Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

The assistant hurriedly explained that a mine the company had invested in and built in Africa had collapsed, and the extent of casualties was currently unknown.

Gu Yichen's face was terribly gloomy. He grabbed his coat and, as he walked out, instructed his assistant to book the earliest flight.

I followed closely behind him, my heart feeling as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it difficult to breathe.

I arrived in Africa on the evening of the second day. As soon as I got off the plane, a hot, dusty smell hit me, making it hard for me to open my eyes.

Ignoring our travel fatigue, we immediately rushed to the accident scene.

The sight before me made me gasp. The once orderly mine was now a mess. Huge metal supports were twisted and deformed, and the ground was littered with rubble and scattered tools. The air was thick with suffocating dust and a burning smell.

Ignoring my attempts to stop him, Gu Yichen rushed straight into the rescue site.

His face was ashen, and his sharp eyes scanned every corner, as if he wanted to swallow all the sadness and anger.

I followed closely behind him, afraid that I would lose sight of him if I wasn't careful.

"How many people are trapped right now?" Gu Yichen asked anxiously, grabbing a rescuer.

"Our initial estimate is that there are still more than 20 people left. We are doing our best to search and rescue them, but..." The rescuers hesitated, their faces filled with sorrow and helplessness.

Gu Yichen didn't speak, but clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

I could see that he was going through tremendous inner turmoil, but he forced himself to remain calm because he knew that now was not the time for grief and self-blame. He had to shoulder his responsibilities, do everything possible to mitigate the losses, and give an explanation to all the victims and their families.

Just then, Mr. Gu called, his voice filled with worry and anxiety as he inquired about the details of the accident.

Despite his grief, Gu Yichen calmly reported the situation to his father and assured him that he would do his best to handle everything.

After hanging up the phone, Gu Yichen took a deep breath, turned to look at me, his eyes filled with exhaustion and determination: "Yan Yan, I need to stay here to handle the aftermath. You go back to China first, okay?"

I understood what he meant, and I knew that my presence here would only distract him, so I nodded and said softly, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself, and I'll also take good care of the little one and... everyone else."

On the flight back home, my heart felt as heavy as lead.

The image of Gu Yichen's exhausted figure and the horrific scene of the mine disaster kept flashing through my mind. My heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible to breathe.

After arriving home, I mustered my strength, comforted the worried child, and told him about Gu Yichen's situation.

To my surprise, the little boy didn't show much sadness or fear. He just asked me earnestly, "Mommy, is Daddy in big trouble? Is there anything we can do to help him?"

My heart warmed, and I hugged him tightly, saying softly, "Dad will handle it. All we can do is be good and wait for him to come back."

"No, Mom, I want to help Dad!" The little boy broke free from my arms, his face full of determination. "Dad said that everyone has to be responsible for their own actions and strive for their dreams. Now that the company is facing difficulties, we should also do our part!"

I looked at him in surprise. I never expected that this usually mischievous little guy would show such a mature and sensible side at such a crucial moment.

I suddenly realized that my little one is no longer the baby I need to protect all the time; he has begun to have his own thoughts and responsibilities.

In the following days, the child seemed to have become a different person. He stopped pestering me to play games and stopped asking for snacks. Instead, he began to seriously study the company's business.

He flipped through the documents left by Gu Yichen, checked the company's financial statements, and often called the uncles and aunts in the company to ask questions.

Seeing the little boy's earnest expression, I felt both gratified and heartbroken. I understood that he wanted to share the burden with Gu Yichen and do his part for the company in his own way.

Meanwhile, Lu Mingxuan also brought good news: the new project he was in charge of was progressing smoothly and he had already successfully signed several large orders.

Good news also came from Gu Yichen's side. He overcame his physical discomfort and devoted himself wholeheartedly to his work, achieving remarkable results.

The children's maturity and Lu Mingxuan and Gu Yichen's progress are like warm currents, gradually melting away the anxiety and worry that had accumulated in my heart.

I began to throw myself into my work, turning my longing and concern for Gu Yichen into motivation to move forward.

Together with the company's senior management team, I developed a detailed reform plan and actively promoted the implementation of various measures.

During this period, I had very little contact with Gu Yichen. Every time he called back, he would only ask a few simple questions about the company and the baby's condition before hanging up in a hurry.

I know that his situation is still very critical, and he has to deal with all kinds of emergencies as quickly as possible, so he has no time to think about anything else.

Nevertheless, I could still feel his care and love for me.

He would specifically remind me to take care of my health and not to overwork myself; he would have his assistant order nutritious meals for me to ensure my diet was healthy; and even in his busy schedule, he would take the time to send me a few short but warm text messages to tell me that he missed me, that he loved me, and that I should wait for him to come back.

These small gestures are like reassurances, allowing me to still feel love and hope even when I'm tired and stressed.

I know that no matter how much wind and rain lies ahead, Gu Yichen and I will always be closely connected.

After several months of effort, the Gu Group's reforms have achieved remarkable results.

The company's management efficiency has improved significantly, employees' enthusiasm for work has soared to unprecedented levels, and the company's performance has also risen steadily, making it a leading enterprise in the industry.

The moment the news came, I was so excited that tears welled up in my eyes.

I know that this is not only the result of the joint efforts of all employees of the company, but also the best reward for Gu Yichen.

I can't wait to tell him this good news and share this joy and honor with him.

I immediately dialed Gu Yichen's number, eager to share this joy with him.

However, all that came from the other end of the phone was a cold, mechanical female voice: "Hello, the number you dialed is currently busy, please try again later..."

My heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and a nameless unease welled up inside me.

"What's wrong? Is there still no news from Yichen?" Lu Mingxuan noticed my unusual behavior and asked with concern.

I forced a smile and shook my head: "It's okay, maybe he's not available to answer the phone right now."

However, I couldn't calm down. A strong premonition told me that something must have happened.

For the next few days, I was like a man possessed, dialing Gu Yichen's number again and again, but each time I got the same result.

My heart sank, and unease and fear entwined me like vines, making it hard for me to breathe.

Just when I was about to break down, an email from overseas shattered my peaceful life.

The email contained only one photo. In the photo, Gu Yichen was dressed in a suit and looked radiant, while a beautiful and elegant woman stood beside him. The two held hands and looked at each other with sweet smiles.

At that moment, my world collapsed...