《Wealthy Daily Life Of Mrs. Gu》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Gu Tingyuan once said, ¡°If you ever loved someone, you would never be able to escape from her nightmare.¡± At night. The pitch black night enveloped the entire mountainside. Its tranquility revealed an inviolable dignity. The luxurious master bedroom was silent. Mu Wan sat by the bed, quietly listening to the messy wind outside the window and¡­ The sound of running water coming from the bathroom. Tonight was the first day she and Gu Tingyuan had registered their marriage. It was also their night of passion. However, Mu Wan knew very well that Gu Tingyuan did not even want to touch her. This marriage did not have a wedding ceremony. There was no exchange of vows, nor were there any blessings from family and friends. There was only a small red notebook that could prove that she and Gu Tingyuan were married. Whoosh¡ª While she was lost in her thoughts, the sound of the glass door being opened came from the bathroom. Mu Wan, who was sitting by the bed, was so shocked that she was like a startled bird, trembling violently. She raised her head in shock. The person who entered was an impeccable figure who was tall and straight. Under the dim light, although she could not see his face clearly, she could feel that the man¡¯s entire body, from inside to outside, was emitting an inviolable noble aura. It was as if the person standing there was a sacred object. As a result, people could only look up to him in awe, not daring to approach him at all. The man came closer and closer. His perfect and handsome face gradually appeared under the light yellow light, exuding a mysterious quality. When she could finally see that face clearly, Mu Wan immediately jumped up from the edge of the bed in fear. She didn¡¯t even have the right to admire the man in front of her. ¡°I¡¯m¡­ going to take a shower.¡± She stood up in shock, her voice sounding a little panicked. It was obvious that she wanted to avoid this face. Meanwhile, Gu Tingyuan stood still on the spot. His face was cold and proud, like a cold lake without any ripples. No one could guess his emotions at this moment. Just as Mu Wan was about to step into the bathroom, her body suddenly swayed. Accompanied by that brute force, Gu Tingyuan pulled her into his arms and caught her off guard. She felt the man¡¯s hot breath on her face. She looked up in shock and immediately met a pair of dark eyes that were as deep as a cold lake. The eyes were like a black hole that could destroy everything. If she was not careful, she would be swept into the endless abyss and devoured by the darkness. Mu Wan had already taken a bath. At this moment, she was still emitting a faint fragrance. ¡°Didn¡¯t you take a bath long ago?¡± The man approached her. His cold and magnetic voice was filled with a dangerous aura, making her body tremble slightly. She had indeed taken a bath just now. Furthermore, she was clearly telling a lie at this moment. She was obviously trying to avoid his touch. Gu Tingyuan was well aware of this, so he was a little angry. When she met his deep and dark eyes, she saw that his eyes were clearly bone-chilling and without any warmth. However, his hands kept holding her like a shackle, preventing her from breaking free for eternity. ¡°Let go of me.¡± There was panic in the depth of Mu Wan¡¯s eyes. He obviously didn¡¯t care about her, so why did he still lock her up? She tried to struggle, but he held her even more tightly. His gaze was full of hatred for her. ¡°Let you go?¡± A hint of coldness flashed past the man¡¯s cold eyes. ¡°Mu Wan, you should know what your ¡®duty¡¯ is tonight.¡± Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Mu Wan froze. She felt as if she had fallen into an icehouse. Yes, tonight was the first night of their wedding. Her ¡®duty¡¯ was to please him. To her, this marriage did not have the sweet happiness that a newlywed couple should experience. In fact, it did not even have a proper wedding ceremony. There was only his hatred and unforgivable feelings for her. He¡­ didn¡¯t love her anymore. He just wanted to take her for himself. Seeing that the man¡¯s face was getting closer and closer, and that his big hands were even starting to move around her waist, Mu Wan was so frightened that her lips and teeth were trembling. ¡°You¡­ don¡¯t¡ª¡± Gu Tingyuan interrupted her. ¡°Don¡¯t forget, you don¡¯t have the right to say no.¡± Upon hearing this, Mu Wan froze. Coldness poured down from her head and chilled her to the bone. Yes, in front of him, she no longer had the right to say no. While she was lost in her thoughts, the man¡¯s kiss had already landed forcefully on her. He nibbled on her red lips, causing her to frown in pain. She moaned softly, ¡°Mmm¡­¡± She could clearly feel that his kiss was laced with punishment, as if he wanted to swallow her whole. Only by doing so could he eliminate the hatred and unhappiness in his heart. Under the light yellow light, he caught a glimpse of the discomfort between her eyebrows. There was suddenly a trace of heartache in Gu Tingyuan¡¯s burning and punishing gaze, but it disappeared without a trace in a flash. He was angry with her for her ¡®disdain¡¯ towards him. He was angry with her for not speaking up even though she was clearly unhappy with this marriage. She would rather endure everything than beg him to let her off. His large palm was filled with anger as he tore off the soft silk pajamas on her body¡­ A chill swept through Mu Wan¡¯s entire body, causing her body to tremble instinctively. In just a second, she was surrounded by his body that was so hot that there was not a trace of flab. They were like ice and fire mixing together, and they soon became one. The moment their skin touched, Mu Wan was like a puppet. Her entire body was so stiff that she could not move. However, very quickly, all of her stiffness was melted by his burning body temperature. It was only when that tearing pain pierced through her body that she finally reacted. She held onto the man¡¯s strong and strong arm tightly, her perfectly manicured nails instantly leaving a few clear bloodstains on his ivory-colored skin. As he plundered her, she cried out in pain as tears flowed. ¡°It hurts¡­¡± Gu Tingyuan paused when he saw the tears falling from the corner of her eyes. He looked at her with a clear look of love and tenderness. Mu Wan was enduring the tearing pain and did not notice the gentleness in his fingers. In the next few minutes, the pain gradually disappeared, replaced by pleasure that she had never experienced before. It became more and more unbearable as he charged at her. Then, she gradually released herself¡­ They lingered for a long time. It was not until midnight that Mu Wan finally had the chance to fall asleep. Perhaps it was because the pain was still lingering in her body that even though she was already deep asleep, there was still an obvious pain between her brows. Meanwhile, Gu Tingyuan stared at her for a long time before he finally lay down. ¡­ The next day. Early in the morning, Mu Wan, who was in so much pain that she did not want to move, was woken up by her phone ringing. She opened her eyes in discomfort and was about to reach for the phone on the bedside table when she felt a splitting pain. She knitted her brows tightly and took a while to ease the pain in her body. Then, she picked up her phone and saw that it was a call from her uncle, Mu Qingsong. ¡°Mu Wan.¡± ¡°Uncle?¡± Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Mu Qingsong heaved a sigh of relief over the phone. ¡°Wanwan, I got a lawyer and got a chance to visit Mu Chen.¡± When Mu Wan heard this, she sat up in shock! The pain in her body, which had yet to subside, instantly caused her to frown in pain as if something had crushed her. Taking a deep breath, she asked Mu Qingsong anxiously, ¡°Really?¡± Mu Qingsong nodded. ¡°Yeah, go and see him.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be right there!¡± Although her body was still in pain, Mu Wan insisted on getting up. After washing up, she immediately left the Imperial View Manor. She and Mu Chen were twins. A month ago, they met with a tragic accident and were framed as murderers. Then, they became the scapegoats. She had lost her parents and her brother, Mu Chen, was her only family. Thus, she had to find evidence to prove her brother¡¯s innocence! ¡­ In the visitation room. It had only been a few days since Mu Wan saw Mu Chen, but she could tell that he looked much more haggard. ¡°Sister!¡± Mu Chen was excited to see Mu Wan. ¡°Mu Chen, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll expose Gu Han and clear your name!¡± Mu Chen didn¡¯t seem to care about himself. Instead, he looked at her with heartache. ¡°Sister, are you really¡­ married to Gu Tingyuan?¡± Mu Wan was slightly stunned. She lowered her eyes and said calmly, ¡°How can we get close to Gu Han without entering the tiger¡¯s den?¡± Upon hearing this, Mu Chen was anxious. ¡°But who is Gu Tingyuan? You know him better than anyone else. Why would you put yourself in danger?¡± Mu Wan looked up at her only brother, her expression calm. ¡°Who is Gu Han? Only by entering the Gu family can I get close to him and find evidence of his crimes.¡± ¡°But you know that Gu Tingyuan¡­¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. Your time is limited. Now, you just need to tell me what exactly happened that day.¡± Mu Wan interrupted him and changed the topic. Mu Chen knew that his uncle had fought for this opportunity to visit him. Mu Wan only had five minutes, and he had to tell his sister all the details that would benefit him. ¡°That day, Gu Han¡¯s assistant asked me to go to North Street¡­¡± Five minutes was not a long time. Mu Wan did not even have the time to say anything to express her concern before she watched Mu Chen being taken away by the prison guards. Mu Wan leaned against the glass window unwillingly. Her heart ached as she watched her younger brother in his prison uniform slowly leaving her line of sight. He had just graduated, and his life had not started yet. Even if she had to do everything, she would still make Gu Han apologize and clear Mu Chen¡¯s name! ¡°Wait!¡± Mu Chen, who was still worried about his sister, suddenly stopped in his tracks. He turned and looked at Mu Wan through the glass window. His eyes were filled with reluctance and heartache. ¡°Sister, I¡¯d rather go to jail for a few years than let you marry Gu Tingyuan.¡± Mu Wan smiled calmly and replied calmly, ¡°I¡¯m already married.¡± Mu Chen stared at his sister and did not say another word. He felt that it was his own incompetence that caused his sister to fall into this ¡®unfortunate¡¯ marriage. Mu Wan watched as her brother was taken away and disappeared in the blink of an eye. Then, she turned and left the prison. Although she and her brother were twins, their appearances were completely different. She had married Gu Tingyuan for two reasons. Firstly, it was because she was forced by Old Master Gu. Secondly, it was because she wanted a chance to enter the Imperial View Manor and find evidence from Gu Han to avenge her brother. Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡­ After that night, Gu Tingyuan did not return to the Imperial View Manor. In the past half a month, Mu Wan had tried to get close to Gu Han. However, the Imperial View Manor was too big, so big that she could get lost in it at any time. However, the only fortunate thing was that Gu Tingyuan was not around in this house. Thus, she was still living comfortably. Although the servants in this house scoffed at her, it was because Gu Tingyuan had explicitly told the servants not to call her ¡®Young Madam¡¯. Thus, this person, who didn¡¯t live up to the name of ¡°Young Madam¡±, naturally no longer held any weight in their eyes. ¡°It¡¯s time to eat!¡± At the door of the master bedroom, the maid, Xiao Bi, shouted a sentence unhappily. Without waiting for Mu Wan to respond, she immediately turned and left. Mu Wan was used to such an attitude. She got up from her desk and went to the dining room downstairs. Lunch was ready. It was light as usual. It was alright. She did not like to eat meat that much, and the vegetables were very nutritious. Mu Wan picked up her chopsticks. Surprisingly, besides the soup, the rest of the four dishes today were all cold dishes. She was on her period and had a cold uterus. Thus, it was not suitable for her to eat such cold food. The person in charge of taking care of her daily needs was Xiao Bi. Mu Wan had never ordered the other servants around before and rarely interacted with them. Xiao Bi stood at the side, her expression arrogant and indifferent from beginning to end. Although Mr. Gu did not allow anyone to address her as ¡°Young Madam¡±, this woman still lived in the master bedroom after all. Thus, Xiao Bi had to go through the motions. Mu Wan looked up and glanced at Xiao Bi. ¡°I can¡¯t eat cold food for the next two days. Can you change the food?¡± Xiao Bi glanced over at the food on the table and then at Mu Wan. ¡°You¡¯re really weak and hard to please! If you don¡¯t like it, don¡¯t eat it. No one is forcing you!¡± With that said, she walked straight forward, wanting to clean up all the food on the table. Pa! The sudden banging on the table startled Xiao Bi. She paused and stared at the cold-looking Mu Wan. That sharp gaze made Xiao Bi, a maid who was lower in status compared to Mu Wan, tremble in fear. ¡°What¡­ are you doing?¡± Mu Wan said, ¡°Did Gu Tingyuan marry me just to let you guys do this?¡± The maid was frightened by her sudden change in attitude. However, she knew clearly that although this woman was Mr. Gu¡¯s wife in name, she was actually just a nobody. Otherwise, Mr. Gu wouldn¡¯t have prevented them from calling her ¡°Young Madam¡±. ¡°Do you really think you¡¯re the mistress of this house? Everyone in the entire Imperial View Manor knows that Mr. Gu married you just to follow Old Master¡¯s orders.¡± Mu Wan smiled faintly. ¡°Is that so? Do you want me to take photos of these dishes and send them to Gu Tingyuan so that he can see how you guys slack off on me?¡± Upon hearing this, panic and fear flashed across the maid¡¯s arrogant face. Although this woman had no status in reality, she was still sleeping in the master bedroom and Mr. Gu¡¯s thoughts were hard to fathom. If she really blamed her, wouldn¡¯t the servants suffer? At the thought of this, the maid glanced at Mu Wan and reluctantly put down the plate of food in her hands. Her tone was still arrogant and uninhibited. It could be said that she was gritting her teeth. ¡°The chef has already gotten off work. Just make do with this meal. I¡¯ll take note that you can¡¯t eat cold food for dinner!¡± Then, the maid turned around, and Mu Wan¡¯s tense face instantly relaxed. Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Her life here wasn¡¯t easy to begin with. How could she allow a maid to climb over her head and abuse her power? She used a bowl of hot soup to make some rice and had lunch. Initially, she had planned to visit the huge Imperial View Manor in the afternoon. However, due to her period, Mu Wan¡¯s abdomen hurt a little and she went back to the master bedroom on the second floor to lie down. However, not long after she lay down, the pain did not ease at all. There was a knock on the door of the master bedroom. After two knocks, Xiao Bi¡¯s arrogant and rude voice sounded. ¡°Miss Mu, Old Master invites you to visit him!¡± When she heard the words ¡°Old Master¡±, Mu Wan¡¯s originally fair face immediately turned pale and quiet. Even though Xiao Bi said that the Old Master had ¡°invited¡± her, it was actually an order. Furthermore, she didn¡¯t even have the right to say no. Enduring the pain in her abdomen, Mu Wan left the manor under the lead of Old Master Gu¡¯s servant. An accident caused Gu Tingyuan¡¯s mother to be in a coma. She had to undergo continuous surgeries to maintain her life. The blood needed for every operation was extracted from Mu Wan¡¯s body. This was why Old Master Gu wanted her to marry Gu Tingyuan. On the surface, it was a marriage. However, in reality, she had to repay him endlessly and become a ¡®blood bag¡¯ to prolong the life of Gu Tingyuan¡¯s mother until the day his mother recovered and woke up. ¡­ It was dusk, and a smear of red lit up the courtyard. It was magnificent. A dark gray Bugatti Veyron stopped arrogantly at the side of the fountain. The driver¡¯s door was opened. Then, an expensive, handmade brown leather shoe immediately appeared before the servants. The maid immediately went forward and respectfully took the suit jacket from Gu Tingyuan. Then, Gu Tingyuan entered the living room and glanced at the second floor coldly. Wherever his gaze landed, the temperature seemed to drop a few degrees. ¡°Where is she?¡± His deep voice was devoid of emotion and warmth. The maid was stunned for a moment before saying, ¡°Miss Mu isn¡¯t here yet.¡± Gu Tingyuan paused in his action of loosening his tie. He turned around and stared at the maid with his clear black eyes. He was obviously unhappy with the fact that Mu Wan was not around. Seeing his questioning gaze, Xiao Bi was about to say something when the sound of a car engine came from the courtyard. As if sensing that Mu Wan had returned, Gu Tingyuan turned around and his dark gaze landed on the entrance. It was indeed Mu Wan. She walked down from the black Bentley. What was different from before was that Mu Wan¡¯s face was frighteningly pale! Even though the red sunset shone on her face, one could still clearly see that her face was pale like paper. Her body was even a bit unsteady. ¡°Where did you go?¡± The moment she entered, she heard the man¡¯s clear and questioning voice. Mu Wan stopped in her tracks and looked straight at the man in front of her. As she walked in, his gaze landed on her pale face and he could not help but frown. What was wrong with her? Looking at the tall man standing before her, Mu Wan did not have the chance to speak before her vision turned black and her body went limp. Almost instinctively, Gu Tingyuan quickly reached out to grab her waist and pulled her into his embrace. An unnoticeable anxiety flashed across his cold eyes. His thoughts stopped on her pale face for a few seconds. Then, he carried her by the waist and quickly walked towards the master bedroom on the second floor. ¡­ Chapter 6 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the quiet bedroom, the atmosphere in the entire room became extremely depressing with Gu Tingyuan¡¯s mood. Meanwhile, three maids stood in a row, all keeping their composure and not daring to make a sound. Gu Tingyuan sat on the sofa, his face as cold as a glacier. His gaze swept past the three maids in front of him before landing on the pale face beside the bed. In less than half a month, she had become so haggard. Her face was like a piece of paper without any color. ¡°Who gave you the guts?