Gu Yaoyang also felt that Yu Linwan deserved what she got.
Compared to the revenge of his wife, whom he killed and hid the body of after becoming the family head, and the artists he sent to film in Island Nation, who retaliated by assassinating him in the streets late at night, a prison sentence was already her best outcome.
"What about the Gu family?" Xia Qingtian asked as if remembering something. "Yu Linwan is Gu Yaoqing's wife after all, wouldn't he do anything?"
"They divorced." Gu Yaoyang replied. "The day after Yu Linwan was arrested, Gu Yaoqing convinced the Gu family head and had a lawyer directly serve Yu Linwan with a divorce agreement."
"Did Yu Linwan sign it so obediently?" Xia Qingtian didn't think Yu Linwan would comply so readily.
"Naturally, some methods were used." Gu Yaoyang's lips curved slightly, without elaborating.
Xia Qingtian narrowed her eyes slightly, vaguely guessing.
This was probably a level that would get the book banned if explained in detail, so let it be, all was understood without words.
After discussing Yu Linwan's affairs, Gu Yaoyang brought up the matter of going to Finland.
The preparation stage was complete, and the real itinerary was next. Bai Yuqi had been nagging incessantly for the past two days, which was quite annoying.
"Oh, right," Xia Qingtian said, looking at Gu Yaoyang. "Gou Wen told me something."
"What is it?" Gu Yaoyang looked at Xia Qingtian.
"She said the person you're looking for is in Finland." Xia Qingtian looked at Gu Yaoyang. She hadn't had a chance to inform him of this matter earlier due to her preoccupation with Yu Yin Yin and Yu Zi Xuan.
"!" Gu Yaoyang froze. "Finland? He's in Finland!"
It was there!
"That's what Gou Wen said." Xia Qingtian blinked and asked, "Who is it?"
Gu Yaoyang's brows furrowed. He looked at Xia Qingtian, seeming to hesitate whether to tell her.
After all, this matter was of great importance, and explaining it would entangle a host of issues he couldn't elaborate on.
"If you feel it's difficult, then forget it." Xia Qingtian waved her hand. She could probably guess that this person might be related to the organization with the button.
If they talked about it in detail, she might inadvertently reveal her identity as a reborn person. In that case, it would be better not to say anything for now.
It wasn't that Xia Qingtian wanted to keep it hidden forever.
It was just that she felt the timing was not right, and it wasn't the time for full disclosure.
[Host, you can't say it~] The system, which had been offline for a long time, suddenly popped out again, startling Xia Qingtian.
[System matters must be kept secret, and rebirth cannot be mentioned. These are the rules.] The system's childish voice said sternly. [If the Host breaks the rules, you will be punished!]
"What punishment?" Xia Qingtian asked in her mind.
[Heavenly punishment.] The system paused and warned in a tone Xia Qingtian had never heard before. [You might be struck by lightning, or sent back to the dry well where your soul was suppressed in your previous life. In short, everything related to you now will be erased.]
The system's words sent a shiver down Xia Qingtian's spine.
That was absolutely out of the question!
[So, please keep it a secret, Host~] The system returned to its cute childish voice. [The Chosen One System is at your service~ Mwah~]
After saying that, the system's voice disappeared again.
Xia Qingtian took a sharp breath, feeling a sense of panic.
She had been reborn, worked hard, and was now on the verge of a brand new life, protecting the family she loved.
How could it all be erased at this moment?
"Qingtian?" Gu Yaoyang called out to her when he saw Xia Qingtian's unusual expression.
He couldn't help but wonder if Xia Qingtian was unhappy because of his concealment.
It wasn't that he didn't want to tell Xia Qingtian, but there were things he couldn't say.
"No." Xia Qingtian recovered from her daze and gave a dry laugh. "I was just a bit distracted, thinking about something."
"Qingtian, give me some time." Gu Yaoyang took Xia Qingtian's hand, his gaze deep and focused.
"Mm." Xia Qingtian nodded, then managed a smile. "I'm going home today. You probably need to make some preparations too. Let's talk again next time."
"Okay." Gu Yaoyang knew that his plan this time required new preparations. Since that person was in Finland, he would not return empty-handed this time.
After saying goodbye, Xia Qingtian took a car back to the Xia family.
In the car, Xia Qingtian feigned a nap, closed her eyes, and immediately summoned the seemingly dormant system in her mind: "Stop playing dead!"
[Cough, cough, Chosen One System, happy to serve you~]
"Heh, you're happy too soon."
[Uh...] The system was troubled. The host was very smart and seemed to be getting harder to fool. What to do? [Does the Host need the system for something? If you want to redeem prophecy coupons and a series of items, you can redeem them yourself in the Chosen One Mall. The Host has recently completed many hidden missions and accumulated 120 points. The Host is truly amazing~]
"Less nonsense, answer my question honestly." Xia Qingtian had noticed the mall points before. After her official announcement with Gu Yaoyang, the points had skyrocketed.
It was obvious that her fate with Gu Yaoyang, or rather, the system's fate with Gu Yaoyang, was profound.
Xia Qingtian guessed that even if she asked the system, it would probably either play dead or play dumb.
Now she had more important things to ask the system.
"My little aunt's prophetic destiny is [Draw the knife against a loved one, a dilemma locks the heavenly pride, a faked death avoids disaster, grudges vanish in fire.]." Xia Qingtian had also thought about it seriously. "[Draw the knife against a loved one] refers to my little aunt stabbing Gou Wen. [A dilemma locks the heavenly pride] is me asking her to stay at the wedding scene, while Gou Wen wanted her to leave. [Grudges vanish in fire] refers to Yin Yin and my little aunt's initial discord and eventual connection due to Yu Linwan, and finally Yu Linwan's self-inflicted downfall, with my little aunt and Yin Yin making peace."
Xia Qingtian could understand all of these, but what about [A faked death avoids disaster]?
[This is all thanks to you, Host~] the system replied. [You saved Yu Yin Yin, allowing her to regain her memory and rekindle her desire for life. You also allowed her to meet her adoptive parents and communicate with them in advance, which averted Yu Zi Xuan's 'faked death' predicament.]
"Are you saying that prophecies can be changed?" Xia Qingtian had considered this before, but she was still not entirely sure, so she came to ask the system for clarification.
[Generally, this situation doesn't happen, but your existence is simply that of the Chosen One. You turned the tide with your own power. You are simply...]
"Stop your endless flattery," Xia Qingtian interrupted the system's rambling nonsense. "System, why did you choose me?"
Why?
Wasn't it because it was unlucky?
The damn Heavenly Dao couldn't stand it and struck it down with nine heavenly tribulations directly into that unlucky well.
At that time, its spiritual power was weak, and it was trapped. If it hadn't relied on Xia Qingtian, it would have been impossible to leave that place.
But, of course, it wouldn't say that. The system chuckled and replied in its childish voice, [That's because the Host is the Chosen One, born at the right time, chosen by fate. The union of the system and the Host is a predestined arrangement. Please don't overthink it~]
"Am I just overthinking it?" Xia Qingtian didn't think so. "Alright, I get it. You can rest now. I'll find you if anything comes up."
[Okay, the Chosen One System awaits the Host's summon at any time~ Swoosh~]
After acting cute, the system let out a sigh that Xia Qingtian couldn't hear.