CHAPTER 397: CHAPTER 244: PRESIDENT GU, WE NEED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER! 1

"I was thinking the same!" Bei Ran nodded, "Besides, if these issues are not resolved, they might pose a threat to Da Yuer and Xiao Yuer in the future. I don’t want our children to bear the grudges of the previous generation... My aunt has been very kind to me, treating me like her own daughter since my mother passed away. How could I bear to see her so sad and heartbroken?"

"Alright!" Tian Xin took a deep breath, "That damned old man, he’s absolutely a tyrant! One day I must avenge this! Have you called Gu Qingchen?"

"No!" Bei Ran understood that Gu Qingchen would save Ji Su, possibly out of brotherly love, he would lend money to Ji Su, maybe again due to brotherly love. Although there was never any romantic love between him and Ji Su, Gu Qingchen never explains which still upsets Bei Ran.

Possibly, he was meeting the fiancée arranged by Gu Bohan tonight!

Then, let him meet her!

Bei Ran looked at Tian Xin: "You should go to the hospital! Get that wound treated..."

"I’d rather not, Junyi saw it, and he must be saddened by it. He is currently handling his Aunt Yang’s affairs and is already devastated enough!" Tian Xin stood up to leave, "I’m going first!"

Bei Ran didn’t want to go to the hospital either. She remembered that there was a medical kit at Lakefront Villa, so she took a ride home.

Hilton Hotel.

Eight o’clock in the evening.

Shen Qingya, holding her father’s hand, arrived at the hotel elegantly and composedly.

She wore a white dress, the demeanor of an aristocratic young lady, which was fully revealed in every smile and frown.

Gu Bohan and Gu Qingchen arrived together, with Gu Qingchen appearing indifferent to everything around him.

Tonight he was here, Gu Bohan was to introduce him to a major political figure.

However, this was also a form of alliance through marriage among the wealthy families.

Yet, Gu Qingchen’s heart was filled with thoughts of Bei Ran...

"Qingchen, here are Deputy Mayor Shen and Miss Shen..." Gu Bohan and Gu Qingchen approached together.

Shen Qingya was initially standing by the window, admiring the scenery outside. Hearing the voice, she turned around.

Before Gu Qingchen could look over, his phone rang. Seeing that it was his mother calling, he walked out to answer the phone: "Mom..."

Song Xiaoyin urgently said on the phone, "Qingchen, where are you? Go check on Bei Ran, she’s been beaten by the old man..."

"What?" Gu Qingchen quickly left, "Mom, don’t worry, I’ll be right there..."

"It’s all my fault, I asked her to come see the children, to have a meal together, but who knew that the old man would also show up..." Song Xiaoyin sighed, "Qingchen, I failed to protect her..."

"Mom, I know you did your best!" Gu Qingchen left in the elevator.

Shen Qingya watched Gu Qingchen’s departing figure, her lips curling into a smile.

When she looked at Gu Bohan again, Qingya said graciously, "Hello Uncle Gu! Just call me Qingya!"

"Qingya..." Gu Bohan appreciated her graceful and gentle manner, nodding, "Qingchen went to take a call, he’ll be back soon!"

"It’s okay, he’s busy," said Shen Qingya with a smile.

"Deputy Mayor Shen, what a caring daughter you have!" Gu Bohan exclaimed.

Shen Changhong smiled, "Qingya is indeed obedient, it’s just a pity she seldom stays by my side!"

"I heard Qingya has only recently returned to the country?" Gu Bohan looked at her.

Shen Qingya maintained her smile, "Yes, Uncle Gu, I left City A six years ago, and just came back a few days ago. This time, I want to stay by my father’s side..."

"And spend some time with Uncle Gu as well..." Shen Changhong added, "and, young people should also socialize more..."

At that moment, Gu Bohan’s assistant came in: "Chairman, Mr. Gu has left!"

"How could he do this?" Gu Bohan’s faced soured, upset that he left without even a greeting.

Shen Changhong smoothed things over: "Let’s just have our meal! It’s just dinner after all. Also, having Qingya accompany me today makes me happy! Bohan, come, let’s drink..."

Shen Qingya also raised her glass: "To Uncle Gu and Dad, wishing you good health!"

"This child..." Shen Changhong and Gu Bohan both laughed.

Shen Qingya looked at her wine glass, as if seeing Gu Qingchen’s reflection in it...

Lakefront Villa.

Bei Ran arrived home, first went to take a shower, and looking at the bruises on her back and shoulders in the mirror, she suddenly felt so wronged.

She had grown up without a father, her mother raised her alone but loved her dearly.