¡± These few words came out of his mouth calmly, but it frightened the maid, Xiao Bi, so much that she fell to her knees and prostrated herself on the ground. ¡°Mr. Gu, it¡¯s not that we¡¯re slacking off on Miss Mu. She was clearly fine before she left this afternoon!¡± Everyone in the entire Imperial View Manor knew that Mr. Gu was decisive and would never show mercy to servants who had done something wrong. It had only been half a month since Mr Gu left and Miss Mu was already in such a miserable state. Mr Gu must have thought that they had slacked off on Miss Mu for the past half a month. However, that was not the case. Upon hearing this, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s cold eyes swept across Xiao Bi and he frowned slightly. ¡°In the afternoon? Where did she go?¡± Xiao Bi raised her head and hesitated when faced with Gu Tingyuan¡¯s question. The person who took Miss Mu away in the afternoon was Old Master Gu¡¯s men. Could it be that the Old Master had done something to Miss Mu? However, this could not be. After all, Miss Mu was the granddaughter-in-law that Old Master Mu had personally chosen. The maid¡¯s hesitation made Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face even colder and the dangerous glint in his eyes became more obvious. The maid came back to her senses and was about to speak when Mu Wan suddenly woke up. She had only lost consciousness for a short while, but she was quickly awakened by Gu Tingyuan and the maid¡¯s voices. She sat up and looked at the man whom she had not seen for half a month. There was surprise in her eyes. ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± On the sofa, Gu Tingyuan turned to look at her. His seemingly concerned gaze on her pale face was as cold as ever. ¡°Where did you go this afternoon?¡± It was an obvious question. Mu Wan lowered her head. She had already realized that she must have fainted in the living room earlier. Hence, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s question was just a reprimand for her ¡°departure¡± in the afternoon. Although they had gotten their marriage certificate, Gu Tingyuan had once told her, ¡°Don¡¯t think that you¡¯re really the mistress of this house and can come and go as you please.¡± To him, she was just a canary imprisoned by him. Even if she wanted to soar, she had to get his permission. This was because he was the master of this ¡°cage.¡± ¡°I went to see my brother.¡± Gu Tingyuan looked away. His deep voice was slightly sarcastic and there was a faint arc on his lips. ¡°What a close brother-sister relationship.¡± Mu Wan felt as if her heart was being pricked by needles, but she appeared calm on the surface. ¡°Of course. After all, you don¡¯t have any siblings. You won¡¯t be able to understand.¡± Gu Tingyuan sneered. ¡°The brother is in prison, but the sister married into a rich family in the blink of an eye. Is this the sibling love that you value so much?¡± Mu Wan sat at the head of the bed and clenched her fists tightly. She didn¡¯t say anything. Faced with her silence, Gu Tingyuan also stood up instantly, as if he did not want to stay a second longer. ¡°The doctor will come to check on you later.¡± Then, he turned around and left. Mu Wan lowered her head and did not look up. She only replied indifferently, ¡°There¡¯s no need for that.¡± Chapter 7 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Just as he was about to leave, he paused for a moment and his expression darkened. ¡°Why? Do you want to continue being sick so that you can gain my pity?¡± Mu Wan¡¯s heart ached. Two seconds later, she raised her head slightly and looked at the cold and heartless man in front of her. Although her heart was still full of holes, she could only endure it. ¡°It¡¯s just that¡­ ¡®that¡¯ came, so I¡¯m feeling a little uncomfortable.¡± Gu Tingyuan was stunned for a few seconds. He didn¡¯t seem to understand what she meant and only recovered after a while. If he did not remember wrongly, he remembered that she had a cold uterus. Hence, she would always look pale whenever she had her period. Gu Tingyuan looked at her deeply and did not say anything else. He turned around and left indifferently. Xiao Bi stood up to send him off. Meanwhile, on the bed, Mu Wan¡¯s expression was calm, but the piercing pain in her heart did not dissipate for a long time. She simply lay down and turned her back to the maids. Seeing that she was lying down to rest, the maids did not dare to disturb her and retreated. Mu Wan lay on the bed, staring at the stars outside the window with a heavy heart. After some time, the maid, Xiao Bi, knocked on the door again and entered. After Gu Tingyuan¡¯s reprimand, Xiao Bi seemed to have restrained herself. She looked at Mu Wan¡¯s back on the bed and said, ¡°Miss Mu, it¡¯s time for dinner. Do you want to go downstairs or should I serve it to you?¡± Xiao Bi¡¯s voice pulled back Mu Wan¡¯s thoughts as she looked out of the window. Then, Mu Wan turned slightly and sat up straight. ¡°I¡¯ll go downstairs.¡± She was not pampered and did not want to appear weak in front of Gu Tingyuan. That would only make him hate her more, and she did not want to give him the chance to mock her. When she went downstairs and came to the dining room, Mu Wan thought that Gu Tingyuan had left long ago. After all, he had not returned since that night. However, when she reached the dining room, Mu Wan was stunned. She stared blankly at the man sitting at the main seat. Hadn¡¯t he left? At the dining table, Gu Tingyuan did not raise his eyes to look at her. When he sensed that she was here, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating. After staring blankly at him for about half a minute, Mu Wan slowly moved her feet. She pulled out a chair in front of the dining table and sat down beside him. As soon as she sat down, the maid, Xiao Bi, handed her a pure white porcelain cup. Mu Wan glanced at the cup, unsure of what was inside. She looked at Xiao Bi, her heart full of doubts. Xiao Bi said, ¡°It¡¯s ginger water with brown sugar.¡± Ginger water with brown sugar? Mu Wan was stunned for a moment. She instinctively turned her head and looked at the man who was eating slowly. Gu Tingyuan did not say a word, as if he did not hear their conversation. He even turned a blind eye to Mu Wan¡¯s gaze. He just quietly ate his dinner as if she was just a wisp of air beside him. She did not know if Gu Tingyuan or Xiao Bi had prepared this cup of ginger water with brown sugar, but her abdominal pain was still very obvious. She really needed this cup of ginger water. She took the cup from Xiao Bi¡¯s hands. The temperature was just right. After drinking a cup, her stomach felt much better. Then, she looked at the dishes on the table. There were a total of seven dishes. They were all hot dishes with meat. The servants did not dare to slack off, probably because Gu Tingyuan stayed for the meal. Speaking of which, it had been half a month since she had eaten meat. Although she wasn¡¯t that interested in meat, it had been too long since she had eaten meat, so she couldn¡¯t help but feel hungry. She picked up a piece of fish seasoned with salt and pepper. The taste was excellent, but perhaps because Gu Tingyuan was around, Mu Wan was a little too careful tonight. Chapter 8 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The last time she had dinner with him was three years ago¡­ At that time, his face was not so cold. He would not be indifferent and silent in front of her like this either. As if sensing her gaze, Gu Tingyuan suddenly stopped eating. He looked up, and his deep and dark eyes fell directly into her clear eyes. Mu Wan was flustered and almost dropped the bowl in her hand. It took her a while to steady herself. She quickly avoided eye contact with him. She wanted to get up, but she saw that there was still half a bowl of rice left in the bowl. If she suddenly left at this time, wouldn¡¯t she appear guilty? She took a deep breath to calm herself down. In an instant, Mu Wan resumed eating without saying anything. Gu Tingyuan stared at her for a long time before looking away. After a while, Mu Wan felt that Gu Tingyuan had already stood up and left the dining room. Only then did she let out a sigh of relief. After dinner, Mu Wan came to the living room but did not see Gu Tingyuan. She thought that he must have left the Imperial View Manor this time. After returning to the second floor and taking a shower, Mu Wan did not go to bed immediately. Instead, she ran to the balcony on the third floor to take a look at the structure of the Imperial View Manor. Under the starry sky, the entire Imperial View Manor was brightly lit and mottled. The huge manor stood proudly in the middle of the mountain, showing its prestige and elegance. She stood on the balcony on the third floor and looked at a villa not far away. It was even more luxurious than Gu Tingyuan¡¯s residence. It should be Old Master Gu¡¯s residence, right? Gu Han was his nephew and had lived in this manor since he was young. Perhaps he also lived there? Alternatively, did he live in the building beside that villa? Looking at the brightly lit villa in the distance, Mu Wan thought for a few seconds and decided to ask around while it was dark. She could only get close to Gu Han after she found out where he lived. Meanwhile, Gu Tingyuan, who came out of the study room, did not see Mu Wan when he returned to the master bedroom. He walked to the balcony and lit a cigar. He didn¡¯t smoke. He would only light one cigarette when he was annoyed and watch it burn up bit by bit. It was as if this was the only way to calm his frustration. He had just lit the cigarette when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from downstairs. Gu Tingyuan looked down and saw a familiar figure shuttling under the moonlight. He could not help but narrow his dark eyes as he watched Mu Wan¡¯s petite figure gradually walk towards Old Master Gu¡¯s residence. What was she doing there so late at night? Based on her memory and judgment from the third floor, Mu Wan walked towards Old Master Gu¡¯s residence. Unexpectedly, when she reached the asphalt road in front of the main entrance, she suddenly felt a clear pain in her abdomen. ¡°I clearly drank ginger water with brown sugar. Why is it still so painful¡­¡± She muttered to herself with a frown as she covered her abdomen with one hand in an attempt to ease the pain. Right at this moment, a beam of blinding light shot over from afar. Mu Wan turned around. The strong light blinded her and she could only cover her forehead with her palm as she tried to see the approaching car. As her face turned pale, the speeding car did not seem to notice her presence. It did not seem to have any intention of slowing down at all and headed straight for where she was standing¡­ Her eyes widened in horror and her face instantly turned pale. The abdominal pain and shock made Mu Wan forget to dodge in an instant. Her legs seemed to be stuck to the ground, unable to move. Chapter 9 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Just as the car was about to hit her, a pair of strong arms suddenly protected her and threw her onto the lawn. The speeding sports car swept past. Under the night sky, Mu Wan looked up in shock and saw a cold face. ¡°If you want to die, pay off your debts first!¡± There was a hint of anger in his cold voice. Mu Wan looked up. Before she could see Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face clearly, he had already stood up and walked towards the residence without looking back. Mu Wan stood rooted to the ground and watched as the tall figure disappeared into the distance. Hadn¡¯t he left? She thought of the words he had left behind. Even if she died, she had to pay off her debts. From the moment she married him, this life no longer belonged to her. Even if she died, she had to get Gu Tingyuan to agree! Suddenly, Mu Wan felt like a walking corpse. Apart from her soul, nothing else belonged to her. Looking at the villa in the distance, it seemed like she could only continue to investigate Gu Han after Gu Tingyuan left. Then, she held her abdomen. She had momentarily forgotten about the pain from the shock earlier. Now that she had calmed down, she could not help but feel the pain again. It was already very late when they returned to her residence. Thus, the servants had already left. Mu Wan endured the pain and searched the kitchen. She wanted to find the brown sugar and ginger but she could not find anything after searching for a long time. Since Gu Tingyuan did not leave, he should be in the master bedroom now. She did not want to go upstairs, so she curled up on the sofa and wrapped herself in a blanket, quietly waiting for the pain to ease. However, the pain did not lessen as she had expected. Instead, it became more and more painful, causing her to break out in cold sweat. Late at night. Gu Tingyuan, who was in the master bedroom, was waiting for Mu Wan to return to the room, but she did not return. Finally, he could not help but leave the room. When he was halfway down the stairs, he saw a slender figure curled up on the sofa alone with a frown. Was she injured just now? On the sofa, Mu Wan closed her eyes and did not notice the man¡¯s arrival. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± She only opened her eyes abruptly when that deep and magnetic voice sounded. Seeing the man looking down at her from above, Mu Wan sat up from the sofa reflexively. Her face was pale and cold sweat dripped down her face. In front of her, he was always indifferent and cold. It was only autumn, but the air in the living room seemed to drop and freeze as he spoke. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± she answered calmly as she hung her head. He said expressionlessly, ¡°I said before, even if you want to die, you have to pay off your debts first.¡± Mu Wan took a deep breath and tried her best to get used to his cold and indifferent side. Then, she looked up and met his gaze. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t die.¡± ¡°That¡¯s for the best.¡± He turned to leave. Mu Wan suddenly stood up from the sofa. ¡°Wait.¡± He stopped but did not turn back. Under the light, his broad back was especially tall and good-looking. Mu Wan pursed her lips and hesitated for a few seconds before asking, ¡°Well, the servants have gone to rest. Do you¡­ know where the brown sugar and ginger are?¡± She was in too much pain. In order to ¡®live¡¯ well in front of him, she could only speak to him, although she did not expect him to really answer her question. However, there was always hope if she asked. Gu Tingyuan turned around slightly, his dark eyes staring straight at her pale face. She was uncomfortable not because she was injured, but because of her period? After confirming that she was not injured, the spot on his chest felt a little more comfortable. Chapter 10 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°It¡¯s in the first cabinet under the wine rack in the dining room.¡± After answering calmly, he turned around and left without looking at her again. Mu Wan was stunned for a moment. She was surprised that he answered with such detail. When she reached the dining room, she found the brown sugar and ginger slices in the first cabinet under the wine rack. She poured the drink into a ceramic cup and waited for it to cool. Then, she drank it almost in one gulp, finally relieving the pain and discomfort in her abdomen. However, her pain was only slightly alleviated. It still hurt, but it wasn¡¯t as painful as before, when the pain was so bad that she couldn¡¯t walk. ¡­ It was even quieter. Outside the window, everything was dark except for the stars. Mu Wan stood in the corridor on the second floor and turned to look at the master bedroom. She did not expect Gu Tingyuan to come back and stay at the Imperial View Manor. At this time, he would definitely be sleeping on the big bed in the master bedroom. As for her, it seemed like she could only choose to sleep in the guest room. That was right. She didn¡¯t know when it started, but she was afraid of his existence and being near him. The night half a month ago was still vivid in her mind. It made her blush and she couldn¡¯t control herself. What was even more unacceptable to her was that she knew that Gu Tingyuan did not love her. However, that night, she had enjoyed herself thoroughly under him. Even her resistance had disappeared. At first, she was resistant, but in the end, she unknowingly enjoyed the process thoroughlya€| Recalling that night when the two of them were undressed and stuck closely together, Mu Wan¡¯s face instantly turned red to the tips of her ears. She wished she could find a hole to hide in! Now, she would avoid him as much as possible if she could. Mu Wan entered a guest room, pushed open the door, and turned on the light. The next second, what she saw stunned her. On the bed, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face was shrouded in gloom when he felt the glaring light reflecting on him. He opened his eyes in discomfort. When he turned his head, he saw Mu Wan standing at the door. His eyebrows instantly furrowed into a deep frown, showing his displeasure. Mu Wan was flustered and helpless for a moment. She did not expect Gu Tingyuan to sleep in the guest room. Thus, on the surface, it looked like she was¡­ here to seduce him? Well, according to Gu Tingyuan¡¯s personality, he would definitely think that way. ¡°It¡¯s only been half a month, and you¡¯re already ¡®unbearably lonely¡¯?¡± As expected, the moment she opened her mouth, it was as if he was stabbing Mu Wan¡¯s heart. She took a deep breath and tried to ignore the pain in her heart. ¡°I thought you would sleep in the master bedroom. Sorry for disturbing you!¡± What did he mean by ¡°unbearably lonely¡±? He clearly knew that she was on her period, didn¡¯t he? With that, Mu Wan turned around and walked towards the master bedroom without looking back. Meanwhile, Gu Tingyuan sat at the head of the bed. His face looked as if it was covered with a thousand-year-old glacier. There was a hint of unwillingness in his anger. Why did she leave so quickly? She thought that he was sleeping in the master bedroom, so she deliberately came to the guest room to avoid sleeping together with him? How much did she hate him that she was in such a hurry to avoid him! At the thought of this, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face became even darker. ¡­ The next day. When Mu Wan woke up, it was already eight in the morning. Gu Tingyuan had already left the guest room. After breakfast, she went to the Mu residence. She looked at the grand mansion before her. This place was filled with many beautiful memories about her. However, this mansion now belonged to her uncle. Her father had passed away in a car accident three years ago. At that time, he was heavily in debt, so she could only choose to auction this villa. Thanks to her uncle, all the debts were settled, and this villa changed its name. Chapter 11 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Fortunately, she and her brother did not have to sleep on the streets. Before she married Gu Tingyuan, she and her brother had been living here. Her uncle was even more generous and had been helping her and her brother graduate from university. The only unfortunate thing was that his younger brother, who had just graduated, was facing jail time. ¡°Mom, do you think Mu Wan will be tortured badly by the Gu family if she¡¯s brought to the Gu family?