After being dumped, I turned around and married my ex-boyfriend's younger brother.

Chapter 18 Mr. Gu, my legs are numb

"lead the way."

Su Yiran said in a deep voice.

The waiter led her to the door of the club's private room. As soon as the door opened, Su Yiran could hear the noisy commotion inside, the smoky atmosphere, and the strong smell of alcohol.

"Sister is here. I thought you were angry with your younger sister and didn't want to come."

Liu Jiaojiao took Su Yiran's hand and pushed her inside.

"Don't touch me, I'm dirty!"

Su Yiran disgustedly shook off Liu Jiaojiao's hand and took two steps back.

The private room wasn't large, and besides Liu Jiaojiao, there were several unfamiliar male faces.

"Where did the photos come from?"

Su Yiran withdrew her gaze and got back to the main topic.

"What picture?"

Liu Jiaojiao looked innocent, then suddenly realized, "Oh, I remember now, it's that Uncle Zhong, it seems like you care about him a lot."

Su Yiran felt her scalp tingling from the smell in the private room and didn't want to stay there for even a second longer. She glared at Liu Jiaojiao and turned to leave.

“I found this photo from my dad. He’s been stalking my dad for a while now, and my dad won’t let him get away with it.”

Liu Jiaojiao spoke up, blocking Su Yiran's way, "Sister hasn't spent much time with Dad, so she probably doesn't understand his character. He never leaves anyone any room for maneuver. I heard your Uncle Zhong isn't in good health, and I don't know if he can withstand Dad's methods. It just so happens that he's on the cruise ship, and his name isn't on the list, so it's a perfect opportunity to get people here without anyone noticing..."

Su Yiran clenched her fists. "This is the Gu family's cruise ship. What is the Liu family? How dare they mess with us?"

“The Liu family is nothing in the eyes of the Gu family, but Dad has plenty of ways to cover it up.”

Liu Jiaojiao continued, "I know that you care about Uncle Zhong and naturally don't want anything to happen to him. As long as you spend time with my friends and take good care of them, I will put in a good word for you with Dad."

"Ah!"

Su Yiran acted as if she had heard the most outrageous joke in the world, pressing closer and grabbing her hair, throwing her to the ground. "You dare to threaten me? What are you anyway!"

Liu Jiaojiao fell to the ground, her anger clearly visible in her eyes. "Don't be ungrateful! I'm only helping you because you're my sister, don't push your luck!"

Su Yiran turned to leave, but the other men in the private room stood up and blocked the door. "Miss, you think you can leave without having a drink? You're not giving me any face?"

The man swirled the red wine in his hand, his eyes gleaming with lust, and approached Su Yiran step by step. "I'm only being polite to you because you're Miss Liu's sister. Don't push your luck!"

Su Yiran stood still, coldly watching the other person approach, and took the wine from his hand with a smirk. "A glass of wine, I'm not afraid to drink it, but... are you worthy?"

He smashed the wine glass in his hand down on the man's head, blood instantly staining his entire face. Still not satisfied, he kicked him, hitting him squarely in the groin.

"you……"

The man clutched his groin, unable to utter a single word in pain.

The other men in the private room were wary; they wouldn't risk developing a hidden illness for a little money.

Su Yiran turned her gaze to Liu Jiaojiao, "Do you know how Gu Chengjing got all those injuries?"

Liu Jiaojiao was startled, "Could it be you?"

"Little sister, be more confident!"

Su Yiran squatted down, reached out and rubbed her head, soothing her like she was playing with a cat or dog. She then grabbed her long hair tightly. "I don't even care about Gu Chengjing, let alone you! Liu Jiaojiao, I don't care how you behave at home, but once you leave the Liu family, I'll beat you every time I see you, until you behave!"

Liu Jiaojiao was so frightened by Su Yiran's appearance that she trembled all over, her eyes became cautious, and she didn't dare to make a sound.

"elder sister?"

The door to the private room was opened, and a voice came from outside.

A twenty-year-old face appeared at the door.

Su Yiran left the private room, looked at the man in front of her, whose attire was fairly proper, and chuckled lightly, "You still dare to show your face in front of me? Aren't you afraid of ending up like them?"

"Sister, don't worry, I'm here to atone for my sins."

The man chuckled, "If Young Master Gu finds out that his woman is having an ambiguous relationship with another man, what do you think he will do, sister?"

Su Yiran listened to his words, a slight smile playing on her lips, her gaze drawn to the distance.

Gu Chengjing, in a wheelchair, was being pushed by a bodyguard as he walked towards them.

"You did it?"

The man paused for a moment, then nodded. "Does my sister like it?"

"..."

Su Yiran left in the opposite direction.

The man followed her closely, asking, "Is your sister unhappy?"

Su Yiran, her head aching from his constant chatter, stopped and asked, "What is your purpose?"

The man flattered Su Yiran, "I know you have a good relationship with Mr. Gu. Mr. Gu is incredibly powerful, while I'm just a nobody. Please put in a good word for me for my small contribution today?"

"Was he in a difficult position last night?"

She asked.

"It's not like I'm making things difficult for him, it's just asking his men to keep me company while I chat..."

The man spoke with a lack of confidence, and Su Yiran understood the implication in his words. She smiled and said, "But have you forgotten that Mr. Gu is also a member of the Gu family? If he finds out that you are scheming against his nephew behind his back, do you think he will let you off the hook?"

"With my sister around, I'm not afraid of anything."

"..."

A lunatic has arrived!

Su Yiran rolled her eyes and turned to leave.

However, his move was quite ruthless. Out of consideration for her reputation, Madam Gu had no choice but to accept Liu Jiaojiao. At this time, there was a rift between Gu Chengjing and Liu Jiaojiao. Her in-laws disliked her, and her husband did not love her. Even if she married into the family, her life would not be good.

Su Yiran spent the entire afternoon in her room, lying on a recliner, and drifted off to sleep.

As dusk settled and her face felt itchy, she muttered in annoyance and opened her eyes.

Gu Yanli appeared in front of her, his fingertips gliding across her face, gently stroking her long hair, his low, husky voice lingering in her ear, "Awake?"

When Su Yiran opened her eyes, she saw the man's stunningly beautiful face and couldn't help but take a few more glances. She reached out and tugged at Gu Yanli's clothes, "Mr. Gu, my legs are numb."

Gu Yanli looked at her, “…”

Su Yiran opened her arms, "I can't walk anymore, can you hug me?"

Her eyes were still sleepy from just waking up, blinking lazily, yet they were also captivatingly beautiful.

“Gu Yanli…”

Su Yiran softly called his name.

The man's expression shifted slightly. He bent down, lifted her from the recliner, and placed her on the bed. "It's just a few steps. Can't you sleep more comfortably in bed?"

"I'm tired, sleepy, and can't take another step."

Su Yiran looked at him and said, "Mr. Gu, the wontons this morning were delicious. Thank you."

"Chen Lie has already said that."

Gu Yanli lowered his eyes, leaned closer to her face, and whispered, "Is there anything else to say besides this?"