Hua Qirou was hit so hard that she almost fainted on the spot and froze completely.
She instinctively covered her nose, her head roaring as if stuffed with cotton - blank, buzzing, unbelievable.
I never thought that Su Hua, who seemed gentle and obedient, like a little white rabbit, could suddenly be so ruthless.
She lowered her eyes and saw that her palm was bright red. The glaring color made her both hurt and angry. Her heart felt as if it were on fire. In a fit of rage and shame, she let out a shrill "awo" and threw herself at Su Hua.
Aunt Liu was so frightened that she rushed forward immediately and hugged her from her waist.
Hearing the commotion, the bodyguard pushed the door open and rushed in. A few steps forward, he pulled Hua Qirou away from Mrs. Liu's arms.
Gu Beixian followed his assistant into the door. His expression was as solemn as if he had been doused with ice water. He glanced at Hua Qirou, whose face was covered in blood, and then looked at Su Hua. Seeing that she was safe and sound, his expression eased a little.
Hua Qirou covered her nose that was constantly bleeding and pointed at Su Hua, Shouting, "Look - look at the 'good woman' in your eyes!" On the surface, she appears gentle and virtuous, but her actions are like smashing a pig! The cup was thrown over and almost killed me!"
Gu Beixian didn't even raise his eyebrows. His voice was cold and heartless: "Su Hua has always been gentle and calm, never arguing with others." If she hits you, it means you've really pissed her off."
He turned his head to look at Su Hua and his voice softened again: "How did she provoke you?" "
Su Hua was stunned for a moment. I never expected Gu Beixian to speak up for her at such a time. What was even more surprising was that he didn't stand by Hua Qirou's side - after all, she was Chu Suosuo's mother.
She didn't rush to speak. Instead, she gently looked at Mrs. Liu, gesturing for her to explain.
Aunt Liu immediately said, "Young Madam is quietly reading in bed." Mrs. Chu suddenly barged in and started cursing, even wanting to hit the young madam. I couldn't hold her back. Every word she scolded was so harsh that even we outsiders couldn't stand it. The young lady endured for a long time before... I just couldn't hold back."
Gu Beixian's eyes instantly turned as cold as frost. He looked at Hua Qirou and said, "I apologize to Su Hua." "
Hua Qirou was stunned, suspecting that she had misheard. "Beixian, it's me who got hurt!" It was she who apologized to me first! Look at what my nose looks like? "Lock Suo's hand was most likely smashed by someone she had found!" "
Gu Beixian's patience was clearly running out. His tone was as cold as a knife: "You feel heartbroken about Suo Suo's pain. I understand." But without evidence, you can't frame others casually. You first verbally insulted and then physically assaulted. That's the truth. Mental harm is also harm - you must apologize."
His voice was not loud, but it was so overwhelming that one could hardly breathe.
Hua Qirou felt a chill in her heart. Could she have to bow her head? She couldn't swallow this.
So he straightened his neck and gritted his teeth, saying, "Beixian, our Chu family and Gu family have been cooperating for so many years. You'd better consider the overall situation and think carefully - who exactly should apologize?"
The threatening tone in the words was overwhelming.
Gu Beixian only glanced at her and smiled, but his smile was so cold that it seeped through his hair. He raised his hand and dialed the number: "Mo Chen, your stepmother is causing trouble in Su Hua's ward." Could you please come and handle it?"
The other end of the phone paused for a moment, but soon came: "I'll be right there."
Gu Beixian hung up.
Hua Qi was so angry that her whole body was shaking, and blood was dripping from between her fingers. "Beixian, you're just protecting your lover!" You are - aiding the wicked!"
Gu Beixian didn't even give her a glance. He walked straight to the bedside and sat down, gently straightened Su Hua's tangled collar, his voice as soft as a different person's: "Is there any injury?" "
Su Hua shook her head.
He gently touched her hand. "Does your hand still hurt?"
"Still bearable." "
He put his arm around her shoulder, looked into her eyes and asked in a low voice, "Still angry?"
"Um." "
You did the right thing. If others bully you, just fight back."
Su Hua raised her eyes and looked at him with a glistening gaze. In fact, she was thinking to herself: Are you bullying me? Should I return it too?
