Chapter 121: Original Intention, Old Ginger is Spicier
With a delighted smile on his face, Zheng Liu hung up the phone and rushed to Liu Yan's side. Seeing Liu Yan's pale face and listless eyes filled him with boundless tenderness.
Gently helping Liu Yan sit down in a chair, Zheng Liu took a tissue and gently wiped away her tears. Then, he squatted down beside her and whispered something.
"Xiao Yan, my friend just called and said that Miss Gu and President Xiao are both alright. Miss Gu will probably be back in a few days. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
Liu Yan stared blankly at Zheng Liu with lifeless eyes. After a long while, she finally spoke in a daze.
"You mean... Xiaxia is alright?"
Since Gu Mingxia's accident, Liu Yan's world has only consisted of Xiaxia. No matter what Zheng Liu says, she turns a deaf ear. But whenever Gu Mingxia is mentioned, although she is a little slow to react, she will still make a corresponding response.
"Yes, didn't I see Song Jia when I came back with you? He said that Fu Heng led them to dig through the ruins of the villa and rescued Miss Gu and President Xiao who were buried underground. Xiao Yan, they're both alright now, so please don't blame yourself anymore, okay?"
Is everything alright? Is Xiaxia really alright? Tears streamed down Liu Yan's face. She didn't know how she had gotten through these past few days. Every night, as soon as she closed her eyes, she would see the villa explode in front of her, the towering flames waking her up from her dreams.
Liu Yan was living a life worse than death! Because she had caused the death of her best friend, she spent every day in self-blame and guilt. It wasn't that she couldn't hear Zheng Liu's words, but she was unwilling to wake up and unwilling to face the fact that Gu Mingxia was dead.
She felt that as long as she didn't confront it, as long as she was willing to live in a world where Xiaxia was still alive, then her beloved sister, her beloved Xiaxia, would never die!
When Liu heard Zheng Liu say that Gu Mingxia and Xiao Yan had been rescued and were safe, Liu Yan covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face. She couldn't say anything, just staring blankly at the honest man in front of her.
He was there for her during her most difficult time. They had only met by chance, but he stayed by her side without hesitation when she needed someone to take care of her the most. Liu Yan was filled with excitement and gratitude.
Suddenly, she crouched down and threw herself into Zheng Liu's arms. Zheng Liu was completely stunned. He had stayed here to take care of Liu Yan without any other intention than to look after her and not want to see her so sad and heartbroken. Now, with Liu Yan hugging him like this, Zheng Liu was completely at a loss for what to do. His hands remained on Liu Yan's back for a long time.
"Zheng Liu, thank you! Thank you for rescuing Xia Xia and Xiao Yan, thank you for coming to my side when I was in my most difficult time, and thank you... for taking care of me all this time!"
Zheng Liu smiled his unique, honest smile. His hands hesitated in mid-air for a long time before finally falling on Liu Yan's back. His handsome eyes were full of relief and comfort.
She's alright! As long as she's alright, everything is fine! Zheng Liu gently patted Liu Yan's back with his broad, kind hand, comforting her with his unique, magnetic, and loving voice.
"It's alright, it's alright! As long as you're alright, that's all that matters!"
Zheng Liu was speaking from the heart. Liu Yan smiled through her tears. Because of the sadness that Gu Mingxia and Zhang Yunqi had caused her, she had even despaired of the world. She felt that if Zheng Liu hadn't been by her side, she might have committed suicide long ago.
She wanted to end this painful life countless times, but every night when she couldn't sleep and wandered around, she would see Zheng Liu, who was lying on the sofa in the living room, suddenly jump up and rush to her side in a panic.
At that moment, she suddenly realized that she was still needed by others. At least when she lost the man she loved most and her best friend, there was still someone by her side, accompanying her through every day's joys and sorrows.
"Thank you, Zheng Liu, thank you so much!"
Listening to Liu Yan's incessant murmurs, Zheng Liu's honest smile didn't diminish. He patted Liu Yan's back. These past few days, he had come to understand Liu Yan somewhat, even learning about her complicated relationship with Zhang Yunqi. After a moment's thought, Zheng Liu said softly.
"Xiao Yan, don't be sad! Don't be sad after Miss Gu comes back! Life is so long, who hasn't loved a few scumbags? Actually, many times, if you're willing, there will be many people who are willing to do anything to come to your side to take care of you and stay with you!"
Was this a veiled confession? Liu Yan was taken aback, her smile stiffening slightly, but she remained polite and said nothing. Leaving Zheng Liu's embrace, Liu Yan wiped away her tears, her gaze still carrying a smile as she looked at him.
"I'm going back to my room. I don't need to sleep in the living room tonight. You should go back to your room and get some rest too!"
Zheng Liu was taken aback, then realized that what he had just said must have embarrassed Liu Yan. He scratched his head blankly and grinned sheepishly.
