Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

At the Gu residence.

Lin Che was laying on the bed. She had showered and had eaten some porridge under the care of the maids. As she was finally feeling slightly better, she quickly called the people around her to inform them that she was fine.

First, she told Yu Minmin that she had returned and was alright, but hoped that the production staff would not be too worried about her departure from the set that day.

Yu Minmin said, “I’ve already informed the production team. They were indeed shocked that you had suddenly disappeared. But Gu Jingze is seriously awesome.”

“Why?”

“You have no idea. The entire B City was locked down yesterday. Everyone thought that some prominent figure arrived or that some important meeting was taking place. But it turns out that Gu Jingze had done it just to find you. He sent so many people on a search for you. Dear me, I reckon the citizens would be shocked silly if they knew that yesterday’s chaos was caused by one woman.”

“…”

Yu Minmin said, “Seriously, even the Gu family’s subordinates were mobilized yesterday. Most people have barely seen the Gu family’s bodyguards. They were completely astounded when they saw so many of them outside all of a sudden, you know?”

“…”

“They used any space that was available to discuss how they could find you. I really won’t be able to forget that spectacle for the rest of my life.”

“…”

Yu Minmin clicked her tongue and asked, “By the way, how is Little Xin?”

“I still haven’t seen her. Gu Jingze was busy handling other matters after he returned. I just woke up from my sleep and haven’t seen her yet.”

“Alright then. Contact me again if there are any problems,” Yu Minmin said.

At this moment, Gu Jingze entered the room.

Lin Che hastily put down the phone and asked Gu Jingze, “Where is Little Xin? How is she?”

Gu Jingze looked at Lin Che. “She’s in the hospital.”

“Huh? In the hospital? How exactly is she?”

Lin Che could not help but ask as she looked at Gu Jingze, feeling even more anxious.

Gu Jingze looked at Lin Che and sat down wordlessly.

He only answered coolly after a long time, “It was too late by the time we reached her.”

Lin Che froze. Then, her heart sank in that moment…

What did he mean when he said that it was too late…

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At the hospital.

Yang Lingxin had never received such impeccable treatment.

She looked outside. So many of the Gu family’s bodyguards were surrounding the ward and watching over her alone.

The doctors and nurses treated her with the utmost care as if she was an extremely important person. She laid in bed and felt as if she was dreaming.

She was even utilizing the VIP ward. It was completely different from the typical ward. This place was just like a small apartment and was beautifully decorated.

The doctors and nurses all told her that the medicine given to her was imported medicine of the best quality.

One pill cost a few thousand dollars. This was virtually unimaginable to her.

Just then, the people outside said that Gu Jingze and Lin Che were here.

Had Gu Jingze actually come here personally?

She sat up immediately.

Only to see Lin Che run into the room first.

Lin Che looked at Yang Lingxin. She could not imagine what exactly Yang Lingxin had experienced. She did not dare to think about it either. The moment she thought about it, she felt that her heart would not be able to bear it.

Yang Lingxin’s cheeks were swollen as if she had been beaten by someone. Her body looked fine but her eyes were still red. She seemed to have been crying for a long time.

Lin Che’s heart ached. She sat down and clasped Yang Lingxin hands in one swift motion. “Little Xin… I… how are you? Are you still hurting anywhere?”

Yang Lingxin raised her head and looked at Gu Jingze behind Lin Che.

He stood there tall as he looked at her.

Yang Lingxin shook her head. “It doesn’t hurt anymore. Sister Che, you don’t need to worry. I’m fine.”

It was impossible for Lin Che not to worry. “Little Xin, I’m sorry. This is all because I dragged you down…”

Yang Lingxin shook her head. “It’s alright. It’s because my life is destined to be difficult. I never had good luck either. But meeting Sister Che has already changed my fate. Of course, I can withstand a bit of pain for Sister Che. But… I’m afraid to go home, Sister Che. I don’t want my mother to see me and ask me what happened. What should I do…”

Lin Che immediately hugged Yang Lingxin. “Then, don’t go home first. Go home only after you’ve recovered.”

Lin Che pondered for a bit before raising her head to look at Gu Jingze. “Can we let Little Xin stay with us for the time being? There are so many maids there who can look after her too.”

Hearing this, Yang Lingxin quickly looked up at Gu Jingze behind Lin Che.

Gu Jingze glanced at Yang Lingxin before his eyes met Lin Che’s. Then, he nodded. “Sure.”

At that, Lin Che let out a breath of relief and said to Yang Lingxin, “In that case, come to the Gu residence for a few days to recuperate for a bit.”

Yang Lingxin still could not believe it.

She could go to the Gu residence?

She looked at Lin Che and said gratefully, “Thank you, Sister Che…”

“What are you thanking me for? You only got hurt because of me. Whatever I do for you is what I have to do. In a while, I’ll get someone to tidy up a room for you.”

She turned around and said to the maids, “Go and clear a room for Little Xin first.”

They were very polite to Yang Lingxin because they knew that she had gotten hurt because of their Madam. Upon receiving Lin Che’s instruction, they hastily nodded and went off to tidy up.

All of the injuries on Yang Lingxin’s body were minor injuries. That afternoon, she was discharged and followed Lin Che back to the Gu residence.

Yang Lingxin looked around the place. She never thought that a day would come when she could live in such a big house.

Her eyes could not hide her delight. As she looked ahead, the corners of her lips were about to lift up involuntarily.

This was especially so when she looked in front of her.

Gu Jingze was standing there in a dashing manner. There were no words to describe his sexiness.

Looking at his back alone was enough to make her gasp in amazement. How could there be a person as perfect as him on earth?

Furthermore, she had heard the doctors and nurses at the hospital talking about how Gu Jingze had searched the entire B City to look for her and Lin Che and had even paid for the entire hospital to treat her.

This man had more power and wealth than anyone could ever hope to attain.

But now, she was going to live under the same roof as Gu Jingze.

Although it was just a temporary arrangement, she was still very happy.

When she entered the house, the maids had already tidied up a room for her on the second level.

In actual fact, the room had already been ready. They just had to clean it up a bit and prepare some clothes for her to change into.

Yang Lingxin entered the room. When she saw the huge room, she looked up at Lin Che and said, “Wow. Are you letting me stay in such a big room?”

Lin Che said, “Yes. Stay here for the time being and recuperate. Don’t stand on ceremony with me. If you need anything, remember to let me know.”

Yang Lingxin immediately shook her head in response. “I don’t need anything else. Sister Che, you and President Gu are really too good to me. I have never stayed in such a luxurious room. This room is really like a room for a princess.”

Lin Che said, “As long as you like it.”

Lin Che felt her heart ache.

How could these things compare to what she had lost?

But these could not alleviate the guilt she felt towards Yang Lingxin.

She was a woman as well. She knew how angry she had been after losing her first time.

Although the other party had been Gu Jingze at that time…

Alright then , Lin Che thought. At that time, despite her fury, she had thought that Gu Jingze was still quite handsome… so she had not really been on the losing end.

But Yang Lingxin had been violated by scoundrels…