“What did she say?” Gu Wenlin’s face was grim.
“She said… she said Ruan Tong is only acting so recklessly because she’s relying on the child in her belly… If… if the child in her belly were gone, what would she have to be so arrogant about…”
By the end, Gu Qin’s voice grew softer and softer, until it was nearly inaudible even to herself.
“What!?”
Wu Minzhen widened her eyes in shock, looking at Gu Qin in disbelief.
Gu Wenlin’s face flushed red with anger as well, his rage seeming on the verge of exploding at any moment.
Bang—
The door was kicked open from the outside.
Gu Bai walked in with a cold, dark expression, his gaze sharp and menacing as he stared at Gu Qin. “Repeat what you just said.”
Gu Qin had always been afraid of Gu Bai, and seeing his terrifying appearance now, she immediately began to tremble. “Second sister-in-law… Second sister-in-law wanted me to lure Ruan Tong out, then find someone to… get rid of her child!”
It was clear that the “get rid of” in Xu Yan’s words didn’t mean finding a doctor—it meant having someone take brutal, direct action!
If what Gu Qin said was true, then Daniu might very well be the accomplice Xu Yan had found.
The fury in Gu Bai’s heart had reached a point that was almost impossible to contain.
Judging by what had happened today, it wasn’t just about getting rid of the child in Ruan Tong’s belly—they had also intended to violate her!
Gu Bai turned around angrily and strode straight toward Gu Rong’s room.
The elderly couple had never seen their son so enraged before. Exchanging a glance, they hurried after him. At that moment, no one had any attention to spare for Gu Qin, who was trembling nearby.
Only after everyone had left the room did Gu Qin collapse to the floor, wrapping her arms around herself.
So terrifying! Fourth Brother just now was too terrifying!
Thank goodness… thank goodness she hadn’t listened to Xu Yan!
“Gu Rong, Xu Yan, get out here right now!” Gu Bai roared.
He had once been a soldier, and his voice was deep and resonant, filling the courtyard and echoing for a long time.
“What are you yelling about in the middle of the night? Trying to summon a ghost or something!?” Xu Yan retorted irritably from inside the room.
Gu Rong hastily grabbed the clothes beside him and started putting them on. “Alright, hurry up and get dressed. I told you it was still too early, but you wouldn’t listen!”
Xu Yan rolled her eyes in annoyance, threw on an outer garment, and opened the door without even fastening it.
As soon as she opened the door, Gu Rong, who was still in the middle of getting dressed, was immediately exposed. He glared furiously at the person at the door, gritting his teeth. “You shameless woman, I still have some dignity to uphold!”
“Who cares about dignity as long as we can have a child?” Xu Yan retorted, hands on her hips, looking down her nose at Gu Bai. “What do you want with me!?”
Gu Bai pressed his lips tightly together, saying nothing.
Gu Wenlin and Wu Minzhen, standing nearby, could hardly bear to look at Xu Yan in this state. At the same time, they felt a pang of anxiety for her.
Even though Gu Bai was currently limping, with his skills, if he were to get serious, no one would be able to stop him.
“Well? Speak up! Are you mute!?” Xu Yan, whose “good time” had been interrupted, was fuming.
Just then, Gu Rong, now fully dressed, scurried out. “Fourth Brother, what did you need us for… Ah!”
A gust of wind swept past, and the next second, Gu Rong was already on the ground…
Without a word, Gu Bai threw a punch directly at Gu Rong’s face.
That one punch was enough to give Gu Rong a concussion.
He saw stars before his eyes, his ears ringing, without even a chance to cry out for mercy.
Xu Yan, standing nearby, was startled and quickly moved to help Gu Rong up.
Gu Bai turned his head, his gaze icy cold: “Take one more step forward, and I don’t care if you’re a woman—I’ll hit you too!”
Xu Yan immediately froze in place.
At the same time, she was puzzled.
What’s wrong with Gu Bai?
Could it be that Daniu actually succeeded? So Gu Bai’s anger is directed at the two of them?
“Gu Lao Si, you’re really something! If you’re so capable, why don’t you go defend the country! You’re only tough at home! All you know how to do is bully your Second Brother!”
Gu Rong gritted his teeth in pain, and for a moment, he spoke without thinking, letting whatever came to mind spill out!
These words undoubtedly struck a deep, painful chord in Gu Bai’s heart.
That mission, those scenes, instantly flooded his mind.
An extremely dangerous aura suddenly made Gu Rong freeze. He covered his face and looked up, about to say something, but saw a flash of dark, bloodthirsty fury in Gu Bai’s eyes, followed by a fierce gust of wind aimed at Gu Rong once again.
A flicker of fear crossed Gu Rong’s face. He instinctively tried to dodge, but Gu Bai moved too fast—there was no avoiding it.
“Ah—” Gu Rong felt such intense pain that his whole body twisted in agony.
The dark, cruel aura emanating from Gu Bai was too terrifying. No one present dared to step in to stop the fight; instead, they all took a few steps back.
Oh my god! Someone, help! Gu Bai is killing someone! Xu Yan snapped out of it and immediately began wailing loudly.
Her loud cries quickly drew the neighbors over.
Some peeked through cracks in the door, others climbed onto walls. In no time, the area around the Gu family’s home was crowded with villagers eager to watch the commotion.
But Gu Bai, with the darkness and turmoil he had suppressed for so long now erupting, couldn’t stop himself.
He kept beating Gu Rong, who curled up on the ground, clutching his head.
“Gu Bai!”
Suddenly, a clear voice pierced the night sky, and the surrounding noise instantly fell silent.
The next moment, a small figure rushed over. Ignoring Gu Bai’s frenzied state, she wrapped her arms tightly around his waist.
“Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother, it’s okay, it’s okay!” Ruan Tong looked up at him, her voice soft and gentle: “Fourth Brother, it’s all over now, all over.”
That warm, soothing voice instantly calmed the violent rage in Gu Bai’s heart, gradually soothing his frayed nerves and restoring his rationality.
He looked down at the frail young woman in his arms and pulled her close, embracing her. “You’re awake?”
Ruan Tong nodded: “It’s just my old ailment acting up. Don’t worry.”
Gu Bai rubbed her head, his voice low and heavy: “As long as you’re okay.”
The next moment, he lifted his head, his gentle gaze instantly turning sharp. “My wife may be fine, but this matter isn’t over so easily!”
With that, he shielded Ruan Tong behind him and looked down coldly at the person curled up on the ground, his gaze as icy as if he were staring at a pile of lifeless objects. “Second Brother, do you know why I hit you? Because you deserved it!”
“You can’t even control your own woman—what use are you!”
These words left Gu Rong utterly confused.
He instinctively glanced at Xu Yan and, seeing her guilty expression, understood.
That troublemaking woman has provoked Lao Si again!
“Lao Si, you’ve already hit him. Let’s talk this out calmly!” Wu Minzhen stepped forward at the right moment to mediate.
Ruan Tong gave Wu Minzhen a reassuring look, then asked Gu Bai: “Fourth Brother, do you know something?”
Gu Bai said coldly, “Xu Yan, will you confess yourself, or shall I speak for you?”
“What is there to say? Stop slandering people here!” Xu Yan panicked a little. “Your wife was improper and ran off with another man herself. Who are you trying to smear now?”