Su Hua stepped out of the house.

She settled into the car, pulled on the seatbelt, and fastened it securely.

Gu Beixian, whom she hadn't seen for a few days, seemed to have lost some weight. His already profound features were now even sharper, his handsome brows and eyes making it hard to look away.

Su Hua realized she was still deeply in love with him, unable to forget him at all.

"Here, a gift for starting your new job," Gu Beixian handed her an exquisite deep blue velvet jewelry box.

Su Hua took it and opened the box.

Inside was a white jade carving of "Weng Zhong."

Weng Zhong was a famous talismanic jade carving since ancient times.

The jade figure stood in a long robe, its facial features and attire outlined with simple lines, the carving straightforward and robust.

The jade was warm, elegant, and crystal clear, a top-quality piece among jades.

Holding the jewelry box, Su Hua turned her head to look at him, her smile light, "Why are you giving me such a valuable gift?"

Gu Beixian smiled faintly, gazing into her eyes, "You restore ancient paintings and calligraphy, and you inevitably come into contact with things from ancient tombs. It's good to wear something that wards off evil. Here, let me put it on for you."

He picked up the jade carving and placed it around Su Hua's neck.

As his fingers gathered her hair, the tips inadvertently brushed against her neck.

The cool touch sent a shiver down her skin, and her heart trembled along with it.

She had always been sensitive to his touch.

Thinking about their current relationship, Su Hua felt a sourness in her heart and forced a smile, "Don't give me anything in the future."

It was too easy for her to misunderstand, to think that he still had feelings for her.

She would inevitably overthink and even crave more.

With his long fingers resting on the steering wheel, Gu Beixian spoke lightly, "It's just a small jade carving, don't dwell on it."

He started the car.

***

Half an hour later, they arrived at the Gu Family's old house.

As soon as they entered, Mrs. Gu, the white-haired Elderly lady hurried over, trembling.

She embraced Su Hua, "Oh, my dear, I've missed you so much these past few days!"

Su Hua felt that the Elderly lady's behavior today was a bit exaggerated.

Usually, she carried herself with noble dignity.

Su Hua asked with a smile, "Grandma, did you need to see me for something important?"

The Elderly lady took her hand and glanced at Gu Beixian, "Let's eat first, then we'll talk."

The meal was sumptuously prepared, a table full of delicacies.

The Elderly lady kept serving Su Hua.

She looked at her with a beaming smile, "Three years ago, I chose a wife for Beixian from all over the city. Among the many girls' photos that were sent, I picked you at first sight. You have a clear brow and bright eyes, a lustrous earlobe; you have the look of a woman who brings prosperity to her husband. Sure enough, after Beixian married you, his leg healed in just two years, and the company has been doing better and better."

Suddenly, the Elderly lady covered her mouth and started coughing violently.

Su Hua quickly helped her by patting her back.

After the coughing fit, the Elderly lady clutched her hand, "You are such a perfect child, gentle and quiet, hardworking and loyal. When Beixian couldn't stand on his leg for those two years, he was so irritable that many caregivers and servants couldn't stand it and left, but you never abandoned him. If it weren't for you helping him through the hard times, he might have been ruined for life."

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With that, she burst into tears.

Su Hua hurriedly took a tissue to wipe her tears.

Gu Beixian's hand tightened around his chopsticks, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

The Elderly lady glanced at him and gasped, "Now, I have only one wish left. I hope you and Beixian will be happy together and quickly give me a great-grandson."

Su Hua awkwardly glanced at Gu Beixian.

It seemed he hadn't told the Elderly lady about their impending divorce.

The Elderly lady's voice grew weaker, "I'm old, and who knows when I'll pass away. If I could see your child born before I die, I would die content."

Su Hua's nose tingled, and she hurriedly said, "Grandma, you will live a long and healthy life."

"I know my own body best, an eighty-year-old skeleton." The Elderly lady clutched her chest and struggled to stand up, "I feel uncomfortable in my chest, I need to lie down for a while."

Su Hua quickly helped her to the bedroom.

As they neared the bedroom door, the Elderly lady suddenly turned back to Gu Beixian, "From tonight on, you two stay here. When Little Su is pregnant, you can move back."

Gu Beixian was about to speak.

The Elderly lady hobbled into the bedroom, her back bent and trembling.

Su Hua carefully supported her, afraid of hurting her with too much force.

After lying down on the bed, the Elderly lady held her hand and whispered, "I know you've moved back to your parents' house. Don't worry, with me here, this marriage won't end. Beixian is filial, he will listen to me."

"But..."

"There are no buts. That Chu Suosuo can only share good times, not hardships. Such a heartless and ungrateful person doesn't deserve to enter our Gu Family's door."

