Chapter 135 Giving Her a Child

Fu Beichen's tall and imposing figure appeared at the restaurant entrance like a deity descending.

He wasn't wearing a mask!

That incomparably handsome face, with its distinct features, exuded an imposing chill and nobility under the crystal chandelier, enough to intimidate anyone.

Gu Xingnian watched as he rushed over, his large hand like an iron clamp, grabbing Mr. Xi's groping hand that was trying to take advantage of her!

"Ouch—it hurts!" Mr. Xi's face contorted in agony as he screamed, "President Fu, President Fu! It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding! I was just joking with Miss NOVA, you don't need to take it to heart!"

“But I don’t like joking with people.” Fu Beichen’s eyes were so cold they could freeze a person to death. “Especially, restless people.”

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly swung his arm forcefully!

Mr. Xi's burly body was easily flung away by him, crashing into a food cart three meters away with a loud bang, shattering the tableware all over the ground!

Gu Xingnian was stunned.

She stared blankly at Fu Beichen, looking at his resolute jawline, wanting to ask him how his injuries were, but the words stuck in her throat.

You can't ask.

We can't expose his previous disguise.

"Scared stiff?" Fu Beichen turned his head, the biting coldness in his voice instantly dissipating, turning into a hint of barely perceptible doting.

Mr. Xi scrambled to his feet, his face alternating between pale and flushed, a mixture of shock and anger on his face.

He suddenly waved his hand, whoosh!

Six burly bodyguards rushed out from all corners and instantly surrounded Fu Beichen, creating a tense atmosphere.

"Fu Beichen!" Mr. Xi, clutching his throbbing wrist, threatened with a fierce but weak voice, "This is my territory, don't be so arrogant!"

Fu Beichen didn't even glance at him. He simply pulled Gu Xingnian behind him, shielding her with his body, and said in an incredibly gentle voice, "Stand over here, so you don't get hurt."

Gu Xingnian's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively tried to grab his arm, "No..."

He still has injuries!

Fu Beichen simply patted her soft little hand gently, his tone soothing.

"fine!"

He attacked suddenly as soon as he finished speaking!

Those fierce-looking bodyguards were utterly no match for him!

The punches were fierce, and the kicks were like whips!

Fu Beichen's movements were as fast as lightning, each move striking the vital points with decisiveness and ruthlessness.

In just a short while, the six tall bodyguards were beaten to a pulp, lying on the ground groaning and unable to get up.

"You...you just wait!" Mr. Xi was so frightened by the situation that he didn't care about saving face anymore and scrambled away with the rest of his men.

A moment of silence returned to the restaurant.

Fu Beichen's tense body suddenly staggered.

"Fu Beichen!" Gu Xingnian reacted quickly, stepping forward to support his swaying body. "Are you alright?"

He shook his head with difficulty, but fine beads of cold sweat had already seeped from his forehead, and his face was somewhat pale.

Yes, his wound was bleeding. Although it didn't hurt, he could feel a sticky sensation in his left shoulder. Luckily, he was wearing dark-colored clothes.

Just then, Lin Qi rushed in with a large group of people, only to find the scene in complete disarray.

"Mr. Fu! Why did you move again!" Lin Qi jumped up and down in a panic when he saw Fu Beichen's appearance. "The doctor repeatedly warned you that you absolutely cannot move around now. Now look what's happened, the wound has definitely reopened!"

He then noticed Gu Xingnian standing to the side, and was taken aback. "Madam? What are you doing here?"

Immediately, as if grasping at a straw, he looked at Gu Xingnian anxiously, "Madam, could you please take care of President Fu? I'm afraid he'll turn into this state..."

Gu Xingnian looked at Fu Beichen's pale face, her heart clenched, and she nodded without hesitation, "Okay."

Fu Beichen's eyes flickered slightly beneath his lowered eyelashes, so quickly that it was impossible to catch them.

"That's great!" Lin Qi felt like he had been granted a pardon. "Then...you help him to the car, and I'll notify the doctor to come to the villa right away."

