I am born a beauty, and I am supreme

Chapter 55

“Then… Ge Xing thought of the person at the scene—Uncle Zhen, you said he was the one who saved him.” He looked up at Chu Zhen.

Chu Zhen paused for a moment, then said, "Ge Xing, continue."

“To be able to wield such internal energy is no ordinary feat,” Chu Gexing said. “Uncle Zhen, aren’t you afraid that his background is suspicious and that he has ulterior motives?”

Chu Zhen hesitated for a moment, then said, "Ge Xing, I have something I want to ask you. Can you answer me truthfully?"

Chu Gexing bowed and said, "I will speak freely and without reservation."

"Then..." Chu Zhen looked directly at him, "I'll ask you, did you know Guard Yue before?"

Chu Ge Xing remained silent.

"What? Don't know how to answer?"

Chu Gexing spoke up: "Since Uncle Zhen has asked, I must answer, no matter how difficult it is... I did know him before."

"Then let me ask you again," Chu Zhen's heart pounded, "Is he... a man or a woman?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Gexing looked up in surprise: "Uncle Zhen, you slept with him for one night and didn't even know if he was a man or a woman?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Zhen's fair face flushed slightly, and she said somewhat embarrassedly, "We each sleep separately and have nothing to do with each other, so how could I... possibly pry into her affairs..."

Looking at the man's slightly embarrassed expression, Chu Gexing sighed inwardly, but said in a serious tone, "Uncle Zhen is a gentleman and would naturally disdain doing such a thing. To be honest, Uncle Zhen... she... is indeed a woman."

Chu Zhen's shoulders trembled.

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"To be honest, Uncle Zhen... she is indeed a woman."

The study fell silent for a moment.

Chu Gexing stood still and didn't say a word.

Chu Zhen pondered quietly, as if still processing what he had just said.

The long-standing speculation was finally put to rest with a single sentence from Chu Gexing.

Chu Zhen slowly let out a breath, thought for a moment, and then asked, "Ge Xing, you came here today to tell me to keep my distance from Guard Yue. Is it because she is dangerous or suspicious, or... because you know she is a woman?"

Chu Gexing was taken aback, and slowly looked up at the other person's face.

A thought suddenly struck him, and he seemed to be deep in thought.

A hint of unease and annoyance immediately appeared on that charming face.

He bit his red lips: "Uncle Zhen, Ge Xing..."

Chu Zhen looked at his face.

As if understanding something, she sighed slightly: "Ge Xing, could it be that you have feelings for Guard Yue..."

A blush slowly crept onto Chu Gexing's face: "Uncle Zhen... I... I didn't."

Although he said "I didn't," his expression, which seemed to be trying to cover up the truth, combined with his hesitant and reluctant tone, was practically announcing to the whole world: I do have it.

Chu Zhen could naturally see it.

He smiled and said, "Ha, alright, since you don't want to be frank, I won't say anything either. However, a beautiful lady is sought after by a gentleman, so there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Besides... you two, one is a handsome young man, and the other is as beautiful as a flower, so you are definitely a perfect match."

At this point, for some reason, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my heart.

Chu Zhen stopped talking and stared blankly for a moment.

Chu Gexing sighed sadly, "Uncle Zhen, I'm afraid this matter... will be very difficult."

Chu Zhen was lost in thought when he heard this and was startled awake. Seeing Chu Gexing's hesitant expression, he was speechless. He thought to himself: Although he has never been able to figure him out, a young man is still a young man. He can also have "spring fever" and fall in love. Isn't he just as hesitant and indecisive? No matter how smart and insightful he is, he is still the same as Chu Gexing. Heh.

Suddenly, memories of the past came to mind again.

History always repeats itself. Back then, he was blinded by a single leaf, unable to see the whole mountain, and missed a golden opportunity. But the past is gone. The younger generation still needs more guidance, lest they become like others caught in the middle, oblivious and unaware, only realizing their mistake after it's too late...

Chu Zhen suppressed his unease and chuckled, "Ge Xing, listen to me. If you like her, treat her well. Don't argue with her or make useless tests. When you can still control everything, don't be foolish and let go."

His words were sincere and heartfelt.

Chu Gexing was taken aback, yet found it amusing, but his expression remained impeccable: "Thank you for the advice, Uncle Zhen... However, such matters should be left to fate. Forcing things is ultimately not a good strategy... Alas..."

The ending, with its long sigh, perfectly captures the heartache of a young man tormented by love.

Chu Zhen was completely unaware that her painstaking efforts were nothing but empty words to the other party. Looking at Chu Gexing's face, she thought: In that case, I should get help from Pang Duoduo, so that Gexing doesn't follow my old path.

He smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll find a way to deal with Guard Yue... In short, Uncle Zhen will definitely help you."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhen." Chu Gexing hurriedly bowed, finally showing a hint of relief on his face.

Seeing this, Chu Zhen smiled again: "The headquarters knows that you came early this morning because you were worried, right? But we really did sleep separately last night, so don't worry."

Chu Gexing blushed again: "Gexing has no worries."

Chu Zhen stood up from his seat, walked to Chu Gexing's side, reached out and gently patted his shoulder: "Your parents died early, and you and Gexun came to Shundu at a young age. Although you have been very strong since you were a child, Uncle Zhen knows that you have not had an easy life. Gexing, if there is anything on your mind, just tell Uncle Zhen. Uncle Zhen will definitely not stand idly by if he can help you, you know? After all, you still have Uncle Zhen as your family."

