You Owe Me, My Love

You Owe Me, My Love Chapter 238

Bai Rong’s eyes glinted sharply as she shot Su Xuyan a withering stare. “I don’t understand what you’re getting at, Su Xuyan.”

Su Xuyan smirked and said, “I was just joking. Don’t take it seriously. Anyway, I’m meeting some friends nearby. Gotta go.”

After that, he got into his car and sped off.

Bai Rong finally understood that he had come here to remind her that he was always around.

“I don’t like him. Just walk away when you see him next time,” Gu Mingchen ordered.

“I don’t like him either,” Bai Rong answered firmly.

Both of them went back after that.

Gu Mingchen drove while Bai Rong leaned against her seat, looking out the window to watch the night view zooming past.

“You can take a nap if you’re tired. I’ll wake you up once we’re at the military base,” Gu Mingchen suggested.

“Mm.” Bai Rong closed her eyes, but sleep remained out of reach due to the worries plaguing her mind. Hence, she opened her eyes again. “I was thinking, the five people involved in the massacre knew each other. As long as we get to one of them, we’d be able to lure the remaining three out. Should we set hide some treasures as traps?”

“This idea crossed my mind too, but there’s no rush. Once I get that piece of land, we’ll have plenty of time to plot our next course of action,” Gu Mingchen reassured.

At that moment, Bai Rong felt deeply connected to Gu Mingchen. True soulmates had compatible personalities and a similar way of thinking. Not to mention, they would be open to each other’s opinions and always compromise with each other.

She had the sudden impulse to tell Gu Mingchen about Tian.

“Gu Mingchen, is there a monitoring device in your car?” Bai Rong asked tentatively.

“All vehicles are inspected upon entering the military base. Hence, a monitoring device may have been installed after we left the car. What’s wrong?” Gu Mingchen cocked a brow.

“Nothing. I was just asking.” Bai Rong stopped talking and leaned back to look out the windows again.

She wanted to fight for herself one more time.

If I tell Gu Mingchen about Tian and he manages to rescue him, I’ll be able to reunite with Tian. Not to mention, I wouldn’t need to leave Gu Mingchen at all.

We’d be able to live happily ever after.

But if we lose…

Bai Rong’s heart lurched as the image of Tian’s pitiful state flashed across her mind.

If we lose, Gu Mingchen will still find a way, right?

After they entered the military base, Gu Mingchen stopped the car in the garage. Almost immediately, Bai Rong saw someone approaching them to check for hidden surveillance devices.

As soon as they entered the house, a security officer came over to report, “Chief, a listening device was found under your car seat.”

Gu Mingchen glanced at Bai Rong instantly.

Meanwhile, Bai Rong exchanged looks with Gu Mingchen before asking, “Take care of that first. What about my apartment? Is there anything unusual?”

“Everything at your apartment appears to be normal,” reported the security officer.

Gu Mingchen held Bai Rong’s hand and led her back to the room. “Tell me. What have you been hiding from me today?”

“I went to Su Xuyan’s place this afternoon,” Bai Rong confessed.

“And?”

“He found Tian, our son. And our son is in his hands now,” Bai Rong revealed, feeling an odd bitter sorrow and guilt in her heart.

“What did he tell you to do?” Gu Mingchen’s brows knitted into a frown. With seconds, his gaze sharpened, and he exuded a murderous aura.

“To choose between you and Tian,” Bai Rong answered.

Gu Mingchen finally understood why she was acting so strange the whole day. “You did the right thing.”

With that, Gu Mingchen strode toward the door.

Bai Rong grabbed his arm with worry gnawing at her chest. “Su Xuyan said that if I told you, he’d take Tian to a place I’d never be able to find. Gu Mingchen, I think Su Xuyan has some influence in your army, so don’t act rashly. If we can’t find Tian, I’ll never be able to forgive myself.”

Gu Mingchen turned around and looked at her intently. “How long did he give you?”

“Three months. After that, he’ll fake my death.”

Gu Mingchen sneered, filling nothing but disgust for Su Xuyan. “How clever of him. Going as far as faking your death. Don’t worry. I’ll make the arrangements and save our son.”

Despite that, Bai Rong felt no relief. She knew that she was making a dangerous gamble. If she won, it would be a happy ending; if she lost, she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to take it.

Sensing Bai Rong’s worry, Gu Mingchen stepped forward and placed a feather-light kiss on her forehead. “Just act like you didn’t tell me anything and do whatever you want. You might arouse Su Xuyan’s suspicion if you keep behaving this way.”

Bai Rong nodded.

She knew that Gu Mingchen was right, but remaining calm was easier said than done.

“In that case, I’ll go pack my things first,” Bai Rong stated before turning around to head to the room.

After a while, Gu Mingchen came in.

“Have you taken care of it?” Bai Rong asked worriedly.

“I have a team of Shadow Samurais. They’re experts at covering up their tracks and remaining hidden. I’ve already given them the orders.”

“What if there are Su Xuyan’s people among the Shadow Samurais? What are we going to do then?” Besides Gu Mingchen, Bai Rong trusted no one.

“I gave the orders to the team leader, and he’s trustworthy. This is a secret mission, so it won’t get out. Don’t worry. I’ll let you know when there’s any news. Besides, It’s our son who’s at stake here. I swear I’ll save him.” Gu Mingchen made a vow.

At that, Bai Rong felt slightly more relieved now.

Even so, she tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

Gu Mingchen gently wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her into his arms. “Rong, get some sleep. Only when you’re well-rested will you have the energy to fight. You won’t be any help if you don’t sleep now.”

With that, Gu Mingchen coaxed her in a low and raspy voice.

She knew that he was right, but no matter how much she told herself to sleep, her body just wouldn’t listen.

“I need to use the bathroom.” Bai Rong got up and grabbed her bag before heading to the bathroom. Then, she poured out a pill and popped it into her mouth.

When she looked into the mirror, she found Gu Mingchen standing just a distance away.

He was looking at her with concern lining his features.

Trying to ease his worries, Bai Rong cracked a small smile at him. “Sleeping pills.”

“You might develop a dependency if you take them for a long period of time.”

“I know. I’ll try my best to control my intake from now on, but not today. My mind is all over the place, and I can’t sleep.” Bai Rong brushed past Gu Mingchen to lie down on the bed again.

Then, Gu Mingchen lay down and hugged her from behind. “How long have you been taking sleeping pills?”

“More than three years.” Bai Rong did not want to lie to him. Soon, her head felt heavy, and she closed her eyes.

A crease formed between Gu Mingchen’s brows, and his eyes darkened. Kissing her forehead, he said, “Don’t take them anymore. If you can’t sleep, I’ll stay awake and keep you company. You’ll slowly get better.”

However, what he received in return was the sound of her soft breathing.

Unable to tell if she was asleep or passed out, Gu Mingchen felt a pang in his heart.

Quickly, he rummaged through her bag and poured out one pill from all the bottles he could find into a sealed bag.