Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife

Chapter 804: Chapter 804: Epilogue (Part 11)

"Of course it matters, Lin Chuxia. Do you know how I’ve been living these days? Like a stray dog, without even a place to rest, unable to even set up a stall to do a little business, all because I told you some facts. That good dog you raised is chasing me like a madman, even though I’m a victim too. If it weren’t for Lin Jiayi, my life wouldn’t be like this, yet Gu Peng blames everything on me. In my past life, he clung to me relentlessly, and in this life, I’ve suffered enough, yet he keeps suppressing me. If I can’t have a good life, then neither should anyone else..."

His words grew more intense, and he stood up.

Lin Chuxia finally understood why Li Guangyuan suddenly went berserk.

It seems that Gu Peng has been causing him quite a bit of trouble lately.

Understanding Gu Peng’s methods, if he wants to target someone, he can absolutely make them wish for death.

"Li Guangyuan, don’t you just want to return to the starting point? I’ll go with you, just leave the child aside; from beginning to end, this has nothing to do with the child," Lin Chuxia stepped forward once more.

Qin Yang also stepped forward, "Since I’m one of the people in the bureau, count me in."

"Deputy Minister Qin, forget it. Bring you along? I don’t want another enemy. But this child is not innocent either; she shouldn’t have even been born into this world. Lin Chuxia, since you agreed, I’ll leave first. Better hurry, or you won’t catch up with me..."

"No!"

Lin Chuxia watched his actions, eyes wide with rage.

Suddenly, a figure darted out from nearby, rushing straight at Li Guangyuan.

That person, with blinding speed, snatched the child from Li Guangyuan’s grasp, only managing to yell "Catch!" before, due to inertia, disappearing off the building’s edge along with Li Guangyuan.

Qin Yang swiftly moved forward, catching the thrown Qi Qi.

Qi Qi was still wailing, feeling even more wronged upon seeing her father.

Lin Chuxia’s gaze, however, was fixed tightly on the direction the two vanished.

That was Gu Peng.

When did he arrive?

They fell together!

People around quickly sprang into action, some rushed to Qin Yang’s side to check on the child, others went to the edge of the building to look.

There were louder sounds from downstairs.

Sharp screams, chaotic shouting, and the sound of sirens...

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Office of the Director of the City Public Security Bureau

He JianShe poured a cup of water for Lin Chuxia, speaking with concern, "Was the child frightened?"

Lin Chuxia took the water, "She was okay, but cried for quite a long time that day, and her voice was hoarse. After resting at home, her spirits have returned mostly."

He JianShe nodded, "I think letting your father take a look would be more reassuring, yet you said to keep it from your father. If the old man hears about it from someone else one day, he’ll be asking me for explanations again."

Lin Chuxia smiled slightly, "Then tomorrow I’ll take Qi Qi to see Master first and have him take a look at Qi Qi too. My mother’s spirit has been off lately as well, and I want him to check her over."

Qi Qi has a big heart. Though she cried out of fright that day, she calmed down after being held by her father.

But it’s Mother who has been feeling guilty for putting the child in such danger, especially after learning of Li Guangyuan’s death. Her mind has been uneasy these days.

She refuses to go to the hospital, saying it’s nothing. She absolutely doesn’t want to go.

Having Master check her over is good for adjusting things.

He JianShe handed Lin Chuxia some documents, "Here are the investigation results. No wonder Li Guangyuan took such extreme measures. Investigation shows that his life hasn’t been easy lately. His night market stand was smashed, and rent increased on his rented home, forcing him to move back to his old home. Recently, news from Hai City came that his two sisters and ex-wife were apprehended for prostitution. His mother suffered a stroke upon hearing this. When word spread in the village, Li Guangyuan couldn’t lift his head there. To speak of this, Gu Peng indeed has his ways. He didn’t seem involved in any of it, yet my intuition tells me he had something to do with each incident."

He, as a police officer, certainly must focus on evidence.

But as a retired soldier, he has an exceptionally keen intuition.

However, he could only privately mention this to his fellow disciple, as he couldn’t make ungrounded conclusions without evidence.

