Chapter 244 I don't actually like you that much

Behind her stood Bai Yu, tall and imposing, his handsome face now covered with frost, looking at her with obvious anger.

How did he end up here?

Didn't he go to the capital today?

Sheng Weiwei's heart skipped a beat, and she didn't know what to do with her hands and feet; she felt like she could dig a three-bedroom apartment out of her toes.

"Miss, may I ask you about the situation?" Uncle Hat's voice pulled her back to reality.

"Ah, okay."

Sheng Weiwei moved to the side and mechanically answered the questions, even showing him the scam text messages on her phone.

Finally, Uncle Hat told her that this man was a habitual criminal who traveled all over the country committing crimes, specifically targeting people who missed their loved ones.

"Thank goodness you didn't fall for it."

Just as Uncle Hat was about to take the man away, Sheng Weiwei, heavily pregnant, suddenly chased after them.

She stood in front of the dejected man, spread her hands, and spoke softly but firmly.

"Give me the ring."

The man disgustedly pulled a ring out of his pocket and threw it on the ground.

Sheng Weiwei bent down and picked it up with difficulty.

It feels cold to the touch and has a rough texture; it's obviously a cheap fake that you'd find at a street stall.

But she still held the fake ring tightly in her palm, unwilling to throw it away.

Before leaving, the team leader gave Bai Yu a meaningful nod.

"I'll take you back." Bai Yu strode forward, reached out and helped her up, his arm strong and powerful.

Actually, when he came to deliver breakfast to her this morning, he noticed that something was wrong with her expression. While she was in the bathroom, he took her phone.

His face darkened completely after just one glance.

After he left, he made a phone call, his tone frighteningly serious: "Fish have swum out of Maduri; clean them up immediately."

Therefore, he did not go to the capital with Fu Beichen.

He simply sent someone to deliver the evidence and documents.

He spent the entire day catching that "fish" himself.

Sure enough, it was Xinuo's men, there for revenge, their goal was to kidnap Sheng Weiwei.

Fortunately, he cleaned it up in time.

Later, he had someone impersonate the swindler and keep the appointment on time.

He had only one goal: to make her give up completely.

I wanted to tell her that the scammer was just there to swindle money, and that Zhan Xiao was not alive.

Once the seed of doubt is planted, it grows wildly, like a weed that has taken root.

Although the man was arrested, this did not dispel Sheng Weiwei's thoughts.

He must have met Zhan Xiao, otherwise how could he have made this fake ring?

Sheng Weiwei told herself that she had to go to Maduri again after giving birth.

She was going to find him.

She couldn't let him live a life of hiding and despair over there.

The two walked one after the other, the surrounding air eerily quiet.

After a long while, Sheng Weiwei asked in a muffled voice, "Why didn't you go to the capital?"

Bai Yu's voice was as cold as ice, "I'm worried about your safety."

Sheng Weiwei felt a pang in her heart and asked again, "Aren't you going to ask me why I came to see this man?"

Bai Yu suddenly stopped in his tracks. He stretched out his hands, straightened her body, and forced her to face him.

He looked intently into her eyes and said, word by word, "Sheng Weiwei, you're an adult. You should have the ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood, instead of putting yourself in danger because of a text message from an unknown source!"

"Have you thought about the consequences? Have you thought about the baby in your belly?"

He was genuinely angry at that moment, and the lingering fear made his heart tighten.

She almost fell into their trap and was kidnapped.

Sheng Weiwei was speechless at his question. Then, a thought popped into her head, and she angrily questioned, "Did you look at my phone?"

Bai Yu did not deny it.

He took out a cigarette case from his pocket, pulled one out, but seeing her protruding belly, he irritably put it back.

He forced himself to calm down, and his voice softened.

"Weiwei, can you promise me that next time something like this happens, you'll tell me first. Don't go and risk your life alone."

Sheng Weiwei looked at him and suddenly laughed, her eyes reddening with laughter.

"Tell you what? Tell you I'm going to find the child's father?"

"Let me tell you, I've always missed him, but in certain moments when I'm incredibly sad, I use you as a substitute, as a backup plan?"

Every word she said was like a sharp blade, cutting into each other's hearts.

Bai Yu's handsome face instantly turned cold.

"You love him that much? You can't forget him?"

"Yes." She met his gaze without fear and said firmly, "If he were still alive, there would never be a place for you, Bai Yu."

Let's just tear off the mask of civility. No matter how cruel the truth may be, it's still her honest opinion.

Bai Yu remained silent for a long time, and when he spoke again, his tone was surprisingly calm.

