h4Chapter 259: Chapter 259: The Mastermind Behind the Disaster/h4

    Seeing that Ji Yu emerged unscathed, Song Xuan was utterly despondent. She had never imagined that all her painstaking efforts would amount to nothing, like drawing water with a sieve.

    "Why are you still alive? They clearly promised me they’d get rid of you cleanly and thoroughly. But they failed to deliver on their word. I just can’t understand why you’re so impossible to deal with."

    She was now teetering on the edge of madness. It was evident that her mental state was highly unstable, and the jealousy in her heart burned fiercely.

    "So this is your reason for trying to kill me? Just because of some petty romantic grievances? Is that why you’re so determined to stain your hands with blood?" Ji Yu had never imagined that someone could make such a drastic decision over matters of the heart.

    "No, you wouldn’t understand. It’s not just about romance. It’s because you’re far too perfect. Everything in your life always goes so smoothly. How could I not be jealous?"

    She had endured a miserable upbringing, yet Ji Yu had lived like a pampered princess. They both didn’t have parents, but Ji Yu somehow ended up with such a blessed life. Why was fate so unfair?

    "No matter the circumstances, none of that is justification for you to harm me. What you’ve done is utterly foolish, and I have nothing more to say to you. I just hope you can reflect on your actions moving forward."

    Ji Yu didn’t care about what would happen next; she simply wanted to understand why Song Xuan had acted this way. Now that she did, she found the reasoning absurd andughable.

    "Let’s consider this matter—with all the grievances between you two—settled once and for all. From now on, there will be no connection between the two of you."

    She knew that Gu Qixiao had owed the woman a life debt in the past. This time, however, it seemed this ordeal had finally paid it off.

    "Impossible! The bond between us will never be severed. He will always owe my brother a life, and I will always be my brother’s sister! You’re delusional if you think otherwise." Her smile turned grotesque with malice, and she was certain that events would never unfold as they hoped.

    Ji Yu didn’t bother to argue further with her. She only wished that Song Xuan could eventuallye to realize that there were limits to anyone’s tolerance.

    "I have my bottom lines for everything I do. Since you’ve chosen to burn all bridges, there’s nothing more to discuss."

    Gu Qixiao clearly didn’t want to engage with her anymore. This entire incident hadid bare exactly what kind of person Song Xuan was.

    "Yu, let’s go home."

    He was visibly concerned about Ji Yu.

    Even though nothing seemed to have happened, being held captive for such a long time warranted a trip to the hospital to check for anytent issues.

    What if they had drugged her drink or something? That could ruin Ji Yu’s entire future.

    "I do feel a bit uneasy. We should go to the hospital for a proper examination."

    The incident had caused a significant stir, and many people were curious about its oue.

    However, they were left disappointed. The results of the matter were never made public. All that was known was that Song Xuan disappeared after this.

    Ji Yu was visibly unwell because of what had happened, so she decided to stay in the hospital and focus on recuperating.

    "I wonder if this little one, after enduring so much, will arrive in this world safely." Ji Yu nced at her slightly rounded belly, her gaze filled with maternal warmth.

    She eagerly anticipated the arrival of this little life. Deep down, she knew that this child would be her true, blood-connected family.

    While she knew that those around her cared deeply for her, she had always longed for someone who shared her blood to exist in this world.

    Thankfully, the situation’s eventual resolution turned out to be a good one.

    "Yu, I’m sorry. Once again, I failed to protect you. If I had done my job better, none of this would’ve happened—and it was even caused by people close to me."

    He felt deeply guilty and regretful, wondering why he hadn’t resolved this matter more decisively in the first ce. If only he had settled it properly back then, perhaps none of this trouble would have arisen.

    "Gu Qixiao, you need to understand that not every problem is your fault. You’ve already been so indifferent and resolute during this whole ordeal. It’s her own issue for assuming you still harbored feelings—it’s not your problem."

    There was no need to let this incident torment their rtionship any further. With their love so strong now, there was no point in cing me.

    "The most important thing is that we’re together and doing well. The past is the past—what’s the point of dwelling on it?"

    There was no real need to keep ruminating over it. Besides, they had already reached an agreement on how to move forward.

    "Yu, I just feel like I can’t go on like this anymore. If I keep showing mercy to those around me, the consequences will onlye back to hurt you. I can’t bear to watch you suffer before my eyes."

    He resolved to never show leniency again in the future.

    "This issue fundamentally isn’t your fault. You’ve done more than enough. It was their delusions and selfishness that led to this oue. If you take responsibility for this, it’ll make me feel guilty too."

    Ji Yu hoped he could calm down and stop fixating on the matter.

    With measured reflection, it became clear that the incident was never their problem to begin with. They had no intention of courting trouble—Song Xuan’s malice had caused it all.

    The two were in the middle of a heartfelt conversation when a noise came from the doorway.

    Ji Yu looked up and saw a familiar figure.

    "Yu?" The other person was equally surprised, seemingly not expecting to see Ji Yu here.

    Ji Yu hadn’t expected to meet him again under such circumstances, either.

    "Uncle Gu, long time no see." Since they had already run into each other, greeting him—even if awkward—was unavoidable. Besides, there was nothing left to conceal about their connection.

    Gu Qixiao seemed puzzled as to why his father would know Ji Yu. His expression was full of confusion.

    "Dad, what’s going on?" They didn’t seem to have any connection whatsoever. Even their professions were worlds apart.