Chapter 288 Overthinking (Revised, two chapters combined!)
Gu Yin was stunned when she saw Chu Yan appear before her, then sat up and stretched out her arms.
After hanging up the phone, Chu Yan quickly walked over, embraced her, rested his chin on the top of Gu Yin's head, and reached out to smooth her hair.
The room fell silent for a moment.
After embracing for a while, Gu Yin moved slightly, then stepped out of Chu Yan's arms and asked curiously, "Why did you come here?"
Chu Yan raised the bed so that Gu Yin could lean against it more comfortably.
Then, he took a disposable paper cup, poured two cups of water, gave one to Gu Yin, and drank the other himself. After letting out a sigh of relief, Chu Yan sat down and stared at Gu Yin: "I called you this afternoon, and Gu Shu answered. He said you fainted, so I came over."
After Gu Yin finished drinking, Chu Yan reached out and took the paper cup, placing it on the table.
"Then why did you come dressed like that? Were you in class at the time?" Gu Yin said, looking at Chu Yan, who was wearing a white basketball uniform with a windbreaker over it.
Chu Yan nodded: "It happened to be during PE class at the time."
He had just finished playing basketball and was taking a break when he saw the message Gu Yin had sent him that morning. So he called her back, but all he heard was Gu Qinglang's voice, along with the chattering of a doctor and other people. It was very noisy. Later, he learned that Gu Yin had fainted at the hospital.
Gu Qinglang was too anxious at the time and didn't explain clearly. Chu Yan asked his teacher for leave and immediately bought a plane ticket to come over. After arriving, he contacted Gu Qinglang again to find out the hospital address. When he arrived, Gu Yin was still unconscious.
So Chu Yan sat outside with the others and waited.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yin pursed her lips, wanting to say something but unsure what to say, and ultimately let out a soft sigh.
"I'm fine."
Chu Yan remained silent, quietly watching Gu Yin.
For some reason, Gu Yin felt a little guilty under his gaze, and her eyes started to dart around.
Chu Yan leaned back in his chair and said in a deep voice, "You're overthinking things. How can someone so young think more than an adult?"
Gu Yin did not answer, but looked at Chu Yan and said, "The medicine is finished."
Seeing that she was trying to avoid the issue, and knowing that he wouldn't get anything out of her in the short term, Chu Yan reached out and pressed the call button by the bedside. He stopped worrying about why she had fainted and figured she would tell him when she wanted to.
"Uncle Gu and Auntie are upstairs visiting Grandpa Zhou. He seems to have fainted from anger today. They just went up."
Just as Chu Yan finished speaking, the door was pushed open, and Gu Qinglang and Li Mengxin walked in. When they saw that Gu Yin was awake, their eyes lit up.
"You're awake! How are you feeling? Is anything bothering you?!" The two walked to the bedside and looked at Gu Yin.
Gu Yin shook her head: "I don't feel uncomfortable anywhere. What kind of injection did I get?"
"Glucose, to replenish energy!" Gu Qinglang said with a smile. As for the acupuncture the doctor did for her, he didn't mention it again. Thinking too much about it, those four words were making the couple feel very uncomfortable. They didn't want Ayin to think about it anymore.
The nurse came over and took the medicine bottle away. Gu Yin got out of bed, walked around a bit, and then looked at her parents.
"Grandpa Zhou fainted from anger? Is he alright?!"
Gu Qinglang shook his head: "It's nothing serious. He woke up even earlier than you. He originally wanted to come see you, but we stopped him. He fainted from anger after hearing about what happened when you fainted."
Gu Yin: "...Go up and see him." It's such a shame, he just had surgery and then got so angry he fainted. He's suffering.
After the group went upstairs, Butler Zhou brought over a cart full of food.
When Wang Yanzhi saw Gu Yin, she quickly walked over and carefully examined Gu Yin before letting out a sigh of relief: "I had dinner prepared at home. Your arrival is just in time. Let's eat together!"
Seeing that Butler Zhou had placed the meals in the family room, Gu Yin nodded and pointed to Zhou Wansheng's ward: "I'll go in and take a look first, you guys eat first."
Wang Yanzhi knew that she was going in to put the old man's mind at ease, so she smiled and nodded: "Go ahead, we'll wait for you, no rush!"
When Gu Yin entered the ward, the old man was still awake and had not fallen asleep.
"How are you feeling? Does the wound hurt?"
