No one can hurt her

Several days later, on an afternoon with dark clouds looming, a storm seemed ready to unleash its fury...

Gu Dandan never expected her mother to come knocking at the door, let alone accompanied by Gu Ao's ex-wife. She naively pulled open the iron gate and walked out.

Outside stood her mother, after all.

"Your daughter has seduced my man. It's time you took her back so she doesn't embarrass herself any further!" Xuan Ranxi handed a check to her mother right in front of Gu Dandan.

She had informed the press about Gu Ao and Gu Dandan, expecting it would tarnish Gu Ao's image. However, Gu Ao publicly acknowledged his relationship with Gu Dandan instead, making her realize that this young girl posed a significant obstacle. Thus, she sought out her mother, Lu Mei.

Gu Dandan, as an eyesore and stumbling block, needed to be dealt with decisively to eliminate future troubles!

In front of Xuan Ranxi, Lu Mei forcefully dragged Gu Dandan to her side, "You wicked girl, engaging in such behavior at your age! Come home with me immediately, where I'll deal with you properly!"

With others around, Lu Mei couldn't physically discipline Gu Dandan, but she was utterly shocked to learn that her daughter had been involved with a man and even had an abortion. When Xuan Ranxi approached her, she felt deeply humiliated.

"I won't go! Mom... since you don't like me anyway, just let me stay here," Gu Dandan clung to the iron gate bars, determined not to return to that unbearable home!

"Even after getting pregnant, you still have no shame? Come with me now!"

"No, I won't go! Mom... if I'm such a bother, please leave me alone, I beg you."

"How shameless can you be? How could I have given birth to someone like you?"

Holding onto the gate, red marks appearing on her palms, Gu Dandan refused to let go. Gu Ao's house was her home; she was determined to stay with him! Lu Mei yanked her hair, trying to drag her away. For her daughter, she showed no mercy, especially facing such disgrace.

A slap from her mother made Gu Dandan wince in pain, yet... she still refused to leave. The life of waking up early and working late, enduring endless scolding and beatings, hunger and sleepless nights—both mentally and physically, she saw no end to it.

Exhausted, truly exhausted and weary. Especially now, every day was cherished under Gu Ao's care. Past events were things she didn't want to recall.

Gu Ao was different; he cared for her. Though he often put on a stern face to scare her, glaring fiercely and forcing her into doing things she disliked, deep down, he loved her. She understood that.

Her daughter's stubbornness made Lu Mei lose face in front of Xuan Ranxi, igniting her anger and causing her to increase her efforts...

"Mom, mom, stop hitting me..."

As her mother hit and grabbed her by the hair, she cried out in pain, while Xuan Ranxi watched gleefully from the sidelines.

"Get lost!"

"Ouch, who... who did that?"

Lu Mei was kicked from behind, losing balance and falling onto the concrete ground. He Benyu, cursing under his breath, stepped forward to pick up Gu Dandan, glaring at Xuan Ranxi with disdain.

"Dandan, are you okay? Don't be scared!" His eyes, usually crude and flirtatious, were filled with boundless affection at this moment...

At the same time, Gu Ao returned home.

He got out of the car, slammed the door shut, and snatched his little woman from He Benyu's arms, cradling her closely. What mattered most to him was this.

If she was bullied, he should be the one to stand up for her. If she suffered, he should be the one to comfort her. No matter what happened, standing before her shouldn't be another man, especially not He Benyu.

"Gu Ao... Gu Ao! I... I won't go!" With him here, Gu Dandan's worried heart found some peace. Hiding in Gu Ao's embrace, nestled against his neck, everything felt alright.

He Benyu laughed self-mockingly, looking at his empty hands and then at how Gu Dandan leaned on Gu Ao. In his arms, she trembled, but held by Gu Ao, she resembled a protected lamb, his broad shoulders offering her solace and protection, soothing her wounds.

"Get lost, now!" Gu Ao coldly ordered the woman on the ground, pressing her face tightly against his chest with his hand.

Such possessiveness and dominance needed no words.

Looking at her disheveled hair and trembling body, Gu Ao's heart ached more than being pricked by needles! If he had a gun, he would have shot her without hesitation!

"What do you think you're doing? She... she is my daughter, you have no right to stop me from taking her!" With Xuan Ranxi's backing, Lu Mei showed no fear towards Gu Ao. Firstly, she didn't know his background, and secondly, having taken Xuan Ranxi's money, she couldn't let her daughter ruin someone else's plans.

"A Biao, take her away!" Gu Ao, tired of her nonsense, ordered his subordinate to drag Lu Mei away, also warning his ex-wife, "Xuan Ranxi, try something like this again, and see what happens!"

"Ranxi, it seems... he dislikes you even more?" He Benyu whispered to Xuan Ranxi, then got into his car and drove off.

...

After filling the bathtub, Gu Ao carried Gu Dandan inside. She curled up nervously, and he smiled gently, deciding not to tease her this time. Normally, he would join her for a bath, making her blush all over, or at least that's what Gu Dandan thought.

While undressing her, she tensed up, trying to hide here and there, but eventually, he left the room.

Outside, Gu Ao dialed a number with a deep frown, "A Biao, take care of that woman for me, cleanly!"

Then, he returned to the bathroom...