Chapter 237: A Squabble Between an Angry and Jealous Couple
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Huo Sicheng glanced at Gu Qingcheng, her expression a mix of confusion and helplessness.
“I’m fine,” he assured her.
Noticing the change in his demeanor, Gu Qingcheng leaned in and kissed his chin, her voice gentle. “If there’s anything on your mind, my love, please share it with me. Clear communication is vital for us, as husband and wife, to avoid any misunderstandings or conflicts like before.”
Huo Sicheng twirled Gu Qingcheng’s long, ebony hair between his slender fingers, relishing the warmth of her lips against his chin as he gazed into her bright eyes. “Some minor matters aren’t worth causing any misunderstandings; it’s probably best if I keep them to myself,” he replied.
Gu Qingcheng coaxed him softly, “Please, share it with me.”
Huo Sicheng held her gaze for a moment and then spoke in a deep voice, “I also want us to be trending.”
Gu Qingcheng was momentarily speechless, her thoughts racing. She couldn’t help but tease him, “You and Ji Sisi were trending before. Who else would you like to trend with?”
Huo Sicheng’s expression shifted slightly, and he looked at Gu Qingcheng with an air of awkwardness. “You know the answer.”
Feigning innocence, Gu Qingcheng replied, “I didn’t know, and I didn’t ask.” Huo Sicheng gently inquired, “Are you jealous?”
Gu Qingcheng couldn’t deny her jealousy. She still harbored resentment over Huo Sicheng and Ji Sisi’s romantic display at the candlelight dinner. “I’m not just jealous; I’ll remember this for the rest of my life,” she admitted with a hint of bitterness. She glared at him and playfully pinched his narrow waist. “You scoundrel.”
Huo Sicheng regretted bringing up the topic of trending, as it had triggered Gu Qingcheng’s anger. What he truly desired was for them to trend together, broadcasting their marriage to the world. Instead, his words had upset her, a mistake he now regretted.
“It’s my fault, all my fault,” he hurriedly consoled her. “Feel free to hit me or scold me if it makes you happy.”
“I want to hit you,” Gu Qingcheng retorted, “but you’re lucky I don’t have the strength. My neck hurts, and it’s painful even to raise my arm.”
Huo Sicheng remembered how Lu Chi had cut Gu Qingcheng’s neck with a knife. He gently placed his hand on her neck, rubbing it soothingly.
“I’ll help you relax,” he offered. “Let’s check the trending topics; it should be interesting.”
Changing the subject was his way of diverting her thoughts away from Ji Sisi and preventing further anger. Besides, her daily medication required her to remain calm and avoid unnecessary stress.
Gu Qingcheng snorted and, seeing Huo Sicheng enjoy massaging her neck, decided not to pursue the matter any further.
As she observed the online trending topics, she saw that they were primarily about Qin Jun and Gu Mei. She scrolled through the comments:
[Gu Mei is such a disgrace, stealing her own sister’s boyfriend. Despicable.]
[Qin Jun is a scoundrel who used Gu Qingcheng’s name to gain recognition.
Without her, he’d be a nobody.]
[Gu Qingcheng and Qin Jun should have broken up long ago. The paparazzi caught Qin Jun with another woman in a hotel room.]
[The most despicable people deserve each other. Gu Mei is a shameless mistress, and Qin Jun is a cheater.]
[Gu Qingcheng, don’t be sad for such scoundrels. You’re a beautiful woman; stand tall.]
She felt relieved, realizing that her decision to release the video of Gu Mei and Qin Jun had been well-timed. She had stayed away from the Peach Lotus Cup for this reason. She had no intention of revealing their affair until the time was right.
Qin Jun’s kidnapping and Gu Mei’s abduction of her son, Huo Xuan, had infuriated her. She wanted to bring down this unfaithful couple, especially Gu Mei, who cared deeply about her reputation.
Gu Mei had tarnished her own sister’s reputation by pursuing her boyfriend, ensuring she would be ostracized in Jiang City. Gu Mei would be scorned and criticized wherever she went. She’d be forced to hide in the Gu family villa.
Huo Sicheng had reminded her about her racing injury. She reassured him that she wouldn’t race and that safety came first.
Huo Sicheng responded firmly, “I’ve always been concerned about your safety, no matter where we are.”
Gu Qingcheng laughed, not fully grasping the deeper meaning in his words. “You’re right, hubby, you’re the toughest and the best.”
With that, they parted, and Gu Qingcheng left the villa with Huo Xuan. As they departed, Huo Sicheng reminded her once more, “Don’t speed.”
Gu Qingcheng teased him again, “Wow, hubby’s getting tough.”
Huo Xuan, seated in the back of the car, inquired with curiosity, “Mommy, where are you taking me?”
