Su Hua's heart sharply ached, as if something had seized it, causing unbearable discomfort.

She really wanted to tell him, "Let's not divorce, let's stay together."

But then she remembered what Gu Aoting had said, that the reason he chose her to be Gu Beixian's wife was because Chu Suosuo had gone abroad, and she just happened to look like her.

She could be her, or any other woman who resembled Chu Suosuo.

In an instant, Su Hua felt she wasn't that important.

Any woman who spent three years with Gu Beixian, day and night, would be someone he couldn't bear to part with.

Like raising a kitten or a puppy that suddenly goes missing, one would certainly feel sad for a while, but it wouldn't take long to forget.

Occasionally remembering would only bring a sigh.

Su Hua restrained her tears from falling, gently stroked his chin, and said with a smile, "It's getting late, you should head back."

Gu Beixian held her hand, "I'll walk you downstairs."

Su Hua didn't refuse.

The two got out of the car and walked into the residential area.

The night breeze was slightly intoxicating, the shadows of the trees swayed, and the crescent moon hung in the sky like a wound.

The short distance was walked at a very slow pace.

Their shadows, elongated and thinned by the pale streetlights, appeared so solitary despite being in pairs.

Neither of them spoke.

At times like this, anything said seemed superfluous.

When they reached the bottom of the building and Su Hua's figure had completely disappeared, Gu Beixian turned and left.

Back in his car.

He picked up his phone, dialed his assistant's number, and ordered, "Stop looking for the person who smashed Chu Suosuo's left hand."

The assistant, who had been urged to search, was puzzled by the sudden change, "President Gu, what happened?"

"It's nothing." Gu Beixian hung up the phone.

The person who smashed Chu Suosuo's hand was undoubtedly Ah-Yao.

Once they divorced, it wouldn't take long for Ah-Yao to return to Su Hua's side.

If he had someone harm her beloved Brother Ah-Yao, she would surely hate him.

Gu Beixian didn't want to be hated by her.

After silently finishing a cigarette, he started the car.

The next day at noon, at the hospital.

Su Hua, carrying a meal prepared by her mother, went to visit Grandmother Gu.

Her elegance and grace were evident, her skin so pale it shone, and even with a bare face and simply dressed in a shirt and long skirt, she was a stunning sight to behold.

Passersby couldn't help but turn their heads.

As she passed a secluded tree-lined path, Su Hua suddenly heard a familiar female voice behind her, "Sis Su Hua, what a coincidence."

That familiar voice made Su Hua's scalp tingle slightly.

She turned to look.

Chu Suosuo, dressed flamboyantly, was quickly approaching her.

Waving her left hand, she said with a strange tone, "Thanks to you, I'm here to get my splint removed today."

Su Hua glanced indifferently at her hand and said coolly, "Your injury has nothing to do with me. As for mine, whether it's related to you, I don't know."

Chu Suosuo paused, then sneered, "Bring out the evidence. Don't falsely accuse someone without proof."

Su Hua smiled faintly, "The same goes for you."

Chu Suosuo raised an eyebrow, circled around her, and said, "I heard you've signed the divorce papers?"

Su Hua's grip on the thermos tightened.

It seemed.

Gu Aoting couldn't wait to tell her.

Chu Suosuo said triumphantly, "Didn't I tell you? I was going to take Brother Beixian from you. What does it matter if Grandfather, Grandmother, Aunt Qin, and Gu Nanyin all like you? You're still kicked out."

Sometimes Su Hua thought Chu Suosuo was quite clever.

Other times, she felt she was too impatient.

Like now, she had been determined to divorce Gu Beixian.

But Chu Suosuo's provocation.

Made her feel an impulse to snatch Gu Beixian back.

Su Hua said calmly, "I've only signed the divorce papers, I haven't gone to the civil affairs office to process them. Even if I go, there's a one-month cooling-off period before the divorce certificate can be issued. A lot can happen in a long night; I advise Miss Chu not to be too pleased with yourself too soon, lest you end up embarrassed."

Chu Suosuo laughed, "What difference does it make if it's a day earlier or later for something that's set in stone?"

Su Hua smiled, "Is that so? But your actions clearly show you're nervous. Indeed, a man won by wealth must make you anxious. If the Gu Family finds a better marriage alliance, you might be discarded at any moment. Miss Chu, taking pride in being a stepping stone is quite admirable."

Chu Suosuo's smile vanished in an instant.

She raised her hand and slapped Su Hua across the face.

