◇ 【138】 No destruction, no construction
"Mu Heng went berserk, his Qi overflowing. I was the one who noticed and rushed over to save him," Han Lin said. Zhang Mu Heng had told him many things before. Some of what he said today was based on his own knowledge, while others were based on his own speculation based on the comments of eyewitnesses at the lake and the situation at the time. It wasn't a complete reconstruction of the situation, but it was close.
For a moment, no one knew what to say. The room was completely silent.
Gu Juan had no sympathy for Zhang Muheng regarding the matter of Gao Zuoqiong and Gao Youyao. He had always believed that loyalty was one of the biggest differences between love and family or friendship. If Zhang Muheng liked Gao Zuoqiong, he shouldn't have messed with Gao Youyao; if he liked Gao Youyao more, he should have broken up with Gao Zuoqiong sooner rather than later. Otherwise, the situation today wouldn't have been so devastating for all three parties. Or could a heart really be split in two? If Xi Lang liked him and fell in love with someone else at the same time, he would have gone mad. Even just thinking about this possibility made his heart ache like a knife.
Xi Lang was startled when he noticed Gu Juan's unstable breathing. He turned around and found that he was pale. He hurriedly called out to him in his sea of consciousness, "Juan Bao, what's wrong? I'm here."
The voice filled with worry was reassuring. Gu Juan immediately snapped out of his turbulent thoughts and forced a smile back at Xi Lang, "I'm fine."
Xi Lang was still worried, but since there were other people around, he didn't say much and just sped up the process of helping Zhang Muheng.
After a while, the energy in Zhang Muheng's body was completely transformed. Zhang Muheng finally stopped struggling, looked at everyone dazedly, and fell asleep tiredly.
"What happened?" Li Ruicheng asked hurriedly.
"It's okay, let him sleep for a while." Xi Lang walked to Gu Juan and held his hand.
"I'm glad you're alright." Xi Cong checked his watch. "I'm afraid the Zhang family is in chaos. Let Mu Heng get some sleep for an hour, and then we'll go back to the capital."
No one had any objection.
Xi Lang took his wife Gu Juan for a walk in the garden downstairs. In the garden, flowers were in full bloom, and bees and butterflies were vying to get close to the blooming flowers.
"Juanbao, what happened just now?" Xi Lang asked worriedly.
Gu Juan walked forward with his head down, a little absentminded, "It's okay."
Xi Lang noticed his uneasiness and stood in front of him. He held his hands with both hands. He felt his hands were a little cold and said softly, "You are worried about something. Can't you tell me? Juanbao, don't be like this. I don't think I can hold you like this."
Gu Juan held his hand in hers and raised her head. "It's really okay. I was just wondering... can one person really fall in love with two people at the same time?"
Xi Lang immediately understood what he was worried about. He felt both amused and distressed. He lifted his chin, looked directly into his clear eyes, and said seriously, "Mu Heng is Mu Heng, and I am me. You can't punish me for his mistakes."
"How did I punish you?" Gu Juan glanced at him with amusement, still feeling a little disappointed in his heart. "Okay, let's not talk about him anymore. It was just my imagination."
Xi Lang shook his head. He had to clarify the issue, otherwise, he was afraid his lover would have a grudge. He took his lover's hand and placed it on his heart. "Why do people only have one heart and not two? Therefore, one heart cannot be divided between two people."
"Boom, boom, boom..." The rhythmic sound of his heartbeat echoed through his palm, and Gu Juan felt as if it were actually inside his chest. As if in response, his heartbeat gradually caught up with Xi Lang's. His face gradually grew hot, and under Xi Lang's affectionate and focused gaze, he felt intoxicated, as if he had drunk fine wine.
The words in his heart blurted out, "Xi Lang, I love you."
Xi Lang's dark eyes suddenly lit up, and a joyful smile spread across his face. He embraced him and said calmly, "Juanbao, believe me, we will be happier than anyone else."
Gu Juan felt relieved, the corners of his lips curled up, he responded, patted his waist, and said, "Go back."
Gu Yinyin saw from afar on the upstairs balcony that Gu Juan seemed to be fine, so she felt relieved and quietly returned to the house.
Not long after, Zhang Muheng woke up. Seeing everyone there, he quickly recalled what happened before he lost consciousness and his expression became serious.
He held onto a glimmer of hope and asked Han Lin, "Youyao..."
Han Lin shook his head slowly.
"I'm going to check it out." Zhang Muheng clenched his fists, stood up, and walked out. His hair was messy and his clothes were wrinkled. Because he had been mad before, Han Lin and the others couldn't help him change his clothes.
Xi Cong stopped him, "Take care of yourself first, and see what you look like now!"
The families were close, and they were all childhood friends. It could be said that Xi Cong was also Zhang Muheng's brother. Zhang Muheng didn't dare disobey him, so he washed up silently, borrowed a set of clothes from Xi Lang, and returned to his normal appearance.
The bloodshot in his eyes couldn't be concealed, making him look rather pitiful. But Xi Cong and the others didn't sympathize with him, instead expressing a certain anger, a sense of disappointment. But now that things had come to this, there was no point in saying more. After finishing their work, the group drove back to the imperial capital.
