Chapter 111 - 111: Hero Saving the Damsel in Distress
Wedding Night! A Regretful Marriage to Her Disabled Rival!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Chu Yu was so scared that his whole body trembled.
âHuo⦠President Huoâ¦â
He stuttered and couldnât utter a complete sentence.
President Huo exuded an overwhelming rage, causing him to tremble in fear involuntarily.
âHuo⦠not⦠Mrs. Huo⦠sheâ¦â
He trembled for a long time before finally steadying himself and taking a deep breath.
âPresident Huo, Mrs. Huo is extremely weak and needs you to accompany her.â He managed to utter a complete sentence, âPlease spare me, President Huo. I only wanted to make you pause for a moment of clarity, not to kill this murderer. I need to interrogate. Iâ¦â
Chu Yuâs voice suddenly burst out, but before he could finish, Huo Sichengâs fist struck his chest, causing intense pain that left him unable to breathe and forcing him to collapse on the ground.
Huo Sichengâs eyes were bloodshot, and he reprimanded in a furious tone, word by word, âAnyone in this world can die, anyone except Gu Qingcheng!â
âYes, President Huo.â
Huo Sicheng looked down at the man on the ground, whose face he had distorted with his punch. His crimson phoenix eyes were filled with boundless anger and hatred.
He gritted his teeth, restraining his murderous intent, and quickly returned to the helicopter.
Huo Sicheng boarded the helicopter and swiftly left the mountains, heading towards the hospital.
The accompanying doctors were working hard to save Gu Qingcheng.
Huo Sichengâs eyes were filled with self-blame and anguish as he held Gu Qingchengâs hand. He realized that all ten of her fingers were swollen, blood-red and purplish, making her look as if she were crippled, which horrified him to his core.
âI will definitely make sure nothing happens to you, absolutely!â Every word he spoke was filled with a plea.
In the hospital, Gu Qingcheng woke up in the deep of the night.
She saw the white ceiling in her line of sight, and when she turned her head, she immediately saw Huo Sicheng, whose brow was furrowed with painful concern, staring at her.
She⦠wasnât dead?
Why was Huo Sicheng in front of her?
When Huo Sicheng saw Gu Qingcheng wake up, he visibly sighed in relief.
âAwake,â his hoarse voice trembled with a touch of unstable emotion, âAre you hungry?â
Gu Qingchengâs breath hitched. She had indeed felt like she was on the brink of death, and clearly, at the critical moment, Huo Sicheng had saved her.
Looking at Huo Sicheng like this, with the light falling on him, he radiated a dazzling brilliance like a god.
Her nose tingled, her eyes grew warm.
She couldnât help but call his name, âHuo Sichengâ¦â
When Huo Sicheng saw the mist of tears forming in Gu Qingchengâs eyes, he felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if a blunt knife was twisting inside him, causing him indescribable agony.
âIâm here, Iâm here,â his voice hoarse, âIâve been here all along.â
He wanted to hold her hand, but he dared not even touch it, afraid of causing her pain.
Because the doctor had told him that while Gu Qingcheng seemed to have no visible wounds, her whole body was covered in tiny needle marks, indicating the extent of the torture she had endured.
At that time, she must have been in so much pain.
He knew her character too well. Even if she suffered a thousand kinds of pain, she would never yield to anyone.
She was truly a terrifyingly strong and formidable existence.
For the first time, Gu Qingcheng realized she still had tears, that she could still cry.
But she blinked repeatedly to prevent her tears from falling, not allowing any trace of weakness to show.
âHow did you find me?â Her voice was hoarse as she asked him.
Huo Sicheng didnât conceal anything and told Gu Qingcheng about everything that had transpired, including how he had waited for her in the office for several days.
As Gu Qingcheng listened to Huo Sichengâs words, her heart ached deeply.
She didnât want to trouble Huo Sicheng, nor did she want him to worry about her.
But she hadnât anticipated that Chu He would discover her proximity to Yuan Qiaolan, nearly killing her.
