After Transmigrating into a Scumbag Alpha, I Whitewashed Myself with the Movie Queen on a Reality Dating Show - Chapter 46

Once in the car, Gu Zhi patted her shoulder: “If you’re tired, just lean on my shoulder and sleep. I guarantee you’ll wake up in our bed.”

Xu Muyan didn’t realize how much she relied on Gu Zhi. She immediately wrapped her arms around her neck. The driver in the front seat was used to this and pressed a button to partition the back seat. The soundproofing was excellent; no one could hear what they were saying.

Xu Muyan murmured: “I’m so tired… but seeing you makes me feel better.”

Gu Zhi pursed her lips and smiled. She liked Xu Muyan clinging to her and depending on her. It made her feel like she was her safety net. However, facing difficulties alone was necessary. Gu Zhi was genuinely afraid of the life-threatening situations Xu Muyan might encounter when she wasn’t around.

“Zhifan said Xu Xun saved you?”

Xu Muyan was silent for a few seconds before nodding: “A car was speeding over. Xu Xun pulled me away, or I definitely would have been hit.”

Gu Zhi tightened her hold on Xu Muyan, frowning: “What exactly does Xu Xun want with you?”

Xu Muyan lazily raised her head, her breath like a delicate orchid: “Nothing more than wanting to acknowledge me as his relative and even planning a press conference.”

Gu Zhi found it amusing: “A press conference? What is that guy thinking? Doesn’t that just put more pressure on the people involved?”

Xu Muyan scoffed mockingly: “He wants to control public opinion and let himself off the hook. I won’t let him succeed.”

Gu Zhi: “But it seems he wants to join us in dealing with Su Ruoqiang.”

Xu Muyan closed her eyes: “So that’s the tricky part. Are his intentions simply to protect himself, or does he genuinely want to eliminate the Su family immediately?”

Gu Zhi nodded and kissed her on the lips: “Let’s not think about it for now. You don’t know how worried I was when I heard you were at the hospital. You’ll have to compensate me properly when we get home.”

Xu Muyan blushed: “We did it last night. Are you coming back for more tonight?!”

Gu Zhi was slightly taken aback. She shook her head: “No, I misspoke. I should compensate you. I’ll cook whatever you want, okay?”

Xu Muyan puffed up her cheeks in annoyance: “Oh!”

…

Gu Zhi recounted everything that happened yesterday to Xu Ranzhi. Xu Ranzhi had very little interaction with Xu Xun and didn’t really know what he was thinking. Regardless, it was best to wait and see.

Xue Yan was furious when she learned about the news on Weibo. She called Xu Muyan, demanding to know what was going on. Xu Muyan was too tired to respond, only saying not to worry about it.

But Xue Yan couldn’t wait. When Xu Xun held the press conference, she stormed in, delivered a slap right across Xu Xun’s face, and caused a massive sensation on Weibo.

Gu Zhi was out socializing and felt a mix of emotions when she heard the news.

“Xue Yan, you…” Xu Xun smiled for a moment when he saw Xue Yan, then said with concern: “You’re not feeling well. You should go back and rest.”

Xue Yan angrily rebuked: “Xu Xun, what ridiculous press conference are you holding? I’m telling you right now, I will never forgive you!”

Online comments were polarized. Some people thought Xu Xun was wrong and a scumbag. Others, seeing Xue Yan act like a hysterical shrew, suddenly felt that Xu Xun was right to leave her. Who would want to spend their life with such an emotionally volatile woman?

Han Yun’s head ached reading these comments. “Are these netizens sick? It was clearly all Xu Xun’s fault, but they’re blaming the woman.”

Gu Zhi looked at her phone and said calmly: “Most of these people are men who benefit from privilege or are misogynistic. Overall, they are people with warped values.”

Han Yun sighed: “Xu Xun abandoned his wife and child for status and wealth, causing his wife emotional distress. It’s been so many years, and now he apologizes in the form of a supposed victim, shifting the public focus onto Madam’s mother.”

