Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Is She A Scumbag?
Chapter 167: Is She A Scumbag?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Gu Ziyu lowered his head and sent a message to Jiang Junlin to let him know he was safe. Without even looking up, he said, “Chen Rushi really believes in you. Such an important matter, and she unquestionably trusts you?”
Ji Chi unbuttoned his shirt, revealing a scar from a gunshot wound on his lean and youthful body. “This trust was earned with my life. Once, he was attacked, and I saved him.”
Gu Ziyu ruthlessly exposed him, “Tell me, did you send the assassin?”
Ji Chi burst into laughter. “Darling, you’re quite clever.”
Gu Ziyu sincerely admired Ji Chi. He truly was adaptable. He could act like a carefree grandson in front of you and be ready to take your life with a flick of his wrist. Having saved his life once, Ji Chi was bound to not touch Chen Rushi’s heart. To gain Chen Rushi’s trust, Ji Chi had to withstand countless dangers before Chen Rushi.
“If his surgery fails, that’d be great,” Gu Ziyu said contentedly after finishing his ice cream.
“He can’t die yet!” Ji Chi said, “If he dies, the Chen family will fall into chaos. Black Hawk has faced numerous issues in recent years, and the criminal underworld is also watching closely. It can’t withstand internal turmoil.”
Gu Ziyu smiled and asked, “Is the leader of the underworld Pei Qiuying?”
“Darling, you’re well-informed.” Ji Chi raised an eyebrow, glancing at his phone. “The news was just announced ten minutes ago. Are you a prophet?”
Gu Ziyu gave a subtle smile, enigmatic. “I might have a touch of prophecy.”
Ji Chi stayed silent.
Chen Rushi messaged, and Ji Chi recorded a video of Gu Ziyu in his apartment, sending it to Chen Rushi. “Rest assured. Everything is under control.”
“You handle things well, and I’m at ease.” Chen Rushi also saw the footage of Ji Chi bringing Gu Ziyu home. “Be polite to him.”
After all, it was someone Gu Ci cared about.
“Understood!” Ji Chi hung up the phone with a sly smile, and Gu Ziyu gave him a thumbs-up.
Gu Ci was restless, focusing on the surgical treatment, setting aside any stray thoughts about Lu Zhiyuan. This new matter had arisen just as the previous one seemed to settle.
“What’s wrong? Anxious?” Dr. North asked, “Or nervous?”
“Both anxious and nervous,” Gu Ci replied. The matters causing her annoyance were unrelated to the surgery.
Dr. North said, “Your mind must be calm. Once you’re in the operating room, you can only think about the patient. He has no name and no connection to you. The slightest distraction could lead to serious consequences.”
“I know!”
Gu Ci couldn’t confide in anyone about Lu Zhiyuan’s matter. No matter how much she trusted someone, she couldn’t reveal his privacy. Lu Zhiyuan had always concealed his identity from her, which was the reason.
She wanted to see the Third Master. Perhaps it was because of some inexplicable connection between them. Lu Zhiyuan had really come to the Blue Fields Villa, standing in her garden and looking at the autumn scenery.
The autumn flowers were in full bloom, and the moonlight was beautiful. Gu Ci couldn’t help but think of the scene where Lu Zhiyuan had kissed her in the garden, challenging the Third Master. Now that he stood in the garden, he would surely recall that moment too. Gu Ci felt somewhat uneasy.
“Third Master…” Gu Ci called out to him. She noticed that he wasn’t wearing the couple’s bracelet on his wrist. The autumn night was chilly, and Gu Ci was wrapped in a coat, only revealing her fair face. Standing on the porch, bathed in the lamplight, he looked at her garden.
Seeing a beauty under the lamplight was like applying a filter, making her even more breathtaking. Gu Ci’s long, slightly curled chestnut hair draped around her, complementing her fair skin and delicate features.
Lu Zhiyuan did recall the scene of their passionate kiss that afternoon.
He averted his gaze. “Tomorrow is Chen Rushi’s surgery. Do your best. If it fails, it’s alright.”
Gu Ci understood his unspoken words. Chen Rushi couldn’t die yet, but no doctor could guarantee a hundred percent success. So, if it failed, it wouldn’t matter. He would protect everyone’s well-being.
His assurance eased Gu Ci’s mind.
“I trust you.”
Lu Zhiyuan nodded and turned to leave. He had come here solely to discuss this matter, so she wouldn’t lose sleep over it. However, Gu Ci stopped him. “Third Master, can you tell me who you really are? And why can you teleport?”
At the very least, she wanted to know what Lu Zhiyuan truly was.
“You’re concerned about my superpower, worried that he might disappear?” Lu Zhiyuan looked at her with a penetrating gaze, as if trying to read her thoughts.
He had seen through her thoughts, but she didn’t deny it.
“Gu Ci, you’re truly biased!” His tone gave away no emotions, but Gu Ci sensed his displeasure.
Gu Ci felt uneasy. “Third Master, you and Lu Zhiyuan…”
“Our matters, you need not be concerned about.” Lu Zhiyuan stood with his hands behind his back. “Survival of the fittest, like the law of the jungle.”
He departed with a cold demeanor, leaving Gu Ci with a chilling feeling.
Survival of the fittest, like the law of the jungle. They were destined to be rivals, only one would remain. If only one could survive, who would she hope it to be? Gu Ci dismissed the thought from her mind.
Dr. North was still awake. Unable to resist, Gu Ci asked her, “Master, I have a friend. She likes someone, but that person has a split personality disorder. She likes both sides of him. Is that considered wrong?”
Dr. North didn’t reply.
This was a tricky question. Their relationship had spawned a third party, which was interesting in itself. Gu Ci knew that it wasn’t a split personality, but she couldn’t explain that.
Anyway, they perceived it as a split personality and refused to acknowledge each other.
“Every finger has different lengths. It depends on which one she prefers.” Dr. North’s response was quite rational.
Gu Ci shook her head. “From beginning to end, she treats them as one person.”
“Split personality isn’t one person,” Dr. North offered another perspective. “If there’s a problem, it’s best to seek treatment without delay.”
“But his other personality has all the memories.”
“Then that’s not a split personality.” Dr. North became intrigued. “This is the first case like this I’ve encountered. Can 1 study it in detail? Is it Lu Zhiyuan?”
“No.” Gu Ci calmly replied. “It’s my best friend Zhou Jinjin. She’s dealing with relationship issues.”
Dr. North stroked her chin and smiled. “What about life skills and job skills?”
“Divergent tastes, but they’re fundamentally compatible.” Gu Ci shook her head. “It’s another person, possessing both sets of skills.”
“This is the first time I’ve encountered such a case.” Dr. North said. “I’ll look into it for you.”
“No need.” Gu Ci said, “She doesn’t want others to know about these matters.
She’s just feeling overwhelmed. Please keep this confidential, Master.”
Dr. North looked deeply at her and smiled. “Alright!”
The next morning, Gu Ci and Dr. North went to the hospital together to prepare for the surgery. Chen Rushi was in good physical and mental condition. After Gu Ci finished her final checkup, the nurses wheeled him into the operating room.
Lu Zhiyuan was also at the hospital. Before Gu Ci entered the operating room, Lu Zhiyuan seemed to have regained his usual charm. He had recovered from last night’s madness and appeared as the flamboyant Third Young Master once again.
“Just do your best,” he sneered. “It doesn’t matter if he dies.”
This sentiment echoed the Third Master’s..