¡± Mu Wan had just reached the door when she heard Mu Han¡¯s voice coming from the living room. On the sofa, Yang Huijun smirked. ¡°Of course. Everyone in Yu City knows how ruthless Gu Tingyuan is. They know that Mu Wan was the one who harmed Gu Ming back then. She will suffer.¡± Mu Han smirked smugly. ¡°Luckily, it wasn¡¯t me. I don¡¯t want to be taken away by the Gu family!¡± Chen Huijun glanced at her beloved daughter. ¡°You¡¯re Father and Mother¡¯s darling. Father and Mother will never let you take the blame for this. Didn¡¯t we look for Mu Wan to make her the scapegoat?¡± Chen Huijin thought of Mu Chen going to prison and Mu Wan being taken away by the Gu family. Then, the entire Mu Group would belong to their family. Thus, she was elated. Mu Wan, who was standing outside the door, could not help but be stunned when she heard this. What did they mean by that? ¡°But Mom, do you think Mu Wan will find out the truth one day and expose me? I don¡¯t want to be taken away by the Gu family!¡± Once Gu Tingyuan found out that she was the real culprit behind his father¡¯s death, he would definitely hack her into pieces. She didn¡¯t want it¡­ She absolutely didn¡¯t want it! When she heard this, Chen Huijun couldn¡¯t help but fall into deep thought. There was no concealing the truth. If Mu Wan found out the truth one day and told Gu Tingyuan, wouldn¡¯t Mu Han be finished? It seemed that she had to think of a countermeasure to seal Mu Wan¡¯s mouth. It would be best¡­ to seal Mu Wan forever! ¡°That won¡¯t happen.¡± Just then, Mu Qingsong¡¯s voice came from the stairs. The mother and daughter on the sofa both turned their heads, confused by his confident tone. ¡°Dad, how can you be so sure?¡± Mu Qingsong looked up at his daughter. ¡°Mu Wan is not stupid. Do you think she was willing to be taken away by Old Master Gu¡¯s men?¡± Mu Han was stunned. She turned to look at her mother, Chen Huijun, and then at her father, Tan Songbai, with a sly look in her eyes. ¡°Dad, did you do something?¡± Tan Songbai smiled. ¡°I told Mu Wan that Gu Han was the one who caused Mu Chen to be jailed. Naturally, she couldn¡¯t wait to enter the Gu family to find evidence from Gu Han.¡± Chen Huijun suddenly thought of something when she saw the smug smile on her husband¡¯s face. She asked tentatively, ¡°Hubby, this whole thing¡­ Could it be that you and Young Master Gu planned it meticulously?¡± Only when Mu Chen went to jail would the shares under the corporation be in their hands. Hence, her husband had planned this car accident meticulously so that Mu Chen could go to jail and get the shares that belonged to him. This way, the entire Mu Group would be theirs. Mu Qingsong looked at his wife and simply smiled slightly. He didn¡¯t directly admit it. Meanwhile, Mu Wan stood outside the door and heard the conversation clearly. In an instant, she felt like she was struck by lightning and her face turned extremely pale. She had always been grateful and grateful to her uncle, but she did not expect that her brother¡¯s imprisonment was actually a scheme that he and Gu Han had meticulously planned! Furthermore, what exactly happened to Gu Tingyuan¡¯s father? Chapter 12 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Second Miss, why are you back?¡± Upon hearing Auntie Guo¡¯s voice coming from the entryway, the expression of the family on the sofa instantly changed! Knowing that Auntie Guo¡¯s voice had exposed her existence, Mu Wan, who had recovered from her shock, immediately turned to leave! Everything was a conspiracy, a conspiracy! Why did this happen? Her uncle treated her and her brother so well. Why did this happen? ¡°Catch her!¡± Before she reached the gate of the courtyard, Chen Huijun¡¯s sharp voice came from behind her! Mu Wan must have heard the conversation clearly. How could they let her leave now? Soon, under Chen Huijun¡¯s command, Mu Wan was instantly controlled by the Mu residence¡¯s bodyguards. ¡°Let go of me, let go!¡± ¡°Wanwan.¡± Mu Qingsong walked down the marble steps. His panicked expression became calm again as he looked at Mu Wan. When Mu Wan looked at this face again, she only felt incomparable hatred! She looked at Mu Qingsong and enunciated each word clearly. ¡°From the very beginning, you¡¯ve been playing the role of a wolf in sheep¡¯s clothing in front of me, right? You¡¯ve planned everything meticulously just to get Mu Chen¡¯s remaining shares in the corporation, right?! Why¡­ You and Dad are brothers, and Mu Chen is your nephew!¡± ¡°Wanwan, you¡¯ve misunderstood me!¡± Mu Qingsong tried to explain. ¡°I didn¡¯t!¡± Mu Wan roared. She had never thought that her uncle, who she thought was her closest relative and was very grateful towards, would plan all of this. First, he let Mu Chen go to jail. Then, he lured Mu Wan to be taken away by the Gu family. In this way, the plan was flawless. ¡°Wanwan, have you forgotten how your uncle has treated you for the past three years?¡± Mu Wan shook her head, unable to believe this gentleman who hid a knife behind his smile. She no longer knew how many faces her uncle, who she was originally grateful towards, had. ¡°I won¡¯t believe anything you say anymore. You¡¯d better release me immediately!¡± At the side, Mu Han was burning with anxiety. ¡°Dad, we can¡¯t let her go!¡± If they let her go and she told them everything she had just heard, their whole family would be ruined in her hands! Mu Qingsong hesitated for a moment but still tried to persuade Mu Wan. ¡°Wanwan, listen to me. I really didn¡¯t harm Mu Chen. If I wanted to harm him, why would I do everything I can to save him and even find a lawyer to arrange a visit for you?¡± Mu Wan¡¯s face was as cold as ice. ¡°This is why you¡¯re so brilliant. You made me feel grateful to you from the bottom of my heart and saw that you¡¯ve done your best in this matter. In this way, I won¡¯t suspect you!¡± ¡°Mu Wan, don¡¯t forget that if it weren¡¯t for your uncle, you and your brother would have been sleeping on the streets. Would you still be able to complete your studies so easily?¡± Chen Huijun also spoke, trying to dispel Mu Wan¡¯s suspicions. Mu Wan was already disheartened by the couple¡¯s hypocritical and murderous words. She did not believe a word from them. ¡°Wanwan, let¡¯s go in and talk things out.¡± Mu Qingsong gave the two bodyguards a look before entering the house. ¡°Let go of me, let go of me!¡± Mu Wan tried to struggle, but it was no doubt that she was overestimating herself. She knew that Mu Qingsong, who had ulterior motives, didn¡¯t want to ¡°talk things out¡± with her. As expected, she was soon locked in a room in the backyard by two bodyguards! ¡°Mu Qingsong, let me out!¡± Mu Wan shook the door in front of her with all her might. A strong sense of panic gradually rose in her heart. Chapter 13 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios They locked her up. Did they intend to never let her out, or let her die quietly in this room? No one knew. No, no! What would happen to Mu Chen if she died just like that? He was still in prison and was very grateful to Mu Qingsong, who had an ugly face. He was even grateful to Mu Qingsong for running around and doing his best in this matter. Little did he know that all of this was his scheme! She could not be locked up here, absolutely not! However, what should she do now? Her phone and bag had been taken away by them. How could she save herself?! ¡°Mu Qingsong, let me out! Let me out!¡± Behind the door, Mu Wan screamed desperately. However, the only response she got was silence. In the living room. Mu Qingsong and his family seemed to be confused by Mu Wan¡¯s sudden appearance. ¡°Hubby, what do you think we should do now? If that brat Mu Wan leaves this place alive, we¡¯re doomed!¡± Beside Mu Qingsong, Chen Huijun was also exasperated. All these years, they had worked so hard to take over the Mu Group. If anything were to go wrong now, wouldn¡¯t all their efforts go to waste? Mu Qingsong lowered his brows and pondered carefully. ¡°We can¡¯t let Mu Wan know the truth. But¡­ even if she knows, she won¡¯t be able to sue us without evidence.¡± Chen Huijun became even more anxious when she heard that. ¡°So you mean to release her?!¡± Mu Qingsong glanced at his wife and asked, ¡°Then do you think we should kill her?¡± Chen Huijun was instantly speechless. They were from prestigious families and it was not appropriate for them to kill someone openly. ¡°Then what do you think we should do? If we leave her alive, she¡¯ll be a scourge. However, we can¡¯t kill her openly either.¡± Chen Huijun seemed to have thought of something as she was deep in thought. Then, she looked at her husband. ¡°Hubby, do you think that Mu Wan suspected that you and Gu Han conspired against Mu Chen? Would she suspect that the car accident three years ago was also your doing¡­¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Before Chen Huijun could finish, Mu Qingsong interrupted her sharply. ¡°Don¡¯t say anything you shouldn¡¯t say.¡± Chen Huijun was stunned and quickly covered her mouth with her hand. ¡°In short, we definitely can¡¯t keep Mu Wan! She¡¯s like a time bomb to our family now. She could destroy our family anytime!¡± Mu Han concluded that Mu Wan must not leave the Mu residence alive. In the blink of an eye, Mu Han thought of a plan. ¡°Dad, you said that we can¡¯t kill her openly, but we can let her die quietly.¡± The couple turned to stare at their daughter with doubt in their eyes. Chen Huijun asked, ¡°Hanhan, do you have a good idea?¡± Mu Han said, ¡°Now that Mu Chen is in prison, who would care about Mu Wan in the entire Yu City? Let¡¯s lock her up for a few days. When no one notices her existence, no one will care where she went. When that time comes¡­¡± Seeing the dark look in her daughter¡¯s eyes, Chen Huijun could not help but smile smugly. Meanwhile, Mu Qingsong furrowed his brows. After careful consideration, he seemed to think that this was the only way to prevent the matter from being exposed. Mu Wan was his niece, and he did not mean to hurt her. Hence, he thought of a plan to let her be taken away by the Gu family and did not expect her to come back. She could not blame her uncle for being heartless. However, then again, Gu Tingyuan and Old Master Gu should already know that Mu Wan was the culprit behind Gu Ming¡¯s death. Based on Old Master Gu¡¯s personality, he should have caused Mu Wan to be consigned to eternal damnation. Why was she released after being taken away for a few days? Chapter 14 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Mu Qingsong frowned. He could not figure out what to do in this situation. Initially, he thought that Mu Wan would be taken away by the Gu family and Mu Chen would be imprisoned. This way, the barrier between the siblings would be completely cleared. However, he did not expect Mu Wan to come back from the Gu family alive. What was going on? Mu Qingsong turned to look at the backyard with a complicated expression. Was it true that¡­ No one would care about Mu Wan¡¯s life anymore? ¡°Dad, what are you thinking about?¡± Mu Han could not help but speak up when she saw her father staring in the direction of the backyard. Mu Qingsong retracted his gaze. Instead of answering his daughter¡¯s question, he stood up. ¡°Get someone to take good care of Mu Wan. I¡¯ll go to the office first.¡± The viciousness in Mu Han¡¯s eyes became more apparent as she watched her father leave. This time, Mu Wan was finally in her hands. She still had a score to settle with her! ¡­ In the backyard. Mu Wan¡¯s voice was hoarse and no one answered her. She knew that she could not continue like this. She had to find a way to leave this place. However, the doors and windows of this house were all locked, and there were even bodyguards on guard outside. How could she leave? As she looked at the old house, Mu Wan tried her best to calm herself down so that she could find a chance of survival. Her calm black eyes scanned the entire house and noticed that there was another loft upstairs. Perhaps there was an escape route? Hoping for a chance at survival, Mu Wan hurried to the dusty loft. It was gloomy and dark inside. There was no light there. The only light was from the small window on the roof. As she got closer, she pushed the window open, but she could not move it at all. She could not stay here forever. She had to go out! She turned around and scanned the entire loft. Then, Mu Wan saw an abandoned wrench covered in rust among the pile of junk. She immediately picked it up from the ruins and smashed it against the glass. There were bodyguards guarding the door. If she smashed the windows on the first floor, it would definitely cause a commotion. Now, she only hoped that the noise here would be softer. Bang! The glass shattered and Mu Wan¡¯s excited eyes shone with hope. She immediately threw down the wrench and tried to climb out of the window. However, just as she moved, a series of hurried footsteps came from the stairs. ¡°Quick, catch her!¡± Seeing that Mu Wan was trying to escape, Mu Han was exasperated. She ordered the two bodyguards beside her to pull Mu Wan down! Mu Wan was terrified. She quickly turned around, grabbed the sides of the window with both hands, and quickly climbed out! ¡°Hiss¡­¡± As soon as her feet left the window, she felt a sharp pain in her calf. It was so painful that her eyebrows were tightly knitted and she broke out in cold sweat! However, Mu Wan could not care less. Even if there was a cliff in front of her, and even if she was smashed to pieces, she had no room to retreat! ¡°Quick, catch her!¡± Mu Han was worried that she would really run away. If Mu Wan escaped, their family would be done for! ¡°Quick, stop that woman up there. Don¡¯t let her escape!¡± In the blink of an eye, Mu Han reached the first floor. Then, she dashed out and ordered the bodyguards outside! When she looked up, it was already dawn. The entire roof was red from the sunlight. The roof tiles were stacked layer by layer, but for Mu Wan, every step was difficult. If she was not careful, she would fall straight down. The house was only one and a half stories tall. Although it wasn¡¯t very tall, as a woman, she would be injured even if she didn¡¯t die after falling! ¡°Useless! What are you doing? Hurry up and catch her!¡± Chapter 15 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Mu Han stood under the roof and arrogantly pointed at the two bodyguards following behind Mu Wan. Under her orders, the two bodyguards on the roof looked at Mu Wan, who was walking carefully on the roof, and immediately rushed forward! Mu Wan panicked and instinctively quickened her pace. The eaves of the house were very slanted and it was difficult for her to move forward. Coupled with the fact that her leg was injured, she only managed to run a few steps before she slipped and fell. Her body instantly rolled down the roof. ¡°Ah!!¡± When one of the bodyguards saw her rolling down the roof, he instinctively flew up and grabbed her wrist tightly at the critical moment when Mu Wan rolled down the roof! This scene frightened everyone. Although the building was not high, Mu Han, who was standing on the ground, could not help but gasp when she saw the two of them rolling down the roof. Her eyes widened in shock! Fortunately, the bodyguard was quick and grabbed Mu Wan tightly. Then, the two of them hung under the roof. Mu Han, who was initially anxious, had a flash of viciousness in her eyes when she saw this scene. If Mu Wan were to fall to her death, wouldn¡¯t it save them the trouble of doing it themselves? Looking up at the two people hanging on the roof, Mu Han immediately shot a look at the bodyguard, signaling him to let go of Mu Wan¡¯s hand. Upon meeting her gaze, the bodyguard, Ah Hui, was momentarily stunned. The reason why he instinctively went to save Mu Wan earlier was because Ah Hui used to be Mu Wan¡¯s bodyguard. After spending a few years together, it was inevitable that he would develop feelings for her. He knew that Mu Han¡¯s order was for him to let go of Mu Wan. If he did, Second Miss would definitely be severely injured. Seeing that Ah Hui did not move, Mu Han could not help but feel anxious and her face started to turn blue. Trash. Didn¡¯t he understand her gaze?! She did not want to lose this chance for Mu Wan to ¡®trip and fall¡¯ to her death. She could only try her best to signal at Ah Hui with her eyes. Just then, Ah Hui suddenly let go¡­ However, he did not let go of the hand that let go of Mu Wan, but the hand that he had grabbed on the roof¡­ ¡°Ah!!¡± Their bodies fell down again. Mu Wan, who was still in a state of shock, could not help but let out another cry of surprise as she fell rapidly. Plop! Both of their bodies hit the ground heavily. To prevent Mu Wan from getting hurt, the bodyguard, Ah Hui, tried his best to use his body to resist the friction with the ground. ¡°Oh!¡± When she fell, Mu Wan did not feel any pain. However, when Ah Hui carried her and rolled on the ground, her head accidentally hit a rock. After a groan, her vision turned black and she lost consciousness. Ah Hui carried her and got up. Seeing that her eyes were tightly shut, his heart tightened with worry. ¡°Second Miss?¡± ¡°Ah Hui, what are you doing?!¡± Mu Han ran over angrily. Anyone could tell that Ah Hui was protecting that bitch Mu Wan! Although Ah Hui was worried about Mu Wan, he did not show it on his face. He knew that if Mu Han found out, she would chase him out of the Mu family. He looked up at Mu Han in confusion. ¡°Miss, didn¡¯t you ask me to protect the Second Miss?¡± Mu Han was stunned and her instantly expression turned ugly! ¡°When did I ask you to protect¡ª¡± She wanted to get angry, but she did not dare to speak too plainly in front of the other bodyguards. She did not ask Ah Hui to protect Mu Wan. She clearly wanted him to let go and let Mu Wan fall to her death! Knowing that Ah Hui had misunderstood her, Mu Han simply could not find a reason to vent her anger! Chapter 16 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Mu Han glanced at the bodyguard before looking down at Mu Wan, who was in the bodyguard¡¯s arms. Then, the anger on Mu Han¡¯s face eased slightly. She actually fainted? That was good too. She would leave her in this room and let her fend for herself! ¡°Lock her up in the room on the first floor!