Chapter 193: No Matter How Good He Is, He’s Someone’s Husband (1)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Dr. North’s hand had almost healed completely. After finishing her classes, Gu Ci would come to the hospital to seek treatment for her emotional wounds. Regardless of the weather, Central Hospital was the best hospital in City A. Chen Rushi, Dr. North, and Pei Qiuying were all hospitalized there.

Pei Qiuying had been injured in the neck by Gu Ci and had also stayed at Central Hospital for a few days. After the matter with the gold had been resolved, Pei Qiuying started coming to see Dr. North every day.

Dr. North was distant towards her.

She stood on the fourth-floor ward, looking down at the garden below. Gu Ci was walking with Dr. North, chatting and laughing gently. Pei Qiuying’s eyes turned icy as she watched.

Gu Ci… it was always Gu Ci.

Her man, Gu Ci wanted to take him. Her sister, Gu Ci wanted to take her too.

Truly her lifelong rival!

Pei Qiuying let out a slow breath, suppressing the jealousy deep within her. Before coming to City A, she hadn’t considered Gu Ci significant. Even though Gu Ci had a strong background and was outstanding and brilliant, a genius girl, Pei Qiuying hadn’t paid her much attention.

She wanted to crush Gu Ci, just like crushing an ant.

Would anyone care about the life of an ant?

But this trip to City A had stirred a crisis within her. The seemingly ordinary college girl was now a threat to her existence. This girl… was truly bothersome.

She touched the healing scar on her neck. The gaze that could kill Gu Ci was unstoppable.

Gu Ci was about to go abroad to watch Lu Zhiyuan’s competition. For some reason, she felt a bit nervous. Dr. North smiled and asked, “Why are you nervous?”

“I don’t know!” Gu Ci chuckled and said, “It’s like… a first date.”

She recalled the previous life’s date with Lu Zhiyuan. It was a sunny afternoon. She had been nervous, happy, and insecure, wearing three layers of masks because her face had been disfigured. In prison, she had been wary of Gu Chuyun sending someone to assassinate her. Gu Ci didn’t like physical contact with people; anyone who touched her would trigger her reflex to fight back.

But with Lu Zhiyuan by her side, she walked in his shadow, feeling incredibly safe and joyful. It was a kind of happiness she hadn’t experienced in many years.

“Your recent state has been quite good,” Dr. North said. “Believe in yourself.”

Gu Ci was naturally resilient. She only reacted overly when Lu Zhiyuan left her, which caused her to struggle with inner demons. But apart from that, she could face any challenge with calm composure.

“I didn’t have nightmares last night,” Gu Ci happily shared her state with Dr. North. “Master, does that mean I’m getting better?”

“Cici, as long as you cooperate, you will get better.”

Gu Ci nodded. She was at her most well-behaved and obedient when in front of Dr. North.

“Master, is there really no problem with the batch of gold you gave to Pei Qiuying?” Gu Ci asked.

“The gold reserves in the bank are organized into batches, and this batch of gold only has markings, not serial numbers. Coincidentally…” Dr. North blinked, “When 1 received every gold bar back then, I inspected them. There are three gold bars with hidden markings.”

Gu Ci was curious. “You didn’t tell Pei Qiuying?”

“Why should 1 tell her?” Dr. North said casually. “She wants it, 1 give it. Gold isn’t something I produced. If she doesn’t check, it’s not my responsibility.”

Gu Ci felt an inexplicable sense of joy. Dr. North suddenly said, “Cici, Pei Qiuying is meticulous and grew up in the underworld. She’s different from Gu Chuyun, the girls who badmouthed you behind your back in school, or the others. Despite her charming appearance, her hands are stained with blood. Don’t provoke her.”

“It’s not that I want to provoke her,” Gu Ci looked ahead. “Lu Zhiyuan is my territory, and I will fight for every inch!”

Dr. North followed her gaze and saw Pei Qiuying approaching slowly. She was no longer in patient attire, indicating that she was about to be discharged from the hospital. She came over with a gentle smile, “Sister, is your hand better?”

“It’s fine!”

“If Sister is unhappy, I can help you vent your anger,” Pei Qiuying casually offered, “Chen Rushi will pay the price for this.”

“No need, 1’11 handle my own affairs,” Dr. North looked at her. “Since the matter with the gold has been resolved, shouldn’t you be leaving?”

“Sisters who haven’t seen each other for years, why is Sister in such a hurry to chase me away?” Pei Qiuying looked at Gu Ci to the side. “Is it because of her?”

“I remember that the Pei family and the Jiang family are old friends. You also have an engagement with Jiang Junlin, right?” Dr. North raised an eyebrow, jokingly. “So, you’re Cici’s future sister-in-law.”

Gu Ci was speechless.

Suddenly, she felt that Ji Chi was flawless.

“That was just a joke from Father and Jiang Minghua. It’s not serious. 1 have someone in my heart. Sister, after you recover, I’ll bring him to see you.”

Gu Ci’s expression changed. When Pei Qiuying mentioned Third Master, her tone was familiar and confident. She wouldn’t dare to say she could bring Third Master to meet anyone. Why would he agree to meet Pei Qiuying?

This display of authority and sovereignty was cleverly executed and subtle.

Gu Ci lowered her head and smiled sweetly, “Pei Qiuying, the day we fell into the sea, you woke up in the hospital, while 1 woke up in Lu Zhiyuan’s bed!”

Dr. North stayed silent.

Pei Qiuying’s gaze darkened. The smile in her eyes was gone, replaced by a heavy cloud. “Is that so?”

“Do you know what he likes to eat? Do you know his favorite color? You think Third Master and Third Young Master are competing for control of the body, and you’re so eager to help him. But do you know? He cares about and cherishes Lu Zhiyuan. He’s been protecting him all along.” Gu Ci stared at Pei Qiuying with a cold smile. “If you’re ignorant of his preferences, his habits, his feelings, what right do you have to pretend in front of me that you’re his lover?”

Dr. North, wanting to advise Gu Ci not to provoke Pei Qiuying, remained silent.

But Gu Ci, when it came to Lu Zhiyuan, was truly unyielding. She wouldn’t relent, “We’re all adults. Let’s act with dignity. No matter how good he is, he’s someone else’s husband!”

Pei Qiuying said, “You truly have admirable courage.”

In just a few words, a murderous intent was revealed.

Yet, Gu Ci wasn’t intimidated at all. She had already revealed her trump card in front of Pei Qiuying. During the cruise, Pei Qiuying should have known her stance. If Gu Ci took a step back, Pei Qiuying would take two steps forward.

“Miss Gu, let’s wait and see who he chooses to spend his life with,” Pei Qiuying said with a light laugh, bidding farewell to Dr. North. “Sister, let’s keep in touch.”

Dr. North nodded. After Pei Qiuying glanced at Gu Ci and left with composure.

Dr. North asked, “Why did you provoke her?”

“1 dislike it when she mentions Lu Zhiyuan, acting like she’s entitled to him,” Gu Ci said coldly. “She’s not deserving!”

“Cici, besides Lu Zhiyuan’s love, what do you have as leverage to compete with her?” Dr. North cryptically remarked, “Love is a fleeting thing. Today it’s here, tomorrow it might be gone..”

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