Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 409 - 408: A Firsthand Experience

This old farmer, who had never seen much of the world, was no exception. He experienced something that many farmers might never experience in their entire lives.

"Slowly, slowly let it out, and it’ll be okay."

Fang Shaohan comforted his future father-in-law.

"Shaohan, you—no, you should know. Xiaoqing was once caught by kidnappers." Gu Ruhai’s eyes were red, tears pooling in his eyes.

"I know."

Fang Shaohan was naturally aware, and it was at that time that Fang Shaonan developed a special feeling for Gu Xiaoqing.

"She was so young, she was so young back then."

Gu Ruhai gestured in the air to show Gu Xiaoqing’s height at the time, "How could she, how could she bear this, this... And me? And me?"

Because of the kidnapping, Gu Ruhai experienced that feeling firsthand. The more he felt it, the more he couldn’t forgive himself.

Back then, others said Gu Xiaoqing was a hero, a good example. He and his wife were very anxious and worried, but they couldn’t understand Gu Xiaoqing’s true feelings.

And now, Gu Ruhai understood that Gu Xiaoqing had suffered a hundred times more than he imagined.

He resented himself for not having a proper heart-to-heart with his daughter at that time, and not having comforted her well.

"Look at my hands, my hands are still shaking. How did Xiaoqing cope back then? Shaohan, I want my daughter to be happy. I, as a father, have been irresponsible, but I hope there is a man who truly cares about her feelings, who can understand her, be considerate and responsible for her. I hope your marriage receives everyone’s blessing, rather than my daughter marrying into a good family. She doesn’t need that. She needs a man who will be sincerely good to her for a lifetime."

Gu Ruhai said so solemnly. He never asked for much, but this time, he had to ask for this.

Those years have passed. He didn’t do it then, but now he must do what he can.

"Uncle, I understand, I understand it all."

Fang Shaohan helped Gu Ruhai back to the ward. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Gu Xiaoqing rested for a whole day and night, only waking up the next evening. Of course, her foot hadn’t healed yet.

Gu Ruhai was sitting by her side. When he saw his daughter wake up, he handed a glass to Gu Xiaoqing.

"Have some water. Shaohan went out to buy you food. During your unconsciousness, he stayed with you all the time."

"Dad, why are you here? Why don’t you go and rest?" Gu Xiaoqing wanted to get up but was pressed back by her father.

"Alright, just lie down. Dad’s fine, and this hospital room is quite expensive, not very comfortable to stay in."

Squeak.

The door was pushed open, and Fang Shaohan came in holding a lunchbox. Seeing Gu Xiaoqing on the bed awake, he exclaimed with surprise, "You’re awake?"

"Sorry for troubling you."

Gu Xiaoqing said with a smile.

"This is lean pork congee. The doctor said you’re weak and can’t eat anything too greasy. And these side dishes are all vegetarian."

Fang Shaohan placed the lunchboxes on the bedside table one by one while introducing them to Gu Xiaoqing.

"Dad, where are you going?"

Gu Xiaoqing saw her father holding a boxed meal and walking out.

Gu Ruhai ambiguously said, "In your young people’s terms, it’s full of germs, so unsanitary. Dad’s going out for some fresh air. Shaohan, I’m entrusting you with taking care of Xiaoqing."

Whether Gu Ruhai was joking or not, Fang Shaohan suddenly stood up, saluting with a standard military posture and loudly replied, "Yes, Uncle, I assure you I’ll complete the task!"

"Haha, being old and still made into a chief. It’s worth it!"

Whether Gu Ruhai was making room for the two couples or really wanted to eat outside, no one knew.

However, Gu Xiaoqing could feel the deep fatherly love in her father’s eyes.

"Father seems to have changed a bit."

Gu Xiaoqing said as she watched her father’s departing figure.

"Alright, Uncle has entrusted you to me, so you must listen to me, okay? Gu Xiaoqing, the new recruit! Not listening to the instructor could lead to punishment!"

Fang Shaohan didn’t mention their conversation with Gu Ruhai. It was a secret between men, and also a candid talk between a father and his daughter’s future husband.

"You..."

"Come on, open your mouth ’ah’~"

Before Gu Xiaoqing could speak, Fang Shaohan picked up a spoon and scooped some congee, testing the temperature with his lips.

"I can do it myself."

Gu Xiaoqing bashfully tried to reach out and eat on her own; she wasn’t at the point of needing to be fed by others.

Fang Shaohan deliberately put on a stern face, staring at Gu Xiaoqing, ’threatening’: "That won’t do, you’re my new recruit, and you have to listen to me. If you don’t behave, I’ll punish you!"

"I want to see how you plan to punish me."

Gu Xiaoqing mischievously blinked and giggled.

"Hehe, of course, it’ll be feeding you mouth-to-mouth!"

Saying this, Fang Shaohan took a mouthful of congee and leaned towards Gu Xiaoqing, and the ward was instantly filled with laughter and sweetness.

Early the next morning, Fang Shaohan arrived early with breakfast and fruits to see Gu Xiaoqing.

Gu Ruhai was sitting by his daughter’s side, talking about something.

"Shaohan is here, have a seat."

Gu Ruhai saw Fang Shaohan and let him sit down first.

Gu Xiaoqing was lying on the bed, speaking to her father, "Dad, I will tell Mom about this."

"Let’s talk about it when we get back."

Gu Ruhai shook his head, thinking it best to discuss this experience in Guang City once they were home.

At this point, Fang Shaohan grabbed a piece of fruit, peeled it, and nodded, "Yes, Xiaoqing. Listen to Uncle, the matter has passed. If you say it now, it will only shock Aunt."

"But..."

"No buts, the decision is made. I’ll tell your mother when we get back, so don’t worry about it. By the way, how are the things you were handling going?"

Gu Ruhai asked, more concerned about whether his daughter’s matters were proceeding smoothly.

"It might take a few more days."

Gu Xiaoqing was anxious too, though Wang Xiaoji was taken down, things hadn’t returned to normal operation yet. In fact, the situation there wasn’t being managed by anyone.

"By the way, since Dad is fine, Shaohan, I want to fulfill my promise to the guy named Wu. Let’s not involve him."

Fang Shaohan was a bit troubled: "But if the kidnappers implicate him..."

"After all, we promised him, and he was also very cooperative." Gu Xiaoqing looked at Fang Shaohan, explaining that convicting Xiao Wu would be quite challenging.

Even though there were witnesses from the kidnappers’ side, if it really came down to it, Xiao Wu could easily pass the blame onto those few thugs.

He could claim that he inadvertently shared, and only when those people heard about Gu Xiaoqing, did they plan to kidnap her.

At most, he would admit knowing those people, saying President Wang asked him to find people to cause trouble at the factory.

Gu Xiaoqing didn’t want Wang Xiaoji’s matter to cause more waves since she had other plans.