Chapter 224 I hope you can grant my wish too.

Gu Xingnian gave Madam Sheng an excuse and then left first.

Fu Beichen had a high fever, and she couldn't pretend she didn't see it, but he insisted on not going to the hospital, so she called a car and took him directly back to Emperor View No. 1.

As I opened the door, a fresh and familiar scent wafted out.

It seems he has been living here all this time.

She struggled to help his tall body onto the bed, but he started acting like a rogue, stretching out his long arm to pull her into his embrace and refusing to let go.

"Fu Beichen, let go."

"Niannian, I'm dizzy, let me hold you for a while." He just kept his eyes closed, his brows furrowed, and he mumbled something, his body burning hot.

Gu Xingnian slowly pried his large hands open. Fortunately, she had called Lin Qi in advance, and he would arrive in half an hour.

She looked at his chapped lips and gently patted his arm. "I'll get you a glass of water."

He didn't react.

She went to pour him a glass of warm water, and when she came back, she carefully helped him sit up and brought the glass to his lips, saying, "Drink some water."

He cooperated and slowly took a few sips.

"Are you hungry?" she asked softly.

He opened his eyes and nodded.

"I'll cook you something to eat in a bit," she said softly. "Just cooperate for now, okay?"

She found alcohol and cotton balls in the first-aid kit, wrung out a hot towel, and began to help him cool down.

She first wiped his hands; his fingers were long and slender, with distinct knuckles, and his palms were burning hot.

Then she touched his ankles, and finally, she unbuttoned his shirt to wipe his chest.

His muscular chest was exposed to the air, rising and falling slightly with his breath, and those familiar large-character tattoos suddenly caught her eye.

—Gu Xingnian

Her heart was suddenly pierced with pain.

Those were their memories, but now they've become a thorn between them.

She never wanted to recall that time in Maduri again.

If it were truly etched into the bone, how could it have resulted in being covered in wounds later on?

She suppressed her discomfort and gently wiped his hands, when his large hand suddenly grasped her small one.

He spoke in a hoarse voice, "Niannian, don't leave me."

She abruptly broke free from his grasp and dropped what she was holding.

"You should rest for a while."

Before she finished speaking, she rushed out of the bedroom as if fleeing.

Behind him, Fu Beichen opened his eyes again, watching her fleeing figure, a complex emotion flashing across his eyes.

He suddenly thought, "Wouldn't it be nice to stay sick like this?"

I want to keep her by my side forever.

Gu Xingnian rushed into the kitchen, calming himself down for a few seconds. He opened the refrigerator door; it was fully stocked with food, indicating that he had indeed been spending the past few days there.

She found a new bag of rice, rinsed it, added water, and turned on the stove.

She wanted to cook him some porridge.

Soon, the water in the pot began to boil, and the white rice grains tumbled in the water.

She picked up a small spoon, stood by the pot, and stirred it slowly, again and again.

My thoughts, however, drifted uncontrollably far, far away.

He had been living in this large apartment since they got married three years ago.

But they have always lived separately, and he does not allow her to enter his private space.

She lived in the Qingyuan Villa, a gift from her grandfather. They would only meet when she returned to the old house to see her grandfather, where they would put on a show of being a loving couple.

At that time, he was blind, so she secretly disguised herself as a new maid and took care of him, trying her best to treat his eyes.

Later, his eyes finally recovered.

He saw her.

What was his expression when he saw this wife in name only?

Cold, unfamiliar, as if I felt nothing at all.

No, perhaps there's also a bit of rejection and disgust.

And so, they spent three months in a state of mutual respect that was as cold as ice.

Until Grandpa's birthday banquet.

That day, he drank a lot of alcohol and got very drunk.

Grandpa was worried, so he had them all sent back to Emperor View No. 1.

In the living room, he sat on the sofa with his eyes closed, his head tilted back, revealing his sexy Adam's apple.

He roughly ripped off his tie and tossed it carelessly into a corner of the sofa.

She poured him a glass of honey water and went over to him.

"Honey water can help with hangovers, have some."

He slowly opened his eyes, his deep gaze revealing a dark and unfathomable emotion.

Looking at the unbelievably beautiful woman before him, he felt a strange heat rising within him.

He didn't take the glass of water, but spoke coldly.

"Gu Xingnian, did you go to such lengths to marry me for my money or for me as a person?"

