After seven years of being a "simp," she's reborn and no longer pursuing the aloof sc

Chapter 70

As I watched him slowly finish the apple, leaving the marks I had bitten, I felt inexplicably sorry for him.

Is it really necessary to fight over an apple?

Why aren't you getting up? Do you want me to eat something else?

Gu Jinhuai finished the last bite of the apple, threw the core into the trash can, and looked at me, still lying on the hospital bed, staring at him without moving.

He chuckled and bent down to approach me, speaking softly.

I watched his face approach, raised my hand to shield his face, but my hand was too small and only covered half of it, revealing his cunning eyes.

"Judging from your sharp tongue, you must be better now. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

I pushed him away and was about to leave when I stood up, only to have my waist tightly wrapped around by a pair of arms.

"Zhizhi, don't leave me alone."

Hearing the weakness in his voice, I was momentarily at a loss for how to react.

Just then, the nurse came in again. Seeing this, she reminded them, "You're still sick and it's not suitable for strenuous exercise. Family members should keep a close eye on you tonight to prevent the fever from recurring."

"it is good."

I hurriedly tried to break free from the man's hand behind me and quickly agreed.

But Gu Jinhuai's embrace was very strong, and I couldn't break free. The nurse couldn't bear to watch and turned to leave.

"Gu Jinhuai, you're going to get me killed!"

I turned my back to him and said in a fierce tone.

"Could the family members please not be so aggressive?"

As I listened to his soft, gentle voice, I thought for a moment that I had misheard.

I ignored him, but Gu Jinhuai finally noticed my mood and softened his tone: "Could you please keep me company, considering that I'm all alone and helpless?"

I hesitated as I listened to his words.

But the man seemed to be throwing a tantrum, his tone tinged with grievance: "If you promise me, I'll let go."

Another threat.

I gritted my teeth and, having no other choice, finally agreed.

Finally, both sides compromised. I sat in the chair, my right hand tightly gripped by Gu Jinhuai, as if he was afraid I would run away.

Gu Jinhuai lay there without sleeping, his eyes fixed on me until they started to sting before he blinked and moved his eyeballs around.

"You should get some rest."

I felt uncomfortable being stared at, and I tried to persuade him several times, but Gu Jinhuai just kept staring at me without saying a word, as if he could never get enough of looking at me.

I was speechless, so I simply ignored his gaze, looked down at my phone and played Candy Crush. After playing several levels, I stretched my sore neck, looked up and saw that Gu Jinhuai was asleep with his eyes closed.

I breathed a sigh of relief, gently pulled my hand out, and moved my wrist around a few times before the soreness subsided.

I got up, grabbed my bag, and left the ward. The moment I left, Gu Jinhuai opened his eyes, stared at my departing figure, pursed his lips, and remained silent, looking like a pitiful and abandoned person.

Soon, I went to the cafeteria to get my food. I had just returned with my insulated lunchbox when I pushed open the door and saw Gu Zi and Gu Jinhuai arguing.

"Gu Jinhuai, if you don't like Zhizhi, then don't take advantage of her. She's so pitiful, and you still have to bully her. Are you even human? You're getting engaged tomorrow, and you still want to hurt Zhizhi. What do you take her for?"

"Shut up, it's none of your business what I do."

Gu Jinhuai's expression was indifferent, and his tone was light and casual, as if he were saying something unimportant.

My hand holding the insulated box inexplicably clenched tighter.

He felt a deep hatred for himself. "Zhou Nanzhi, I told you not to be so despicable, why wouldn't you listen? You're already so badly hurt, why are you still so stubborn?"

The sound of me pushing open the door startled the two people talking in the ward. Gu Zi looked at me in astonishment, her voice filled with surprise: "Zhizhi, how could you..."

Gu Zi glanced at the food box in my hand and understood everything.

She glared fiercely at Gu Jinhuai, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say!

I gripped the insulated box tightly, my gaze fixed on Gu Jinhuai, who was also quietly looking at me.

Finally, I slowly approached and placed the insulated box on the cabinet. Having lived two lives and been in contact with him every day, I still couldn't see through him.