âHuo Sicheng, when I was about to die, I saw you.â
Huo Sicheng was afraid to hear Gu Qingcheng say the word âdie.â
He quickly shook his head as he heard her words, âDonât say that, you promised me.â
Gu Qingcheng smiled weakly. She raised her hand to touch Huo Sichengâs face but realized her hands were wrapped in bandages, like a zongzi.
âDonât move.â Huo Sicheng carefully put down Gu Qingchengâs hand. âAnd donât talk either. Iâll have someone bring food in.â
Indeed, Gu Qingcheng was hungry, and she quietly let Huo Sicheng feed her. Huo Sicheng fed Gu Qingcheng some nutritional porridge, accompanying her tenderly.
âWhy donât I feel any pain?â Gu Qingcheng curiously remarked. âItâs like my body has been smeared with something. The scent of mint is really strong.â
Huo Sichengâs voice was gentle. âYour whole body is covered in a mixture of painkillers and mint.â
Gu Qingcheng understood, âNo wonder I donât feel any pain. The nurses must have worked hard to apply so much ointment.â
âThe one who worked hard wasnât the nurses, but me.â Huo Sicheng gently told Gu Qingcheng, adding, âBut I donât feel like itâs hard; itâs never difficult for me when it comes to you.â
Gu Qingcheng widened her eyes and blushed all of a sudden. Her entire body grew warm, and embarrassment filled her heart.
She couldnât believe that Huo Sicheng had applied ointment all over her body.
However, Huo Sicheng wouldnât lie to her at a moment like this. He truly had applied the ointment himself.
She pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and tried to suppress the thought that Huo Sicheng had seen her naked body before.
So, she didnât need to feel embarrassed or awkward.
It took her a long time to calm her emotions, and she softlv said, âThank vou.â Huo Sicheng was taken aback.
In his mind, he thought Gu Qingcheng would scold him for not asking a nurse to apply the ointment.
But she didnât scold him. Instead, she thanked him, bringing a sense of joy to his heart.
âI told you not to say thank you.â He sighed. âYou just canât remember what I say.â
âI remember, I remember this time.â Gu Qingcheng earnestly promised, then changed the subject, saying, âHuo Sicheng, I havenât finished what I was saying earlier.â
âWhat were you saying?â
âIâ¦â Gu Qingcheng remembered that Huo Sicheng had forbidden her to say the word âdie.â So, she chose a different phrase, âWhen I n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
was almost thrown off the cliff, I saw you appear in front of me. You smiled at me, reached out your hand to me, and I ran after you. You kept smiling at me. I felt warm and safe, without a hint of fear of falling off the cliff.â
She paused for a moment after saying this, and then with affection in her eyes, she continued, âHuo Sicheng, youâve always been by my side. Having you in my life is truly my good fortune.â
Even when she was dying, he was by her side.
In her past life and this life, he was always there.
It was clear that her subconscious was filled with Huo Sichengâs presence, and not the version of him that had hurt her, but the gentle one who had always been kind to her.
Huo Sichengâs heart raced, âIs that a confession?â
Gu Qingcheng didnât hesitate at all. With deep sincerity, she said to Huo
Sicheng, âYes, it is. Iâm confessing my feelings for you.â
Huo Sicheng was taken aback by Gu Qingchengâs straightforward expression of her emotions. This was not her usual way of hiding her feelings, and it brought a sense of joy and happiness to his suppressed heart.
âQingcheng⦠â
Gu Qingchengâs soft response followed, âIâm here.â
Unable to resist his emotions, Huo Sicheng leaned down and pressed a tender, gentle kiss onto Gu Qingchengâs lips.
âIâm the luckiest because of you,â he whispered.
Feeling the warmth of Huo Sichengâs lips, and hearing his magnetic and sincere voice, Gu Qingcheng blushed and smiled shyly.
She liked it when Huo Sicheng said that.
Though they didnât exchange any words, the silent understanding between them spoke volumes. The atmosphere was warm and intimate.
After a long while, Gu Qingcheng gazed at Huo Sicheng.. Her voice was soft but earnest as she asked him, âHuo Sicheng, what kind of girl do you like?â