¡± Now that she had locked Mu Wan in the room, she wanted to see how Mu Wan would escape! Meanwhile, Ah Hui knew that this family was scheming. He looked at Mu Han and then at the unconscious Mu Wan in his arms. He knew that they did not want Second Miss to leave this house alive. With Young Master Mu Chen in prison, no one in this world would care about Second Miss and her life anymore. ¡°Missy, Second Miss is injured. Should we get a doctor¡­¡± ¡°Ah Hui, mind your status and only say what you should. Don¡¯t say what you shouldn¡¯t say. In fact, you should shut your mouth!¡± Mu Han¡¯s gaze was sharp. It was obvious that she was warning Ah Hui not to reveal this matter. Knowing that Ah Hui used to be Mu Wan¡¯s personal bodyguard, there was bound to be a master-servant relationship between them. If he was so concerned about Mu Wan, he might ruin Mu Han¡¯s plans at any time. Then, she turned around and said to the other two bodyguards, ¡°Lock her in. No one is allowed to approach this place!¡± After giving the order, Mu Han turned to look at Ah Hui. ¡°From today onwards, you are to guard the front yard well. You are not allowed to step foot in here!¡± Then, she glanced at Ah Hui and left without looking back. When she left, she smirked triumphantly. Once Mu Wan died, no one would snatch Jiang Ziheng from her anymore. Meanwhile, Ah Hui stood at the same spot and watched Mu Wan being carried into the house by two bodyguards. He could not help but tighten his hands that were hanging by his sides. He wanted to save Mu Wan. However, as a bodyguard, he had to listen to Mu Qingsong and his family. Thus, he could not save Second Miss. Looking at Mu Wan from afar, Ah Hui turned around and left. At the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw a glaring light on the ground. Ai Hui frowned and walked closer to find a necklace with a black swan pendant. This necklace¡­ seemed to have been worn by Second Miss all along. Ah Hui picked up the necklace and held it tightly in his hand. Then, he put it in his pocket and left. ¡­ Mu Wan was thrown onto a bed in the quiet and old room. She was unconscious and there was a deep wound on her calf. Blood was still flowing from the wound. It was a ghastly sight. Night fell. The entire manor was enveloped by the night, while the lights were mottled and scattered. However, the lights made the manor seem even more dazzling and bustling. At the Imperial View Manor. Xiao Bi looked at the clock on the wall. It was already 9 pm, but Miss Mu was not back yet. Should she tell Mr. Gu about this? As she was hesitating, she heard the sound of an engine coming from the door. She quickly went over. However, the person she saw was not Mu Wan, but Gu Tingyuan. ¡°Mr. Gu, you¡¯re back.¡± As Gu Tingyuan entered, the temperature in the living room instantly dropped by a few degrees. Xiao Bi took the suit jacket from his hands. She needed to jog to keep up with Gu Tingyuan¡¯s swift and decisive pace. She wanted to report Miss Mu¡¯s absence, but Gu Tingyuan spoke first. ¡°Step back.¡± These two words were very straightforward. Xiao Bi did not dare to take another step forward. She could only stop at the staircase and watch Gu Tingyuan as he went upstairs. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared around the corner. Mr. Gu had already given the order. At this moment, Xiao Bi naturally could not take another step up the stairs. Forget it. Mr. Gu would probably realize that Miss Mu wasn¡¯t around later. Chapter 17 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Gu Tingyuan went upstairs but did not enter the master bedroom or guest room directly. Instead, he walked straight to the study. When he passed by the master bedroom, he glanced at the door but did not stop. Instead, he went straight into the study. Downstairs, the maid, Xiao Bi, waited for a long time but did not see him going down to ask about Mu Wan. She was puzzled. Indeed, Mr. Gu did not care about Miss Mu¡¯s existence at all. Xiao Bi stood at the top of the stairs. After Gu Tingyuan gave a clear order, no one dared to step onto the second floor. Thus, Xiao Bi naturally turned around and left. The next day. Early in the morning, Gu Tingyuan sat at the dining table as if he was waiting for Mu Wan to have breakfast together. However, as time passed, Mu Wan did not come downstairs. Gu Tingyuan seemed to be a little impatient. He raised his wrist to look at the time. It was already 7:50 am. ¡°Go get her.¡± Xiao Bi, who was waiting at the side, was slightly stunned. Did Mr. Gu not notice that Miss Mu was not around last night? ¡°Mr Gu, Miss Mu¡­¡± Gu Tingyuan had already picked up his cutlery and started eating. When he heard the maid speak, he paused and looked at her. ¡°What happened to her?¡± The maid trembled in fear. ¡°Miss Mu didn¡¯t come back yesterday.¡± Gu Tingyuan¡¯s expression darkened. His originally cold eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of frost at this moment, making one feel fear. ¡°Where did she go?¡± Xiao Bi lowered her head. She was uneasy as she was afraid that Gu Tingyuan would be angry. ¡°When Miss Mu left yesterday, she said that she was going back to the Mu residence, but she didn¡¯t come back last night.¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face darkened and his cold eyes were filled with danger. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say this last night?¡± Xiao Bi lifted her head and wanted to explain. However, in front of Mr Gu, there was no room for her to do so. A mistake was a mistake. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr Gu. I was afraid of disturbing your rest last night, so I didn¡¯t dare to speak.¡± No one knew if it was because Mu Wan had left or because she had not returned, but Gu Tingyuan was obviously in a bad mood. His expression was extremely gloomy. The maid was terrified and lowered her head even more. She didn¡¯t know where Miss Mu went, but Miss Mu didn¡¯t return last night. Wasn¡¯t it obvious that the maids would suffer as well? However, based on Miss Mu¡¯s personality, she should have known that Mr. Gu would definitely be angry if she did not return for the whole night. Why did she still do it despite knowing the answer? Xiao Bi lowered her head. Although she was suspicious, she did not dare to say another word to Gu Tingyuan, who was shrouded in a dangerous aura. Gu Tingyuan was preoccupied with this matter and ate his breakfast without relish. Then, Gu Tingyuan got up and dialed Mu Wan¡¯s number. ¡°Hello, the number you have dialed is unavailable¡­¡± Gu Tingyuan frowned slightly in front of the white window. He was clearly surprised by the voice coming from the communication device. He had clearly said that from the day they registered their marriage, she, Mu Wan, would no longer have a self. She was just a member of the Gu family! Gu Tingyuan turned around and strode towards the entrance unhappily. His butler, Qin Feng followed closely behind. ¡°Mr Gu.¡± ¡°We¡¯re going to the Mu residence.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Then, the black Rolls-Royce sped along the asphalt road halfway up the mountain. It appeared and disappeared from time to time like a shadow of time, making people unable to catch it in time. ¡­ At the Mu residence. In the magnificent and grand living room, Chen Huijun and her daughter were leisurely sipping tea. They were feeling very happy. ¡°Hanhan, is your method really effective?¡± Chen Huijun put down her teacup and looked at her daughter meaningfully. Mu Han¡¯s lips curled into a smug smile when she heard that. She also placed her teacup on the coffee table and smiled at her mother. Chapter 18 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. Mu Wan is injured now. As long as we don¡¯t interfere, she won¡¯t be able to last long!¡± Upon hearing her daughter¡¯s words, Chen Huijun was naturally happy. However, at the same time, she was worried. ¡°I¡¯m just afraid if someone finds out that Mu Wan actually died here¡­¡± ¡°That won¡¯t happen!¡± Mu Han said confidently, ¡°Mom, think about it. Ever since Second Uncle died, Mu Wan and her brother have been living in our house. It was Dad who generously provided for them to complete their studies. In the past three years, Dad¡¯s kindness to them was obvious to everyone. When Mu Chen went to prison, Dad went everywhere to settle this matter. Now, even if something really happened to Mu Wan, no one will suspect us. After all, we¡¯re the only family that those siblings have in this world. If something happens to them, we¡¯ll be heartbroken. Who will suspect us?¡± Upon hearing her daughter¡¯s analysis, all the worries in Chen Huijun¡¯s heart instantly vanished. Yes, they were the only family of the siblings now, and they cared about them more than anyone else. Who would suspect them? ¡°Daughter, you¡¯re so attentive!¡± Mu Han smiled smugly and took another sip of tea. ¡°How is that girl now?¡± ¡°I went to take a look this morning. She has a fever.¡± The moment their eyes met, Chen Huijun instantly understood. Then, the doorbell suddenly rang. Both mother and daughter turned around and saw Auntie Guo walking towards them. ¡°Madam, Miss, we have a visitor.¡± The mother and daughter looked at each other. Perhaps it was because they were guilty, their expressions were not too good. Who would come so early in the morning? ¡°Who is it?¡± Chen Huijun asked. Auntie Guo raised her head and was a little slow to react. She did not know the man outside the door. However, judging from his noble aura, he was definitely not an ordinary person. Before Auntie Guo could speak, the crisp sound of leather shoes stepping on the ground could be heard from the entrance. Mu Han, who was sitting on the sofa, stared at the man who was walking in¡­ Truly, she had never seen such an exquisite looking man before. That face, that height, and that build simply looked like they were hand-drawn. They didn¡¯t seem real. How could there be such a perfect man in this world¡­ ¡°Who are you? Who allowed you to enter?¡± Upon seeing the two men barge in without permission, Chen Huijin stood up from the sofa as well. For some reason, when she saw the man in the lead walk in, she instinctively felt fear. That powerful aura resembled the arrival of an emperor, making everyone bow down to him. Gu Tingyuan¡¯s cold and narrow eyes swept across the mother and daughter pair. However, he did not see Mu Wan. ¡°Where¡¯s Mu Wan?¡± His cold tone sounded like a question from God. Chen Huijun composed herself, but she was still fearful. The man in front of her was like an ice sculpture. There was no warmth to speak of, especially his eyes, which seemed to be able to kill a person¡¯s soul. ¡°Who¡­ who exactly are you?¡± Gu Tingyuan¡¯s eyes were cold as he said, ¡°Gu Tingyuan.¡± Gu Tingyuan!? When they heard these two words, both mother and daughter¡¯s expressions changed to shock! Gu Tingyuan was the president of Yu Ting Corporation and the only heir of the Gu family! Why¡­ Did he come here? At this moment, Chen Huijun finally understood why she felt so pressured when she first saw Gu Tingyuan. She even felt like she was looking at an emperor. Chapter 19 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios He was the ¡®king¡¯ of the business world! Whether it was the Gu family¡¯s business or the Yu Ting Corporation, both had unshakable positions in the business world! Meanwhile, Mu Han¡¯s eyes were fixed on Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face, unable to move away. She never knew that the person who took Mu Wan away was such a perfect man. No! He was here to look for Mu Wan!? When she came back to her senses, a look of panic appeared on her face. What was his relationship with Mu Wan? Why was he here looking for her? ¡°Mr. Gu, are you here to look for Mu Wan?¡± Mu Han regained her senses and tried to approach Gu Tingyuan. However, as soon as she took a step forward, she was frightened by his cold and sharp gaze. As a result, she did not dare to take another step forward. After staring at the mother and daughter in front of him, Gu Tingyuan spoke again. He was a man of few words. ¡°Where is she?¡± Although Mu Han was afraid of Gu Tingyuan, she pretended to be calm on the surface. ¡°Mr. Gu, why are you here looking for Mu Wan? Wasn¡¯t she taken away by the Gu family?¡± Gu Tingyuan narrowed his eyes. Didn¡¯t Mu Wan return to the Mu residence? His sharp, dark eyes landed on Mu Han¡¯s face. Although he saw a strange expression on Chen Huijun¡¯s face, Gu Tingyuan did not say anything and turned to leave. During the three years he was abroad, he did not know about Mu Wan¡¯s actual living situation. He only knew that she was living in her uncle¡¯s house and that Mu Qingsong¡¯s family was very close to her. When Gu Tingyuan turned around, the guilty look on Chen Huijun¡¯s face still surfaced in his mind. When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped. He remembered that Mu Wan¡¯s phone was switched off. Suddenly, something flashed past his eyes. Following which, he saw an unknown object landing not far from his feet. It looked like a necklace, and it was obvious that someone had thrown it in front of him on purpose. Gu Tingyuan walked closer and picked up the necklace on the ground. When he saw the striking black swan pendant, his pupils constricted and a chill shot out. That night, it lingered and fell on Mu Wan¡¯s fair collarbone. This black swan necklace was very eye-catching. He turned his head and looked at the carved door. Gu Tingyuan¡¯s sharp eyes were filled with anger. Beside him, Qin Feng also noticed the black swan necklace. ¡°Mr. Gu.¡± Gu Tingyuan: ¡°Search the house.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Chen Huijun and her daughter, who were worried at first, came to the entrance. When they saw Gu Tingyuan return, they could not help but panic. ¡°Hey¡­ You guys, what are you doing!?¡± Ignoring Chen Huijun¡¯s shouts, Qin Feng rushed in with a few subordinates. ¡°You guys go upstairs. The rest of you follow me to the backyard!¡± ¡°Are you all dead? Stop them!¡± Chen Huijun shouted at her bodyguards. No matter what, the Mu family was a reputable figure in Yu City. However, their house was being openly searched. If news of this got out, they would lose all face! Meanwhile, as soon as Gu Tingyuan finished speaking, he stepped into the living room as well. Just by standing there, he made everyone retreat three feet away. None of them dared to come any closer. When Chen Huijin looked at the king-like man in front of her, no matter how flustered she was, she did not dare to say anything. She could only let Qin Feng and the rest search for Mu Wan. In an old house in the backyard. Mu Wan had been in a coma since last night. The blood flowing out of her calf had dried up. However, her head had suffered a severe blow and she had a fever, so she was still unconscious. After subduing the two bodyguards outside, Qin Feng kicked open the door to Mu Wan¡¯s room. Chapter 20 - Tell Mu Qingsong Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Qing Feng saw Mu Wan lying on a wooden bed. Her face was pale, while her legs and the bed were covered in blood. He gasped in shock. How could Miss Mu be tortured like this? After finding Miss Mu, he hurriedly ordered his subordinates behind him. ¡°We¡¯ve found her. Quickly inform Mr. Gu!¡± The moment he finished talking, Gu Tingyuan appeared at the door. The moment his gaze landed on Mu Wan, it was as if Gu Tingyuan¡¯s originally gloomy face was gathering a strong storm that was about to erupt! ¡°Mr. Gu, Miss Mu is injured and¡­ her body is very hot,¡± said Qin Feng. Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face turned darker and darker. His eyes were bloodshot from anger. He picked up the person lying on the bed, turned around, and strode away. Everything his gaze landed on seemed to freeze. In the living room, seeing that Gu Tingyuan had already found Mu Wan, Chen Huijun instantly panicked and tugged at her daughter¡¯s clothes in fear. ¡°Hanhan¡­ What¡­ What should we do now?¡± In Yu City, the Gu Family was probably the family that they could not afford to offend the most! Gu Tingyuan seemed to care a lot about Mu Wan. Would he vent his anger on the Mu family and the Mu Group because of this? Looking at the group of people walking over from the backyard, Chen Huijun was so flustered that her legs were trembling. This man seemed to be a combination of ice and fire. He was clearly extremely cold, but at this moment, it was as if a ball of fire was condensing around his body. If anyone got close to him, they would be incinerated into nothingness. At this moment, Mu Han was no longer as calm as before either. She had fallen into a state of panic. Although she had never met Gu Tingyuan before, others said that he regarded women as poisonous and had always thought of avoiding them. Why would he¡­ care so much about Mu Wan? Moreover, he should already know that Mu Wan was the culprit behind his father¡¯s death, right? Why would he care so much about her? As they looked at the group of people walking over from the backyard, the mother and daughter immediately retreated, not daring to approach Gu Tingyuan. ¡®With Mu Wan in his arms, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face seemed to be covered with a layer of ice. He suddenly stopped beside the mother and daughter. Initially, the mother and daughter thought that he would carry Mu Wan and walk straight to the door. However, he suddenly stopped. Chen Huijun was so frightened that her body trembled and she almost knelt down. To be honest, as the wife of a prestigious family in Yu City, Chen Huijun had never been afraid of anyone. However, today, in front of Gu Tingyuan, all her domineering, arrogant, and arrogant flames had been crushed. Who exactly was this man? He clearly didn¡¯t do or say anything, yet he gave off an extremely strong sense of oppression. In front of him, everyone was as insignificant as a speck of dust. Gu Tingyuan stopped in his tracks with a cold look on his face. ¡°Tell Mu Qingsong that if he dares to lay a finger on Mu Wan in the future, I won¡¯t even leave his corpse behind as the price.¡± ¡®The expressions of the mother and daughter changed when they heard that. They felt an invisible chill attacking their entire bodies. They trembled in fear and did not even dare to breathe loudly. Then, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s sharp black eye moved and scanned the mother and daughter in front of him. ¡®When she met his murderous gaze, Mu Han¡¯s body swayed and she lost her footing. ¡°I will remember this. You better kneel before God and pray that Mu Wan is fine.¡± After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the door, leaving behind the mother and daughter who looked like they had been nailed to the ground. Their faces were so pale that they had lost all color.. Chapter 21 - Im Not Interested! