CHAPTER 755: CAN I CANCEL MY FLIGHT TICKET?

It took about an hour and a half to get from the bus station to the airport, and just as Xiaofeng was starting to feel drowsy again, the driver announced their arrival.

"How much?"

"120 yuan."

Xiaofeng was surprised by the high fare, but then she heard the driver say, "The city is quite far from the airport, so it really does cost that much."

Without further questions, she paid the fare and got out of the car.

The driver, counting the money, wore a smug expression on his face, thinking she was indeed a naive girl. He regretted not asking for 200 yuan.

In the bustling airport, Xiaofeng stood there feeling out of place, bewildered, helpless, unsure if her trip to the Imperial Capital was a mistake.

But she did not want to wait any longer.

She was afraid Acheng had forgotten her.

Now just a village woman with amnesia, she had no talents or memories left, only a heart yearning to be with him.

She was fearful that he really might never return and abandon her.

So she had to go; she had to find Acheng.

"Hello, miss, there’s a flight to the Imperial Capital at nine tonight, does that work for you?"

"Yes, that one will do." Upon hearing there was a flight to the Imperial Capital that evening, Xiaofeng immediately nodded.

"Beauty, are you also heading to the Imperial Capital?" A young man sat down next to Xiaofeng and started chatting.

Xiaofeng looked at him warily, and finally nodded.

"Great, we can keep each other company on the way. I’m in row three, seat E. What about you?"

Xiaofeng checked and discovered their seats were together.

"I’m going home for the New Year. Are you going home for the New Year too?" the man asked again.

Xiaofeng first shook her head, then nodded.

Having married Yecheng who belonged to the Gu Family of the Imperial Capital, it was indeed time for her to go back to the Imperial Capital for the New Year.

"Where in the Imperial Capital are you from?"

Xiaofeng kept nodding and shaking her head without saying a word.

Looking at her act this way, the man frowned, "You’re not mute, are you?"

Xiaofeng glared at him, "You are the mute one. You suddenly start talking, how would I know if you’re a good person or a bad one."

"Such high caution," the man laughed, "My name is Shen, Shen Mingsong. What’s yours?"

"My surname is Su, Su Xiaofeng."

"Nice to meet you." Shen Mingsong gave her a broad smile.

"Are you here alone?"

"Yes, I’m visiting my parents for a few days, then heading back before the New Year’s rush."

"You’re married, huh? Couldn’t really tell." Shen Mingxuan had thought Xiaofeng was just a student; he had not expected that she was already married.

Indeed, appearances can be deceiving.

"I married early. My son and daughter are both over a year old now."

"Don’t scare me like that. You look so young, yet you’re talking about being married and having kids; it’s too much of a blow."

"Didn’t I tell you? I married early."

"Marrying early is good too. How did you end up marrying into the Imperial Capital? Did you study or work there?"

"No, my husband was a doctor in our village before, and after he returned to the Imperial Capital, I followed him there."

"Ah, that makes sense," Shen Mingsong looked suddenly enlightened, "Your husband is a doctor? Which hospital does he work at?"

"He doesn’t work in any hospital, and I don’t know what he is doing now." Xiaofeng shook her head, "You know about the Gu Family of the Imperial Capital, right? He is the Young Master of the Gu Family."

Shen Mingxuan looked at Xiaofeng, then, hearing her words, his expression underwent several rapid changes.

That is to say, the woman before him was the rumored Young Madam of the Gu Family.

Rumors had it that the Young Madam was a shrewd businesswoman who never allowed herself to be taken advantage of.

The girl before him, however, seemed a naïve fool without any guile.

Could it be that the rumors were wrong?

"So you are the Gu Young Madam," Shen Mingsong said with a gentle smile on his face, "Although I haven’t spent much time in the Imperial Capital, I’ve heard quite a bit about you. Did Gu Young not come back with you to your parents’ home?"

"He returned earlier due to some matters," she replied.

Thinking of something, Shen Mingsong placed a newspaper in front of Xiaofeng, "By the way, have you seen the news today?"

