Her hurt wrist rippled with pain again, and Gu Lingsha almost want to cry out in pain, yet she held it back!

As painful as it was, she could handle it. This little sting was nothing to her. After going through such excruciating suffering, she had already trained for powerful endurance and strength.

"Kill me if you can. I'm not afraid of dying!" Gu Lingsha coughed in a dismal state. Her head of beautiful long hair was damp. Even though there was still a hint of fear in her eyes, she was unyielding.

"I didn't know that you were like this, Gu Lingsha, but if, as you say, I am a despicable person, how could I only have one trick up my sleeves? Obviously, I wouldn't kill you. After all, I am one who appreciates life too."

Mu Yuchen looked down at her. His eyes were filled with gloom. "But if I hand these things to the media, how do you think you'll end up? Or what would Qi Lei think of you? I'm afraid Wang Qin wouldn't let you off so easily, would she?"

Mu Yuchen smiled mysteriously and reached out to take the folder Ah Mo handed him. He took two photos out from inside and brought it to Gu Lingsha.

Taking them for a closer look, Gu Lingsha's expression immediately distorted and turned pale!

Those pictures were of her and Qi Qiming being intimate. Actually, those photos were not true. They were just taken from a unique angle, so it looked extremely real. Like the one before her, Qi Qiming was talking to her with his head tilted and one hand on her shoulder. It looked like the two of them were being affectionate.

"Nonsense! This isn't real! How dare you frame me? Where did you get these pictures! Where!?"

Gu Lingsha's expression sank. Her beautiful eyes were furious. Instantly, she tore those pictures to shreds and threw it at Mu Yuchen!

"I'm just beating someone at their own game, Miss Gu. Why are you so worried?"

On the side, Ah Mo held her down as he chuckled coldly and took the folder Mu Yuchen handed him. He was not gentle at all as he let go of Gu Lingsha.

"This is rubbish! Uncle Qi and I are innocent. How dare you recklessly smear our names!? Mu Yuchen, if you dare start rumors, I won't let go of you! I definitely won't!"

Gu Lingsha's eyes widened and were red as she looked at Mu Yuchen through gritted teeth!

If these pictures were leaked, forget about her reputation being destroyed. Even Qi Qiming would be affected, and everyone knew he was currently fighting to the death with Wang Qin now. He had finally gotten the upper hand. If these were to be leaked, Qi Kai's shares would probably be affected!

This man was straight up cruel!

He went big once he gunned for it!

Mu Yuchen did not care about Gu Lingsha's anger at all. He smiled with an apathetic expression, and elegantly fixed his slightly wrinkled sleeve. "Su Nan's innocent. You thought that Su Nan pushed you because you were dizzy. Those policemen saw it wrongly. Tomorrow, I want to see the police revoke the case. Otherwise, you know that I can do far worse than this. I believe that with Qi Qiming's capabilities, he can definitely pacify this without a sound."

"You're threatening me!" Gu Lingsha clenched her fists tightly as she said through gritted teeth.

Mu Yuchen turned away nonchalantly with a smile. "That's right. You can think so. Go and tell Qi Qiming, or perhaps that person that has been manipulating you in the dark so that they can play the game, and I would play with you, but they have to know the rules. If they don't, I can teach them a lesson!" he said, then slowly walked down the stairs. He looked at Gu Lingsha who had fallen on the stairs with her fists clenched tightly. Smiling nonchalantly, he then walked past her while a black-suited bodyguard quickly went up with an umbrella.

Just as Mu Yuchen's figure was about to vanish in the rain, Gu Lingsha suddenly shouted at his back, "Mu Yuchen! Back then, was it your idea to let Lingtian stay?"

Mu Yuchen did not slow down. The one who answered indifferently her was Ah Mo instead. "What do you think? Do you think I was really willing to try marrying you for three months? Are you worthy?"

"What do you mean I'm not worthy?! Mu Lingmo, you're just a lowly orphan. If you can marry Mu Lingshi, why can't I be a proper heiress compared to you? It's best if you consider your words when you speak. The ironic thing is Mu Yuchen even spoke about rules! Do you understand them?"

