There was an impulse.
He so wanted to kiss her.
If only Su Qi hadn't been sent to Huo Tingyun's bed back then.
Would Su Qi have married him now, become his bride?
Leaving the Su family, on the way home, she received a call from Xu Linchuan.
"Tang Xue has woken up. She was pushed down the stairs and has a slight concussion. She should be fine after a week of rest."
"Thank you."
Su Qi was exhausted, her voice weak and listless.
"You're welcome. How about offering yourself in return?"
Su Qi pursed her lips and tightened her grip on the phone. "The light is red. I'll drive home first."
"Okay..."
Su Qi drove home and fell into a deep sleep.
Perhaps it was the baby in her belly, but she woke up hungry quickly. Before afternoon, she woke up hungry, got up, cooked a bowl of noodles, and then simmered chicken soup. She took it to the hospital. There were two portions of chicken soup, one for Xu Linchuan and one for Gu Tangxue.
Gu Tangxue had already woken up and was lying in the hospital bed. Seeing Su Qi arrive, she became very agitated and struggled to get up.
"Lie down. You can tell me whatever you need to, slowly."
"Xiao Su, believe me, I didn't steal Mo Yu's things. I don't know how that necklace ended up in my pocket. I didn't steal anything..." Gu Tangxue knew Mo Yu was targeting her, knew Mo Yu was making things difficult for her.
But she hadn't done it.
She would never covet other people's money, let alone steal.
"I know, I know. Of course, it wasn't you who stole it. How could you steal? Our Tang Xue is a good girl."
Su Qi spoke like a mother comforting her daughter.
Gu Tangxue's emotions gradually stabilized, but she still hugged Su Qi and wept profusely.
"I don't know what I did wrong. Why is she targeting me like this?"
"I know it's not your fault."
It was her.
She hadn't protected the girl in front of her.
A wave of frustration washed over Su Qi.
After coaxing Gu Tangxue to sleep, Su Qi stood at the door of the corridor.
At this moment, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.
She gently touched her slightly bulging belly.
"Baby, what should I do?"
"You should ask yourself."
A familiar voice sounded in her ear.
Su Qi looked up in surprise and saw Song Heqing, looking very astonished.
"Why are you here?"
"Gu Tangxue is a rare grassroots actress, her acting is better than Xu Linyun's. The actress I favored is injured, so of course I came to visit."
Su Qi then noticed that Song Heqing was holding a flower basket in his hand.
"Director Song."
"I heard about her situation. I've already sent someone to check the surveillance, but the culprit was very clever and left no trace. If Gu Tangxue is framed, she might not be able to return to the crew."
"Can't return to the crew? No! Is there no other way?"
"Of course, there is. As long as Huo Tingyun speaks up. He is the biggest investor in this movie. His word can decide anyone's fate."
What did that mean?
Go find Huo Tingyun?
She had finally escaped that man.
She couldn't do it.
Su Qi averted her gaze. "Is there really no other way?"
"Think carefully. Is your dignity more important, or your good friend's reputation?"
Song Heqing's lips curved into a smile. He patted Su Qi's shoulder, walked past her, and whispered.
"You are a smart girl. I believe you know what to do."
Su Qi lowered her eyes and clenched her hands into fists.
That night.
The Night Bar.
"Mr. Huo, allow me to introduce you to our new girl at the bar..."
"I said I don't need anyone. Get lost..."
Before the last word "get lost" could be uttered, he looked up and saw a familiar face. Huo Tingyun extinguished the cigarette butt in his hand, stood up abruptly, and grabbed Su Qi's hand with a snap. "Are you crazy?! What are you doing here?!"
She gritted her teeth and looked up at the furious man in front of her, a faint smile playing on her lips.
"Of course, I'm here to work, Mr. Huo."
"Get out! Who allowed you to come here to work?!"
This was a bar, filled with alcohol and smoke. If she stayed here for one night, what about the child in her belly? Did she still want it?
"I'm not leaving. This is my job."
Su Qi stood her ground.
Anger flickered in Huo Tingyun's eyes. He directly picked Su Qi up and carried her out.
Along the way, many people turned to look.
Outside the bar, Huo Tingyun threw Su Qi into the back seat, got into the car, and stepped on the accelerator.
Su Qi climbed up from the back seat. Before she could speak, she heard Huo Tingyun say coldly, "What do you want?"
"I don't want anything. I'm a free woman now."
Su Qi opened her phone and pressed the record button.
"A free woman? Su Qi, if you don't want to die, stay put!"
"Mr. Huo, you've forgotten. We're divorced. What is this? Aren't you afraid Miss Xu will hear about it?"
"Su Qi, are you trying to argue with me?!"
"I wouldn't dare. I just hope Mr. Huo doesn't interfere in my affairs. After all, Miss Xu is pregnant, and you're planning to get engaged. This isn't good for anyone."
Screech.
The car stopped abruptly. Huo Tingyun reached out and pulled Su Qi from the back seat into the front seat.
Su Qi ended up sitting on Huo Tingyun's lap.
She felt the danger emanating from the man.
Su Qi's eyes widened as she looked at Huo Tingyun, her small hands pushing against him. "Let go!"
"Let go? Su Qi, your mouth was quite tough just now. Why are you scared now? Do you think I won't touch you now that you're like this?" Huo Tingyun lowered his head and bit Su Qi's earlobe.
It was over. She had gone too far!
Her breath was filled with the man's pheromones, and a faint smell of alcohol and smoke.
Feeling the coolness, Su Qi couldn't help but tremble. Her small hands, which were clinging to Huo Tingyun's shoulders, tightened their grip.
"The doctor said..."
"I'll be careful..."
A rustling sound.
Su Qi wanted to escape. She knew she had gone too far. She reached out to push the car door, but it was completely locked.
Her entire body was pinned down by Huo Tingyun, unable to escape his grasp.
Huo Tingyun grabbed Su Qi's chin and covered her mouth.
Su Qi bit down on the man's shoulder.
The car was narrow, and the driver's seat was even more cramped.
Her breath was filled with the man's scent.
"Beg me?"
"Please..."
It was rare, the first time he had heard this woman beg for mercy.
"I didn't hear you. Speak louder."
Su Qi bit her lip, feeling a wave of shame.
"Please..."
"Hmm?"
She whimpered and begged for mercy.
Soon.
The man surrendered.
Su Qi collapsed into Huo Tingyun's arms.
Her body was covered in sweat.
Huo Tingyun took out a tissue and wiped the fine beads of sweat from Su Qi's forehead.
Su Qi bit her lip tightly.
Finally, she understood what it meant to suffer the consequences of her own actions, to fall into a wolf's den.
Back home.
Gu Tangxue was hospitalized. In the empty small house, she was all alone.