Chapter 383: Chapter 383

She just didn’t want things to become more complicated, that’s all.

Gu Qixiao also understood what Ji Yu was thinking deep down in her heart, and now he was genuinely worried about her.

"Yu, listen to me. I’m afraid something unexpected might happen."

He knew that Ji Yu’s emotions were undoubtedly complicated at the moment. Fundamentally, this matter needed to ease her mind.

He decisively went directly to Jiang Huai.

Jiang Huai wasn’t surprised by his arrival.

He had already anticipated that Gu Qixiao would come to talk to him.

"Gu Qixiao, you’ve come to talk to me about Yu, haven’t you? Actually, our feelings might be deeper than you think. Even if you’re unconvinced now, it’s pointless. In Yu’s heart, I am definitely the most unforgettable person."

Gu Qixiao’s expression was very calm.

He and Ji Yu were already close to getting married. How could he start doubting her feelings for him over something ?

"You probably don’t even believe the words you just said yourself. If Yu really loved you, you wouldn’t be in this state. Everything you’ve said—deep down, you should be the clearest about them yourself."

He didn’t want to see Ji Yu’s panicked and distressed expression again.

Those expressions were entirely tied to memories from the past.

"Back then, Yu’s doll must have been destroyed by you too, right? Someone like you... How can you still have the nerve to show up here?"

"Is that what she told you?" Jiang Huai seemed to have heard something amusing, and even the look in his eyes carried a trace of pity.

"Back then, Ji Yu was indeed bullied, but I wasn’t one of the bullies. If it weren’t for me, how would she have ended up where she is today?" There was a bit of nostalgia in his tone as he spoke.

Ji Yu from the past was someone who could now be considered worth remembering for him.

He had already forgotten many things from the past, but Ji Yu was the one person he could never forget in this lifetime.

"I helped her; she was supposed to be grateful to me. But in the end, she betrayed me. Do you know how awful that feels?"

As he spoke of this, there was even a hint of helplessness in his tone.

"Yu would never betray you without a reason. Whatever you did must have crossed her bottom line, otherwise, how could something happen?"

Gu Qixiao understood Ji Yu well, which was why he firmly believed in her when things occurred. If Ji Yu truly were capable of doing something like that, then she wouldn’t be Ji Yu.

"It seems you really do know her well. But considering how good I’ve been to her, do you think it’s fair for her to betray me? Back then, whenever there was an issue, I helped her. Yet in the end, she stood there and watched as I burned alive. Was that really right?"

As he spoke about this matter, his tone carried a distinct sharpness.

Gu Qixiao understood that at that moment Jiang Huai must have been hoping Ji Yu would help him. But the ultimate result turned out to be terrible.

He knew clearly that the Ji Yu he knew today must have regretted what happened back then, but not regretted betraying Jiang Huai—regretted killing him.

"At that time, no one could have explained things clearly. The crux of this whole matter is your own fault. You shouldn’t blame it on Yu now."

The thought of Ji Yu living so miserably back then made Gu Qixiao’s heart ache unbearably. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn Novᴇl_Fire(.)net

Even though Jiang Huai helped Ji Yu, it didn’t mean all of the subsequent events could be erased.

Gu Qixiao’s position on this matter was undoubtedly clear—that he would always stand by Ji Yu’s side.

"Look at your current stance. No matter what Ji Yu did back then, you’re always on her side. But do you know what Ji Yu did to me back then?"

The one thing he resented deeply was that Ji Yu didn’t choose to save him. Everything else seemed irrelevant to him.

"The grievances between us have come this far and can no longer be peacefully resolved. If you truly believe that Ji Yu was right, then prepare for my revenge."

Ji Yu rarely got fixated on particular matters, but Jiang Huai’s issues were something Ji Yu wouldn’t be able to let go of for her entire life.

"Then I’d really like to see if you’re still so arrogant when the time comes." His tone turned cold, and it was apparent he now fully understood—Jiang Huai had feelings for Ji Yu too.

If he didn’t like Ji Yu, how could he be so fixated on this?

"Yes, I actually quite want to keep Ji Yu around me. Do you think at that time you’d feel jealous of our relationship?"

"I don’t believe Yu would love you." Gu Qixiao knew of Ji Yu’s feelings for him, so he never doubted the bond they shared.

After all, how could Ji Yu fall for someone like Jiang Huai?

At this moment, Ji Yu stirred awake in a daze. Seeing the empty space beside her, she immediately knew Gu Qixiao must have gone to find Jiang Huai.

She really didn’t want Gu Qixiao to know about this past. She harbored no romantic feelings for Jiang Huai, but indeed she had betrayed him. No matter what, Jiang Huai had truly done right by her back then.

She curled up in the corner, seeming as if she wanted to completely hide herself away.

When Feng Qinqin arrived, this was the scene she walked in on.

Feng Qinqin knew about what happened back then, and seeing Ji Yu filled her with worry. "Yu, why didn’t you think to tell me all this? I’m your best friend. I already know you did the right thing in this situation. You absolutely shouldn’t doubt yourself because of it."

She had never doubted Ji Yu’s intentions.

Everything Ji Yu did was because she was someone who adhered to her principles.

"I don’t know why I care so much about this, but the fact that I’m here means I want you to be happy."

She hugged Ji Yu, sitting together in the corner, reflecting on this matter.

She was very clear about what Ji Yu was thinking at this moment.

Ji Yu let out a helpless laugh. "I simply didn’t want you to worry, so I didn’t intend to tell you about it. Why did you still come all the way here?"

She always felt powerless when she saw her friend in this state.

If she bore her sorrow alone, that would be one thing. But now, watching her friend feel uneasy because of her, Ji Yu couldn’t forgive herself.

"Yuyu, you must not think this matter is such a big deal. If worse comes to worst, we’ll face it together. It’s just someone who hasn’t shown up for years. There’s really no need to take it so seriously."