Chapter 292: Chapter 292

Moreover, Gu Qixiao overheard those words.

He finally realized that his rivals in love weren’t just men; now, women were part of the equation too. The way Zhang Yaohuan looked at Ji Yu was enough to show she clearly had other intentions.

"Yu, I’m here to take you home." He gazed at Ji Yu, his eyes filled with helplessness, clearly showing his persistence in this matter.

Ji Yu knew that Gu Qixiao’s arrival likely meant he was here to reconcile. "Let me finish handling things here first. Why don’t you wait for me in my office for now?"

If it had been before, Gu Qixiao would have obediently listened. But thinking about the possibility that Zhang Yaohuan might have feelings for Ji Yu made him a bit cautious. So he decided to stay right here and see what more they’d talk about.

Actually, Zhang Yaohuan also knew who Gu Qixiao was.

She didn’t expect Ji Yu’s fiancé to be him.

"It seems the two of you have quite a close relationship. Your fiancé hasn’t taken his eyes off you this entire time."

Unfortunately, the conflicts between them were real as well.

Ji Yu couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless. "Actually, a lot of things are just . You might think it’s no big deal, but when it actually comes up, it feels incredibly painful."

At this point, she also understood how much effort Ji Yu had put into handling these matters.

"Ji Yu, I think you should talk things out with him properly. He clearly likes you a lot, and you like him too. Why let small conflicts get in the way?"

She recalled her past self, realizing she used to be similarly stubborn. But those things were no longer important—what’s done is done.

Now, she only hoped her friend wouldn’t end up with the same unfortunate outcome.

Ji Yu didn’t quite understand Zhang Yaohuan’s point of view, but knowing what Zhang Yaohuan had been through made her somewhat able to empathize.

"The issues between me and him aren’t as severe as you think. It’s just that I haven’t figured out a fitting way to resolve them yet."

She wasn’t blind. She knew well what Gu Qixiao was agonizing over at this moment.

Besides, for Gu Qixiao to take the initiative to come here meant he wasn’t as fixated on the matter as he used to be.

"Yu, if you’re feeling upset, you can just vent and curse at me," Gu Qixiao suddenly said.

He now understood he was making too much of a fuss. It was clearly just a misunderstanding, so why did it bother him so much?

Ji Yu could actually comprehend his emotions. Everyone has things they’re exceptionally sensitive about.

It’s just that Gu Qixiao had fallen into a spiral over this particular matter.

Ji Yu needed some proper rest, and so did he.

Seeing how the situation had already spiraled out of control, they both needed to properly clear the air. After all, this was the first time either of them had loved someone. Naturally, issues were bound to arise.

So Ji Yu decided not to dwell on trivial matters further, hoping the outcome wouldn’t turn into something unbearable.

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Ji Yu and Gu Qixiao returned to the office together.

Her intent was never to end their relationship.

So when discussing the matter again, Ji Yu spoke in more detail. "I know what’s bothering you. But the incident back then was genuinely just a misunderstanding. I simply needed a moment to step back, and it just happened that I encountered you during that time."

Since Ji Yu had made those choices back then, there wouldn’t be any concealment about them now.

At this point, there wasn’t much left to agonize over.

Still, that time could be considered an opportunity for them to be together.

Gu Qixiao recalled the events of the past and couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt for his actions back then.

"Yu, I’m sorry. I promise I won’t doubt again in the future. I trust our relationship won’t encounter such issues again."

He always had his own perspective on this matter.

Ji Yu felt rather helpless when looking at him .

"Gu Qixiao, you’re such an idiot."

But the relationship between the two of them could finally be considered to have weathered the storm at the last moment.

There was no significant conflict between Ji Yu and Gu Qixiao to begin with.

After resolving this matter, their interactions grew even more harmonious.

Even the housekeeper couldn’t help but feel exasperated at their dynamic.

"Young Master, President Gu said if you don’t cherish Miss Ji properly, you’ll have to face consequences."

Mr. Gu was extremely pleased with Ji Yu. Since they’d gone full circle and found their way back to each other, they should treasure it wholeheartedly.

Only a fool wouldn’t value this kind of bond.

Ji Yu couldn’t help but laugh, finding the current situation somewhat absurd.

However, their relationship indeed required more fine-tuning to avoid future mishaps.

Mr. Gu’s idea was for them to get married soon after having children. In fact, they could complete the marriage registration before having children.

"I think that’s fine too." Gu Qixiao was naturally willing to go along with this plan.

He couldn’t express how much he wished Ji Yu could stay by his side as his wife—just imagining it made him feel completely at ease.

Ji Yu, however, still resisted the idea. "Gu Qixiao, let’s spend more time getting to know each other first."

With so much happening recently, Ji Yu wanted more time to understand the situation, especially since many signs suggested they might not be the most compatible for each other.

"Yu, I understand your concerns, and I’m willing to wait for you."

Love is a matter for both parties. If he was the only one eager for marriage, it wouldn’t work. That’s why he always strived to remove as many doubts as possible moving forward.

He understood Ji Yu’s choices, so regardless of what happened, he would offer Ji Yu his fullest support.

Watching Gu Qixiao behave this way, Ji Yu finally felt at ease. "Alright, I’ll think about it seriously."

Of course, Ji Yu needed to handle things with Zhang Yaohuan properly first. Otherwise, there was no telling when Zhang Yaohuan might return to the spotlight.

When Zhang Yaohuan saw Ji Yu, she couldn’t help but smile. "Looks like you two have made up, judging by how you both appear now."

Seeing Ji Yu’s improved mood confirmed her guess that things between them were progressing steadily.

Ji Yu smiled back. "Yes, we’ve reconciled. But I’m not ready for marriage yet. I don’t know if this counts as the infamous pre-wedding jitters, but I’m genuinely putting effort into thinking this through."

She didn’t want their story to have a bad ending.