Chapter 203
Fu Heng changed his clothes and immediately drove to Maria Hospital.
She kept blaming herself the whole way. If she hadn't left early, Gu Mingxia wouldn't have been alone, and Bai Zixuan wouldn't have had the opportunity to hurt her.
But there are no "what ifs". He knew that Gu Mingxia said those things for his own good, but he still felt very sad after hearing them. He even said those things to hurt her. Fu Heng became angrier and angrier as he thought about it, and kept hitting the steering wheel with his hand.
"Fu Heng, if something happens to Mingxia, how will you live with peace of mind for the rest of your life?"
He asked himself a serious question, but he couldn't get any answer, because he simply couldn't imagine how he would react if something happened to Gu Mingxia.
With his brows furrowed, Fu Heng's heart was in his throat. If Gu Mingxia had been taken to the hospital twenty minutes later, she would have become a vegetable. Every time he thought of Xiao Yan's words on the way there, Fu Heng felt as if his heart was being tightly gripped, and he found it extremely difficult to breathe.
He had always known that his feelings for Gu Mingxia ran deep, but he never dared to show them. It wasn't that he was unwilling, nor was it because he was afraid of being laughed at by others. Fu Heng's only worry was that exposing these feelings would cause trouble for Gu Mingxia, who had already accepted Xiao Yan's marriage proposal, and make her the focus of gossip media.
Fu Heng felt he would do anything to protect Gu Mingxia. But now, because of him, she had been hurt, and he felt he could never forgive himself for that.
Fu Heng had already been heartbroken when he received the news of Gu Mingxia's death in South Africa last time. This time, he felt that he could not bear such a blow again. What if... what if Gu Mingxia was really hurt because of him?
While thinking, he drove quickly. Suddenly, he made a sharp turn and the car entered the parking garage of Maria Hospital. After getting out of the car, Fu Heng ran towards the VIP ward area.
Upon arriving at Gu Mingxia's hospital room, Fu Heng saw Xiao Yan leaning against the door with a somber expression, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.
"How is Mingxia?"
"Rest inside."
Xiao Yan looked up and gave Fu Heng a deep look. He had always known that Fu Heng loved Gu Mingxia deeply, but Gu Mingxia's heart belonged to him. Xiao Yan knew this better than anyone else, yet tonight, because of his agitated mood, he had said those things to Gu Mingxia. He felt like a complete bastard.
"Can I...go see her?"
Fu Heng's face showed a cautious expression. If it weren't for the twist of fate back then, he and Gu Mingxia would have been husband and wife long ago. But fate is such a strange thing. Just a turn away, he completely lost the woman he loved most.
"Fuheng, can we... talk?"
Xiao Yan pondered for a long time before finally saying those words. Fu Heng was taken aback at first, but quickly smiled and nodded.
The two went to the terrace. Xiao Yan pointed to a chair and asked Fu Heng to sit down. Although he was anxious, seeing Xiao Yan's calm expression, he knew that Gu Mingxia was safe. Fu Heng, who was a little anxious, sat down opposite Xiao Yan.
"Is there something you need?"
Looking at Fu Heng's elegant smile, Fu Heng couldn't help but wonder if Gu Mingxia would be happier with him.
The moment this thought crossed Xiao Yan's mind, he felt an overwhelming pain in his heart. He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and after a long while, he put his hand down and looked solemnly at Fu Heng.
"I'm sorry to bother you so late."
“It’s okay, I also bear responsibility for Mingxia being hurt. If I hadn’t yelled at her and left early, she wouldn’t have been alone. In the end, I bear more responsibility.”
Fu Heng wore an elegant smile, but his heart was breaking. Xiao Yan frowned, his gaze fixed on the darkness outside the terrace; under the lamplight, his expression was exceptionally grave.
"Fu Heng, Gu Mingxia and I had a fight tonight, because of you..."
"I'm sorry I caused you to argue, but don't worry, Mingxia and I are innocent, we..."
“I know, it was my own bad mood that made me angry with her. I was originally planning to pick her up at the 7UP Hotel, but she told me that she said something wrong to you tonight and that you left in a huff, so she was in a bad mood. I got jealous and hung up the phone. I parked my car on the side of the road for half an hour, and it was during that half hour that Xiaxia ran into Bai Zixuan.”
Exposing these things to Fu Heng wasn't to show off their affection; it was simply because Xiao Yan felt there were some things he had to do, and now... it wasn't a question of whether he should wait or not.
During the time after he left, Xia Xia could only feel at ease if Fu Heng took care of her, because someone who truly loved her would never bear to let her suffer even the slightest harm.
"I'm still sorry, but if... you feel that my staying in Xiangcheng will cause problems for your relationship, I will go abroad."
