Chapter 228 Visiting, the scumbag is wandering everywhere.
"To the Fu family?"
Song Jia's words were tinged with doubt. Shouldn't she be back at the villa at this time? Why did she suddenly go to the Fu family? But after thinking about it, he didn't find it so strange. Recently, it seemed that the goddess and Xiao Yan had some problems. Although the two were very polite to each other, they felt... a bit more distant, and the intimate feeling from before was gone.
"Yes, let's go see Fu Heng."
She hasn't visited Fu Heng since returning from Linghai. These past two days, she's been thinking about what Old Madam Nan said. From her words, she could tell that her mother seemed to be really still alive. However, this certainty pained Gu Mingxia's heart, and she felt like she couldn't accept it.
Her feelings for Xiao Yan seemed strange. She always felt that he was hiding something from her, and she didn't want to ask him too much, because some things were not as simple as they seemed on the surface. Gu Mingxia always felt that there was a place in Xiao Yan's heart that she could not reach.
His suspicion of her was what chilled Gu Mingxia the most. She thought they had trusted each other after going through so much, but she didn't expect Xiao Yan to distrust her even over such a small matter. This made Gu Mingxia wonder if getting back together with him was too hasty. After all, there were seven years between them. In those seven years, she had experienced marriage, infidelity, and divorce, while she knew nothing about his experiences. Why did he return to Xiangcheng? Why did he suddenly go from a penniless orphan to the heir to the top conglomerate, Morgan Group? Now, these questions were magnifying in Gu Mingxia's mind, and the feelings between them could never be the same again.
"Goddess, is there some problem between you and President Xiao? I'm just concerned about you, I don't mean to pry into your privacy. If you don't want to answer, just pretend I just farted."
Song Jia was a very good driver, able to drive very fast while maintaining a stable car. Gu Mingxia rubbed her forehead, and after a while, a bitter smile appeared on her lips.
"Is it that obvious?"
Song Jia was taken aback. He hadn't expected Gu Mingxia to ask him such a direct question, but he quickly regained his composure and put on a big smile.
"It's not very obvious. Although you and President Xiao are very polite to each other now, it's too much. You seem more like strangers than intimate lovers."
Gu Mingxia knew that what Song Jia said was true. She was deliberately rejecting Xiao Yan's approach. For some reason, she had been feeling uneasy lately, especially when facing Xiao Yan.
"I see."
Gu Mingxia said this lightly and didn't intend to continue. She turned to look out the window. The shops on the street were bustling with activity, but how much sadness and sorrow were hidden beneath that liveliness?
She didn't speak, and Song Jia shrugged and didn't say anything more. Following her instructions, the car sped towards the Fu family's house.
"Goddess, we've arrived."
He got out of the car first and opened the door for Gu Mingxia. After Gu Mingxia got out of the car, she smiled slightly at Song Jia.
Thank you. Would it be convenient for you to come with me?
"Me? Of course, it's an honor to receive the goddess's invitation."
The two walked into the Fu family home together. When the Fu brothers saw Gu Mingxia arrive, they all showed friendly smiles.
"Why is Mingxia here now?"
"The hospital said Fu Heng has been discharged, so I wanted to come and see him."
Gu Mingxia smiled faintly, her whole demeanor exceptionally gentle. The Fu brothers frowned slightly; they rarely saw Gu Mingxia so gentle and harmless.
"Third brother is upstairs. Fu Bo, you go up with Mingxia."
Gu Mingxia looked around, her beautiful brows furrowing slightly.
"Why don't I see Qianhua and Young Master Fu?"
"Sister Xia, Second Brother accompanied Liu Qianhua back to Foshan. As for the reason, you know."
Fu Bo winked at Gu Mingxia with a knowing look. Gu Mingxia was taken aback for a moment, but quickly understood what it meant.
Fu Feng is the most gentle and refined man in the Fu family. His return to Foshan with Liu Qianhua should have fulfilled Grandpa Liu's wish.
However, Gu Mingxia was still surprised that Fu Feng was willing to hold a fake wedding. Originally, in her mind, this kind of thing, which seemed like a game, was more suitable for the cynical Fu Ya, but it turned out that it was the seemingly most serious Fu Feng who was going to do it.
"Song Jia, wait for me downstairs. I'll go up and check on Fu Heng and then come down."
"good."
Song Jia watched Gu Mingxia go upstairs and then casually sat down on the sofa. Fu Rong smiled at him and gestured for the maid to bring a cup of tea.
"Mr. Song, please make yourself at home."
"Mr. Fu, you're too kind. You can just call me Song Jia."
In the bedroom on the third floor, Fu Heng was leaning against the bed reading a magazine. When he saw Gu Mingxia come in, his eyes lit up.
"You've arrived."
“I called the hospital and they said you were discharged, so I came to see you.”
Gu Mingxia casually sat on the sofa under the bay window. Fu Bo tactfully left the bedroom, winking at Fu Heng before leaving with an expression of slow enjoyment. Gu Mingxia sat to the side, pretending not to see anything.
