Both of them doubted themselves. Chu Suosuo quickly extended her injured hand and said, "Grandma, just a couple of days ago, my hand was smashed with a hammer, resulting in a comminuted fracture. I feel so miserable that I don't even want to live."
The old lady raised her eyelids slightly, "What a coincidence?"
Chu Suosuo, with red eyes, said, "My injury is the same as Su Huai's sister. Both of us have fractures in our left hands with four fingers. The police speculate that it's a malicious retaliation."
The accusation was directed at Su Huai.
The old lady smirked, "Is that so? Why didn't she retaliate against others but chose to retaliate against you?"
Chu Suosuo, with teary eyes, said with grievances, "Maybe I got too close to Beixian ge, which upset Su Huai sister."
The implication was clear – Su Huai sought revenge.
Su Huai's expression remained unchanged, but a hint of subtle mockery flashed in her eyes. The skill of this evildoer in playing the victim was becoming more sophisticated.
The old lady snorted and ignored Chu Suosuo, turning to Gu Beixian, "Send someone to find that tomb raider's sister. Question her thoroughly, see if someone incited her or if she was promised anything. I always feel that things are not that simple."
"Okay." Gu Beixian pondered for a moment, took out his phone, and made a call to his assistant.
The old lady looked at Chu Suosuo coldly, "Do you have any other business?"
Chu Suosuo obediently said, "No, I just came to see you, Grandma."
The old lady frowned, "Now that you've seen her, you can leave."
Chu Suosuo's face turned pale, "Grandma, I've grown up under your care. Can't you stop being so harsh on me? Before, you used to be very fond of me."
The old lady pressed her lips without speaking.
Chu Suosuo choked up, "Three years ago, when Beixian ge was injured, I wanted to stay by his side and accompany him. However, my mother sent people to forcefully take me abroad, with someone watching over me 24/7. I heard he got married, and I cried for three days in despair, not even wanting to live."
She stood there with teary eyes, looking like a wounded puppy.
Anyone who saw her would find her pitiful.
The old lady's expression softened slightly, "Three years ago, when the doctor declared that Beixian's legs would never stand again, I can understand why you left. The gap was too big, and most people wouldn't be able to accept it. Whether you left voluntarily or were forced to leave, you two have already separated, and Beixian is married. If you come to ruin their marriage, it's your fault, understand?"
Chu Suosuo wiped her eyes, "I didn't ruin Beixian ge's marriage. I just couldn't help but want to see him. Grandma, I have no malicious intent, really."
Su Huai, with a touch of restraint, spoke casually and coldly, "Hugging and cuddling already, and you claim not to have ruined anything. So, Miss Chu, how would you define ruining?"
Chu Suosuo bit her lip, "Beixian ge and I have been childhood sweethearts, in love for more than ten years. Habits are hard to change momentarily. In the future, I will try my best to be more careful."
The phrase "in love for more than ten years" sounded light and ethereal but carried immense impact.
Su Huai felt a visceral aversion, like a heavy stone pressing on her chest.
Compared to their decade-long relationship, her three years of substitute marriage seemed insignificant.
With a click, the door opened.
Gu Beixian finished his call and walked in.
Su Huai paused, stood up, and approached, holding his arm, saying with a smile, "Husband, let's not get divorced, okay?"
Gu Beixian's expression slightly faltered. He lowered his gaze to look at her, his eyes filled with ambiguity.
Su Huai supported his waist, tiptoed, and whispered in his ear, "Promise me first."
Though the words were directed at him, her eyes glanced towards Chu Suosuo.
Her usually indifferent and non-competitive nature was forced into a combative spirit.
Whether love existed or not was no longer important; she just wanted to win against Chu Suosuo.
She wanted to tell her that childhood sweethearts and over ten years of love were irrelevant.
It was all in the past.
She was his wife.
Gu Beixian glanced at the tearful Chu Suosuo, made a faint sound of acknowledgment, and Su Huai breathed a sigh of relief. She held his hand, and just as he tried to pull away, she held on firmly.
Chu Suosuo stared at their tightly clasped hands, tears streaming down her face silently.
She covered her mouth, turned, and ran out.
Gu Beixian said to Su Huai, "I'll accompany her back to the ward. She's severely depressed; going out like this could be dangerous."
"I'll go with you."
Gu Beixian furrowed his brows, "Su Huai, what's wrong with you today?"
"You are my husband..."
"I didn't say you're not."
Seeing the two about to argue, the old lady hurriedly intervened, "Both of you, go together."
They walked out one after the other, seeing Chu Suosuo standing at the elevator, covering her mouth, crying silently, her shoulders shaking pitifully.
Onlookers stared curiously.
Gu Beixian walked over, took out a handkerchief from his pocket, and handed it to her, saying gently, "Wipe away your tears."
Su Huai stood there delicately, watching her husband attentively caring for his ex-girlfriend, feeling an indescribable discomfort.
Chu Suosuo took the handkerchief, glanced at Su Huai, and choked, "Beixian ge, you should quickly go back with Su Huai sister. Otherwise, she might get angry again."
She lowered her head to look at her hand, saying softly, "I'm afraid she'll misunderstand and vent her anger on me again. My left hand is already useless; I don't want my right hand to be useless too."
Although they were not close, the VIP ward corridor was not crowded. Su Huai could hear her clearly.
This was the first time she had encountered such a person, who could easily shift the blame onto others with a few words.
No wonder Gu Nanyin said she was always narrow-minded since childhood. Really, she had too many twisted thoughts, truly enlightening.
Su Huai quietly watched Gu Beixian, wanting to hear what he had to say.
After a moment of silence, Gu Beixian spoke, "It's not Su Huai who asked someone to do this. I understand her; she's a good person."
Su Huai turned and walked away.
These words made her feel a little better.
She was afraid that if she stayed longer, it would hurt even more.
Back in the ward, Su Hu
ai sat quietly by the bed.
Even though she was sitting here, her mind was with Gu Beixian, constantly speculating on what they were doing.
Seeing her in a trance, the old lady, feeling sorry for her, held her hand and said, "Huai, hurry up and have a child. Having a child stabilizes a marriage. A child is the bond of marriage, tightly connecting both of you."
Su Huai had mixed feelings.
In the first two years of marriage, Gu Beixian was unwell and couldn't engage in marital relations.
After he recovered, they used contraception, and she couldn't get pregnant.
In this precarious and crumbling marriage, would having a child truly stabilize it?
If they ended up divorcing, the impact on the child would be too great. She would become a single mother, understanding the pain even more.
However, looking at the expectant eyes of her grandmother, Su Huai couldn't bear to disappoint her. She smiled faintly, "Okay, I will try my best."
The old lady smiled happily, lovingly patting her head, "You're a beautiful and smart child. With such good genes, you'll definitely have a lovely and popular son in the future."
Su Huai blushed a bit, feeling embarrassed, "Grandma, you're flattering me."
"I'm telling the truth. Three years ago, when I chose a wife for Beixian, I specifically went to the university, looking for someone with good looks, good grades, and well-behaved. After searching for a while and being unsatisfied, the principal gave me your information. I looked at the photo, ah, this girl is perfect for our Beixian! It's like she was tailored for him."
Su Huai knew that other factors were secondary. The most crucial point was that she looked like Chu Suosuo.