Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

"How do you want to investigate? In our current state, we can barely protect ourselves!"

I lowered my voice and looked around uneasily.

Although this secret room is safe for the time being, no one knows when the enemy will find it.

Gu Yichen didn't answer my question; he just held the diary tightly, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

After a long pause, as if he had made a decision, he carefully put away the diary and then stood up.

"Now is not the time to talk about this; we need to get out of here first."

As he spoke, he began to carefully examine the walls of the secret room.

His calm demeanor inspired me, and I took a deep breath and joined the search for a way out.

We searched inch by inch, hoping to find some clues.

"Here!" Just when I was about to give up, I suddenly felt that the texture of a brick on the wall was different.

I pressed down hard, and with a soft "click," the wall slowly receded, revealing a dark passage.

"This is……"

Gu Yichen and I exchanged a glance, and we both saw a glimmer of hope in each other's eyes.

Without thinking twice, we helped Lu Mingxuan and quickly squeezed into the passage.

The passageway was dark and damp, with a musty smell permeating the air.

We groped our way along the wall, proceeding cautiously.

"Watch out!" Suddenly, Gu Yichen grabbed me and pulled me behind him.

Before I could react, I heard a series of hurried footsteps at the entrance of the passage, followed by the beam of a flashlight flickering in the darkness.

"They're coming after us!"

I gasped in surprise, my heart pounding wildly.

"Hurry up!" Gu Yichen didn't hesitate at all and pulled me to keep running forward.

Due to excessive blood loss, Lu Mingxuan was physically exhausted and his steps became increasingly slow.

"No, I can't walk anymore..." Lu Mingxuan gasped for breath, his face pale.

"Don't talk, I'll carry you!" Gu Yichen said, bending down and carrying Lu Mingxuan on his back.

"But……"

"No buts, we have to get out of here as soon as possible!" Gu Yichen interrupted me, carrying Lu Mingxuan on his back and pulling me along as we continued running.

The tunnel was very long, and we didn't know how long we ran, but finally, we saw a faint glimmer of light ahead...

The light drew closer and closer, and finally, we burst out of the passage. Before us lay a dense forest, the morning sunlight filtering through the branches and leaves, carrying a scent of hope.

"We need to find a place to hide."

I said, panting. Gu Yichen gently put Lu Mingxuan down. His face was pale and his lips were bloodless.

“I know a village nearby; maybe I can find someone there to help.”

As Gu Yichen spoke, he helped Lu Mingxuan up, and we stumbled and walked deeper into the woods.

After walking for about half an hour, we finally arrived at the village that Gu Yichen had mentioned.

This is a very remote little mountain village where the villagers live a peaceful life, working at sunrise and resting at sunset.

We found the village chief and explained our purpose, deliberately concealing some of the truth, only saying that we were being chased and hoped to get help.

The village chief was a kind-hearted person. He agreed without hesitation and even arranged accommodation and food for us.

"Child, don't worry, it's safe here, no one will find this place."

The village chief looked at us kindly, which made us feel very warm.

After An Settle recovered, the most urgent thing was to treat Lu Mingxuan's injuries.

The village chief enthusiastically recommended an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor who lived deep in the village. He was said to have superb medical skills and had saved many people from the brink of death.

Clinging to our last glimmer of hope, we arrived at the old Chinese medicine doctor's residence, led by the village chief.

This is a simple thatched hut, filled with a faint scent of herbs.

The traditional Chinese medicine doctor was an elderly man in his seventies with gray hair, but he was in good spirits and had clear eyes.

He carefully examined Lu Mingxuan's injuries, his brows furrowing slightly.

"His injuries are serious and he needs surgery immediately."

The old Chinese medicine doctor said in a deep voice.

"Surgery? Is it possible here?"

I asked with concern, "With such limited medical resources here, is it really possible to perform the surgery?"

"Don't worry, although I live in seclusion here, I was once a renowned doctor in my youth. This little surgery is no challenge for me."

The old Chinese medicine doctor said confidently.

My anxiety finally subsided a little.

Under the meticulous treatment of the traditional Chinese medicine doctor, Lu Mingxuan's surgery went smoothly. In the following days, the doctor took good care of him, and Lu Mingxuan's condition improved day by day.

