Reborn After Divorce

Chapter 11

Su Hua slightly raised her face to look at him, her expression serene. "Yes, cousin."

Her eyes held a clear, unwavering determination.

Even when gentle people resist, they do so quietly.

Gu Beixian initially wanted to scold her, but suddenly couldn't bear to. He lifted the corners of his lips, "Alright, cousin it is."

He raised his hand and drew her into his embrace.

Caught off guard, Su Hua fell into his arms, her nose catching the scent of his intoxicating cologne mingled with smoke and alcohol, along with a strange sweetness.

That was from Chu Suosuo.

Feeling a surge of disgust, Su Hua shook her shoulders, trying to pull away from his embrace.

Gu Beixian tightened his arm around her, exuding a possessive dominance. Polite yet distant, he said to Shen Huai, "Thank you for bringing her back."

Shen Huai said, "No need to thank me."

But his eyes were filled with suspicion as he stared at the arm Gu Beixian had draped over Su Hua's shoulders, feeling that their closeness exceeded that of ordinary relatives.

Gu Beixian cast a cool glance at him, hooked Su Hua by the shoulders, and led her to the elevator.

While waiting for the elevator, he casually asked, "Is he pursuing you?"

"Not really, just admiration."

"When a man says he admires a woman, his intentions are seldom pure." He changed the subject, "You’ve known each other for three years?"

Su Hua's expression changed slightly, breaking free from his arms. "Are you investigating me?"

Gu Beixian raised his hand to ruffle her hair, his tone gentle. "Don't say it like that, it's concern."

Su Hua stepped back to avoid him. "His grandfather knows my grandfather. Three years ago, he offered a high salary to recruit me."

"Oh, so our Hua Hua is quite impressive." His tone was affectionate with a hint of teasing, a subtle smile playing on his lips.

Su Hua's ears tingled.

After three years of marriage, they had always been respectful to each other. This was the first time she heard him call her "Hua Hua" so intimately. It felt a bit unfamiliar, and a bit bittersweet.

The elevator chimed open.

They walked in one after the other.

The elevator was empty.

Gu Beixian pressed the button for the 21st floor, then turned to look at Su Hua, his eyes deep and flashing, as if suppressing some emotion.

Usually reserved and ascetic, he suddenly seemed more wolfish.

Su Hua felt a bit pressured and instinctively moved to the corner, her large eyes looking at him, "What's wrong?"

Gu Beixian blocked the camera with his back, looking down at her. "Did you tell him I’m your cousin to give him a chance?"

Su Hua understood. This was an autumn reckoning.

"I, um..." She was about to speak when her lips were suddenly sealed by his.

He was an expert at kissing, whether a light touch or a deep kiss, it stirred the heart.

Su Hua's heart pounded wildly, chaotic like boiling water.

Worried someone might walk in, she raised her hand to push him away, annoyed at him. He was so close to Chu Suosuo, yet he kissed her.

But she was slender and weak, no match for the tall, strong man.

It was futile.

Instead, it gave the impression of reluctant acceptance, seductively inviting.

Gu Beixian held her restless hand, his other hand gripping her chin, kissing her harder, even lightly biting her.

It was unmistakably a venting of frustration.

Su Hua was breathless from his kiss, barely able to catch her breath.

Only then did Gu Beixian release her, tidying her disheveled hair and collar, deliberately intimidating her, "Will you dare call me cousin again?"

Su Hua's ears reddened, she glared at him lightly, saying nothing.

Gu Beixian chuckled softly, looking down at her.

Her moist, plump lips were slightly parted, her large eyes like a dewy doe’s, incredibly alluring.

Earlier, in front of Shen Huai, she had stubbornly called him cousin, making him want to teach her a lesson. Let's see if she dares to call him cousin in front of others again.

Usually docile, when she occasionally showed some edge, it easily sparked his desire to conquer.

The elevator ascended rapidly.

