If today's situation is already tragic to the extreme, then Gu Yan can't find any other way out except to smile bitterly.

She tried hard to get herself out of this endless sadness and despair, forcing herself to return to normal as soon as possible.

She took a deep breath, slowly raised her head, looked at Shen Anan with a firm and calm gaze, and then gently said three words: "I'm sorry."

These three words seemed to contain all her apologies, guilt and helplessness, which moved people.

She knew very well that Shen Anan was a woman who hated evil and had a clear distinction between right and wrong, so any more explanations would be in vain.

In this case, it is better to admit it frankly to avoid further entanglement.

However, when she really wanted to speak, she found it difficult to start talking in front of Gu Yan.

She didn't mean to say those harsh words to Gu Yan, but she had no choice at the moment.

After all, she also has relatives who need protection and cannot provoke Mr. He at this critical moment.

She had never seen Mr. He look so scary in all these years. Although Asan had warned her in advance, He Li's behavior still scared Shen Anan.

It was an indescribable feeling of oppression, like the exhaustion left after being betrayed by a loved one.

So, she took a deep breath, bit her lip, and finally mustered up the courage to say, "Go away quickly. If the master comes back and sees you still here, I will be punished."

After she said this, she felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if something was grabbing her tightly. But she knew that this was a decision that had to be made.

Gu Yan was kicked out of the house in disgrace and left the manor with a heavy heart.

However, fate always seemed to like playing tricks on people. Just as she stepped out of the manor gate, a dazzling red sports car came towards her.

Gu Yan looked closely and found that the person driving was He Li.

What surprised her even more was that the person sitting in the passenger seat was Bai Xiner, whom she had just met. The two of them got out of the car, chatting and laughing, looking very close.

At this moment, Gu Yan's heart sank to the bottom.

He Li's eyes swept over Gu Yan coldly without stopping for a moment.

He seemed to be telling Gu Yan in this way that everything between them was over.

Gu Yan also understood that He Li brought Bai Xiner home just to let her know that he had decided to give up on her.

I remember when Gu Yan first came here, Shen Anan told her that she was the first woman she brought back, but now this sentence seemed to have traveled through time and given Gu Yan a slap in the face.

"Wait!" When He Li and Bai Xiner were about to enter the manor, Gu Yan stopped He Li.

"What's the matter?" He Li looked at Gu Yan as if she were a stranger, as if Gu Yan was no longer important to him.

"You can do whatever you want to me, but please spare the irrelevant people. Qingqing is innocent."

As expected, Gu Yan would never make any compromise because of He Li. He Li laughed at himself in his heart. She didn't even care that he deliberately brought a woman back.

"Impossible, Gu Yan, I have always been vindictive. It's not the first day you've known me."

He Li replied with a cold expression, which made Gu Yan's heart completely cold.

"Well, if you want revenge, you can come at me. You can retaliate on me a hundred times or a thousand times, but please let others go. The war between us should not involve others." Gu Yan's voice trembled a little, but his eyes were firm.

He Li raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a sneer: "Gu Yan, I am just dealing with you the same way you dealt with me, why can't you stand it?"

"What do you want in exchange for letting my friend go? Do you want my life?"

"Your life is worthless."

After saying that, he took Bai Xiner into the manor, leaving Gu Yan standing there alone, unable to hold back her tears.

He Li's ruthlessness and revenge made Gu Yan feel helpless and painful, but she knew that no matter what, she could not let others get hurt. She decided to continue to fight He Li and protect those she cherished.

However, she also knew that this struggle would be extremely difficult and might even cost her life. But she did not flinch, because she had a firm belief and pursuit of justice in her heart.

Gu Yan dragged her tired body away from here, but not long after she left, she met Huo Bingci.

Huo Bingci looked at Gu Yan, his eyes filled with regret and remorse. He whispered, "Gu Yan, I'm truly sorry for what my brother said about you. If you're willing to trust me, I can arrange a place for you to stay." However, as the saying goes, once bitten, one fears the ropes for ten years. After all she had gone through, Gu Yan had long since lost her faith in human nature. She gently shook her head in refusal.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I think it's better for us to remain strangers." Gu Yan's voice was calm and firm. She didn't want anyone to hurt her again. Although Huo Bingci seemed sincere now, Gu Yan had been betrayed by her once. If she trusted others easily again, she would really deserve it.

