Chapter 388 The Consequences of Being Caught in Adultery by Feng Jue
Suddenly, a piercing alarm sounded.
It is a level one smoke alarm.
The fire-fighting equipment on the roof of the entire Ruyi Pavilion hall instantly sprayed fire-fighting water, soaking the food and delicacies on the table and the people dressed in various luxurious clothes.
The waiters shouted that there was a fire and asked everyone to evacuate in an orderly manner.
Everyone who comes here is rich. What are these rich people most afraid of? Of course, it's dying before they've spent all their money, so they all cherish their lives more than the last.
Upon hearing that there was a fire, naturally no one queued in an orderly manner; everyone rushed forward desperately, and the scene instantly descended into chaos.
Suddenly, the lights went out.
Although it was nearing noon, the sudden darkness after all the lights went out only fueled people's panic.
This made the scene even more chaotic.
Zhang Yashu was pushed forward by the chaotic crowd. As she passed a private room, the door was suddenly pulled open from the inside, and she was pulled inside by a hand.
The door was then closed.
Things happened so fast, in the blink of an eye, that no one noticed Zhang Yashu was missing, including the bodyguards who were monitoring her.
Upon seeing Zhang Yashu, Su Xi immediately stepped forward and grabbed her hand, saying, "Aunt Zhang, come with me."
Zhang Yashu nodded gratefully, but when she saw Su Xi's face, which was almost identical to Su Mo's, she shrank back in fear.
Nie Liuyun hurriedly said, "Su Xi, let me do it. It's inconvenient for you to do it while you're pregnant. If anything happens to you, Jing Nian will definitely skin me alive."
Su Xi shook her head. "No need. Ruyi Pavilion is in such a mess, and you still need to stay here to oversee things and manage the overall situation. As for Jingnian," she couldn't help but laugh at herself, "as you said, would he still care about my life or death?"
Nie Liuyun gave an awkward grin. He really was caught in the middle.
Su Xi didn't linger any longer and left through the side door with Zhang Yashu in her hand.
She hailed a taxi at random and headed straight for the east side of the city. On the way, she made a phone call asking for two hours off.
Manager Wang was flattered to receive the call and repeatedly said that nothing else mattered but Su Xi's personal matters.
What a joke! According to the big boss's instructions, Su Xi could blow up the entire Zhu Lu if she wanted, let alone taking a two-hour break.
Why did he feel a chill run down his spine when his future boss's wife personally asked him for leave?
More than half an hour later, the taxi drove to the deserted embankment.
The driver saw two frail women, one elderly and one young, arrive at the deserted embankment and asked with some concern, "When are you going back? Should I wait here?"
"No need, thank you." Su Xi remembered Gu Chong's instructions that the fewer people who knew, the better, so she could only politely decline the driver's offer.
After the driver left and the taxi's taillights were no longer visible, Su Xi pulled Zhang Yashu and walked straight ahead.
When we reached a high embankment and went down, we saw a van waiting for us under a large willow tree.
The van was just an ordinary one, neither new nor old, and wouldn't stand out in a crowd. But Su Xi suddenly stopped in her tracks.
The van looked like the one that had been used when she was kidnapped last time. This instantly brought back the lingering fears in her heart.
However, it shouldn't be that one.
Just to be on the safe side, Su Xi called Gu Chong as she walked forward, wanting to confirm the license plate number and the people in the car with him again.
But the other end did not answer.
Su Xi's fingers clenched unconsciously, and cold sweat seeped from her palms.
She glanced at Zhang Yashu beside her, whose face was filled with sorrow, caution, and hope, and steeled her resolve to fight against the nightmare in her heart and continue walking forward.
When she was about five or six steps away from the car, the car door was suddenly pulled open from the inside, and the loud "whoosh" startled Su Xi.
The people who got out were dressed in suits and gleaming leather shoes, which seemed completely out of place in the somewhat worn and dilapidated van.
The moment Su Xi saw the person's face clearly, her pupils contracted slightly. She hadn't expected that the person who came to meet her would be Gu Chong himself.
She glanced into the carriage and saw that there was no one else inside. Su Xi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Despite what Gu Chong had done to her, she still trusted him completely in her heart.
Upon seeing her son, Zhang Yashu was so excited she almost cried. She immediately broke free from Su Xi's hand and rushed towards her son.
Gu Chong reached out and hugged his mother tightly, but his deep eyes remained fixed on Su Xi, a gaze that seemed to stretch back a thousand years and was filled with gratitude.
"Okay, Mom, time is of the essence. You go in first and lie down in the back row."
After helping Zhang Yashu into the car, Gu Chong closed the car door behind him.