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios With the support of Qin Feng and the rest, the black Rolls-Royce left. In the living room, Chen Huijun held her breath. In the end, she collapsed to the ground. ¡°Madam!¡± Auntie Guo walked over and hurriedly helped Chen Huijun up. She had never seen Madam so afraid of someone. ¡®Mu Han also heaved a sigh and walked towards the sofa in a daze. She simply could not figure out why Gu Tingyuan was so protective of Mu Wan. ¡®What Gu Tingyuan said before he left was a time bomb that had been thrown at the Mu family. If anything happened to Mu Wan, the whole Mu family would be doomed too! ¡°Quick¡­ call your father!¡± Chen Huijun hurriedly ran to the coffee table and dialed Mu Qingsong¡¯s number. At the Imperial View Manor. The master bedroom was silent. ¡°Gu Tingyuan!¡± In the corridor outside the door, a deep and magnetic voice broke the momentary silence in the room. Gu Tingyuan, who was sitting on the sofa, turned his head and saw the doctor, He Lianzhen, striding in with his usual frivolous manner. He Lianzhen, who rushed in, said, ¡°Hey, Gu Tingyuan, did I hear you correctly? You said on the phone that you wanted me to check on your lovely wife¡ª¡± However, the moment He Lianzhen saw Mu Wan on the bed, his voice stopped and his expression changed. Mu¡­ Wan? For a moment, He Lianzhen could not believe his eyes. He quickly rubbed them to confirm that it was indeed Mu Wan! Mu Wan. Didn¡¯t she quietly leave Ting¡¯s world three years ago? How could it be He Lianzhen turned around and stared at Gu Tingyuan in disbelief. ¡°Ting, could the ¡®lovely wife¡¯ that you mentioned be¡­ Mu Wan??¡± How was that possible? As a friend of Gu Tingyuan, how could he not know that he was married and his wife was Mu Wan!? Gu Tingyuan appeared calm and collected when faced with He Lianzhen¡¯s shock. If He Lianzhen had not insisted on asking who the patient was, Gu Tingyuan would not say that it was his lovely wife. Glancing at He Lianzhen, Gu Tingyuan kicked He Lianzhen¡¯s butt without hesitation and sent him straight towards the bed! ¡°Check on her!¡± This kick caught He Lianzhen off guard. He quickly rubbed his butt in pain and grumbled, ¡°Can you not take advantage of me the moment I arrive!¡± Gu Tingyuan looked at He Lianzhen in disdain. ¡°I¡¯m not interested in your butt.¡± He Lianzhen turned around and raised his eyebrows slightly. He looked at Gu Tingyuan ambiguously. ¡°Oh? Then which part of me are you interested in?¡± After he finished speaking, he didn¡¯t forget to wink at Gu Tingyuan. However, Gu Tingyuan shot him a glare and he instantly became as obedient as a lamb. ¡°Time for a checkup, checkup!¡± He Lianzhen turned around and was surprised to see Mu Wan again. He thought that Gu Tingyuan was destined to be alone for the rest of his life, but Mu Wan appeared in his life again. ¡°Her fever is actually at 41 degrees Celsius, What¡¯s going on?¡± He Lianzhen turned his head and looked at Gu Tingyuan in confusion. Who in this world would hurt the woman that Gu Tingyuan had set his heart on? ¡°Look at her leg. There¡¯s a very deep wound.¡± Gu Tingyuan¡¯s expression was dark as he glanced at Mu Wan, who was still unconscious. ¡°And her head.¡± He Lianzhen¡¯s eyes widened even more! Other than a high fever, were there other injuries? He quickly lifted the blanket that was draped on Mu Wan before checking the back of her head. Indeed, both places were injured. Chapter 22 - Gu Tingyuan, Im Sorry... Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°In that case, the reason for her high fever should be these injuries.¡± Helian Zhen usually looked frivolous, but when he was performing a checkup on others, he was very conscientious and serious. ¡°The wound on her calf should have been caused by a sharp piece of glass. Thankfully, it¡¯s already late autumn and it wasn¡¯t infected.¡± ¡°She must have been unconscious for a long time,¡± said Gu Tingyuan. Although he did not know when Mu Wan was injured or when she fell into a coma, it had been more than an hour since she came back from the Mu family. She was still in a daze and was mumbling something he couldn¡¯t understand. Helian Zhen turned around in surprise and stared at Gu Tingyuan. ¡°Probably? Don¡¯t you know how she got injured?¡± ¡®When faced with a question from his good friend, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s expression was cold. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Helian Zhen stared at him for a while, seeming to understand something. Three years ago, Mu Wan had quietly left. When she came back, this relationship was already in danger and would probably never return to the past. Helian Zhen didn¡¯t say anything else. Instead, he treated the wounds on Mu Wan¡¯s legs and head seriously. Then, he applied some fever medicine for her. ¡®When everything was over, he turned around and looked at Gu Tingyuan, who had been sitting on the sofa without taking a step away. Helian Zhen knew very well that the woman lying on the bed had indeed hurt him before. However, if he removed Mu Wan from his heart, he would have to wait until his heart stopped beating. ¡°It¡¯ll be fine as long as her fever subsides. As for the wound on her leg, don¡¯t worry. With me around, there won¡¯t be any scars.¡± On the sofa, Gu Tingyuan stared at Mu Wan. ¡®As he watched her dry and pale lips open and close, he suddenly stood up and walked towards the bed. ¡®Mu Wan was in a daze in her sleep. She kept mumbling something. For some reason, Gu Tingyuan suddenly wanted to know what she was saying. He could not help but bend down slowly and lean closer to her. ¡°Gu Tingyuan¡­ I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± Gu Tingyuan felt his heart ache when he heard the words she was mumbling. A hint of pain flashed across his eyes. Why did she have to apologize? Was it because she felt guilty towards him? He took a deep look at Mu Wan, who was lying on the bed. The pain in his eyes disappeared in a flash. The entire process was so fast that no one could catch it. Turning around again, he strode out of the master bedroom with a cold expression. After cleaning up the medical equipment, Helian Zhen looked at that lonely and cold figure. He could not figure out why Gu Tingyuan married Mu Wan. This matter was not announced to the public, nor was there a wedding ceremony. Even he, who had been through thick and thin with Gu Tingyuan, only found out today that he and Mu Wan were secretly married. ¡®When he arrived downstairs, the quiet living room was empty. Gu Tingyuan seemed to have left. Gu Tingyuan was clearly in a hurry when he made the call. Now, he was sure that Mu Wan was safe and sound, but he acted like he did not care. Wasn¡¯t he tired? ¡®Mu Wan only woke up in the evening. Her eyelids and head were very heavy. Then, Mu Wan thought of Mu Qingsong and his family¡¯s unfathomable motives. Even though she had just woken up, she only thought about escaping from that room. It was only when she saw the familiar room that she realized that she was no longer in the Mu residence, but in the manor. Was she back? Who brought her back? She looked around the familiar room blankly. After her fever subsided, she felt much better. She lifted the blanket and wanted to get off the bed.. Chapter 23 - Long Time No See Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡®As soon as her feet touched the ground, she felt a sharp pain coming from her calf. The pain made her frown. ¡°You¡¯re awake!¡± The familiar voice made Mu Wan, who was lowering her head in pain, momentarily dazed. This voice was. She looked up to see that Helian Zhen had indeed pushed open the door and entered the room. Then, he headed straight for the bed. It really was Helian Zhen. ¡°You¡­¡± It had been three years since they last met. Seeing the surprise on her face, Helian Zhen grinned. ¡°I see that you are shocked, but aren¡¯t you pleasantly surprised?¡± ¡®Mu Wan¡¯s expression froze. ¡®When she saw Helian Zhen, she was indeed very shocked. However, it was also a pleasant surprise. ¡°Why are you¡­ here?¡± Helian Zhen stared at her. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t I be the one asking you this?¡± Mu Wan was stunned for a moment before she smiled sadly. Indeed, Helian Zhen should be the one asking this question. He was Gu Tingyuan¡¯s best friend, so it was normal for him to be here. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Looking at Helian Zhen, Mu Wan smiled. ¡°Long time no see.¡± Indeed, it had been three years since they last met. Now that he knew the reason, Helian Zhen didn¡¯t continue to ask Mu Wan why she was at the Imperial View Manor and why she had become Ting¡¯s secret wife. ¡°How are you? Do you feel better?¡± As he spoke, Helian Zhen had already raised his hand to Mu Wan¡¯s forehead to see if her fever had subsided. Mu Wan was a little taken aback by the doctor¡¯s instinctive reaction. ¡°Yes, your fever should have subsided.¡± Helian Zhen didn¡¯t notice Mu Wan¡¯s discomfort and continued to check the wound on her calf. Mu Wan just stared at him as he busied himself with her injuries. Three years ago, Helian Zhen was still a fresh graduate who had just entered the medical field. He was funny and humorous. She remembered that when she first met him, he would always tease her and the relationship between her and Gu Tingyuan. In the blink of an eye, three years had passed, and Helian Zhen was now more restrained and calm. The only thing that didn¡¯t change was that it was much easier to interact with him than with Gu Tingyuan. ¡°Helian Zhen.¡± Looking at his busy figure, Mu Wan suddenly spoke. Helian Zhen was taking the medicine when he heard Mu Wan¡¯s voice. He turned around and smiled at her. ¡°We¡¯re not that distant. Just call me Helian!¡± Calling him ¡°Zhen¡± seemed to be too intimate, so most people called him by his surname, ¡°Helian¡¯. Mu Wan smiled. Three years ago, she called him that too. ¡°Um, do you know¡­ How did I come back?¡± She must have been locked up in the house in the backyard by Mu Han. Why was she in the manor when she woke up? Helian Zhen brought over the medicine that he had concocted and replaced the dressing on her calf while answering her question. ¡°I¡¯m not sure about that. I only know that Ting called me yesterday and asked me to come over.¡± As he spoke, Helian Zhen paused and looked up at Mu Wan. ¡°Mu Wan, to be honest, I thought that you would never meet Ting again in this lifetime. I didn¡¯t expect you to become his wife so quietly. Tell me, have you been keeping secrets from me these past three years? In fact, have you been secretly contacting each other?¡± ¡®Mu Wan was stunned. She didn¡¯t know how to answer Helian Zhen. How could she and Gu Tingyuan have been in contact for the past three years? They were even more distant than strangers. Three years ago, she had left, and so had he. She also thought that she would never be able to interact with Gu Tingyuan again in this lifetime.. However, the moment he came back, she became his wife. Chapter 24 - Her Fever Hasnt Subsided? Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios No, that wasn¡¯t right. She was not his wife. Looking at Helian Zhen¡¯s excited expression, Mu Wan only smiled gently. ¡°I¡¯m not his wife.¡± ¡®When Helian Zhen heard this, he could not help but be stunned. His brows furrowed slightly, and he was obviously very puzzled. She wasn¡¯t his wife? How was that possible? Over the phone, Ting had clearly asked Helian Zhen to come and check on his lovely wife. ¡®When he looked up again, he saw Mu Wan slowly lowering her head. Her expression was not very good. ¡®What was going on between Mu Wan and Ting? One admitted their marriage personally while the other denied it. Meanwhile, Mu Wan knew very well that although she and Gu Tingyuan had registered their marriage, their relationship had not been announced to anyone. Other than Old Master Gu and the people from the manor, no one knew that Gu Tingyuan had gotten married. He had also explicitly said that she was not allowed to tell anyone that she was his wife. Yes, marrying him was just to prolong his mother¡¯s life and¡­ To atone for the accident three years ago. However, she did not marry him for nothing. At least, she had the chance to get close to Gu Han and avenge her brother. Helian Zhen took a deep look at Mu Wan. Helian Zhen was also very clear that he could not interfere with the relationship between her and Gu Tingyuan. They could only depend on their own luck. ¡°Lie down.¡± After changing the dressing, Helian Zhen put on another drip for her. ¡°This is an anti-inflammatory medicine. I¡¯ll give you another bottle later. I¡¯ll get the servants to change the dressing for you.¡± ¡®Mu Wan leaned against the headboard and said sincerely, ¡°Thank you.¡± Helian Zhen flashed a relaxed smile. ¡°There¡¯s no need to thank me. This is my responsibility.¡± ¡°Tl come over tomorrow to change your dressing. I¡¯ll leave now. We¡¯ll have a good chat after you¡¯ve recovered.¡± ¡®Mu Wan nodded. ¡°Okay.¡± After packing up, Helian Zhen tured to leave. Just as he walked out of the room, he turned right and bumped into a figure. He could not help but be stunned. ¡°Damn, do you want to scare me to death!¡± He glanced at Gu Tingyuan, who was standing there unknowingly, and hurriedly patted his chest to comfort his soul that almost jumped out of his body! Gu Tingyuan was expressionless. He glanced at him coldly before turning to leave. Helian Zhen froze for a moment. Wasn¡¯t this fellow here to see Mu Wan? Why did he turn around before entering? ¡®What a brat. Could he have been eavesdropping on his conversation with Mu Wan? Helian Zhen quickly chased after him as he watched him walk down the stairs. As he followed behind Gu Tingyuan, he deliberately cleared his throat. ¡°Well, Mu Wan¡¯s fever hasn¡¯t subsided and her wound is infected. I suggest that we send her to the hospital immediately¡­¡± Dong! Before he could finish speaking, he bumped into Gu Tingyuan, who had stopped in his tracks. He quickly rubbed his nose in pain. Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face darkened as he turned around. Panic flashed past his narrow and long eyes. ¡°Her fever hasn¡¯t subsided?¡± Helian Zhen nodded seriously. ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Tingyuan frowned. Earlier in the morning, the maid had clearly said that her fever had subsided. Could it be that she had relapsed? Seeing his tense expression, Helian Zhen suddenly burst out laughing! PEt¡± Gu Tingyuan came back to his senses and realized that Helian Zhen had done it on purpose. He immediately kicked him down the stairs mercilessly! ¡°Damn!¡± Seeing that he was about to roll down the stairs, Helian Zhen immediately swore and grabbed the handrail of the stairs with quick reflexes. Only then was he spared. ¡°If you want to take advantage of me, just say so. Why do you always launch a sneak attack?¡± Gu Tingyuan¡¯s expression was extremely cold¡­ He hated it when people teased him, especially when it was Helian Zhen! Chapter 25 - Ungrateful Fellow! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Gu Tingyuan swept a cold glance at Helian Zhen as he walked past him while walking down the stairs. Helian Zhen patted his butt, which was hurting again from the kick. He glanced at the retreating Gu Tingyuan and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°If you care about her, you should just go in and investigate. Why were you hiding by the door? What kind of man are you!¡± Gu Tingyuan stopped in his tracks. After a long while, he said, ¡°I just came out of the study and passed by.¡± Helian Zhen raised an eyebrow. He had just passed by? If he had passed by, wouldn¡¯t his back face the master bedroom? Why had he faced the master bedroom? A dead duck was stubborn! Forget it. There was no way he would admit to something he wanted to hide. ¡°Tm leaving!¡± Gu Tingyuan said, ¡°I won¡¯t see you out.¡± Helian Zhen had a resentful expression. ¡°Tch, you ungrateful fellow!¡± On the sofa, Gu Tingyuan picked up the newspaper and ignored Helian Zhen. The sound of footsteps gradually faded until the sound of a car engine could be heard outside the door. Helian Zhen drove off. Then, Gu Tingyuan, who was on the sofa, put down the newspaper and looked up at the second floor. In the master bedroom. ¡®Mu Wan leaned against the bed frame, thinking about what Mu Qingsong and his family had done. She had never thought that her uncle, who she was most grateful towards, would plan for Mu Chen to go to jail. Furthermore, what exactly was the situation behind the death of Gu Tingyuan¡¯s father? What did Chen Huijun and Mu Han mean by their words? ¡®What should she do now to expose Mu Qingsong¡¯s sins? She was so absorbed in her thoughts that she did not even realize that the drip was now empty. As she looked around, she saw blood flowing out of the white tube on the back of her hand. Mu Wan suddenly realized that the drip had emptied. She quickly got up to replace it with the other bottle. However, in her panic, she did not notice that her calf was still injured. She had just stood up when she fell to the ground from the intense pain. ¡®Mu Wan was terrified. Just as she was about to fall off the bed, a strong arm grabbed her. She was stunned and looked up to see who it was, but Gu Tingyuan picked her up and placed her back on the bed. ¡®Mu Wan was a little stunned when she saw the man who came in suddenly. Gu Tingyuan did not look at her directly. Instead, he helped her to replace the drip bottle. After that, he tumed to look at Mu Wan with his cold, dark eyes. ¡®The moment she met his gaze, Mu Wan¡¯s heart tured cold. Every time, that little bit of concern she had hoped for was just a casual gesture from him. ¡°Thank you.¡± She lowered her head and did not look at him again. Her tone was polite. When Gu Tingyuan heard this ¡®thank you¡¯, he felt very upset. ¡°Ttold you¡ª¡± ¡°If I want to die, I should pay off my debts first!¡± Mu Wan interrupted him, knowing her own limits. ¡°I know.¡± Staring at her calm face, Gu Tingyuan felt upset. He was obviously going to say the same thing, but he was very unhappy with her ¡®resigned¡¯ attitude. His mood instantly became extremely irritable. He turned around and said, ¡°It¡¯s good that you know.¡± With that, he left without looking back. The door was closed with a bang. Mu Wan¡¯s heart skipped a beat as she looked at where he had disappeared from. This unpredictable personality seemed to be the same as it was three years ago. In the following days, under Helian Zhen¡¯s meticulous care, Mu Wan¡¯s injuries gradually recovered and the scar on her calf gradually disappeared. Chapter 26 - She Lost Many Things in Three Years Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios eedless to say, Helian Zhen was indeed very capable in this aspect. nitially, Mu Wan thought that there would be obvious scars. In that case, it would not look good if she wore a dress in summer. ¡°It¡¯s been three years. I didn¡¯t expect your medical skills to be so good.