At this point, Gu Zhi abruptly looked up. Xu Xun’s press conference wasn’t a sincere apology. It was to provoke the hot-tempered Xue Yan to come over so the public would believe he left his wife and daughter entirely because of Xue Yan!

Damn it! Xu Xun was playing a good game!

Gu Zhi shouted: “Han Yun, drive to the press conference immediately!”

At that moment, Xue Yan was still wildly cursing Xu Xun. She was usually calm and composed, but the moment she encountered Xu Xun, she transformed too quickly into a completely different person.

Xu Xun shook his head sadly: “Ah Yan, don’t cause a scene… I’ll take you out of here, okay? I truly made a mistake. I want to apologize to you and Muyan. I have always loved you both in my heart.”

Xue Yan cursed wildly: “Xu Xun, you shameless, despicable bastard! You owe me so much. What’s the use of a mere press conference? A lifetime of apologies won’t make up for what you did!”

Seeing the cunning expression on Xu Xun’s face, Xue Yan became even more enraged and immediately picked up a chair to throw at him.

Gu Zhi rushed to the scene just in time to see several bodyguards surrounding Xue Yan. They were all Xu Xun’s men and were extremely ruthless. One of them even kicked Xue Yan’s leg. Since she was Xu Muyan’s biological mother, Gu Zhi felt obliged to protect her.

“All of you, get out of the way!” Xu Xun said with concern: “Don’t hurt her!”

The group stepped back slightly, and Xue Yan rushed forward with the chair again. Gu Zhi quickly ran in front to stop her. Unexpectedly, she was struck on the head by the impact of Xue Yan’s chair.

Gu Zhi: “…”

Xue Yan’s disruption of the press conference caused a massive storm on Weibo.

[I finally understand why Xu Xun left them. This mom is clearly crazy. She even injured Xu Xun before. Xu Xun let her go, so why is she still being such a shrew!]

[I suspect the Movie Queen also has a mental illness. Mental illness is highly hereditary. What will CEO Gu do?]

[Damn it, if it were me, I would leave this woman too. She’s completely nuts.]

[What did Xu Xun ever do wrong? While it’s true he cheated on her, if he hadn’t left, this woman might have secretly murdered him!]

[Alphas have it so hard. They can’t hit or scold her, and they’re tormented by a crazy woman.]

[Wasn’t there news about an assassination attempt on Xu Xun before? It seems it was this woman. Xu Xun didn’t hold it against her. Why is she still holding a grudge? Even if he cheated, just let it go. Everyone is doing well now. Why dwell on the past?]

[I’m starting to suspect that Xu Muyan might also have a mental illness. The Gu family should consider divorce. CEO Gu is definitely in danger! And poor Mu Baobao!]

When Gu Zhi woke up, she was already in a hospital bed. Xu Muyan was watching her, her eyes red and looking pitiful. Gu Zhi’s first question was: “Is my mother-in-law alright?”

Xu Muyan lowered her gaze and whispered: “Because she has a history of mental illness and has previously attempted to stab Xu Xun, public opinion has escalated. Not only did she lose her job, but the police are planning to have her stay in a mental hospital for a while…”

Gu Zhi held her cold fingers. “It’ll be okay.”

“Zhi-Zhi!” Gu Lan and Gao Qi’s voices came through. They rushed in. Gao Qi was teary-eyed and hugged Gu Zhi: “My child, we know about everything online.”

Gu Lan snorted and glanced at Xu Muyan: “I knew marrying an actress wouldn’t bring anything good.”

Gu Zhi frowned: “Dad, don’t say that. Muyan is not at fault at all!”

“She may not be, but her mother is. Causing a scene in front of the media for no reason, and having attempted to stab Xu Xun before. We haven’t even settled the score with you yet!” Gao Qi said indignantly.

Xu Muyan suddenly lowered her head, not saying a word.

Gu Zhi felt heartbroken seeing this and yelled: “If you blame Sister and my mother-in-law, I’ll take Mu Baobao and never see you again.”

Gu Lan was shocked and angry: “You scoundrel!”