"Remember to pay the bill, that's what you said."

I left the ward after dropping off the insulated food container, and Gu Zi followed me out.

"Zhizhi, my brother..."

"No need to say anything, I understand. Don't worry, I won't bother him anymore and I won't affect his married life."

I forced a smile that looked worse than a grimace at Gu Zi and took a taxi away from the hospital.

The next day, I indeed saw the news of the engagement between the Gu and Song families on various channels.

Especially in large shopping malls and commercial streets, there are photos of the two of them being very affectionate. Apart from the capital city, all other major cities are promoting them.

Wherever I go, I can always hear the praise and envy of the people around me for this perfect couple.

I simply went straight home. As soon as I got out of the car, I saw Zhou Yong standing at the door in a suit and tie. I was shocked. How did he find such a hidden place?

My first instinct was to turn and run away, but Zhou Yong, with his sharp eyes, still saw me.

“Where are you going? You live in such a big house all by yourself, but you left me in a hotel. You are such a good daughter.”

As I listened to his words, a cold sweat broke out on my back. I then remembered that I had only booked the hotel for three days. I didn't expect Zhou Yong to be so patient as to stay in a strange place like Lincheng for three days.

"How did you find this place?"

I pretended to be calm and confronted him.

"That's none of your business. I have my own way of doing things."

Zhou Yong looked smug and roughly dragged me to the door, his tone commanding: "Open the door, I have something to tell you."

I was dragged to the doorway, staggered, and reluctantly opened it.

The moment the door opened, Zhou Yong pushed me aside and went in first.

"Tsk tsk tsk, you're really rich, you can actually afford to live in such a big house."

Zhou Yong's tone was half sarcastic and half mocking. In the end, he sat down on the sofa, reclining at an angle, acting like a big shot.

"What are you standing there for? I'm here, aren't you going to offer me tea and water?"

I glanced at him and said coldly, "No tea, just plain water. Want some?"

"What kind of attitude is that? Is that how you talk to your father?"

Zhou Yong stared at me angrily, his voice rising involuntarily.

I instinctively picked at my ear, no longer wanting to pretend.

"What do you want me to do to you? Serve you like my mother, groveling before you?"

"Bastard!"

Zhou Yong grabbed a water glass from the table and threw it at me. I saw the glass flying towards me and, without time to dodge, instinctively closed my eyes.

The next moment, a hand gripped my wrist tightly and gently pulled me aside. The water glass crashed to the ground with a bang and shattered into pieces.

When I opened my eyes, I found it was Gu Jinhuai. He looked travel-worn, as if he had just arrived, and he carried a chilly aura.

Her whole body was as cold as ice, and her cold eyes stared at Zhou Yong. She said expressionlessly, "Did you get my permission before you tried to bully my people in my house?"

Zhou Yong instantly dropped his arrogant attitude, stood up with a fawning expression, and said with an awkward smile, "President Gu, this is your home. I thought she was secretly hiding money from me."

"But Mr. Gu, I heard you're getting engaged today. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to suddenly show up at my daughter's place? And what do you take my daughter for? Is she some free sex slave?"

Zhou Yong put away his smile and pretended to be serious, adopting the demeanor of an elder.

As I listened to his last words, my blood froze, a chill ran straight to my head, and I was momentarily powerless to resist.

I never imagined that my father would belittle me so much and ruin my reputation just like everyone else.

My first instinct was to resist and defend myself, but my voice seemed to go hoarse, and I lost all my strength, relying entirely on Gu Jinhuai.

My eyes were red and swollen. Even though I knew Zhou Yong wasn't human, I never imagined he would be the one who led the way in ruining my reputation and dragging me into this mess.

"Mr. Zhou, watch your words."

Gu Jinhuai's voice was cold, his brows were furrowed, and he exuded a powerful aura.

Even if a well-educated person like him is furious upon hearing such words, he wouldn't bother arguing with a beast.

But what will he think of me?

Will you also see me as that kind of girl?

I'm not sure.