Chapter 370: Chapter 370

Since it was already clear that someone was out to harm them, Ji Yu naturally couldn’t just sit idly by. She had to get to the bottom of things before discussing anything else.

Seeing Ji Yu becoming increasingly busier recently, Gu Qixiao was a bit worried about her health.

"Yu, let me handle this matter instead." He believed Ji Yu already had some clues but probably hadn’t confirmed them yet.

"Gu Qixiao, stop worrying over my affairs. I’ve basically guessed who it is; I just don’t have concrete evidence yet."

In the past, Ji Yu hadn’t regretted sparing that person. To her, the situation hadn’t required overthinking. But now that the other party had escalated things, it was impossible to let it end in such a careless manner.

"Yes, I currently don’t have any evidence, but I’m certain it’s her. We can count this incident together with what happened last time." Ji Yu had never had a good impression of this person, and after this, she was determined to settle this properly.

Hearing Ji Yu’s serious tone about the matter, Gu Qixiao understood where she stood. "No matter what happens, it’s better to stay cautious. Even if I can’t predict the final outcome, as long as it’s about you, I’ll protect you."

Since the last incident, Gu Qixiao had been overly concerned about Ji Yu’s safety. He would thoroughly check even the slightest disturbances, unable to rest otherwise.

Ji Yu had gotten used to his vigilance. "Gu Qixiao, that happened so long ago. Why are you still holding on to it?"

She had returned safe and sound, and the recent turn of events had even brought some unexpected blessings. How could anyone still dwell on past fears?

"Yu, you wouldn’t understand."

Those days were probably the most agonizing of Gu Qixiao’s life. Every day, he stared at the ring in his hand, lost in thought, yet its owner was nowhere to be found. Now that Ji Yu had finally returned to his side, no matter what, he would keep her safe.

"Yu, don’t push me away. Without you, I truly wouldn’t know what to do."

He believed Ji Yu must have already sensed it.

In fact, Ji Yu hoped Gu Qixiao could grow to be more independent. It wasn’t about anything else; it was because his current state was overly reliant on her.

"Gu Qixiao, you really need to change this habit. If something ever happens to me, what would you do—follow me?"

She didn’t know if there would be further accidents in the future, only that for now, they were living well. If something really happened, there was no need to overreact either.

Life and death were matters of fate; wealth and fortune lay in the heavens. No one could know how long they had left, so why not be more carefree now?

"I would leave with you. Yu, don’t think I’m being extreme or irrational. Last time, I nearly acted on such thoughts. If not for maintaining a sliver of sanity at the final moment, it might have come true."

If Ji Yu had taken any longer to return, the outcome might have been completely different.

He felt powerless about it but hoped Ji Yu would understand.

Ji Yu looked at his expression, a bit exasperated. "Gu Qixiao, do you know what you’re saying? Your current state is not healthy at all."

He should live for himself, not for her. Living this way would only make him increasingly extreme over time.

Ji Yu knew this very well, which is why she had never demanded Gu Qixiao act a certain way regarding these matters.

"Gu Qixiao, you’re honestly exhausting to deal with. You better drop these thoughts immediately. Life is the most unpredictable thing in this world. Who knows what might happen in the future? I don’t want you risking yourself because of me."

At the very least, she didn’t want that—not now.

Gu Qixiao gazed at Ji Yu with a hint of obsession in his eyes. "Yu, if I truly did it, I’d never get past this in my heart. So stop doubting me, stop worrying about me. Just know that you can’t leave me."

He couldn’t let Ji Yu leave him like that.

Ji Yu sighed, feeling helpless, but she also knew that for him to say something , he likely had already made up his mind. "Gu Qixiao, I know what’s in your heart, but I hope you’ll choose to live."

But since neither of them had reached that point yet, there was no need to worry preemptively.

Looking at Ji Yu’s expression, his heart also felt a warm comfort. "Yu, let’s take it one step at a time. I believe you’ll come to understand my feelings."

He had laid everything bare. If Ji Yu still didn’t trust him, that would truly be strange. Follow current novels on novelFirｅ.net

"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. Let’s go get some food first."

She had nothing urgent to attend to and wouldn’t casually give up on the people around her. For now, there was no need to dwell on these matters so stubbornly.

During the meal, the two clearly had other thoughts on their minds.

Gu Qixiao was more eager than ever to marry Ji Yu. Maybe only by doing so would he feel certain that she was truly his. While it wasn’t an easy feat, as long as Ji Yu stayed by his side, it was enough.

"Yu, are we heading home today to spend some time with Baozi?"

But Baozi still didn’t have a proper name. At first, it was decided that Ji Yu would name him, but now she hesitated. After all, naming a child was a big deal.

"Why don’t we let Uncle Gu give Baozi a name? I feel like I’m not cut out for it."

She rubbed her temples with a wry smile, clearly not skilled at things .

"That works too." Gu Qixiao didn’t mind either way. He had wanted Ji Yu to pick a name so it would be something she liked. Since she couldn’t decide, he wouldn’t pressure her.

Ji Yu approached every matter with seriousness, which often made her overly meticulous.

Baozi hadn’t seen Ji Yu in a few days; now, seeing her again, he clearly missed her.

"Kids really grow so fast."

Looking at the sweet, soft Baozi in her arms, Ji Yu felt, for the first time, the profound connection of blood ties.

However, she remembered Hu Jianyu hadn’t met Baozi yet. She decided to arrange a day to take Baozi to meet Hu Jianyu.