¡± Looking at the fully recovered wound, Mu Wan was sincerely impressed. Helian Zhen glanced at her. ¡°It¡¯s been three years. Anyone can grow, let alone my medical skills!¡± Mu Wan smiled. After resting for half a month, she had finally recovered completely. ext, she had to find a way to visit Mu Chen and tell him what she knew. But how could she get a chance to visit Mu Chen? Logically speaking, when a normal person went to prison, others would have a chance to visit them, but Mu Chen could not accept any visitors. At first, she thought it was strange, but now she seemed to understand that Mu Qingsong and Gu Han were behind all this. Their goal was to not let anyone come into contact with Mu Chen so that he could silently take the blame. ¡°What about you?¡± Helian Zhen suddenly asked. During autumn, the backyard was very comfortable. As they enjoyed the beautiful scenery, they drank tea and chatted happily. To Helian Zhen, this was a rare period of leisure. Mu Wan came back to her senses. As she was thinking about her own matters, she did not understand what Helian Zhen was asking. He Lianzhen sipped his tea and smiled. ¡°How have you been these three years?¡± Mu Wan smiled. ¡°I¡¯m still the same, just finishing my studies.¡± Helian Zhen nodded. He had been studying abroad for the past three years, so he was unaware of what happened to Mu Wan¡¯s family. ¡°Hey, I remember you have a twin brother. How is he? Yes, and your father. Is he doing well? How¡¯s the business going?¡± Helian Zhen asked a lot of questions in a row, but every question hurt Mu Wan¡¯s heart. oticing the change in her expression, Helian Zhen was stunned. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Mu Wan lowered her face. ¡°My brother is in prison. My father¡­ passed away three years ago. The Mu Group is gone too.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Helian Zhen was shocked. He trembled as he put down the teacup in his hand. The most helpless thing was to ask a girl about her sad past. He didn¡¯t know how to comfort her for a moment. ¡°I-I¡¯m sorry, Mu Wan. I¡­ I didn¡¯t know.¡± Mu Wan took a deep breath and pursed her lips. ¡°It¡¯s okay. 1 know you¡¯ve been studying abroad for the past three years.¡± Helian Zhen quickly nodded. ¡°Yes, so regarding what happened in your family, I¡­ didn¡¯t know.¡± Mu Wan suddenly laughed as she stared at his helpless expression. ¡°You¡¯re exactly the same as you did three years ago.¡± Knowing that she was trying to ease the atmosphere, Helian Zhen quickly added, ¡°Of course! I¡¯m not the only one who hasn¡¯t changed. Gu Tingyuan hasn¡¯t changed too.¡± The faint smile on Mu Wan¡¯s lips eased again, but she did not say anything. Gu Tingyuan had changed. Compared to three years ago, he had changed drastically. Gu Tingyuan had been standing by the glass door beside the swimming pool in the backyard for a long time. He watched the two of them chatting happily in the garden. Ever since he came here, he had never seen her smile like this. Today was the first time. ¡°Mr. Gu, it¡¯s time to eat.¡± A maid walked over from behind him. Gu Tingyuan turned around expressionlessly. ¡°Call them.¡± Hearing that it was time for lunch, Helian Zhen was so excited that he was the first to rush into the dining room. ¡°We can finally eat!¡± Just as he was about to sit down, he heard Gu Tingyuan say, ¡°Go back to your home to eat.¡± Chapter 27 - Gu Tingyuan, Youre Too Much! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Helian Zhen was stunned. ¡°What? I haven¡¯t had breakfast!¡± Gu Tingyuan said, ¡°I don¡¯t have food at home!¡± Helian Zhen looked at the table full of food. ¡°Isn¡¯t there food here?¡± ¡°The maids didn¡¯t cook your share!¡± ¡°I can eat some side dishes too.¡± ¡°There aren¡¯t any!¡± ¡°¡­¡± This¡ª this¡ª this was obviously bullying him. There was such a big table of dishes! ¡°Gu Tingyuan, you¡¯re too much!¡± Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face darkened. ¡°No means no.¡± Just then, Mu Wan walked over. Helian Zhen immediately looked as if he had seen his savior. ¡°Mu Wan, look at him! He¡¯s not giving me anything to eat! I haven¡¯t had breakfast yet and I¡¯m starving!¡± Mu Wan looked at Helian Zhen, then at the expressionless Gu Tingyuan. She could not understand what was wrong with Gu Tingyuan. Previously, when Gu Tingyuan asked the maids to prepare the food, Helian Zhen was asked to stay too. Why did Gu Tingyuan suddenly not give him any food? Although Mu Wan also wanted to help Helian Zhen, in this house and in front of Gu Tingyuan, her status was not even comparable to Helian Zhen¡¯s. How could she say anything? Staring at the expressionless Gu Tingyuan, Helian Zhen¡¯s face was filled with resentment! He simply ignored it and sat down beside Mu Wan. ¡°I don¡¯t care. I want to eat anyway!¡± Gu Tingyuan glanced at him coldly, but did not insist on picking him up from the chair. Instead, he picked up his bowl and chopsticks and started eating. However, his expression¡­ It was as if Helian Zhen owed him a few hundred million dollars and hadn¡¯t paid him back. It was dark and cold! ¡°Mu Wan, come, take a seat too!¡± Helian Zhen turned to look at Mu Wan. He was very friendly and reached out to pat the chair beside him. Gu Tingyuan was about to eat, but when he saw Helian Zhen¡¯s intimate actions, the gloominess on his face became even more severe. As if she felt a gaze directed at her, Mu Wan, who had just sat down, stiffened. She looked up and saw Gu Tingyuan¡¯s gloomy face. He was clearly fine just now. What happened all of a sudden? Although he usually had a cold expression and did not exude any warmth, he would never pull a long face like this. As if he did not see Gu Tingyuan at all, Helian Zhen picked up his chopsticks and started to savor every dish on the table with relish. ¡°Hmm¡­ this Dongpo pork is not bad. It¡¯s fresh, juicy, and fat but not greasy. Mu Wan, try it!¡± As he spoke, he could not wait to put a piece into Mu Wan¡¯s bowl. Ever since her father passed away, no one had served her food for three years. This action reminded Mu Wan of her father¡¯s tragic death. Coincidentally, the last time her father picked up food for her, he also gave her a piece of Dongpo pork. Her mother passed away shortly after she and her brother were born. In order to give them a better life, her father did not remarry for the past 22 years. Although he was busy with business every day, his father would find time to accompany them every weekend. She had never experienced any motherly love, but the fatherly love she received was never less than others. She had never felt any regrets in her childhood. The only regret she had was that she could not remember her mother¡¯s face. She thought that this happiness would continue, but it ended in the heavy snow three years ago when she heard the grievous news of her father¡¯s death. Helian Zhen was still waiting for her to taste that piece of Dongpo pork, but she was staring at the meat in the bowl without moving. Thus, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Gu Tingyuan also noticed the change in her expression and stopped eating.. Chapter 28 - Get Lost After Eating! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Mu Wan sniffed and smiled at Helian Zhen. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Thank you.¡± Helian Zhen suddenly froze. This was because when Mu Wan looked up, he saw that her eyes were red. ¡°Why are your eyes red?¡± Her casual words made Gu Tingyuan¡¯s gaze turn deeper as it landed on Mu Wan¡¯s face. Mu Wan smiled and looked for a far-fetched excuse. ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s just that sand suddenly went into my eyes.¡± Helian Zhen was stunned as he surveyed the entire house. Where did the sand come from? Everyone could tell that Mu Wan was lying, but no one knew what had happened to her. Mu Wan put the piece of meat that He Lianzhen had picked into her mouth and chewed lightly¡­ Her father¡¯s voice rang in her ears. ¡°How does it taste?¡± Mu Wan subconsciously replied, ¡°It¡¯s good¡­¡± Helian Zhen quickly took another piece for her and said, ¡°Eat more if it¡¯s delicious!¡± Gu Tingyuan, who was sitting at the head of the table, stared at her. Naturally, he could hear that she was sobbing. ¡°He merely picked up a piece of meat for you. Do you have to be so touched that you want to cry?¡± As Gu Tingyuan¡¯s cold voice rang out, the originally harmonious atmosphere was suddenly swept by a gust of cold wind. Helian Zhen looked at Gu Tingyuan unhappily. He was about to protest when she heard Mu Wan say, ¡°Of course I¡¯m touched. After all¡­ It¡¯s been a long time since someone put food in my bowl.¡± Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face darkened even more. Three years ago, he had also picked up food for her. Why didn¡¯t she seem so touched that she was about to cry? However, Helian Zhen laughed. ¡°So you¡¯re crying because you¡¯re touched. It¡¯s okay. In the future, with me around, I¡¯ll pick up food for you every time!¡± With that, he quickly picked up his chopsticks and filled a bowl with food for Mu Wan. Even the rice was covered with dishes. ¡°You¡¯re welcome. Eat more. You¡¯re too skinny and don¡¯t have much meat on you. Women need to be fat to be cute!¡± As Helian Zhen spoke, he put down his chopsticks and rested his chin on his hand as he admired Mu Wan eating. This look, this expression, this gaze¡­ No matter how Gu Tingyuan looked at it, it made him unhappy! However, Helian Zhen seemed to be doing it on purpose. He glanced at Gu Tingyuan from the corner of his eyes and then continued to look at Mu Wan. He said intimately, ¡°Oh right, Mu Wan, I see that you¡¯ve been cooped up at home recently. Shall I bring you out for a walk after dinner? Let¡¯s go out and take a breath of fresh air. This will be very beneficial for you who have just recovered from a serious illness!¡± Mu Wan was stunned. She looked at Helian Zhen and was about to speak when she heard a thud! It was the sound of Gu Tingyuan placing his cutlery on the dining table. Helian Zhen turned around unhappily and glared at him. ¡°What are you doing? You scared me!¡± Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He stood up abruptly. ¡°Hurry up and get lost after eating!¡± As he watched Gu Tingyuan leave the dining room, Helian Zhen asked, ¡°Can I bring Mu Wan along when I leave?¡± The man stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Helian Zhen. In the end, his gaze landed on Mu Wan¡¯s face as if he was hinting at something. ¡°That depends on whether she¡¯s willing or not.¡± Helian Zhen said, ¡°Of course she¡¯s willing!¡± Gu Tingyuan didn¡¯t say anything else. He turned around and strode out of the dining room. Mu Wan watched from afar as he disappeared. She knew that he was actually giving her a warning earlier when he said, ¡± that depends on whether she¡¯s willing or not¡±. It was obvious that he was angry. That was why he did not even eat. Mu Wan was truly puzzled as she looked at the bowl of rice at the head of the table. It was obvious that only a mouthful of rice had been eaten.. Chapter 29 - Hes Obviously Jealous! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios What was going on? Why was Gu Tingyuan so angry that he couldn¡¯t even eat? She turned to look at Helian Zhen and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Helian.¡± Helian Zhen turned around. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Did you quarrel with him?¡± Helian Zhen was confused. ¡°Who did I quarrel with?¡± ¡°Gu Tingyuan seems to be quite angry with you. He was clearly fine before.¡± Upon hearing Mu Wan¡¯s words, Helian Zhen stared at her as if he had seen a monster. ¡°Mu Wan, do you really not know or are you pretending not to know?¡± Mu Wan looked confused. ¡°Know what?¡± ¡°That guy is obviously jealous!¡± Helian Zhen looked like he had seen through everything. Jealous? ¡°I picked up some food for you just now and said that I would bring you out for a walk. That damn tsundere1 must be jealous. That¡¯s why he¡¯s so angry that he can¡¯t even eat!¡± For some people, feelings were something that they would pretend not to care about even though they liked the other person very much. He was referring to people like Gu Tingyuan! However, Mu Wan smiled casually. ¡°You¡¯re thinking too much.¡± Gu Tingyuan didn¡¯t even have the time to hate her. How could he be jealous? Helian Zhen turned his head. He knew that Mu Wan was also confused by the situation. No matter what, he could not convince her that Gu Tingyuan was just jealous! ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about this anymore! Speaking of which, Mu Wan, what happened to you just now?¡± He did not believe that her eyes were red because of his action of picking up food. If that was the case, not only had Gu Tingyuan picked up food for her three years ago, but he had even fed her personally. However, she did not seem to be moved to tears then. ¡°I told you, your actions touched me.¡± ¡°Cut it out! What exactly happened?¡± After staring at Helian Zhen for a while, Mu Wan suddenly smiled. ¡°It¡¯s because this action of yours reminded me of my father.¡± Helian Zhen was shocked. ¡°Do I look so old!?¡± Mu Wan nodded. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re not young anymore!¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you introduce me to a girlfriend so that I can get married and have children sooner?¡± Mu Wan tilted her head and thought for a while. ¡°I do have a good best friend¡­¡± ¡°Hurry, give me her contact details!¡± Helian Zhen couldn¡¯t wait to take out his phone and record his contact details. Mu Wan knew that Helian Zhen had been trying to make her happy. That was why he followed up and made the atmosphere very happy. However, did a rich and handsome young master like him need her to introduce a girlfriend to him? The people chasing after him could probably form a circle around Yu City. ¡°No!¡± She refused. ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°My best friend is too good. I don¡¯t want her to be ruined by you.¡± ¡°Do I look that bad?¡± Mu Wan nodded again, looking very serious. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s eat!¡± Helian Zhen pretended to be unhappy and ate silently. However, Helian Zhen made Mu Wan feel much better. Ever since her brother went to prison and she entered the Gu family, she had never felt so happy before. Although it was a short period of time, it was precious to her. After lunch, Helian Zhen really wanted to take Mu Wan out for a walk, but she rejected him. ¡°Are you really not going to take a walk with me?¡± Mu Wan shook her head. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Are you afraid that Ting will get angry? Didn¡¯t he say that you can do whatever you want? If you want to, come with me.¡± Mu Wan smiled. These words sounded very normal, but they were a warning from Gu Tingyuan. If she really stepped out of this door, her future days would probably be even worse. Chapter 30 - Youre a Married Woman! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios With just one word from Gu Tingyuan, Mu Wan would most likely be imprisoned in this villa and not be able to go anywhere. She could not be ¡®imprisoned¡¯. Her brother was still waiting for her to rescue him, and she had to find a way to get close to Gu Han as soon as possible. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be leaving then!¡± Mu Wan nodded. She stood at the door and watched as Helian Zhen left. Then, she turned and entered the living room. She had just turned around when she saw Gu Tingyuan standing halfway up the stairs, staring straight at her. She was stunned. She didn¡¯t know when he started standing there. Gu Tingyuan¡¯s expression had not been good since just now. He finally managed to calm down in the study room for a while. When he went downstairs, he saw Mu Wan standing at the door ¡®reluctantly¡¯ as she sent Helian Zhen off. This made his heart, which had finally calmed down, freeze again. Under his gaze, the atmosphere seemed to freeze. Mu Wan had wanted to go upstairs, but when she saw him standing in the middle of the stairs, neither going up nor coming down, she didn¡¯t know if she should go upstairs. After a long time, she finally walked towards the stairs. When she walked past him, she did not say anything. She just wanted to walk over silently. In the next moment, he unexpectedly pressed her against the staircase railing! ¡°Ah!¡± Mu Wan panicked and cried out instinctively. At this moment, her entire upper body was suspended in the air. As long as Gu Tingyuan loosened his grip, she could flip over the railing at any time and fall straight down. Looking at the man in front of her, Mu Wan turned pale and frightened. ¡°W-What are you doing?¡± Gu Tingyuan felt like there was a fish bone stuck in his throat. He was unhappy that she was staring at another man. He was unhappy that she was able to talk and interact with other men while maintaining a distance from him. However, he could not find any reason to vent his unhappiness. Even if he was extremely unhappy, he could only watch! He pinned her against the railing of the stairs and said coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t forget who you are. You¡¯re a married woman!¡± Mu Wan was stunned, not understanding what he meant. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to look at any men other than me!¡± Mu Wan looked confused. Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face was right in front of her, and his body was pressed tightly against hers, making it impossible for her to escape. The hand on her waist was like a god who ruled over her life and death. As long as he loosened his grip, she would fall to her death. Suddenly, Helian Zhen¡¯s words rang in her ears. He was jealous. She thought about it carefully. Gu Tingyuan¡¯s bad mood seemed to have started when she and Helian Zhen went back to the house from the garden together. Then, at the dining table, Helian picked up food for her and he suddenly stopped eating! Was he really jealous? ¡°Are you¡­ jealous?¡± Mu Wan looked at the man in front of her and asked. Gu Tingyuan was obviously taken aback by her words. After staring at her for five seconds, he tightened his grip and pulled her back from the railing. ¡°You¡¯re just flattering yourself!