Take It Off!

He had always felt bad about her daughter marrying Han Ke in order to help him. He had later found out that Han Ke had been pursuing his daughter since he had started university, and had not stopped doing so all those years. It was only then that he had agreed to let Gu Xiaoran marry Han Ke.

He had been sent to Jiangzhou by Han Ke after the engagement ceremony.

He had already had a bad feeling then, and, only two days later, Lin Yizhi from Dynasty had sent him a video of Han Ke taking a woman to humiliate Gu Xiaoran.

He had felt cold all over after watching the video. He had immediately called Gu Xiaoran but had not been able to get through to her in any way.

Lin Yizhi had said that Young Master Mo could help Gu Xiaoran settle things with Han Ke, but on the condition of him doing what they ordered.

He didn't trust Dynasty, but something must have happened to his daughter since she could not be contacted. He dared not imagine the consequences if he hadn't agreed, so he could only make sure that Gu Xiaoran was safe and then take one step at a time in the future.

He had left Jiangzhou according to Dynasty's plan and cut all ties with Han Ke.

"I broke up with him, did I cause you any trouble?"

"Of course not, I didn't like Han Ke in the first place, it's good that you broke up with him. But…"

"But what?"

"Are you and Mo Qing…" Although Gu Zhengrong had never seen Mo Qing, he had seen his cold-blooded way of doing things. He was afraid that Gu Xiaoran would be used and hurt by him.

"How could I be with him?" Gu Xiaoran sneaked a glance at the man who was driving quietly next to her. The man didn't look at her, but there was a faint smirk on his face. Gu Xiaoran quickly withdrew her gaze and dared not look at him again.

"It's good if you aren't... you don't have to do stupid things for dad again in the future. What's most important is that you have a good life. Dad doesn't matter."

"Dad, don't worry—really, I'm good."

"That's good…" Gu Zhengrong felt very upset. He knew that Gu Xiaoran was a sensible child who wouldn't say anything even if she had suffered grievances.

Gu Xiaoran pretended to be relaxed, "Dad, my exams are coming up and I need to study, so my phone is usually off. If you can't get through, just send me a text message. I will see it when I switch it on."

"Okay, hang up."

Gu Xiaoran felt distressed after hanging up, but it was enough to know that her father was fine.

There was another text message from Cheng Xiaoyue. 

Why is your phone always off? Did Han Ke tire you out last night and you have trouble getting out of bed?

Gu Xiaoran smiled bitterly and returned a message: Yeah, I'm hurting all over now.

She switched off the phone.

The car stopped in front of a high-end women's clothing store in the city. It was notoriously expensive in Hancheng, and people who went there were either rich or famous.

"Get out."

"Buying clothes for your friend?" Gu Xiaoran sat still, planning to run away after he got out of the car.

"Buying for you."

"I have clothes."

"If I remember correctly, your home was burned down and you didn't take anything with you."

"Even so, I don't need you to buy me clothes."

"So do you mean you won't wear the clothes I bought?" Mo Qing's voice was cold.

"Yes!" Gu Xiaoran replied immediately.

"Take it off!" Mo Qing's face was expressionless, but his eyes were looking at the dress she was wearing.

"I'll give it back to you after I go back to school and change my clothes." Gu Xiaoran froze suddenly when she realized that the dress she was wearing had been bought by him.

"Take it off now!"