Hearing the voice, Zhou Wansheng looked towards the door and saw Gu Yin. He laughed and said, "It hurts, but it's within your tolerance. It's nothing. When we were young, we suffered much more pain than this. It's no big deal."
Gu Yin raised her eyebrows: "You look much better than this morning, that's really good."
Zhou Wansheng smiled and pointed to the chair next to him: "Sit down and let's chat."
Gu Yin pulled out a chair, sat down, and looked at the wise old man on the bed.
Zhou Wansheng looked at the ceiling and said softly, "When I was young, I experienced the turmoil of the world, the journey across the ocean to a strange city, being swindled out of all my money, which led to your grandmother selling her blood to support her child, and the gang fights. I risked my life to become rich. Later, I went abroad to expand my business and was kidnapped by armed men. Your grandmother took all her savings to ransom me, and I became the penniless Zhou Wansheng again. But I never gave up. I got up wherever I fell. All the past experiences were stepping stones on my road to success. With that spirit, I slowly started to climb back up until I stood at the top. Just when I thought life was going to be like this, fate slapped me in the face. My child was lost by the brother I could entrust my back to. In this life, you will encounter many hardships. Some hardships are insignificant, while others can take your life. What has happened cannot be changed. We can only save ourselves, make amends, and live better and happier lives. This is the greatest counterattack against the enemy and against fate!"
Speaking of this, Zhou Wansheng looked at Gu Yin and said, "If we are stuck in the past and can't get out of it, then the enemy and fate will succeed. They will laugh at you, laugh at your cowardice and incompetence, and be happy about your self-destruction. Before they even make a move, you will destroy yourself."
After Zhou Wansheng finished speaking, he smiled and looked at Gu Yin: "If you're unhappy, then vent that unhappiness on the enemy. Don't waste your own time."
Gu Yin didn't say anything, remained silent for a while, then sighed: "I know, are you thirsty after saying so much?"
Zhou Wansheng swallowed and nodded: "I'm thirsty."
Gu Yin smiled and stood up: "You'll have to bear with it. I'm going next door to have something delicious. You get some rest."
After saying that, he left the ward.
Zhou Wansheng: "..."
Standing at the door, Gu Yin leaned against the wall, her eyes vacant.
When Chu Yan came out, he saw her looking deep in thought.
"What are you doing there? Come and eat!"
Gu Yin looked up, took a deep breath, smiled, and walked quickly over.
"What's good to eat? I heard the dishes here don't have chili peppers, and I can't eat without chili peppers!"
"Yes, most of them are Hunan cuisine, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"
As the cheerful conversation faded into the distance, Zhou Wansheng in the ward laughed.
The family doctor, who was about to apply water to the old man's lips, couldn't help but laugh when he saw him smiling.
"Grandpa, you're saying so much, can the little girl understand it? She looks so young."
Zhou Wansheng said with a proud look, "She's very smart, don't underestimate her, she's even more capable than me, let me tell you, she..."
Through the slightly ajar door, words of praise for Gu Yin poured out, their tone brimming with pride and self-satisfaction!
The meal was specially arranged by Wang Yanzhi and suited everyone's tastes perfectly.
After dinner, Wang Yanzhi looked at Gu Yin and said, "Your grandfather's condition has stabilized. Go back to the manor tonight. I'll go back too. There are bodyguards and doctors here."
Gu Yin didn't care; she was fine anywhere.
Gu Qinglang and the others had no objections.
When they returned to the manor, looking at the magnificent interior, Gu Yin and the others covered their eyes and then looked at Wang Yanzhi with a complicated expression.
Wang Yanzhi knew what they were thinking and laughed: "This decoration was requested by the old man himself. We hadn't moved here yet. He secretly bought it as a surprise. When I first saw it, I thought it was very tacky, just like you. But there was nothing I could do. He liked it, and since it was already decorated, I could only accept the change."
Anyway, none of the guests dared to say anything!
Gu Qinglang looked at the golden furniture and decorations and nodded: "But it suits the tastes of the elderly in our country. But are those real gold or not?"
Everyone took their seats, and a servant came forward to pour tea.
"Although it's gold, it's not pure gold, so you can use it without worry."
Gu Yin: "...That's really extravagant."
Wang Yanzhi smiled and said, "The rooms of those people were all on the second floor. I have already notified Butler Zhou to remove their things. I plan to combine two of the rooms and use them as your study. There are also some rooms that will be used as a dance room and a music room. I have also prepared a game room. You and Ale are still young and should be quite interested in these things. I have arranged your rooms on the third floor. We'll see if you are satisfied with them."