¡± With that, he strode down the stairs. Mu Wan stood rooted to the ground, her expression darkening as she watched him leave. She was indeed imagining things. Three years ago, she might have been able to say this, but three years later, he didn¡¯t even have the time to hate her. How could he be jealous? Perhaps it was because he was extremely possessive. He would never let anyone covet anything that was engraved with his seal, right?. Chapter 31 - Taking the Most Precious Thing in Her Life Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After thinking about it, Mu Wan could understand why he was angry. When she thought about how she had actually blurted out and asked him whether she was jealous, she really did not know what kind of brain she had to have to mistakenly think that Gu Tingyuan was jealous. It was truly¡­ appropriate to use the words ¡°wishful thinking¡± to describe her actions. After taking a deep breath, Mu Wan turned around and went upstairs. With nothing to do, she walked to the swing chair on the balcony and casually flipped through a few unattended magazines. What caught her attention was one of the financial magazines. When she flipped through the magazine, the first photo she saw was of Gu Tingyuan. His facial features were distinct and he had a perfect silhouette. Furthermore, his well-tailored navy blue suit was clearly custom-made for him. However, what was more eye-catching was the black gold diamond watch on his wrist. It was elegant and luxurious, making him look like the impeccable darling of God. Mu Wan stared at the photo in the magazine for quite a while. Then, she noticed a personal introduction below the photo: ¡°The President of the Yu Ting Corporation, Gu Tingyuan, reached the pinnacle of his life in just five years and became a prominent figure in the business empire¡­¡± Mu Wan¡¯s thoughts drifted away. Three years was neither long nor short, but it took away the most important and precious thing in her life. While she was deep in thought, her phone suddenly rang. It was still her favorite song, ¡°Chinatown.¡± In these three years, she had changed phones twice, but this ringtone was the only thing she had not changed for three whole years after Gu Tingyuan left. What she liked the most about the song were the lyrics that moved her. When she looked at the caller ID, she saw that it was from her best friend, Jing Yihan. ¡°Hello, Yihan.¡± ¡°You stupid girl, you finally picked up my call!?¡± Jing Yihan¡¯s voice came from the other side as soon as the call went through. Mu Wan had known her for six years, from high school until they graduated from university. She didn¡¯t have any friends. Her only close friend was Jing Yihan. ¡°Did you eat explosives? Why are you so angry?¡± Mu Wan could not help but tease her over the phone. She knew that ever since Mu Chen went to jail, Yihan had been very worried about them. Three years ago, when her father died tragically, Jing Yihan cried with her for an entire night. Over the past three years, Jing Yihan was really¡­ worried for her! ¡°How dare you talk back to me? Tell me, where are you now?!¡± Although Jing Yihan was yelling on the phone, every word she said showed her concern for Mu Wan. Mu Wan calmed down for a few seconds. If she told Jing Yihan that she was married to Gu Tingyuan¡­ If Jing Yihan was sitting right now, she would probably fall off the chair in shock. ¡°I¡­¡± Mu Wan hesitated. Too many things had happened recently that caught her off guard. She really should find someone to confide in. ¡°Let¡¯s find a place to talk.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Jing Yihan agreed. Ever since Mu Chen went to jail, Jing Yihan had not seen Mu Wan again. Even when Jing Yihan called her, she pretended not to hear anything. After a few minutes, Mu Wan would reply with a message that she was fine and reassured her. Mu Chen was in prison and she was suddenly nowhere to be seen. How could Jing Yihan be at ease? She arranged to meet Jing Yihan at a cafe near Yu University. Then, Mu Wan checked the time. It was already two o¡¯clock. She wondered if Gu Tingyuan had left yet. She got up and looked down the yard. The black Bentley that had been parked at the door was gone.. Chapter 32 - She Cant Give Madam Gu Blood Next Month Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Thus, Gu Tingyuan must have gone out, right? Thinking about how he had previously warned her not to go out with Helian Zhen, Mu Wan was originally worried about whether she could go out. Now that he was not around, going out should not be a problem. However, just in case he was unhappy, she should send him a message in advance. She picked up her phone and found Gu Tingyuan¡¯s WeChat account. Then, Mu Wan carefully typed a line of words in the input box. He had tyrannically saved his number in her phone the day before they registered their marriage. When she saw a recommendation to add him as a friend at night, she had added him with the intention of giving it a try. She did not expect Gu Tingyuan to actually accept her friend request. However, it had been more than a month since she last sent him a message. This was the first time she sent him a message. She wondered if he usually read WeChat messages. Mu Wan said, ¡°I¡¯ll go and see my brother. I promise I¡¯ll be back at the manor before five.¡± After sending the message, Mu Wan did not wait for Gu Tingyuan¡¯s reply. Instead, she picked up her bag and went downstairs. She was not stupid. If she asked Gu Tingyuan for his opinion, he would definitely say, ¡°No!¡± Thus, she reported her absence to him. This way, even if he wasn¡¯t too happy about it, he wouldn¡¯t be angry at her directly. At the thought of meeting Jing Yihan, Mu Wan still felt happy. Ever since her brother met with an accident and she married Gu Tingyuan, she had never been happy. She had just reached the entrance when she heard the sound of a car coming from the courtyard. She stopped in her tracks. Following the heavy footsteps, Mu Wan¡¯s heart sank. As expected, Old Master Gu¡¯s men entered. She had been recuperating for more than ten days, and only half a month had passed since the last blood transfusion for Madam Gu. Didn¡¯t it occur once a month? ¡°Miss Mu.¡± The person only took a glance at Mu Wan. His eyes revealed his purpose for coming here. Mu Wan understood that her promise with her best friend was going to fall through. Meanwhile, as Xiao Bi watched the black Bentley gradually leave the courtyard, she couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled. This old man rarely came to Mr. Gu¡¯s place, but he would send people to pick Miss Mu up every time. Furthermore, the entire operation was very mysterious. What was he doing? In the car, Mu Wan sent a message to Jing Yihan, telling her that she had something to attend to at the last minute and that they would meet again another day. Jing Yihan immediately called Mu Wan after receiving the message. Mu Wan did not pick up the phone when she heard it ring continuously. The car soon arrived at the hospital. Madam Gu¡¯s ward was the quietest one on the top floor. The doctor checked Mu Wan¡¯s body and found that she was not in a good condition recently. Hence, he only took 200cc of blood from her. Actually, 200cc was already dangerous for Mu Wan. A short time had passed since the last time she had her blood drawn. Furthermore, she had been injured, and her body had not fully recovered. Thus, if she were to bleed again, her body might not be able to take it and her life might be in danger at any time. ¡°Old Sir, with this lady¡¯s health condition, I¡¯m afraid she won¡¯t be able to transfuse blood to Madam Gu next month.¡± In the spacious and quiet ward, Gu Jingkun sat on the sofa with a cold expression on his face. Even though his sideburns were slightly white and his face looked worn out, his innate dignity did not diminish. ¡°Will she die?¡± When he asked this question, his voice was cold and emotionless. Mu Wan lay on the cold bed, her face turning pale.. Chapter 33 - Someone Fainted! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When faced with Old Master Gu¡¯s question, the doctor paused for a moment. ¡°Uh, this is only a matter of time. Ordinary people can only give a certain volume of blood. Furthermore, the interval between Miss Mu¡¯s blood transfusions is too short. If she continues to give blood every month, her life might be in danger.¡± On the sofa, Gu Jingkun¡¯s face was cold. ¡°Then prescribe some medicine to replenish her blood and let her recover as soon as possible.¡± With that, Gu Jingkun stood up. After the blood transfusion, Mu Wan¡¯s face was almost completely pale. As usual, she would be sent back to the manor after the blood transfusion. ¡°I want to go to the washroom. Just wait for me downstairs.¡± The man in black, who was in charge of sending her back, nodded slightly and left. This floor only housed Madam Gu¡¯s personal ward and washroom. Without permission, she could only go to the washroom downstairs. As soon as she got out of bed, she felt the world spinning around her and almost lost her balance. Fortunately, she managed to hold on to the wall in time and managed to stabilize herself. After calming down for a while, Mu Wan stepped into the elevator when the dizziness subsided a little. Meanwhile, at the hospital entrance¡­ Gu Tingyuan had just finished a call when he realized that there was an unread message on his phone screen. It was from Mu Wan. He stopped in his tracks and stopped at the corner. He clicked the message to open it. When he saw the content of the message, his brows furrowed and his expression darkened. He had clearly forbidden her and Helian Zhen from going out, but in the blink of an eye, he went to see her brother. Did she think that he was easy to talk to? He stood quietly in the middle of the hall on the first floor. His tall and handsome figure was like an exquisitely carved piece of art, perfect to the extreme. From time to time, he would attract the attention of passers-by, and they would stop for him just to take another look. Meanwhile, at the elevator, Mu Wan, who had just finished going to the washroom, stepped out of the elevator with a pale face. Just as she looked up, she suddenly saw Gu Tingyuan¡¯s figure. She immediately retreated a few steps in fear and hid behind a pillar. Gu Jingkun had clearly said that he could not let Gu Tingyuan know that Mu Chen was a ¡®blood bag¡¯, or else he would let Mu Chen experience what Gu Ming had experienced in the past. Mu Wan was not surprised that Gu Tingyuan would come to the hospital. After all, his mother had been here for a long time. To avoid meeting him directly, Mu Wan carefully hid herself behind the pillar and planned to come out after Gu Tingyuan left. Gu Tingyuan did not reply to the message. Instead, he kept his phone and walked towards the elevator. Mu Wan, who was hiding behind the pillar, realized that he was walking towards the elevator and didn¡¯t know what to do. She had said on WeChat that she was going to visit her brother, Mu Chen. If he found out that she was in the hospital, he would probably throw her down the stairs the next time. As Gu Tingyuan¡¯s footsteps got closer, Mu Wan carefully moved her body along the pillar. Using the blind spot of the pillar, she brushed past Gu Tingyuan perfectly. It was only when he was already waiting at the elevator door that Mu Wan heaved a sigh of relief. She quickly walked towards the door and left the hospital before he could realize that she was there. Gu Tingyuan was waiting for the elevator and did not notice Mu Wan¡¯s presence. However, the moment the elevator door opened, there was a sudden commotion behind him. ¡°Someone fainted!¡± ¡°Miss, are you alright?¡± ¡°She¡¯s so pale! Is there a doctor? Someone fainted!¡±. Chapter 34 - Get Out Here, Doctor! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Gu Tingyuan listened to the anxious commotion in the past. If he were in the past, as long as it had nothing to do with Gu Tingyuan, nothing would make him stop. However, at this moment, he, who was supposed to enter the elevator, suddenly turned around instinctively for some reason. He looked at the onlookers from afar. Through the narrow gap, he saw a slender figure lying on the ground and that familiar dress¡­ When he recalled Mu Wan¡¯s outfit today, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s eyes darkened and he walked over instinctively. When he got closer and saw that pale face, his heart tightened. Shouldn¡¯t she have gone to the prison to see her brother? Why was she lying here with a pale face? As he got closer, the onlookers seemed to be able to tell from his expression that he knew the girl lying on the ground. They all made way for him. Gu Tingyuan picked up the person on the floor. Then, his deep voice reverberated throughout the entire hall! ¡°Where is the doctor?! Get out here!¡± As he roared, a few medical staff finally arrived at the corridor not far away. They rushed over hurriedly. In the quiet ward. Mu Wan¡¯s body was really too weak. That was why she suddenly fainted. Gu Tingyuan was worried about the doctors here, so he called Helian Zhen over. n front of the hospital bed, Helian Zhen¡¯s brows were tightly knitted together. It was as if there was some confusion that was bothering him, causing him to be puzzled. Upon seeing his expression, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s expression turned cold. ¡°What exactly happened?¡± nitially, the doctor in the hospital did a checkup for Mu Wan and he was assured of the results. However, after seeing Helian Zhen¡¯s reaction, his heart, which was originally at ease, seemed to be on the edge again. Helian Zhen looked up at Gu Tingyuan and said in confusion, ¡°I¡¯ve been taking care of Mu Wan¡¯s health these days. She was fine when I left in the afternoon. Logically speaking, she shouldn¡¯t be so weak.¡± Gu Tingyuan asked, ¡°You didn¡¯t find anything wrong back then, right?¡± He remembered that the last time she went on her period, her face was also frighteningly pale. Could it be that something happened to her body? Helian Zhen furrowed his brows tightly. He had checked everything that needed to be checked. Apart from her weakness and severe anemia, she did not have any other problems. Helian Zhen shook his head. ¡°We didn¡¯t find anything wrong with her, but her condition¡­¡± As if he suddenly thought of something, he looked up at Gu Tingyuan. ¡°Did you notice anything wrong with her when you sent her to the hospital?¡± Mu Wan was clearly fine in the afternoon and her complexion was also very good. Thus, it was impossible for Mu Wan, who was completely fine this morning, to become like this. Gu Tingyuan¡¯s eyes darkened. ¡°No, when I found her, she was already unconscious on the first floor of the hospital.¡± Helian Zhen could not help but be surprised. ¡°Do you mean that Mu Wan came to the hospital herself?¡± Gu Tingyuan lowered his eyes. He could not figure it out either. She clearly said that she was going to visit her brother, yet she appeared in the hospital for no reason. Helian Zhen thought for a few seconds before suddenly lifting Mu Wan¡¯s arm and rolling up her sleeves. Just as he expected, there was an obvious needle hole on her fair arm. This was the result of drawing blood. The fact that her face was so pale and her body so weak meant that she had been drained of more than half of her blood. ¡°What is it?¡± Gu Tingyuan stood on the other side and did not see the needle hole on Mu Wan¡¯s arm. He also did not know why Helian Zhen was checking her arm. However, from Helian Zhen¡¯s reaction, he must have found something. Chapter 35 - Lying Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Helian Zhen was about to speak. ¡°There¡¯s something obvious on her arm¡­¡± Suddenly, someone tugged at the corner of his shirt and his voice stopped. He looked down and realized that it was Mu Wan¡¯s hand. Gu Tingyuan was completely focused on Helian Zhen. He wanted to know why Mu Wan¡¯s face was pale, so he did not notice Mu Wan secretly tugging at Helian Zhen¡¯s clothes. ¡°Mu Wan?¡± As he shifted his attention, Gu Tingyuan also looked at the hospital bed and realized that Mu Wan had opened her eyes groggily. The moment she woke up, he heaved a sigh of relief. However, that face was still cold and emotionless as he looked at Mu Wan. ¡°Mu Wan, are you awake?¡± It was Helian Zhen who spoke. He did not know why Mu Wan tugged on the corner of his shirt, but he was sure that she did not want him to tell Gu Tingyuan about the needle marks on her arm. But why? Mu Wan opened her eyes and looked at Helian Zhen. She was glad that she had woken up just as he was about to speak. Otherwise, once Gu Tingyuan found out that there was a needle hole in her arm, he would definitely get to the bottom of it. This way, the matter of his mother¡¯s blood transfusion would be exposed. With Gu Jingkun¡¯s personality, he would definitely think that she was the one who told Gu Tingyuan. By then, who knew what Mu Chen would experience in prison again. She had nothing left. She could not let anything happen to her brother. ¡°Why are you here? Didn¡¯t you say you were going to see your brother?¡± As he stared at the person who had woken up, the worry in Gu Tingyuan¡¯s eyes had disappeared and was replaced by his usual cold tone. Mu Wan knew that now that he had found out, she would not be able to lie anymore. ¡°I was suddenly hit by a car on the way to visit my brother, and¡­¡± She guiltily made up an excuse, but was afraid that Gu Tingyuan would see through her. She must have fainted in the lobby on the first floor and was discovered by him when he was about to enter the elevator. ¡°I came to the hospital for a checkup.¡± This was the only way to eliminate his suspicions. Helian Zhen stood at the side. As a doctor, he naturally noticed that Mu Wan was lying. However, what he could not figure out was why Mu Wan would lie with her eyes wide open. Was there something she could not let Ting know? As he listened to Mu Wan¡¯s explanation, Gu Tingyuan¡¯s frown deepened. Had she been scratched by a car? He looked up at Helian Zhen. ¡°Are you sure she¡¯s not injured?¡± Helian Zhen was stunned and was momentarily speechless. Mu Wan¡¯s lie was simply questioning his medical skills! He had already told Ting that there were no wounds on her body and that there was nothing wrong with her body! When he met Mu Wan¡¯s gaze, Helian Zhen paused for a few seconds. Then, he looked at Gu Tingyuan and said, ¡°Uh, she¡¯s not badly injured. I just saw that her arm was a little bruised. I¡¯ll just apply some medicine for her.¡± Gu Tingyuan¡¯s expression remained dark. She was so pale, it was impossible for her to be completely fine or injured. ¡°Then why did she faint? Why is her face so pale?¡± Helian Zhen paused. How was he supposed to answer? How? Huh? ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°Are you concerned about me?¡± On the bed, Mu Wan suddenly asked. Her words made Gu Tingyuan and Helian Zhen turn their gazes at the same time and stare at her in shock. Gu Tingyuan¡¯s face darkened. It was obvious that he did not want to care about Mu Wan, but he could not help but ask about her health. Subconsciously, he cared about everything about her.. Chapter 36 - You Owe Me Too Much From Three Years Ago Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Helian Zhen glanced at Gu Tingyuan and then at Mu Wan. He seemed to feel that the atmosphere in the ward was not right. Should he go out or stay? Uh, it seemed like it was wise to go out! ¡°Well, I¡¯ll get some medicine for Mu Wan!