Tyrannical Tycoon Haunts Me Relentlessly-Chapter 467: Silent Guardianship 2

Xia Yinian’s room was, in fact, unguarded—after all, on the cruise ship, she couldn’t exactly go anywhere.

But someone had been keeping her company all the time.

"Don’t worry, Uncle is just speaking out of anger; he wouldn’t really hurt you with his words."

Gu Lingqian poured her a glass of warm water, softening his voice to console her: "He won’t really call the police. If he really wanted to, he wouldn’t wait until we dock."

"If he doesn’t call the police, I will," Xia Yinian declared, gripping the cup firmly.

Gu Lingqian knew she felt wronged. With the current situation, even if Yu Wanqing didn’t call the police, Nian Nian’s reputation had been completely ruined.

When Yu Wanqing murmured those words during the return, they had already spread. There were one or two reporters on the cruise, and many people who were acquainted with reporters.

If things weren’t cleared up, it would turn into Xia Yinian being the true culprit.

Even if Yu Wanqing didn’t pursue it, public opinion would crush her.

Gu Lingqian pursed his lips, finally nodding his head: "Fine, even if they don’t call the police, I’ll do it myself."

Perhaps the stock prices of both the Gu Family and the Yu Family would be hit, or even fluctuate greatly because of this incident, but he couldn’t let Nian Nian be wronged like this.

Those silent accusations and the attacks of public opinion were equally terrifying!

Xia Yinian looked at him, her lips moving as if she wanted to say something, but then she hesitated.

"I know what you’re worried about," Gu Lingqian said with a smile, urging her to drink the water.

After she took several sips, he spoke: "Don’t worry about the Gu Family’s business. The Gu Family has huge business; can’t it withstand such a minor hit?"

At most, it would be Grandpa starting to act up again.

"I can’t allow you to be wronged." He held her hand, "Rumors can be deadly. You can’t live forever in their shadow."

Under the current circumstances, there was no better solution.

Unless Yu Wanqing could come forward on her own to apologize to Xia Yinian, telling everyone that it wasn’t Nian Nian who pushed her.

But clearly, that was unlikely, since Yu Wanqing was acting like she didn’t want to pursue the matter, and it was Xia Yinian who was seeking justice.

Yu Wanqing had her own pride, and apologizing was out of the question.

So, there was only one other possibility: the real culprit had to be found.

Xia Yinian insisted on calling the police to find the real culprit and clear her name.

Making a big deal out of it wasn’t great for either family, but, if it could lead to finding the real culprit, it was at least worth it.

"Whatever you decide to do, I will definitely support you. Don’t be afraid."

Xia Yinian looked at him, feeling a bit of a sting in her heart.

Supporting her meant harming the Gu Family; did he really not have to consider that?

"Doubting me?" Gu Lingqian’s face darkened, as he deliberately straightened his face: "If you doubt me again, I’ll get angry."

"I’m not doubting you."

Xia Yinian put down the cup.

Suddenly, footsteps were heard from outside. Chi He came in: "Young Master Ling, Seventh Young Master asks for you to discuss some matters."

Gu Lingqian looked at Xia Yinian, hesitated for a moment, then said: "I also have some things to talk about with Uncle."

"Nian Nian, don’t be afraid, stay here and wait for me, I will protect you."

Xia Yinian nodded, and only then did Gu Lingqian turn to leave.

In reality, she didn’t need his protection at the moment. Many things she could handle on her own.

With more than an hour left until docking, if she had nothing to hide, why fear being framed by others?

The ship was full of surveillance, coupled with her alibi, Yu Wanqing couldn’t pin anything on her.

Suddenly, the door was knocked again, and a female attendant pushed in a meal cart: "Lady Xia, would you like anything?"