Defrosting The Cold Young Master
Chapter 1317: 1321: Between Life and Death

Chapter 1317: Chapter 1321: Between Life and Death

“Yes,” Gu Junzhu said indifferently, “He went back to his hometown.”

He had been keeping tabs on Qiao Yi’s ex-husband all along.

The people watching Qiao Yi’s ex-husband had only two responsibilities.

First, whenever his life showed signs of improvement, they would ruin his endeavors and make sure he remains down and out for life.

Second, to prevent him from revealing to his father the news of Qiao Yi’s death.

“Oh,” Ye Xingbei asked, “Does he… know about Qiao Yi’s death?”

Gu Junzhu replied, “He shouldn’t know.”

He was extremely cautious about the news of Qiao Yi’s death, fearing it might reach the old man’s ears.

Qiao Yi’s ex-husband was far away in his hometown and likely unaware.

Ye Xingbei turned her head to look in the direction where Foo Jinyang had left: “Then how did he find out?”

Gu Junzhu chuckled, pinching her cheek. “Baby, if I suddenly disappeared one day, would you come looking for me?”

Ye Xingbei punched his chest, glaring at him: “What nonsense are you spouting? You’re the Family Head, with elders above and juniors below, all depending on you for their livelihood. Where could you possibly disappear to?”

Gu Junzhu chuckled, also looking in the direction Foo Jinyang had left: “His beloved disappeared; he would scour the earth, digging three feet into the ground if he must… When your heart is set, you can always find a way.”

Ye Xingbei paused for a moment, then nodded, whispering, “Yes… When your heart is set, you can always find a way.”

It’s just a pity… even after searching, when separated by life and death, all that’s left is helplessness.

Joy and sorrow, meetings and partings – as the moon waxes and wanes, such is the nature of life.

These are difficulties of ancient times.

Ye Xingbei sighed softly, took a few steps forward, and placed the white chrysanthemums in her arms before Qiao Yi’s grave.

The group lingered at the grave for a long time before they reluctantly descended the mountain.

The next visit would likely be a long time away.

The most heartbreaking thing in the world is a death that separates.

With other matters, there might still be some room for maneuver.

But the divide between life and death is forever unchangeable.

After descending the mountain, everyone got into the car and headed back to the Qiao Family.

Along the way, the mood remained heavy. Even Xiao Shumiao seemed to vaguely understand why everyone was silent, refraining from making noise, and nestled quietly in Ye Xingbei’s arms.

As they reached a crossroads, a big truck loaded with gravel, suddenly ran a red light, heading straight for their van, which was already in the middle of the intersection.

The truck ran the red light and, instead of braking, seemed to accelerate, charging straight toward the van.

Gu Cheng pressed the gas pedal to the floor, trying to swerve away before the truck could hit them.

But judging the distance between the two vehicles, it seemed unlikely they would evade it in time.

Gu Cheng clenched his teeth, sweating profusely, his brain working quickly to think of a way to escape.

Seeing the big truck speeding crazily towards them, Gu Junzhu didn’t hesitate to pull Ye Xingbei and Xiao Shumiao into his arms and pressed them down in their seats.

His van had been modified, with bulletproof glass and a high-strength steel structure; it was exceptionally capable of withstanding collisions.

Even if the van were to be overturned by the truck, it wouldn’t pose a life-threatening danger to anyone inside.

Just as the truck was about to hit their van, the SUV trailing behind swerved violently, smashing into the big truck.

With a higher speed than the van, in the blink of an eye, the SUV collided head-on with the big truck, causing it to veer slightly.

The tail of the van sped past, grazing the front of the big truck.

The SUV crushed the front of the big truck.

The truck, still accelerating, flipped the SUV.

The truck moved on for a bit further before its tire burst with a loud bang, its engine died, and it toppled over with a clang.

The stones in the truck spilled out, burying the SUV beneath them.