amaotonovel Chapter 380 Behind the Truth
Chapter 380 Behind the Truth
As Lin Chuyue stepped out of her house, her heart was still churning like a stormy sea, unable to find peace for a long time. Her father's indifference and threats—every word seemed to have left a deep mark on her heart. Yet, she remained unwavering, choosing Li Zhanchuan and standing by his side.
She told herself that this was for a greater purpose—to uncover the truth behind Shen Fang's death and reclaim the justice and dignity she had lost. But why did she feel an unbearable pain in her heart?
This pain didn't stem from her own choice, but from the increasingly strained relationship between her and her father. She knew that the step she took today was a complete break with him. The fatherly love she had once so desperately longed for had now become her greatest constraint, something she had to let go of.
Looking back, she saw her father, who had once loved her deeply, now standing against her. She knew that her choice could no longer change anything.
"Lin Chuyue, you did the right thing." A deep voice came from behind, breaking her reverie.
She turned around and saw Li Zhanchuan standing there, his gaze filled with a deep sense of approval. His deep eyes seemed to see through the turmoil in her heart, but his expression remained cold and stern, showing no emotional fluctuation whatsoever because of her insistence.
“You have made the most difficult decision. Now, all that’s left is to fight against everyone.” Li Zhanchuan’s voice was calm but powerful.
Lin Chuyue didn't respond, but simply nodded silently. She took a deep breath, as if pressing all her emotions and exhaustion into her chest, before she could barely stand up straight.
“We should go see Gu Yanchuan,” Li Zhanchuan suddenly said, breaking the silence.
Lin Chuyue's heart tightened. Gu Yanchuan, her former fiancé, the man who had once brought her a glimmer of warmth, was now another problem she had to face. She knew that all these conflicts would erupt in the conversation that followed.
She nodded and followed Li Zhanchuan into the car, which drove towards Gu Yanchuan's villa. On the way, Lin Chuyue's mood grew increasingly heavy. Her relationship with Gu Yanchuan was complex and entangled. Before, their relationship was merely a formal marriage, but now, the rift between them could no longer be mended by time.
The car finally stopped in front of Gu Yanchuan's villa. Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and then stepped into this place that was once full of memories.
Gu Yanchuan sat on the sofa, a glass of red wine in his hand, as if he had been waiting for her for a long time. When he looked at her, his eyes held a complex emotion, but more than anything, they displayed the composure and rationality of a mature man.
"Chuyue, come and sit down," Gu Yanchuan said softly, his tone carrying a gentleness that made people want to trust him.
Lin Chuyue sat down, avoiding direct eye contact with Gu Yanchuan, and lowered her head to speak softly: "Gu Yanchuan, I've come today to tell you something."
Gu Yanchuan frowned slightly, put down his wine glass, and his gaze was no longer so calm: "I know what you want to say."
Lin Chuyue looked up at him, her gaze resolute: "I've decided to stand on Li Zhanchuan's side and uncover the truth behind Shen Fang."
A flicker of surprise crossed Gu Yanchuan's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. After a moment of silence, he said softly, "Do you know what you're doing?"
"I know." Lin Chuyue's voice was low, but incredibly clear. "I have no way out."
Gu Yanchuan pursed his lips, his eyes darkening: "You know Li Zhanchuan is not simple. He is ruthless and cold-blooded. Are you sure you can handle everything about him?"
Lin Chuyue remained silent for a moment, a surge of complex emotions welling up inside her, but she still looked directly at Gu Yanchuan: "I have no other choice. Perhaps, only by standing with Li Zhanchuan can I get the truth I want."
Gu Yanchuan's gaze deepened, as if he were weighing every word she uttered. Finally, he sighed, got up, walked to the window, and gazed at the gradually darkening sky outside, seemingly deep in thought.
"Are you really sure?" He turned around, his eyes filled with an indescribable emotion. "If you really choose Li Zhanchuan, your future will be even more complicated, and you will have to bear all the consequences he brings you. And I will never be the support on your shoulders."
Lin Chuyue sensed the helplessness and hidden pain in Gu Yanchuan's tone, and her heart clenched, but she still said firmly, "I know this journey will be difficult, but I am prepared."
Gu Yanchuan remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, his voice low and slow: "Since you have made your choice, I have no right to stop you. But you must remember that Li Zhanchuan is not just a ruthless businessman; he also has his own ambitions and schemes, and you may just be a pawn in his plan."
Lin Chuyue's heart tightened suddenly, almost making it hard to breathe, but she knew that what Gu Yanchuan said was not without reason. She had never been able to fully fathom Li Zhanchuan's thoughts, and she understood that she might really just be a pawn in his game.
"I know," she answered softly, a resolute glint in her eyes.
Gu Yanchuan didn't say anything more, only looked at her with complex emotions in his eyes. Finally, he seemed to sigh helplessly: "In that case, I can only wish you good luck."