Chapter 256 Heartless, a bitch is a bitch
Gu Mingxia paused in her steps as she walked away, but she didn't turn back. Xiao Yan looked at her somewhat aloof back and felt an indescribable bitterness in his heart.
"Mr. Xiao, you should go back."
Song Jia felt a little reluctant, and finally couldn't help but speak up while standing at the living room door.
"How is she... lately?"
How is it going?
What is considered good and what is considered bad?
Song Jia recalled Gu Mingxia's recent life in his mind, constantly asking himself questions. But he wasn't Gu Mingxia and didn't know whether her life was good or bad. Everyone's choices are different, and the life that those choices bring is naturally different. If leaving Xiao Yan and returning to the Gu family was Gu Mingxia's choice, then such a life must be good for her!
"It should be good! Mingxia has been quite busy lately, and her life should be quite fulfilling."
Is your life busy and fulfilling?
This is probably what she wanted. Xiao Yan has always understood Gu Mingxia. She is not someone who is suited to be a leisurely Mrs. Huo in a wealthy family. The workplace seems to suit her personality better. Xia Xia, who has returned to the Gu family and the Gu Group, should be full of vigor and ambition!
As long as Xiaxia is happy, what more could he ask for? A faint smile appeared on Xiao Yan's lips, and his cold face softened considerably with that smile.
"From now on, I'll have to trouble you to protect her."
"What's so hard about it? We've already taken Mingxia's money, haven't we? If you take someone's money, you have to do things for the boss!"
Song Jia scratched his head sheepishly, feeling a bit unworthy of the compliment about the hard work. After all, the salaries Gu Mingxia offered them were quite generous, so they naturally didn't slack off at all.
"No matter what, I'm entrusting Xiaxia to your protection. Remember to call me if anything happens."
"Um... don't worry, with all of us here, Mingxia will definitely be fine!"
Song Jia patted his chest and spoke with great pride. Xiao Yan nodded in relief, sighed softly, and got up to leave.
As he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and said something without turning his head.
"Xiaxia's child..."
"It was discovered during Mingxia's hospitalization; I don't know anything else."
After thinking it over, Song Jia decided to say only these words. After all, his boss was Gu Mingxia, not Xiao Yan. Saying too much would violate their professional ethics as mercenaries!
"I understand. Take good care of Xiaxia. If you need anything, just let me know."
"Don't worry, Mr. Xiao."
Having received Song Jia's promise, Xiao Yan left with peace of mind. After leaving the Gu family villa, Xiao Yan parked his car outside and gazed at the villa's gate for a long time.
He knew Gu Mingxia was still angry, and he also knew that she wasn't angry about Tina's identity, but rather about his lack of honesty.
But... how could he confess back then? Some things seem simple, but it takes a lot of courage to say them.
When Xiao Yan returned, he had already lost the opportunity to explain things clearly. By the time he wanted to be honest, he could no longer find the chance to make things clear.
This is Xiao Yan's biggest regret. He has been thinking that if he had taken the initiative to tell Gu Mingxia what he had experienced and done during the seven years he disappeared when they reconciled, would their relationship be different now?
But in this world, there are everything except "what ifs." Xiao Yan frowned, secretly making a decision in his heart: once he finished what he was doing, no matter how difficult it was, no matter what price he had to pay, he would make sure Xia Xia stayed by his side.
Some people, if they don't fall in love, that's fine, but once they do, it's a fact that will never change for the rest of their lives.
Xiao Yan is exactly that kind of person. If he doesn't fall in love, that's fine, but once he does, it's for life!
Gu Mingxia is the person he loves most and his destiny in this life. No matter what he goes through, his heart remains the same.
After taking one last, deep look at the gate of the Gu family villa, Xiao Yan finally started the car and drove away.
In the Orchid Garden of the Gu family villa, Gu Mingxia sat calmly in the pavilion in the courtyard, reviewing company documents.
"Mingxia, aren't you going too far?"
"Really? I don't think there's anything excessive about it."
Gu Mingxia closed the file and quietly looked at Song Jia. The evening sunlight shone on her, giving her a gentle beauty.
"You know how Mr. Xiao feels about you, yet you still torment him like this. Isn't that going a bit too far?"
Although Song Jia liked Gu Mingxia very much, he always respected her choices. Now that she had chosen Xiao Yan, Song Jia wanted to help her find true happiness.
But seeing her and Xiao Yan in this situation, Song Jia felt inexplicably anxious. These two were really... driving her crazy!
Especially Xiao Yan, if he had explained things clearly from the beginning, would this situation still have occurred? I really don't know what to say to him. Song Jia just wants to tell Xiao Yan that he has to climb out of the pit he dug himself, even if he has to crawl on his knees!