Gu Lingsha could not handle such provocation. Even an outstanding man like Qi Feng idolized her. While Lingtian took extremely good care of her, here she was being loathed. The rage and dissatisfaction were clearly hard to stop.

"You'd better go back and discuss with Qi Qiming how to pacify this matter. Otherwise, I'm afraid that tomorrow you will see those unknown stories about you and Qi Qiming in all the papers and magazines..."

Ah Mo pretended he did not hear her as he grinned coldly and took a picture out from the folder before tossing it at Gu Lingsha. "We learned this from you. Master says he's honored that he had caught the essence and used it on you. Well, the effects should be great."

Then, Ah Mo followed Mu Yuchen.

Inside the cold booth, Gu Lingsha was left in a pathetic state. He picked up the picture that fell before her to study it. Then, her eyes instantly turned cold, and her pale face could not conceal a pained expression. The chill she felt all over was mixed with intense pain. She could not help but feel dazed.

She held her little face in anguish and the suffering that suppressed in her chest almost flooded out.

All these years, not only had she suffered the pain of loss, but she even had many nightmares. Every time she closed her eyes, she would see that scene of the badly mutilated body that flashed in her mind.

The instant the car had flown out, Mu Lingtian jumped to her and protected her with his body. Next, a splash of red sprinkled across her face...

Those broken scenes kept on getting interweaved in her mind. With that suffocating fear of a near-death experience, she still had lingering fears. She would always be awoken by those nightmares at night. She would hear Mu Lingtian's painful cries in her nightmares, screaming for her to save him, and her poor child, and Wei Wei...

The more Gu Lingsha thought about it, the more she was afraid. She shrunk into a fetal position, engulfed by the hazy rain, and with the sound of the river lapping against the banks, she almost broke down!

All of this was Mu Yuchen's fault!

Why did she have to suffer from all of this pain? Why could he continue living peacefully and happily?

When Mu Yuchen reached the car, several sources of light came from the quiet path ahead. The strong lights came closer as there was a loud screeching of brakes.

"Master!" Ah Mo came forward and stood before Mu Yuchen.

Mu Yuchen just looked at the cars as he squinted.

Soon, he could see the two black cars with the help of the dim street lamps. Ah Mo tensed up as he glanced back at the bodyguards. The four of them surrounded Mu Yuchen as they looked at the cars vigilantly.

The car lights were left switched on. Mu Yuchen waved and signaled Ah Mo who looked forward alertly before glancing back at him. "Master, it's dangerous!"

"It's alright." Mu Yuchen stepped forward and looked calmly at the person walking towards them.

...

"Master, it's Qi Qiming!"

Ah Mo frowned the moment he saw who was coming. "They are here for Gu Lingsha!"

Mu Yuchen did not say anything. He just looked at Qi Qiming as he came closer. A smile spread across his face when Qi Qiming was roughly five steps away from him. "What a coincidence to see you here, CEO Qi. It's truly a pleasure."

Qi Qiming's eyes darkened. "Pleasure? I don't think so! Chairman Mu, you have the interest to stay out in the rain, huh? The hospital called me in the middle of the night, informing me that you took my people away without my permission. Isn't that a little rude? Ms. Gu is a VIP of the Qi family. I have to be responsible if anything happens to her."

"We're just old friends reuniting. How can you say that?"

Mu Yuchen smiled. "I can see that CEO Qi is concerned about Ms. Gu. Is there going to be any celebration in the Qi family? Please let me know if there is. No matter what, Qi Kai and Glory World are partners now. I'll definitely prepare a gift for you."

Mu Yuchen gave Qi Qiming an elegant nod, but before Qi Qiming could reply, he continued, "It's getting late. The scenery around here is great. Please help yourself, CEO Qi!"

He then went into the car. Ah Mo and the others hopped into the car swiftly as well.

Qi Qiming watched as the car drive away. He only realized the meaning of Mu Yuchen's words moments later. His expression darkened as he said coldly, "Cheeky brat! Go and take a look at Ms. Gu quickly!"

"Yes, CEO Qi!" the two bodyguards replied before walking towards the sheltered booth.

A while later, the two of them came back with a weak Gu Lingsha.