Caught off guard, Su Hua was struck dizzy, seeing stars.

She took a moment, set the thermos on the ground, and calmly fixed her disheveled hair.

Then she suddenly raised her hand and slapped Chu Suosuo hard across the face.

The two years she spent taking care of Gu Beixian had given her considerable strength, something delicate Miss Chu couldn't match.

Chu Suosuo staggered backward several steps from the blow, swelling up instantly, and had to lean against a tree to steady herself.

She covered half her face, crying in pain.

Crying, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she plaintively called out behind Su Hua, "Brother Beixian, Su Hua hit me..."

Su Hua turned around.

She saw a tall, handsome man striding toward them, carrying a large, specially made takeout box from a restaurant.

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It was Gu Beixian.

Su Hua's heart was in turmoil.

Chu Suosuo might not have been seen hitting her, but Gu Beixian definitely saw her hit Chu Suosuo.

She was a bit afraid that Gu Beixian would scold her, even more afraid he would defend Chu Suosuo.

That would be humiliating and heartbreaking.

But she said nothing, just stood there quietly, expressionless, watching Gu Beixian approach.

Gu Beixian's handsome face was impassive, showing neither joy nor anger.

When he came closer, he gave Chu Suosuo a cursory nod, set the takeout box on a nearby stand, and took Su Hua's right hand to check it. Noticing the redness in her palm, he asked, "Does it hurt?"

Su Hua was stunned, thinking she was hearing things.

Clearly, Chu Suosuo was his childhood sweetheart and his future marriage partner.

Yet he chose to show concern for her.

Confused, Su Hua quickly shook her head, then corrected herself, "It hurts."

Gu Beixian rubbed her hand in his palm and chided, "It hurts and you still use your hand? Silly, aren't you?"

His implication was clear: "Couldn't you have used your foot?"

Chu Suosuo was petrified.

She watched the two of them, and it took her a while to react. Raising her voice, she said, "Brother Beixian, my face is swollen from Su Hua's slap, it hurts so much."

Su Hua retorted, "She hit me first, I was just defending myself."

Gu Beixian pressed his lips together, silent, and continued to rub her hand before finally letting go.

He slightly lifted his chin, pointed to the takeout box, and said, "I had dinner with a client earlier, and the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall at that restaurant was good. I packed a portion for you, it's enough for three, go home and eat it while it's hot."

If Chu Suosuo weren't there, Su Hua would have politely told him, "We're getting divorced on Monday, you shouldn't do this anymore, it's just making things more complicated."

But Chu Suosuo was watching eagerly.

Su Hua's eyes curved sweetly as she said to him, "You're so good to me, always thinking of me."

Gu Beixian, sensing her intentions, played along, "Only now you realize I'm good to you, you heartless little thing."

His voice was deep and magnetic, like a cello, his gaze tender and doting, as if his eyes were shining with light.

Su Hua found his appearance so charming and warm, it soothed all the irritation Chu Suosuo had caused.

She wanted to kiss him, to hug him.

But that was just a thought in her heart.

Gu Beixian looked down at her face, gently touched it, and said, "Your face is a bit red, remember to ice it when you get back."

"Okay." Su Hua's smile grew even sweeter, her eyes crescent-shaped and upturned.

Chu Suosuo, whose face was red and swollen from the slap and had been ignored the whole time, couldn't take it anymore.

Covering her face, she ran off crying.

Once she was gone, Su Hua returned to normal and said politely, "Don't bring me food next time."

Gu Beixian hummed lowly, his eyes losing their warmth, and said emotionlessly, "I had the restaurant prepare it, then remembered we're divorcing on Monday, I'll try to be more mindful in the future."

Su Hua felt a sourness in her heart, "Thank you for just now."

Gu Beixian's expression was indifferent, "She hit you first, I saw it."

Su Hua paused, "Still, thank you. You should get back to your work." Her voice was dry, but her heart was wet.

"Mm, I'll walk you back first." Gu Beixian picked up the takeout box and carried her thermos as well.

He walked her to the door of Grandmother Gu's hospital room.

Then Gu Beixian turned and left.

The next morning.

As soon as Su Hua opened her eyes, she received a WeChat message from Gu Nanyin, a photo.

Curious, she clicked on it, zoomed in, and was startled.

The photo showed a young woman's face, both cheeks swollen and red, resembling a plucked pig's head.

Even the forehead was swollen, giving off a vibe of the God of Longevity.

One had to look closely to recognize that this disfigured face belonged to Chu Suosuo.