he was here to exact punishment!

"I...I know what you want to talk about..."

She didn't wait for Jiang Yanbai to speak, she took the initiative, her eyes instantly turned red and her voice was filled with tears.

"Is it because of that USB flash drive? Yanbai, that really wasn't my idea!"

As she spoke, tears rolled down her face like beads from a broken string, and she looked pitiful.

"It's all my uncle... He forced me to do it. I had no choice but to do it! I didn't want to hurt you at all!"

Jiang Yanbai listened to her crying without any emotion on his face.

He walked straight to the sofa and sat down.

Her long legs were crossed, her posture was relaxed, yet it carried the oppression of a judge.

He raised his eyes, and Gu Baozhu's tearful face was reflected in his dark pupils.

"So, you know what's in the USB drive."

He stated the facts in a calm and even tone.

"But you did it anyway, didn't you?"

Gu Baozhu's crying stopped and her whole body froze.

She lowered her head, not daring to look at his eyes that seemed to see through everything, and her fingers nervously twisted the corners of her clothes.

"It's my uncle... my uncle threatened me..."

Her voice became softer and softer, with a heavy nasal tone.

"He said that if I didn't, he...he would replace me with you and send me back abroad."

After saying this, Gu Baozhu's knees softened and she rushed over and knelt beside Jiang Yanbai's legs.

She hugged his calves tightly with both hands and raised her tear-stained face.

"Yanbai, I did all this just because I was too afraid of losing you!"

Jiang Yanbai lowered his eyes and looked at the strange woman at his feet.

Her tears and her pleas seemed like a carefully choreographed drama.

Where did the girl with pigtails, who would share half of her only candy with him, and had clear and brave eyes, go?

The distance between them is getting farther and farther.

He finally spoke, his voice tired.

"Do you remember what you said to me when you were little?"

Gu Baozhu was stunned.

"You said you would never let anyone hurt me."

Jiang Yanbai's words instantly opened Gu Baozhu's memory.

She reacted immediately and tightened her grip on his trouser leg.

She heard about her childhood from Gu Miaomiao, but she couldn't remember it so clearly. Now she could only try hard to defend herself.

"Of course I remember! I never meant to hurt you, Brother Yanbai!"

Her tone was urgent, her eyes full of sincerity.

"That company...it's just a thing outside of your body! I know that with your abilities, even if you lose it temporarily, you will definitely be able to make a comeback!"