Besides, people's hearts are unpredictable, especially in this complicated world. She doesn't dare to trust others easily, and she doesn't want to get hurt again.

Gu Yan wasn't the type to easily forgive others, especially those who had betrayed her. Deep down, she had a stubborn and resilient nature that wouldn't allow herself to be hurt again. Although she knew that doing so might seem cold and heartless, she also understood that only by protecting herself could she survive.

Huo Bingci was slightly taken aback, obviously not expecting Gu Yan to refuse so firmly. She sighed helplessly, her heart filled with self-blame and regret. Perhaps this was fate. No matter how hard she tried, she could not undo the mistakes of the past.

"Okay, if you ever need my help, just tell me and I'll do my best to help you. Gu Yan, whether you believe it or not, I really had no choice at the time. Faced with the choice between love and friendship, I chose the former and ignored the latter. So, it's only natural that you don't forgive me."

Ever since that incident, Huo Bingci has regretted it all the time, but there is no turning back in life, and no medicine for regret.

"If you're willing, could you help me find out where my mother went? It was your eldest brother who took her away."

"You mean that aunt? She is at my house now. If you want, I can take you to see her secretly."

Huo Bingci knew that this was the only thing he could do for Gu Yan now.

Gu Yan took a deep breath and finally decided to trust Huo Bingci again.

However, before going to the Huo family, she felt it necessary to get in touch with Zhao Qingqing first.

After all, Zhao Qingqing had asked her to do something, but she did not complete the task.

So, Gu Yan picked up her phone and typed a long text message to Zhao Qingqing: "Qingqing, I'm sorry. He Li is still angry now, I will find a way to talk to him again. Here is 50,000 yuan, you can use it first. I'm really sorry."

After sending this message, Gu Yan felt a little relieved, but at the same time she was a little worried about Zhao Qingqing's reaction. At this moment, her phone suddenly turned off automatically, and the screen was dark.

Gu Yan couldn't help but frown, thinking that this was really unfortunate. She had hoped to see Zhao Qingqing's reply, but she couldn't because her phone was out of battery.

After Gu Yan followed Huo Bingci to the Huo family's manor, she was arranged to stay in a servant's room. About ten minutes later, someone knocked on the door.

But surprisingly, when Gu Yan opened the door, she saw Huo Jin, Huo Shucheng and Huo Bingci's father.

"Mr. Huo." Gu Yan's heart was filled with alarm bells, her body instinctively entering a state of self-preservation, and a vigilant expression appeared on her face. Huo Jin immediately noticed Gu Yan's nervousness and uneasiness, and he quickly explained, "Miss Gu, please don't misunderstand me. I just saw Bingci bringing someone back, and I came over out of curiosity. I didn't expect it to be you. What a coincidence!" As he spoke, Huo Jin looked Gu Yan up and down, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise and confusion.

"Well, I'm here to visit my mother." Gu Yan nodded slightly and answered in a calm tone.

Although Huo Jin's attitude seemed to be somewhat flattering, Gu Yan did not want to delve into the reasons behind it. After all, she no longer trusted anyone.

"Uncle Huo, I know my sudden arrival may cause you trouble. If it's really inconvenient, I can leave first." Gu Yan's voice was calm and firm, and her eyes revealed an indomitable spirit. Faced with the complex situation before her, she was unafraid and stood her ground.

"I think your mother's mental state is not very good. She talks to herself most of the time. I wonder if she has some mental problems." The man said with a frown.

"Yes, many years ago, she suffered some stimulation, which led to her current state. Uncle Huo, if possible, please take good care of my mother. I will be very grateful to you and will definitely repay you when I have the chance." Gu Yan looked at the man in front of her sincerely.

Huo Jin waved his hand and said with a smile: "Don't be so polite, this is what I should do. By the way, what is your mother's name? I always feel that she looks a bit like an old friend I know." He asked curiously.

When Gu Yan was wondering whether to answer, Huo Shucheng came back and ran into Huo Bingci who was sneaking downstairs.

"Xiaoci, why did you bring your aunt down here?"

"me!"

Huo Bingci didn't know how to answer for a moment, and Gu Yan and Huo Jin also walked out of the room at this time.

At this moment, Ye Shuang (Gu Yan's mother) suddenly went crazy, broke free from Huo Bingci's hand in an instant, and rushed to Gu Yan in one step.

"Murderer, murderer!"

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