Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

"Beep...beep...beep..." After the phone was hung up, the room was eerily quiet, with only the sounds of my and Gu Yichen's rapid breathing mingling together.

I held his hand tightly; his fingertips were icy cold, but I could feel the sweat on his palm.

My heart was pounding in my chest, unsure of what awaited us next.

"What does he want?" I tried to keep my voice calm, but my slightly trembling tone betrayed my unease.

Gu Yichen took a deep breath, a hint of pain and struggle flashing in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

He turned his head, looked at me with unwavering eyes, and said, word by word, "He kidnapped Du Yue and is threatening to force me to give up the company, to give up everything, or else..."

"Or else we'll kill him?" I practically spat out my voice through clenched teeth, as if the blood in my body had frozen instantly.

I can't imagine what kind of danger Aunt Du, who is always so elegant and composed, is in right now.

Gu Yichen didn't speak, but he tacitly agreed with my guess.

He closed his eyes in pain, his hands clenched into fists, and I could feel the deep torment and struggle in his heart.

On one side is his mother, and on the other is his hard-earned career. What should he choose?

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.

I know now is not the time to panic; I must face this together with Gu Yichen.

"Let's call the police!" I gripped his hand tightly and said firmly, "The police will definitely rescue Aunt Du!"

Gu Yichen opened his eyes, looked at me, his gaze complex and profound.

I know that calling the police is not the best option, as it might anger the kidnappers and put Aunt Du in an even more dangerous situation.

However, we cannot just sit here and wait to die!

"Okay." Gu Yichen finally nodded, picked up his phone, and dialed the police...

The sirens pierced the night sky, and Gu Yichen and I both felt our hearts leap into our throats.

We followed the police to an abandoned factory in the suburbs, where Aunt Du was held captive according to the kidnappers' instructions.

The factory gates were tightly shut, and the inside was pitch black, creating an eerie and oppressive atmosphere.

I held Gu Yichen's hand tightly, my palms were covered in cold sweat.

"Don't be afraid, Yan Yan, I'm here."

Gu Yichen comforted me in a low voice, but I could feel the tremor in his voice; his fear was no less than mine.

Police broke down the door, and a chaotic chorus of footsteps and shouts erupted inside the factory…

"Bang! Bang bang!" Gunshots pierced the silent night sky, my heart clenched, and fear instantly entwined around my breath like vines.

I saw Gu Yichen kneeling on the ground, his face pale. He clutched his arm in pain, and bright red blood seeped from between his fingers, staining his sleeves.

"Yichen!" I screamed and rushed towards him, hugging him tightly without thinking. Tears streamed down my face, soaking his clothes. "How are you? Where are you hurt? Does it hurt?"

He weakly shook his head, trying to force a reassuring smile, but gasped in pain, "I'm fine, don't worry..."

"You're still saying you're fine after all this! Where are the police? Where are the doctors? Call an ambulance!"

I screamed in a panic, my voice trembling with tears.

He took my hand, his eyes gentle yet firm. "Yan Yan, listen to me, now is not the time to cry. You must calm down!"

Seeing his pained expression, my heart ached. I knew he was forcing himself to comfort me despite the pain, but how could he say "I'm fine"? He was clearly so badly injured!

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to speak through the pain, "Du Yue...she's been taken away by them. You must stay calm, we still have a chance..."

My head was buzzing, and I could barely hear what he was saying.

Aunt Du was taken away? What about Yi Chen? What about the company? What should we do about all this?

Seeing my distraught state, he laboriously raised his other hand and gently stroked my cheek. "Yan Yan, look at me. You have to believe me. I will definitely rescue my mother and protect you. Believe me..."

His deep gaze was like a beam of light, piercing through the fog and illuminating my panicked and helpless heart.

Yes, I can't just break down like this. I have to pull myself together and face this with Yichen!

"I believe in you, Yichen. I've always believed in you."

I gripped his hand tightly and said firmly, "We will definitely find Aunt Du, we definitely will!"

His words seemed to infuse me with boundless strength. I took a deep breath and tried to calm my flustered emotions.

Yes, I need to stay calm, I need to believe in him, we can definitely get through this!

Police arrived quickly, cordoned off the scene, and an ambulance rushed in, carrying Gu Yichen onto a stretcher.

I followed closely behind them, my eyes never leaving his pale face.

"Doctor, how is he? Is he badly injured?" I asked anxiously.

"The bullet hit my arm. Fortunately, it didn't hit any vital organs, but I lost too much blood and need to have surgery immediately."

The doctor answered briefly, his tone serious and solemn.

My anxiety eased a little, but I still couldn't calm down.

The operating room lights came on and off, time ticked by, and my heart pounded with each passing second, as if gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it hard to breathe.

After a long wait, the operating room door finally opened, and the doctor walked out wearily. "The surgery was a success, the bullet has been removed, but the patient still needs to stay in the hospital for observation for a period of time."

I breathed a sigh of relief, leaning weakly against the wall, tears blurring my vision again. Thank goodness, he's alright!

However, before they could be happy for long, a terrible thought came to mind: Aunt Du Yue was still in their hands!

"Any news from the police? Have they found Aunt Du?" I grabbed the doctor's hand and asked anxiously.

The doctor shook his head, a hint of sympathy on his face. "I'm sorry, we're only responsible for treating patients; we don't know anything else."

I let go helplessly, and my heart was once again shrouded in a heavy gloom.

Gu Yichen was injured while saving me. If something happens to Aunt Du Yue, how can I face him? How can I face myself?

I stumbled into the ward and looked at Gu Yichen, who was pale and unconscious on the hospital bed. My heart ached as if it were being torn apart.

"Yichen, you must get better. We still need to go save Aunt Du together, and we still need to realize our dreams together..."

I held his hand, whispering softly, tears silently streaming down my face.

The little boy's small body trembled. He gripped my hand tightly, his big eyes filled with fear, but he was sensible enough not to cry or make a fuss.

I suppressed a sob in my throat and gently patted his back, offering silent comfort.

Looking at Gu Yichen, who was lying unconscious on the hospital bed, my heart was breaking.

His pale face and bloodless lips reminded me of the terrifying scene that had just unfolded.

What should I do if... what should I do if something really happens to him? What should I do about the little one?

No, I can't give up! I still need to take care of Yichen, the little one, find Aunt Duyue, and more...

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my turbulent emotions. I told myself to be strong and brave; for the sake of those who love me and those I love, I must hold up the sky!

Just then, the door to the ward was gently pushed open, and a tall figure appeared in the doorway.

I looked up in surprise, and when I saw who it was, my heart sank.

"What are you doing here?" I asked coldly, my tone full of vigilance and hostility.

A cryptic smile played on his lips as he walked toward me, each step feeling like it was treading on my heart, sending chills down my spine.

"Let me see, my dear little brother, and..." He paused, his gaze falling on the adorable child beside me, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, "...my dear nephew."