Xu Muyan interjected: “Dad, Mom, what my mother did has indeed caused trouble for the Gu family. I will resolve it as soon as possible. Don’t worry… Mu Baobao is still with you. I plan not to bring her back for now.”

Gao Qi sighed. She actually liked Xu Muyan, at least her demeanor. So, she pulled her husband away, allowing the young couple to talk.

Xu Muyan sat by Gu Zhi’s bed: “You should rest well.”

Gu Zhi grumbled: “It was just a blow to the head. I’m fine. I want to go home with you.”

“You still need follow-up checks. Stay in the hospital for now,” Xu Muyan said, her face pale but smiling: “My heart stopped for a beat when you passed out. I was so scared. I don’t ever want you to get hurt.”

Gu Zhi’s eyes welled up. Her beloved Xu Muyan also loved her deeply.

“I’ve been protected by you for so many years. It’s time for me to be independent.” Xu Muyan bit her red lip, sounding like she was saying goodbye.

Gu Zhi furrowed her brow. She would rather split herself into a dozen to protect Muyan and Mu Baobao, but she couldn’t. So she vowed to protect her wife with her life, forever!

…

Xu Family Mansion.

Su Ruoqiang found out that Xu Xun had unilaterally held a press conference and rushed in, delivering a sharp slap to his face. “Why did you suddenly hold a press conference?! To let others laugh at Xiaoyue for being the mistress?!”

Xu Xun suddenly knelt down. Su Xiaoyue and Xu Ranzhi nearby were both stunned.

Xu Xun said sadly: “I’m sorry, I’m truly sorry. I’m sorry to Xiaoyue, and I’m sorry to Xue Yan… I don’t want to be enemies with Muyan and the Gu family. She is very happy married to Gu Zhi. I don’t want to ruin things for them, so I planned to acknowledge Muyan as my relative, to make her feel a little better.”

“Xu Xun, are you sick!” Su Ruoqiang picked up his wooden cane and began beating Xu Xun severely. With each blow, Xu Xun nearly collapsed, coughing dully.

“You want to make her feel a little better, but what about Xiaoyue, Ranzhi, and Yangyang?! Everything about the company, Junze, was given to you by our Su family. It has nothing to do with Xue Yan or the Gu family. Yet, you’ve turned against us!”

Su Xiaoyue sobbed, cursing: “Xu Xun! What did you tell me back then! You said you loved me, always would, and were willing to pluck the stars from the sky for me… But now, it turns out you still had someone else in your heart!”

Xu Xun shook his head: “Xiaoyue, listen to me. I genuinely loved you before, but I owe Ah Yan so much. She took care of Muyan every day when I wasn’t there. As a father, I truly failed them.”

Returning to the same topic, Su Ruoqiang’s eyes widened. He grabbed Xu Xun’s collar: “When you two got together, we all opposed you, because what future does a gold-digger have! Now it seems, you really are worthless!”

A trace of resentment flashed in Xu Xun’s eyes, and his voice trembled: “Father-in-law, I…”

“Shut up!” Su Ruoqiang roared.

Suddenly, he slowly released Xu Xun. And his large body abruptly collapsed! Su Ruoqiang’s expression froze, as if still.

Xu Xun instinctively rushed to support him: “Dad, what’s wrong? Dad, say something! Ambulance, ambulance!”

Su Xiaoyue screamed in panic: “Dad! Quick, quick, an ambulance!”

…

Gu Zhi was still in the hospital, eating takeout that Han Yun had secretly bought her. Han Yun’s face was full of worry: “CEO Gu, what will Madam do if she finds out you ate takeout?”

Gu Zhi looked at the food in the takeout container, eating rapidly. “I’m really fine. Sister is just too worried about me.”

Han Yun pouted and asked curiously: “Would CEO Gu eat if Madam were here?”

Gu Zhi paused, then cursed: “Are you stupid? I have to sneakily eat. Why would I eat openly in front of her and subject myself to a good scolding? Am I looking to get scolded?”

Han Yun said, “Oh,” but thought to himself that even if Madam was talking to someone in the hospital corridor, you wouldn’t dare to sneak a bite.