Su Hua paused and said, "Grandma, should I call a doctor to come and check on you?"

"No need, I'm old and full of ailments, doctors are of no use. Go and eat, close the door for me."

"Alright, then rest well."

As soon as Su Hua left, the Elderly lady sat up from the bed, her spirit completely different from her previous weakness.

Su Hua returned to the dining table.

The Old Master picked up the tongs and served her a roasted lamb leg, "Little Su, eat while it's hot."

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Su Hua put on disposable gloves and started nibbling on it.

Gu Beixian looked up at the Old Master, "Grandpa, the last time I saw Grandma, she was quite robust. How did she become so weak so quickly?"

The Old Master sighed heavily, "That's how it is when you get old. One second you're full of life, the next you might be six feet under. You two must take good care of each other and not upset her."

Gu Beixian's handsome face grew solemn.

After dinner, the two returned to the guest bedroom.

As soon as the door closed, Su Hua asked, "What do we do? Are we really going to live here?"

Gu Beixian's brow furrowed, and he loosened his tie, "Grandma's health is like this, she can't take any shocks. Let's stay for a few days and then talk about it."

Su Hua looked back at the bed behind her, "How are we going to sleep with just one bed?"

Gu Beixian's lips curved slightly, "Sleep with your eyes closed."

Su Hua was a bit anxious, "I'm not joking with you, I'm serious."

Gu Beixian leisurely took off his wristwatch and tossed it onto the bedside table, saying, "You go take a shower first, then I'll go after."

"Alright."

Su Hua went to the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth, then quickly took a shower.

She came back to switch with Gu Beixian.

Lying in bed, she couldn't sleep, her mind racing with thoughts. They were about to divorce, yet still sleeping in the same bed, what was going on?

Suddenly, Gu Beixian's phone on the bedside table rang.

Su Hua didn't like to touch his privacy, so she let it ring.

It rang twice and then stopped.

Not long after, her phone also rang.

Su Hua glanced at the caller ID, it was an unfamiliar number.

After answering, a coquettish female voice came through, "Sister Su Hua, is Brother Beixian with you?"

"May I ask who's speaking?"

The woman paused for a second and said, "I'm his sister."

Su Hua thought it was one of Gu Beixian's cousins, so she said, "He's taking a shower, I'll have him call you back when he's out."

"Okay, thank you."

After the shower, Gu Beixian came out without clothes, just a towel wrapped around his waist, holding a towel to dry his hair.

His broad shoulders and long legs, his physique was exceptionally superior.

His abdominal muscles were clearly defined, strong and powerful, with beautiful muscle lines.

Under the orange light, he exuded a breathtaking charm.

Su Hua's heart thumped wildly, her ears burning as if scorched by flames, turning red in an instant.

She turned her head away, avoiding his gaze, and said softly, "One of your sisters called you just now, you should call her back."

Gu Beixian hummed softly, walked to the bedside table, picked up his phone, and looked at it.

He walked out.

When he came back, his handsome face was as dark as water, and he asked coldly, "Did you do it on purpose?"

Su Hua was taken aback, "What?"

"Suosuo attempted suicide. What did you say to her?"

Her mind went blank!

After a few seconds, Su Hua found her voice again, "I didn't know she was Chu Suosuo. She said she was your sister, I thought she was one of your cousins, so I told her you were taking a shower."

Gu Beixian's face was cold, he opened the wardrobe, took out clothes, and started to dress.

After getting dressed, he strode out.

The Old Master heard the noise and came out to ask, "Where are you going in the middle of the night?"

Gu Beixian said gravely, "I have something to take care of."

"What is it?"

"Suosuo is in the hospital, I'm going to see her."

The Old Master raised his voice to Su Hua inside the guest bedroom, "Little Su, you go with him!"

The Old Master was decisive, his word was law.

Su Hua couldn't defy him and replied, "Yes, Grandpa."

After getting dressed, she left with Gu Beixian.

As the car passed an intersection.

Su Hua said, "Just drop me off at any hotel."

Gu Beixian, his hand on the steering wheel, didn't look at her, "Let's go together, you can explain to Suosuo."

Su Hua felt a blockage in her chest.

Although she was quiet and unassuming, she had her own bottom line.

It wasn't her fault, what was there to explain?

Sensing her displeasure, Gu Beixian freed one hand to ruffle her hair, his voice gentle, "Suosuo has severe depression, consider it a favor to me."

An hour later.

The two arrived at Chu Suosuo's hospital room.

She had just had her stomach pumped, lying on the hospital bed, extremely pale, her hair a mess, and her body under the blanket thin and frail.

When Su Hua saw her face clearly, she was shocked!