Gu Beixian suddenly asked out of nowhere, "Do you regret marrying me three years ago?"

Su Hua was slightly startled, looking up at his excessively handsome face, her gaze a bit hazy, as if seeing him, yet not seeing him.

Her voice was low but firm, "No regrets."

"Three years ago, I was a cripple with a bad temper, even the caregivers disliked me. You, a young girl with a bright future, married me and never regretted it?"

He stood there, clear and handsome, with an upright posture like a pine tree.

The noble aura emanating from him, under the cold white light, was truly captivating.

No sign of the despondency from three years ago.

Su Hua said seriously, "You sent someone to find a kidney for my grandmother, saving her life. You bought a house for my family and gave a large dowry, saving my whole family from dire straits. I can only be grateful to you. My grandfather always taught me to repay kindness."

Gu Beixian listened silently. After she finished speaking, he lifted his eyes, asking emotionlessly, "Do you only feel gratitude for me?"

Su Hua remained silent.

If it were before, she would have said without hesitation that besides gratitude, there was love born from time spent together.

But now, he had already proposed a divorce and was close to Chu Suosuo. If she still offered her heart, it would only demean herself.

She pressed her lips together, not speaking.

The elevator doors opened.

They walked out.

Su Hua took out the keys from her bag and opened the door.

They entered.

Gu Beixian silently watched her change shoes.

When she straightened up, he suddenly propped one hand against the wall, trapping her in his arms, looking down at her. He stubbornly asked again, "Do you only feel gratitude for me, nothing else?"

Su Hua looked up at him.

His face was calm, his dark eyes like a deep galaxy, just looking at her, enough to make her heart race.

But in his heart, she was just a substitute for Chu Suosuo.

Feeling a pang in her heart, Su Hua lowered her gaze, softly saying, "Yes, just gratitude." There was a hint of defiance.

Gu Beixian's lips curled in self-mockery.

Of course, her love was reserved for her beloved Brother Yao. For him, only gratitude remained.

A marriage bound by gratitude, what was the point?

Gu Beixian suddenly felt a wave of boredom. The fire she had ignited in the elevator was now completely extinguished.

He withdrew his hand, putting it into his pocket, glancing around the living room, distractedly asking, "Is your mother not home?"

"The caregiver for my grandmother is on leave, my mom is filling in. Have a seat, I'll wash my hands and make you some tea."

She was about to leave when Gu Beixian's phone rang.

He took it out of his pocket, seeing it was Chu Suosuo calling.

Standing close, Su Hua also saw the name "Suosuo" on the screen.

Feeling as if she had swallowed a fly, she turned and walked towards the bathroom.

Gu Beixian watched her hurried departure, silent for a moment before answering the call, walking to the window, "Did you bandage your finger?"

Chu Suosuo's voice was slightly tearful, like she was holding back grievances, "Yes, it’s bandaged. I just got in the car, heading home now. Is Su Hua angry?"

"No, she has a good temper, she doesn't get angry easily."

Chu Suosuo pouted, but her voice was soft, "She didn't say anything about me, did she?"

Worried Su Hua would reveal the matter of the two million yuan check.

Gu Beixian's expression remained indifferent, "No, she says very little."

Chu Suosuo secretly breathed a sigh of relief, pretending to be surprised, "She doesn't talk much? At lunch in the café, she talked to me a lot, very sharply, she said so many things, every word was harsh."

Gu Beixian felt a headache coming on, "Suosuo, Su Hua has never spoken ill of you to me. I don't want to hear such words from you again."

Chu Suosuo was taken aback, quickly changing her tone, "I'm sorry. Brother Beixian, I just don't want you to be deceived by Su Hua."

Gu Beixian frowned, "If there's nothing else, I'll hang up."

"Wait, don't hang up, tomorrow I—"

"Bang!"

A loud noise suddenly came from the bathroom.

Gu Beixian, still holding his phone, strode over swiftly, his voice urgent, "What happened, Su Hua?"