Сhарtеr 23: Sоmeone Веhind Su Manjing
“Тhere’s nо оnе еlsе аround nоw. Теll mе, what’s reаlly going on with yоu?” Du Lеrou glаnсеd sidеwаys аt hеr, hеr eyеs сleаrly convеying thаt she shouldn’t evеn think abоut trying tо fоol her.
“Givе me a momеnt tо gаthеr my thoughts.” Su Nuаnnuаn lоwеred her gаze slightlу.
“Alright, if yоu don’t want tо talk abоut it, then don’t. I’ll takе уоu to thе hоspital.” Seеing her likе this, Du Lеrou felt things сouldn’t be thаt simplе. Соmbined with whаt hapрened lаst timе, thе hidden agenda was obvious.
“No nееd, it’s not that serious.” Su Nuаnnuаn had spent а wеek in the hospital last time, and now she avoided it whenever possible. The smell of disinfectant was too strong, and her nose was particularly sensitive to such pungent odors.
“Protest denied.” Du Lerou stepped on the gas and drove straight to the hospital.
“It’s so late, let’s not make a fuss.” Su Nuannuan rubbed her nose—the smell was truly overwhelming.
“Listen to me. By the way, didn’t you say you were hospitalized last time? With your health, did the doctor say there was nothing wrong?” Du Lerou looked her up and down.
Du Lerou’s question caught Su Nuannuan off guard. Could it be? Yes! Chen Lin had mentioned that this toxin could lie dormant in the body for two to three months, with no visible symptoms on the surface. Could it be that even blood tests couldn’t detect it?
There was a conspiracy here! Could Su Manjing’s influence really stretch that far? Bribing doctors? But Su Manjing wasn’t that powerful, was she? She remembered that private hospital belonged to the Gu family. How could she bribe anyone in Gu Jinghuai’s hospital?
At this thought, Su Nuannuan’s expression darkened. Could there be another hand behind this, pushing things forward? Who could it be?
“Rourou, let’s go home.” Su Nuannuan grabbed Du Lerou’s hand and started walking back.
“But we’re already at the hospital. Let’s at least get checked…” Before Du Lerou could finish, Su Nuannuan stopped her.
“Let’s go. We’ll talk at home.” Su Nuannuan lowered her eyes, her deep pupils icy cold beneath.
Seeing her serious expression, Du Lerou didn’t ask anything else for the rest of the way.
Inside the apartment.
“Nuannuan, did you discover something else?” Du Lerou couldn’t wait to ask as soon as they entered the apartment.
“I suspect someone is behind Su Manjing. That private hospital belongs to the Gu family. If their influence has reached even the Gu family, the person behind this definitely isn’t simple.” Su Nuannuan felt a wave of fear. Thankfully, Du Lerou had mentioned it earlier, or she might have died again without ever knowing why.
“Someone behind Su Manjing? Are you suspecting the Gu family?” Du Lerou’s expression darkened. The Gu family was the top power in City B. If it really was them, Su Nuannuan would truly be in danger.
“It’s unlikely to be the Gu family. Gu Jinghuai wouldn’t go so far as to target me.” Gu Jinghuai knew about Li Beixiao’s feelings for her. If she really died, Li Beixiao would hate him forever.
“How can you be so sure it’s not him? Then who is it? Who has the power to meddle in the Gu family’s hospital?”
Du Lerou’s question echoed Su Nuannuan’s own doubts. If it wasn’t the Gu family, then who? Who hated her so much? Who had that kind of power? So far, she could only think of one person.
“Could it be him?” A figure flashed through Su Nuannuan’s mind.
“Who? Do you know who it is?” Du Lerou looked at Su Nuannuan inquisitively.
“Ah, oh, I was wondering if it might be the person who gave me the medicine last time.” Su Nuannuan lowered her gaze slightly.”Should we call the police?” Du Lerou felt the situation was getting more and more complicated.