"How was your trip to Linghai? Did it go smoothly?"
Fu Heng sat up a bit and casually put down the magazine. Gu Mingxia smiled bitterly.
"It hasn't been very smooth. Let's not talk about that. How have you been feeling these past few days?"
"I feel fine now. Misha said that after a few more days of rest, I'll be able to get out of bed and move around."
As if to prove his point, Fu Heng stretched his legs and swung his arms. Seeing that he was about to get out of bed, Gu Mingxia quickly stepped forward and supported him, her face showing concern.
"Just lie down and rest, don't push yourself."
"Okay, right now I look like a useless person. All I can do every day is lie down, eat, and sleep!"
Fu Heng stretched his arms helplessly, but a smile remained on his face. Gu Mingxia leaned back on the sofa, propping her head up with one hand, looking at him with a half-smile.
"Many people want such a leisurely and comfortable life, but they don't have the means to have it. So stop making sarcastic remarks."
"Really? Then maybe I'm just not destined to enjoy life. I don't really care about living like this, lying around like a useless person."
Meeting Fu Heng's elegant and proper smile, Gu Mingxia shook her head helplessly. There really are people in this world who are born to be overworked. It's rare to find someone who feels uncomfortable as soon as they take a break.
"Fu Heng, you should rest more. After all, you're not very young anymore."
"Well……"
These words left Fu Heng speechless for a moment. He wasn't that old, he was only two years older than Gu Mingxia, yet in her words he was no longer young. Fu Heng really wanted to ask Xiao Yan, who was five years older than her, if he had already reached the age of an old man.
But seeing the shadow in Gu Mingxia's eyes, Fu Heng ultimately asked nothing, only giving a bitter smile.
"Alright, thank you for your concern, Grandpa. I will get more rest in the future."
"Fu Heng, honestly, you five brothers in the Fu family, do you really need to work this hard?"
"I guess I'm used to it. I'll do as much as I can, it won't make me too tired anyway."
Fu Heng would never tell Gu Mingxia that the reason he was so busy was to make his busy work less painful for her. With that in mind, why would he delegate so much work to others?
"You..."
Gu Mingxia wasn't unaware of Fu Heng's feelings, but some things, once missed, are truly missed, and regret is of no use.
"I've finished looking at it, I have to go back now."
Just as Gu Mingxia was about to get up, Fu Heng suddenly spoke with a smile.
"Mingxia, is something wrong between you and Xiao Yan? You looked preoccupied when you came in."
"It's alright, don't worry and get some rest. I can handle it."
"Mingxia, we are friends. I hope you will think of me when you need something."
"Of course." Gu Mingxia turned back and smiled at him. Fu Heng felt that this was the happiest smile he had ever seen Gu Mingxia give. "Alright, I really have to go back now. You get some rest, and I'll come see you another day."
"Okay, be careful on the road and take care of yourself. If needed, I can have Misha go to the Xiao family to keep you company."
"You should know I'm not that weak. You're the one who needs Misha more than I am."
As Fu Heng watched Gu Mingxia leave, the smile on his face slowly froze. There must be a problem between her and Xiao Yan, and it's definitely not just because Xiao Yan said something hurtful out of jealousy.
"Fu Bo, send someone to protect Mingxia."
"Third Brother, Sister Xia is protected by a group of mercenaries. She doesn't need the bodyguards from the Fu family, does she?"
"It's always safer to have one more person. Just do as I say. Also... check what Xiao Yan has been up to lately."
"good."
At the Xiao family villa, Gu Mingxia was leisurely sipping green tea on the sofa, her laptop still displaying the Gu Group's official website.
"Xiaxia, Bai Zixuan is a complete scumbag!"
Liu Yan rushed in from outside with a basic magazine in her hand. Gu Mingxia looked at her with a puzzled expression, holding a water glass, wondering what Bai Zixuan had done to provoke Liu Yan, who was preparing for her wedding.
"Didn't you go to see wedding photos? Why are you back at this time?"
"What kind of time is this to be looking at wedding photos? Xiaxia, I think you can't be so soft-hearted anymore. Look at what that scumbag has done!"
Liu Yan placed the magazines in front of Gu Mingxia. Just one glance was enough to turn her face pale. Every single magazine had a nude photo of Gu Mingxia on the cover.
She picked up a magazine and looked at it carefully. All the photos were taken at the Peninsula Hotel. She never expected that Bai Zixuan had taken these photos during that honey trap incident.
"His photography skills aren't very good."
Gu Mingxia casually tossed the magazine onto the coffee table and said indifferently. Liu Yan looked at her with surprise and disbelief.
"Young Miss, these are all nude photos of you! How can you be so calm?"
"So what do you think I should do? Cry and be sad? Or scream and scream? But do you think that would help?"
Gu Mingxia's gaze remained fixed on the Gu Group's official website. Liu Yan sighed helplessly as she looked at her expression.
"Xiaxia, let me tell you, it's your nonchalant attitude that's causing scumbags to be everywhere."
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