Chapter 402: Chapter 402

Ji Yu hadn’t forgotten everything that happened before.

But the debts that needed to be repaid were already settled, and there was no need to dwell on them anymore. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ n0velfire.net

Seeing how much Ji Yu cared about this matter, Charles didn’t dare say more. After all, they were in a weakened position now. If anything were to happen later, that would truly be regrettable.

"Miss Ji, we are willing to trust you, and I hope you won’t let me down."

"Disappointing you is another matter. For now, you need to focus on fixing your face. Honestly, I have no idea if your family has already discovered that Jiang Huai has taken your place, but they do still show him a certain degree of respect." Ji Yu had always been curious about what exactly was going on with them.

Speaking of this, Charles felt even more distressed. "At that time, we were very good friends, so it makes sense that he learned those things. But a person like that is truly terrifying."

Whenever he thought about what happened back then, he felt an overwhelming urge to slap himself. Why was he so focused on seizing power that he forgot to guard against those around him?

Just thinking about everything that transpired back then made him feel utterly powerless, as if it was something he could never go back to.

"What you’ve done is already excessive enough. Stop thinking about it anymore," Ji Yu said, not wanting him to dwell on the past. They were both at fault for what happened. Besides, their cooperation wasn’t meant to last forever. What she wanted was for Jiang Huai to fall from grace, but Charles wasn’t exactly a saint either.

"Miss Ji, I understand that you might not trust me because of these things, but this is just the beginning." He took a deep breath, fully aware of the wrongs he had committed before, so Ji Yu’s reaction was understandable.

But this was only the beginning; no one could guarantee what the future held.

"I’ve already made myself very clear. Our collaboration is temporary. I have no interest in interfering with your family affairs, but if you intend to make a move against me and Gu Qixiao, don’t blame me for showing no mercy."

They both understood that Charles’ past actions made the prospect of silencing people all too plausible.

But Ji Yu would never compromise so easily.

Seeing how serious Ji Yu was, Charles could only sigh in resignation and say, "Miss Ji, while I do appreciate your trust in me, the kind of things you’re concerned about could never happen to me. I clearly know I can’t compete with you and Gu Qixiao."

His greatest strength was his self-awareness, so these matters were not as complex to him as Ji Yu imagined.

Ji Yu didn’t know what he was truly thinking, but given what had already happened, there was no point in dwelling on it anymore.

"I’m heading back. I need a proper rest. If you encounter any issues here, you can reach out to me, but do not carelessly use any medications. If something goes wrong with your face again, don’t come looking for me."

No matter how much time passed, this was Ji Yu’s principle. If they had no ulterior motives at the outset, it might have been fine. But if he resorted to such measures, Ji Yu would have no choice but to take extreme actions.

If it came to that, she would simply abandon this partner and find someone else later.

Seeing how resolute Ji Yu was on this matter, Charles could only nod helplessly to show he understood.

At this moment, Ji Yu was indeed exhausted. After returning, she simply greeted Gu Qixiao before falling straight into a deep sleep.

Gu Qixiao carefully gazed at Ji Yu lying on the bed. Perhaps because it had been so long since they last saw each other, seeing her again stirred a sense of loneliness in his heart.

How wonderful it would be if Ji Yu could always stay by his side.

Who knows how much time passed before Ji Yu woke up to find Gu Qixiao by her bedside.

From his appearance, it was obvious he hadn’t rested properly the entire night. Ji Yu couldn’t help but feel a wave of exasperation, thinking he was wearing himself out.

"Gu Qixiao, you should get some proper rest. You clearly haven’t been taking care of yourself lately. Seeing you makes me really worried."

"Yu, I just missed you too much. Now that you’re back by my side, I simply want to look at you closely." He truly longed for Ji Yu.

Ji Yu understood his feelings, so she looked at him tenderly and said, "Get some proper sleep now. I’ll stay by your side."

Since she had voiced it, it meant she had already made up her mind.

Gu Qixiao lay down beside Ji Yu peacefully. Feeling her warmth beside him, he knew she was genuinely concerned for him.

That night, he slept exceptionally well. Perhaps it was because, with Ji Yu by his side, he didn’t need to worry about anything else.

"Gu Qixiao, you’re so foolish. Why do you always hurt yourself ?"

Ji Yu couldn’t help but feel helpless about this matter.

In her view, no matter how much Gu Qixiao loved her, he shouldn’t hurt himself in the process. It was truly a terrible thing to do.

When Gu Qixiao woke up, the first thing he saw was Ji Yu’s worried expression. Realizing he might have slept for too long, he smiled apologetically. "Yu, I’m just too exhausted lately. I’ve had some rest now, and I’m fine."

Ji Yu placed a hand on his forehead and noted it was still slightly warm. Her expression grew even more exasperated. "Gu Qixiao, did you know you had a fever last night? Why do you keep hurting yourself just to love me? Don’t you realize I get worried too?"

She wasn’t naive; she fully understood the depth of Gu Qixiao’s feelings for her.

But Ji Yu never forgot who she was, whereas Gu Qixiao seemed to have completely disregarded his own identity with his actions.

"Gu Qixiao, you need to take better care of yourself. You’re important to me too. If you keep this up, I won’t hesitate to fight you. Then you’ll see how serious this is."

Seeing Ji Yu try so hard to feign fierceness, Gu Qixiao couldn’t help but chuckle. "Yu, this is just how I feel for you. No matter what happens, you’ll always come first to me. Even my own well-being isn’t as important as you."

That was just how deeply Gu Qixiao loved Ji Yu. No one else could compare.