Chapter 296 That's right, I am Zhan Xiao

The next morning, Qingning woke up in bed, her clothes neat, except for two red marks on her neck.

Huo Shenyuan walked in, carrying a lot of things, including a cell phone, clothes that suited her, and white sneakers.

She walked out of the bathroom and stood directly in front of Huo Shenyuan.

Qingning pointed to her neck, her eyes filled with interrogation.

What's wrong with my neck?

Huo Shenyuan's gaze lingered for a second where she was pointing before shifting away, his tone flat and emotionless.

"It's probably a mosquito bite."

"You were asleep, so you probably scratched yourself like this."

Qingning did not believe it.

She suddenly moved closer to him, almost touching him, tilting her head up to carefully examine his long, slender neck.

His skin was very clean, and the lines of his Adam's apple were sexy and distinct.

"Then why don't you have it?"

She questioned him.

"Are these mosquitoes sentient? Why are they only biting me?"

Huo Shenyuan lowered his eyes, looking at her face so close to his.

She had a faint, pleasant scent of shower gel mixed with her own natural fragrance.

His gaze fell on her slightly pouting, rosy lips.

His Adam's apple bobbed up and down involuntarily.

"Those mosquitoes are so small."

He spoke, his voice low and hoarse.

"Can it drink the blood of two people?"

His explanation was so reasonable that she had no way to refute it.

Huo Shenyuan didn't give her a chance to continue her wild thoughts. He reached out and grabbed her wrist, leading her to the sofa.

"These are things I bought for you."

He placed the shopping bags one by one on the coffee table; they were filled with a dazzling array of items, including new clothes, cell phones, and watches…

He first picked up an exquisite square box and opened it.

Inside is a small, unisex watch with a silver strap and a simple yet sophisticated dial design.

He took her hand and gently placed the watch on her slender wrist.

Do you like it?

Qingning nodded, her gaze completely drawn to the watch on her wrist.

It's really beautiful.

He gazed at her profile, his eyes as deep as the sea.

"Promise me." His voice was serious and left no room for argument. "No matter where you go in the future, you must never take off this watch."

This watch contains the most accurate GPS positioning chip he prepared for her.

"What if it breaks?" she asked, looking up at him blankly.

"It's broken, I'll fix it for you." He smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair.

Next, he unpacked the phone, deftly inserted a new SIM card, turned it on, and handed it to her.

Everything he prepared for her had GPS tracking.

They didn't even overlook the most inconspicuous button on the clothes.

Qingning looked at the pile of things on the coffee table with some surprise.

"Why did you buy so much?"

Huo Shenyuan just smiled, but the emotions in his eyes were unreadable to her.

"Go and change your clothes quickly." He had all his clothes washed and ironed.

"I'll take you out to have fun and eat a big meal today."

"Mmm!" Qingning's eyes lit up at the mention of delicious food.

She happily grabbed the soft, comfortable white sweatshirt and her new jeans, and skipped lightly into the bathroom.

...

Water and Sky Bright Moon

Sheng Weiwei slowly opened her eyes at noon.

She was covered only by a thin blanket, which outlined her exquisite curves; she looked like a sleeping beauty imprisoned.

The chaotic scenes from last night replayed in her mind, her cheeks burning with shame and indignation.

She endured the aches and pains that felt like her whole body was falling apart and struggled to get out of bed.

The moment she opened the wardrobe door, her heart skipped a beat.

Inside, there were not only his suits and shirts, but also a whole row of brand-new haute couture dresses, the sizes and styles of which perfectly matched her preferences.

She chose a low-key beige dress, changed into it, and walked out of the room.

In the living room, the man was standing in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, making a phone call.

He had one hand in his trouser pocket, his figure was upright, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and the sunlight gilded him, making him incredibly handsome.

Sheng Weiwei's gaze swept past him, then fell on the window and the wall. Yesterday's scene made her cheeks flush involuntarily.

He noticed her movement, turned around, and his gaze visibly paused when it fell on her.