"It's okay, I'm used to sleeping on the sofa. You should go back and rest. Call me if you need anything!"
Liu Yan avoided Zheng Liu's burning gaze and went into her room with her head down. After showering, she lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Her mind was filled with everything Zheng Liu had done for her during this time. She had just moved on from her relationship with Zhang Yunqi and had no intention of entering into another relationship.
Moreover, she also had to go to the Zhang family to clarify things. After all, they had already gotten engaged and taken wedding photos. Just thinking about going to the Zhang family gave Liu Yan another headache. There was also Zhang Yunyi there. She really didn't know how to face all of this!
"Ugh... It's better to be abnormal! Being normal brings so many worries!"
"Xiao Yan, are you alright?"
Hearing the noise from her room, Zheng Liu immediately asked a question. Liu Yan quickly shut up, lay down, coughed lightly, and then spoke.
"I'm fine, Zheng Liu, you should go to sleep early!"
In a hospital ward in South Africa, Gu Mingxia looked at Xiao Yan, who was unconscious, and then at Fu Heng, who was still under the effects of anesthesia after surgery. She frowned and pouted helplessly.
Can't they just leave her alone, she's a patient too? Now they've let Fu Heng sleep in her hospital bed, which has sidelined her, the real patient. Now they have to take care of two patients themselves. It's really pathetic!
But what could she do? These two people had saved her life. It was all her own doing! Gu Mingxia sighed helplessly, picked up the basin of water beside the bed, and went out to fetch water.
"Girl, Third Young Master was shot in the arm while saving you, so the task of taking care of him is entrusted to you! Our Fu family is only responsible for protecting your safety in the hospital! We don't care about anything else!"
Fu Honghai gave Fu Ya a wink, stopping him from speaking. Fu Ya looked at the two unconscious men and suddenly realized. Xiao Yan had fainted while saving Gu Mingxia, but his third brother had also taken a bullet for her!
Anyone who isn't heartless would feel guilty and touched. Spending so much time together day and night, they'd surely develop some feelings for each other! Brilliant! The old fox is indeed shrewd! At this moment, Fu Ya was quite impressed with his rough-and-tumble third uncle!
"Uncle Fu, don't worry. Fu Heng was injured because of me. I will take good care of him until he recovers!"
"If the third boy doesn't recover, will you continue to take care of him?"
Fu Honghai's brow furrowed, and an idea formed in his mind. Gu Mingxia knew what he was thinking, but Fu Heng had indeed been shot in the arm while saving her. Even if the Fu family made some unreasonable demands, Gu Mingxia couldn't say anything.
"Yes! If Fu Heng is not good for a day, I, Gu Mingxia, will take care of him for a day. If he is not good for a lifetime, I will take care of him for a lifetime!"
Gu Mingxia had her own plans. She only said she would take care of him, not that she wanted to marry Fu Heng. So no matter what Fu Honghai said, she would just agree!
"Good, the Gu family is indeed loyal! But you'd better remember what you said!"
"Rest assured, the Gu family never goes back on their word!"
After Gu Mingxia finished speaking, she took the basin of water and went to the bathroom to get water. Fu Ya gave Fu Honghai a thumbs up, his eyes full of admiration. Fu Honghai proudly raised his head and snorted. He thought, "You want to fight me? I've been in the business for decades. I don't care about these little tricks."
"Third Uncle, you're amazing! Third Brother will definitely thank you when he wakes up!"
Fu Ya leaned close to Fu Honghai and whispered something. Fu Honghai smiled smugly. As long as Fu Heng woke up and cooperated with him by saying that his arm hadn't healed, he would have a way to make Gu Mingxia marry Fu Heng!
"No need for thanks! He lost his girlfriend because of the Fu family. Uncle, you should do what you're supposed to do!"
Fu Honghai spoke in a muffled voice. Gu Mingxia carried a basin of water past him, pretending not to hear him. Fu Ya looked at her pale and cold face and felt a little uneasy.
Letting such a weak Gu Mingxia take care of two patients, I wonder if Third Brother will thank them or scold them when he wakes up? Never mind, Third Brother himself hasn't woken up yet anyway, let Gu Mingxia take care of him!
"Fifth boy, come downstairs with me and buy some things!"
Fu Honghai pulled Fu Ya out of the ward before he could speak. Fu Ya glanced at Gu Mingxia wiping Fu Heng's face and immediately understood his third uncle's actions—he was trying to give them some alone time!
After the two left, only Gu Mingxia, Xiao Yan and Fu Heng remained in the ward. Of course, the latter two were still unconscious. Gu Mingxia wiped Fu Heng's face and neck, and then sat down in front of his bed.
"Fuheng, you must know how to tell you, but everyone has their own original intentions. My heart has already been given to Xiao Yan. If I let him down and stay with you, it wouldn't be fair to either of you. Fuheng, please get better soon, okay?"
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