Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 300 - 299: Everything Is in Chaos

But the driver’s door opened, and Fang Shaohan got out directly.

As Gu Xiaoqing stood there, dumbfounded, he walked confidently to her front gate, turned around, and gestured for Gu Xiaoqing to open the door.

Reluctantly, she twisted the door open and walked inside, feeling aggrieved.

Fang Shaohan followed behind her.

The living room was very quiet. At this time, the housekeeper was busy in the kitchen preparing lunch, and everyone else was in their rooms.

Gu Xiaoqing sat on the sofa in anger, refusing to believe that Fang Shaohan could actually force her to change her mind if she stayed silent.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.

Fang Shaohan also sat down.

Gu Xiaoqing walked to the kitchen to pour some tea, certain Fang Shaohan wouldn’t follow her there.

When she returned with the teapot and teacup, Fang Shaohan was still sitting there, legs crossed, looking at the row of green ferns by the window. They were all nurtured by Li Xuemei, to add some greenery to the house.

She poured him a cup of tea, placing it in front of him across the coffee table.

"Is everything okay at school? If you need anything, you can ask Han Xiao and Lu Qi."

"Alright, I assume you’re not sitting in my house just to reminisce."

Gu Xiaoqing impatiently interrupted Fang Shaohan.

"Alright, I won’t say more."

Fang Shaohan picked up the cup and took a sip.

"Actually, I want to say that I need your help."

Gu Xiaoqing felt a chill down her spine. Fang Shaohan had no idea how his words would pull her back into a similar danger as before, but this time it wasn’t just her. It involved her whole family, dragging her parents, sisters, and brother into it as well.

This was no longer just her love for adventure but would burden her family.

Why did she feel so uneasy, as if this temptation for adventure was forcing her to break her principles and get caught in this thrilling escapade?

"Don’t even think about it, I..."

"I need you, Xiaoqing."

"Wei Ziyun’s heart can’t handle any stress, whether it’s sad, excited, joyful, or painful. She was supposed to go to the United States for heart surgery, but since her condition is already known, this is an opportunity."

"Stop it, I don’t want to hear it."

Gu Xiaoqing interrupted, finding him too cunning, constantly feeding her this information to stir up her guilt and sympathy.

Fang Shaohan moved around the table, grabbing Gu Xiaoqing’s wrist, forcing her to look at him.

"Wei Ziyun will secretly go to the United States for heart surgery."

"I refuse."

"I will be one of the bodyguards responsible for protecting Wei Ziyun this time."

"I don’t want to hear."

"Once the kidnapping event is resolved and the real culprits are captured, everything will be settled. Then you won’t have to worry about the people behind this."

Gu Xiaoqing, exasperated, said, "What am I then? What do you think I am? A stand-in for the rich? I’m not a martial artist and have no means to protect myself. I won’t risk my life on an absurd reason for a ridiculous act of courage."

"I promise nothing will happen. I will protect you."

"Find someone else. There are plenty of people who can help you with this. As long as your chief gives the word, many police academy students will be willing to assist you. They’re professionals and more suitable than me."

Gu Xiaoqing struggled hard.

"But they aren’t who Wei Ziyun wants. She only wants you."

Gu Xiaoqing forcefully freed herself from Fang Shaohan’s grip. Fang Shaohan didn’t really use much strength, but she rubbed her wrist vigorously, turning away from him, not wanting to face him.

"Please."

Almost a whisper, it sent a chill up Gu Xiaoqing’s spine.

"Is this switching to using a beauty trap because reason and emotion don’t work?"

Gu Xiaoqing angrily said.

"I wish the beauty trap would work," Fang Shaohan murmured in response.

"You’re unbelievably cunning. I knew nothing good would come from getting involved with you..." Gu Xiaoqing stopped and suddenly turned around, looking at Fang Shaohan with some frustration: "Damn."

"If Wei Ziyun were to handle this on her own, this attempt could cost her her life. Even if you aren’t close friends with her, didn’t you save her last time? Are you really going to just watch her die?"

Fang Shaohan pressed forcefully.

"If I save her, who will save me?" Gu Xiaoqing snapped back.

Uttering this question took all the strength Gu Xiaoqing had.

"Xiaoqing, you should agree."

A sudden voice joined, startling Gu Xiaoqing—it was Gu Ruhai’s voice.

She turned to see her father standing at the top of the stairs.

"Dad, you don’t know what Fang Shaohan is talking about. This could cost our entire family because of this matter."

Gu Xiaoqing explained, not knowing how much her father had overheard.

"I heard it, all of it."

Gu Ruhai walked down, Fang Shaohan stood up, patted Fang Shaohan’s shoulder, and Gu Ruhai sat down.

"Dad, we shouldn’t get involved in this matter."

Gu Xiaoqing still didn’t want to get involved.

It had nothing to do with the Gu Family.

Fang Shaohan sat next to Gu Ruhai, knowing he had already won. Gu Xiaoqing agreeing was only a matter of time, without the need for his persuasion.

Gu Ruhai’s sense of justice alone was enough to compel Gu Xiaoqing to agree.

Feeling a bit guilty, Fang Shaohan realized he had used Gu Ruhai. The purpose of coming here to talk was for Gu Ruhai to overhear so that he would agree, leaving Gu Xiaoqing no reason not to.

"Xiaoqing, I heard your conversation. Since Wei Ziyun has such a severe heart condition, as a friend, you should help. Even if it implicates us, it’s a matter of life and death. Can we really watch her die?"

Gu Ruhai couldn’t just watch a life perish.

Especially because of his daughter.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Fang Shaohan expressed his gratitude.

"Fang Shaohan, this is none of your business. If it weren’t for your meddling, our family wouldn’t be this chaotic. Leave now." Gu Xiaoqing dismissed him, blaming him for the trouble.

This stirred the kindness buried in Gu Ruhai’s heart, but that kindness could endanger the whole family.

"Xiaoqing, stop it. I know you’re my daughter. Seeing my daughter in danger, even life-threatening danger, I can’t ignore the risks we face. I can’t stand by and do nothing. But this concerns another life. It’s not about mercy or cruelty. It has to be done."

Gu Ruhai spoke calmly.

Fang Shaohan quietly left, knowing this was no longer a place he should stay.