<h4>Chapter 182: Chapter 182: The Price Paid</h4>


    "You think I took everything from you, but all of this had never belonged to you in the first ce. Lin Wenyan took your inheritance, so why don’t you go after Lin Wenyan?"


    It’s not like she didn’t try, but when nothing came of it, she came to Ji Yu to vent her anger.


    But Ji Yu was no pushover; she wouldn’t shy away from situations like this.


    "Look at yourself. Do you think arguing with me about this will do you any good?"


    If it doesn’t help, there’s no need for it to exist.


    "Whether or not I know this person, it’s clearly a problem with your hospital’s security, isn’t it? How can anyone just walk into my ward like this? What exactly am I paying for?"


    The doctor knew Ji Yu was difficult to deal with, so they had no choice but to send the intruder to the police station first.


    "We’ll definitely give you an exnation for this. Can we ask that this matter not rm Mr. Gu for now?"


    Ji Yu raised her brows. "Let’s see how you handle it."


    She didn’t want to bother with such matters.


    As Lin Chujian was taken away, she still red venomously at Ji Yu, as if Ji Yu had wronged her beyond reason.


    But Ji Yu wouldn’t let herself be tormented by someone else’s affairs. It was their problem; why would they me her?


    The next day, when Gu Qixiao came to visit, she indeed didn’t mention the issue proactively, but Gu Qixiao already knew.


    "I’m sorry, Yu. I didn’t make it in time forst night’s incident."


    "If it’s something I can handle myself, there’s no need to trouble you." She was very clear about what she needed.


    "Last night, she likely lost control because of the Lin family and then pinned everything on me." Ji Yu thought Lin Chujian’s logic was odd.


    If she wanted the inheritance, shouldn’t she be going after Lin Wenyan? Why bother her?


    Actually, Gu Qixiao had returned to hispany yesterday to discuss a coboration with the Lin family.


    "I finalized the coboration with Lin Wenyan yesterday, and then this happenedst night—it’s all my fault."


    He trusted Lin Wenyan’s reliability and agreed to continue the partnership but didn’t anticipate Lin Chujian losing herposure.


    Ji Yu also acknowledged Lin Wenyan’s dependability. "Her business isn’t worth overthinking. I wasn’t really affected, and the police will handle her issues in due time."


    Such matters were best left to the police.


    "Besides, I feel that my condition has improved. I want to be discharged."


    She didn’t need to stay hospitalized anymore. Last night’s incident felt like a testament to her abilities—she wielded her strength effectively and didn’t think she needed further hospital confinement.


    "What did the doctor say?"


    "They’re probably still busy with Lin Chujian’s case; they don’t have time for mine right now." Besides, Ji Yu didn’t have any significant health concerns to begin with.


    After consulting the doctor, the doctor confirmed that Ji Yu could be discharged, although she would still need to recuperate at home.


    "Thank you."


    Ji Yu hadn’t actually med the hospital staff forst night’s incident.


    Once the matter was resolved and everyone had left, the doctors breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that if incidents like these continued, the hospital might face bankruptcy.


    Naturally, Ji Yu’s discharge was entirely arranged by Gu Qixiao—she didn’t want the Ji family to fret.


    Still, when her parents saw Ji Yu return home, they were worried. "Why didn’t you stay longer at the hospital, child? Are you feeling better yet?"


    Ji Yu understood their concerns about her health, but she really had recovered for the most part.


    "I’m fine, Mom. Don’t worry about me. As long as you both stay healthy, I don’t have any problems."


    She had spent enough days in the hospital and didn’t need to dwell on it any longer.


    Madam Ji sighed helplessly.


    But seeing how close Ji Yu and Gu Qixiao were, she had a hunch about their rtionship.


    "Are you and Gu together now?"


    Ji Yu knew how much Gu Qixiao cared about formalities. "Yes, Gu Qixiao and I are together."


    Soon enough, a smile tugged irresistibly at Gu Qixiao’s lips, making it clear how much this mattered to him.


    Though Ji Yu couldn’t fully understand his feelings, she was willing to provide him with simple happiness.


    Madam Ji’s impression of Gu Qixiao was quite favorable. "Since you’re together now, treat each other well. And don’t turn out like your brother—look at him, still moping in his room."


    Ji Yu wasn’t entirely up to date on Ji Yuanzhou’s situation.


    "What’s wrong with my brother?"


    "Isn’t it about Qinqin? He turned her down before, and now that Qinqin is getting engaged, he’s upset but too embarrassed to approach her." Saying this, Madam Ji looked somewhat annoyed, seemingly disappointed in her son’sck of initiative.


    Ji Yu had only just heard about Feng Qinqin’s engagement. "When did this happen?"


    "It was finalized recently. Your brother didn’t cherish her before, and now he seems so affected—it’s absurd."


    Her disapproval of Ji Yuanzhou’s actions made her reluctant to see Feng Qinqin hurt.


    Ji Yu didn’t know what to say to that.


    "Matters of the heart rely on timing. If my brother missed his chance, then regret won’t help him now."


    Of course, fate often worked in mysterious ways.


    Thinking of this, Ji Yu couldn’t help but look at the person beside her. Every time she saw Gu Qixiao, she felt a sense of wonder—that after their divorce and subsequent misunderstandings, they still found their way back to each other.


    Gu Qixiao held Ji Yu’s hand firmly, their closeness evident.


    "Since Gu brought you back, why don’t you stay for lunch together?"


    Madam Ji knew Gu Qixiao treated Ji Yu well, and she was d they had found happiness together.


    Gu Qixiao had no objections.


    However, during lunch, when Ji Yuanzhou saw how close Gu Qixiao and Ji Yu were, it only made him feel worse.


    His feelings were something only he could understand.


    "What’s with the look on your face? Gu is just here for a meal, and you act so bothered? Weren’t you the one who said you didn’t like Qinqin? What is there to regret?"


    Madam Ji finally sighed outright.


    If this issue wasn’t resolved, the atmosphere at the table would remain awkward.


    Ji Yuanzhou knew it wasn’t right, but he couldn’t figure out how to face reality.


    "Mom, I’m just feeling a little down." He didn’t say he wanted to do anything, but clearly, Qinqin was still on his mind.


    Hearing this, Madam Ji grew even more frustrated. "If you’re like this and don’t n to take action, then you deserve to be alone."


    Well, wasn’t it his own doing?