Chapter 1: Tailgating

are we going to get things done" she said, even sounding a little impatient.Gu Jingyan glanced at her, "When I have time."When are you freeGu Jingyan sat back in his office chair, too lazy to even loo..."Miss Qiao Ruoxing, on number 23, has your family been contacted"

The nurse didn't know how many times she had urged him, Qiao Ruo Xing lowered her head to look at her phone. Gu Jing Yan's phone was still unanswered.

A series of rear-end collisions occurred on the North Third Ring Elevated Road in Jiangcheng, resulting in a bus overturning and falling into the river. Dozens of injured people were sent to the hospital. Relatives of the victims arrived at the hospital one after another. However, only her family members failed to make contact.

The horrific scene of the accident is still fresh in my mind, but the fear I felt pales in comparison to the coldness that grips me now.

She suddenly thought, if she died in this accident today, would there not even be anyone to collect her body

"Ms. Qiao"

Qiao Ruo Xing came to her senses. The patches of blood on her body made her face look pale and transparent. Her voice was a little hoarse, disheveled but still elegant. "I apologize, he might have something urgent to attend to. Can I sign myself"

"I'm sorry, but if there's no signature from a relative, I recommend hospitalization for observation. Concussion can be mild or severe, and we need to take responsibility for your life."

Qiao Ruo Xing pursed her lips, "Then I'll try again."

She took her phone out of the ward, and as she passed two nurses pushing a cart with medical equipment, she slightly moved aside to let them pass. She heard one of them say, “Do you know who's in bed number sixteen”

"Who"

"Yao Kexin! Big star! She's the lead actress from that drama, *Mysteries of Love*, that was really popular recently!"

"My God! Is she seriously hurt"

“Just a little scrape on the arm, it would have healed by now. But after all, she's a big star, her face is her livelihood, so naturally she's more delicate than we ordinary people. If I were that beautiful, I'd want to insure every inch of my body!”

> "Oh, and I also saw her boyfriend! It was just the other day, when they were photographed together at the lakeside villa!"

Joseph suddenly stopped walking.

“He’s tall and handsome, and from his outfit, he must be quite wealthy. Most importantly, he’s really good to Yao Kexin. He rushed over right after the accident happened, used the VIP passage at the hospital, and accompanied her throughout the whole process. You see, same as women, why is there such a difference in life Some people are just born winners…”

Their voices gradually faded away. Qiao Ruo Xing clutched her phone tightly, her knuckles turning white.

Outside ward sixteen, Gu Jingyan was talking to Yao Kexin's agent. From afar, Qiao Ruo Xing couldn't hear what they were saying, but she inexplicably felt that he was questioning the agent about Yao Kexin's car accident.

She took out her phone and dialed Gu Jingyan's number.

Gu Jingyan paused, glanced at his phone, and the frown on his forehead deepened even further.

He picked up the phone, and an impatient voice came from the other end, “What is it”

Where are you

Qiao Ruoxing's voice was hoarse, her tone laced with vulnerability.

Gu Jingyan didn't notice, and said coldly, "The company."

"Is the Gu Group still involved in hospitals"

Gu Jingyan's figure froze, his face darkened. "You were following me"

Qiao Ruo Xing wanted to laugh, but her eyes were red. The disgust in her eyes made his heart tighten.

"Mr. Gu, you flatter me," she paused, then added, "I saw someone who looked a lot like you in the news, just asking out of curiosity."

Gu Jingyan gave two words —— "boring", then hung up the phone and turned to enter the ward.

qiao jo star chuckled wryly, it was rather boring, she had seen everything after all, yet she had to make a phone call and humiliate herself.

Qiao Ruoxing was finally taken away by Tang Xiaoxiao. If she hadn't had any relatives to contact, she wouldn't have wanted to trouble her friends. No one wants to expose their crumbling life to others; ridicule or pity would only embarrass her.

"Where's Gu Jingyan" Tang Xiaoxiao asked.

"At the company," he said.

