Chapter 241: Miss Li Is Back, You Must Leave
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Mr. Zhao’s face turned ashen, and his eyes were sharp and malevolent.
“Do you not understand what I’m trying to say?”
“I…” Gu Qingcheng had just begun to speak when someone else emerged from the bathroom, prompting her to fall silent.
After Mr. Zhao saw the man and woman leave the restroom, he spoke mockingly, “Aren’t you supposed to be clever? Can’t you grasp the meaning of my words?”
“You mean…” Gu Qingcheng began again.
“Thank you, Uncle, for accompanying me to the bathroom,” Huo Xuan’s sweet and polite voice interrupted.
Hearing Huo Xuan’s voice, Gu Qingcheng withheld her words and urged Mr.
Zhao, “Hurry and leave this place.”
Mr. Zhao stood his ground, showing no intention of departing.
Gu Qingcheng grew anxious. After all, Huo Xuan was unaware that Mr. Zhao had been dismissed by Huo Sicheng. If Huo Xuan saw Mr. Zhao, he would undoubtedly bombard him with questions. Moreover, considering Mr. Zhao’s resentment and potential falsehoods, this could create complications.
Mr. Zhao had been ousted by Huo Sicheng and seemed to harbor more animosity towards Gu Qingcheng than concern for Huo Xuan. She was resolute about not entrusting her son to someone like Mr. Zhao.
Initially, she believed Mr. Zhao had sacrificed too much for the Huo family and had considered rehiring him as the butler once Huo Sicheng had cooled down. However, Mr. Zhao’s silence had replaced her sympathy with resentment.
In her mind, Huo Sicheng had made the right decision in dismissing Mr. Zhao. A person who could betray their master was a liability.
“You’re so certain that Huo Xuan will be rescued. Could it be that you sent someone to kidnap him?” Gu Qingcheng’s question cornered Mr. Zhao.
Mr. Zhao vehemently denied the accusation. “Don’t falsely accuse me! How could I harm Young Master?”
“Why couldn’t you harm Huo Xuan?” Gu Qingcheng restrained her anger. “You didn’t even inform Huo Sicheng about Huo Xuan’s kidnapping. Did you intend for Huo Xuan to die? Unless you sent someone to abduct him, you definitely wouldn’t harm him. Otherwise, you deliberately wished for Huo Xuan’s demise!”
“Don’t talk nonsense!” Mr. Zhao retorted angrily. “I didn’t inform Young Master about Little Master’s kidnapping, but I dispatched people to search for him and informed Miss Li about the abduction.
The mention of “Miss Li” replaced Gu Qingcheng’s anger with shock. Those two words were like a curse. Since marrying Huo Sicheng and learning of Miss Li’s existence, she had grown to despise them.
Seeing her reaction, Mr. Zhao sneered. “I told you, you’d better divorce Young Master gracefully! When Miss Li returns to the country, you’ll be shamefully cast aside!”
He continued, “Let me tell you the truth. In Young Master’s heart, Miss Li is the only one! Even when Young Master was kidnapped, I informed Miss Li, and she, in turn, notified Young Master. You, Gu Qingcheng, are nothing! You’re merely a temporary companion by Young Master’s side!”
Enraged, Gu Qingcheng slapped Mr. Zhao across the face.
“Get lost!” She growled through clenched teeth. “If you don’t leave, I’ll kill you!”
Mr. Zhao’s face bore a shocked expression. He felt the stinging pain on his cheek but refrained from retaliating physically. Instead, he tauntingly laughed at Gu Qingcheng.
“I’ll give you a piece of advice. Tomorrow, Young Master will take Young Master overseas. If you’re capable, follow them. You’ll meet Miss Li! Because every year on this day, Young Master meets Miss Li.”
Gu Qingcheng remained rooted in place, absorbing Mr. Zhao’s revelation that
Huo Sicheng would take Huo Xuan overseas to meet Miss Li the following day.
She disliked hearing the name “Miss Li,” but her curiosity couldn’t be suppressed. Until now, she only knew that Miss Li was Huo Sicheng’s white moonlight, but she had no knowledge of Miss Li’s appearance or background.
She had inquired about Miss Li’s identity on several occasions, but Huo Sicheng had consistently refused to provide an answer and forbade her from asking.
The revelation that Miss Li had informed Huo Sicheng of Huo Xuan’s kidnapping had unsettled Gu Qingcheng. She had risked her life to save her son that night and had been involved in a car accident. Now, she felt redundant compared to Miss Li.
Most importantly, had Huo Sicheng truly lied to her?
For some reason, she felt suffocated, her heart aching as if being pierced by a blunt knife.
Meanwhile, Huo Xuan waited for his mother in the bathroom. When she finally returned, he joyfully hugged her.
“Mommy, where did you go?” He looked up with concern. “Baby waited for Mommy for a long time.”
Gu Qingcheng, feeling Huo Xuan’s little arms hugging her leg tightly, held her son close. She was afraid of losing him, and her grip tightened.
“My baby,” her voice was hoarse as she held Huo Xuan, tears welling up.
“Mommy loves you, my baby.”
Huo Xuan sensed that something was amiss with his mother, so he offered her his gentle embrace without saying a word.
“Baby loves Mommy very much too,” he assured her, kissing her cheek. “Baby loves Mommy the most.”
Gu Qingcheng cherished Huo Xuan’s affection and gentleness, but her thoughts remained in turmoil.
She was afraid.
She feared losing both Huo Sicheng and Huo Xuan.
If she lost them, she would have nothing.
She returned to Wanmei Villa with heavy emotions, clutching Huo Xuan.
Huo Xuan understood that something was bothering his mother, so he behaved obediently during the journey.
“Daddy, we’re back.”
Gu Qingcheng carried Huo Xuan to the living room, where Huo Sicheng was seated. At the sight of him, her emotions, which had somewhat settled, were thrown into disarray once more.
Huo Sicheng gazed at Gu Qingcheng and their son with warmth.
“You’re back.”
“Yes,” Huo Xuan replied, “Mommy and I are back.”
Huo Xuan turned to his mother. “Mom, put me down. I need to go to the bathroom. ”
Gu Qingcheng watched her son disappear and then turned her attention to Huo Sicheng. His gentle and handsome face tugged at her heartstrings.
Huo Sicheng softly said to Gu Qingcheng, “Come here.”
Gu Qingcheng saw his outstretched right hand and, for the first time, felt torn.
She didn’t walk over and place her hand in his.
“Huo Sicheng, I have a question for you.”
“What is it?” Huo Sicheng asked gently…
