Chapter 871: Explain
Gu Wanqiu followed Gong Qing to the backyard. She noticed that Gong Qing's eyes were red when they were in the house just now. Now that they were outside, she didn't know if it was because of the sunlight, but his eyes, which were already red, were even redder and a little scary.
Because he didn't sleep all night, he had stubble on his chin and his hair was messy.
"I looked for you all night yesterday."
"sorry."
"I don't want to hear you say sorry." Gong Qing's voice was hoarse, "Between you and Li Jinxing...what happened between you...did he force you..."
"You clearly know why are you asking me?" She had so many marks on her body. She had been with Li Jinxing all night last night. What else could a man and a woman do alone in a hotel? And just now in his bathroom, it was so obvious. She didn't believe Gong Qing couldn't guess it.
Besides, it was his mother who tricked her into going to the hotel to meet Li Jinxing yesterday. Could it be that he couldn't guess this, or did he guess it but didn't dare to believe it? To accept it?
Gu Wanqiu likes Gong Qing and has liked him since she was very young. No one in the Gu family treats her really well, and Gu Chaodong has been keeping a mistress outside all year round.
Whether it was the housekeeper Wang or the servants in the house, they were just doing their jobs. Ever since Gu Wanqiu could remember, she had been constantly learning like a robot.
Being a rich lady is not easy. She has to strictly carry out study tasks from morning to night. In the morning, she learns musical instruments and dances, and practices calligraphy and painting in the afternoon. Her daily schedule is packed, making it impossible for her to relax.
Gong Qing was the first person who treated her best. The Gu family and the Gong family lived close to each other, and the two families would visit each other from time to time. Gu Wanqiu was of similar age to Gong Qing, and they had been friends since kindergarten and elementary school together.
When Gu Wanqiu was in kindergarten, she was bullied by the kids in the middle class. Gong Qing beat them up for her and asked her to join in the fight.
If you don't want to be bullied, you have to be above them. It's better for you to bully others than to be bullied by others.
This is a truth she has understood since she was a child.
When Gu Wanqiu didn't know what "love" was, she secretly fell in love with Gong Qing. At that time, she always thought that when she grew up, she would marry Gong Qing and become his wife.
In the kindergarten, a group of children gathered together to play house. Gong Qing never liked to participate in this kind of game. If Gong Qing didn't go, Gu Wanqiu wouldn't go either. She would stay by Gong Qing's side and say something to him in a baby voice.
——"Gong Qing, after school, come to my house and play. Let's play house. You'll be the dad and I'll be the mom..."
--"good."
What was once a wish has now become an unattainable luxury.
Gu Wanqiu had resentment towards Madam Gong but would not involve Gong Qing. However, when she looked at Gong Qing at this moment, she still felt a strong sense of unwillingness in her heart.
She also understands the principle of kicking someone when they are down. You have to fall into the well yourself before someone will throw stones at you.
Five minutes passed quickly. Gu Wanqiu took a deep breath, his eyes filled with determination as if he had figured something out.
"Gong Qing, this happened between Li Jinxing and me on the boat one year ago today. His mark is still on my body." As she spoke, she gently pulled open her collar, revealing the tooth mark under her collarbone.
She saw Gong Qing's pupils shrink violently. She didn't blame Gong Qing, but it was impossible for her to say that she didn't mind. Human emotions were completely beyond the control of the brain.
After saying this, Gu Wanqiu actually breathed a sigh of relief, as if the stone she had been carrying had suddenly fallen to the ground. She no longer had to maintain that fragile window paper, no longer had to worry about being discovered in such a shameful state. In fact, it was nothing... It really was nothing...
"That's why I stayed in the hospital and got sick. I didn't dare wear a skirt, not even showing my neck. I was afraid that you would find out about my terrible self, so I lived cautiously. But I also fantasized about being with you, wanting your family to accept me, wanting to be with you forever..." I wanted to fulfill my childhood wish.
Gu Wanqiu paused, as if she was thinking about the past, her expression became difficult and painful.
"But just yesterday, your mother tricked me into going to the hotel to meet Li Jinxing. Do you know how I felt when I went there? I imagined the birthday party you had planned for me, the private room we had booked, and whether there would be a cake with 19 candles and what dishes were prepared. But when I went in, I only saw Li Jinxing."
Gu Wanqiu's face was very calm when she spoke of this. She looked at Gong Qing with a gentle gaze. Her beautiful, watery eyes, when looking at someone without blinking, could easily make people fall in love with her. There was no hatred, no complaints, and no hoarse anger.
Gu Wanqiu continued calmly and gently, "Do you know how I spent last night? He pressed me on the bed and tore my clothes. I prayed over and over in my heart, hoping you would save me, but it was useless... The whole night, various postures, different places, mixed smells..."
Gong Qing couldn't stand it. He wanted to cover Gu Wanqiu's mouth to stop her from speaking, and he also wanted to cover his ears to block out her voice.
Gu Wanqiu watched as tears welled up in his scarlet eyes. She slowly lowered the curve of her lips, her attitude suddenly becoming cold and hard. "You don't even want to listen, but I experienced all this myself last night, and not just last night, but also today in your bathroom."
Gu Wanqiu wore a watch but didn't look at it. Instead, she took out her cell phone. More than three minutes had passed. She didn't want to talk to Gong Qing any more. She knew what would happen if more than five minutes passed. Although Li Jinxing didn't say it explicitly, she knew it in her heart. In the end, she would be the one who suffered. She didn't want to fight against the odds.
She had already made everything clear to Gong Qing. She could have used a more tactful approach, but there was no need.
"I want to go back." She turned to leave, but Gong Qing reached out and grabbed her.
"Qiuqiu, can I take you away?" The voice was choked with sobs.
For the first time, Gong Qing grabbed her hand so tightly, as if it were a vine falling on a cliff.
"Let go!" Gu Wanqiu struggled but couldn't break free. She taunted, "Do you have what it takes? Can you beat Li Jin? Your family can barely take care of themselves. They need me to have funds to maintain the company. If you take me away, will your parents agree?"
Gong Qing's face turned pale, and he was nailed to the spot by Gu Wanqiu's words. This was the first time that Gu Wanqiu told him so bluntly that he was useless. He clearly liked her but didn't even have the ability to protect her. In front of Li Jinxing, he was as weak as an ant and was completely powerless. How could he have the ability to take Gu Wanqiu away?
Gong Qing's hand trembled and he let go of her. Gu Wanqiu's heart trembled. She gritted her teeth, turned around, and suddenly saw Li Jinxing standing not far away. The bushes half blocked his figure, half light and half shadow.
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