This incident, for Gu Qixiao, could be considered a warning, a reminder that there were still many challenges ahead.
He knew Ji Yu didn’t remember the past and was now being confined, yet he had no solution.
Every time Ji Yuanzhou saw that expression on Gu Qixiao’s face, he could tell that Ji Yu’s situation wasn’t good.
"What exactly happened to Yu?" His maturity had grown significantly, and he was particularly concerned about matters related to Ji Yu.
"She temporarily lost her memory. The only fortunate thing is that Xia Chuanhe doesn’t appear to be taking further actions for now. Let’s hope Auntie’s condition improves soon."
Gu Qixiao understood that everyone was worried about Ji Yu’s situation.
But in this predicament, worry alone was useless.
"Yu’s situation is a bit complicated. The agreement between Xia Chuanhe and Yu still exists, so I can’t bring her back yet."
Gu Qixiao, if he wanted to take her back by force, could undoubtedly find a way. However, because of Madam Ji’s condition, he had been hesitating.
"My mother’s condition has improved a lot. According to Xia Chuanhe, one more treatment should help her return to normal. By that time..."
"I can’t be sure Xia Chuanhe can truly cure Auntie," Gu Qixiao expressed his biggest concern.
During this time, he had been trying to contact Professor Zhang, hoping for a favorable outcome.
However, Professor Zhang had been abroad on a business trip and was unaware of Xia Chuanhe’s recent actions.
When he returned and learned that Xia Chuanhe was entangled with Ji Yu again, his expression turned complicated.
"What are you thinking, child? You have a promising future ahead, yet you insist on being entangled in matters of love?"
"Teacher, I am simply committed to one person. Ji Yu is different to me, and I could never just give up on her." To him, this matter was of utmost importance.
Of course, he had thought it through clearly—there was no way he would casually give up.
After all the efforts he’d made, should he let Ji Yu go at this point? That would be the worst possible outcome.
His mind had long been resolute. He would never give up on Ji Yu, especially not now.
"You must at least let me see how Ji Yu is doing, right? This surgery was high-risk from the start, and you didn’t even inform me beforehand. It’s fortunate that nothing happened to the girl, but if something had, you’d be regretting it for the rest of your life."
This was precisely why Xia Chuanhe hadn’t initially resorted to such measures.
He had been provoked to the extreme last time, which prompted this decision.
In the end, he still brought Professor Zhang to see Ji Yu.
But now, Ji Yu showed equal coldness toward everyone around him, her demeanor growing noticeably aloof whenever she saw someone with him.
"Yu, I know you may not remember me, but I still know who you are. It’s best if you let me check your condition. You’re pregnant and recently had surgery; I’m not at ease."
"The surgery is already done—what’s left to fix? To be honest, my attitude toward this matter has been consistent," Ji Yu said coldly. It wasn’t her intention to be so distant from people, but their actions had gone too far, and this was the only way she could respond to them.
"Yu, I know this must be hard for you, but you need to approach this cautiously. Please don’t do anything reckless."
He wanted Ji Yu to remain safe and healthy. Plus, he’d accepted favors from Gu Qixiao before, so naturally, he was inclined to help Ji Yu now.
"Doesn’t he just want to see me dead?" Ji Yu sneered at Xia Chuanhe, clearly still unable to let go of her anger over the matter.
"Yu, that’s an extreme thought. If this child truly wanted to take your life, he wouldn’t use tactics . Please, calm down."
She was already calm.
Had it been someone else, they might have jumped off by now.
"I’m a normal person. I want a free life. I want to recover my lost memories. I don’t want to live with someone like Xia Chuanhe. Since you’re his teacher, I hope you can persuade him." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novèlfire.net
She had repeated herself countless times, only for the outcomes to remain the same. Since this man was his teacher, surely his words carried some weight.
Ji Yu looked at the man in front of her, clearly still holding a sliver of hope for him.
In truth, Professor Zhang had spoken to him before, but he couldn’t understand why his student was this way—so preoccupied with romantic entanglements.
"Yu, let me examine you first, and then we’ll talk. I’ll try to persuade him. If it truly doesn’t work, you can come back with me. I’ll make sure justice is served for you."
Professor Zhang didn’t want the situation to spiral out of hand further.
"Teacher?" Xia Chuanhe’s reluctance was evident.
But Professor Zhang’s decision was final, and he swiftly took Ji Yu away.
Xia Chuanhe feared no one but had no choice but to respect Professor Zhang.
Seeing this unfold, Ji Yu tentatively believed in what Professor Zhang had said.
After finishing a series of examinations, Professor Zhang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"You’re quite lucky. Based on your current condition, there’s no serious issue."
Ji Yu was somewhat aware of her physical state. She hadn’t experienced any discomfort recently.
"Professor Zhang, since you’ve promised to take me back, could you also tell me—did I have any sort of deal with Xia Chuanhe before? Otherwise, why does everyone around me seem so wary of him?"
She still remembered the things Gu Qixiao had said.
Besides, even if she returned, the matter would still need to be settled with Xia Chuanhe.
"Yes, Xia was in the wrong on this matter. Don’t worry; it’s nothing insurmountable. Once I take you back, I’ll give your mother a thorough examination. If there’s anything wrong, I’ll do my best to treat her."
He knew Ji Yu cared deeply about her mother.
What Xia Chuanhe did would likely leave Ji Yu resentful for the rest of her life.
"So it’s because of my mother," Ji Yu said, her tone tinged with realization. Though she still didn’t understand the full picture, the expression on Professor Zhang’s face made it clear that this wasn’t a simple matter.