Su Huai stood pallid, delicate, and brittle in her stance, though it was late April of the twilight of spring, with a fair breeze and sunny skies. Yet, she felt as if she were standing amidst a frozen, snowy expanse. From head to toe, she was enveloped in a chill, her teeth faintly chattering. Her heart clenched, aching so intensely that she struggled to catch her breath. Despite the vow to uphold moral virtue and maintain distance from Chu Suosuo, Gu Beixian embraced her intimately and boarded the carriage. His demeanor was hurried, indicating great urgency. She stood at the grand entrance, so conspicuous, yet he failed to notice her presence. "Madam, madam?" the driver called twice, but Su Huai remained unresponsive. The driver stooped to retrieve her phone from the ground, inspected it, and handed it to her, saying, "Madam, your phone." Su Huai accepted it woodenly. The driver carefully observed her expression and remarked, "Miss Chu must be injured; Mr. Gu only held her. I saw her eyes were closed, her face contorted in pain." Su Huai's attention had been solely focused on Gu Beixian. She hadn't bothered to examine Chu Suosuo closely or even spared her a glance. Upon hearing the driver's observations, she pondered, realizing the possibility. Otherwise, for no apparent reason, in broad daylight, Gu Beixian wouldn't have embraced her so openly and boarded the carriage in front of numerous subordinates. Panic leads to chaos. She had been disoriented just now. Upon reflection, Su Huai's stiff gaze softened slightly, and she said, "Please call and inquire about which hospital they're heading to. Let's go and see." She didn't believe Gu Beixian would deceive her. She wanted to see the truth with her own eyes. The driver took out his phone and called the individuals who had accompanied Gu Beixian just now, quickly obtaining the hospital's address. Hearing that Chu Suosuo was indeed injured brought some relief to Su Huai. She boarded the carriage. The driver took her to the hospital. When she arrived, Chu Suosuo was being wheeled into the examination room for a brain CT scan. Gu Beixian stood with one hand in his pocket, gazing sternly at the examination room door, his expression cold and severe. Nearby, several individuals from the construction site, who had accompanied him, were engaged in hushed conversation. Su Huai slowly approached Gu Beixian. As if by telepathy, Gu Beixian turned his head slightly to look at her, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. Quickly, he softened his gaze and asked gently, "Why are you here?" Su Huai murmured softly, "We had plans to dine together. Did you forget?" "I'm sorry, there was an incident. Suosuo was injured, and I can't leave for the moment." Gu Beixian reached out to place a hand on her shoulder, gently gripping it. "If you're hungry, you can go back first." Su Huai shook her head. "I'm not hungry. What happened to her?" "She was representing the Chu Group and accompanying me to inspect the construction site when a bucket fell from the scaffolding, hitting her on the head."
This matter was mentioned by Gu Beixian last time, indicating that Chu Suosuo had taken on the role of her father's assistant.
The Chu Group and the Gu Group have collaborated on many projects.
It is quite evident that this was the intention of Chu Yanru and Gu Aoting, deliberately creating opportunities for Chu Suosuo and Gu Beixian.
Su Huai suppressed her emotions and inquired, "Wasn't she wearing a safety helmet?"
"She was."
"Is she seriously injured?"
"She's unconscious. We'll only know the specifics once the test results are out," Gu Beixian glanced at his watch and said, "My father and the others are coming soon. You should go back first."
Su Huai knew he was worried that Gu Aoting's arrival would embarrass her.
She also didn't want to see Gu Aoting's cold, icy demeanor, so she said, "Then you should go home early."
"Alright," Gu Beixian squeezed her fingertips, sensing their chilliness.
After a pause, he touched her head and said softly, "Don't overthink it. Since I've chosen to continue with you, I won't be ambiguous with Chu Suosuo. Today's situation is exceptional."
Su Huai nodded, her beautiful eyes moist and clear as she looked at him. "I trust you."
A smile played on Gu Beixian's lips.
For a moment, he wanted to hug her.
But with his subordinates around, he restrained himself.
He held her hand in his palm and said, "Call me when you get home. If you want something to eat, let Mrs. Liu know. Once the situation settles, we'll go out for dinner another day."
"Okay."
"Go back now," he released her hand.
"Alright."
As Su Huai turned to leave, her expression suddenly stiffened as she saw Gu Aoting and Chu Yanru rushing over.
Even from a distance, Gu Aoting's sharp gaze landed coldly on her face.
That gaze, like sharp ice picks, pierced straight into her heart, leaving Su Huai bone-chillingly cold.
Chu Yanru's gaze was even sharper, like blades slicing across her face.
It made her extremely uncomfortable.
Some people have this ability; without saying a word, just with their eyes, they can inflict deep wounds upon others.
Su Huai felt too uncomfortable, almost wanting to laugh.
Two men over a hundred years old, bullying a young girl in her twenties like this.
How did they grow their hearts?
Su Huai had originally intended to leave, but now she suddenly didn't want to.
She wanted to see what these two old men were up to.
Gu Beixian, seeing her hesitation, pulled her behind him, protecting her.
As Gu Aoting approached, he looked at Gu Beixian coldly, his tone carrying blatant reproach, "You promised me to take good care of Suosuo. Is this how you take care of her?"
Gu Beixian's eyes darkened slightly. "This was an accident."
Gu Aoting snorted coldly, "I asked you to take care of Suosuo precisely to prevent such accidents!"
Gu Beixian didn't respond.
He slightly tilted his head, looking at Chu Yanru with courtesy yet aloofness. "Uncle Chu, could your company send a more professional assistant in the future to coordinate with me?"
Chu Yanru's face instantly turned unpleasant.
He smiled awkwardly, "Beixian, what you said isn't very pleasing to Uncle Chu. According to the people on the construction site, the iron bucket was supposed to hit you. Suosuo pushed you aside and took the blow. She got injured trying to save you. One must have a conscience."
Gu Beixian fell silent for a moment. "I'll take responsibility for her injuries, and please change the assistant in the future. Suosuo studied jewelry design abroad and is not suitable for the real estate industry."
Chu Yanru's smile was ambiguous. "That's why I asked you to take her. You two have known each other since childhood, making communication more convenient."
Gu Beixian's face remained handsome and impassive, but his eyes were deep and dark.
His gaze, while devoid of emotion, exuded a chilling aura.
Gu Aoting caught that chill.
He glanced at Su Huai, then reminded Gu Beixian blandly, "Earlier, you asked me not to trouble Su Huai. As an exchange, you promised to take good care of Suosuo at work. I agreed and did as you asked. But just a few days later, you've already landed Suosuo in the hospital."
Su Huai thought to herself, this old fox is indeed cunning.
Not troubling her anymore, now he's troubling Gu Beixian.
In any case, he was doing everything possible to break them apart.
She gently tugged at the corner of Gu Beixian's suit, wanting to say something.
Gu Beixian's eyes stopped her.
He lowered his gaze, looking at Gu Aoting and Chu Yanru, his expression cool as he said, "Forced melons never sweeten. Continuing like this serves no purpose; it will only deepen my bond with Su Huai."
As he finished speaking, a nurse hurriedly wheeled Chu Suosuo out of the examination room.