Car accident
Chen Miao dared not look her in the eye, lowered his head, took a deep breath and replied, "President Yu, you are sick. I am Chen Miao, not Meng Chou as you say."
Yu Xi's eyes filled with tears. She stood on tiptoe, cupped his face in her hands, and cried, "No, it's you. It's you..."
She didn't know what was wrong with her. Perhaps she was under the influence of the drug and her mind was not clear, or perhaps Chen Miao really looked too much like Meng Chou.
Their movements, eyes, work style, and even the tone of their voices are exactly the same.
He also played the song "Fairy Tale" that Meng Chou would perform for her alone, and when drawing plaster dolls, he would put blush on the dolls' cheeks, and he would remember what she liked to eat...
If all of this could be explained, and could be said to have been given to Chen Miao by the deceased Meng Chou, Yu Xi would never believe it from the bottom of her heart.
How could someone with such a strong possessive nature in relationships possibly teach these things to others?
"You lied to me! You are!" She weakly pounded Chen Miao's chest again and again, venting the emotions she had been suppressing all along. Then, taking advantage of Chen Miao's inattention, she bit his collarbone.
She only released her mouth when the salty, fishy taste filled her mouth, leaving behind her unique mark.
Yu Xi looked up and observed Chen Miao's expression. The latter didn't even frown or raise his hand to stop him. He was like a fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others, yet he still had an unyielding pride.
"Mr. Yu, I'll go find you a doctor. You're sick." He made up an excuse and turned to leave.
Yu Xi didn't stop him anymore. The heat in her body was still unbearable. She dug her nails into her palms, took two steps back, and let him leave.
"You can go now! I don't need to see a doctor, I can handle it myself." She instructed, "Those people in the banquet hall are probably just waiting to see me make a fool of myself. If I go to call someone now, I'll just be giving them a chance to watch the show."
"Jin Xuexiao's reputation cannot be ruined, and mine will not be ruined either." She knew how important the reputation of a senior leader was to the company.
This status and reputation sometimes became a hindrance to her, binding her firmly to her high position, and her every move represented the direction of Jin Xuexiao's career.
Yu Xi maintained her last shred of rationality and slowly moved her feet toward the bathroom.
She stumbled along, leaning against the wall. The cold water in the bathtub gradually submerged her, and the icy touch brought her some relief. Recalling what she had just said, Yu Xi couldn't help but laugh at herself.
The water jets created bubbles as they splashed through the full tub of clear water. The sound of the flowing water was gradually drowned out by the water filling the tub. She heard a muffled 'bang' as the door closed, and the room became completely silent.
The water in the bathtub overflowed, but Yu Xi was too lazy to lift her hand to turn it off, nor did she have the strength to do so. She let the water spread and seep down the drain.
Gradually, her face was submerged beneath the water, and the familiar feeling of suffocation returned, bringing back all the memories she had tried to forget.
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Large raindrops pounded against the windshield, and before they could even stop, my companion pushed me forward, leaving a long trail that then disappeared, blurring the glass.
"Ah Chou, the rain is getting heavier, drive slower." Yu Xi sat in the back seat, the neon-lit buildings flashing by reflected in the car window. Dark clouds covered the sky, a gloomy blackness. The rain came so suddenly and so fast, showing no sign of stopping.
Meng Chou stared intently at the road ahead. The car had just entered the highway when it was hit by the rain. There was no turning back. He glanced at the rearview mirror and said, "Xiao Yu, fasten your seatbelt."
"Trust me, I won't let anything happen to you or the children."
Yu Xi nodded and obediently did as she was told, watching Meng Chou with trepidation.
This was her fifth month of pregnancy. Due to her pre-existing congenital heart disease, coupled with the increased cardiac load brought on by pregnancy, she gradually began to experience difficulty breathing until she fainted and was caught by Meng Chou on his way home from get off work.
Without a word, he took her to the hospital, but as the car started moving, a hint of worry and reluctance appeared on his brow.
"I'm feeling much better now. Why don't we go home after we get off the highway? We can go again when the weather clears up." The further they drove, the heavier Yu Xi felt, a kind of indescribable sadness. She comforted herself, telling herself it was just low air pressure from the rain.
Meng Chou gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands. As if he had long anticipated this day, he spoke for the first time and refused Yu Xi, "Xiao Yu, we have to go to the hospital today."
Yu Xi asked, puzzled, "Why? There isn't a matching heart available right now."
"I don't want to do those tests. I know my body; it's not that fragile."
Meng Chou reassured her, "No matter what, go get checked out, it will put my mind at ease."
"A heart donation might be available when we arrive."
"Our little fish has always been a lucky and happy person, before, now, and in the future."
His sudden words made Yu Xi feel very uncomfortable, as if he were saying goodbye. She hated farewells, and she hated farewells even more.
Why are you suddenly saying that?
