In an instant, Xie Ru's vision went dark. Her eyes had been blocked by a large palm as her entire body was held in Gu Liao's arms. Still, the impact made her feel as if her internal organs had been displaced.
Then came the endless darkness. However, this darkness seemed to be different from the past. It was able to disperse as if someone had turned on a light behind her, illuminating the path ahead.
"What did you say? He's dead?"
"I'm sorry, we've done our best."
The doctor took off his mask and informed regretfully. The steel bar had pierced through the driver's heart. There was no way he could have been saved.
Gu Liao punched the wall hard. This old man who used to be by his parents' side was going to retire next year. He was kind and one of the few people he trusted. However, Gu Liao could not protect him.
"Young Master Gu, the driver of that truck was driving while exhausted and has been taken away for investigation."
Gu Liao sneered. Driving while exhausted? Who else could be behind this but his dear uncle? If he had used too many insidious methods, he would have left traces behind.
"Send someone to investigate if there are any money transfers into the truck driver's account from our relations. Pay more attention to who Uncle Gu has been getting close to recently."
"Yes, Young Master Gu."
"Also, check if there's anyone else in his family that may be involved. I'll pay for the expenses later."
"Yes, Young Master Gu."
Gu Liao looked at Xie Ru who was sleeping on the recliner in the hospital. His gaze turned gentle as he walked forward, took off his outer clothes, and used them to cover Xie Ru.
He gently held her in his arms. Xie Ru was so tired that she did not wake up until they arrived at the villa. She must have been really tired from the night's events.
"Young Master Gu, on Monday, the young madam and the second young master played outside the villa the whole morning. In the afternoon, they rested in their rooms. They didn't do anything else, and there weren't any abnormalities. They ate according to the schedule."
"Young Master Gu, on Tuesday, the young madam was invited by the He family's miss to play in the He family's courtyard. The Jiang family's miss and young master also attended. There weren't any abnormalities. They ate healthily."
"Young Master Gu, on Wednesday, the young madam-"
"Young Master Gu-"
The daily report was something Gu Liao had assigned to someone to remain by Xie Ru's side at all times. It was his way of protecting her.
Xie Ru knew very well that Gu Liao had asked her last time if she wanted revenge. But it only troubled her thoughts further, to the point where she felt listless even when she was out and about.
After He Youying found out, she replied sarcastically that it would be a waste to not make use of the help that had been offered to her, Xie Ru.
"Young Master Gu, Young Madam went to see someone today. But she told us not to follow her."
"Who is this person and what does he do?"
Gu Liao then raised his head from the mountain-high folder when he asked.
"This person is from the detective agency. Young Madam asked him to investigate Xie Zhen."
Gu Liao nodded and waved his hand, telling the bodyguards to leave.
What could the detective agency find out from their investigations of Xie Zhen? Xie Ru really dared to use anyone.
"Big Brother, why are you back so early today?"
"Where's Xie Ru?"
"Big Brother, I'm your biological younger brother. Why are you asking for your wife the moment you get back?"
Gu Zhe gnashed his teeth. The moment Xie Ru entered their lives, his rank in the household had plummeted. Even Aunt Chen had started to speak coldly to him and all the food she cooked were Xie Ru's favorites. There was no place for him in this house.
Gu Liao sneered as if he was mocking Gu Zhe for being a lonely dog. Gu Zhe raised his fist in anger and punched the pillow on the sofa. He did not dare to easily attack Gu Liao.
Why would he create his own invitation to the hospital?
Xie Ru was not in the room, but the wardrobe was wide open. Gu Liao suddenly looked inside. A Chanel bag was particularly eye-catching. Miss X had once used this bag.