But everyone else was there, so she didn't say anything. For the time being, they stood side by side in tacit understanding and faced the outside world together.
The faint warmth between the two of them stung Hua Qirou's eyes, and she wished she could turn around and leave immediately. Can I go? I'm not willing to give up. Not leaving? Trembling with anger.
It wasn't long before Chu Mochen rushed over in a hurry.
He first nodded to Gu Beixian in greeting, then glanced at Hua Qirou, whose face was covered in blood, and finally fell on Su Hua. That moment of pause was filled with apology. He bent slightly and said politely:
Mrs. Gu, Suosuo got injured. My stepmother was so sad that she lost control of her emotions for a moment. How offensive! I apologize to you on her behalf."
He said very softly and sincerely, "I'm sorry."
Su Hua was never an aggressive person. Seeing that he was sincere, she nodded slightly and said, "Forget it."
Hua Qi Rou was so angry that she jumped up and down: "You can calculate, but I can't!" She smashed my nose like this. I'm going to have a disability assessment! And there's also Suo Suo's hand. Nine times out of ten, she had someone do it. I'm going to Sue her for intentional injury!"
Chu Mo frowned, feeling annoyed. He waved his hand at his subordinate and said, "Take her to treat the wound first."
His subordinates immediately stepped forward and pushed Hua Qi Rou out.
Chu Mochen said politely, "Mrs. Gu, after you are discharged from the hospital, I will treat you and your husband to a meal and apologize for my stepmother."
Su Hua couldn't help but glance at him again. "You're welcome." "
She detested Chu Suosuo, but she had no ill will towards Chu Mo Chen at all. Instead, she even thought he was composed and well-measured.
Gu Beixian asked, "Has the person who hurt Suo Suo been caught?"
Chu Mo Chen's expression darkened for a moment: "No." That person has a strong ability to counter surveillance, evading most of the surveillance cameras and leaving no fingerprints. The footprints in the underground parking lot are complex and sampling is difficult. The only clue is this blurry back view photo, which coincides with the time of the incident.
Gu Beixian reached out his hand and said, "Show me the photo."
Chu Mochen handed it over.
Gu Beixian stared at the photo for a few seconds - in the dim light, the back of a tall man was seen, wearing a black windbreaker, a black hat and black gloves, holding a hammer in his hand, with a sharp figure. Even a single silhouette exuded ruthlessness and coldness.
A name flashed through Gu Beixian's mind and his fingertips tightened slightly.
He whispered, "Give me the photo." I'll send someone to check."
Chu Mochen nodded: "Thank you for your trouble." "
"Of course." "
After he left, Gu Beixian asked Mrs. Liu to go out as well.
The door closed and the air suddenly quieted down.
Gu Beixian slowly spoke up, "Do you still remember that bald head who took you away before to restore the ancient painting?"
Su Hua nodded: "I remember." "
It was his sister who pinched your finger. She hates you for sending his brother to prison, waiting for an opportunity to take revenge. I've taken revenge for you - I chopped off her left hand.
Su Hua's heart tightened and her breathing turned cold.
Looking down at my hand with a splint, a bitter taste welled up in my nasal cavity.
So what if the grudge is taken? Her hand has been broken and it's unknown what the future holds.
Gu Beixian added, "This matter has nothing to do with Suo Suo." You've taken revenge on the wrong person."
Su Hua suddenly raised her head, her heart feeling as if struck hard by something: "You suspect..." "Did I have someone hit Lock Suo's hand?" "
Gu Beixian's gaze was as deep as a well. He gazed at her for a few seconds and held her shoulder.
"Don't worry. I believe it's not you." What I mean is - someone has secretly taken action for you. But he picked the wrong target. The one who truly hurts you is not Suo Suo.
Su Hua tried to steady herself and asked, "Then who do you think helped me?" "
Gu Beixian handed the photo to her palm and said, "This person." "
Su Hua took it and stared at the blurry figure in the photo again and again. The more she looked, the more confused her heart became.
Just by looking at such a back view photo, it's impossible to tell who it is.
Gu Beixian looked at her, as if testing or confirming: "Is the person in the photo A Yao?" "
Su Hua's nose stung and her eyes turned red at once. My fingertips grasped the edge of the photo, and even my voice trembled.
"Not him!" It's not him! Anyone could be - but not him!"