“Everyone must be responsible for their own actions. Since Xiao Yan was capable of doing such a thing, he should have been able to foresee this outcome. Song Jia, you still don’t understand me!”
Gu Mingxia smiled faintly. Anyone who knows Gu Mingxia knows that she is good in every way, except that she cannot tolerate betrayal and deception by her lover.
Xiao Yan's actions over the years have all crossed Gu Mingxia's bottom line. So this isn't a matter of whether it's excessive or not, but a matter of principle. She has always been quite insistent on matters of principle, and even Xiao Yan is difficult to reason with.
"But can you bear to let your baby be born without a father?"
Song Jia's words silenced Gu Mingxia. After a long while, she sighed softly, looked at the setting sun, and said slowly.
"Let's take it one step at a time. There's still a long time before the baby is born, right? We can consider this issue later!"
Goddess, so you mean you're going to keep tormenting Mr. Xiao for a while longer? Why make it sound so nice? Mr. Xiao, it seems I can't help you. I can only silently pray for your good luck. When the goddess comes to her senses, she'll naturally forgive you sooner!
"I want to see my father."
Ah Xin arrived at Lan Yue Lou and insisted on going in, but the servants at Lan Yue Lou wouldn't let her in. Just as Ah Xin was about to force her way in, Qin Yue Ru appeared in the living room wearing a white nightgown.
"You should all go and rest."
With a wave of her hand, Qin Yueru signaled the maid to go back to her room to rest, while she sat on the sofa in the living room. Ah Xin snorted and walked over to her in a few steps.
"What do you mean? Why won't you let me see my father?"
“Ah Xin, I think you should know very well who is in charge of the Gu family now.”
Qin Yueru poured herself a glass of red wine and also poured one for A Xin, but when she handed it to her, A Xin pushed it aside.
Are you afraid of her?
"How can I not be afraid! That's Gu Mingxia, the eldest daughter of the Gu family! How many people in the entire Gu family do you think are qualified to go against her?"
Ah Xin raised an eyebrow and snorted disdainfully.
"What's so scary about being the daughter of the Gu family?"
Qin Yueru glanced at her and shook her head helplessly. She was still too young. Did she really think the Gu family was so easy to swallow up? Not to mention you, not even one of the many wealthy families in the city dared to say they wanted to take over the Gu family!
"Ah Xin, I advise you to be a dutiful young lady and marry into a good family. This is my advice to you. If you don't listen, then forget it!"
Setting down her wine glass, Qin Yueru straightened her pajamas and smiled at A Xin.
"I'm going back to my room to rest. Miss, you should also go back. If there's no need, please don't come to my Lan Yue Tower again. Let's avoid suspicion!"
"What benefits did Gu Mingxia give you that made you betray our cooperation?"
“Ah Xin, this isn’t betrayal. If you could give me enough incentives, I could cooperate with you. Unfortunately… you can’t!”
Qin Yueru always wore a faint, elegant smile, but in A Xin's eyes, it looked particularly ferocious. Just as she was about to speak, Qin Yueru's smile suddenly disappeared, and her expression towards A Xin was filled with contempt and mockery.
"Ah Xin, I never expected you to be so ruthless. You actually fed your own father Deep Blue. Do you know that doing this will kill him? Even if I don't love him and don't want to be with him, I never thought of killing him! Ah Xin, you really are something else!"
Qin Yueru raised her thumb, but immediately turned it down, her eyes filled with mockery.
"So what if I fed him Deep Blue? You only think I'm ruthless, but do you know what kind of life I've lived all these years? It's all Gu Huaikun's doing. I'm just trying to collect some interest today. You all say I'm ruthless and heartless! Qin Yueru, you're only saying this because you're after this old man's money. You're afraid you won't be able to live such a carefree life after he dies, aren't you?"
Ah Xin was furious. Compared to what Gu Huaikun had done, she really hadn't gone too far at all!
These people say she's wrong only because Gu Huaikun is rich. If it weren't for his wealth, even if she died here today, probably no one would say she went too far!
"That's just how realistic people are," Ah Xin snorted coldly. She glared angrily at Qin Yueru, but the latter simply shrugged indifferently.
“I don’t want to get involved in the affairs between you and your father and sisters, but you don’t need to blame me for not helping you. I’ve said from the beginning that we are just partners. Since it’s a partnership, I naturally have the right to choose the side that is more beneficial to me, right? I’ve also said that as long as you give me enough incentives, I will betray Gu Mingxia to help you!”
"Hmph, kid, you really have no trust whatsoever!"
"Of course, doesn't Miss know this better than I do? So why come here to criticize me? We're all in the same boat! It's getting late, Miss, you should go back!"
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