Fu Beichen's tall and heavy body leaned most of its weight on Gu Xingnian's petite frame, almost crushing her.

He seemed to have noticed this as well, and without making a sound, he used some of his own strength to lighten her burden.

As soon as he got in the car, Fu Beichen closed his eyes and rested his head on her shoulder, his breathing becoming somewhat heavy.

"I'm sorry," he said in a low, hoarse voice, with a hint of weakness that was barely perceptible. "I feel a little dizzy."

His warm breath brushed against her neck, carrying his unique, refreshing scent.

Gu Xingnian stiffened for a moment, wanting to push him away, but halfway up her arm, she felt a little embarrassed.

After all, he had just saved him again.

Yesterday, he even took a bullet for her...

The weight of that gratitude made it hard for her to breathe.

Before long, the car drove into a large garden, inside which stood a luxurious villa with excellent privacy. A high-level security system was installed at the entrance, clearly indicating that the residents were of extraordinary status.

Gu Xingnian helped Fu Beichen out of the car and went straight upstairs.

He was placed on the bed. At this moment, Fu Beichen's face was very pale, and he looked like he was in great pain.

Indeed, Fu Beichen felt hot and cold all over, as if he had a fever.

"Lie down, let me take a look at your wound." Gu Xingnian's tone was filled with concern.

"No need, the doctor will be here soon. I'll have Lin Qi take you home first."

He didn't want her to see the black, poisoned area on his back; it was too horrible. He also didn't want her to know this cruel truth.

Shortly after, Lin Qi brought in the doctor.

Gu Xingnian stood outside the corridor waiting, the air somewhat still.

Not long after, Lin Qi saw the doctor downstairs and then came back up. His hesitant and scratching-headed appearance made Gu Xingnian's temples throb.

"Assistant Lin, is there something you want to say?" Gu Xingnian couldn't stand this dawdling anymore.

Lin Qi took a deep breath, mustered the greatest courage he had ever had, and his voice trembled slightly.

"Mrs……"

He paused, looked at Gu Xingnian's expressionless face, and made a firm decision.

"Mr. Fu is quite badly injured this time. The doctor cleaned his wounds and gave him an injection to reduce his fever. Do you think it would be possible for you to... stay and take care of him for a few days?"

After saying that, Lin Qi nervously swallowed, barely daring to breathe.

Gu Xingnian frowned deeply, but remained silent.

The atmosphere became even more tense.

Seeing this, Lin Qi panicked and quickly added more information.

"I know you're in a difficult position, but Mr. Fu might... might..."

I can't say it, I absolutely can't say it.

He forced the cruel truth to stay in his throat, causing his chest to ache.

"President Fu promised the old man that he would bring you back safely. In his current state, he won't be able to return to Haicheng anytime soon."

“Madam, when you get back, please don’t mention his injury to the old man. Just let him fend for himself here. Anyway… he’s planning to kick me out.”

As Lin Qi spoke, his head drooped, his tone carrying a hint of aggrieved resentment, like that of an abandoned puppy.

Gu Xingnian's heart softened for no apparent reason.

During his trip to Maduri, he saved himself three times, each time in grave danger, which resulted in his injuries.

Just then, as if striking while the iron was hot, Lin Qi suddenly took out an exquisite little box from his pocket, presented it with both hands, and handled it as carefully as if he were holding some priceless treasure.

"Madam, take a look at this!"

Gu Xingnian took it suspiciously and opened it.

Inside lay a sticky note with her signature on it.

That was a promise she casually wrote down to him after he shielded her from a hacker attack.

What did she say back then? Something like, "I owe you a favor, I'll pay you back later."

On the sticky note, a line of bold, vigorous handwriting was written, exuding an undeniable domineering air:

"I hope you can stay and celebrate my birthday with me!"

That's right, his birthday is in the latter half of next month, it seems like there are still 25 days left.

Little did she know, he wouldn't live to see that day.

Gu Xingnian's fingers tightened slightly as she held the note.

