Inside the car.
Mei Xue was already gone.
Gu Yan's expression settled into complete calm, his eyes carrying a hint of inscrutable depth.
As Leng Qingqiu's most trusted subordinate, Mei Xue knew far too much.
If he wanted to avoid repeating the fate of the original novel, he would have to take precautions against her in advance.
That method, however… was rather cruel.
He hoped Miss Mei wouldn't completely collapse when the time came—crying, screaming, losing control.
Hehehe~
Ah—right.
Gu Yan suddenly remembered the wound on his neck. He reached up instinctively, intending to treat it casually.
But—
"Huh?"
He froze, quickly lifting his head to look into the rearview mirror.
Just as he'd sensed, the wound was gone.
Completely healed.
Gu Yan was momentarily stunned.
"What's going on?"
But soon, realization dawned.
It was probably related to the Universe Pure Love Technique he was cultivating.
It seemed this technique had far more effects than he'd initially thought.
Still…
From the way it healed his injury, it was clear this technique didn't grant invulnerability. Judging from how easily he'd been scratched earlier, it wasn't a defensive art.
Rather…
"A support-type technique?"
Gu Yan sighed, feeling a bit helpless.
Was he really destined to be Qingqiu's personal support?
Then again…
Isn't that exactly what a good assistant is supposed to be?
Yes, that's right.
Let Qingqiu grow stronger steadily—
and I'll handle everything else.
At the thought of Leng Qingqiu, Gu Yan suddenly felt restless again, as if ants were crawling all over his body.
"Hiss—"
"No, no. I need to get back quickly."
Anticipation flickered across his face.
He hadn't seen Qingqiu all day.
It wasn't that late yet—
he could still go to the Leng residence and enjoy some quality time!!
---
At the Leng household.
The cooking aunt had finished cleaning and already left.
The two Leng sisters sat together on the living room sofa.
"Sis, that bastard Gu left me waiting at the school gate for hours!"
"And when someone finally came, it wasn't even him—it was his butler!"
"Can you believe it?! He said his young master was busy!"
Leng Ling'er complained furiously to the expressionless Leng Qingqiu beside her.
Who understands this pain?
He clearly said he'd pick her up.
Then the next day, he just vanished!
He didn't even show up himself!
"Sis, you have to talk to your brother-in-law when he gets back!"
Leng Ling'er huffed.
Leng Qingqiu listened quietly, her face calm—but her clenched hands betrayed her turmoil.
Gu Yan hadn't come to see her all day.
He hadn't even picked Ling'er up after school.
What was going on?
What was he doing?
Why hadn't he told her?
Ling'er was picked up by the butler… who said Gu Yan was still busy.
Busy with what?
Gu family matters?
Hadn't she asked Mei Xue to investigate if there were people in the Gu family working against him?
Why hadn't Mei Xue reported back?
Leng Qingqiu never once suspected Gu Yan of betraying her.
After all, the way he'd confessed before—so earnest, so devoted—
It was hard to imagine him finding another woman.
At that moment, Leng Ling'er absentmindedly switched the TV to a melodramatic romance channel.
[Rousi, I told you long ago—this man's affection is fake.]
[Look, he says he's busy every night, but he was photographed dating another woman!]
[N-no… I don't believe Jack would do that…]
[Still don't believe it? Men get tired once they get what they want.]
[This photo is proof! He might be checking into a hotel with her right now!]
[I don't believe it!!]
[Then call him and ask!]
Leng Qingqiu: "?!"
She hadn't been panicking at first.
But now—she was.
Wait.
Why did this sound so familiar?
Writing poems, singing songs, saying "I love you" every day…
Then suddenly getting busy after confirming the relationship?
Ah—no way.
No way?!
Leng Qingqiu's heart began to pound.
Leng Ling'er sneered at the screen.
"What a stupid show."
She reached for the remote.
Bang.
Leng Qingqiu pressed down on her hand.
"Wait. Let me hear the call."
Leng Ling'er stared at her in disbelief.
"Sister? You like this kind of drama?"
She felt like she'd discovered a shocking secret.
Her sister—who only ever read books—was watching soap operas?
Even though… she couldn't see the screen?
Leng Qingqiu felt slightly embarrassed, but the plot was too similar to ignore.
"You wouldn't understand. Don't change it."
"Oh… okay…"
Leng Ling'er instantly shut up.
Sorry, Ling'er,
but I really need to know what happens next.
Then—
A phone call connected on the TV.
[Mmm~ Rousi, what are you doing?]
[J-Jack? Why does your voice sound weird? What are you doing?]
[Me? Oh—nothing! Don't overthink it, baby~]
[Then why do you sound so tired?]
[I'm… night running! Isn't that normal?]
Everything seemed fine—
Until another voice suddenly chimed in.
[Oh Jack~ who are you talking to?]
[Jack?! Why is there a woman's voice?!]
[Rousi! Listen to my explanation—!!]
Leng Qingqiu couldn't listen anymore.
Her body stiffened.
No way…
Her heart plunged into chaos.
Could Gu Yan… really be like this?
"No way… no way…"
Beside her, Leng Ling'er added casually,
"This Jack is really trash. His wife's so beautiful, yet he still cheats."
"Is it because she has trouble walking, so he looks down on her?"
"Thankfully, brother-in-law isn't like that—"
"Sister?"
She finally noticed something wrong.
Leng Qingqiu's head was lowered.
Her expression had changed completely.
Ling'er's words echoed in her mind—
Cheating… flirting… despising her disability…
Ah… I see.
So that's it.
He got tired of me once he had me.
Went looking for other women because I'm blind.
We just confirmed our relationship…
So this is how it ends?
Hehehe.
If that's the case…
Just as dangerous thoughts surfaced—
Squeak.
The door opened.
"Sorry, sorry! I'm back late!"
"I had way too much to deal with today."
"My friend's mother is in the hospital—I was busy there for a long time!"
Gu Yan's voice rang out.