<h4>Chapter 243: Chapter 243 Emotional Issues</h4>


    "Yu, I’ve always believed that our rtionship couldst until the end, but because of some incredibly foolish things I did in the past, now it’s on me to make amends."


    He hadn’t forgotten how suspicious he had been when they first met.


    Moreover, during that time, he truly had made no shortage of mistakes because of Song Xuan.


    Thankfully, things were much better now.


    "Yu, honestly, I’m really happy that you were willing to let go of past grievances and be with me. You probably still remember what happened back then, right? Even I couldn’t stand the things I did at that time."


    Looking back now, he really was a bastard.


    "I know you were very anxious back then, and maybe helping Song Xuan with her face was your way of repaying her onest time."


    Although Song Xuan hadn’t appeared recently, there was plenty of news about her.


    "Lately, I’m not sure what’s gotten into her, but she’s been pretty active online."


    Gu Qixiao had no idea what Song Xuan was trying to do.


    But since there was no significant connection between them, he didn’t bother to look into it either.


    "If she dares to do anything to harm you, of course, I’ll stop her. But she’s been fairly well-behavedtely, without doing anything out of line."


    "I see," Ji Yu replied, without implying any intent to hold anything against her. Whether or not the favor had been repaid, connections like this could never truly disappear.


    So, it was indeed time to properly resolve the matter between the two of them.


    "I know what you’re worried about, and I promise I won’t have any contact with her. I understand that if there’s any lingering entanglement between us, it would definitely upset you."


    Ji Yu sighed, "It’s not to that extent. I’ve always believed that what’s mine will always be mine, and what’s not mine will never be obtainable. So, there’s really no need for us to nitpick over these things."


    Some matters linger in the heart of the other person, even if you don’t dwell on them yourself.


    So, no matter what happened thereafter, she hadn’t focused on such things.


    "I’m feeling a bit tired. Why don’t we head back?" Mostly, she was worried that lingering here might lead to running into Mr. Gu, which would result in misunderstandings they couldn’t easily exin away.


    "Actually, my original n for today was to introduce you to my father. But on second thought, I figured you probably weren’t ready to meet him in this capacity just yet."


    What was between them needed careful consideration, and he could sense that Ji Yu wasn’t too eager to meet his family at the moment.


    Since that was the case, there was no need to force her into epting this situation.


    "Actually, meeting him wouldn’t be an issue," Ji Yu said, suddenly feeling a pang of heartache seeing him like this. After everything he’d done for her, what harm could there be in meeting his father?


    But things didn’t go quite as they’d imagined. By the time they got back, the banquet had already ended, and Mr. Gu had simply gone home.


    Gu Qixiao looked a bit disappointed. "Looks like we’ll have to wait until next time."


    Still, he wasn’t too bothered. After all, she was already his. How would she even have the chance to run away?


    He initially nned to take Ji Yu home, but a sudden phone call demanded his immediate return to the office to handle some urgent matters.


    "It’s fine. I can go back by myself," Ji Yu said. "Work is more important. If they’re calling you thiste, it must be something urgent. I can’t take up your time."


    Ji Yu wasn’t a child and didn’t need to be chauffeured everywhere all the time.


    But Gu Qixiao, recalling what had happenedst time, felt uneasy. So, no matter what she said, he insisted the driver take her home first before anything else.


    Ji Yu could sense what was on his mind at this moment. "I don’t n to go home yet. I was thinking of heading to the hospital to check on things. After all, my mom still hasn’t woken up, and I don’t feel at ease."


    Since thest car ident, Madam Ji had been in aa, and everyone knew the chances of her waking up were slim.


    Over this period, Ji Yu had been visiting former ssmates, hoping to find ways to try alternative treatments.


    Gu Qixiao knew about this but didn’t know how to offer her any realfort.


    "Yu, no matter what happens, I’ll always be here for you."


    "I know." Ji Yu hadn’t broken down emotionally over these past few months,rgely thanks to him.


    Every time she thought about the situation, it filled her with despair. But fortunately, she had someone by her side to console her.


    "Yu, honestly, your mother wouldn’t want to see you so upset. None of this is your fault, and you’ve already made the person responsible pay, haven’t you?"


    Li Yu had never been a good person. Even without this incident, he likely would’ve caused trouble eventually.


    On that note, Ji Yu had intentionally arranged for him to stay in the room next to Madam Ji’s.


    She wanted to make him see just how futile all his actions had been.


    "Go handle your work," she said. "I’ll manage things here, and I feel a lot better already. Thank you for staying with me today."


    She understood how busy he usually was, yet he’d been by her side all this time.


    Only after watching Ji Yu enter the ward did he leave for thepany.


    Mr. Ji wasn’t surprised to see her arrive. "Yu, there’s no need toe every day. You’re still carrying a child. Don’t get too emotional. Your mom’s condition has already been improving."


    Though his words were reassuring, the exhaustion on his face was far more convincing.


    Ji Yu felt an ache in her heart. How could she just stay home and turn a blind eye when the two people who treated her so kindly had ended up like this?


    "I just came to check in. How could I feel at ease if I don’t? Dad, you should also rest well. Look at yourplexion; it’s obvious you haven’t been sleeping."


    Staying by the bedside day and night was a truly exhausting ordeal.


    "How could I sleep well? Seeing your mom like this is really tormenting for me." He was willing to spend the rest of his life taking care of her. They’d spent half their lives together—how could he think of giving up now?


    "Dad, you need to take care of yourself too. If you fall ill, how will my brother and I not feel guilty? We can hire a caregiver to watch over her. You should get some proper rest."


    She felt a sting in her heart every time she saw him so worn out.


    "I’m fine."