He spoke in a deep voice, his gaze gentle as he stared at the person before him.

Chu Gexing was secretly relieved that he had misunderstood her, but upon hearing these words, she was deeply moved.

He is usually extremely intelligent and quick-witted, never panicking in the face of adversity, and possesses an incredibly strong nerve that is completely inconsistent with his delicate appearance. He would not change his expression even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him. However, he also has a flaw, a flaw that even Chu Zhen does not know, and only Chu Gexun in the world knows.

Chu Gexing's only flaw is that if he falls in love, he becomes doubly slow-witted, his mind and tongue become ineffective, and he can neither say anything nor react.

Chu Zhen's hand rested on his shoulder, and Chu Gexing felt the warmth of his palm, which warmed his heart. He wanted to say "Thank you, Uncle Zhen," but his throat went dry, and he couldn't utter a single syllable. He wanted to bow in greeting, but his body was incredibly stiff. He could only move his gaze to look at Chu Zhen, whose bright, peach-blossom eyes were full of affection, which was not a pretense.

Chu Zhen met his gaze and knew that he understood her meaning. The slight pain in her heart earlier was diluted by the warm family affection, and she couldn't help but nod and smile.

Only after that laugh did Chu Gexing realize what was happening.

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"Chu Ge Xing!" A voice rang out loudly from outside the study.

Chu Gexing frowned, recognizing that the voice belonged to Tang Leyan.

He frowned; something seemed off about the voice.

Chu Zhen laughed and said, "Speak of the devil, and he appears. Why did Guard Yue return?"

At this point, something suddenly occurred to him, and he wanted to ask Chu Gexing again, but then he heard the voice outside the door shout again: "Where's Chu Gexing? Tell him to get out here!"

Chu Zhen suddenly stopped talking, frowned and looked at Chu Gexing, only to see that the latter also had a puzzled look on his face.

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Fresh blood gushed out of Xiao Di's mouth.

Tang Leyan couldn't dodge in time and was immediately splashed with water on half of her arm.

She stepped back against the bedside, somewhat disbelieving her eyes.

She reached out and quickly lifted the limp body lying on the bed, calling out in a trembling voice, "Xiao Di, Xiao Di!"

He didn't answer. Half of his small face was covered in blood, and his long eyelashes drooped motionless, like the broken wings of a butterfly.

Those once beautiful eyebrows and eyes are now lifeless.

Tang Leyan felt a chill run through her, and gently touched the tip of his nose with her hand.

She pulled her hand back as if she had been electrocuted, then hesitated before pressing it against his chest.

The once vibrant heart has stopped beating.

Tang Leyan released Xiao Di and staggered backward.

Her legs could no longer support her weight, and she reached out her hands as if to grab onto something to support herself, but she couldn't grasp anything.

Xiao Di, having lost his support, collapsed onto the bed, remaining still and silent.

Just moments before, she had said, "Honey, take this pill and you'll get better soon. I'll treat you to a big meal at Full Moon Restaurant tonight."

He looked at her coldly: "How are you going to get there? Young master, you've probably forgotten that you've been blacklisted by all the famous hotels in Shundu."

"It's alright," she chuckled to herself, "We'll take the Grand Secretary of the Military Council with us, who would dare disrespect us?"

"Then the Grand Councilor should give you face first, young master." He still looked unconvinced, glancing at her with his dark eyes.

Now, he lies there, unable to move at all.

Tang Leyan trembled all over. She reached out her hand and saw something warm in her palm that was turning cold—it was his blood.

His eyes flickered, and he suddenly remembered what Chu Gexing had said when he met him that morning.

In an instant, hatred filled my heart.

With a swift movement, Tang Leyan slammed her hand down, and with a loud "smack," the table next to her shattered into pieces and fell to the ground.

"The Song of Chu!"

She turned around, roared, and burst out of the door.

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Chu Gexing pushed open the door and walked out of the study.

Tang Leyan turned around, saw him, and leaped over.

Without another word, he launched a swift attack.

Chu Gexing frowned and instinctively reached out to defend himself. Suddenly, his gaze shifted and he saw Chu Zhen walking out of the study. With a thought, he immediately dodged to the side.

"Attack!" Tang Leyan roared, her attack becoming even faster. In an instant, her red sleeves fluttered, and red shadows filled the sky.

Chu Gexing only dodged and didn't attack, and Tang Leyan couldn't do anything about him for a while.

Her anger flared, and she lost all control. With a flick of her fan, a bright light flashed, and several sharp white beams flew out from the fan, heading straight for Chu Gexing.

Chu Gexing was shocked and flipped backward, narrowly avoiding the sneak attacks of these hidden weapons.

Even though he dodged quickly, in an instant, a white light shot out a strand of hair from his temple, which fluttered and fell to the ground from his head.

Chu Zhen, who was behind him, was shocked to see this.

Tang Leyan waved her fan gracefully, and before Chu Gexing could stand still, she rushed forward, seemingly intent on taking his life.

"Stop!" Chu Gexing shouted in a low voice.

"I want you to pay for Xiao Di's life!" she said through gritted teeth, her momentum undiminished.

Chu Gexing narrowed his eyes: "Xiao Di is dead?"