Meng Chou didn't know how to respond. The stray hairs on his forehead cast shadows on his high nose. Suddenly, a blinding light shone through the windshield of the car.
The blinding light made Yu Xi unconsciously raise her hand to block it. When she finally adjusted to the bright light, sat up straight and looked up, she saw a black Mercedes driving against traffic on the highway, accelerating towards them.
The car seemed to have gone out of control, its hazard lights flashing, and it hurtled straight toward them. Meng Chou was on high alert and jerked the steering wheel, barely managing to avoid the impact.
Yu Xi gripped the seatbelt tightly with terrified hands, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. She cried out, "A-Chou, are you hurt anywhere?"
"What's wrong with that car? Why is it going the wrong way and so fast? Did its brakes fail?" At this moment, she had no idea that this was a long-planned conspiracy.
Meng Chou remained silent and didn't speak again, but instead instructed Yu Xi, "Xiao Yu, try your best to sit still. And trust me, I will absolutely not let anything happen to you or the child, okay?"
The more she heard this, the more uneasy Yu Xi felt. She had a premonition that something big was about to happen, so she quickly asked, "Can we avoid it?"
"Should I call the police first? Driving against traffic on the highway in the rain and deliberately causing an accident."
The veins on the back of Meng Chou's hand bulged. He could see the relentlessly pursuing black sedan in the rearview mirror with just a slight turn of his head. No matter which way he drove, the car followed closely behind, like a mad dog that wouldn't let go. If you slowed down even a little, it would catch up, bar its fangs, and bite down on your trouser leg, refusing to let go like a madman, wanting to kill you.
"Ah Chou, I'm scared." Yu Xi's timid voice came through the noisy rainy night, but it was firm and resolute.
Meng Chou smiled calmly, "Little Fish, I'm here."
"I will always stay with Xiaoyu."
As he spoke, he floored the accelerator, dodging left and right to avoid the vehicles on the road, and the car sped forward as if trying to find a way out.
Yu Xi had already made the call to the police for help, but due to the heavy rain and severe flooding on the roads, rescue and police forces would not be able to arrive in less than half an hour.
When a person is down on their luck, even the heavens seem to conspire against them.
"Ah Chou, is it those people in the business world?" Yu Xi guessed. There's no such thing as wanting revenge for no reason. If there is, it's just that conflicts of interest and interpersonal relationships have given rise to hatred, and the person wants to take revenge on the other party.
She now leans more towards the former. The company has just gone public, and everything is going in a good direction. Their profits are being watched by more than one pair of eyes. If something happens to the founder at this time, this seedling could die in its cradle.
This is the best and easiest method.
She knew all too well the treacherous nature of business dealings, and her heart raced, her breathing becoming rapid. "Ah Chou, even if I just live an ordinary life with you, I'll be happy. If having money means living in constant fear, I'd rather go back to the way things were before."
The black wristwatch on Meng Chou's wrist spun, round and round, like an endless cycle. He took a deep breath. "Little Fish, I told you, I will give you a good life and I won't let you suffer with me forever."
"A promise is one that must be kept; otherwise, it's not a promise."
"No matter what, I hope that Xiaoyu can live a happy life."
Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision. A pain spread through her heart. Yu Xi tried to say something, but found herself speechless, unable to utter a single word.
The car roared on the highway. As other vehicles disappeared from the road, the black Mercedes continued to follow them relentlessly. When they turned, Meng Chou had to slow down, and as a result, the black Mercedes caught up and crashed into them without regard for the consequences.
A dizzying sensation swept over her, and for a moment, Yu Xi felt as if she were floating in the air, weightless. But what was even more terrifying was that she watched as Meng Chou ripped off his seatbelt and lunged at her before the car completely flipped over.
The shards of the windshield, compressed by gravity, flew towards her, slicing her cheeks. If Meng Chou hadn't held her tightly, those shards would have been enough to kill her.
She was completely held captive in Meng Chou's arms, and with a simple movement, she could feel the warmth on his back. Shards of glass were embedded in his back, and blood instantly soaked his suit jacket.
Bloodstains are not visible on black clothing, but the real feel of the fabric cannot be faked.
Yu Xi could no longer hold back her tears, which fell onto his face. Her red lips parted slightly, and she choked up, unable to utter a single word.
Meng Chou smiled and wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes. Blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. He used his last bit of strength to say, "Xiao Yu, I'm sorry I broke my promise. I can't walk with you anymore. Be happy in the future and take good care of yourself."
Yu Xi shook her head repeatedly, and when the hand beside her face finally fell, she burst into tears, calling his name over and over again.
Their car caught fire, and the torrential rain couldn't extinguish the flames. The black Mercedes, which had deliberately crashed into them, was in no better shape.
The rain continued to fall, and her breathing became increasingly difficult. She and Mengchou held each other tightly until their vision completely blurred and they could no longer perceive anything outside.
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