"Weiwei, there is no Zhanxiao in this world anymore. You have to accept the fact."

“No, he’s still alive! He can’t die so easily!” Sheng Weiwei immediately retorted, her conviction stronger than ever.

"Sheng Weiwei, wake up!" He gripped her shoulders again with both hands, so tightly that it hurt her a little.

Sheng Weiwei bravely met his gaze, "Bai Yu, you should leave. Actually, I don't like you that much."

She suddenly remembered Madam Bai's words: the Bai family would not allow her to enter, so why should she make things difficult for him in the future?

Bai Yu's tone was cold, carrying an undisguised sadness.

"Sheng Weiwei, do you have a heart?"

She said, "Bai Yu, thank you for once illuminating my path, but my night is still dark."

After saying that, she turned around and left resolutely.

He frowned, watching her receding figure, feeling a tightness in his chest.

He wanted to rush up to her and tell her: I am Zhan Xiao, the one you've been thinking about day and night.

But he couldn't say anything.

Once he said it, he would have to leave her forever and return to his battlefield, a consequence he could not bear.

He quickly followed, not daring to get too close, only daring to watch from a distance.

Seeing that she had hailed a taxi, he immediately flagged down another one...

In the capital, the Mu family was in dire straits, and they immediately went to the Bai family to plead for mercy.

However, neither Madam Bai nor Bai Xun saw them.

Before leaving, Fu Beichen made a special trip over to explain the situation to them.

Mu Yanchen had a fake paternity test done, causing him to misunderstand and almost causing Xixi to lose her child.

Moreover, he wanted to take Xixi away, and then had himself killed.

Mu Yanchen almost made them lose their grandson, daughter, and son-in-law. If the Bai family were to side with the Mu family at this time, it would truly break Xixi's heart.

Perhaps she will never return to this home.

These words, spoken calmly, were in reality like a heavy weight pressing down on one's head.

Therefore, the Bai family had no choice but to close their doors to guests, and the decades-long friendship between the Mu and Bai families was completely shattered.

At 10 p.m., my stomach felt incredibly empty.

Sheng Weiwei's mood plummeted to rock bottom, and all she wanted to do was fill the void in her heart with food and spicy food.

With one phone call, she summoned both Gu Xingnian and Qing Ning.

It was the same hot pot restaurant they loved most, with steam rising from the bubbling red oil in the luxurious private room.

The table was covered with top-quality fatty beef, marbled meat, and fresh seafood, with a wide variety of drinks and fruit wines on the side.

The three women ate heartily, their cheeks slurping.

Qingning ate with the most gusto. She had no taboos and stuffed everything into her mouth, her little face turning rosy from the food.

(gesturing) [Sister, eat up, or I'll finish the whole plate!]

Gu Xingnian was amused by her and put a piece of tripe into her bowl.

"Slow down, you won't be able to sleep tonight if you eat too much."

Qingning smiled and raised her fruit wine glass to gesture.

This wine is amazing, it's a pity you can't all drink it.

Seeing her slightly tipsy state, Sheng Weiwei reminded her, "Take it easy. If you get too drunk, the two of us pregnant women won't be able to lift you."

Qingning gestured again, saying, "It's okay, this wine isn't spicy at all, it won't make you drunk."

Who knew she would be so ruthless when she was drunk, almost taking advantage of Huo Shenyuan on the spot.

Gu Xingnian saw through Sheng Weiwei's forced smile. She put down her chopsticks and asked softly.

"What's wrong? Did you have a fight with your brother?"

Sheng Weiwei seemed to have her secret exposed, paused in her movements, and then smiled nonchalantly.

"No, I'm just hungry."

"Come on, eat meat."

She placed the freshly cooked snowflake beef into Gu Xingnian's bowl, glancing at the amber-colored fruit wine in front of Qing Ning.

"Oh, I really want to have a couple of sips." She stared at the wine, her mouth watering.

Seeing her melancholy appearance, Gu Xingnian simply spoke frankly.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

Sheng Weiwei remained silent for a long time before finally speaking. Her voice was soft, but every word was heavy.

"I suspect... Zhan Xiao is still alive."

"After I give birth, I want to go back to Maduri."

"Clatter".

Gu Xingnian's chopsticks fell onto the table.

Her expression instantly turned tense. "There's a huge change of regime over there, it's very chaotic, you absolutely mustn't go anywhere!"

Sheng Weiwei lowered her eyes, stirring the sesame paste in the bowl, her voice filled with self-mockery.

"Niannian, I keep thinking about Zhan Xiao, but I also feel at ease enjoying Bai Yu's kindness... Am I a really scumbag?"