“No, absolutely not. Rourou, I have a handle on this matter. I’ll go to Beijing tomorrow to see my teacher and get checked out while I’m there. Don’t worry! If anything happens, I’ll tell you right away.”
A cold glint flashed in Su Nuannuan’s downcast eyes. The first person she thought of wasn’t the man with Su Manjing; her first thought was Bo Yunshen.
If it really was the Bo family, then it all made sense. Bo Yunshen had never liked her much—it was that way in her past life, and it was still that way in this one. She couldn’t understand what she had ever done to provoke him.
“Are you really sure it’s nothing? Should I go with you tomorrow?” Du Lerou looked at her with concern.
“No need. Let’s not talk about this anymore. What’s going on between you and Lu Chen?” Du Lerou was taken aback, not expecting her to remember to ask about that.
“Nothing much. We’re not very familiar.” Du Lerou couldn’t even bring herself to look at Su Nuannuan.
“With that guilty look on your face, it’s obvious something’s going on.” Su Nuannuan teased, staring at Du Lerou.
“You’re one to talk! What about you and Li Beixiao? Weren’t you terrified of him? Yesterday, you were practically glued to him!” Du Lerou crossed her arms, turning the tables.
“Was it that obvious? Was I really glued to him?” Su Nuannuan recalled the scene and realized she had indeed been quite close.
“Nuannuan, do you like Li Beixiao?” Seeing her shy expression, Du Lerou made a guess.
“Yes, I do.” Su Nuannuan didn’t hide it from Du Lerou.
“Really? But didn’t you used to dislike him? I remember you were scared of him. Didn’t you say your personalities clashed?” Du Lerou felt something was off.
“I was young and foolish back then. I didn’t understand how good he is.” A slight smile curved Su Nuannuan’s lips. Just thinking about Li Beixiao made her feel happy.
“His good points? Tell me, what’s so good about him?” Du Lerou looked at her mischievously.
“Ahem, I’m tired today. I’m going to sleep. Same as always—you take the sofa, I take the bed.” Su Nuannuan quickly slipped into the room and shut the door.
“Su Nuannuan, this is my house,” Du Lerou reminded her, annoyed.
Leaning against the door, Su Nuannuan’s heart pounded wildly. It was all Rourou’s fault for asking such questions. Ugh! My thoughts are tainted now.
Wait, wasn’t I the one who asked Rourou first? Ah, Du Lerou tricked me. Fine, I’ll let her off today. I’ll ask her properly another time about how she met Lu Chen.
The night was deep and quiet, with countless lights glowing in the darkness.
Li Beixiao, however, was in an extremely foul mood. A newspaper lay discarded on the table, and the floor was littered with shattered glass.
As expected, all the tenderness was an illusion. She had deceived him again. One moment he was lost in her gentleness, and the next, reality slapped him hard across the face.
“Darling, you’ve deceived me again. I don’t want to wait any longer.” Beneath the hair covering his eyes, Li Beixiao’s gaze was filled with rage.
Liu Tezhu watched the gloomy aura radiating from President Li and shivered. Why did Miss Su keep tormenting the CEO like this?
“President Li, perhaps it’s a misunderstanding. You know how paparazzi love to fabricate stories. I’ll investigate immediately to see who’s spreading rumors.” This was the first time Liu Tezhu had seen Li Beixiao so angry. The sheer hostility emanating from him was terrifying.”No need. Since my little sweetheart is being so disobedient, go prepare to announce Su Nuannuan’s death.”
A lifeless chill emanated from Li Beixiao’s profound gaze. Since you’re being so naughty, my treasure, I’ll have no choice but to hide you away. Once hidden, you’ll be mine alone.
“Mr. Li, are you really going to do that?”
Liu Tezhu looked at Li Beixiao with concern. Su Nuannuan was the cherished treasure of the Su family, and she had four older brothers above her. Although the Su family couldn’t compare to their own Li family in the capital, if this were to blow up, the situation would be difficult to contain.