Chapter 717 - To Save, Or Not To Save? (1/2)

Xia Xiaofu was locked up in the hospital for two days, after which she was set free.

She had not seen Ou Luoxi in the past two days. She reckoned that Ou Luoxi did not want to see her anymore. She had done things so resolutely and thoroughly broke his heart.

Ou Ze was right. He had indeed transferred all his assets to her name. Xia Xiaofu laughed bitterly. Ou Ze had paid such a high price in order to sell this story that he had come up with. She went to the law firm to officially take over all of Ou Ze’s assets and sold the properties and company stocks for cash before saving them in a concealed overseas account.

She never heard of Ou Ze ever again as someone had intentionally sealed all information regarding him such that there were no rumors travelling around T City. However, these days Ou Ze’s mother had become mentally deranged. Everyone who sees her says that she looks crazy. Chen Ni was eventually forcefully admitted to the mental hospital.

The mental hospital was Chen Ni’s final destination.

Two weeks later, Xia Xiaofu and her mother had finished eating dinner. When her mother stood up to clear away the bowls, Xia Xiaofu swiftly halted her saying, “Let me do it.”

Her mother was delighted. This was the first time Xia Xiaofu had spoken to her in a long time. “Xiaofu…”

Xia Xiaofu passed the 6 month old Little Fifth to her mother and said, “Let me clean up and wash the dishes. You can give Little Fifth her shower and then get some rest.”

“Alright.” Her mother took Little Fifth from her arms and walked towards the bedroom.

Just then, Xia Xiaofu called out, “Mum.”

She had not heard her daughter calling her Mum in a long while, and Xia Xiaofu’s mother immediately teared up. She turned around and looked at Xia Xiaofu with red rimmed eyes.

Xia Xiaofu walked to her mother and slowly wrapped her arms around her shoulders, leaning her head on her mother’s shoulders and rubbing against it twice like a child. “Mum, although you’ve many things then I was unable to forgive both you and myself for in the past, I know that it was all out of love for me. You hoped that I would live a good life. It was I who failed to be a good daughter. I was the one who caused you to become this way.

“Xiaofu, don’t say that. It was all my fault. Don’t blame it all on yourself…”

“Mhm.” Xia Xiaofu gently closed her eyes, then opened them to look at Little Fifth. Little Fifth had already weaned and was now asleep after drinking a bottle of formula. Xia Xiaofu reached an index finger out and lightly poked her cheeks, stating, “Mum, I have decided on Little Fifth’s name. She shall be called Xia Xuyan.”

Xia Xiaofu’s mother was taken aback. “Xia…Xuyan.”

Was Little Fifth not going to have her father’s surname?

“Yes, it means beautiful and warm. I do not ask anything of our Xuyan, only that she will lead a warm and happy life.”

Xia Xiaofu’s mother sensed that Xia Xiaofu was being strange today. “Xiaofu, what is wrong with you?”

“It’s nothing.” Xia Xiaofu shook her head. “Mum, I have booked a flight for tomorrow. I will go and travel for a few days, then when I have settled all the overseas matters, I will bring you guys there. You and Little Fifth should stay at Xiao Li’s house for the time being. You can go and get some sleep first. Xiao Li will come and pick you up at around 2AM.”

Ever since Little Fifth was born, Xia Xiaofu was always reluctant to part with her, so her words raised her mother’s suspicion. “Xiaofu, is there something you are hiding from us? Is there a need for Xiao Li to come and pick us up in the middle of the night?”

“Mum, Xiao Li works in the entertainment industry and has a packed schedule, so she is only free late at night. What could I possibly be hiding from you? It’s just that I am too tired recently and want to go away alone to relax a little.”

Xia Xiaofu’s mother was still half-doubtful. Indeed, many things have happened recently, and although she no longer had the right to inquire too much, she had heard the news and knew that everything was blamed on Xiaofu. “Xiaofu, we will follow your arrangements then.”

“Ok, Mum. You can go and get some sleep with Little Xuyan.”

“Alright.” Her mother turned around and went upstairs.

Xia Xiaofu stayed where she was and watched their departing figures, the rims of her eyes slowly moistening.

Without Ou Luoxi’s protection, it did not matter whether he marries Gong Ling. Fourth Uncle will definitely not let her live. The past two weeks had been peaceful, but that was only the calm before the storm. She reckoned that Fourth Uncle will no longer be able to hold back tomorrow. She was completely powerless and helpless at this point in time, so Fourth Uncle will be able to end her as effortlessly as killing an ant.

She wondered if she would be able to escape.

When she had told Fourth Uncle that Little Xuyan was Ou Luoxi’s daughter in the hospital ward that day, as a mother, she felt sorry and pained that she had to involve her child in this, but Fourth Uncle’s next target would surely be Little Xuyan, so she had to be fully prepared.

If she really met with misfortune tomorrow, the document in her mailbox would be sent out by Xiao Li. The only person she could entrust Xuyan to was Ning Qing. The overseas bank account would be sufficient for both her mother and Little Xuyan to lead a comfortable life. With the Lu Family and Ning Qing’s wealthy status now, she hoped that Fourth Uncle would spare her mother and Little Xuyan on the account that she had already died, and he’d hopefully let the past die with her.

This was the worst case scenario, where she would use her life to exchange for everyone’s liberation and a better tomorrow.

Except that it was so hard to say goodbye.

No matter how many wrongful things her mother had done, she did not want to let her mother see her own daughter die. Furthermore, Little Xuyan was only 6 months old and was already missing a father. It pained her that she might lose her mother as well. Also, the man whom she loved wholeheartedly, she was so reluctant to let go of his hand…

Xia Xiaofu walked into her room and sat on the bed, stroking the bedsheets. Just two weeks ago, she was still sleeping here in his embrace. How happy they were at that time.

But now…

Just then, a melodious ringtone sounded; her phone was ringing.

Xia Xiaofu hesitated. Who could be calling her at this hour?

She picked up her phone. To her surprise it was…Ou Luoxi.

Her scallop-like teeth bit her lips harshly. Should she pick up? What was he calling for?

After a few seconds of internal struggle, she accepted the call.

“Hello…”

There was only silence on the other end, even his breathing could not be heard.

But Xia Xiaofu knew that Ou Luoxi was there. “Luoxi,” she called out gently.

“I would like to hear your explanation now.”

A clear and concise statement and his familiar rich voice immediately brought tears to Xia Xiaofu’s eyes. She swiftly lifted her tiny hand and covered her mouth to not let him hear her crying.

They had already gotten to this step, and she had said so many hurtful things in the hospital. What did he…want her to explain now?

He was trying to give her another chance.

A chance to reconcile, a chance to be together.