She was startled and quickly shook her head, explaining somewhat anxiously, "I'm not after your money. I haven't touched a single penny of the money my grandfather gave me or the pocket money you usually give me. I have my own source of income."

He smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes; there was a dangerous glint in his gaze.

"So, you're after me for what I am?"

This time, she did not refute it.

Yes, she chased after him for many years just for him.

He reached out, took the cup from her hand, and placed it steadily on the coffee table.

Suddenly, a large hand pulled.

She fell into his warm embrace without any warning.

She was startled and tried to struggle to get up; they had never been so close before.

She heard his seductive voice ring in her ear.

"I can satisfy you."

"I hope you can grant my wish."

The next second, the world spun around.

He picked her up and carried her to the bedroom.

In the dim light, that night, he took her hard.

He used the most brutal methods to make her his woman completely, and for an entire night, he devoured her, leaving not a trace.

When she woke up at dawn, she felt pain all over her body, and there was no one beside her.

He didn't show up again for the next two weeks.

She was filled with anxiety, wondering if her performance that night had been too poor and hadn't satisfied him, which was why he was avoiding her.

Until one day, his butler personally went to Qingyuan to pick her up and took her to Yuyuan.

There, she saw a garden full of beautiful lilies, and she also met him.

He sat on the sofa, his posture languid, yet exuding a sense of aloofness.

He told her that his grandfather hoped they could have a child soon.

Therefore, she needs to come over twice a month to fulfill her duties as a wife.

That's right. For the past two weeks, he had been trying to banish her from his mind, but he found himself wanting her more and more, so he couldn't help but bring her back.

The two also made a pact: if she still couldn't conceive after three years of marriage, it would be fate, and they would have to separate.

She hesitated for only a moment before agreeing.

That day, he left her in the Imperial Garden and took advantage of her for a whole day and night, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Finally, he avoided her menstrual period and set the days for having sex on the 5th and 25th of each month.

But those two days happened to be her safe period.

It's absolutely impossible for her to get pregnant.

Until that time, when he went to country A on a business trip, he specially arranged for someone to bring her along as well.

They spent three days and three nights together in that unfamiliar country.

He seemed to be dedicating all his energy to her, tirelessly devouring every inch of her body, giving her an unprecedented and ultimate pleasure.

It was because of that extended period that it coincided with her ovulation period that she became pregnant.

But later... it couldn't be saved.

When the three-year period was up, they finally began to soberly go their separate ways.

"Ding-dong."

The doorbell rang, pulling her back to reality.

Lynch has arrived.

A family doctor carrying a medicine kit followed behind him.

The two hurried into the master bedroom.

From inside came a man's suppressed cough and Lin Qi's anxious whispers.

Gu Xingnian did not follow them inside.

She turned and went into the kitchen, ladled the freshly cooked porridge into a white porcelain bowl, and prepared a small dish of side dishes for him, placing them all on the dining table.

The movements were skillful and executed in one smooth motion.

After doing all this, she picked up her bag from the sofa and prepared to leave.

Lin Qi happened to come out of the master bedroom and gently closed the door.

He panicked when he saw Gu Xingnian's actions.

“Madam, Mr. Fu just took his medicine and went to sleep. I’m worried that his condition might relapse tonight.”

Lynch's tone was pleading.

"How about you stay and take care of him?"

That's a polite yet distant way of putting it.

Gu Xingnian interrupted him coldly, "Lin Qi, he is no longer my responsibility."

She pointed to the dining table, "Make him drink the porridge later."

After saying that, she opened the door without looking back and left.

"Bang."

The door was closed.

Lin Qi's face instantly fell, looking worse than if he were crying.

Almost at the same time, the door to the master bedroom also opened.

Fu Beichen came out in his pajamas. His broad shoulders and narrow waist made him look tall and straight even in the loose fabric, but his face was pale and his hair was a little messy. He had lost all of his usual dignified demeanor.

He looked at the door that was already tightly closed.

The person is gone.

Lin Qi stood there, head down, filled with guilt.

"Mr. Fu, I'm sorry, I couldn't keep my wife."

Fu Beichen didn't speak, his gaze fixed on the dining table.

A bowl of plain porridge and a small dish of side dishes.

The unease that had risen in his chest because of her departure was suddenly soothed.

"At least, she offered to take me home."