She took a deep breath, as if she had made a major decision, and said, "Prepare the guest rooms!"

"Okay! Okay!"

Lin Qi was so excited he almost took off on the spot, nodding repeatedly, his smile even brighter than the sunshine in Maduri.

...

The next morning.

Gu Xingnian stopped in her tracks as she went downstairs.

A tall figure emerged from the kitchen.

Fu Beichen was holding a white porcelain plate with two poached eggs on it. The eggs weren't exactly cooked properly, but at least they weren't burnt.

His pajamas sleeves were casually rolled up, revealing a section of his strong, muscular forearm with smooth, well-defined lines.

Gu Xingnian blinked hard, wondering if she was still half asleep.

Fu Beichen? Kitchen? Fried egg?

How are these words put together?

The art style is too bizarre.

Upon seeing her, Fu Beichen's previously tense expression relaxed, and his voice, though slightly hoarse in the early morning, remained gentle.

"Come on, have some breakfast."

Gu Xingnian's gaze fell on the dining table.

A bowl of meat porridge that looked like it had been simmering for a long time, with a few bright green vegetables on the side, and two... well, uniquely shaped poached eggs.

She walked over, pulled out a chair, and asked incredulously, "You...did you do all of this?"

Fu Beichen placed the fried egg in front of her, speaking casually.

"The maid took a last-minute leave, so I decided to give it a try."

He paused, then added, "It looks alright."

In the corner, Lin Qi's lips twitched. Try it out? That was the result of fighting from five in the morning until eight.

I pitifully found myself forced to taste more than a dozen eggs.

I never want to have anything to do with "eggs" again in my life. Just thinking about it, a wave of nausea suddenly washed over me.

Gu Xingnian sat down silently, picked up a fried egg and tasted it. Wow, it was still soft-boiled!

"It's alright!" She nodded, indicating that she was satisfied.

I never imagined I'd get to eat a fried egg from President Fu in my lifetime.

"Try this meat porridge." Fu Beichen filled half a bowl with porridge and placed it in front of her.

Gu Xingnian picked up the spoon, took a sip, and found the taste to be alright.

"I didn't understand before why ordinary couples would get up in the morning to make breakfast for their loved ones. Now I know what it feels like." He said calmly, seemingly nonchalantly, but it touched him deeply.

At that moment, he truly understood what simple happiness was.

Perhaps it's a bowl of porridge in the morning, a rain shower in the afternoon, or even just this... not-so-presentable but still tasty poached egg in front of you.

"Bang!" The sound of a spoon hitting the rim of a bowl.

Gu Xingnian put down her spoon and looked at him earnestly. "Fu Beichen, I stayed to take care of you only because I'm grateful to you for saving me. There's no other reason!"

She stood up and added, "We're no longer husband and wife, you don't need to do these meaningless things."

She spoke with a distant tone and turned to leave.

Fu Beichen watched her retreating figure, his heart heavy with sorrow. Only now did he realize just how deep the knife that had once pierced her heart truly was.

She only took one sip of that bowl of porridge.

He forced himself to drink a mouthful of porridge, but to his surprise, it was as bland as water and had no taste at all.

"Lin Qi!"

Lin Qi rushed out from the corner, "President Fu, you wanted to see me?"

He placed another untouched bowl of porridge in front of him. "Try this porridge. Did you forget to add salt?"

Lin Qi quickly took two bites, chewed them carefully, and said, "No, the taste is just right, not too salty or too bland."

Fu Beichen's eyes widened in shock, and he rushed into the kitchen, pouring the bottle of white vinegar into his mouth.

As always, he remained calm and composed, knowing that his sense of taste had vanished.

It was as if his life was slowly slipping away... Suddenly, a strange feeling came over him, his eyes turned fierce, and his temples throbbed.

Lin Qi stepped forward anxiously and asked, "Mr. Fu, are you alright? Madam, is it still on your mind because of what happened with the baby?"

"Then I'll give her another child."

His tone was cold, and an uncontrollable anger rose within him as he strode upstairs.