eurekapd Chapter 113 Still waters run deep (1)
Chapter 113 Still waters run deep (1)
"Aunt, I don't want money, I really don't want anything! I just hope to stay by He Li's side... Seven years ago, I already hurt him deeply once. Now that seven years have passed, can I hurt him a second time? Aunt, if you simply hate me and don't like me, then I promise you that from now on I will stay away from you and will never appear in front of you and make you feel the slightest bit unhappy. So, I beg you, please don't treat me like this again, okay?"
Gu Yan had never begged anyone so humbly in her life. She had always been someone who would rather die than live in disgrace. Even in the face of difficult circumstances, she would choose to grit her teeth and persevere. But now, when she faced Ye Zhen, she had to put aside all her dignity and pride, just to be able to stay by that man's side.
Looking at the woman in front of him with tears streaming down her face and crying so hard that she could hardly breathe, Ye Zhen couldn't help but feel a trace of pity in his heart.
However, she had to do this evil thing.
"So, my son and I deserved the harm we suffered seven years ago?"
Ye Zhen's words left Gu Yan with no reason to beg anymore. She understood that time could not be reversed.
"If you really love He Li, then please be a quiet mute. Otherwise, you don't want He Li to go crazy."
After Ye Zhen finished speaking, he turned and left without any hesitation.
Looking at Ye Zhen's gradually receding back, Gu Yan felt as if her heart had been stepped on hard by someone, causing her unbearable pain.
She didn't know what to do and could only stand there helplessly, tears streaming down her face.
Ye Zhen did not stay in the manor any longer. She had said everything she could say. Now it all depended on Gu Yan's decision.
After Ye Zhen left, Gu Yan seemed to have lost all her strength and collapsed to the ground.
Her eyes were empty and her face was full of despair and sadness.
She was not afraid of any external resistance, but what He Li's mother had just said was a done deal.
Gu Yan knew that if she insisted on telling He Li the truth, He Li might suffer because he was caught between her and her mother.
Thinking of this, Gu Yan's heart was filled with pain and struggle.
She didn't know how to choose, between her love for He Li and her protection for him.
She felt like her world was collapsing and everything was in chaos.
By the time He Li returned to the manor, Gu Yan had already calmed down.
She sat upright on the sofa, her expression calm, as if nothing had happened. However, the attentive He Li still noticed a hint of loneliness in her eyes.
He Li looked at Gu Yan and asked, "Where's Mom? Didn't she say she wanted to eat some cake? Why isn't she here when I bought some?"
Gu Yan took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice steady, and replied, "My aunt said that she had some things to do at home, so she decided to go back first."
"So sudden." He Li frowned, feeling a little confused. However, he did not continue to ask questions, but turned his attention to the small cake in his hand.
Just when Gu Yan thought she had successfully concealed her inner pain, He Li keenly caught the tears in her eyes. He slowly walked to Gu Yan's side, reached out and gently touched her cheek, and asked softly, "Are you crying?"
"I'm just a little tired, I didn't cry." Gu Yan forced herself to answer, her voice a little hoarse. Her eyes were red, as if she had just cried, but she tried to keep calm and smile on her face.
She was greedy for He Li's body temperature and was afraid that he would continue to ask questions, so she reached out and hugged He Li's waist and buried her head in him.
Faced with Gu Yan's closeness, He Li's body stiffened slightly. He felt Gu Yan's dependence and uneasiness.
He knew that something must have happened while he was buying the cake, which caused Gu Yan to become like this.
Gu Yan was a very strong girl. Since their reunion, she rarely cried, and most of the time she just gritted her teeth and persevered alone. But today, she suddenly lost control of her emotions and was even unwilling to tell him what happened, which made He Li full of doubts and worries.
However, He Li did not press the issue further. He understood that Gu Yan had her reasons for not wanting to speak out. Perhaps this matter was very sensitive to her, or she felt that telling him would bring him trouble.
In any case, He Li decided to respect her choice.
Since that was the case, He Li would not ask any further questions. He gently stroked Gu Yan's hair and said soothingly, "Okay, I understand."
After saying that, he sat down on the sofa and hugged Gu Yan in his arms. He felt her emotions. Since she was not willing to speak for the time being, he would play the role of silently guarding her.
Late at night, after Gu Yan returned to her room and fell asleep, He Li gently closed the door.