She had never been treated like this before.

Yet, this was how Gu Bohan treated her!

She sat on the floor, hugging her knees, unable to hold back her tears any longer.

Meanwhile, Gu Qingchen might be out on a date!

She clearly remembered, he said eight o’clock, he would be there on time.

The shower water continuously fell, the warm water flowed down, and she sat on the ground, not feeling cold at all.

But with the tears and the water flowing together, no one could tell which were tears and which was tap water.

Gu Qingchen drove home at high speed, speeding all the way while the police closely pursued him. He made a call to Zhuo Yufeng, "Help me get rid of the cops following me first!"

"What did you do this time?" Zhuo Yufeng responded discontentedly, "Mr. Gu, you’re not on a mission, how am I supposed to help you with this?"

"Aren’t we brothers anymore?" Gu Qingchen retorted angrily.

Zhuo Yufeng grunted, "If you don’t treat Bei Ran well, then we are no longer brothers!"

Gu Qingchen’s heart raced, and he ripped off the Bluetooth from his ear.

He hurried back to the Lakefront Villa, where his bodyguard immediately greeted him, "Mr. Gu..."

Gu Qingchen went upstairs to the bedroom and saw the bathroom door was closed. He approached and turned the doorknob.

She was sitting with her back to the door, and on her pink skin, there were now crisscrossing marks.

Gu Qingchen’s heart instantly twisted in agony.

His hand holding the doorknob tightened, and his veins bulged in a moment.

In the four years they had been together, when had she ever suffered such an indignity?

He had seen various kinds of injuries and remained calm while treating others, but at this moment, looking at Bei Ran’s injuries, his hands started trembling uncontrollably.

He steadied himself then walked forward, turned off the shower, and reached out to lift her up.

Bei Ran’s hair and body were covered in water; she did not expect Gu Qingchen to return at this time.

"Weren’t you supposed to meet someone for business?" she asked in a low voice.

Gu Qingchen did not respond. At this moment, what did other people or matters matter?

He sat her down in a chair and silently grabbed a large towel to wipe the water droplets off her body.

Bei Ran snatched the towel with one hand, "I want to be alone for a while."

Gu Qingchen gazed at her, unable to utter a word.

He had failed to protect her!

She wanted to see the child, what was wrong with that?

She was bullied by the Gu Family to this extent, how could he just leave?

He took her hand gently, "Bei Ran, I will avenge today’s injury for you!"

"It’s what I deserved." Bei Ran spoke indifferently, "I promised Mr. Gu to leave City A, and I went to see the child secretly..."

"But he has no right to take away our child!" Gu Qingchen shook his head, "Blame me, curse me, hit me, but don’t take all the blame upon yourself..."

Bei Ran looked at him, "I’m not from the Gu Family, I don’t use violence! Now please go out!"

"I’m not leaving!" Gu Qingchen instead pulled her into his embrace.

His fingers caressed her back; the pain of the whip wounds was on her but pained his heart.

"You go!" Bei Ran, being held by him, suddenly started trembling, her voice also getting very loud!

He won’t go!

Bei Ran reached out to hit his shoulder, and he let her beat and vent her emotions.

When she got tired, her hand numb, he still didn’t let go!

"Gu Qingchen—" Bei Ran exclaimed angrily, "I don’t blame you, just leave!"

"I’ll treat your wounds," Gu Qingchen soothed her gently.

"I said no!" Bei Ran was still angry.

But still, Gu Qingchen continued to hold her without letting go.

If she were in such a state and he just obediently walked away, then he would indeed be a good boy!

If it were any other time, he would definitely be assertive and prevent her from moving an inch.

But at this moment, he let her make a fuss!

He took on all the suffering she endured in the Gu Family.

"Hmm..." Gu Qingchen groaned softly, Bei Ran are you nuts!

Why won’t he leave? Why does he want to see her in such a disheveled state?

"Gu Qingchen, why won’t you leave?" Bei Ran asked him, choking up.

"I said, I’ll treat your wound!" Gu Qingchen spoke gently, "Your injury will hurt and leave scars without treatment..."

"But, you are no longer a doctor!" Bei Ran couldn’t push him away, she could only glare at him angrily with her beautiful eyes.

"That’s not important!" Gu Qingchen comforted her, "What’s important is that I want to heal you."

Bei Ran huffed, "I don’t need it! Gu Qingchen, I will find another doctor to treat me!"

"Which doctor would dare to treat you like this?" Gu Qingchen had been speaking softly and gently, but now suddenly raised his voice, "Looking like this now, I see who dares come to treat you?"