Gu Ruochu's tense nerves finally relaxed. It was late at night, and she was alone on the bench. The atmosphere was desolate.
In her excitement, she got up and began to run towards the hospital. Unfortunately, she fell, and her arms and knees were bruised. However, she felt nothing. It was as if she was numb to the pain.
"Xinlan, wait for me for a while. I'm coming to the hospital now. Thank you for letting me hear your voice."
She wanted to thank Chu Xinlan for staying with Xu Yichen.
Gu Ruochu did not know if his condition had gotten worse.
Chu Xinlan could tell that Gu Ruochu was not with Huo Nanchen. After a few seconds of silence, she asked, "Ruochu, did you and Huo Nanchen fight because of this? In the end, he's still leaning towards you. You're the main character in Huo Nanchen's life, while Ning Tangxi is a supporting character or even a passerby."
Gu Ruochu held her phone and stared into the distance. "There are too many grudges between us. There are too many opposites. It's easy for us to fall into embarrassing predicaments, just like today.
"The main character? Being the main character isn't good at all. I have to taste all the pain and all the twists and turns."
The mockery on Gu Ruochu's tone was cold.
"Then do you intend on leaving him? Can you let him go?" Chu Xinlan had experienced love before. She knew that there were many grudges and pain. "Actually, you can go out more often. When I left the city, I went to many places. The outside world is different from this place. If you go out more often, your state of mind will be different."
"After experiencing so many things, I think I'll be able to move on. Nothing is more important than living a good life," Gu Ruochu continued, "so don't worry. My state of mind is pretty good."
Chu Xinlan could not help but laugh. "You're still so young. You sound like an old man who has seen it all in the mortal world. Ruochu, no matter what, I'll always stand by your side."
"All right. Thanks."
Gu Ruochu hung up the phone and loosened her slightly stiff wrist. She then flagged down a taxi and rushed to the hospital. She did not notice that a car was parked in the corner, hidden in the dark.
After speaking to Chu Xinlan, she felt much calmer.
After Gu Ruochu left in the taxi, the hidden car's door opened.
Huo Nanchen was wearing a dark-colored windbreaker under the dusk-colored light. It was a cold night.
He had watched as she wandered along the street and observed her as she sat on the bench.
"Boss, do you want to go home?"
"Yes. We can go now."
The car slowly left, and the words Gu Ruochu had said earlier still rang in his ears.
"Huo Nanchen, I believe that you have feelings for me. However, you have too many people to protect. We will always end up in awkward situations, just like now."
Awkward. She had used a very accurate adjective.
Huo Nanchen's eyes were filled with coldness and mockery.
When Gu Ruochu returned from the hospital, she was exhausted. She changed her shoes at the entrance. It seemed that Huo Nanchen had also returned. Mrs. Huo stopped him when he entered the house.
"Have you settled today's matter?"
"Yes." He unbuttoned his jacket and threw it casually on the sofa. He did not seem to be in a good mood.
Mrs. Huo had been waiting for him for a long time. She looked at him and asked, "Do you still remember where you and Ruochu are going today? Did you renege on your promise?"
Huo Nanchen did not say a word. He loosened his tie and went upstairs alone.
"..."
Gu Ruochu changed her shoes and entered the house slowly.