Tang Xiaoxiao gripped the steering wheel and cursed, "Damn it! Not even here after my accident. Earning so much money just to buy his own coffin"

qiaojoxing jokingly said, “It could also be buying me a coffin.”

Tang Xiaoxiao glared at her, "You still have the mood to joke! There's a car behind you with dead people!"

"Yes," she murmured, letting out a barely audible sigh. "I almost died..."

Tang Xiaoxiao had something urgent to attend to, so he rushed her off and left in a hurry.

Qiao Ruo Xing arrived home, greeted the nanny and went upstairs.

After taking a shower, the traffic accident that happened on Beisanhuan has already topped the trending topics. However, most of the keywords are about Yao Kexin.

Besides state media focusing on the severity of the accident, entertainment media is also paying attention to Yao Kexin's mysterious boyfriend.

Gu Jingyan's identity was something the media dared not disclose, but they vaguely mentioned that this man was incredibly wealthy. Yao Kexin's fans were busy denying the relationship while simultaneously flooding the comment sections of major media outlets with concerns about Yao Kexin's injuries.

Qiaoqiao Xing found it rather amusing. The nurse said Yao Ke Xin only had a minor abrasion, didn't these people make too much of a fuss

But soon, her face turned grim and her heart sank: Yao Ke Xin posted a pregnancy test result on her social media.

Six weeks pregnant, six weeks ago was the day he was photographed at the lakeside villa.

The time is right.

Qiao stared blankly at the screen, her heart twisting into a knot.

Three years of marriage, a blank sheet of paper.

Before marrying her, Gu Jingyan had been with Yao KeXin. However, Old Madam Gu disapproved of Yao KeXin's family background and forcefully separated the two.

Gu Jingyan, heartbroken, chose the one with the humblest background from among many noblewomen to defy his family.

The marriage between Qiao's family and Gu's family was a mutually beneficial arrangement. Qiao's family sought protection under the Gu's, while Gu Jingyan aimed to secure her status through this union. It was a perfect match where both parties benefited.

No one knew that she had her sights set on Gu Jingyan.

In matters of the heart, whoever falls in love first loses. Yao Keqin's presence is like a thorn in her marriage.

She tried to ignore it, letting it fester inside her. She thought that if she endured long enough, it would eventually go away. However, this thorn took root and sprouted within her flesh, tearing her marriage apart until it was a shambles.

Her persistence became the biggest joke.

When Gu Jingyan returned, it was almost ten o'clock at night.

Downstairs is quiet, only the maid is there.

Where is she

The nanny took the coat and whispered, “Madam went back to her room upon returning and hasn't come out since. She didn't even have dinner.”

Gu Jingyan frowned.

"I'll heat up the porridge and take it to my wife's room."

"No need," Gu Jingyan said indifferently, "She'll come down when she's hungry."

The nanny didn't ask any more.

Gu Jingyan took a shower and stayed in his study for a while. At eleven o'clock, he glanced at the watch.

At this time of day, Qiaojoxing would always bring in milk, even when they were arguing, she would have the nanny deliver it.

But today, it's already past eleven o'clock by more than ten minutes, yet there is not a single sound coming from the study door.

The file was too hard to read, so I sat there for a few minutes. Finally, I got up and went back to my bedroom.

Pushing open the door, the room was dark. There was no light on. I could faintly make out a person lying on the bed.

Qiao Ruo Xing opened her eyes the moment the door creaked open. She didn't move, feeling the seat beside her sink down as Gu Jing Yan lay down.

She rolled over and reached into his pajamas.

She felt the muscles in her palm suddenly tense, making her grip even more forceful.

Gu Jingyan's breathing became heavy. As she continued to probe deeper, he grabbed her hand, flipped her over, and pinned her beneath him. "What are you doing"s, fastened the seatbelt for her, and said expressionlessly, "It's late."Then, he started the car and sped away."Let me out of the car!" Qiao Ruo Xing whispered in resistance.Even when drunk, she didn...