Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 296 Xiao Ling's Anger, Su Jinxiu's Choice

Xiao Ling was furious at Gu Yu's behavior and warned him to stop harassing Su Jinxiu.

Xiao Ling's face was so dark it seemed like it could drip water. His eyes blazed with fury as he stared directly at Gu Yu, his voice booming like thunder: "Gu Yu, if you dare to harass Jinxiu even a little bit again, I will make you wish you were dead!"

Gu Yu was not intimidated by Xiao Ling's anger at all. Instead, he raised the corners of his mouth and revealed a disdainful smile: "Xiao Ling, do you think you can scare me like this? My business with Su Jinxiu is not over yet!"

Xiao Ling clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white. He suppressed the urge to rush forward and beat Gu Yu up, and continued, "You ignorant fool, don't think I won't do anything to you. I, Xiao Ling, mean what I say. If you don't repent, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Gu Yu snorted coldly: "Xiao Ling, don't be too smug. Su Jinxiu will come back to me sooner or later."

Xiao Ling could no longer contain his anger. He stepped forward and grabbed Gu Yu by the collar: "You madman, you're delusional!"

At this moment, Su Jinxiu rushed over upon hearing the commotion. Seeing Xiao Ling and Gu Yu at each other's throats, she felt a pang of worry.

"Husband, don't act impulsively," Su Jinxiu said.

Xiao Ling released Gu Yu, turned to look at Su Jinxiu, his eyes full of concern: "Jinxiu, this villain has harassed you repeatedly, I will not let him off easily."

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Gu Yu broke free from Xiao Ling's grasp and laughed loudly: "Su Jinxiu, see? This is all your man is capable of."

Xiao Ling glared at him angrily: "Gu Yu, if you say another word, today will be your death day."

Gu Yu, however, didn't take it seriously and continued to provoke Xiao Ling.

The servants of the Marquis's mansion gathered around, pointing and whispering about Gu Yu.

"How could this man be so shameless as to provoke the Marquis and his wife?"

"That's right, Lord Marquis, you must not let him go."

Xiao Ling took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He knew he couldn't fall for Gu Yu's provocation.

"Gu Yu, I'm giving you one last chance. Leave now and never show your face in front of us again," Xiao Ling said.

Gu Yu stood still, his eyes filled with stubbornness.

Xiao Ling no longer hesitated and waved to his men: "Throw him out."

Several strong servants immediately stepped forward, grabbed Gu Yu, and carried him outside.

Gu Yu struggled and cursed, "Xiao Ling, you wait, I won't let this go."

After being thrown out of the Marquis's mansion, Gu Yu did not give up. He lingered outside the mansion, looking for an opportunity to approach Su Jinxiu again.

One night, Su Jinxiu was taking a walk alone in the garden. Gu Yu secretly climbed over the wall and quietly approached Su Jinxiu.

"Jinxiu, I'm here," Gu Yu suddenly said.

Su Jinxiu was startled and shouted loudly, "Help!"

Hearing the shouts, Xiao Ling rushed over. Seeing Gu Yu reappear at the Marquis's residence, Xiao Ling's anger was reignited.

"Gu Yu, you really won't shed a tear until you see the coffin," Xiao Ling said.

This time, Xiao Ling decided to show no mercy. He ordered his men to tie up Gu Yu and lock him in the dungeon.

"I'd like to see how long you can keep up this stubbornness," Xiao Ling said.

However, Gu Yu continued to shout and curse in the dungeon, trying to provoke Xiao Ling.

When faced with Gu Yu's persistent advances, Su Jinxiu was briefly confused, pondering how to balance family and love.

Su Jinxiu sat alone in her room, her brows furrowed, her eyes revealing her inner turmoil and unease. She recalled every moment of her acquaintance, friendship, and love with Xiao Ling, her heart filled with warmth and unwavering affection. However, Gu Yu's appearance was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples across its surface.

The reputation and peace of the family were responsibilities she had always upheld. She knew that Gu Yu's entanglement might have a negative impact on the Marquis's mansion, and even jeopardize the family's future. But she couldn't bear to see Xiao Ling constantly in anger and anxiety because of this matter; she felt sorry for her beloved.

"What should I do?" Su Jinxiu murmured to herself.

At this moment, the maid Xiao Cui came in and, seeing Su Jinxiu's worried expression, asked cautiously, "Madam, what's wrong?"

Su Jinxiu sighed and told Xiao Cui about her troubles.

Xiao Cui said, "Madam, in my opinion, you should stand firmly with the Marquis and deal with Gu Yu together. The honor of the family is important, but the Marquis's deep affection for you is also unquestionable."

Su Jinxiu nodded slightly, but the inner turmoil was not completely eliminated.

On the other side, Xiao Ling also noticed Su Jinxiu's confusion. He went to Su Jinxiu's room, gently held her hand and said, "Jinxiu, whatever decision you make, I will support you. But I just hope you won't worry too much about it and hurt your health."

Looking into Xiao Ling's affectionate gaze, Su Jinxiu was deeply moved.

“My husband, I just don’t want the Marquis’s mansion to fall into trouble because of me,” Su Jinxiu said.

Xiao Ling comforted her, "Jinxiu, don't take all the responsibility on your shoulders. The Marquis's mansion has the ability to handle all of this, as long as we, as husband and wife, are of one mind."

However, at that moment, Gu Yu spoke from the prison cell, saying that he possessed a major secret of the Marquis's mansion, and if Su Jinxiu did not agree to his conditions, he would reveal the secret to the public.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were both shocked when they heard the news.

"What on earth is Gu Yu up to?" Xiao Ling said angrily.

Su Jinxiu pondered for a moment and said, "Husband, I feel that this matter is not simple. We cannot be easily threatened by him."

Xiao Ling nodded: "But we can't let our guard down. We must find out what his so-called secret is as soon as possible."

Therefore, Xiao Ling began to secretly investigate the secret Gu Yu mentioned. Meanwhile, Su Jinxiu, under pressure from her family elders, had to consider making some compromises.

Some elders in the family believed that, for the sake of the Marquis's peace, Gu Yu could be given some money to leave. However, Su Jinxiu knew that this might only be a temporary solution, and Gu Yu might not truly give up.

At this difficult time, Su Jinxiu received a mysterious letter. The letter mentioned a way to completely solve Gu Yu's problem, but Su Jinxiu would have to pay a price.

Su Jinxiu fell into deeper thought. She didn't know whether she should believe the letter, or whether she could bear the consequences.