He explained, "You're not in a hurry, are you? On my way here, I noticed someone was following me, so I put my phone in another car and drove off to avoid their attention."
Su Xi shook her head, "No rush." But her fingers unconsciously wiped away the cold sweat from her palms.
Gu Chong saw this and felt a pang of heartache and impulsiveness in his eyes.
Inside the car, Zhang Yashu had just settled in when she turned around and saw that her son hadn't gotten in, and the car door was closed. She frowned.
Suddenly realizing she hadn't thanked Su Xi yet, she was about to open the car door to say something polite when she saw her son's infatuated face through the glass, his arms outstretched to the girl. After thinking it over, she decided not to disturb her son's good time.
Her auntie smile grew wider and wider.
Su Xi was suddenly embraced tightly by Gu Chong. Before she could even get angry and struggle, the man had already let go of her.
He whispered "Thank you" in her ear.
The hug was so short it wasn't even a formality.
Su Xi didn't know what to say, only saying, "I've already delivered the person. There's no need for us to contact each other anymore."
After saying that, he turned to leave, but his sleeve was grabbed by a large hand.
Su Xi's eyes turned slightly cold.
Gu Chong hurriedly said, "There's no village or shop in sight here, I'm worried about you. You should take a taxi now, I'll watch you leave before I go."
Seeing Gu Chong's firm attitude, Su Xi took out her phone and hailed a taxi. The map showed it would arrive in three minutes.
While waiting for the bus, the two of them stood quietly, one tall and one short, neither of them speaking, silently watching the rolling river water rising and falling below the embankment in the distance.
There's a sense of grandeur, like waves washing away heroes. There's also a beautiful feeling of tranquility and cherishing the present moment. And the dike that holds back the floodwaters is that dividing line.
Gu Chong spoke first, "Su Xi, I know you took a great risk to transfer my mother to someone else. I really want to repay you, and I will do anything I can to do it."
Su Xi's tone was cold and hard, "I don't need it. I don't think we need to see each other again."
Looking directly into the woman's clear almond-shaped eyes, Gu Chong had no doubt about the truthfulness of her words.
In an instant, a feeling of fear of loss arose spontaneously.
He even felt that his mother was better off with Su Mo, because that would inevitably force him to have some interaction with Su Xi.
But now, he is far away in Africa, and they may never cross paths again in this lifetime.
In a daze, I heard the sound of a car engine; the taxi must have arrived.
Gu Chong blurted out, "Let me hug you, just a polite hug will do."
That moment, lasting only 0.01 seconds, was so fleeting and intense that it felt like Pigsy eating a ginseng fruit – I didn't even have time to process it.
Su Xi's eyes turned cold and she didn't speak, but the meaning in her eyes was very clear: you'd better try touching me.
Gu Chong pleaded, "For the sake of our past friendship, please..."
Su Xi was stunned for a moment. To be fair, Gu Chong had been very good to her before, and had even willingly gone to jail for her...
Seeing that Su Xi's expression softened, Gu Chong didn't wait for her to nod and forcefully reached out to hug her.
One second, two seconds...
The embrace was deep, yet light. Such is the sorrow of parting since ancient times.
The unique fragrance of gardenias emanating from the woman filled his nostrils, an addictive scent that made Gu Chong want to rest his head on her shoulder.
He had just lowered his head when he saw something, and his dark pupils trembled, his body suddenly stiffening.
Noticing something was wrong with the man, Su Xi's eyes flickered slightly. "What's wrong with you?"
As she spoke, she tried to break free from the man's embrace. "The car is here, I have to go. Remember, you didn't see me today, so the past favors have been repaid. From now on, there's no need for us to be friends."
Gu Chong released Su Xi, murmuring, "He's here. He won't overthink it, will he?"
Knowing that it would cause Su Xi trouble, he would rather refrain from embracing her goodbye.
Su Xi frowned, not understanding what Gu Chong meant by those words.
After stepping out of Gu Chong's embrace, she subconsciously looked back.
She could hear the engine of the car behind her; it was most likely a Didi ride.
But the moment she saw who it was, her pupils trembled violently, and she staggered unsteadily, lacking confidence.
Gu Chong quickly reached out to support her shoulder. After gentlemanly steadying her, he quickly withdrew his hand.
Su Xi didn't even notice that Gu Chong had helped her up; her entire attention was focused on the man who was walking towards her step by step.
The man was tall with long legs and a cold, aloof expression. He walked with a measured step, which set off the blue sky, white clouds, embankment, and river behind him, creating a scene resembling a profound and elegant ink painting.
