allonlinenovel Chapter 206 Protecting Xu Rou
Chapter 206 Protecting Xu Rou
Chapter 206 Protecting Xu Rou
The atmosphere in the ward, filled with the smell of disinfectant, was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.
The four of them each had their own thoughts, as if a silent storm was about to break.
Shen Nianxu stood there, her thoughts ruthlessly exposed by Xu Rou, a hint of panic showing in her eyes.
At that moment, she was like a wounded fawn, at a loss.
Gu Tingyu looked at her and said, "Shen Nianxu, you can go now. I'll have someone deliver the things I bought for you to your home."
Gu Tingyu's voice echoed in Shen Nianxu's ears. She had to leave, despite her deep reluctance to part with Gu Tingyu.
"Ayu, I'll be going now." Shen Nianxu bit her lip, took one last look at everyone in the ward, and turned to leave.
Her lonely figure as she left looked incredibly forlorn.
Xu Rou sat quietly by the hospital bed, her eyes flashing with a complex light.
She stayed in the hospital ward, keeping her unspeakable secret from Gu Tingyu.
Xu Rou twisted the hem of her clothes gently with her fingers, revealing her inner unease.
Li Yan stood wearily in the ward.
She hasn't had a proper rest for several days in a row, all to keep an eye on Gu Tingyu and prevent him from being harmed by Xu Rou.
Li Yan's almond-shaped eyes were bloodshot, and her hair was somewhat disheveled.
She watched Gu Tingyu bustling back and forth in the ward, fetching chicken soup and fruit, while also keeping an eye on the film set.
Li Yan felt a pang of heartache and helplessness.
These past few days, Gu Tingyu has been taking care of the patient while also worrying about his work.
His face showed fatigue, but his eyes were resolute.
Gu Tingyu deftly arranged the items, a light sheen of sweat beading on his forehead.
Just then, Li Yan finally couldn't stand it anymore. She stood up abruptly and shouted, "Xiao Yu, can you stop torturing yourself like this? How can your body take it?"
Her voice sounded particularly loud in the quiet hospital room.
Xu Rou trembled at Li Yan's loud shout, looked up in fear, tears welling in her eyes, and looked pitiful.
Gu Tingyu felt a surge of irritation upon hearing Li Yan's reprimand.
He frowned and said reproachfully, "Li Yan, can you please leave me alone? I have my own plans."
Gu Tingyu noticed Xu Rou's reaction and said with dissatisfaction, "Li Yan, Rou Rou is a patient. Don't make such a fuss. You'll scare her."
Looking at Gu Tingyu's exhausted face and his worry for Xu Rou, Li Yan felt as if her heart was being torn apart.
She couldn't understand how her once obedient and sensible son had become like this.
Li Yan said in a trembling voice, "Xiao Yu, do you know how worried I was about you?"
Gu Tingyu, however, was unconvinced. He coldly said, "You're worried about me? You only have Gu Tingyan in your heart, right? Of course you're on his side."
Li Yan was so angry that she trembled all over and her face turned ashen.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then brought up the matter of Gu Tingyan falling into the water again: "Xiao Yu, wake up! Xu Rou pushed Gu Tingyan into the water, that's a fact."
Upon hearing this, Xu Rou felt extremely ashamed, her face instantly turning bright red, and tears welled up in her eyes.
She lowered her head and whispered, "I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to."
However, Gu Tingyu did not believe Li Yan's words at all.
He looked at Xu Rou firmly and said, "Li Yan, don't talk nonsense. Even if Xu Rou pushed Gu Tingyan, she had a reason."
Li Yan was utterly heartbroken after hearing Gu Tingyu's words.
Disappointment and anger welled up in her eyes. She raised her hand and slapped Gu Tingyu hard across the face.