Gu Lingsha struggled out of their grip when she arrived before Qi Qiming. Although her outfit was completely drenched, it could not cover her stunning beauty.

"Lingsha, are you alright?" Qi Qiming looked at Gu Lingsha with concern.

Gu Lingsha shook her head as she put on a bitter smile. "I'm sorry, Uncle Qi. I've made you worried. I'm fine..."

Before she could finish her sentence, cold wind invaded her lungs and she started hacking profusely. Qi Qiming glanced at the bodyguard beside him, and the bodyguard quickly went into the car to grab a blanket and put over Gu Lingsha.

"I'll make sure Mu Yuchen pays for this! You haven't fully recovered yet. Get in the car now. I can't face your parents if you condition gets worse!" Qi Qiming's eyes looked concerned.

Gu Lingsha endured the surrounding cold and the pain on her shoulder. She took a deep breath and nodded. "Okay, thank you, Uncle Qi!" She then quickly boarded the car.

Qi Qiming ordered the chauffeur to increase the temperature of the air conditioning before they moved.

Qi Qiming turned towards Gu Lingsha and asked, "What did Mu Yuchen talk to you about?"

"Nothing much. Please don't worry about it. He just asked me about the car accident five years ago! Lingtian's death must've been a big impact on him. I heard he never gave up searching for Qi Feng and me! Moreover, I heard that he went abroad after that accident and only returned to City Z last year."

"I'm sure it's uncomfortable for him. I know he has been tracking me from a while ago. He found your tracks because of my carelessness. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been found so quickly." Qi Qiming blamed himself.

Gu Lingsha shook her head and gave Qi Qiming a grateful glance. "You don't have to blame yourself, Uncle Qi. I decided to come back anyway. It's all good now. By the way, how're Qi Feng and Wei Wei?"

"Things are pretty tough lately and I can't go to see them personally. I got a call yesterday. Wei Wei got admitted into the hospital again. I'm sure it'll be fine with Qi Feng by her side, but she asked for you when she woke up." Qi Qiming sighed.

Gu Lingsha's face turned pale as she seemed heartbroken. "It's all my fault. I'll find a way to go and see her again after her condition has stabilized."

Qi Qiming nodded as his expression looked grim. "It'll be fine with Xiao Feng there. It's a quiet place and I'm sure it'll help with the recovery. It's about time for Xiao Feng's checkup too. The chances of his recovery depend on this. Wang Qin has been keeping an eye on me, so I can't get away. It'll be extremely disadvantageous for Xiao Feng if she finds out about him. I'm afraid I'll be forced to stay in City Z for a while. You shouldn't take any reckless action as well. Mu Yuchen is keeping an eye on you, so be careful."

"I know. Don't worry, Uncle Qi! I hope there's a chance this time. Otherwise..." Gu Lingsha's eyes were filled with pain. "Otherwise, I really don't know what else to do! Qi Feng is a prideful person. It's been very difficult for him to get through all these years, and with Wei Wei's condition..."

"Alright, don't feel too sad about it. Mu Yuchen will taste suffering some day. Some day!" Qi Qiming patted Gu Lingsha on the shoulder and comforted her.

Gu Lingsha took a deep breath and nodded as she suppressed the pain and bitterness deep inside her. She teared up slightly as she looked at the rain outside the car window.

"Every time I think about the pain and struggle both Wei Wei and Qi Feng are going through, I feel like a knife is slicing through my heart. It's horrible. Lingtian passed away. How can he live his happy life like this?"

Qi Qiming's expression darkened as he spoke in a heavy tone, "It's been tough for you guys over the years."

"Uncle Qi, forget about Su Nan. Let's leave her alone," Gu Lingsha said suddenly moments later.

"Leave her alone? Why? It's such a rare chance! You underestimated Xi Xiaye's place in Mu Yuchen's heart. He won't have it easy if we give his woman a hard time. Didn't you see that Mu Yuchen abandoned his work there and rushed back immediately?" Qi Qiming put on a cold smile.

"Uncle Qi, just who is this Xi Xiaye? How is she able to influence a cold person like Mu Yuchen this much? I thought Mu Yuchen would never lay his eyes on any woman! I found out from Yue Hai that Mu Yuchen put in a lot of effort for her. Take Qi Kai's subsidiary company, Yueying Culture Media company as an example. That's his work, isn't it?"