He said "Hang up" into the phone and then cut off the call.

He strode toward her, making no attempt to hide the admiration in his eyes.

"The skirt fits perfectly."

Sheng Weiwei simply stared at him coldly, "Bai Yu, is this... your place for hiding your mistress?"

Bai Yu paused for a moment, then his handsome eyes curved into a slight smile.

He walked up to her in a few steps and pulled her into his arms.

"Whether you want to be a wife or a pampered concubine is up to you."

He paused, resting his chin on her shoulder, his voice low and ambiguous.

"I lived here before I bought that villa near the Sheng family's house."

"But I can assure you, you are the first woman to step into this place."

He lowered his head, his warm breath brushing against her neck, wanting to kiss her.

Sheng Weiwei abruptly turned her head away, avoiding the sight.

"Were all the clothes in the closet, and those daily necessities, prepared for me in advance?"

"Is the size and style wrong?" he retorted, his eyes aggressive as he scanned her again.

Sheng Weiwei pushed him away forcefully, walked straight to the sofa and sat down, looking at him intently across the coffee table.

"Bai Yu, I'm giving you one last chance to confess and receive leniency today."

"Tell me, who exactly are you?"

That's right, we're going to have to lay our cards on the table today.

She would no longer give him any chance to escape.

Today is a beautiful day with a clear blue sky, perfect for turning against each other.

Bai Yu stared intently at her, remained silent for a few seconds, and finally spoke.

Do you hold grudges?

"That depends on the nature of the grudge," she replied casually.

He flicked a cigarette out of the pack, and with a "click," the blue flame of the lighter leaped and lit the cigarette.

He took a deep drag, then held the cigarette between his long, slender fingers, the smoke blurring his deep-set features.

"Weiwei, are you unhappy right now?" He stared intently at her. "If you marry me, everything will be perfect. We'll raise Tuantuan and Yuanyuan together."

"You can forget everything from the past. I will never leave you again."

He spoke with utmost seriousness, explaining to her that this was the explanation he intended to give her.

Sheng Weiwei suddenly stood up, her gaze as cold as ice.

She spoke softly.

"Now that you've finished explaining, I should also make a statement."

"Bai Yu, I will never marry you."

“Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan will never call you Dad.”

She spoke each word with perfect clarity, glanced at him, and then turned and left.

Bai Yu's heart tightened suddenly, and he rushed forward, grabbing her wrist tightly.

"What exactly do you want?" His voice carried a hint of impatience.

Sheng Weiwei turned to look at him, and her eyes instantly reddened.

"Bai Yu, I told you, this is your last chance."

"If you have nothing else to say to me, then never say anything again. I don't care anymore."

The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds.

Finally, Bai Yu spoke, his voice hoarse.

"That's right, I am Zhan Xiao!"

Those seven words felt like a massive boulder, weighing on his heart for far too long.

But these seven words were like a thousand sharp blades, piercing Sheng Weiwei's life, leaving it riddled with holes and unrecognizable.

She finally heard the answer she had been longing for.

Sheng Weiwei stared at him intently, her tears collapsing completely within a second.

This is the moment of her true reunion with Zhan Xiao.

All the pain, all the memories, all the longing, all the anger... rushed wildly into her heart, almost tearing it to pieces.

Bai Yu reached out and pulled her tightly into his arms with a pained expression.

"Don't cry, it's me. I've always been here and have never left you and the child." He gently wiped away the tears on her face.

"Smack!"

Sheng Weiwei slapped his hand away hard, pushed him away forcefully, and turned to leave.

She still didn't say anything.

She didn't know what to say.

In the past, she would tell him in her dreams every day that she missed him so much and that she wanted to take the child to Maduri to see him.

Now... she can't say a single word.

An indescribable discomfort and grievance filled her entire being, leaving her feeling lost and helpless; all she wanted was to escape.

When Bai Yu saw her like this, he panicked and rushed over again to pull her back.

“Weiwei, don’t go. It was wrong of me to lie to you.” Bai Yu quickly explained, “But I had my reasons, and I hope you understand. But I love you and the child, and that has never changed.”

