Chapter 130 Sweetness, a Little Corner as a Friend
Gu Mingxia's words were domineering and assertive, filled with her own pride and the sense of accomplishment of being Xiao Yan's girlfriend. A group of reporters watched her walk away, momentarily forgetting to chase after her.
It wasn't until Gu Mingxia left the conference room that all the reporters realized that the main character of today's press conference had left, and they immediately complained to each other that they hadn't reminded each other to take some nice photos of Gu Mingxia.
"Yu Hao, I have to go back first. I'll come and handle company matters after I've made arrangements for Xiao Yan!"
Gu Mingxia went straight to the elevator and only called Liang Yuhao when she reached the underground parking garage. After hanging up, she got into her car and quickly drove out of the garage, heading straight for Liu Yan's villa.
It didn't take long for Gu Mingxia to drive to Liu Yan's villa. After entering, Zheng Liu and Liu Yan's luggage had already been packed. When Liu Yan saw Gu Mingxia, she immediately smiled.
"Xiaxia, we're all ready! You're here so early!"
"Okay, let's go then!"
Her thoughts were entirely focused on Xiao Yan at home. Gu Mingxia was deeply worried about leaving Xiao Yan alone in the villa, but she had no other choice. Until she found someone she could completely trust, she would rather make extra trips every day than let Xiao Yan be in any hidden danger.
"Okay, let's go!"
Liu Yan glanced at her villa. Although she didn't quite understand why Gu Mingxia wanted them to move into her house, she knew that Gu Mingxia must have her reasons for making such a decision, and as her best friend, she naturally had to fully support her.
Gu Mingxia drove very fast the whole way without saying a word. Her mind was completely focused on Xiao Yan, and she couldn't care less about talking. The sooner she got back to the villa and saw Xiao Yan, the sooner she could put her mind at ease!
Although Liu Yan and Zheng Liu didn't quite understand why Gu Mingxia was silent, they tacitly refrained from asking either of them! Xiao Yan hadn't shown up yet, which meant something must have happened to him, but since Gu Mingxia didn't say anything, they were too embarrassed to ask Xiao Yan directly if something had happened.
Soon, Gu Mingxia drove the car to the underground garage. After Liu Yan and Zheng Liu got out of the car, the three of them took the elevator directly to the villa entrance. Gu Mingxia took out her keys and hurriedly opened the door. She rushed inside, forgetting to even change her shoes.
She rushed to Xiao Yan's room, and when she opened the door and saw Xiao Yan lying calmly on the bed, she breathed a long sigh of relief, and a relaxed expression appeared on her face.
Standing behind her, Liu Yan looked at Xiao Yan, whose breathing was steady but whose face was somewhat pale, with an incredulous expression. She held Gu Mingxia's arm and felt her whole body trembling.
Could it be because of her that Xiao Yan was blown into a vegetative state by the bomb? If that's the case, how can she atone to Gu Mingxia? Feeling Liu Yan's trembling body, Gu Mingxia reached out and patted her arm, smiling faintly.
"This has nothing to do with you! Sit down, I'll tell you about what's happening in South Africa!"
Gu Mingxia smiled and nodded at Zheng Liu. She and Liu Yan sat on the same sofa, while Zheng Liu sat on the sofa next to them. Gu Mingxia's expression was calm, without any sign of sadness.
"Liu Yan, you don't need to blame yourself. Xiao Yan's coma isn't because of you; it's a side effect of an overdose of BH19 he received previously. That's why he's been unconscious ever since!"
After saying this, Gu Mingxia turned her gaze to Zheng Liu, who was frowning in thought. He was clearly also surprised that Xiao Yan would reappear in front of him in such a helpless and unconscious state.
Although BH19 is very effective, it has always been listed as a prohibited drug. This is mainly because its effects are too potent and can cause unpredictable side effects. But... why would Xiao Yan overdose on it?
“Mr. Zheng, I’m asking you and your friend to protect Xiao Yan. I need to go to work at Maoguang, and Xiao Yan can’t be left unattended, so… I’m begging you to help me take care of Xiao Yan and protect him! Also, please help me investigate some things I want to know!”
Gu Mingxia spoke earnestly. She couldn't be sure whether Feng He and the woman with similar features to her would come to Xiangcheng to deal with them. However, it was always better to take precautions in advance, no matter what!
"Miss Gu, please rest assured, we will definitely take good care of and protect Mr. Xiao!"
No wonder Gu Mingxia drove so fast the whole way; she was worried about Xiao Yan at the villa. Zheng Liu greatly admired the woman before him. Even when Xiao Yan was unconscious, she hadn't given up on him. In a society where fast-paced relationships are rampant, such unwavering devotion seems rare and precious!
As he thought of this, his gaze unconsciously fell on Liu Yan. When Liu Yan looked up, she met Zheng Liu's eyes and immediately looked away shyly.