"Probably the pressure of life was too much, leading him to thoughts of revenge against society..."

He JianShe, despite his keenness, couldn’t anticipate a rebirth in life.

Lin Chuxia understood quite well.

In their past life, Li Guangyuan was successful, revered as President Li.

Having spent so much time at the top, naturally he couldn’t accept a mundane life.

With the memories of the past life, Li Guangyuan already felt dissatisfied with the current life, plus Gu Peng’s constant targeting.

However, Lin Chuxia didn’t expect Gu Peng had done so much from the shadows.

She remembered Li Hongmei had gone missing long ago, and a report was even filed.

Li Dongmei had left the Zhang Family without a trace after Zhang Wenbin went to prison.

Turns out she was with Li Hongmei.

Lin Jiayi didn’t need mentioning, to be with those sisters in such trades is undoubtedly Gu Peng’s handiwork.

He never thought much of the Li Family.

In their past life, Li Guangyuan’s two sisters lived relatively smoothly, Gu Peng kept reminding her she was too kind to Li Jianren.

"What do you plan to do about Gu Peng?"

That day, Gu Peng stepped forth to save Qi Qi and fell with Li Guangyuan off the building.

Li Guangyuan was gravely injured, dying before reaching the hospital.

Gu Peng was rather lucky, breaking a few ribs and an arm but managed to survive.

"The investigation on him is ongoing; without evidence, we can’t do anything to him, especially since his actions could be deemed heroic that day. Let’s wait for the results."

Lin Chuxia nodded, "Thank you, Senior Brother. Is Gu Peng available for visitation now? I’d like to see him."

"I’ll send someone to take you."

...............

Hospital ward, a strong smell of disinfectant filled the air.

Gu Peng lay on the bed, his head and arm wrapped in thick bandages, with tubes connected to medical equipment all over his body.

Lin Chuxia had learned from the doctor that, despite Gu Peng surviving, a broken rib had pierced his internal organs, causing severe injuries.

After clearing the abdominal hemorrhage, he would need a long recovery time, and even when healed, aftereffects might remain.

Hearing some sound, Gu Peng opened his eyes.

Seeing Lin Chuxia, his mouth faintly twisted into a smile, "You’re here, I thought you might not want to see me in this life. I’m sorry, I didn’t expect things to turn out this way."

Lin Chuxia stood by the bed looking at him, "You didn’t plan to live, did you?"

The situation was indeed urgent, but not entirely without solutions.

Though risky, Gu Peng’s actions were the worst-case scenario.

Gu Peng chuckled lightly, "You’re still so smart, nothing escapes you. Just at the last moment, I regretted it and felt I should say I’m sorry."

"Why do it? Gu Peng, you’re capable and talented; you spent the last life advising me not to get entangled with bad people. Why can’t you take your own advice and let this go? Letting Li Guangyuan act desperately almost cost you your life. Was it worth it? In the last life, you seemed so carefree to outsiders, why can’t you really let go for once?"

She knew everything Gu Peng did was because of her.

It was precisely because she knew, she couldn’t understand.

Whether it was her past life or this life.

In the last life, outsiders saw her as a resentful wife unloved by her husband, who lost even the most basic female ability of childbirth.

Yet Gu Peng never married for her sake, even crazily researched time reversal technology to restart their lives.

In this life, she was already a wife and mother.

She couldn’t fathom why Gu Peng was so stubborn, why he couldn’t let her go.

"Indeed, I also don’t know why I fixated on one person," he looked up at Lin Chuxia as if trying to engrave her image in his mind, "I understand now, perhaps our fate hasn’t arrived yet. They say you need a hundred years to share a boat journey and a thousand years for shared rest, fate can’t be forced when it’s not time. Chuxia, please don’t resent me. If there’s a next life, regardless of whether we can be a couple, I wish to stay by your side, is that okay?"

Lin Chuxia looked at him until the anticipation in his eyes gradually dimmed before speaking softly, "Next life, let’s be siblings, either brother and sister. You’ve protected me for a lifetime; let me protect you once."

Gu Peng froze for a moment, then finally smiled, "Okay."

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