Expectedly, a large group of people was outside the doors and was blocked from entering the manor.

It was very crowded and noisy outside the manor but very quiet inside.

Acting out of the norm, Gu Shinian quietly helped Qin Muchen remove the shards of glass on his back and then apply medication on the wounds methodically.

Her movements were very light and gentle.

Although Qin Muchen was not the slightest bit bothered by these minor injuries, she was still afraid of hurting him.

“Don’t touch the wounds. Don’t let any water get into them either. ”

“I will come over every day to change the dressing and apply medication for you. Try not move this hand too much for the time being.”

Bit by bit, she docilely and quietly helped him to wipe clean the blood on his hands.

Qin Muchen casually leaned on the headboard and sized up her pale face with a cold gaze. His lips curled into a cold smile and he said fiercely, “What are you afraid of?”

For a while, she had been silent.

Even her voice sounded stiff now.

Gu Shinian’s hands trembled. The needle that was used to stitch the wound pierced the back of his hand.

The man remained motionless but she jumped in shock. “Sorry. Sorry!”

She pulled out the needle frantically and a drop of blood oozed out from the wound.

At the sight of her flustered look, Qin Muchen lifted his hands and wrapped them around her waist, blocking her from retreating. “Gu Shinian, what is there to be afraid of?”

“Three years ago, when you did that without any hesitation, you should have predicted the outcome of today.”

That she would have a very tough life.

This was because Qin Muchen was the one she ‘touched’.

His background was extremely powerful and had too many connections. If he were to miscalculate, the people under his wings would also be adversely impacted.

It was not strange that they were after her life.

Gu Shinian was grabbed by him and sitting on his lap, her heart was in chaos.

In fact, she did not foresee that.

Many years ago, she planned everything too quickly. She was only filled with thoughts of protecting Qin Muchen.

Hence, she never thought that her betrayal would attract so many fatal calamities.

“What about you?”

“… Qin Muchen, do you also want my life?”

After he was sick of toying with her…

Would he also end her life personally?

“I don’t want your life.” What he wanted was her heart.

Gu Shinian seemingly understood and added with a blank expression, “Right, you want me to lead a life that is better off dead.”

Qin Muchen gave her a firm stare. A hidden trace of complicated feelings was surging in his eyes.

After he released her, he lifted the wine glass and took a sip of wine. He then said, “So, you don’t need to worry about death. At the very least, if I don’t agree to it, no one will dare to take your life.”

Were these considered words of consolation?

Although it sounded a little cruel…

Speechless, Gu Shinian tugged her lower lips, took away his wine glass and sat down again. “I know that you will definitely deal with people who offended you personally.”

She was no exception too.

Her expression eased and she looked indifferent. “I need to stitch up the wound. It will hurt a little. Don’t move unnecessarily.”

“If you really can’t endure it, just find something to bite.”

This little pain was not a big deal.

Qin Muchen did not take it to heart at all.

He would not easily blink an eye even if he was hit by a bullet.

However, the woman was docilely lowering her eyelashes. Her side profile looked intent and gentle. Her tresses were hanging down and rubbing against the back of his hand.

His hands felt a little itchy and there was a tingling sensation.

Suddenly, his heart was in chaos.

Qin Muchen could not help but lean nearer to her. His warm breath was landing on her slender and fair neck. He then planted a kiss on her neck.

Gu Shinian trembled all over. It was as if an electric current was flowing through her body.

“Qin… Qin Muchen… ”

The needle in her hands almost dropped.