novelden Chapter 168 Didn't you used to pursue him?
Chapter 168 Didn't you used to pursue him?
Chapter 168 Didn't you used to pursue him?
"Gu Yunwei's leg is healed?" Xia Zhe was surprised.
I smiled casually: "I haven't been there in a while, but he hasn't been in a hurry for me to go. Why do you think that is?"
Xia Zhe frowned.
“He was afraid I would find out that his legs were strong enough to stand up,” I explained. “He was afraid that I was still in contact with Gu Heng in secret, and it wouldn’t be good if Gu Heng found out.”
"His worries are unnecessary." Xia Zhe's expression was cold: "How could there still be a possibility between you and Gu Heng?"
“He became like this partly because of Gu Heng. I can understand that he had to be on guard,” I said. “It’s just that this man is very cunning. I discovered this when I was treating his leg. Actually, he could stand up without me, but he came to me because he wanted to provoke Gu Heng.”
Xia Zhe was somewhat displeased: "He's using you as a pawn."
“Yes.” I smiled. “I only agreed to treat him because of the evidence in Madam Gu’s hands. I don’t care what he thinks at all. I just didn’t expect that he would fall in love with me during this time.”
"What?" Xia Zhe exclaimed righteously, "You absolutely cannot agree to him!"
I paused.
“You absolutely cannot agree to be with someone who has been plotting against you from the very beginning, because you will never know which of their words are true and which are false,” Xia Zhe said seriously.
"Xia Zhe, you're too excited. How could I possibly agree to be with him?" I chuckled. "I'm going there to clear things up with him and get the evidence."
Xia Zhe worried: "I'm afraid it's another conspiracy. If Gu Yunwei personally sends Gu Haoran to prison, his reputation will definitely suffer. He'll use you to get rid of Gu Haoran and Gu Heng, and then he'll be completely innocent."
"I'm here to avenge my mother, what do I care about reputation?" My expression was somewhat serious: "But if I didn't do it, I won't admit it."
"What I'm afraid of is that Gu Yunwei might drag you down with him, making others think you're in cahoots. What will happen to the Huo family then..." Xia Zhe was worried for me.
I smiled and said, "You're overthinking it. No one has ever been able to force me to submit using this method. Gu Yunwei doesn't want to win me over; using this method will only create another enemy."
Moreover, Gu Yunwei has no intention of being my enemy.
"I'm leaving." I stood up.
"President Shen, do you have any plans for New Year's Eve tomorrow?" Xia Zhe looked at me and said, "If you do, and only President Han is at home, I can come over and help take care of her."
"I shouldn't go out." I squinted. "Are you coming?"
"Okay." Xia Zhe nodded. "By the way, is Shen Xingyuan still staying at your house?"
I didn't tell Xia Zhe about my relationship with Shen Xingyuan.
“He should leave once he’s fully recovered,” I replied.
"I understand." Xia Zhe hesitated before speaking.
"I'm leaving now." I picked up my bag and left.
Mu Xi was waiting for me at the company entrance.
"Gu Yunwei also invited me. I knew you would go, so I went to the dress shop with you," Mu Xi explained.
I got into the car: "Let's go then."
Mu Xi was driving and we were chatting about New Year's Eve.
"What are your plans?" I asked.
"I was just about to ask you that. Why don't our two families celebrate the New Year together? We live close by anyway," Mu Xi said with a smile.
“I’m fine with it, but what about your parents?” I asked.
“They’re fine with it too.” Mu Xi said happily, “Then it’s settled.”
I nodded: "Mm."
Soon, we arrived at the haute couture dress shop.
Mu Xi had made the appointment in advance.
The shop assistant reserved two evening gowns.
I wore a black satin suit with a deep V-neck, and the shirt underneath was also V-neck with lace trim on the collar and cuffs, giving it a sexy yet slightly edgy look. I also wore a diamond brooch underneath the shirt, the exquisite diamonds sparkling brilliantly.
Mu Xi walked out of the fitting room, wearing a dark purple spaghetti strap dress with a hollowed-out back, showing off her slender waist.
"Wow, Yan Yan, who are you trying to seduce?" Mu Xi stood beside me. "You're making me want to call you 'husband'!"
I laughed and said, "What husband? I'm just not available today."
Mu Xi asked in surprise, "You've started your period?"
I nodded.
"I'm ready." Mu Xi put on a dark purple fur coat. "Shall we go now?"
"Okay, let's go." I held out my hand: "Give me the car keys, I'll drive."
Mu Xi handed me the car keys.
We drove to the Gu family's house.
It was already 7:30 p.m.
Many luxury cars were parked in front of the Gu family's courtyard, and handsome men and beautiful women got out of the cars one after another.
Mu Xi and I got off the bus.
Then I heard people talking about it.
"Why is Gu Yun making such a big fuss for his birthday? What's he trying to do?"
"Ever since he became lame, he's had almost no presence in Xinjing City. He must be afraid that people will forget about him."
“What’s the use of remembering him? The Gu family has nothing to do with him anymore. Among the wealthy families in Xinjing City, who would dare to marry their daughter to him? Now everyone is after Gu Heng.”
"You're so heartless. Didn't you used to pursue him?"
"That's all in the past. Who would want to marry a cripple? They'd be too reckless."
They walked past me, laughing.
"What a cold and heartless world." Mu Xi shrugged. "When I first arrived in Xinjing City five years ago, Gu Yunwei was full of vigor. Now, although he is still the eldest son of the Gu family, he feels like he's not even as good as a dog."
"It's not that exaggerated," I said. "As long as Madam Gu is around, Gu Yunwei still has a chance to turn things around."
Mu Xi glanced at me and said, "Madam Gu was hospitalized a couple of days ago."
My expression darkened: "The other day?"
“The Gu family has kept it a secret, but the doctor who treated Old Madam Gu is a friend of my mother’s, and that’s what she said,” Mu Xi explained.
I frowned: "Such a big thing, and Gu Yunwei didn't even tell me about it on the phone."
If Madam Gu really passes away, who will I ask for evidence from?
Gu Yunwei and his group are really unfair.
Seeing that I was angry, Mu Xi immediately comforted me: "Perhaps, Gu Yunwei wanted to tell you to your face?"
“This can’t be delayed. What if Old Madam Gu falls into a coma in just a day or two? Who will I complain to?” I frowned deeply. “Besides, Gu Yunwei is cunning. I’m worried that he might have other options.”
"Do you distrust Gu Yunwei that much?" Mu Xi asked, puzzled.
I gave a cold laugh: "Let me put it this way, I have no good feelings towards the Gu family."
Mu Xi said awkwardly, "Go ask Gu Yunwei for it tonight. If he doesn't give it to you, then we can talk about it."
"This is the only way." I said with a stern face, and Mu Xi and I walked inside together.
As soon as we entered, Mu Xi and I ran into Gu Heng.
Since Zhao Baixue left his side, he has become even more sought-after.
The previous negative rumors about him seemed to have no effect on him, and the heiresses of wealthy families still flocked to him.
When Gu Heng saw me, a look of amazement flashed in his eyes, and he smiled at me.
Like a teddy bear.