Married to My Ex-Fiancé's Cousin
Chapter 145: Do You Feel Sorry for Him_1

Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Do You Feel Sorry for Him_1

Although he had already known it, he just wanted Ji Yunhuan to hear it clearly.

Otherwise, she might still have feelings for the Gu Family Residence.

Ji Yunhuan stayed silent.

These matters, she already knew. There was no need for Qi Cheng to emphasize them. She had never doubted the results of his investigation.

Qi Cheng saw her not speaking and pressed further, "Even so, watching Gu Family Residence suffer, are you still unwilling to let go?"

If that was truly the case, he felt he had completely misjudged her.

He didn’t like her being a sentimental woman.

He preferred her being cold to everyone.

That was the Ji Yunhuan he liked.

Ji Yunhuan said, "I never said I was unwilling."

"But when you see Gu Yubai, you do feel compassion."

Especially the moment she saw Gu Yubai just now, there was indeed some worry in her eyes.

"Qi Cheng, you’re overthinking." Ji Yunhuan’s face showed no wavering.

"Just consider it me overthinking!" Qi Cheng didn’t want to blame her because he couldn’t bear to. He turned to Gu Yubai and said coldly, "After what your father did, you still have the face to come here to plead for him?"

Gu Yubai was intimidated by his aura; his voice also softened a lot, "I know my dad was wrong, but Uncle, the Gu Family Residence has already been punished. You don’t have to be so ruthless. Please, just let him off this time."

"Ruthless?" Qi Cheng said disdainfully, "Gu Yubai, I’m telling you, it doesn’t matter if you plead with me. I have no reason to save your dad. Besides, if your dad hadn’t done those shameful things, he wouldn’t have ended up like this today. This has nothing to do with me."

He hadn’t done anything.

After all, he was just a businessman.

It was just that Gu Yubai’s father had done many shameful things himself. Qi Cheng’s role in this was simply to have someone investigate him.

Just like five years ago, the Ji Family was...

If it hadn’t been for Ji Yunhuan’s father, he wouldn’t have ended up like that.

Of course, in this circle, there were few people who were clean. It was just that some people were lucky and went through life smoothly.

Qi Cheng knew these dark secrets well.

So, he didn’t need to do anything personally to make someone fall from grace.

After listening to Qi Cheng’s words, Gu Yubai’s face turned ashen. He originally thought Qi Cheng had called him over to let the Ji Family off.

He said to Qi Cheng, "Uncle, are you really that heartless? No matter what, we are family!"

Although they were distant relatives, he still called Qi Cheng "Uncle."

"Family?" Qi Cheng said coldly, "As long as it’s possible, everyone in City A would want to call me uncle. Do I have to give face to each and every one of them?"

Gu Yubai paused.

Ji Yunhuan sat aside, hearing Qi Cheng say to Gu Yubai, "Do you know why I asked you to come here today?"

"..."

Of course, Gu Yubai couldn’t fathom Qi Cheng’s intention.

Not only Gu Yubai, even Ji Yunhuan didn’t know.

Qi Cheng’s eyes showed a hint of ruthlessness, "I know you thought you could plead through Ji Yunhuan, hoping I’d soften. Too bad you were wrong. The more you associate with her, the worse the Gu Family Residence’s fate will be."

He spoke each word clearly.

Cold and callous.

Completely unlike his usual self.

Ji Yunhuan thought he was really insane.

He had specifically invited Gu Yubai over, not knowing if it was to humiliate Gu Yubai or her.

The atmosphere in the living room grew colder with Qi Cheng’s words.

A flame burned in Ji Yunhuan’s heart.

For some reason, she always felt that each of Qi Cheng’s words was like a slap to her face.

Even though, not a single word was directed at her.

Yet every word was inseparable from her.

"I’m going to eat." She stood up, trying to escape the oppressive atmosphere.

That kind...

His high-above stance of manipulating those who were powerless to resist always reminded her of her past self.

As soon as she stood up, Qi Cheng grabbed her hand, not allowing her to leave, "Why? The guest hasn’t left, and you, the host, are leaving?"

"Guest? What kind of guest is he? He’s just a punching bag you called over to vent your anger."

Obviously, it was her relationship with him that was bad.

And yet, he still had to involve others.

Although Gu Yubai had wronged her and the Gu Family Residence had wronged her, Qi Cheng’s behavior made Ji Yunhuan inexplicably disgusted!

"You feel sorry for him!" Qi Cheng didn’t miss the hint of emotion in her tone.

Ji Yunhuan turned her eyes away, too lazy to look at him.

"Is that it?" He seemed to have found a vent, gripping her hand tightly.

Ji Yunhuan felt he had called Gu Yubai here just to create an opportunity to torment her!

He was really ridiculous.

"Qi Cheng, your current behavior is very foolish!" Jealousy going overboard only made people resentful.

And, this probably wasn’t jealousy at all!

It was just pure retaliation.

"You clearly feel sorry for him but dare not admit it!" Otherwise, why would he be angry with her?

"Yes, I do feel sorry for him. Is that okay? Does it please you to force me to admit it?" To say she felt sorry, there truly was a bit of that.

Of course, this bit of sympathy wasn’t enough to sway her principles.

Since Gu Yubai had failed her and betrayed her, she didn’t want to help him or waste any more feelings on him.

Qi Cheng was momentarily at a loss for words.

He realized he had brought this upon himself.

Rather than knowing this outcome but feeling helpless, it was better to have never known from the start!

Ji Yunhuan had already left the living room. She didn’t go to eat, but went upstairs instead.

Qi Cheng turned back, just in time to see Gu Yubai staring at Ji Yunhuan’s back, "Look at her one more time, and I’ll gouge your eyes out."

Gu Yubai said, "It seems Uncle is really worried I’ll take her away from you."

"You don’t have that ability!" Anyone could, but not Gu Yubai.

"Then what is Uncle so angry about?"

Angry about what?

Qi Cheng’s gaze fell on Gu Yubai’s face.

Just thinking about how this man had once taken Ji Yunhuan’s innocence made his blood boil.

So, he couldn’t tolerate Gu Yubai appearing in front of Ji Yunhuan.

He leaned on the armrest of the sofa with one hand, looking at Gu Yubai, "Angry about your past with her. But you should know, making me angry is of no benefit to you."

If he was unhappy, there were many ways to torture Gu Yubai.

Gu Yubai remained silent.

Qi Cheng said, "So I called you here today just to tell you, if you dare to entangle with her again, it will only make the Gu Family Residence’s situation worse."

After Gu Yubai was driven away, Qi Cheng went to the dining room and then headed upstairs.

Ji Yunhuan was standing in the hallway. Seeing him come up, she turned coldly and walked into the bedroom, slamming the door.

Qi Cheng also went into the study.

Late at night, Ji Yunhuan lay in bed, hearing the sound of the door lock turning.