A complex emotion flashed in Xiao Wanqing's eyes. She turned her head with difficulty to look at Gu Qingyan. Her face was as pale as paper, and her weak body could barely support her head. She slowly extended her uninjured right hand; her once fair arm now appeared even paler and weaker due to excessive blood loss. She trembled as she grasped Gu Qingyan's arm, as if trying to express her inner struggle and resentment through this action.
"Gu Qingyan, what's the use of saying all this now?" Xiao Wanqing's voice was weak and trembling, each word filled with endless pain and despair. "I'm going to die, I'm going to die." Her eyes revealed a deep sadness and helplessness.
Gu Qingyan felt as if his heart was being torn apart when he saw Xiao Wanqing's pained expression. Tears streamed down his face as he gently stroked Xiao Wanqing's cheek. Her once vibrant and energetic face was now extremely haggard and pale.
"Wanqing, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." Gu Qingyan's voice choked with sobs, every word filled with pain and regret. "I couldn't think about this before. I've always been your brother, and that's what I thought. All these years, I never imagined there would be anything else between us." His eyes revealed a deep sense of helplessness and self-blame.
“Until you returned to the country, you have no idea how happy I was to see you back.” Gu Qingyan’s voice trembled as he recalled the moment of their reunion, a smile appearing on his face. “I will never forget the way you looked when you appeared in front of me in a dress, just like the little girl in my memory. I thought to myself, Wanqing, you’re finally back.”
As he spoke, Gu Qingyan gently tidied Xiao Wanqing's disheveled hair, his movements soft and delicate, as if handling a fragile treasure. His eyes were filled with love and affection.
"It's all my fault for not handling things properly, which is why you've suffered so much." Gu Qingyan's voice was low and painful as he held Xiao Wanqing's hand tightly, his heart aching.
Xiao Wanqing gripped Gu Qingyan's sleeve tightly, trying to break free from his grasp. Her voice, unlike Gu Qingyan's remorse, was utterly cold. "Gu Qingyan, you truly disgust me. Have you forgotten how you rejected me when I wanted to be with you? You watched me suffer so much, yet you still wouldn't be with me. Now, I'm about to die, what's the point of you saying all this? It only makes me feel nauseous!"
Gu Qingyan's face turned pale, his lips trembled slightly, but he couldn't utter a word. He knew that his past actions had deeply hurt Xiao Wanqing, and now, nothing he did could make up for his mistakes.
Xiao Wanqing's breathing became rapid, and tears began to well up in her eyes. She said bitterly, "Gu Qingyan, I really hate you. I hate you for ruining my family, for killing my brother, and for ruining my life. If you hadn't indulged me time and time again, how could I have ended up like this? I've always felt that your feelings for me went beyond brotherly love, but you've never admitted it, leaving me tormented and in pain."
Later, I finally stopped dwelling on it and stopped disliking you. So why are you saying all this now?
Hearing Xiao Wanqing's words, Gu Qingyan burst into tears. He could no longer control himself and hugged Xiao Wanqing tightly again, as if wanting to take all her pain upon himself. He said in a hoarse voice, "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, I really regret it, I really regret it. I know it's too late to say this now, but I still want to tell you, I love you, I've always loved you. If there is an afterlife, I will definitely stand bravely by your side, protect you, guard you, and never let you suffer any harm again."
A mocking smile appeared on Xiao Wanqing's face as she struggled to push away Gu Qingyan's embrace. Her voice was cold and ruthless, "Gu Qingyan, do you think I'll still believe you? Do you think I'll still love you in the next life? You're too naive! I've had enough of your lies and deceptions. I never want to see you again! In the next life, I hope I'll never run into you, you bastard."
"Don't worry, you won't die anytime soon."
Lin Su stepped forward, looked down at them, and clapped her hands, saying, "What a deep bond! It's so touching!"
"Lin Su, I'm begging you." Gu Qingyan looked at Lin Su, put aside all his pride, and pleaded, "Lin Su, whatever your conditions are, just name them, and I will agree to them, as long as you are willing to release Wanqing."
"Look at her like this, she's ruined. She can't do anything anymore. Even if she survives, she'll be a cripple. Please, I'm begging you, don't hurt her anymore!" Gu Qingyan's voice choked as she looked at Xiao Wanqing's wounds.
"Then why don't you exchange your life for hers? What do you think?" Lin Su smiled and suggested to Gu Qingyan.
“Okay.” Gu Qingyan agreed without any hesitation.
Xiao Wanqing had already prepared herself to die, but upon hearing Gu Qingyan's words, she looked at him in disbelief. Xiao Wanqing wanted to say something, but Gu Qingyan gently shook his head. "Wanqing, don't try to persuade me. I've made up my mind. For you, I'm willing to give up everything. Don't worry, as long as you survive, I will arrange for someone to take good care of you. Don't worry."
Xiao Wanqing's expression was complicated. She looked at Gu Qingyan, her brows furrowing unconsciously.
"Pah, scumbag!" Wei Qiao, who was standing to the side, couldn't hold back any longer. He spat on the ground angrily. "I've never seen such a scumbag before!"
"What did you say?" Gu Qingyan said, raising her voice in displeasure.
Wei Qiao was still venting his anger, so he quickly walked up to Gu Qingyan. Looking at Xiao Wanqing, whom Gu Qingyan was still holding like a treasure, he looked disgusted and said to Lin Su, "It's getting late. Mr. Lin has vented his anger. Now it's our turn."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and two bodyguards immediately came over and yanked Xiao Wanqing up without any pity, as if they were tearing up a rag doll that no one wanted.
"What are you going to do? What do you want to do to her?" Gu Qingyan was too weak to do anything but watch Xiao Wanqing being taken away. He could only shout angrily at Wei Qiao.
"Don't rush, everyone gets a share." Wei Qiao said, kicking Gu Qingyan's injured shoulder directly. "I get angry just thinking about how you bullied our young lady, and your confession just now disgusted me even more."
"Don't worry, once she's in my hands, your Xiao Wanqing will suffer a terrible death."
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