He walked to the study and turned on the surveillance system on the computer. He wanted to see what happened tonight and why Gu Yan suddenly cried.
The time was set to one minute after he left.
The surveillance video only showed the mother saying something, and then Gu Yan acted very panicked and helpless.
Then Gu Yan looked pleading, his body trembling.
But the mother looked embarrassed, but still serious.
It was obvious that their conversation must have been unpleasant.
Neither his mother nor Gu Yan was an aggressive person, and after spending these days together, He Li felt that they had absolutely no reason to quarrel.
Now it seems that He Li was blinded by one thing.
Since Gu Yan couldn't get any information out of her, the only way to make a breakthrough was through her mother.
After turning off the computer, He Li felt a little annoyed. Although he didn't know what had happened in the meantime, he could imagine that things must be more difficult than he thought.
He couldn't help but fall into deep thought. What on earth could have caused such a huge conflict between two people who originally got along so well?
He Li decided to go to his mother first to find out what happened, perhaps she could provide some clues.
He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then called his mother.
The phone rang for a long time, but no one answered. Perhaps my mother had already fallen asleep by then? He Li thought silently.
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the curtains. He Li originally planned to go directly to his mother, but he didn't expect to receive a phone call as soon as he got up.
"Okay, I understand." He Li replied calmly.
Due to the unexpected events, He Li had to postpone meeting and having a detailed conversation with his mother until later.
After sending He Li to work, Gu Yan returned home. She told Shen Anan to take good care of her mother and said she would be back as soon as possible.
Last night, Gu Yan didn't sleep at all, tossing and turning thinking about why.
When facing powerful forces, Gu Yan always shows the attitude of facing challenges head-on and becoming more courageous as the difficulties become more severe.
But when facing the warmth strategy, Gu Yan seemed inexperienced.
She knew that Ye Zhen must have her own reasons for forcing her to leave Heli.
But what is the reason?
She didn't know, but she had to know.
Since she is being allowed to leave, she must know the truth.
There was no way she would leave Heli without knowing the reason, no matter what reason Ye Zhen gave her. It was impossible unless she died.
When she arrived at the He family alone, she was actually a little nervous and uneasy. After all, this place might not be so familiar or friendly to her. But no matter what, she had to bravely face her deepest feelings and impress the other party with her sincerity.
So, she silently told herself not to be afraid and made full psychological preparations and suggestion work. Then she took a deep breath and finally mustered the courage to walk forward and press the doorbell.
About five minutes later, the He family's servant slowly came over, opened the door, and warmly welcomed her into the house. However, because Ye Zhen was currently receiving treatment in the hospital, Gu Yan could only wait patiently for a while before seeing him again.
However, what she didn't expect was that although she didn't wait for Ye Zhen, she unexpectedly met He Zhao.
He Zhao was about to go to work when he found an unexpected guest at home. He was wearing a well-tailored suit and looked very elegant.
After seeing Gu Yan, the corners of his mouth rose slightly: "Why are you here alone? Where is He Li? Why didn't he come with you?"
Gu Yan glanced at him coldly, her tone cold: "We don't seem to be that familiar yet."
The implication is, it’s none of your business.
He Zhao touched his nose, seemingly unaffected by her attitude. He strode over to Gu Yan, staring at her with deep eyes, and said, "You're being so polite. You're He Li's woman, and by seniority, you're my second sister-in-law. Is there anything wrong with me caring about my family?"
He really has a sharp tongue.
Gu Yan frowned slightly and replied bluntly: "Thank you for your concern, but I don't need it."
When facing such people, the best way is to attack directly, and rejection is always the first way.
He Zhao couldn't help but laugh, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes. He found that this woman was not only beautiful, but also had a very interesting personality. As expected, He Li's woman had the same personality as him, just as arrogant and annoying.
"Really? Even though you rejected my concern, I still want to help you. You came here to find Auntie, right? I tell you, even if you wait until you die today, Auntie will not come back to see you."
Gu Yan was a little surprised that He Zhao actually knew the purpose of her coming here.
"Don't look at me with such a frightening look. I can't read minds. I just know that today wasn't the day for Auntie's follow-up checkup, but she used this excuse to leave. And unfortunately, you came to visit again."
The person Ye Zhen wanted to avoid was not Gu Yan, but He Li.