The man drew closer, his obsidian-black, almond-shaped eyes fixed on hers, making her unconsciously feel guilty. Her gaze darted around, unable to meet his eyes. Her palms were sweaty.
Clearly, he had witnessed the entire scene of Gu Chong and her embracing goodbye.
Even the occasional glances he cast at Gu Chong revealed a palpable murderous intent rising into the sky.
Finally, Feng Jue stopped in front of her, staring coldly at her face and eyes, forcing her to look him in the eye and give him a perfect explanation.
Su Xi's lips moved slightly, and as if she had thought of something, the guilt in her eyes visibly faded. She quickly straightened her neck and back.
Who is he to her? Why is she feeling guilty?
Even if he is her boss, he has no reason to be so nosy, right?
So Su Xi turned to Gu Chong and said, "You can leave now. It's too late; all your efforts will have been in vain."
Gu Chong felt a warmth in his heart, but he was very worried about leaving Su Xi alone to face Feng Jue's anger.
He looked at Feng Jue, wanting to explain, but Feng Jue glanced at him and said, "Let's go."
Gu Chong was taken aback and glanced at Su Xi.
Seeing that he wasn't leaving, Feng Jue condescended to say a few more words.
"There was never any misunderstanding between us."
There was no complaint about the small size.
You're not qualified.
Having said all that, Gu Chong took one last deep look at Su Xi before turning and leaving.
Even after the van disappeared at the end of the road, Feng Jue still stared coldly at Su Xi without saying a word.
The surrounding air suddenly became thin.
Su Xi finally couldn't stand this cold treatment anymore and looked up at him. "President Feng, I don't think I have anything to say to you in private. Please move aside."
The man's eyes remained deep and cold, as if he hadn't heard what she said.
Su Xi had no choice but to bypass him and leave.
A long, slender arm blocked her way.
The man's tone was cold, almost overflowing with sarcasm, "You really will stop at nothing to save someone, you have no bottom line."
Have you forgotten that person who tried to ruin your reputation time and time again?
"I think the Virgin Mary worshipped in Notre Dame Cathedral is you, isn't she?"
Su Xi simply replied, "It's none of your business."
"It has nothing to do with me, but poor Nie Liuyun suffered along with him. Such a huge restaurant chain caught fire just like that. I think he doesn't want his position as the leader in the restaurant industry anymore. This is all thanks to you."
Su Xi's gaze shifted for a moment. At the time, saving lives was the priority, and she couldn't care less about everything else, but now that she thought about it, it was indeed unfair to Nie Liuyun.
She owes Nie Liuyun a huge favor.
She will pay it back.
She glanced at Feng Jue, nonchalantly, "This is none of your business. Mr. Feng, do you live by the sea? Why are you being so nosy?"
After saying that, Su Xi walked past him and left.
In the instant they brushed past each other, her wrist was grabbed by a large, hot hand. Before she could react, she was suddenly pressed against a willow tree.
Before Su Xi could speak, Feng Jue pressed down on her.
They pinned her against the tree.
Su Xi could hardly believe what was happening before her eyes. Her red lips involuntarily parted as she stared at Feng Jue in disbelief.
She wasn't drinking or asleep, yet he brazenly started touching her inappropriately.
They are indeed becoming increasingly demanding.
Wouldn't that mean we could tease and toy with her without restraint in public from now on?
There's no need to find even the slightest reason or fig leaf?
Su Xi struggled for a moment, but was held even tighter.
Although I don't feel any discomfort, my current situation is really shameful and hurts my self-esteem.
Once Su Xi was certain that the man really didn't intend to let her go, she raised her hand and slapped his handsome, refined face.
His wrists were easily restrained and twisted behind his back.
Soon, just as his other hand was raised into the air, it was also easily twisted behind his back.
Su Xi was completely unable to move.
"Feng Jue, what do you mean by this? Are you crazy?"
Feng Jue didn't answer but asked a question in return; his deep, husky voice alone made Su Xi blush and her heart race.
"If I openly hugged another woman, would you... be jealous?"
The moment Su Xi heard what the man said, she stared wide-eyed in disbelief, thinking it was her imagination.
However, although all of this was fantastical, it really happened.
Is this man being hypocritical? Does he still really like her?
The moment the thought crossed her mind, Su Xi decisively rejected it.
Even if she lacked romantic feelings, she wouldn't like someone like this. And even if Feng Jue really still liked her, Su Xi didn't have the habit of going back to an ex.
Su Xi was about to speak when Feng Jue pressed his grip even tighter, his voice low and threatening.
"You'd better think carefully before you answer, otherwise you won't be able to bear the consequences."
What consequences could there be? Su Xi didn't care.
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