Hearing a rush of noise outside the corridor, seemingly mixed with Xu Ranzhi’s voice, Gu Zhi asked: “What’s going on outside?”

Han Yun went out to check and came back, saying: “It seems something happened to the Xu family.”

Gu Zhi said, “Ah,”: “Did Xu Xun try to harm himself?”

“No, it seems Su Ruoqiang had a stroke.”

Gu Zhi blinked. This is wonderful news!

Outside the emergency room, Xu Xun and Su Xiaoyue waited anxiously. The light indicating the rescue was in progress dimmed, and the doctor walked out, looking distressed.

Su Xiaoyue asked: “Doctor, how is my father?”

The doctor sighed: “The patient had a myocardial infarction. He is currently under observation, but the probability is low. You should be prepared.”

“Myocardial infarction?” Su Xiaoyue was stunned for a moment, then immediately pounded Xu Xun’s chest, crying and cursing: “Xu Xun, it’s all your fault, all your fault! You made my father angry! How am I supposed to live?”

Xu Xun shed tears, repeatedly apologizing. He quickly hugged Su Xiaoyue. Su Xiaoyue cried loudly in his arms, feeling utterly lost. Xu Xun, a middle-aged man who had endured hardship, did not lose his composure. Instead, he comforted Su Xiaoyue, murmuring: “I will always take care of you. Don’t be afraid, Xiaoyue… I’m here. I’m here.”

Xu Ranzhi saw all of this. She quietly turned around and saw Gu Zhi poking her head out slightly, raising an eyebrow at her.

On the day of her discharge, Gu Zhi’s first stop was not home, but Xu Ranzhi’s car.

Xu Ranzhi asked: “Isn’t your sister coming to pick you up?”

Gu Zhi quickly fastened her seatbelt: “I told her I’d be discharged tomorrow.”

Xu Ranzhi: “…”

“Do you really want to see her?”

Gu Zhi smiled: “It’s time for a visit.”

Seeing her still deep in thought, Xu Ranzhi asked confusedly: “What are you thinking about?”

“I’m thinking if a paparazzi sees me getting into your car, then wouldn’t I be finished.”

Xu Ranzhi: “…”

Gu Zhi’s visit was to see an acquaintance.

In the visiting room, Jiang Shiyi slowly followed the prison guard. Her hair was as long and soft as before, and she walked with the elegance and grace of a noble family. The only difference was that the light was gone from her eyes. The three of them sat face-to-face, the familiar face revealing unspoken astonishment.

Jiang Shiyi smiled: “I didn’t expect you to come to see me. Long time no see, CEO Gu.”

Gu Zhi also smiled: “It seems Lan Zijing still cares about you, always bringing you things.”

Jiang Shiyi glanced at Xu Ranzhi: “She didn’t bring them. I haven’t seen her in a long time.”

Gu Zhi pursed her lips: “Muyan said she’s living abroad and hasn’t returned home for a long time.”

Jiang Shiyi didn’t speak, just lowered her head silently, then looked up again: “What do you want?”

Gu Zhi stared intently at her, as if scrutinizing her. “What kind of drugs do you think can cause a myocardial infarction?” Gu Zhi asked.

Before this, Xu Ranzhi had told her that Su Ruoqiang usually exercised, ate lightly, and didn’t have high blood pressure, so it was unlikely he would suffer a heart attack so easily.

Gu Zhi quickly thought of Jiang Shiyi’s method of poisoning.

Jiang Shiyi had studied pharmacology and was very familiar with it. She closed her eyes silently: “Why don’t you ask a professional, instead of asking a prisoner like me?”

Gu Zhi sneered: “Who knows more about poisoning than you?”

Jiang Shiyi felt she was being mocked: “Do you think I will tell you?”

Gu Zhi crossed her arms: “You are an expert. If you help the police investigate the poisoning case, maybe things will be better for you here.”

“I have a life sentence. I will survive nonetheless.”

“But I can make sure you never see Lan Zijing again.”