Sheng Weiwei used all her strength to push him away violently.

She let out a sharp scream.

"Zhan Xiao, do you know what it feels like to hear the news of the death of the person you love most?"

"You don't know! That's why you're indifferent! That's why you're so cruel!"

“From now on… there will be no Zhan Xiao in my life.” She stared at him hatefully, adding slowly and deliberately, “And no Bai Yu either.”

"I don't want to forgive you."

That's her attitude.

She flung open the door and rushed out.

"Bang!"

The loud slamming of the door seemed to strike Bai Yu's heart, shattering it instantly...

Because Bai Yu had asked for leave for Sheng Weiwei in the morning, she didn't go to the company.

When she got home, her eyes were still red. She didn't hold the baby and went straight to her room.

Seeing that she was in a bad mood, Sheng's mother quickly called Gu Xingnian.

Gu Xingnian arrived and chatted with her in the room for a while, only then did she learn that Bai Yu had confessed and understand her current distress.

It took a long time to coax her until she finally closed her eyes and went to sleep.

It's already mid-October, and the weather in Haicheng can change in an instant.

In the afternoon, a cold front suddenly arrived, and the wind howled through the city, swirling withered leaves.

Fu's Group conference room.

The atmosphere was terribly oppressive.

Fu Beichen rested his chin on one hand, his slender fingers tapping unconsciously on the smooth tabletop, his eyes unfocused.

He listened to the reports from the senior executives of various departments, letting them go in one ear and out the other.

He picked up his phone and glanced at it.

The screen is excessively clean; there's absolutely no information displayed.

What is Nian Nian doing at this time?

With a flick of his finger, he opened the location tracking software.

—The Sheng family.

Immediately afterwards, a weather alert popped up on my phone.

Temperatures will drop sharply today, and strong winds are expected tonight.

Depend on!

"Smack!" He slammed his hand heavily on the conference table, making a loud noise.

The room full of executives were so frightened they nearly jumped out of their skin.

The department head, who was giving a work report, felt his legs go weak and his mouth trembled, unable to utter a single word.

Fu Beichen stood up and slowly adjusted the cuffs of his suit.

"Let General Manager Ji chair the meeting on my behalf."

He uttered this casual remark, turned around, and walked out of the conference room, leaving a room full of executives looking at each other in bewilderment.

Lin Qi paused for a second, then quickly chased after him.

"Mr. Fu, is there something important you need to discuss?"

"It's very important." Fu Beichen's steps did not falter, his voice steady.

He pressed the elevator button and glanced at Lin Qi.

"It's getting windy, I'm going to bring my wife some clothes."

Lynch: ...

Meanwhile, the Sheng family.

Gu Xingnian was sitting in the study, her ten fingers flying across the keyboard, so fast that they almost left afterimages.

On the screen, rows of complex code are rapidly generated, constructing an encrypted folder.

Her mind raced, and a forgotten idea suddenly popped into her head.

Flamingo Island.

In that secret laboratory, there was a genetic test report about the two sisters.

She pondered that due to the abnormal gene, her younger sister's body had stopped growing and was forever stuck in childhood.

So……

Could this abnormal gene, which can stop the growth of body cells, also stop the growth of cancer cells?

The moment this thought popped into her head, her heart clenched, and she stopped breathing.

If this hypothesis is correct and the experiment is successful... it will be a huge breakthrough for all of human medicine.

She took a deep breath, typed the last line of code, and completed the encryption of the entire file.

After doing all this, she got up and walked to the window, casually pulling open the heavy curtains to get some fresh air.

The overly conspicuous Rolls-Royce downstairs suddenly came into her view.

The tall man leaned against the car door, smoking, the wind ruffling the hem of his black overcoat.

He seemed to sense her gaze, looked up, and precisely met her eyes.

The two were separated by an entire courtyard, their eyes meeting.

He curled his thin lips into a smile and lazily beckoned with his finger in her direction...