"I'm entrusting Jiang Hua to you." Gu Yiming said sincerely into the phone, expressing his gratitude.
Gu Yiming had long intended to send Jiang Hua abroad so he could confidently carry out his revenge plan. However, he hadn't expected the accident to happen so suddenly, and he had no choice but to send Jiang Hua away ahead of schedule to prevent her from being harmed again. Since the incident was unexpected and Gu Yiming couldn't find anyone he could trust abroad, he entrusted Jiang Hua to Xia Lai.
Xia Lai was naturally a helpful person and didn't intend to refuse. Moreover, he had a great liking for Jiang Hua and felt sorry for her after hearing about her experiences. He was more than willing to take care of her. "Don't worry, I will take good care of her."
After arranging Jiang Hua's destination, Gu Yiming felt relieved enough to proceed with the plan to send her away. In order to avoid being discovered by those with ulterior motives, he needed to create a false impression to deceive everyone.
That same evening, an incident occurred at the private hospital where Jiang Hua was staying: a fire, apparently caused by a patient carelessly discarding a cigarette butt while smoking.
The fire started right next to Jiang Hua's hospital room, and it was more intense from the start. People easily noticed the fire and escaped in time. The media reported the following day that, apart from Jiang Hua, the casualties in the fire were not significant, and Jiang Hua was the only one who died.
Of course, the truth is that Jiang Hua was secretly and urgently sent abroad by Gu Yiming. Whether it was the fire or her death, including the media's statements, it was all deliberately designed by him.
"Mother……"
When Jiang Kefan heard the news, he froze, unable to believe his ears. Tears streamed down his face. He asked around, but everyone looked at him with pity and offered comfort without telling him where his mother was.
Staring blankly at the empty hospital bed for a long time, Jiang Kefan's consciousness finally returned after the strong shock, but he still refused to accept it. He couldn't imagine that his mother, who was lying here just yesterday, was gone in the blink of an eye. When he finally came to his senses, he found that his face was covered with tears.
Not wanting anyone else to see her like this, especially her irresponsible father, Jiang Kefan rubbed her eyes hard twice, ignoring the burning pain caused by the rough action, and ran out quickly.
The sunset painted the trees scattered on the ground with dazzling colors. The quiet and desolate atmosphere was broken by heart-wrenching cries. A boy lay under a tree, sobbing uncontrollably and screaming with all his might.
This is the only place Jiang Kefan can find where he won't be seen. He always comes here when he's unhappy to vent his emotions without worrying about being seen.
Jiang Kefan had told Li Younan almost all his secrets, so he wasn't the only one who knew about this place. Not far behind him, Li Younan stood quietly, her face also filled with sorrow. She had gone to look for Jiang Kefan as soon as she saw the news, but couldn't find him anywhere. In desperation, she thought of this place and sure enough, she found him there.
Panting from running around searching, Li Younan intended to go and call Jiang Kefan, but unconsciously stopped, giving him some space to vent his heartache. Only when Jiang Kefan's voice gradually lowered and turned into a hoarse sob suppressed in his throat did Li Younan slowly walk towards him.
Jiang Kefan felt a sudden warmth on his back as someone hugged him from behind. After a moment of stiffness, he recognized her from her unique fragrance and relaxed again. However, he was too ashamed to face her in this state and remained in the same position, silently shedding tears.
Li Younan squatted down and hugged Jiang Kefan tightly without saying a word, because she knew how close Jiang Kefan and his mother were. After what had happened, no amount of words would help. She wanted to use her hug to warm him and tell him that he was not alone.
It took Jiang Kefan a long time to accept the fact that his mother had left him forever. The tears on his face were dried by the wind, and his tender face showed a vicissitude and grief that should not belong to his age. He opened his mouth and said the first words he had spoken since he learned of Jiang Hua's death.
"My mom is gone."
Such a short sentence concealed immense sorrow. Jiang Kefan's voice was hoarse and choked with sobs, the last syllable trembling slightly, his face flushed red, as if he had used all his strength to utter those four words.
Li Younan looked at him with heartache, but didn't know what to say. Saying things like "You still have me" sounded touching, but who could replace his mother? It only made things more painful. Li Younan chose silence, simply holding him tighter, quietly supporting him through his grief.
Back home, Jiang Kefan became even more taciturn, especially around Gu Yiming, and deliberately contradicted him. His mother knew about Gu Yiming and Xu Xiaoxiao's affair, and he knew it too. From that moment on, he had no good feelings towards his father, who was only there to take care of his mother. Now, his mother was gone because of his irresponsible behavior as a so-called father.
Where were you before Mom left? Were you indulging in a whirlwind of pleasure, embracing another woman? Jiang Kefan looked coldly at Gu Yiming. Even if his mother's death couldn't be entirely blamed on this man, he was still partly responsible.
Gu Yiming wasn't unaware of Jiang Kefan's hostility towards him; he simply thought he could understand the child's feelings and that she couldn't bear such a blow, which was why she became hostile and rebellious. He didn't realize that Jiang Kefan had misunderstood him, which meant that the relationship, despite his one-sided tolerance, didn't improve but gradually deteriorated.
"No matter what you do, I will never forgive you." When Gu Yiming gave Jiang Kefan a few words of advice, expressing his concern, Jiang Kefan didn't even look up, as if he hadn't heard. He coldly walked past Gu Yiming until he opened the door, then stopped and said, word by word. No matter what Gu Yiming did, he believed it was out of guilt; Gu Yiming deserved to be tormented by his conscience, and he didn't deserve forgiveness.
Gu Yiming was completely overwhelmed by the teenage boy, and at the same time, he had to arrange Jiang Hua's affairs and continue the drug's progress, so he couldn't spare any more attention to care about Jiang Kefan. Knowing that Li Younan had a good relationship with him, he secretly arranged to meet her to talk, hoping that she could take Jiang Kefan out and adjust his mood.
For Jiang Hua's safety, I cannot tell you right now, I'm sorry.
Gu Yiming frowned as he watched Jiang Kefan's departing figure, feeling guilty. To keep Jiang Hua's whereabouts a secret from everyone, he had no choice but to do this. This genuine grief would only confirm Jiang Hua's death and prevent suspicion. Gu Yiming understood that this was unfair to Jiang Kefan, but he was helpless.
"Wait a little longer, and you will soon know the truth."
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