Gu Lingsha only knew Xi Xiaye was Mu Yuchen's wife. She thought she knew enough about her so-called ex-fiancè!

No ordinary woman could move such a cold person's heart. His two best friends were similar to him as they never took women seriously. Only women like Mu Lingshi and Su Chen's sister, Su Yu, could pique their interest a little. That was why she disliked Su Chen and Zhou Zimo.

She had come into contact with Xi Xiaye the other day. Sure, she had an imposing manner, but so what? She was just another decoration!

"Don't look down on Xi Xiaye! That was my negligence. I should've at least told you about Mu Yuchen's condition in the past few years. Xi Xiaye is the daughter of City Z's ex-mayor. Her father is Xi Mushan, and her mother is a professor at University A. The CEO of Yueying, Xi Xinyi, is her sister from a different mother. The Xi family was still well and alive before she married Mu Yuchen. She's currently the Planning Director of Glory World. Mu Yinan recognized her ability, and she proved her mettle by getting to this position at such a young age."

Qi Qiming knew about Xi Xiaye from Yue Hai. He was not paying any attention to Xi Xiaye as all his focus was placed on Mu Yuchen!

"Although I've never dealt with her before, I can only say that she's not ordinary at all judging by how much attention Wang Qin is giving her lately. On the other hand, Mu Yuchen's attention towards her is really odd. Moreover, she's pregnant with his child now!"

"I know, Uncle Qi. I'll keep an eye on her. Moreover, Lei seems to be concerned about her as well. I'm really worried Lei will turn on us for her sake. As for Aunt Wang, it looks like the misunderstanding between the two of you is getting worse. I'm really worried. Lei is a nice guy. He longed for your love too, Uncle Qi. If possible, I hope you can spare more time for him so that..."

"It's Wang Qin's fault, isn't it? Qi Lei has never thought of me as a father, so it's time for him to suffer! You don't have to worry about him. If he's at least half as understanding as Xiao Feng, it'll be easier for me! He's just like his mom, going against me about everything. Huh, what an unfilial child!"

Qi Qiming's expression darkened further when Qi Lei was brought up.

"Don't be angry, Uncle Qi. Qi Lei is still young. I'm sure he'll change one day. You have to treat Lei better so that Aunt Wang won't always be in conflict with you... Alright, we shouldn't talk about these things now! Please inform the police tomorrow that I remembered I fell off the staircase accidentally and that she didn't push me." Gu Lingsha quickly changed the topic when she noticed Qi Qiming was getting unhappy.

Qi Qiming frowned, but Gu Lingsha continued as he was about to say something, "Su Nan is in a really tough spot. Just think that you're acting as a kind deed for Wei Wei's sake. I pity her since her husband is in such a state after all."

Qi Qiming nodded. "I'll do as you wish then."

...

The car drove past quickly in the night and arrived at Maple Residence a while later.

Mu Yuchen got out of the car and straightened his outfit a little before locking the car and heading into the house.

He saw that the lights in the living room were still on as he entered the house. It must be her.

As expected, the TV in the living room was still on and Xi Xiaye was switching channels with the remote control as she sat on the sofa. She turned her head over when she heard the sound of the door opening.

"You're back!"

When she was getting up, her hand slipped and she almost slipped back onto the sofa. He quickly rushed over and gave her a hand. His expression was strained as he scolded her, "Be careful! Stop being so clumsy when you're pregnant!"

There was some sweat on his forehead as Xi Xiaye laughed. "Don't worry. I'm not that weak! I heard that a lot of women in rural areas still work hard even when their due date is near."

"That's because they are healthy and hardly get sick, but how can you compare your frail body to theirs? You've become so skinny in just two months." Mu Yuchen stared at her and helped her to sit down. His frantic tone calmed down as he touched her little face.

She smacked his hand away before taking off his windbreaker for him. "I'm not that weak. It's fortunate enough that I'm still healthy. Where did you go? How did you get yourself all wet?"

"I just walked around. Did the little guy do anything to you today? Let me see..."