Oops, I had a ONS With My Secret Ex-husband
Chapter 147: The Fake Item

Chapter 147: Chapter 147: The Fake Item

She knew that with Ji Yu’s looks, there was absolutely no way to escape.

She simply added Ji Yuanzhou into the scolding as well.

Ji Yu looked at the scene in front of her and found it incredibly amusing. She really couldn’t figure out where this woman got such nerve, casually accusing someone else of being a fraud.

"Whether or not I’m a fraud has nothing to do with you. My brother will always be my brother."

Ji Yu didn’t like to argue with people like her, so she decided to drag Ji Yuanzhou and leave.

Ji Yuanzhou, however, knew there must be more to this and waited for Ji Yu to explain on their way back.

"Brother, why are you looking at me like that?"

"What else can I do? You little troublemaker, you didn’t even bother to explain things to me properly." He sighed in exasperation.

He didn’t know how to judge the situation. It was easy to talk about who was right or wrong, but his bias would always favor Ji Yu.

"The main issue is still my background. I don’t even know why they’re looking for me, but I really don’t want to go back."

Going back to such a family would only lead to endless scheming. She had her own life now and didn’t need to disrupt her rules because of those people.

"That girl is your relative?" Ji Yuanzhou was a bit surprised, but more so puzzled. If they were family, why was the attitude like this?

"As much as I hate to admit it, yes, she’s technically my relative. I’m not sure if it’s true or not, but judging by their attitudes, I’d say it’s probably close enough."

She frowned in distress—clearly, she didn’t want things to continue down this path.

Ji Yuanzhou immediately understood. Ji Yu’s stance on this matter had already made it clear she wouldn’t go back.

"If you don’t want to go back, then don’t. Mom and Dad wouldn’t let you go back to suffer either."

He patted Ji Yu’s head, hoping to ease her thoughts.

"No matter what, whether you acknowledge them or not, we will always be family."

The love her family had given her was something Ji Yu would never forget in her lifetime, which was why she struggled to figure out the best way to deal with this.

"Yu, you don’t owe anyone anything. Just now, that girl’s attitude already told us that family doesn’t entirely welcome you either."

He hoped Ji Yu wouldn’t get hurt in the future.

Ji Yu let out a long sigh. "Honestly, things are pretty complicated. According to Gu Qixiao, they all want me to go back, but he underestimates human nature."

If she went back, she’d have to deal with inheritance disputes. With such a prize on the table, how could they possibly let her, a complete stranger to them, take it so easily?

So there was no way they truly welcomed her return.

"Brother, I’m so tired. I don’t want to fight over any of this, but why do they keep holding on to me?"

She didn’t want to deal with it, yet the Lin family’s matters kept finding her.

Ji Yuanzhou looked at Ji Yu’s unhappy expression and couldn’t help but feel concerned about her. "Yu, take a good rest. Even if those people don’t have you, they’d still come up with trouble. You’re better off focusing on yourself."

He had always wholeheartedly stood on Ji Yu’s side.

He was also well aware that Ji Yu already had someone she liked but had been avoiding it all along.

"Brother, you’re lecturing me, but haven’t you been dealing with unresolved stuff yourself lately? Why don’t you share it with me? Maybe I can help?"

She genuinely wanted to lend a hand.

But Ji Yuanzhou’s feelings were complicated right now. He wasn’t sure whether he should tell Ji Yu or not. "I’m still sorting out my own emotions. Once there’s any real progress, I’ll definitely let you know."

He had already shifted entirely into the role of her protective brother and simply wanted Ji Yu to find happiness. Yet the current situation wasn’t quite going the way he had hoped.

"Yu, being overly stubborn sometimes only drives people further away. If you truly didn’t care for Gu Qixiao, you wouldn’t have gone this far. Don’t be so hard-headed."

"We’ll see." Ji Yu smiled faintly.

Her mind had long been made up about how to handle things.

Not many people could affect her emotions—whoever could, though, would have to genuinely care for her, or else she’d inevitably end up suffering.

"Speaking of, today’s situation also has something to do with Gu Qixiao. I don’t even know why he attracts so many trashy women."

Shouldn’t this kind of thing be about individual capability?

His attitude was downright infuriating.

Ji Yuanzhou frowned. "If that’s the case, let Gu Qixiao handle it. Don’t get involved. If he can’t even handle this, then he’s definitely not suitable for you."

He already had issues with Gu Qixiao. Hearing that the Lin family people were also connected to him only made him more against their connection.

Ji Yu couldn’t help but chuckle. "Brother, you really are quick to conclusions."

But to her, this reaction was entirely in character.

"Alright, brother, stop dwelling on this. Take care of yourself—you’ve got dark circles under your eyes."

Ji Yuanzhou rubbed at his eyes, uncertain of how to respond to Ji Yu at that moment.

"Goodnight."

They each went back to their rooms for rest, intending to ignore the Lin family matters for the time being.

Meanwhile, Gu Qixiao had already received word about Lin Chujian causing trouble for Ji Yu, and his face was dark with displeasure.

He went straight to the bar to find Lin Chujian and dragged her out.

"Lin Chujian, what the hell are you trying to do? Why did you go after Ji Yu?"

His face was grim.

This was the first time they’d ever fallen out like this since they started working together.

Lin Chujian parted her lips, seemingly indifferent. "She tattled to you? Honestly, I look down on such underhanded tactics. Doesn’t she already have people protecting her? Why does she still run to you?"

She didn’t deny it—what’s done is done; why bother pretending?

Gu Qixiao’s expression turned even colder. "Since you know I’m fond of her, then don’t go looking for trouble with her. I don’t care what your motives are—if you mess with her again, I absolutely won’t let it slide."

His feelings for Ji Yu made him care deeply about matters like this.

"Oh, stop pretending you’re so passionately in love. For all you know, she’s just using you. Running to you every time something happens doesn’t exactly scream love."

Her words cut at Gu Qixiao like a knife. He had long known Ji Yu didn’t want to be with him, but love often defies all reason.

"What happens between us is none of your business. Even if I’m being used, I’m willing to accept it. It has nothing to do with you."

He dismissed her barbs without care.