His voice was still hoarse from illness, but it was very cheerful.

“She has already taken the first step. I will not force her. I will give her time.”

He didn't blame Lin Qi at all; in fact, a slight, barely suppressed smile appeared on his lips.

He walked to the dining table and sat down.

He reached out, picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of warm porridge, and put it in his mouth.

The warm taste spread across his taste buds, soothing his stomach while also searing his heart.

His eyes immediately reddened.

How wonderful it is to have her!

...

In Jinse's private room, Madam Sheng saw that she had finished chatting with Madam Lin. She was quite satisfied with this second young master Lin, who was handsome and talented.

Why hasn't Qingning come back yet?

She picked up her phone, intending to call her daughter, but then noticed Qingning's phone on the table.

The screen remained quietly lit.

Madam Sheng's heart skipped a beat, and she panicked instantly.

Where did they go?

Just then, her phone received a video from an unknown number.

When Mrs. Sheng clicked on the video, the loud music inside made her eardrums hurt.

The screen shakiened, and the main character was none other than the second young master Lin, who was on a blind date with her daughter today.

He had a cigarette loosely dangling from his mouth, his eyes were glazed over, his left arm was around a heavily made-up woman, and his right hand was wandering restlessly over another girl's body, while he uttered obscene words.

This is definitely a scene of a sea king blasting fish ponds.

Madam Sheng's blood pressure spiked immediately.

She spoke coldly to Mrs. Lin across from her.

“Madam Lin, your son is not worthy of our daughter.”

"There's no need to contact each other anymore."

"What the hell is this?!"

She cursed angrily, quickly packed Qingning's things, got up and left.

Just then, the phone rang again; it was Huo Shenyuan.

“Madam Sheng, I’m with Qingning. She’s been asking to see the fish, so I brought her here. I’ll take her home in a bit.”

Madam Sheng was stunned. What fish are you looking at?

She was still seething with anger, and coldly replied, "You can't get home later than midnight."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

The Silver Sea Square by the river is brightly lit.

Huo Shenyuan, holding Qingning's hand, stopped under a giant Ferris wheel.

The colorful neon lights circled around, and in Qingning's eyes, they looked like an enormous lollipop.

Her eyes lit up, and she had completely forgotten about the fish she had said she wanted to see.

She excitedly stretched out her little hand, pointing to the Ferris wheel, then to herself, her eyes full of longing.

I want to go up there, can I go up and take a look?

Huo Shenyuan looked into her bright eyes and his heart melted. He gently rubbed her head.

"Can."

He took her hand, bypassed the long queue, and headed straight for the VIP entrance.

Soon, they were seated in their own private carriages.

As the Ferris wheel slowly rises, the city's night view unfolds beneath your feet, transforming into a dazzling galaxy.

Qingning was extremely excited. Her little face was pressed against the glass, her eyes were wide open, and her little hands kept drawing on the glass.

Huo Shenyuan gently wrapped his arms around her slender waist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. Seeing her happy and excited expression, he couldn't help but smile.

He wanted to present her with the best things in the world.

The Ferris wheel reached its peak, and the city lay below, bright as day.

At that very moment, a terrifying and chaotic image suddenly exploded in Qingning's mind.

A girl is suspended 100 meters in the air by a rope.

Below were countless sharp iron pillars, gleaming with a cold light.

With a cold command, the rope was mercilessly cut.

The girl was like a kite with a broken string, plummeting rapidly, about to be riddled with holes...

"ah!"

Qingning suddenly screamed and struggled violently in his arms.

Huo Shenyuan was startled, thinking she was afraid of heights, so he quickly tightened his arms and hugged her even tighter.

"Qingning, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'm here."

His voice was low and deep, carrying a soothing power.

But she seemed to be insane, unable to listen at all, and frantically gestured with her little hands.

[I want to get off! I want to get off! I don't want to be here!]

He tried his best to calm her down, but she seemed to be losing control.

She suddenly broke free from his embrace, squatted on the ground, and painfully dug her hands into her hair, letting out a hoarse scream with all her might.

"Stop!"

The sound wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear.

Suddenly, the whole world stopped.

Huo Shenyuan stared at her in astonishment.

She...she just spoke?

Did they say "stop"?

When he came to his senses, he realized that the gondola was completely still, and the entire Ferris wheel had unexpectedly stopped.

They were trapped at the highest point...