Back in the capital, it was already dark, and Zhang Muheng was going straight to the Gao family. He was partially responsible for Gao Youyao's death, and he should bear the blame from the Gao family like a man. Gu Juan and the others did not go with Zhang Muheng. The love triangle between Zhang Muheng, Gao Zuoqiong, and Gao Youyao was not a pleasant one to begin with. The Gao family was undoubtedly in turmoil, and the Gao family would certainly not want too many outsiders around.
Gu Juan, Xi Lang, Xi Cong, and Luo Qingyou returned home. Father and Mother Xi were still awake. Mother Xi had already prepared a delicious soup and served them each a bowl.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad." Gu Juan took a sip of the soup, and his heart warmed. He quickly finished the bowl, licked his lips with aftertaste, and quietly kicked Xi Lang's calf. Xi Lang consciously went to serve him another bowl.
Xi's mother noticed Gu Juan's little gesture and smiled slightly. The two children had a good relationship, and it was a pleasure for them as elders to see it.
After Xi Lang sat down, his father asked, "What exactly is going on with the Gao family?"
Mother Xi was also curious, "Yes, Youyao is a good child, why is it that..."
Xi Cong and Luo Qingyou told what had happened.
Father Xi snorted coldly and did not comment.
Xi's mother also frowned, "How could Mu Heng be so confused!" After saying only one sentence, she pointed her spearhead at Xi Cong and Xi Lang with a sharp look, "I can't control others, but you two better be careful. If I find out that you have wronged Qingyou and Xiaojuan, I will be the first one to not forgive you!" As she spoke, she glanced at Xi Cong and Xi Lang with a warning look.
Xi Cong raised his hands and repeatedly stated, "Mom, I'm always nice to Xiaoyou, how could I possibly let her down?"
Xi Lang's warm gaze fell on Gu Juan. "Only the original lid of a jar can fit tightly. Don't worry, Mom."
Gu Juan's face flushed and she pretended not to hear his sweet words.
Xi Mu's words reminded Xi Cong and Xi Lang on the one hand, and on the other hand, they also comforted Gu Juan and Luo Qingyou. How could Gu Juan and Luo Qingyou not understand?
Luo Qingyou has always handled the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law very well. She immediately snuggled up to Xi's mother and said coquettishly with a smile, "Mom, you are so good to me. Thank you, Mom!"
Xi's mother patted her hands lovingly and treated her like her own daughter.
At this time, Gu Juan naturally could not fall behind, and also said that Xi Lang was very good to him. If he was not good to him one day, he would definitely ask Xi's mother to help him make the decision.
Xi's mother was amused by him and laughed.
Nearby, Father Xi didn't interrupt much, but his gentle expression suggested he was quite content with his two sons and their wives (?). As the saying goes, a harmonious family brings prosperity; as parents age, this is their only hope. As long as the family is harmonious, nothing else matters. His only regret was that the family wasn't very large. With his sons and daughters-in-law away and his grandson in school, the house felt a bit lonely. Father Xi's gaze drifted to his second son and his wife, wondering if they could have a child too. He had considered finding a surrogate, but considering the special status of his two children and the concern that it would affect their relationship, he decided against it.
The drizzle started at midnight and did not stop in the morning. Gu Juan, Xi Lang, Xi Cong and Luo Qingyou drove to Gao's house to attend Gao Youyao's funeral.
Gao's father and mother took good care of themselves, and Zhang Muheng occasionally used his privileged position to send them some skincare products, so they always looked very young. This time, they seemed to have aged ten years, with Gao's father having many more white hairs. Gao Zuoqiong was pale, her eyes puffy, and she had lost a lot of weight in just two days. She looked so frail that she looked like she could be blown down by a gust of wind. She needed a girl to support her when she returned the guests' gifts.
After burning incense, Gu Juan and Xi Lang went forward to comfort Gao's father and mother.
"Uncle Gao, Aunt Gao, Zuo Qiong, I express my condolences."
Gao's father knew that Zhang Muheng was good friends with these people, and he disliked them. He snorted and didn't look at them directly. Gao's mother had a dull look in her eyes and kept crying silently. Gao Zuoqiong nodded slightly and said nothing.
Gu Juan and the others quietly walked aside.
At this time, Zhang Muheng walked in wearing a black suit, with a calm look and a solemn expression.
Gu Juan watched him approach, a solemn expression on his face. In just one night, Zhang Muheng's demeanor had undergone a drastic change. He was like a cold sword, emitting a chilling aura. Furthermore, someone hadn't figured out what had happened last night; his cultivation had actually risen by a level. However, this wasn't normal; the demonic energy within his dantian was restlessly stirring.
When Gao's mother saw Zhang Muheng, she seemed to be suddenly awakened. She jumped up suddenly, rushed to him, and slapped him hard in the face. With a crisp "pa" sound, she shouted at the top of her lungs, "What are you doing here? Don't you think it's not enough that you have harmed our family? Get out! Get out of here!" After that, Gao's mother slapped him again, beat and pushed him desperately, and she was also staggering.
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