Speaking of this, Gu Yin thought of Mu Hong and the other two, and looked at Gu Qinglang with a puzzled expression.
"What happened to the other three after I fainted?"
Originally, no one wanted to mention Gu Yin's fainting, but seeing that she had brought it up, Wang Yanzhi sat down next to her, took her hand, and said seriously, "I had the bodyguards kick them out. Yin, what do you think would make you feel better? Just tell me! Our Zhou family will back you up!"
Gu Yin looked at Wang Yanzhi and saw hatred and a fierce determination in her eyes. She blinked, as if the other party thought that as long as she said she wanted to kill that person, the Zhou family would cover for her and wouldn't let anything happen to her.
"Let Mu Hong rot in jail. As for Zhou Tengfei and Zhou Feifei, take back everything the Zhou family gave them! If they ever get a job, I hope you can use your influence to completely blacklist them! Not now, but as soon as they enter society, blacklist them! I also hope you can let Mu Hong know from time to time that our family is doing well!"
Killing someone is one thing, but destroying their spirit is the best strategy! Wasn't that how Gu Yin was tormented in her past life? Back then, Mu Hong and the others must have been secretly laughing at her overestimating herself, watching her struggle!
Gu Qinglang and Li Mengxin remained silent. They knew they couldn't kill anyone; as for the rest, Gu Yin would handle it. She had her own boundaries.
Wang Yanzhi quietly squeezed Gu Yin's hand and nodded: "No problem!"
To be honest, if it weren't for Gu Yin, the consequences of what the Gu family suffered would be unimaginable! So many times, if Gu Yin hadn't been there even once, it's hard to say whether the Gu family would be in this state now!
Before going to Lijia Village, Zhou Wansheng had already researched everything about the Gu family.
The one they felt most sorry for was Gu Yin! She worked hard to earn money for her family, worried about their safety, and still managed to keep up with her studies! Even one of them couldn't do all that, not to mention she's only fifteen years old!
"The Chu family will also completely blacklist them!" Chu Yan said to Gu Yin from the side.
Gu Yin nodded and smiled.
Gu Qinglang: "..." You little brat!
Li Mengxin squeezed his hand and shook her head. She said it was best to let the children handle their own affairs. She could tell that Gu Yin and Chu Yan wouldn't do anything out of line; both children were excellent and could put their parents at ease.
In the middle of the night, just as Gu Yin came out of the space and was about to wash up, 001 sent an alarm.
"Host, someone is breaking into the Zhou residence's system!" When they returned, 001 withdrew its system, but out of habit, even after it was withdrawn, some data remained to monitor it.
Gu Yin's eyes lit up, and she immediately pulled out her computer: "Perfect timing to test my skills!" She had been studying how to hack network systems recently, and now she had a chance to put her skills to the test! Of course, she wanted to give it a try!
001 opened her mouth, but in the end, she didn't say anything.
Ten minutes later, seeing Gu Yin still jumping around outside the system, 001 covered her eyes and coughed lightly: "How about..."
"No need! I can do it myself!!" Gu Yinshuang's speed increased even more!
At that moment, in the computer room of the villa next door, a man chuckled as he watched a yellow dot jumping up and down in the lower left corner of the computer screen.
"Captain, should we let it in?"
The man, referred to as the captain, kept moving his hands. On the screen, a string of white dots, each about the thickness of a thumb, was devouring a string of red dots, each the size of a little finger. Under the man's control, the white dots devoured the dots at an increasingly faster speed.
The man glanced at it briefly and said casually, "Ignore it."
As soon as he finished speaking, the yellow dot broke the system and entered the battlefield.
"Wow! Not bad! Where did this newbie come from? He actually cracked the captain's system. Although he's not much of a threat, he's not bad either! He's a bit better than me, Xiao Wu! Of course, I'm talking about my younger self!"
Bai Xiao, the captain Xiao Wu mentioned, never expected that the person who couldn't find a way out just now would break the system he made for the Zhou family.
With a few quick operations, he effortlessly traced the source of the data.
"It's from the main building, on the third floor. Is it the real young lady from the wealthy family?" Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise!
Because the second floor needed to be renovated, the housekeeper asked them to inspect the main building. After that, the housekeeper asked them to help install some equipment in a princess room on the third floor and also asked them to help assemble a computer, saying that the young lady was quite interested in this.
Bai Xiao became interested. Seeing that there was only a little bit of red data left, he paused the devouring process, moved it next to the yellow data, and then stopped moving.
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