Stealing Your Heart

Afraid that he would be forced to get involved, Zhou Huaihou said, “Once Gao Yuan recovers, all of you can go back to Baicheng.”

Bai Yinning knew that Zhou Huaihou said this for his own good, but he wouldn’t be able to walk away in peace before seeing the outcome of this incident.

“You’ve done enough,” Zhou Huaihou said as he sat down. “A special task force has been set up to investigate this incident. Once the incident has been investigated thoroughly and the evidence is conclusive, even the gods would not be able to save them. You don’t have to get involved anymore.”

Bai Yinning realized the seriousness in Zhou Huaihou’s tone, so he asked, “Are you part of the task force?”

Zhou Huaihou shook his head. “The authorities know that I am related to the Gu family, so they didn’t include me in the task force. They’re very serious this time. If anything goes out of hand, even I will be investigated.”

“Is it really that serious?” Bai Yinning furrowed his brows as he speculated what the outcome of the incident would be.

“At this point, the top level of authorities have already threatened the lower level to make sure they carry out investigations justly. If they don’t, they too would have consequences to face,” said Zhou Huaihou.

Gu Bei’s incident was a humiliation for the authorities as they had recently adopted a ‘zero tolerance for criminals’ policy. Any convicted crimes would be punished severely.

“Just listen to me this time. Quickly head back. Don’t let yourself get hurt because of this,” Zhou Huaihou advised.

“I will deal with those few officials whom you had connections with. Just take Chunchun back to Baicheng with you and stay out of sight. Don’t make me worry.” Zhou Huaihou patted Bai Yinning’s shoulder.

Bai Yinning began reflecting on his recent actions. He realized that he had only thought about himself without any consideration for Zhou Huaihou. He knew very well that Zhou Huaihou had a reputation in society, and that Gu Huixin was related to the Gu family, yet he had exploited Zhou Huaihou’s connections for his own self-interests. After reflecting on all this, Bai Yinning realized that he had put Zhou Huaihou in a very difficult position.

“I’m sorry,” he apologized sincerely.

“You don’t need to apologize. We’re family, after all,” said Zhou Huaihou. He simply wanted to protect his own family.

Knock knock!

There was a sudden knock on the door before Zhou Chunchun called out, “Dad, Yinning, it’s time to eat.”

“Okay,” Zhou Huaihou answered his daughter.

“Come on, let’s go and eat.” He walked up and opened the door for Bai Yinning.

That evening, dinner was prepared by Zhou Chunchun. Gu Huixin had heard of the news and was so distressed that she did not come out of her room. No matter what, the person involved was still her biological brother.

and eat first. I’ll

the bedroom and found Gu Huixin lying on the

her, “Come on, get up and have something to eat. Chunchun and her

can’t stomach

job? We can then go and live in Baicheng with our daughter and

up and cried out, “That’s

very well that her husband was an ambitious man, and she admired that

to see him in a difficult position, so she held his

and replied, “We’re husband and wife. Nothing could

Gu Huixin understood the severity of this matter. She also understood how anyone related

can I come in?” Zhou Chunchun knocked

come on in,” Gu Huixin said as she let go of her

she took from Bai Yinning. “Mom, please have something to eat. You haven’t eaten anything since

Huixin forced herself to smile and chirped out, “What a good daughter

the food on the bedside table and said, “I made some of your favorite dishes. Please

Huixin then took a sip

don’t you come along to Baicheng

sense of warmth in her heart, but she said, “I won’t go. If I do, your father will be alone over here. I have to stay here to keep him company. When are you planning

wanted them to return to Baicheng

leave in two days,”

knew very well that Chunchun was the apple of her parent’s eyes, so he cared

are you in such a hurry to leave? You didn’t even

Yinning chuckled. “Do you have any other matters to attend

“Before we leave, I have to say goodbye to

Gu Huixin was confused as she didn’t know who Zhou Chunchun was

knew exactly who she was referring to, and he interjected,

so she asked,

I don’t,” Bai Yinning

are you talking about?” Gu Huixin asked as she looked at them. Suddenly, Lin Xinyan’s image flashed through her

“Xinyan has

kids?” Gu Huixin

any hesitation. “Yes, I