"Thank you, Mr. Zheng!" Gu Mingxia said, taking out her checkbook from her bag, quickly writing a string of numbers on it, tearing it off, and handing it to Zheng Liu. "Protecting Xiao Yan may be a dangerous thing, but rest assured, Mr. Zheng, I know the price of mercenaries, and I won't let you take the risk for nothing!"
Zheng Liu took the check from Gu Mingxia, glanced at it, and immediately frowned. He then handed the check back to her.
“Miss Gu, this money… is a bit too much, we don’t need this much…”
"Life on the edge is never easy! You deserve this!"
Gu Mingxia pushed Zheng Liu's hand back. Zheng Liu thought for a moment before putting away the check and looking at Gu Mingxia with a serious expression.
"Miss Gu, rest assured, we will take good care of Mr. Xiao and ensure he encounters no danger!"
This was a mercenary's promise, and also a man's promise! Gu Mingxia's intentions were good, and Zheng Liu wasn't the kind of person who wouldn't appreciate it. He immediately and earnestly assured Gu Mingxia.
Seeing Zheng Liu's serious expression, Gu Mingxia nodded with a smile. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she looked at Zheng Liu with a serious expression.
"Mr. Zheng, are you familiar with a mysterious organization called the Longevity Cult?"
“Miss Gu, please just call me Zheng Liu!” Zheng Liu said with a simple smile, then frowned and scratched his head. “This… I’m not entirely sure! But my friend Song Jia should be able to find some clues. He’s always been in charge of intelligence in our mercenary group.”
"Okay, your friends will all stay here after they arrive. You'll be in charge of the specifics of what to do then!"
Gu Mingxia raised her wrist, checked the time, then picked up her bag and stood up.
"Liu Yan, you and Zheng Liu get something to eat. I need to go check on Fu Heng!"
With Liu Yan and Zheng Liu around, Gu Mingxia could finally feel a little more at ease. She had promised Fu Heng that she would visit him every day, and she couldn't break her promise on the very first day, could she? Liu Yan nodded.
"Okay, don't worry, with Zheng Liu and me here, Xiao Yan will definitely be fine!"
Gu Mingxia smiled and nodded. After leaving the house, she drove straight to the Fu family villa. It has to be said that Xiao Yan's villa and the Fu family's villa were in two different places, and even by car, they were still quite far apart.
After driving for about forty minutes, they finally arrived at the gate of the Fu family villa. Gu Mingxia gave her name, and the security guard at the gate let her in.
As soon as she entered the villa, a housekeeper dressed as a maid came over to lead the way for Gu Mingxia.
"Miss Gu, the Third Young Master has instructed me to take you directly to the living room!"
"Thanks!"
Gu Mingxia politely thanked her, carrying fruit and a thermos—soup she had specially ordered for Fu Heng from the soup shop. When she entered the living room, Fu Heng was the only person there, sitting on the sofa. Upon seeing Gu Mingxia, he immediately stood up and smiled slightly at her.
The evening light streamed through the large French windows, bathing Fu Heng in a divine glow. Against the light, the elegant smile on his lips was so warm and inviting.
"Thanks a lot!"
"I drove here, so I didn't have to run here myself. It's not tiring at all!"
Gu Mingxia placed the fruit and thermos on the coffee table, walked over to Fu Heng, and helped him sit on the sofa. She then sat on the sofa opposite him. Fu Heng looked at her deliberately maintained distance and politeness, and although he felt uncomfortable, his smile became even more elegant and appropriate.
“You were shot, so I brought you some soup to help your wound heal.”
Pointing to the thermos on the coffee table, Gu Mingxia spoke with concern. If there was anyone in this world who most wanted Fu Heng to be happy, it would definitely be Gu Mingxia!
Because of a past relationship that turned out to be a mistake, Gu Mingxia has let Fu Heng down, and now she hopes that he can find his own irreplaceable happiness!
"I went to the hospital for a check-up yesterday afternoon, and the wound is healing very well! You don't need to worry!"
Fu Heng looked at the thermos and fruit on the coffee table and felt a warmth in his heart. Although he knew that Gu Mingxia would not cook soup for him herself, he was still happy even if it was bought.
The tenderness in his eyes intensified, and Gu Mingxia followed his gaze to the thermos, smiling somewhat awkwardly.
"There wasn't enough time, so I ordered some soup from the hotel. I'll go to the market tomorrow to buy some ingredients to make it for you!"
Indeed, it's a bit inappropriate to buy soup based on what others have recommended, Gu Mingxia said casually. Fu Heng smiled, his heart filled with sweetness.
"You still have to take care of Xiao Yan, you don't need to go to so much trouble!"
She only has Xiao Yan in her heart, so is it something to be happy about as a friend to be able to leave such a small place in her heart? Fu Heng looked at Gu Mingxia earnestly with a smile in his eyes.
"By the way, I found out online last night that people who use firebird tattoos on their necks might belong to an organization called the Longevity Cult!"
"What era are we living in? People still pursue immortality? That's utterly foolish!"
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