She slapped her forehead twice and realized that she had unknowingly become the kind of person she hated most, even worse than Gu Shaoheng.

Gu Xingnian took her hand and patted it gently.

"If people could control their own hearts, there wouldn't be so much sadness in the world."

"Don't think about anything right now, just focus on giving birth to the baby."

"Can I have Fu Beichen investigate Zhan Xiao's matter for you?"

Sheng Weiwei nodded, as if she had found a way out.

The three of them continued their culinary adventures.

Not long after, the door to the private room was pushed open.

Fu Beichen walked in with his tall figure, still carrying a trace of travel-worn air.

Gu Xingnian's eyes lit up the moment she saw him.

Why are you back?

This man went to the capital in the morning and returned in the evening, and he even fought a tough battle in the afternoon? His workload is too high!

This is a pure 'special forces' style business trip.

Fu Beichen stepped forward, bent down and placed a gentle kiss on her cheek, his voice deep and tender, enough to drown a person.

"I was thinking of you and the children, so I rushed back."

His gaze fell on her slightly protruding belly, full of tenderness.

"Are you full?"

"Hmm, that's about enough. Would you like some too?"

Fu Beichen smiled, took her hand, and said, "I'm not hungry. Let's go home."

"What about the other two?" Gu Xingnian turned around and glanced back.

Fu Beichen's smile held a hint of understanding. "Don't worry, their 'personal driver' will be here soon."

Sheng Weiwei waved her hand, "You should go now, you're almost full from all the dog food. Qingning and I will eat some more, we can't waste it."

Gu Xingnian nodded and left with Fu Beichen.

Not long after they left, the door to the private room was pushed open again.

Bai Yu and Huo Shenyuan walked in one after the other.

At this moment, Qingning was lying on the table with her face flushed, muttering something under her breath.

Sheng Weiwei nudged her, "Qingning, wake up! You can get drunk from just a fruit wine? That stuff is only 12 degrees!"

Qingning groggily shook off her hand and gestured to indicate that she felt dizzy.

Sheng Weiwei was both amused and exasperated. Just as she was about to help her up, Huo Shenyuan strode forward.

"If it's inconvenient for you, I'll do it."

Before he finished speaking, he had already easily picked Qingning up horizontally in his arms, his movements steady and powerful.

Sheng Weiwei quickly said, "Young Master Huo, then please take us home."

Holding the restless person in his arms, Huo Shenyuan said without turning his head, "I'm afraid Qingning might accidentally hurt you, so let Young Master Bai take you."

After saying that, he picked the person up and practically ran away.

"..."

Sheng Weiwei looked at the empty doorway, then turned around and met Bai Yu's cold eyes.

"What, you don't want to see me?" His voice was as cold as ice.

Sheng Weiwei, supporting her heavy belly, slowly stood up and looked directly at him.

"Young Master Bai, I thought I had made myself very clear."

Bai Yu's jawline was taut. "Don't worry, I won't bother you. I'll just take you home."

Sheng Weiwei's inherent stubbornness came to the fore.

"I can call a car myself, you don't need to take me."

"Sheng Weiwei." Bai Yu's voice suddenly lowered, carrying a hint of dangerous warning, "Don't make me angry."

The next second, without giving her any chance to react, he stretched out his long arm, picked her up in his arms, and strode outside.

Sheng Weiwei gasped and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, afraid she would fall.

She didn't dare struggle anymore, letting him carry her out of the hot pot restaurant and gently place her in the back seat of that luxurious car.

Inside the car, silence reigned. The atmosphere was chillingly cold, almost suffocating.

Sheng Weiwei looked at the street scene rushing past the window, her mind a complete mess.

How could they suddenly become like this?

Could it be because he read that text message?

No... actually, it was her heart that wavered from the very beginning.

She never truly loved him wholeheartedly.

Even if she had been moved, had her heart fluttered, or had moments of joy.

But Zhan Xiao was like a time bomb buried deep in her heart.

She could shatter the fragile warmth between her and Bai Yu at any moment.

As soon as the car stopped in front of the house, Sheng Weiwei immediately opened the car door, got out, and walked quickly inside without looking back.

Bai Yu leaned against the car, watching her resolute back. He took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it. The scarlet flame flickered in the night, reflecting the worries on his face.

When Sheng Weiwei returned home, Qingning had not yet come back.

Unbeknownst to anyone, she was currently acting drunk and disorderly in Huo Shenyuan's car, and had inadvertently called out his name.

This terrified Huo Shenyuan...