Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

A gunshot rang out, echoing through the empty factory. My heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and I almost suffocated.

Gu Yichen groaned and staggered back a few steps. I watched as bright red blood soaked through his shirt.

"Gu Yichen!"

I rushed forward to support him, frantically rummaging through my bag for tissues, but couldn't find any.

"Don't worry, it's just a scratch."

He forced a slight smile at me despite the pain, but it couldn't hide the weariness in his eyes.

"Trying to catch me? Not so easy!"

The chilling voice came from deep within the factory again, accompanied by a series of hurried footsteps. Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao appeared before us with the adorable child.

Lin Jiaojiao held a gun in her hand, the dark muzzle pointed directly at the child's temple.

"Let him go!"

I almost screamed, anger and fear binding me tightly like vines.

"If you want him to live, you'd better obey!"

Du Yue sneered, her eyes flashing with a crazed light.

Time seemed to stand still, and a suffocating sense of oppression filled the air.

My brain was racing, desperately trying to find a breakthrough.

Suddenly, a document I had seen at the Gu family's old house that day flashed through my mind. That document recorded...

"and many more!"

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "I have a secret, a secret about your background, Du Yue!"

Du Yue's eyes flickered slightly, as if she was somewhat surprised that I knew her secret.

"What secret?" she asked warily.

"Let go of the cute kid first, and then I'll tell you."

I stared intently into her eyes, not missing a single subtle change in her expression.

"Do you think I'm stupid?"

Du Yue sneered, "Speak first, or I'll kill him right now!"

I knew I couldn't provoke her now; I had to stall for time and wait for police support.

"Okay, I'll tell you!" I feigned composure, quickly organizing my thoughts. "Do you remember that secret room in the Gu family's old house? I found a document there that recorded..."

I paused deliberately, observing Du Yue's reaction.

Her pupils contracted sharply, and the hand holding the gun trembled slightly. Clearly, my words had touched upon the deepest secret in her heart.

"What are you talking about?"

She feigned composure, but her tone betrayed a barely perceptible panic: "What secret room? What documents? I have no idea!"

"Is that so?" I sneered.

The document clearly stated that you are not Old Master Gu's biological daughter, and that your approach to the Gu family and Gu Yichen was all for…

"Shut up!"

Du Yue roared hysterically, her originally pale face now contorted with a ferocious red, "Stop talking!"

Lin Jiaojiao also sensed that something was wrong. She glanced at Du Yue uneasily and asked in a low voice, "Sister Yue, is what she said true?"

Du Yue suddenly turned her head and glared at her, her eyes so fierce it was as if she wanted to devour her alive.

Lin Jiaojiao was so frightened by her appearance that she trembled and dared not ask any more questions.

"Don't try anything funny!" Du Yue pointed the gun at the cute child again.

I'm giving you one last chance. Tell me, what exactly do you know?

I knew I couldn't upset her any further and had to distract her as soon as possible.

Just then, my phone vibrated; it was a message from Lu Mingxuan.

He told me that he and Gu Yichen had found new clues and were on their way.

Seeing this message, a glimmer of hope ignited in my heart.

I smiled mysteriously and said to Du Yue, "Want to know what I really know? How about we make a deal?"

Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao were both stunned, clearly not expecting me to make such a request.

I seized the opportunity to continue, "If you release the child, I promise I won't reveal your secret. Besides, I can even help you..."

I deliberately dragged out the last syllable, observing their reactions.

Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao exchanged a glance, seemingly wavering.

I know my plan is halfway to success.

"How will you help us?"

Du Yue asked warily, still holding the gun in her hand.

I took a deep breath and tried to make my tone sound sincere and believable. "I can help you escape and leave this place, and no one will ever know your secret."

Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao were clearly tempted. They exchanged a glance, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

I pressed my advantage and continued, "As you know, the police have already intervened. If you remain obstinate, you will only face severe legal punishment."

But if you stop now, I can guarantee that I will do everything I can to get you leniency.

What I'm saying is half true and half false.

I do hope they can stop, but I also know that, given their personalities, it will be difficult for them to give up easily.

My real purpose is to buy time and wait for Lu Mingxuan and Gu Yichen to arrive.

"How can you guarantee that?" Lin Jiaojiao asked, her tone tinged with doubt.

I smiled, feigning composure, and said, "I guarantee it with my integrity."

I know that these words don't carry any weight with them, but I have to project enough confidence to make them believe me.

Just then, I felt a familiar chill behind me; it was Gu Yichen.

He walked up to me, gently took my hand, and gestured with his eyes that he had arranged everything.

"We can agree to that."

Gu Yichen's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority, "But you must also promise not to harm them."

I understand what he means; he wants me to keep Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao calm and buy time for the police.

I nodded and said to Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao, "I can guarantee that as long as you cooperate, I will not let anyone hurt you."

Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

They knew they were at their wits' end and had no choice but to trust me.

Just then, I saw a dark figure flash past the door. It was Lu Mingxuan and Gu Yichen!

I was overjoyed, knowing that we had successfully bought enough time.

"The police are coming!"

I deliberately raised my voice and shouted towards the door.

Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao's expressions changed drastically; they hadn't expected the police to arrive so quickly!

Just as they were in a panic, Gu Yichen, Lu Mingxuan, and the others rushed into the room and surrounded them...

After Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao were brought under control, I finally felt relieved.

But soon, I started to worry about the baby's safety.

Where is he being held?

Are there any injuries?

A barrage of questions struck my heart like sharp pebbles, making it hard for me to breathe.

Gu Yichen seemed to sense my anxiety. He held my hand tightly and whispered to comfort me, "Don't worry, I've already sent people to look for him. Mengwa is very smart, he'll be alright."

Despite the confidence in Gu Yichen's words, I still couldn't suppress the fear in my heart.

Time passed second by second, and my heart grew increasingly anxious with each passing moment.

Just then, Gu Yichen's phone rang. He answered the call, and his expression instantly turned serious.

"What did you say? The cute kid..."

The phone was very noisy, and I couldn't hear what the other person was saying, but I could tell that something bad must have happened.

Gu Yichen hung up the phone, a sharp glint flashing in his deep eyes.

He grabbed my hand and said urgently, "Come on, the little one is in danger!"

We drove to the place where the adorable child was last seen. Along the way, my mind kept replaying every moment I spent with him—his innocent smile, his soft and cute voice—all of which made my heart ache.

I can't imagine what I would do if something really happened to the little one.

Upon arrival, we found ourselves in an abandoned factory, overgrown with weeds, creating a gloomy and eerie atmosphere.

Gu Yichen parked the car some distance away, and we walked deeper into the factory.

The air was filled with a rotten smell that was nauseating.

I followed closely behind Gu Yichen, afraid that I would get separated from him if I wasn't careful.

"Where are you, little cutie?"

I lowered my voice and softly called the baby's name.

However, all I got in response was an empty echo.

Just when we were about to despair, we suddenly heard a faint cry for help coming from not far away.

"Help... help..."

The voice was very soft, but we could still clearly recognize it as the voice of a cute little child!

We ran in the direction of the sound and, in a dark corner, witnessed a thrilling scene...