Chapter 373: Chapter 373

Sometimes, once the seed of doubt is planted, it’s inevitable that things will take a turn for the worse.

Ji Yu hoped that this situation wouldn’t spiral out of control and that his health could recover as soon as possible.

"Dad, your health is the most important thing. I also feel there’s something really fishy about this situation. Even if you won’t let me investigate, I’ll still dig into it secretly. And, I need you to come with me to another place for further tests." Dıscover more novels at novelFɪre.net

She was determined to help Hu Jianyu recover his health.

Hu Jianyu already felt indebted to Ji Yu, and seeing the current state of affairs, he naturally hoped she could live a happy life.

"Since you’ve already started doubting this, child, there’s no way I can refuse. Rest assured, Yu, I’ll do everything I can to stay alive and be here for you."

He did, however, miss Yao a little, but this matter was too complex—his daughter likely couldn’t accept this for now.

Ji Yu was a person of her word. After finding a specialist, she brought Hu Jianyu for a thorough examination, and this time, the results were indeed different.

"I knew it—there’s definitely something wrong with Hu Jianda."

She had already been suspicious of Hu Jianda, so this outcome was no surprise to Ji Yu.

Hu Jianyu, on the other hand, was in disbelief. He had never thought his elder brother would go so far for money. His heart was deeply unsettled, and his expression betrayed his inability to process it in that moment.

Ji Yu understood—he genuinely hadn’t suspected the people around him, making this revelation undeniably hard for him.

"Dad, I know you can’t comprehend their actions. But the truth is, they love money more than anything else. When greed tramples over family ties, actions like theirs no longer surprise me."

This was why Ji Yu insisted on bringing him for the tests.

Not everyone holds family bonds in the highest regard. The current situation was the exception.

Deep down, Ji Yu had no ulterior motives in this. She simply wanted Hu Jianyu’s condition to improve.

Hu Jianyu felt heavyhearted. "Yu, I just couldn’t imagine that the people I care so much about would end up treating me . They’re my family—how could they go so far over money?"

He had always regarded these people as family. Even if he eventually handed the company over to Ji Yu, he wouldn’t have left them with nothing.

But now, to see them resorting to such nefarious schemes—he felt a pain so intense it was suffocating.

What could be more agonizing than being betrayed by the people closest to you?

"They want more. And by now, you must see it clearly—they’re after the entire company. The methods they’ve arranged are slowly eating away at your health," Ji Yu explained in plain terms.

Of course, he understood deep down.

He just hadn’t come fully to terms with it yet.

Ji Yu gave him plenty of time to process this.

These things needed time to digest.

She didn’t press the matter further.

When she returned home, Ji Yu mulled over it, wondering if she’d placed too much pressure on Hu Jianyu.

"Gu Qixiao, do you think what I did was right?"

"Of course it was right. I don’t think your uncle is someone who’d want to be left in the dark. You just want him to be healthy, after all—there’s no conflict in that." He didn’t want Ji Yu overthinking the situation.

Ji Yu frowned but understood his intentions.

"I just don’t know if my dad will be able to accept all of this in the short term."

The truth was, Hu Jianyu cared deeply about familial ties, so hearing this news must have hit him incredibly hard.

This matter kept Ji Yu tossing and turning, sleepless. If only Hu Jianyu could truly brush it off, how wonderful that would be.

"Yu, if you feel guilty, you can talk to your uncle properly. I think he understands your good intentions; it’s just hard for him to accept everything all at once."

Given how much Hu Jianyu cared about Ji Yu, how could he possibly think anything else at this moment?

"Don’t let this weigh on you so heavily. To your uncle, you’re undoubtedly the most important person."

Ji Yu eventually nodded, deciding that if things remained this way tomorrow, she’d sit down and talk things out with Hu Jianyu.

Not only did Hu Jianyu care about her, but Ji Yu cared deeply for him, too.

Her heart was still a little uneasy.

However, the next day, Hu Jianyu had already adjusted his mindset.

Ji Yu hadn’t planned on bringing the matter up so directly, but he took the initiative instead. "This was my lack of foresight at the start. I know what you were thinking, Yu—you did very well."

He didn’t think she had done anything wrong.

The look in his eyes as he gazed at her was full of affirmation and relief.

"I just don’t want to see you suffer like that. Dad, no matter the outcome of all this, I wouldn’t let things continue this way."

In truth, Hu Jianyu could never blame Ji Yu.

"This situation arose because I failed to see through people’s true intentions. How could it possibly be your fault? If there’s any fault in you, it’s only because of me. Yu, I really just want you to be happy."

What he wanted most now was to resolve this issue properly.

He couldn’t bear to see his daughter suffer.

"If I don’t handle this and continue to be kept in the dark, who knows what else they might do to victimize you? Even if I don’t think of myself, I must at least consider your well-being."

Seeing him , Ji Yu instantly understood. He certainly cared deeply about this matter but had become stronger because of her.

Once again, she felt how much she mattered to her own father. In his eyes, she was everything. Suddenly, all the other troubles seemed less daunting.

"Yu, you don’t need to feel so moved. This is the least a father can do for his child. I know you’re all grown up now and don’t need me to take care of everything, but when it comes to what’s yours, I won’t waver in protecting it for you."

In his view, these things rightfully belonged to Ji Yu.

No one could take them away from her.

"This is my gift to you."