As long as Gu Mingxia can be happy, Fu Heng feels that he can leave again. Although he will be very reluctant, he has no choice but to leave.
Being abroad isn't so bad, is it? At least you don't have to constantly hear news about Gu Mingxia and Xiao Yan. Although not hearing or seeing them will be painful, it's still much better than being jealous and heartbroken, right?
“You misunderstood, I didn’t mean that.” Xiao Yan paused, placing his hands cross on the table. Fu Heng simply looked at him silently. After a while, Xiao Yan released his hands and looked at him earnestly and solemnly. “I have to leave Xiangcheng for a while. Xia Xia doesn’t want to see me right now, and I also have things to do. I think she’ll be willing to see you during this time. Could you… take care of her for me?”
The one who tied the knot must untie it. Although Xiao Yan was very upset, he also felt that Fu Heng's appearance would make Gu Mingxia feel much better. It has to be said that this man really holds a very important place in Gu Mingxia's heart.
"I?"
"Yes, she doesn't want to see me, or even hear me speak. I think she would be willing to see you and listen to you."
"But……"
"Get rid of me! I... I have to go to the airport now."
While outside the ward, Xiao Yan had already made up his mind. If he wanted to be with Gu Mingxia, he had to get what he wanted to do done perfectly. Only when this was done could they be together without any burdens.
This was also a chance for Gu Mingxia to think things through. If she really chose Fu Heng, he felt he could offer his blessings as freely as the man in front of him.
After saying this, Xiao Yan's gaze passed over the terrace and landed on the door of Gu Mingxia's ward, lingering there for a long time.
"What happened that required you to leave in such a hurry? What should I say if Mingxia asks?"
Although Fu Heng was happy, he couldn't help but think of Gu Mingxia's feelings because he wanted her to love the man in front of him.
"She won't ask."
Withdrawing his gaze, Xiao Yan spoke with a hint of melancholy. Knowing Gu Mingxia as he did, he knew she wouldn't forgive him so easily. He felt that what he did in the future would only make her less forgiving, yet those were things he had no choice but to do.
With a soft sigh, Xiao Yan extended his right hand to Fu Heng, a somewhat forced smile appearing on his lips.
"Take good care of Xiaxia, goodbye."
Fu Heng stood up, gracefully took Xiao Yan's hand, his smile vanished, and he looked at him solemnly and earnestly.
"Don't worry, I will take good care of Mingxia for you and make sure she is never hurt again."
Sometimes, trust between men is a strange thing. Two men who are rivals in love can stand on the same side for the same woman.
Xiao Yan gave him enough trust, which moved Fu Heng deeply. He felt that if it were him, he would definitely not be able to entrust Gu Mingxia to Xiao Yan's care, because that would mean that her boyfriend would be turned into an ex by a rival at any moment!
"Thank you for your help!"
Nodding, Xiao Yan's gaze fell once again on Gu Mingxia's hospital room door, then he resolutely turned his gaze away and left the hospital with a firm resolve.
Fu Heng gazed at his somewhat lonely figure and sighed inwardly. In truth, he was a very proud man, and he would never have said these things to him if it weren't for Gu Mingxia.
Fu Heng only turned his gaze away and went to Gu Mingxia's ward after Xiao Yan's figure disappeared from sight.
As soon as he entered, he saw Gu Mingxia resting with her back to the door. Just as he was about to leave, he heard a cold voice.
"I don't want to see you, you should leave!"
It seems that Xiao Yan was telling the truth; there really was a small problem between them.
"Mingxia, it's me."
Fu Heng said this with a bitter tone. If it weren't for him, how could she be lying in the hospital now? In the end, it really was all his responsibility!
"Fu Heng? What brings you here?"
Gu Mingxia's tone softened slightly as she sat up on the hospital bed. Her face was still pale. Fu Heng's gaze fell on her neck, which was wrapped in gauze, and there was heartache in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it, and Gu Mingxia pretended not to see it.
"Xiao Yan called me and said you had an accident and were hospitalized. I... was a little worried, so I came over. Mingxia, I'm sorry. If I hadn't gotten angry with you and left early, you wouldn't have had this accident."
"It has nothing to do with you. Bai Zixuan has gone mad. If he's around, I'll get into trouble sooner or later."
Gu Mingxia was truly helpless against Bai Zixuan. Fu Heng's brows were furrowed, and his eyes held a coldness.
"Then let him disappear!"
"Don't……"
After Gu Mingxia finished speaking, she looked at Fu Heng somewhat awkwardly. After a while, she finally spoke up sheepishly.
“He saved me when he was in Switzerland, and I… I can never bring myself to be cruel to him.”
"Just because of this? That's why you accepted his marriage proposal back then?"
"If you look closely, you'll find that he looks a lot like Adong when he smiles!"
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