Chapter 380: Chapter 380

He looked at Ji Yu with unwavering determination, hoping she wouldn’t succumb to fear at this moment.

But Ji Yu genuinely didn’t know what she should say right now.

She understood that Gu Qixiao wasn’t aware of what had happened before, which was why he could speak so simply about it now. If he knew the full context of the events, he would be scared too.

"Gu Qixiao, I don’t know how to put this, but this person is truly terrifying. He’s done some unspeakably cruel things in the past. You can’t even imagine how someone who appeared so honest back then could do such things."

At this moment, Ji Yu was lost in her memories. This person, who had disappeared entirely from her recollections, had now resurfaced. It was undoubtedly a massive shock to her.

"Back then, he was genuinely interested in studying medicine. At that time, we were great friends. But I don’t know what happened later—his studies started to veer far away from anything I could comprehend."

The thought of those times left a tangle of emotions in Ji Yu’s heart. Perhaps back then, she should have stepped up to stop him. Watching a close friend transform into someone so unrecognizable was its own form of torment for her.

When she discovered him experimenting on small animals, she’d thought it was merely curiosity. But as time went on, as he grew older, he shockingly began conducting experiments on humans.

She could never forget the bloody images from that time for the rest of her life.

"I thought he was dead. But now that I think about it, how could he possibly have died so easily? He must have had everything planned long ago—likely just trying to escape the inevitable retribution of a death sentence."

Looking back on it now, she still felt she had been far too naïve back then.

"Yu, none of this is your fault. It’s his own twisted nature. How can you blame yourself for this?" Gu Qixiao’s heart ached as he listened to Ji Yu recount the past. Seeing her in such pain made him feel a deep discomfort.

"You have to stop thinking of these things as so overwhelming. I know what you’re feeling inside, but this is just the beginning. We can definitely deal with him together." Gu Qixiao held Ji Yu tightly, hoping this would help her avoid any lasting psychological shadows from the situation.

Ji Yu let out a bitter laugh. "Maybe my impressions of what happened are just too deeply engraved in me. That’s why I’m behaving . I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to."

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Seeing Gu Qixiao’s reaction now naturally made her feel a sharp pang of guilt in her heart.

Ji Yu looked at Gu Qixiao helplessly. She understood his intentions, but since he’d already put his feelings out there, there was no need to overthink anymore.

"Gu Qixiao, can I really trust you?"

"Of course. As long as you trust me, I’ll always help you deal with these things. You just need to rely on me." In his mind, he was confident in his capabilities. From the moment he saw Ji Yu, he had no intention of ever letting go.

He loved Ji Yu and wished she wouldn’t be afraid in moments .

By now, Ji Yu had regained a bit of her composure. Embarrassed, she said, "I might have overreacted just now. Seeing him made it impossible to control the fear in my heart."

She rarely acted this way.

It was just that the events from back then had left too vivid an imprint on her mind.

"I know, I understand. But please, don’t let fear consume you right now." He placed a soft kiss on the corner of Ji Yu’s lips, wanting to ensure nothing terrible happened to her in her fragile state.

Ji Yu knew that continuing would only make those around her worry. No matter what, she had to face things head-on.

"Gu Qixiao, don’t worry. I’m fine now." She looked up at him with wide, imploring eyes, though her expression still betrayed her lingering unease.

Gu Qixiao found her dependence endearing.

He stayed by her side quietly, not leaving until she had calmed down. Only then did he help her back to her feet.

"Yu, whatever happens, I’ll face these things with you."

He wouldn’t give up on her and was doing his best to help Ji Yu readjust her frame of mind.

Looking at the man before her, Ji Yu finally felt an inner sense of peace. Perhaps his presence always brought her a sense of stability.

"I won’t ever let him keep doing what he did before. I also refuse to stand by and watch as he treats me like prey again."

Everything that had occurred during that time was a nightmare for Ji Yu.

She never wanted to experience such things again and didn’t want others to go through them either.

That night, Ji Yu had a nightmare. In it, she still couldn’t stop him. All she could do was watch helplessly as the skin was stripped from her face.

When she jolted awake, her body was drenched in cold sweat.

Gu Qixiao had been on edge, worried that Ji Yu might get scared or have nightmares. He stayed right by her side during the night.

Seeing him, Ji Yu finally began to calm down again.

"Maybe it’s just that his appearance today was so sudden that I became overly anxious. But at least I finally understand why his face could change so drastically yet remain flawless."

Geniuses and madmen often walk a fine line. One misstep, and they become someone like Jiang Huai—a lunatic.

"Tomorrow, you still need to go in for surgery. Shouldn’t you tell them to postpone it for now? Since Jiang Huai knows you’re investigating him, he must also realize the real Charles is still alive."

"I know. But this surgery has to happen—it’s the only way to resolve everything faster. The sooner it’s over, the sooner I can deal with the rest of it. I need to free up my time for other things." Ji Yu had already made up her mind. Since she was determined to eliminate Jiang Huai, there was no room for doubt or hesitation now.

"To me, Jiang Huai is a living nightmare. There’s no way I’m letting him escape this time."

If she’d never met Jiang Huai, she wouldn’t have to care about anything.

But now that things had reached this point, there was no use dwelling on it any longer.

What she truly wanted was for Jiang Huai to be dealt with once and for all, either locked in prison for life or eliminated completely.

Taking a deep breath, she forced herself to calm down. Dwelling further on it would only lead to collapse.