In the days that followed, Gu Ruochu and Ning Tang stayed at Yi Eryang's seaside villa.
After seven days, Gu Ruochu bade Yi Eryang farewell and decided to return to Nan Cheng.
"Ruochu, I believe that we will meet soon."
"Are you planning on visiting Nan Cheng soon?" Gu Ruochu looked at him in surprise. The Yi family had immigrated to Country Y and did not seem to have any intention of returning to Nan Cheng. She never thought that he would return with them.
Yi Eryang nodded and said, "Although my father's business is overseas, he's very optimistic about the development in his home country. So, I plan to return to the country soon."
"All right. I hope to see you when you visit Nan Cheng."
"Don't forget about me. Remember, you'll have to treat me to a meal when I visit," Yi Eryang teased. "Otherwise, I'll have to tell Uncle Ning."
"All right. I'll remember to take you out for a meal."
Ning Tang approached them, and there were several servants behind carrying their luggage. His gaze fell upon Gu Ruochu, and he smiled. "Let's go."
"All right."
When Gu Ruochu boarded the plane for her trip back to Nan Cheng, she felt relaxed and at peace.
"..."
Upon her return to the country, Gu Ruochu became extremely busy. Her company had finally managed to hire a popular supermodel, but the model had refused to participate in the film because she did not like the photographer. Gu Ruochu had no choice but to appease both parties. After a few rounds of networking, she managed to hire a famous photographer from Country M to work alongside Chu Xinlan.
Many people did not expect that after leaving Huo Nanchen, Gu Ruochu would still be able to deal with the matter so cleanly. She changed the perception of the people who thought that she had relied on her husband to achieve her goals.
Chu Xinlan had not slept well the night before the cover shoot. She stayed up all night preparing herself so that she could please Gu Ruochu.
Fortunately, the assistant director of the film had filmed some good scenes in Gu Ruochu's absence. There was no need to reshoot them.
The rumors about Gu Ruochu's tumultuous relationship with Huo Nanchen were still circulating. However, Gu Ruochu did not let the gossip affect her mood, and she focused on her work.
One night, while she was working late, Rong Xiao carried a midnight snack into her office.
"You should eat something to replenish your energy. It's so cold outside."
One of Gu Ruochu's secretaries blushed when she saw Rong Xiao enter the office.
She had always thought that he was handsome, and she had a crush on him.
After the secretary left, Rong Xiao sat down and raised his eyebrows as he looked at Gu Ruochu.
"These are my favorite dumplings." Gu Ruochu opened the box that Rong Xiao had brought her, and a warm fragrance wafted into her nostrils.
When she looked at his expression, she could tell that he had something on his mind. Gu Ruochu's heart skipped a beat, and she furrowed her brows. "What happened?"
Rong Xiao leaned over slightly. "I just received some news from Mo Ling. He's been working at the hospital for a month. He found out that Cheng Xi's surgery did not fail accidentally. There was someone behind the failure."
Although she had expected such an outcome, Gu Ruochu was still shocked to hear that Cheng Xi's surgery had been sabotaged.
"Was it Ning Tangxi?"
Rong Xiao rolled his eyes at Gu Ruochu and said, "Who do you think would benefit if Cheng Xi's surgery failed? Who else could it be other than that vicious woman?"
"But the orthopedist who performed the surgery on Cheng Xi is a top figure in the medicine world. How could he take such a big risk?" Gu Ruochu knew that if the doctor's actions were exposed, he would be stripped of his professional license. "Moreover, isn't he already at the peak of his career. Why would he listen to Ning Tangxi and put his career at risk?"
Gu Ruochu could not understand how Ning Tangxi had managed to convince the doctor to sabotage the surgery.