You Owe Me, My Love

Many different versions of answers flashed through her mind.

For example, she could tell them about her forged marriage with Su Xuyan.

Regardless of whether they believed her or not, it would still not change the fact that she was a married woman.

Bai Rong wasn't afraid of tarnishing her reputation. She had nothing to lose anyway. She was just worried about getting Gu Mingchen into trouble.

“The purpose of our visit was to secretly investigate the case on Governor Cheng. We pretended to be a couple because Gu Mingchen detected that there were people following us. It was to distract them.” Bai Rong said calmly and looked straight into the eyes of the person who asked the question. "Why were you asked to assist in the investigation of Governor Cheng? Didn't you claim that you do not have any relationship with Gu Mingchen?”

“I have liked reading Sherlock Holmes since I was young and my idol is Arthur Conan Doyle. Besides, I am also a doctor and have almost gone into forensic medicine. Chief Gu briefly discussed the case with me and he thought that I have some problem-solving capabilities. As it was a secret investigation, he thought that having an unfamiliar face could be useful.” Bai Rong explained.

Song Xiyu was watching Bai Rong through the screen and her eyes darkened. “Actually, I quite like this girl. She is very strong mentally, is able to deal with things calmly and is graceful and presentable. Most importantly, she really loves our son. Why don't we just approve of their relationship?”

“You are so soft-hearted and gullible. Didn't you forget that she promised you not to continue seeing Mingchen when you spoke to her in the day? But look what happened? Our son ended up sleeping at her place. This woman is very cunning. She lied through her teeth. How can she be any good?” Gu Tianhang said in disdain.

“Even if she lied to me, she did that to protect Mingchen. I don't think she should be blamed for that. Besides, she grew up all alone in the orphanage and has experienced the vicissitudes of life. She's not a hothouse flower and it's natural that she learned to protect herself and be independent. Do you think Su Wanning would be able to do that? She relies on her dad for everything.” Song Xiyu refuted.

“So, you are aware that Su Zheng would always stand up for her daughter? Su Xuyan has the support of the commander-in-chief and our son has already offended Su Xuyan. The commander- in-chief had his qualms about the Gu Family all along. It was Su Zheng who has been helping to mediate in between us to avoid any problems. If the commander-in-chief has Su Zheng’s help, our family will be doomed.” Gu Tianhang's temper sparked.

Song Xiyu folded her arms in front of her chest and turned to face the side. “I think the commander- in-chief would not dare to do anything to us. After all, Mingchen is the chief in the special forces. You secretly swopped out Bai Rong's marriage and divorce certificates but she will know the truth eventually once she questions Su Xuyan about it.”

“That's why we have to force a confession out of her now.”

“Even if we managed to do that, our son still wouldn't fall in love with Su Wanning.” Song Xiyu stared at her husband.

“Then we will hand the woman over to Su Zheng. We will ask Su Zheng to force Mingchen to marry Su Wanning in order to exchange for Bai Rong'’s release.” Anger poured through Gu Tianhang.

“But she is innocent. Don’t you think you are going overboard? First, you swopped out her certificates, then you got people to pretend to be from the CCDI and brought her here. Now, you are even thinking of kidnapping her? Don't continue to go down the wrong path!” Song Xiyu hollered at the man.

"Am I really making a mistake? I am doing this to save our family.” Gu Tianhang said as he pointed at Song Xiyu.

“But you can't do that at the expense of others.” The woman slapped away her husband's hand.

“I am not causing her any harm. In fact, she is the one who is causing us harm. I am not asking for her life; I only need her to leave Mingchen so that Mingchen can marry Su Wanning. That's the original plan. I am going to give Su Zheng a call now to get his assistance.” Gu Tianhang said, as he took out his phone.

“That's enough!” Song Xiyu snatched his phone away and said, “You are just creating evidence for others to use against your son. I think you are getting old and muddle-headed. Just leave this matter to me.”

"You are the one who keeps making me angry.” Gu Tianhang yelled and walked out of the surveillance control room.

“You guys, stop recording and switch that off now.” Song Xiyu was feeling frustrated.

She took a deep breath and walked out of the control room into the small dark room.

Bai Rong was stunned for a moment when she saw the woman, but quickly understood what was going on. Her eyes darkened into an endless depth of ink, sorrow, and pain.

“You can all leave now.” Song Xiyu instructed the other people in the room.

“Yes, ma'am.” The two people who were interrogating Bai Rong walked out.

Bai Rong pursed her lips into a thin line and looked at the older woman.

Song Xiyu sat down on a chair and was quiet for a moment before saying, “Can you tell me why you were together with Mingchen tonight when you have already agreed to leave him?”

Bai Rong creased her brows slightly and her eyes turned misty. “So, those people are not from the CCDL. They are your people instead?”

“You were the one who failed to keep your promise first.”

“I needed some time. I have already rejected Gu Mingchen’s marriage proposal. You are not only hurting me, you are hurting your son as well.” Bai Rong was getting upset.

"We are trying to save everyone.”

“Saving everyone means you have to kill Tang Xiaojiu? Saving everyone means you have to keep tabs on me and forge my divorce with Su Xuyan? Let me tell you, your son and I have already slept together. What you just did could throw him into danger! I am just a nobody and have nothing to lose. If our extramarital affair is exposed, I can just move to another place and start all over again. But your son? You will destroy him!” Bai Rong stood up agitatedly and broke the table lamp.

“We did not keep tabs on you. Your divorce with Su Xuyan was official but we swopped out your real certificate with a forged one. Also, not only did we not kill Tang Xiaojiu, we have cleared all tracks that you and Mingchen left behind. Tang Xiaojiu might be killed by Su Zheng’s men. In fact, we are also looking for the killer so that we can have a hold on him. Bai Rong, if you truly love Mingchen, please help us.” Song Xiyu clenched her fists while she explained.

“How can I help you? You want me to admit that Gu Mingchen and I had an affair while I was still married? A truly good parent would never hurt her child like that.” Bai Rong looked at the older woman with bloodshot eyes.

“I will bring you to a place for the next few days. When you return, Mingchen would have already married Su Wanning. But I need your cooperation. Do you have any token that you always carry with you?” Song Xiyu asked with glistening eyes.

"Staging a kidnap?” Bai Rong understood Song Xiyu's intentions at once.

“I'm sorry, but both you and I want Mingchen to have a smooth future, right?”

Bai Rong turned her face away while tears started streaming down her cheeks. “There is nothing symbolic that I carry with me.”

“If she doesn't have anything, then cut off her finger; If a finger is not enough, then take her hand; If her hand is not enough, then we'll take her leg as well.” Gu Tianhang said ruthlessly as he pushed the door open. He did not sound like he was joking.

“I have not done you any disservice. Why are you doing this to me?!" Bai Rong stared at the man in disbelief.

“I will handle this. Take her away.” Gu Tianhang said impatiently.

Song Xiyu had a bad hunch. She grabbed her husband's arm and said, “Tianhang, leave this to me. Don't hurt her.”

“She never should have gotten involved with Mingchen in the first place. We can't afford to be indecisive at this juncture. Otherwise, more trouble might follow. Just keep out of this.” Gu Tianhang shook off the woman's hand and walked out.