¡± With that, he quickly slipped away. Then, the ward instantly fell silent. Mu Wan leaned against the bed and could clearly feel the coldness emanating from Gu Tingyuan. She knew that he was unhappy with what she had just said. However, she had predicted that he would be unhappy, so she deliberately said that he was concerned about her. That was the only way he would divert his attention away from the reason for her coma. ¡°Do you think I care about you?¡± Gu Tingyuan stood in front of the hospital bed and looked at Mu Wan coldly. Mu Wan lowered her head. ¡°You keep asking me about my health. I feel like you¡¯re concerned about me.¡± There was silence for a few seconds. Gu Tingyuan, who was standing in front of the window, suddenly bent over. His handsome face exuded a sense of danger as he stared straight at Mu Wan. ¡°Then which part of your body do you think is worthy of my concern?¡± In the face of her sudden approach, Mu Wan instinctively leaned back but could not avoid him. ¡°Or do you think that I¡¯m still the same as three years ago and only want you?¡± Something flashed past Mu Wan¡¯s eyes and she looked up into his cold and deep eyes. What did he mean by that? Three years ago, he only wanted her. What about three years later¡­ He suddenly raised his hand and gently pinched her chin. His voice was so cold that there was no warmth at all. ¡°Mu Wan, don¡¯t ever forget your identity. I married you simply because I followed my grandfather¡¯s wishes. I agreed to marry you because¡­ you owed me too much from three years ago! If it weren¡¯t for you, my father wouldn¡¯t have died.¡± Mu Wan¡¯s heart was stabbed ruthlessly. She knew very well that he married her because he did not want her to live too happily. To put it bluntly, he wanted to bind her to his side so that he could humiliate her and remind her of the pain he had suffered back then. Today, he wanted her to taste it all. ¡°I¡¯m very sorry about your father, but¡­¡± Gu Tingyuan suddenly let go of her and said coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t flatter yourself. I just don¡¯t want you to die too quickly.¡± With that, he strode out of the ward. As she watched the indifferent figure disappear from the ward, Mu Wan¡¯s heart felt like it was being cut by a knife. It hurt, but she could not find any way to stop the pain. At the door of the ward, Helian Zhen looked at Gu Tingyuan, who had left, and was puzzled. Ting had clearly married Mu Wan, yet his actions and words towards her were always indifferent. In fact¡­ he had hidden the love that he had buried in his heart for three years so well. What exactly did he want? He pushed the door open and entered the ward. The moment he saw Mu Wan, Helian Zhen¡¯s face was still filled with that world-famous girl¡¯s smile. ¡°Mu Wan!¡± He was holding a bottle of medicine in his hand. Of course, he did not really want to give it to Mu Wan. He knew that she did not have any wounds on her body. He only took the medicine to show Gu Tingyuan. Mu Wan looked dejected as she glanced at the medicine bottle in his hand. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s medicine for bruises, but you definitely won¡¯t be able to use it.¡± He stared at her, his tone seemingly relaxed and humorous. However, his eyes were filled with seriousness. He wanted to know the reason behind why Mu Wan had concealed the truth. As Mu Wan looked into his serious eyes, she naturally knew what he wanted to ask. ¡°This medicine is indeed useless.¡± ¡°Uh huh.¡± ¡°Do you have any painkillers?¡± She asked suddenly.. Chapter 37 - Antidote Gu Tingyuan Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Helian Zhen was stunned. ¡°What? Where does it hurt?¡± Mu Wan said, ¡°My heart hurts.¡± Helian Zhen was speechless. Mu Wan took a deep breath and suddenly leaned against the bed frame. She closed her eyes as if she was trying to suppress something. Love was like a poppy. Once one was poisoned, the poison could not be removed. The only antidote was Gu Tingyuan. ¡°Did Gu Tingyuan bully you again?¡± Helian Zhen usually looked carefree but he was also very meticulous. He could tell that Mu Wan had something on her mind. Mu Wan nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then don¡¯t you know how to retaliate against him?¡± Mu Wan opened her eyes and stared blankly at the ceiling. Perhaps it was because her mood was really too depressed. She really wanted to find someone to confide in, but there were many things she couldn¡¯t say. ¡°He¡¯s covered in thorns. The more I fight back, the more bruised I become.¡± Helian Zhen was stunned. These two clearly loved each other to death, yet they had to hide that love so well that it would not be revealed. ¡°Mu Wan, tell me honestly, what¡¯s with the needle hole on your arm?¡± Mu Wan turned her head slightly and glanced at He Lianzhen. She knew that when faced with a doctor, she would not be able to get away easily. ¡°I had my blood drawn. Didn¡¯t you already see that?¡± As expected. Helian Zhen frowned. He was worried about her health. ¡°Of course I could tell. But, what I don¡¯t understand is, why did you hide it from Ting? Also, do you know that you were injured a while ago and your body finally recovered? Why did you allow your blood to be drawn?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Mu Wan still wanted to find an excuse. However, Helian Zhen saw through her thoughts at a glance. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that you drew blood to check something. From your expression, it¡¯s clear that you didn¡¯t draw blood for a checkup. Instead, a lot of your blood was drawn!¡± Staring at Helian Zhen, Mu Wan knew that she could not hide it from him. However, she absolutely could not tell Helian Zhen about the blood transfusion for Gu Tingyuan¡¯s mother. After all, based on their relationship, once Helian found out, he would definitely tell Gu Tingyuan. ¡°I donated blood.¡± Helian Zhen was stunned and speechless. ¡°You donated blood?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Mu Wan nodded her head calmly, as if what she said was true. ¡°Actually, I wasn¡¯t injured by a car. I just happened to see a car accident. Then, someone got injured and needed O-type blood urgently, so I offered 200cc.¡± When Helian Zhen heard that, his eyes widened and his expression changed. ¡°Mu Wan, are you crazy?!¡± Mu Wan was stunned by his exaggerated reaction. Although she had just recovered from her illness and it was indeed inappropriate for her to donate blood, it shouldn¡¯t have caused him to have such a huge reaction, right? ¡°You don¡¯t have to make a fuss. I know my own body.¡± Helian Zhen said, ¡°What the hell do you know!¡± Mu Wan stared at him strangely. This was the first time she heard Helian Zhen swearing at her. ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°Mu Wan, do you know that during that period of time, I had to carefully nurse your body back to normal? However, you have severe anemia. It¡¯s not something that can be healed in a day or two. You actually went to donate blood. Do you want to die?¡± Mu Wan was stunned. ¡°You¡¯re exaggerating.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a doctor. You don¡¯t have to doubt every word I say!¡± He was very serious! From his expression, Mu Wan seemed to realize the seriousness of the matter. She asked tentatively, ¡°Will I die?¡± Helian Zhen¡¯s expression was serious. ¡°Of course, if you continue to not cherish your body, it¡¯s equivalent to hastening your own death!¡±. Chapter 38 - He Would Completely "Lose" Mu Wan Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Mu Wan was stunned. If that was the case, since there was no doubt that she had to give Gu Tingyuan¡¯s mother a blood transfusion every month, continuing his mother¡¯s life was equivalent to ending her own life¡­ ¡°Il understand.¡± Helian Zhen glanced at her. ¡°I¡¯m really worried for both of you!¡± Mu Wan looked up. ¡°Helian.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell Gu Tingyuan about this.¡± ¡°I know. Didn¡¯t you pull the corner of my shirt just now to stop me from speaking?¡± Helian Zhen glanced at her. He was really confused about this. ¡°Speaking of which, Mu Wan, why¡­ did you have to hide it from Ting?¡± Mu Wan was silent for a few seconds. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you in the future.¡± ¡°Okay, but you have to listen to me obediently from now on. A woman¡¯s body is no joke.¡± She nodded obediently. ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°T¡¯ll send you back to the Imperial View Manor later and make some tonics for you.¡± Mu Wan glanced at the door. ¡°Has he left?¡± ¡°He must have gone to see his mother. I heard that Auntie Gu had an emergency today and needed to undergo a minor surgery.¡± Upon hearing this, Mu Wan finally understood. It turned out that it was an emergency. It was no wonder she needed her blood again after only half a month. In the evening, Helian Zhen personally sent Mu Wan back to the manor. The maids had already prepared dinner. She thought that Gu Tingyuan did not come back. It was only when he went downstairs that Mu Wan knew that he was back. He clearly wanted to come back, but he was unwilling to bring her along. It seemed like he really despised her to the extreme. The dinner was very rich. Helian Zhen, who had stayed behind, could not wait to pick up his chopsticks. ¡°Not bad. You even know that you should prepare pork liver and spinach for us!¡± Helian Zhen looked at Gu Tingyuan slyly, thinking that he had specially instructed the chef to prepare these. ¡°Mu Wan, eat more of these to replenish your blood!¡± Gu Tingyuan¡¯s expression darkened again when he saw Helian Zhen picking food for Mu Wan. Actually, these dishes were not specially ordered by him. He had only been back for less than ten minutes. ¡°Who asked you to prepare these?¡± Gu Tingyuan looked up at the maid beside him. The maid nodded slightly and said respectfully, ¡°It was the Old Master who asked us to prepare it. He said that Miss Mu¡¯s health is not good, so she needs more nourishment.¡± Her words stunned the three people present. Helian Zhen looked at Gu Tingyuan and realized that the one who asked the maids to prepare these dishes for Mu Wan was not him, but Old Master Gu. Well, it seemed that Grandpa Gu treated Mu Wan well. However, Mu Wan lowered her head and remembered what Gu Jingkun said in the ward. n order to help Madam Gu with her blood transfusion, he specially instructed the servants to let Mu Wan eat and drink well so that she could recuperate and continue donating blood. Gu Tingyuan looked at Mu Wan thoughtfully. He never understood why his grandfather wanted him to marry Mu Wan even though he knew that his father¡¯s death was related to Mu Wan. He even¡­ treated her ¡°very well¡±. This was not his usual style. After dinner, before Helian Zhen left, he personally handed some Chinese medicine he had concocted to Gu Tingyuan. ¡°Ting, every word I say is very serious. Don¡¯t think that I¡¯m joking.¡± His sudden seriousness made Gu Tingyuan feel disgusted. ¡°Speak quickly.¡± ¡°Mu Wan has severe anemia. You must make sure that she drinks the medicine every day. This is not a joke. If you don¡¯t take it seriously now¡­¡± Helian Zhen paused for a few seconds as she looked at him. Her gaze was serious like never before.¡± One day in the future, you might really ¡®lose¡¯ Mu Wan completely.¡±. Chapter 39 - Will She Be Fine After Taking These Medicines? Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Gu Tingyuan was stunned upon hearing this. He was very clear about Helian Zhen¡¯s character. Helian Zhen would never joke around when dealing with a patient¡¯s illness. ¡°What do you mean?¡± He narrowed his eyes, not understanding why Helian Zhen would make Mu Wan¡¯s condition sound so serious. He Lianzhen took a deep breath. ¡°I overlooked this previously. Although her mental state is very good¡­ her body is severely anemic¡­¡± Before he could finish speaking, Gu Tingyuan grabbed his collar. ¡°Tell me exactly what happened.¡± Helian Zhen saw a never-before-seen anxiety in Gu Tingyuan¡¯s eyes. He knew very well that in the past three years, there had never been a woman who could replace Mu Wan in Gu Tingyuan¡¯s heart. Even if he hated her to the core, he had never forgotten her. Helian Zhen knew that he was anxious and quickly eased the atmosphere. ¡°Don¡¯t make a fuss. Didn¡¯t I say that as long as you supervise her every day, her body will naturally recover.¡± However, there was clear doubt in Gu Tingyuan¡¯s eyes. f it wasn¡¯t serious, Helian Zhen wouldn¡¯t have warned him so sternly. Upon seeing his doubt, Helian Zhen sighed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. With me around, nothing will happen to Mu Wan.¡± As he said that, he glanced at the Chinese medicine in his hands. ¡°But I can¡¯t be here all the time, so you¡¯ll have to supervise her and make sure that she takes these medicines yourself.¡± After staring at him for a while, Gu Tingyuan said, ¡°Are you sure that she will be fine after taking these medicines?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± ¡°T¡¯ll trust you on this.¡± Gu Tingyuan took the medicine and left. Meanwhile, Helian Zhen had a resentful look on his face as he shouted at his back, ¡°What a cold-blooded fellow. He doesn¡¯t even know how to say ¡®thank you¡¯!¡± Gu Tingyuan ignored him and went upstairs with the medicine. He had just reached the corner of the second floor when he bumped into Mu Wan, who was rushing downstairs. Mu Wan staggered and felt the world spinning around her. Luckily, Gu Tingyuan reached out and held her in time. Her expression was really bad. What exactly was going on? ¡°Didn¡¯t Helian tell you to lie down?¡± Very quickly, he let go of her hand, his expression very indifferent. Mu Wan clearly saw his hand that he could not wait to pull away. Although she did not feel good, she seemed to be used to hiding her emotions for the past three years. She looked at the man calmly. ¡°Has he left?¡± Gu Tingyuan said, ¡°Yes.¡± Mu Wan was stunned for a moment and did not say anything else. She only gave a low ¡°oh¡± before turning back to the master bedroom. As he watched her leave, Gu Tingyuan narrowed his eyes. Had she dragged her sickly body downstairs in a hurry just to ask if Helian had left? All of a sudden, Gu Tingyuan felt depressed. n the dead of the night, Mu Wan leaned against the bed frame but did not feel sleepy at all. it had been almost two months since she came to the Imperial View Manor and she had not even seen Gu Han. How should she find out more about him? There was also the matter of Mu Qingsong¡¯s family. How could she reveal their ugly faces to the public? Furthermore, she was worried about her brother, Mu Chen. She did not know if he would be bullied in prison, but she really wanted to see him. Looking at the starry sky outside the window, Mu Wan lifted her blanket and got up to walk to the balcony of the master bedroom. Standing by the guardrail, she looked down at the flowers in the distance. The pitch-black night made the entire Imperial View Manor seem like a sea of stars, mottled and beautiful. tt was late autumn and the night breeze was a little chilly.. Chapter 40 - Death Will Not Free You Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Mu Wan, who was standing on the balcony, did not seem to feel cold at all. Indeed, compared to what she had experienced in the past three years, this little breeze was nothing. She was so immersed in her own thoughts that she did not notice the door to the master bedroom being pushed open. A tall figure was standing in the middle of the bedroom. Gu Tingyuan scanned the room and finally saw Mu Wan on the balcony. Was she so sick that she couldn¡¯t feel anything? She was wearing such thin clothes and standing on the balcony to enjoy the cold wind. ¡°Why are you standing on the balcony instead of lying down?¡± The sudden voice startled Mu Wan. She turned around and saw Gu Tingyuan standing there. She could not help but feel surprised. It was already late at night. Shouldn¡¯t he be sleeping in the guest room as usual? Why did he come to the master bedroom? Thinking that every inch of land here belonged to him, Mu Wan pursed her lips and returned to her room from the balcony. ¡°I¡­ can¡¯t sleep.¡± He stared at her for a long time before replying coldly, ¡°Death will not free you.¡± Mu Wan was stunned and did not understand what he meant. After a while, she finally understood what he meant. He wanted to say that even if she did not cherish her body and ended up dying, he would not let her off, right? He was really a cold-blooded man. Even when facing his sick wife, he would not show any pity. She walked past him and walked towards the large double bed. Then, she lifted the blanket lazily and replied, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t die.¡± She would never let herself die, at least until her brother was released from prison and the evil deeds of Mu Qingsong¡¯s family were exposed. Mu Wan laid on the bed. When she looked up, she saw Gu Tingyuan approaching the bed step by step. Her body stiffened. He¡­ Was he planning to sleep in the master bedroom tonight? As the man approached her step by step, Mu Wan¡¯s heart started to beat faster. ¡°What¡­ what are you doing?¡± She couldn¡¯t help but ask. Gu Tingyuan glanced at her and could clearly see the uneasiness and fear on her face. Was she that afraid of him approaching her? ¡°This is my room. What do I have to do to get your permission to do what I want?¡± Mu Wan paused and suddenly felt that she was extremely stupid. Gu Tingyuan did not say anything else. Instead, he bent down in front of the bedside table as if he was looking for something. When he found the things he was looking for, he turned around and walked towards the guest bedroom without even looking at Mu Wan. As she watched him leave, Mu Wan heaved a sigh of relief. However¡­ With Gu Tingyuan¡¯s status in Yu City, perhaps he could help her see Mu Chen? However, was he willing to help her? Seeing that Gu Tingyuan was about to disappear from the room, Mu Wan could not help but speak. ¡°Wait.¡± Gu Tingyuan stopped in his tracks and turned to look at her unhappily. ¡°Don¡¯t I have a name?¡± Mu Wan was stunned. His name¡­ She had not called his name for three years. This made Gu Tingyuan unhappy every time. Gu Tingyuan stared at her in silence and didn¡¯t seem to have much patience. Furthermore, he was in a bad mood. Thus, he turned to leave. ¡°Please wait!¡± Mu Wan quickly said, but she still did not call his name. He still stopped, but this time he didn¡¯t turn around. Mu Wan asked, ¡°Can you do me a favor?¡± Her words seemed to have piqued Gu Tingyuan¡¯s interest. He turned to look at her again. ¡°Do you a favor?¡±.