Marrying My Bestie's Ferocious Brother - He Calls Me His Baby!-Chapter 75: Father and Daughter Sever Ties

Lin Wan Yi’s hand that was holding the telephone receiver was turning pale.

She took a deep breath, released her hand, and turned to grab the other phone on the bedside.

"Connect me to Beijing long-distance, number 2347."

The phone rang three times before it was answered.

"Hello?"

It was the voice of a young woman, cautious.

"Su Qing, it’s me."

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the line.

"Wanyi?!"

"It’s me."

Lin Wan Yi’s voice was quick.

"My dad’s in trouble, trapped in the Lin Family. Can you help me investigate?"

"Now?"

"Now."

Su Qing was the daughter of her deceased mother’s best friend. The two families were very close, and she was the only person Lin Wan Yi trusted in Beijing.

"Alright, wait for my news."

The call ended.

Lin Wan Yi put down the receiver and turned around.

Gu Yanshen was standing at the door, looking at her motionlessly.

"You’re going to Beijing?"

His voice was very calm.

"No."

Lin Wan Yi walked over.

"I asked Su Qing to investigate. It’s more convenient for her than me."

Gu Yanshen reached out and pulled her into his arms.

"Wanyi, no matter what you find out, remember."

He lowered his head and looked into her eyes.

"You belong to me now."

"I’ll bear the burdens of the past for you."

Lin Wan Yi’s nose tingled.

She buried her face in his chest and mumbled "Mm".

Two hours later.

The phone rang again.

Lin Wan Yi almost jumped to answer it.

"Su Qing?"

"Wanyi, I’ve found out."

Su Qing’s voice was very low.

"Your dad is locked in the Lin Family’s basement, guarded by two people sent by Zhou Wenxiu."

Lin Wan Yi’s hand clenched.

"How is he?"

"Very weak, hasn’t eaten in days."

Su Qing paused.

"But he’s mentally clear, kept repeating your name."

Lin Wan Yi closed her eyes.

"Can he be rescued?"

"I’ve already called the police, but you know how the Lin Family’s connections are..."

"I know."

Lin Wan Yi interrupted her.

"Su Qing, do me a favor."

"Say it."

"Find a way for me to speak with him, even if only for a minute."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the line.

"Okay, wait for me."

The waiting was long.

Gu Yanshen sat beside her, holding her hand throughout.

Half an hour later.

The phone rang.

"Wanyi, it’s connected, speak quickly."

Lin Wan Yi took a deep breath.

"Dad."

A fit of violent coughing came from the other end.

"Wan...Wan Yi..."

Lin Guodong’s voice was so weak it was barely audible.

"It’s Dad...it’s Dad who has wronged you..."

Lin Wan Yi’s eyes reddened for a moment.

But quickly, her voice regained its calm.

"What you owe me, you can’t repay in this lifetime."

Lin Guodong’s breathing halted for a moment.

"I know...I know..."

His voice was choked with sobs.

"Wanyi, back then...back then Qian Weiguo found me..."

"He said as long as you were sent to Gu Yanshen’s bed...and let Gu Yanshen be labeled as the tyrant who forced a capitalist’s daughter...he could bring down the Gu Family..."

"I agreed just to keep my position in Beijing..."

Lin Wan Yi’s tears fell.

But her voice remained calm.

"So you personally sent your daughter into the wolves’ den, all for your pathetic fame and fortune?"

"I was wrong...I was so wrong..."

Lin Guodong’s voice was almost a roar.

"I didn’t expect Gu Yanshen would marry you directly...the plan was ruined...Qian Weiguo was furious...had Zhou Wenxiu continue watching you...I realized it got out of hand..."

"But it was too late...I didn’t dare to say anything...I was afraid...afraid they’d get rid of me too..."

Lin Wan Yi’s hand trembled.

Gu Yanshen held her hand, giving her strength.

"Dad, I’m asking you."

Her voice was light.

"The one who drugged me was Zhou Wenxiu’s niece, Zhang Tingting, right?"

"Yes...it was her..."

"The person monitoring me was the veteran Wang Qiang from the inn, right?"

"Yes...all arranged by Qian Weiguo..."

Lin Wan Yi closed her eyes.

"The evidence?"

"In...in the study’s hidden compartment...in a rosewood box...it contains financial records between them..."

Lin Guodong’s coughing intensified.

"Wanyi...I’ve done so many wrong things in this life...the only thing I did right...was having you..."

"Live well...better than anyone..."

Lin Wan Yi opened her mouth, unable to say a word.

At this moment.

A sharp female voice came from the other end of the line.

"Lin Guodong! How dare you leak secrets?!"

It was Zhou Wenxiu.

Lin Wan Yi’s eyes instantly turned cold.

"Zhou Wenxiu."

She enunciated each word.

"You think I am still the Lin Wan Yi you can manipulate?"

The shrieks from the other end stopped.

"You..."

"You set me up, and I accepted it."

Lin Wan Yi’s voice was calm, yet with an icy chill.

"Because back then I had no support, I could only be at the mercy of others."

"But now, it’s different."

She glanced at Gu Yanshen beside her.

"Now, the person standing behind me is someone you can’t provoke."

"If you harm my father, I’ll go after your entire family."

"Do you believe me?"

The other end fell into dead silence.

A few seconds later, Zhou Wenxiu’s voice reappeared, but it was filled with fear.

"What...what do you want..."

Lin Wan Yi hadn’t spoken.

Gu Yanshen took the phone from her hand.

His voice held no warmth.

"Ms. Zhou, surrender yourself."

"Otherwise, I will personally ensure you do."

The line went completely silent.

Only Zhou Wenxiu’s panicked breathing remained.

Gu Yanshen didn’t give her a chance to speak again and promptly hung up the phone.

He turned and looked at Lin Wan Yi.

"Wanyi."

"Mm?"

"Trust me."

His hand cupped her face.

"I will handle this."

"I won’t let them hurt you a second time."

Lin Wan Yi nodded.

Suddenly, she felt very tired.

All the anger, all the hatred, at this moment, turned into deep fatigue.

"Yanshen."

"Hmm."

"I want to sleep for a while."

Gu Yanshen picked her up and placed her on the bed.

He sat by the bedside, holding her hand.

"Sleep."

"I’m here."

Lin Wan Yi closed her eyes.

Tears silently slid down from the corners of her eyes.

Gu Yanshen reached out and gently wiped away the tear.

He lowered his head and placed a kiss on her forehead.

Then he stood up, walked to the window, and picked up the phone.

"Connect to the headquarters, call the commander."

The call was quickly connected.

"Commander, it’s me."

"Yanshen? It’s so late, what happened?"

"I want to apply for a secret investigation on Qian Weiguo."

Gu Yanshen’s voice was deep.

"Reason, suspected collusion with external forces."

The other end was silent for a while.

"Do you have evidence?"

"Yes."

"Both witnesses and physical evidence."

The commander’s voice became serious.

"Good."

"Come to headquarters first thing in the morning for a meeting to discuss."

"Yes."

Gu Yanshen hung up the phone.

He turned and looked at his already asleep young wife on the bed.

Her eyelashes were still wet, her face still stained with tears.

He walked over and helped her tuck the quilt.

Then lay down beside her, gently pulling her into his arms.

"Wanyi."

His voice was very light, as light as a feather.

"Those who have hurt you, I won’t let any of them go."

"Just sleep peacefully."

"Leave the rest to me."