In between taking care of Lu Mingxuan, I noticed that Gu Yichen often talked with the old Chinese medicine doctor Deep, his expression solemn, as if they were discussing something important.

"What are you talking about?" I couldn't help but ask.

"It's nothing, just chatting."

Gu Yichen avoided my gaze, unwilling to say more.

The old Chinese medicine doctor glanced at me, smiled, and said, "Young lady, don't blame Yichen. He's doing it for your own good."

I simply told him some things about his family history, hoping to help him resolve his doubts.

"Family history?" I was even more confused. "What family history?"

The old Chinese medicine doctor sighed and slowly said, "Actually, Yi Chen's father did not die in an accident, but..." "He was killed by his own younger brother, who is Gu Yi Chen's uncle."

The old Chinese medicine doctor's words were astonishing. I covered my mouth in shock and looked at Gu Yichen in disbelief. He remained silent, his face terribly gloomy.

"Back then, the two brothers in the Gu family were vying for the position of family head. Your uncle was ruthless and plotted to kill your father. He also created the illusion that your father died accidentally. Afterwards, he seized your family property under the pretext that you were young and needed care, and drove you and your mother out of the Gu family."

The old Chinese medicine doctor's voice was deep and slow, as if he were telling an ancient legend.

"This is impossible!"

I blurted out, "Gu Yichen's uncle looks so gentle and refined, how could he be that kind of person?"

Gu Yichen clenched his fists, his eyes filled with pain and anger. "I've always suspected there was more to my father's death than met the eye, but I had no evidence. I never imagined the truth would be like this!"

“Yichen, your uncle has been secretly monitoring you all these years. He has your every move under his control. Now that you have suddenly disappeared, he will definitely suspect me. I am worried that he will do something to harm you,” the old Chinese medicine doctor said worriedly.

"He wouldn't dare!" A ruthless glint flashed in Gu Yichen's eyes. "I will absolutely not let him go!"

I gripped Gu Yichen's hand tightly, giving him strength, "We will definitely get justice for your father!"

The old Chinese medicine doctor's words were like a bomb, shattering our peaceful lives.

Gu Yichen paced back and forth in his room all night, pondering how to bring down his uncle.

I stayed quietly by his side, knowing that what he needed right now was calm and support.

"I must take back everything that is rightfully mine!"

Gu Yichen looked out the window, his eyes resolute. "I will make that hypocrite pay the price!"

"Do you have a plan?" I asked.

“I already have some ideas.” Gu Yichen turned to me, his eyes gleaming with intelligence. “My uncle has been doing some illegal business all these years. As long as we can find evidence, we can put him in jail!”

A glimmer of hope ignited in my heart: if we could bring down Gu Yichen's uncle, we could completely break free from his control and start a new life.

We began collecting evidence, and the traditional Chinese medicine doctor did his best to help us.

This is a long and dangerous process, but we are all full of confidence because we know that justice will ultimately prevail over evil!

We traveled day and night and finally returned to the city.

With his amazing memory and the information provided by the old Chinese medicine doctor, Gu Yichen found a company that his father had secretly established before his death.

This company was small, but it kept many important documents and materials, which became the key to bringing down Uncle Gu Yichen.

"With these, we can ruin his reputation!"

A flame of revenge burned in Gu Yichen's eyes, and I knew that this flame had been burning in his heart for far too long.

We began contacting lawyers and collecting evidence, gradually exposing Uncle Gu Yichen's crimes to the public.

Just as we were about to launch our final attack, an unexpected person appeared in front of us.

"Long time no see, Yichen."

Upon hearing that voice, my heart sank. I knew that voice all too well; it was Du Yue!

How come she is here?

Does she already know about our plan?

Gu Yichen's face instantly turned ashen. He pulled me behind him protectively and looked coldly at Du Yue, "What are you doing here?"

With a strange smile on her face, Du Yue slowly walked up to us. "I came to naturlich to help you, my good son."

"Help me?" Gu Yichen sneered. "Do you think I'd believe you?"

Du Yue shrugged noncommittally, "Believe it or not, but I've come here with the utmost sincerity."

As she spoke, she took a document out of her bag. "This is your father's real will. With it, you can rightfully take back everything that belongs to you."

I covered my mouth in surprise. Gu Yichen's father actually left a will?

Why would Du Yue take it out at this time?

What is she really up to?