Chapter 627: Chapter 628: The Young Actress Commits Suicide for Love
Nevertheless, Xia Yangyang soon learned where Gu Qichen had gone off to.
Feeling under the weather that night, she even developed a mild fever when the sun went down.
Coupled with Fang Zhengdong dutifully guarding the living room all night, and a slew of reporters loitering outside, the atmosphere was a touch too suffocating.
Xia Yangyang called it a day quite early, saving her energy to figure out a plan of action the next morning.
But little did she anticipate waking up to an explosive entertainment headline on her phone.
The news titled, “Young Maid of Honor Attempts Suicide Out of Love, Backing Tycoon Abuzz with Marriage Cancellation Rumors,” created quite a storm.
The news detailed how Zhang Xinyi, the newly established “it girl” of the entertainment industry, attempted suicide by cutting her wrists at River View Villa the previous night. The actress was discovered by her manager and rushed to the hospital, and soon after, Gu Qichen was spotted visiting the hospital – it all dovetailed very conveniently with his engagement announcement.
The article was a lengthy piece essentially regurgitating the unsavory gossip of a financial tycoon and the tale of an upcoming actress.
It ranged from lamenting the blind nature of love, conspiracies, to various interpretations.
Unsurprisingly, the story went viral on the digital media platforms.
The trending searches on Weibo were brimming with the names of Gu Qichen, Zhang Xinyi, and Xi Zijun.
Opinions on the matter varied greatly, creating a buzz in the comments.
“Who would have thought Zhang Xinyi, the innocent one, could be rather manipulative. Taking advantage of President Gu’s marriage, she spiced it up and managed to ruin Young Master Gu’s wedding. It seems like she can’t let go of her obsession.”
“I, for one, believe Zhang Xinyi is not pretending. She must genuinely be besotted with Young Master Gu. Who would play with their own life as a joke? Didn’t she abort his child previously?”
“Young Master Gu must still harbor feelings for her. He dashed off to the hospital, leaving his bride-to-be. Regardless of whether Zhang Xinyi deliberately planned this, she won this round.”
“Here’s a bombshell for y’all – Zhang Xinyi and Young Master Gu have a son together. The child resembles Young Master Gu and he even brings him to the office occasionally. So, even though Zhang Xinyi can’t be the leading lady, she’s given birth to the Gu Family’s eldest grandson. A mother is noble with a noble son.”
Comments flooded the internet sphere. Xia Yangyang casually glanced through some before shutting off her phone.
She’d never met the girl named Zhang Xinyi, nor did she know about her relationship with Gu Qichen.
Yet, Xia Yangyang couldn’t help feeling a bit sorry for her.
Xia Yangyang picked up Xia Ye, preparing to leave.
Fang Zhengdong hastily stood up, “You can’t leave. The president said he’ll be back soon.”
Obviously, she wouldn’t wait for Gu Qichen to return.
This time, Xia Yangyang didn’t hesitate to use force.
Being a black belt in Taekwondo and having kept up with regular fitness over the years, she was not to be taken lightly.
Fang Zhengdong, caught off guard, was swiftly floored by Xia Yangyang.
With Xia Ye in her arms, Xia Yangyang was all set to leave.
As she arrived at the door, she bumped into Gu Qichen.
Xia Yangyang hadn’t expected Gu Qichen to return so soon.
“Where are you going?” Gu Qichen asked, his voice icy.
“You’d be better off managing your own people instead of meddling with me,” she retorted.
Remembering Gu Qichen’s proposal for remarriage, Xia Yangyang felt a sense of irony.
Gu Qichen said nothing. “First, have breakfast. We’ll talk later,” he suggested.
Surprisingly, Gu Qichen was holding a box of food which apparently contained porridge.
Xia Yangyang lost her appetite. “I’m not eating. Gu Qichen, there’s nothing left to discuss between us. If you don’t let me leave, I’ll call the cops right now.”
Gu Qichen scoffed, “Then go ahead – call them!”
Just when the conversation was heating up, Fang Zhengdong quickly tried to mediate, “The old man called just a bit ago, asking you to return to Gu Garden later. He especially mentioned to bring the child along.”