The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 114 Confession

Not long after returning home, Gu Jinghe heard his phone ring.

He glanced at the screen and saw it was Ke calling, but he didn't answer immediately. Instead, he turned to Qiao Xiao beside him and said softly, "Wait a little longer."

Ke made several more calls, but none of them went through.

After a while, Gu Jinghe finally picked up his phone and dialed Ke's number.

Ke's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "Gu Jinghe, are you alright? Have you encountered any danger or unexpected situation?"

Gu Jinghe lowered his voice and replied, "Don't worry, Ke, I'm fine. Qiao has brought me home safely."

Ke breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good. In that case, I'll come and see you now."

Gu Jinghe refused without hesitation, saying, "No need, Ke. I want to rest and recuperate for a while, and then I'll come to see you. In the meantime, we can keep in touch by phone." After saying that, he quickly hung up the phone.

Qiao Xiao had been silently observing everything from the side. Seeing Gu Jinghe end the call so decisively, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Has that person named Wang Wanqing contacted you?"

Gu Jinghe frowned slightly, shook his head and said, "Her? I don't have her contact information."

Qiao Xiao nodded thoughtfully, then analyzed in a serious tone: "The location of this explosion is very important, and its impact should not be underestimated. The police will definitely take swift action, and if nothing unexpected happens, they may need to mobilize a large-scale armed force to deal with this emergency."

Looking at Qiao Xiao's worried expression, Gu Jinghe felt a surge of fear: "We almost lost our lives just now!"

Qiao Xiao stared intently at him and said slowly, "Don't worry, you'll be fine."

This statement sounds like a heartfelt confession, but it is actually a sincere statement from the bottom of my heart.

Gu Jinghe always felt that there was some profound meaning in Qiao Xiao's words, but no matter how hard he thought about it, he could never figure out the mystery.

At this moment, Qiao Xiao silently walked to the television and pressed the power button.

As expected, news reports about the incident were scrolling across the screen.

Qiao Xiao bit her lip tightly, her eyes wide with anger, and cursed through gritted teeth, "These heartless beasts! Just how far will they escalate this horrific act before they stop! Die, all of you!"

As time went on, her irritable and gloomy emotions grew stronger, and she cursed those despicable people in her heart almost every moment.

This constant feeling of irritability was unbearable for her, as if her entire nervous system was on edge, unable to relax or find peace.

She roughly rubbed her temples with both hands, determined: she had to teach these guys a lesson; she couldn't just sit and wait to be killed anymore, she had to turn the tables and take the initiative!

Gu Jinghe had a keen eye and immediately saw through the subtle unease and restlessness hidden behind Qiao Xiao's seemingly natural movements.

He asked softly, "Would you like me to warm up a bowl of soup?"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiao forced herself to nod.

She suddenly realized that she hadn't completely won over Gu Jinghe yet, and the level of affection between them was still far from the perfect 100.

So she forced a smile and said gently, "Thank you so much, Gu Jinghe. If it weren't for you by my side, I'm afraid I really wouldn't know what to do."

As she spoke, a deep emotion was revealed in her eyes, as if a woman deeply in love was gazing up at the lover she cherished most.

However, only Gu Jinghe knew in his heart that all of this was just a carefully crafted facade by Qiao Xiao.

He couldn't help but smile bitterly, wondering to himself why Qiao Xiao was pretending to like him like this.

After all, such deceptive infatuation is too hurtful.

However, even though he knew perfectly well what was going on, Gu Jinghe did not choose to expose her on the spot.

In his view, even false love is better than nothing.

Sometimes, having some illusory beauty is more comforting than losing it completely.

Let her continue deceiving herself; perhaps that will allow their relationship to last longer...

Qiao Xiao was completely unaware that he had seen through her act.

Her superb acting skills might fool someone with no experience, but when faced with eyes that already know what love looks like, no matter how she tries to disguise it, she always appears clumsy.

Qiao Xiao stared at Gu Jinghe's receding figure, letting out a deep sigh of relief, thinking, "Finally, I don't have to keep pretending anymore! This damned system, whose remnant soul is it that makes me act out this whole time?!"

Gu Jinghe slowly walked over, carrying a steaming bowl of soup.

Despite his parents' strained relationship, this wealthy young master, who has never lacked food or clothing, now willingly picks up bowls, chopsticks, and spoons and cooks delicacies for others himself.

But this scene wasn't entirely unexpected. After all, Gu Jinghe's aura seemed to possess an innate quality of being a perfect husband.

His blue-green eyes were always gentle and warm, making one think of a tender image of him holding a child.

Qiao Xiao's gaze remained fixed on the bowl of soup. When the bowl was placed in front of her, she said softly with sincerity and gratitude, "Thank you."

Although her expression did not change significantly, her gratitude could be detected in the tone of her voice.

Gu Jinghe couldn't help but smile slightly, as if the pain caused by the injury had instantly vanished.

Qiao Xiao held a small spoon and slowly scooped up the soup. She didn't put the first bite into her own mouth, but instead handed it to Gu Jinghe.

In an instant, Gu Jinghe was completely stunned. He really couldn't understand her. What was the reason for her actions? Why did she deliberately show her affection for him?

He moved forward cautiously, his head lowered, taking a small sip of food from his spoon. Then, his blue-green eyes stared straight at her, his gaze exactly like that of a frightened fawn.

He appeared calm and composed, but in reality, his heart was pounding, and he was filled with boundless joy and fervor.

Gu Jinghe, why don't you bravely confess your feelings? You might succeed!

The thought suddenly appeared out of nowhere, startling Gu Jinghe so much that he broke out in a cold sweat.

Gu Jinghe thought to himself, "No, if I fail, won't we be unable to even be friends?"

But are you really willing to just watch her quietly leave one day, without saying goodbye? Don't be the one passively waiting anymore!

In Qiao Xiao's eyes, Gu Jinghe, who was sitting across from her, was just as frail as he had been a few months ago. However, the fact that he could secretly start a company behind her back meant that his growth rate must be astonishing.

Gu Jinghe was bombarded with ideas from those around him during his social interactions, and gradually realized that only by taking the initiative could he achieve long-term development.

"Qiao Xiao, I love you."

These words slipped uncontrollably from Gu Jinghe's mouth, as if they were eager to escape his throat.

When he actually said those words, Gu Jing was somewhat surprised, because his brain hadn't quite figured out how to express his feelings.

Qiao Xiao remained unusually calm. Gu Jinghe already had a 90% favorability rating, so confessing her feelings was perfectly reasonable.

She didn't realize how many intense internal struggles and self-persuasions Gu Jinghe needed to muster the courage to say those words.

Qiao Xiao raised her head and looked at the nervous man in front of her.

She saw his slightly trembling hands and his expectant yet slightly uneasy eyes. She gently picked up the spoon, elegantly scooped up a spoonful of soup and put it in her mouth, then gave a faint smile and replied, "Okay."

Upon hearing this answer, Gu Jinghe's expression changed drastically. His eyes widened, his mouth gaped open, and he stood there dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning, still lost in a beautiful dream.

After a long while, he finally came to his senses, a bright smile spreading across his face, his lips curving upwards, his voice trembling with excitement: "Is it true, Joe? Is it true?"

Faced with Gu Jinghe's repeated inquiries, Qiao Xiao nodded firmly again, and said in a soft but very serious tone, "It's true, I'm willing to agree to be your partner."