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Inside the carriage, Jiang Meng had gradually recovered.

She was always busy, and she recounted the whole incident to Gu Jinxing in detail: including how the two lewd men initially cast disgusting glances at them, what foul language they used after stopping them, and how Bai Nianchu swiftly retaliated when they tried to attack her. She explained everything clearly.

Upon hearing that Bai Nianchu had single-handedly defeated two opponents and beaten them so badly they couldn't get up, even the experienced and knowledgeable Gu Jinxing fell into a long silence.

When he saw the horrific state of the two men on the stretcher, he assumed it was caused by a passerby.

Jiang Meng is another party involved and a witness to the whole incident, so there's no need for me to lie to him.

In other words, Xiao Chu is actually very skilled.

When she called, she said, "I hit two people..."

He truly single-handedly beat two grown men to the point where they needed to be taken to the hospital for medical examinations and compensation.

No wonder when he checked Bai Nianchu's body for injuries, he only noticed a slight redness on her knuckles.

Gu Jinxing originally thought it was because of the cold weather that his hands were freezing.

Now I understand that these are marks left after she threw many punches.

Gu Jinxing pursed his lips.

It all started from the last time I met Bai Nianchu… no, it started from that phone call a few days ago.

He then noticed the difference between Xiao Chu and before, as well as those undisguised changes.

From the change in her overall temperament and tone of voice, to the changes in her clothing style and lifestyle... all these changes are evident in her physical condition, except for the lingering ailments.

What surprised Gu Jinxing the most was that Bai Nianchu, who used to work with bodyguards, had never learned self-defense techniques and knew nothing about them.

These changes were all too obvious in Bai Nianchu.

She didn't even think about hiding it.

A person's personality can change, habits can change, and hobbies can change, but the ability to retaliate in the face of such extreme and sudden events cannot appear out of thin air. The Bai Nianchu of today is completely unrelated to the Bai Nianchu of the past.

Every change is like a new mark etched onto her.

The deeper he investigated, the clearer it became, and the more alarmed Gu Jinxing became.

A vague, inexplicable unease crept into his heart, making it clench slightly.

Gu Jinxing is not an old-fashioned person.

The company he manages employs mostly people born in the 90s and 00s, who are around his age.

Through exposure, he also learned about the trendy novel plots on the internet, such as transmigration, rebirth, counterattack, and system.

Looking at it this way... Bai Nianchu really does seem to have a different soul.

Gu Jinxing dared not think too deeply about it, nor did he try to probe her thoughts in private.

In fact, the instant he understood, his heart had already made its choice—

Stand with her on the same side and help her protect her secret, even if she doesn't need it.

Although doing this was truly unfair to his original sister... even if he were thrown into hell after death, skinned and tortured in a pool of blood, Gu Jinxing would accept it; it was the punishment he deserved.

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What he fears most right now is the question of where Bai Nianchu's soul will end up.

Is she going to stay here for the rest of her life, or is it just a short stay?

This was the most unacceptable conjecture for Gu Jinxing: she was just a fleeting passerby in his life, about to leave in an instant.

Even though they had only known each other for a week.

She had already firmly taken root in his heart, becoming his Achilles' heel that he was unwilling to let go of.

If the other party is destined to leave...

Gu Jinxing felt a stifling feeling in his heart, and a sliver of base hope arose within him.

He thought to himself:

"Could you take me with you?"

*

Outside the Heart-Fluttering Cottage.

Gu Jinxing brought the car to a stop and spoke tactfully to Jiang Meng in the back seat.

"Miss Jiang, please go back to your room and rest. I'd like to speak with Xiao Chu for a few more minutes."

Jiang Meng saw Gu Jinxing's anxiety and worry before he got into the car, and quickly nodded, "Then you two chat, Jinxing. Nianchu, I'll be going now."

After saying that, Jiang Meng tactfully left, giving them some space to be alone.

The carriage fell silent instantly.

"Xiao Chu," Gu Jinxing said patiently, having carefully chosen his words, "those two people who intended to harm you will face the consequences they deserve. Leave the follow-up investigation and compensation to me, okay?"

These words were spoken with righteous indignation, but when Bai Nianchu looked up, she happened to catch a glimpse of a dark light flashing in his eyes.

Then she realized: Gu Jinxing was not someone who only followed the rules; the punishment he mentioned must be two-pronged.

On one hand, they will gather solid evidence to make those two pay the price within the legal framework; on the other hand, they will probably use their own methods to make them suffer in secret before they can barely quell their anger.

The system relayed Gu Jinxing's instructions to his assistant, legal department, and public relations team to Bai Nianchu. The orange-yellow ball bounced on her shoulder: "[Host, I feel like he looks a bit like you.]"

Bai Nianchu raised an eyebrow slightly: "Where does it resemble me?"

"They all seem to follow the rules on the surface, but secretly use other methods." The system shook its head and said, "Isn't this what they call... 'Birds of a feather flock together'?"

Bai Nianchu: '...'

After finishing their business, Gu Jinxing asked softly, "What does Xiao Chu plan to do after the show ends?"

Bai Nianchu pondered for two seconds, then said calmly, "Resign first."

She didn't dislike the original owner's job, but she didn't particularly like it either.

Moreover... after returning to a normal life, she wanted to travel to various places to see the mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas of this peaceful world for her deceased friends and to experience the human touch that she had never had the chance to fully enjoy.

A knowing glint flashed in Gu Jinxing's eyes as he followed up on her question, "After resigning, does Xiao Chu want to go on a trip?"

Most people choose to travel after quitting their jobs, giving themselves a vacation to free their minds and bodies—this is a perfectly normal arrangement.

Bai Nianchu nodded.

Gu Jinxing's eyes brightened slightly, and he chuckled, "I can go with Xiao Chu then."

Bai Nianchu was used to the unpredictability of life and never made promises for agreements that were more than half a month apart. She would simply reply, "We'll see when the time comes."

This was the answer Gu Jinxing had expected. He wasn't discouraged; instead, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

A secret joy welled up inside me.

He thought that Bai Nianchu's decision to resign and her travel plans meant that she was willing to stay here for a short time.

After seeing Bai Nianchu to the door and watching her leave again, Gu Jinxing's mindset had undergone a complete transformation.

The last time I watched her leave... it was out of a lingering, unfulfilled longing.

This time, the reluctance solidified into an inescapable obsession and desire.

Gu Jinxing lowered his eyelashes, pondering silently.

From now on—he will treat her better, even better, and slowly warm and melt the glacier in her heart with his sincerity.

Until Bai Nianchu got used to his presence.

Until she could no longer bear to leave this body and depart from this world.