You Owe Me, My Love novel Chapter 253

Chapter 253 Goodbye

The sharp pain seized Bai Rong’s chest again, causing her to stay awake. She did not know if it was because of the countless restless nights or the virus injection.

She studied the diary that Chen Wei’s father had given to her. Every page was filled with elaborate details regarding the treasure, but there was no mention of its exact location.

Bai Rong studied the diary until nine the next morning. He might know where it was, but he didn’t reveal it because it was his blood, sweat, and tears.

She returned the diary to her bag, walked towards the window, and looked out.

The sky was bright, and the branches were swaying with the breeze.

She wondered if they would release Gu Mingchen in such beautiful weather.

The ringing from her phone interrupted her thoughts. She took the call, seeing it was from Su Xuyan.

“If I release Gu Mingchen, will you stay by my side wholeheartedly?” He wanted her assurance again over the phone.

“Of course. I no longer have anywhere to go. To let him believe my lie, I must stay by your side,” she said indifferently.

“I will release him by noon. Bai Rong, don’t do anything that will make you regret your actions. Otherwise, I will not let it go next time.” He gave a stern warning and hung up the phone.

Reassured by his words, Bai Rong placed her phone by the bedside and lay down. She was asleep within minutes.

At three in the afternoon, the ringing of her phone woke her up.

She rubbed her eyes groggily as her head throbbed.

It was Su Xuyan again. “What’s the matter?”

“I have released him. Where are you?” he demanded.

“Oh. He no longer has anything to do with me, so you don’t have to notify me. I’m going back to sleep. I will contact you again when I’m awake,” she replied.

“Where are you sleeping at? Let me accompany you.”

She heard the flirtatious tone in his voice and answered coldly, “I’m not joking with you. Contact me at five later. I will treat you to dinner.”

She hung up the phone immediately, without giving Su Xuyan a chance to speak. She continued lying on the bed and stared into space.

Bai Rong wanted to find the killer behind the massacre as soon as possible. She got up and went into the bathroom to take a bath. Then she changed into a striped shirt and walked out with a towel hanging over her damp hair.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the room door.

“Who’s there?”

“Housekeeping,” the voice replied.

She opened the door without suspicion.

The hotel attendant stepped aside, and there stood Su Xuyan with a bouquet of red roses.

“No matter where you go, I will always find you,” he said with a sly smile, and handed the bouquet to her.

“How about hell? You dare to go down with me?” Her words were spiked with malice; her gaze was icy cold.

“If you go to hell, I will follow you to hell. If you go to heaven, I will do whatever it takes to follow you up there. Is this answer satisfactory?” With that, he entered the room and sat on the sofa leisurely. He stared at Bai Rong and ordered, “Come here.”

Rather than closing the door, she took the seat opposite him.

“Tell me about the treasure. Don’t try to hide anything from me,” he warned.

“Three years ago, I went to Tangqian Village with Gu Mingchen and found Tang Xiaojiu, the one who killed Governor Cheng. He told me a shocking secret. There were five men involved in the massacre of his entire village, and it was all because of a treasure and a treasure map,” she replied.

“The treasure is in that piece of land?”

She hid half of the truth and replied, “That’s what I guessed. One man was previously from that village, and he owned a construction firm. He wanted to buy over that piece of land, and I told Gu Mingchen to get it instead. As for whether that piece of land is the treasure’s exact location, I cannot be sure.”

“The man you are referring to is Lu Liangcheng?” he questioned again in suspicion.

“Yes.”

“I see. No wonder Gu Mingchen was investigating so hard on Lu Liangcheng.” Su Xuyan was satisfied and stood up. “Come. Let’s buy some clothes and find a beauty parlor to fix your face. You are almost thirty. It’s time to take care of your face.”

Bai Rong lowered her gaze and thought to herself.

Oh, I’m only twenty-seven this year, not even thirty yet.

Is that considered an early age to die?

“Ok, let’s go. I also have something to discuss with you,” she replied pleasantly.

Su Xuyan put his arms around her waist, pulled her to his side, and stared at her with lust in his eyes. “What is it?”

“I have accepted a case previously and wish to continue with it. It will roughly be for three months. I have already received part of the money,” she spoke gently. She did not struggle or push him away since she had a favor to ask.

He simply tucked Bai Rong’s hair behind her ear, leaned forward, and kissed her forehead. “Isn’t this so much better? Speaking and getting along with each other nicely. Time will fly, and we will be together forever.”

“So, is that a yes or no?” she asked while staring at him.

“Bai Rong, I don’t want you to try anything funny.” He tactfully refused.

“I’m not trying to do anything here. But I have already given them my promise and accepted the money,” she mumbled.

“Isn’t reneging a common practice for you? Just refund them the money. I can give you if you don’t have enough.” He laughed as if seeing through her.

“Three months. Just give me time to work on this case, and we can live our marriage life after that,” Bai Rong said helplessly.

His eyes lit up and his heart beat wildly.

Our marriage life? That temptation was too huge for him.

“Do you mean what you say?” He could not believe his ears.

“I don’t have to lie to you. If I go back on my word three months later, you can snatch me back anytime. I can’t escape from you anyway, isn’t that right?” She tried to convince him rationally.

She wasn’t afraid of him snatching her away because she would be dead then.

Su Xuyan looked at her suspiciously when he saw the determination in her eyes. “You really thought about it? Us… being together forever?”

“It’s not that I thought about it. It’s more like I’ve accepted it. There are no other options, isn’t it?” she replied, exasperated.

His eyes turned cold as he said, “Glad that you are smart. Let’s go.”

Bai Rong was afraid that he would change his mind and no longer allowed her to go to Jadeborough. Instead of resisting, she decided to obey him. They went to buy new clothes, a beauty parlor for a facial, and a restaurant for dinner. The moment they enter the private room, Gu Mingchen was inside.