Chapter 780: Chapter 780: Your Mother Has Gone Mad
“No, Dad, please don’t be angry,” Zhixi took a deep breath and said, “Of course, you are my father, and you always will be, but I don’t want to be Miss Leslie anymore. If this identity becomes an obstacle, then I’d rather not have it.”
Gu Bingjun was silent for a while before he sighed and said, “Silly girl. Do you think things are that simple? The conflict between Zhuo Yuwei and He Jingyao has always been there, and even if you’re no longer Miss Leslie, it won’t change anything. Your existence has only intensified their conflict.”
Zhixi felt a pain in her heart and was about to speak when suddenly a hand snatched her phone away.
Then, her back collided with a scorching chest.
Her body tensed slightly, but she did not turn around.
“Uncle, it’s me.” He Jingyao held the phone to his ear, his voice mild, “Zhixi is being stubborn, don’t be angry. Rest assured, I will handle this.”
Gu Bingjun said a few more things, and He Jingyao responded in a low voice to all of them before hanging up the call.
He turned the woman in his arms around, looking at her expressionlessly.
“You… you haven’t recovered yet. Why did you get out of bed?” Zhixi said in a quiet voice.
“Su Zixi, you are really foolish,” his voice carried a hint of helplessness, “Cut ties with your father? I can’t believe you thought of that!”
Zhixi blinked back her tears and said, “This is the only solution I could think of…”
A flicker of distress passed through He Jingyao’s eyes.
He sighed softly and lifted her in a cradle carry.
“Wait! You’re still running a fever!” Zhixi became anxious to get down.
“Don’t move,” He Jingyao warned with a glance, “Even if I’m sick, I can still carry you!”
Zhixi immediately did not dare to struggle anymore.
He Jingyao placed her on the bed, tucked her in, and loomed over her.
Xiaobao was playing with his own feet at the edge of the bed, and when he saw this, he curiously lifted his head and snuggled next to Zhixi to lie down. For more chapters visit novel⸺fire.net
“Mommy, are you going to rest too?”
“Mm.” He Jingyao suddenly laughed, “Xiaobao, your mom has gone crazy.”
“…That’s not true,” Zhixi pouted, feeling a bit wronged.
“But at least she’s not beyond cure,” He Jingyao lifted her chin, staring into her eyes, “Did my father say something to you?”
Zhixi’s eyes flickered.
Seeing this, He Jingyao already understood in his heart.
“Actually, the best way to solve the current problem is for me to resign,” He Jingyao smiled, “Zhuo Yuwei is deeply wary of me, and unless I completely lose control over HI, he will always be on guard against the He Family. My father understands this, he just refuses to acknowledge it, thinking that separating us will solve everything.”
Zhixi was stunned for a moment, staring at him blankly.
“So, whether you are Miss Leslie or not, whether we are together or not, it won’t change anything,” He Jingyao enunciated every word, his dark gaze seeming to carry a compelling power, “I have thoroughly offended Zhuo Yuwei, and it is bound to be a life-and-death struggle between us. This is the reality we face.”
“It’s all because of me, right?” Zhixi murmured softly.
“Yes, it is because of you,” He Jingyao combed through her long hair, his voice still calm, “But now that the result is here, what do you plan to do?”
Zhixi’s eyes welled up, her voice choked with sobs, “I… I can’t help you…”