"What?"

"Take a look," Shen Mingsong motioned for her to read it.

Confused, Xiaofeng picked up the newspaper, and upon seeing the content, her face turned pale.

The Gu Family really was in trouble.

She had thought that when Acheng said he had to go back for some matters, it was just an excuse.

Now that the Gu Family was in trouble, should she go back or not?

If she went back at this time, being without any memory, she definitely wouldn’t be of any help and might even become a burden.

For the first time, she felt that she had acted so recklessly, heading to the Imperial Capital without a plan.

"Are you... alright?" Shen Mingsong looked at Xiaofeng’s pale face, and he could be sure of one thing, she was not aware of what was happening in the Imperial Capital or the current situation of the Gu Family.

That is to say, Young Master Gu had sent her back to the countryside to take refuge.

"I’m fine," Xiaofeng set aside the newspaper, asking Shen Mingsong, "If I cancel my plane ticket now, there should still be time, right?"

"The Gu Family is now in trouble, and as the Young Madam of the Gu Family, shouldn’t you go back? Why would you think of not going back?"

Xiaofeng couldn’t clarify her thoughts for a moment, "With the Gu Family in its current state, my return would only add to the chaos; I don’t want to distract Acheng."

She was being foolish.

"You are husband and wife; how could you be a distraction? Moreover, Elder Gu is in trouble; he must be feeling terrible and surely wants you by his side."

Thinking it over, it seemed to make sense to Xiaofeng, "I just want him to be well."

After arriving at the Imperial Capital, the Shen Family sent a car to pick up Shen Mingsong, but he insisted on dropping Xiaofeng off at the Gu residence first.

...

Gu Yecheng frowned as he looked at the woman before him.

He had fallen into this woman’s trap.

At this moment, he could only sit obediently on the chair, unable to move.

Lan Shui Xian placed Gu Yecheng’s phone down and then passed her hands over his face, "Young Master Gu, why did you have to investigate Case 319? Do you know how complicated this case is? If you probe into it, of course, there are people who won’t let you off, right?"

"Lan Shui Xian, I know you were also a victim in this case back then; don’t you want the truth to be revealed?" Gu Yecheng said, although he had intended to trail her today, she had discovered him.

"What good is the truth of the past if uncovered? Can it be eaten? Look how good my life is now; why should I ruin it?" Lan Shui Xian shrugged, "Young Master, you’re wasting your time with me. I’m not interested in the truth; I’m only interested in money. Of course, I’m also quite interested in a man like you. What if you divorce Su Xiaofeng and marry me?"

"By the way, do you know who the woman you married is? I bet you don’t," Lan Shui Xian covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, "But no matter, if I want, you won’t be leaving here today."

"Lan Shui Xian, you and these people must have a dedicated contact person, right? Someone who coordinates you kids. Now that the Gu Family is in trouble, you people must be planning to make a move."

"So what if we are, so what if we’re not," Lan Shui Xian chuckled lightly, "In any case, the good days for your Gu Family are few. If you’re smart, you’ll know what’s good for you, draw a clear line with your grandfather and personally see him off. Otherwise, this fire will surely start again, burning until it annihilates your Gu Family."

She indeed had the capability, and the Gu Family was no match for her.

Suddenly, Gu Yecheng stood up, pulled out a gun from his pocket, and pointed it at Lan Shui Xian, "Lan Shui Xian, the car accident involving my wife last time was your doing, right? And the kidnapping case in Shihe Village too."

"Why bother digging up these little issues when you’re not in a rush to overturn the case for your grandfather?" Lan Shui Xian squinted; had he not taken the medicine?

Right, he was a doctor by training; ordinary drugs couldn’t affect him.

"Of course, it’s related," Gu Yecheng pointed at her head, "She considered you a friend, yet you betrayed her; it’s ridiculous."

"She is her, and I am me. Who dictates that I must treat her as she treats me? Young Master Gu, you must have heard the saying, ’If you don’t look out for yourself, you will be doomed.’ Right?" Lan Shui Xian’s lips curled seductively.