<h4>Chapter 130: Chapter 130: People Around</h4>


    "I am already making arrangements for Song Xuan as quickly as possible. You can be angry, but I don’t want you to keep getting tangled up over Song Xuan."


    This matter was indeed difficult for him to handle.


    Recently, he had been considering marrying off Song Xuan as soon as possible, but the current situation had caught him off guard.


    "If you can’t handle it well, then don’t talk about it now. Wait until you’ve resolved everything around you beforeing to find me. Isn’t that better?"


    Ji Yu had already thought through this and spoke with a clear logic.


    "Otherwise, if I were to confront Song Xuan directly, it would make things awkward between us—something neither of us wants."


    Her tolerance for others had its limits. She still hadn’t forgotten what happened with Song Xuan in the past.


    "Just because I don’t say something doesn’t mean I won’t act. President Gu, you should understand by now where the real problem lies between us, right?"


    These matters needed to be rified.


    For a moment, Gu Qixiao didn’t even know how to refute her.


    "Alright, I get your point." He also understood that the issue with Song Xuan had always been a lingering threat. Since Ji Yu cared so much about it, he had to address it first.


    Watching Gu Qixiao leave like that, Ji Yu finally let out a sigh of relief.


    However, Li Shishi, standing nearby, was clearly curious about their rtionship. "I couldn’t tell, but you seem to have some sort of rtionship with Gu Qixiao."


    "You know him?"


    "How could I not? For people like him, wealthy and influential, we all inevitably cross paths with a few of them. Lucky you, littledy." Li Shishi’s enthusiasm for gossip was apparent.


    But she also reflected on Ji Yu’s earlier statement about drawing a firm line. "To be honest, I don’t think you necessarily need to sever your ties with himpletely."


    Such a good opportunity was worth holding onto.


    "It’s obvious that there are feelings between you two. Just now, you didn’t seem that resolute either. So why torment yourself? Some things are not necessarily deal-breakers."


    To others, their issues probably didn’t seem like a big deal.


    But as these problems umted, they would eventually snowball into something unsolvable.


    That’s why Ji Yu would rather walk away now.


    "Let’s talk about itter."


    After changing her dressing, Ji Yu didn’t feel like saying much and returned to her office to deal with hospital matters.


    Meanwhile, Gu Qixiao couldn’t stop thinking about Ji Yu’s words for a long time.


    "Assistant Li, what do you think my rtionship with Song Xuan is?"


    Assistant Li hesitated for a moment before finally giving a rtively objective assessment. "To outsiders, the rtionship between you and Miss Song appears ambiguous. Given how close you seem despite not being romantically involved, people are bound to suspect something."


    Even he once thought Song Xuan might be the future Mrs. Gu.


    But judging by Gu Qixiao’s behavior, it didn’t seem like he liked Song Xuan after all.


    It was just that their rtionship was simply tooplicated.


    "With Doctor Ji’s character, I don’t think it’s possible for her to deepen her rtionship with you under these circumstances."


    Ji Yu’s thoughts were already crystal clear, and her gaze made it evident that her feelings weren’t one of indifference.


    So the crux of the issuey with Song Xuan.


    "And honestly, the previous incident was over the line. But you couldn’t do much about Miss Song at the time, so it had to get shelved temporarily. One can only imagine how upset Doctor Ji must have felt."


    He was already being tactful, hoping that Gu Qixiao could understand.


    Gu Qixiao furrowed his brows, unsure how to properly assess the situation.


    "So, ording to you, my best option is to marry off Song Xuan first?"


    "Not necessarily marry her off, but at least don’t allow her to linger around you any longer. That might improve things." Assistant Li never thought he’d find himself advising others on rtionships.


    "Alright, go back." Gu Qixiao had made up his mind and wouldn’t let matters continue unchecked.


    Song Xuan had been waiting at home and, upon seeing Gu Qixiao, hurried forward to greet him. "Xiao, you’ve finallye around! I told you there’s no need to be so obsessed with that woman. She doesn’t even want to see you, so why bother humiliating yourself?"


    She had long known Ji Yu’s strong personality wouldn’t let things proceed further, so this situation was perfect for her.


    Looking at Song Xuan’s joyful expression, Gu Qixiao realized once again that she had never truly let go of her feelings for him. She had just been hiding it well, so he hadn’t noticed.


    "Tomorrow, get ready to start school. Even if you don’t want to get married, you should at least acquire some skills. I’ll arrange for your education and amodations so you won’t have to idle away at home anymore."


    He had been considering this for a while, and now it was time to put it into action.


    Song Xuan’s expression stiffened, as if she had heard something unbelievable.


    "Xiao, what did you say you want me to do?"


    Her eyes reddened, on the brink of tears. Under normal circumstances, Gu Qixiao would have given in helplessly.


    But this time, Gu Qixiao was unusually firm. "Song Xuan, I’m doing this for your own good. In your current state, staying at home isn’t suitable, nor is getting married."


    At the very least, it wouldn’t be right for anyone to take Song Xuan back in such a muddled state.


    Song Xuan couldn’t hold back anymore. "Xiao, are you trying to abandon me? I’ve been so obedienttely; why do you still want to send me away?"


    She had restrained her feelings for Gu Qixiao as much as possible, so why was she being cast aside?


    Gu Qixiao sighed softly. "You think your feelings aren’t obvious, but the way you talk about Yu gives you away. Song Xuan, I don’t want you to go down an irredeemable path."


    It was better to send her somewhere new before things escted any further.


    "Focus on your studies. There’s nothing wrong with that, and you don’t need to worry about tuition. Everything will be the best for you."


    "But Xiao, I just want to stay by your side. Isn’t this Ji Yu’s idea? Is she the one who told you to send me away?" Although she framed it as a question, she had already ced the me on Ji Yu in her heart.


    Faced with her reaction, Gu Qixiao felt a twinge of helplessness. "You don’t need to me everything on Yu. To me, you are like my sister. That’s why I’m doing this for your own good."


    He wouldn’t stubbornly keep Song Xuan by his side—it wouldn’t be fair to anyone involved.


    The current situation was, in every way, for the best.


    "Stop overthinking things. Take good care of yourself. I probably won’t be visiting you for a while."