Chapter 159

Chapter 159: Finally, a Good Night's Sleep After Chen Wan's three trending topics exploded, many of her fans flocked to Gu Zechuan's Weibo to leave comments—some begging him for help, others cursing him out. After the incident, Chen Wan herself called Gu Zechuan many times, but he didn't answer a single one. She then went to the Gu Group to find him, only to be stopped at the front desk. Chen Wan didn't get Gu Zechuan's help, but she did get his long confession post instead. When Su Qiuyi called, Chen Wan was in the middle of arguing with the front desk at the Gu Group. Chen Wan was shouting at the top of her lungs, her hair disheveled, completely abandoning any pretense of ladylike decorum. "I'm your President Gu's girlfriend! Let me in!" The front desk was speechless. "I'm sorry, Miss Chen, but President Gu has instructed that you are not allowed in." Chen Wan was furious. "Bullshit! There's no way Zechuan would tell you not to let me in. Call him." The front desk replied expressionlessly, "President Gu specifically instructed that you are not allowed in." It was at this moment that Su Qiuyi's call came through. Chen Wan ignored the first call. After it automatically hung up, Su Qiuyi called again. Chen Wan answered irritably. "Hello, what do you want?" "Sister Chen Wan, have you seen Brother Zechuan's little essay? Ugh, I never thought Brother Zechuan would do something like this. Don't be too upset though—men are all the same." Chen Wan paused. "Little essay? What little essay?" Su Qiuyi let out an exaggerated "Huh?" "You haven't checked Weibo?" Chen Wan said crossly, "No time." Su Qiuyi sounded rather gleeful. "Well, you really should take a good look then." After hanging up, Chen Wan opened Weibo. Gu Zechuan's confession post was trending. A sense of foreboding rose in her heart as she clicked on it. Ten minutes later, Chen Wan was devastated. Gu Zechuan not only admitted that the leaked chat records exposing Chen Wan as a homewrecker were real, but he also made a heartfelt confession to Ruan Chutang, acknowledging his mistakes and begging for her forgiveness. Su Qiuyi had called just to watch her make a fool of herself. Now her embarrassing scandal had spread throughout their social circle. Chen Wan walked out of the Gu Group building in a daze. ... At Jiang Shixu's base. The man sat on the sofa, his dark eyes deep and unfathomable, his face expressionless. "What's the situation in Country A?" Lu Ze replied, "Our people have located where Fu Yuanzhou is holding Miss Jiaojiao. He didn't take her back to his main base—he's holding her at the military base in Ancheng. The Ancheng police have been in cahoots with Fu Yuanzhou for the past two years." Jiang Shixu's eyes turned cold, a mocking smile curling at his lips. "I never expected them to rescue her anyway." Lu Ze said, "Liang Jinwen's team moves tonight." ... The next morning at dawn, a light rain fell from the sky. Early spring in March—the spring breeze as a brush, the fine rain as ink, painting the vitality of the season. Rainy days are the best for sleeping. But Chu Tang hadn't been sleeping well lately, and she naturally woke up just past seven in the morning. The temperature was low in the morning. Chu Tang wore a pure white silk nightgown with a shawl draped over her shoulders, leaning against the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing blankly at the curtain of rain outside. The rain pattered softly, and the air was damp. In this kind of weather, she suddenly felt like grabbing an umbrella and taking a walk in the rain. She decided on a whim. Chu Tang changed into a light gray thin knit sweater paired with light blue straight-leg jeans. Just as she came downstairs, Chu Tang spotted a familiar car. A black Bentley with the license plate number five eights. Jiang Shixu looked up and saw Chu Tang standing in the rain with her umbrella, momentarily startled. He hadn't expected Chu Tang to come downstairs at this hour either. Jiang Shixu quickly grabbed an umbrella and got out of the car, walking toward Chu Tang. Chu Tang stood still, watching that familiar figure draw closer and closer, that sharply defined face with its handsome, refined features gradually becoming clear through the rain. Just a few steps away, the man's face seemed to carry the moisture of the air, softening the cold hardness of his features. Jiang Shixu stopped in front of Ruan Chutang, his dark eyes filled with tenderness and joy. His voice was slightly hoarse. "Tangtang..." Chu Tang's gaze was cool and distant as she tilted her face up slightly to look at him. "Is something the matter?" Jiang Shixu's Adam's apple bobbed. "Jiaojiao has been rescued." Chu Tang's eyes flew wide open, and her voice unconsciously rose. She stepped forward, her expression extremely agitated. "Really? Where is she? Has she already returned to the country? Take me to see her!" Jiang Shixu said softly, "Mm, she just arrived in Jiangcheng. I came to find you for this very reason." "I'll go with you." Chu Tang's eyes grew hot. "Thank you..." Jiang Shixu's throat tightened, and he said hoarsely, "You don't need to be so formal with me." Chu Tang followed Jiang Shixu to the car. He opened the door for her and instinctively reached up to guard the top of the door frame, afraid Chu Tang might bump her head. Chu Tang noticed. The girl's eyelashes fluttered, and she lowered her gaze without saying anything. Jiang Shixu closed the door and walked around to the driver's side, getting in. "Want to grab some breakfast first?" On the way, while waiting at a red light, Jiang Shixu glanced at Chu Tang in the back seat through the rearview mirror. Chu Tang shook her head. "No need. I just want to see Jiaojiao as soon as possible." "Alright." Jiang Shixu didn't insist further. The man took out his phone and sent Lu Ze a message. 【Prepare breakfast—crab roe buns, soup dumplings, millet porridge, and fresh pork wontons. Have a bit of everything ready.】 These were all Tangtang's favorite Chinese breakfast items. Lu Ze: 【Yes, young master.】 Only the two of them were in the car. The air was silent and still. The light turned green. As the car began to move, Chu Tang suddenly asked, "Was it the police who rescued her, or... your people?" Jiang Shixu replied in a flat tone, "The local police were already bought off by Fu Yuanzhou long ago." The implication was that it was his people who had done the rescue. Chu Tang pressed her lips together. "Are they alright? Did anyone get hurt?" Jiang Shixu was momentarily taken aback. Chu Tang was concerned about his men—was that indirectly her way of caring about him? A hint of barely perceptible delight crept into the corners of his brows and eyes. He replied, "Fu Yuanzhou had Jiaojiao locked up in a military base in Ancheng. They were armed, and a few of my men were seriously injured." Chu Tang's breath caught. As he spoke, Jiang Shixu observed Chu Tang's expression through the rearview mirror. Just as expected, her face turned grave the moment she heard someone was injured. Not wanting her to worry too much, Jiang Shixu quickly added, "But it's fine—none of the injured are in life-threatening danger. They just need some time to recover." Only then did Chu Tang let out a sigh of relief. "That's good." After a brief silence, Chu Tang asked again, "Have you notified my dad and Aunt Yang?" Jiang Shixu replied, "Already done. They're heading over there right now." Chu Tang gave a soft "Mm" and lowered her eyes, lost in thought. Jiang Shixu couldn't help but keep stealing glances at Chu Tang in the rearview mirror. Seeing her silent and weighed down with worries, Jiang Shixu initiated a topic. "Why are you up so early today?" Chu Tang answered absentmindedly, "I haven't been sleeping well these past few days." Jiang Shixu said, "Now that Jiaojiao is rescued, you can sleep soundly." Hearing this, Chu Tang lifted her gaze and met Jiang Shixu's eyes in the rearview mirror. "Are you sure Fu Yuanzhou won't come back for revenge?"