Chapter 50: Please, Don’t Leave Me Again

Fu Shaoyan felt a sense of unease seeing Gu Jingzhan in such a state.

From childhood to adulthood, due to the influence of his family environment, Gu Jingzhan had always been cold to anyone and anything.

Even the good friends who grew up with him seemed to have never truly entered his heart.

They all agreed that Gu Jingzhan would never fall in love with any woman, would not get married, and would not start a family…

But what they didn’t expect was that Gu Jingzhan, who had always been emotionally indifferent, would actually develop a special affection for Xiang Wanqiao, the eldest daughter of the Xiang family.

At that time, Xiang Wanqiao was deeply in love with Xiao Xuan’an, a fact known to everyone in Kyoto.

But in order to win her over, Gu Jingzhan did not hesitate to use brutal means, almost obsessively tying her to his side.

So much so that after Xiang Wanqiao married him, she quarreled with him daily, making a scene. At her worst, she even hurt him alongside Xiao Xuan’an.

During that time, they took turns persuading Gu Jingzhan to let her go.

But no matter how many bad things they said about Xiang Wanqiao in front of him, no matter how much evidence they showed him of her collusion with Xiao Xuan, or how she had hurt him, Gu Jingzhan remained unmoved and stubbornly refused to let go.

He had always been calm and rational, yet he was madly persistent regarding Xiang Wanqiao.

Now, witnessing Gu Jingzhan’s love finally being reciprocated, Fu Shaoyan felt happy for him.

After all these years, he had finally made it.

Fu Shaoyan sighed softly, raised his hand, and patted Gu Jingzhan’s shoulder. I now believe that my sister Wanqiao loves you.

After hearing this, Gu Jingzhan’s emotions crumbled even more.

He closed his eyes in regret, clenched his trembling hands into fists, and choked out, Every time she said that to me, I couldn’t believe it; I had to test her again and again…

I’m sorry…Qiaoqiao…

I’m sorry…

Fu Shaoyan squeezed his shoulder. Brother Zhan, don’t be like this. Sister Wanqiao definitely doesn’t want to see you like this.

Gu Jingzhan lowered his head, tears falling silently.

It was unknown how long it took before his emotions slowly calmed.

Gu Jingzhan wiped his tears, took a deep breath, and said slowly, Sorry, I just lost my composure.

You are human, and you will have emotions, Fu Shaoyan said sincerely. It’s normal to vent when you see the woman you love lying in the intensive care unit, with her life or death uncertain.

Gu Jingzhan was silent for a moment, then asked, Has the sniper been caught?

He was caught, but before our people could interrogate him, he committed suicide by taking poison.

Gu Jingzhan bit his back teeth, his lower jaw tightening into a cold, hard line, and his tone turned icy. Activate Blue Eagle; this time, I want Leng Jinxuan to pay the same price.

Fu Shaoyan frowned. Are you sure? Aren’t you afraid that your identity as the leader of Blue Eagle will be exposed?

You will be in charge of this matter, so my identity will naturally not be exposed.

Okay, I’ll do it.

Fu Shaoyan agreed without hesitation.

Also, remember to block the news, Gu Jingzhan warned in a low voice. Whatever happened this morning must not be reported back to the country, especially the news that Qiaoqiao was injured.

Don’t worry. I had the news blocked long ago. I know you don’t want your father-in-law and mother-in-law to worry when they find out.

Gu Jingzhan tilted his eyes, looking at him deeply, and moved his lips. Thank you.

Hearing these two words, Fu Shaoyan was taken aback.

Then he smiled a little awkwardly and said, we are brothers. Brothers don’t say these things.

After that, Gu Jingzhan stayed in the hospital, guarding the intensive care unit where Xiang Wanqiao lay, never leaving.

In the evening, Collins came to deliver dinner.

Gu Jingzhan didn’t have much appetite, only managing to eat a couple of bites.

Seeing this, Collins’ tone turned more worried as he advised, Zhan, you haven’t eaten much all day. You need to eat more.

That’s right. Don’t collapse when your wife isn’t awake, Fu Shaoyan added, chewing his food. If you collapse, who will take care of her?

After this, Gu Jingzhan picked up the chopsticks again, forcing himself to eat a few more bites.

Suddenly

Xiang Wanqiao’s condition seemed to worsen; the machines beside her began making abnormal noises.

Gu Jingzhan was startled. Qiaoqiao!

Collins reacted quickly, pressing the emergency button to call for the doctor.

Hearing the call, doctors and nurses rushed in, surrounding Xiang Wanqiao’s bed to provide aid.

Watching this unfold, Gu Jingzhan’s heart clenched tightly, and he waited outside anxiously.

Fu Shaoyan and Collins knew it was useless to offer comforting words now, so they remained silent, simply accompanying him.

Time passed, and eventually, the doctor opened the door and stepped out of the ward, saying, the patient’s condition has temporarily stabilized.

If she can survive the next 24 hours and wake up, she can be transferred to the general ward.

Fu Shaoyan nodded and said politely, Thank you for your hard work.

The doctor smiled. You’re welcome. This is what we doctors should do.

Gu Jingzhan looked at Xiang Wanqiao in the ward steadily, his low voice breaking the silence. I want to go in and accompany her.

She will be scared if I’m not with her.

The doctor was taken aback, frowning slightly as he turned to look at Collins.

Collins nodded at him, signaling agreement.

The doctor said, Okay, I’ll ask the nurse to put an isolation suit on you later.

Gu Jingzhan entered the ward as he wished.

Looking at Xiang Wanqiao, who lay on the bed with a face as pale as paper, his eyes turned red again.

He slowly sat down on the chair beside the bed and carefully held Xiang Wanqiao’s hand. His voice trembled, a bit choked.

Qiaoqiao, I’m Azhan, your Azhan…

I’m coming in to accompany you. I will stay by your side every step of the way until you wake up, so you don’t have to be afraid, okay?

Gu Jingzhan placed her slightly cool palm against his face, rubbing it affectionately.

Qiaoqiao, you said you would never leave me again in this life; you have to keep your promise…

Tears silently slipped from the corners of his eyes, and he pleaded humbly, Please, don’t leave me again.