Chapter 325 Niannian, am I the person you love the most?

10 a.m.

Gu Xingnian slowly woke up.

The first thing that catches the eye is Fu Beichen's handsome face.

He was all ready, and his body smelled fresh with shower gel.

On the bedside table was a bowl of warm porridge.

"woke up?"

He helped her up and placed a soft pillow behind her back.

Are you hungry?

Gu Xingnian nodded, and Fu Beichen took her to wash up, then put a spoonful of warm porridge to her lips.

Gu Xingnian obediently opened her mouth, and he fed her the whole bowl of porridge spoonful by spoonful.

My stomach feels warm and cozy.

Fu Beichen put down the bowl, then pulled her into his arms again, resting his chin on the top of her head, and held her for a while longer.

The group planned to return in the afternoon.

After all, it's Sheng's mother's birthday in a few days, and Qingning really wants to stay in Haicheng to be with her.

Huo Shenyuan was incredibly efficient; he handled all the hotel's affairs and held a meeting.

Then a sumptuous lunch was arranged.

After the meal, Fu Beichen received a phone call and went to the branch office.

Gu Xingnian didn't follow, and hailed a taxi by herself on the roadside.

She went to a tourist attraction that didn't have too many tourists.

It is already early winter.

The rows of ginkgo leaves were a brilliant yellow, and when the wind blew, they fell gracefully, carpeting the ground in gold.

She stood under the tree, looking up at it quietly.

Before long, a tall figure slowly walked up to her.

The man was very tall, wearing a simple black trench coat, with broad shoulders, long legs, and an upright posture.

He looked at her and asked a question.

Are you alright?

Gu Xingnian nodded, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

How did you get here?

The man smiled, his deep eyes revealing an unreadable emotion.

"The last task."

"Once it's done, we can go back to Haicheng."

Gu Xingnian's face was filled with barely concealed surprise.

"So, you're not going anywhere anymore?"

The man paused for a moment.

"They will most likely stay for a while."

Gu Xingnian's eyes lit up.

"Then I'll wait for you to come back. They'll be so happy when they find out."

"Are you happy now?" he suddenly asked.

As soon as she finished speaking, a ginkgo leaf swirled and landed right on her head.

He reached out and gently removed the yellow leaf from her hair.

His fingertips brushed against her hair unintentionally.

Gu Xingnian met his gaze, smiled broadly, and then nodded emphatically.

Looking at her bright and beautiful eyes, his Adam's apple bobbed.

The next second, he suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms.

His arms were strong, his chest broad and warm, carrying a cool yet familiar aura.

Gu Xingnian felt her mind go blank and her whole body stiffen.

He even reached out and gently touched the top of her head.

"I'm leaving now. I'll contact you again when I get back to Haicheng." He let go of her and turned to leave.

His figure quickly disappeared at the end of the road.

...

Fu Beichen stared at the video sent back by his teammates from the front, his handsome face turning green with anger.

In the video, the man not only hugged Gu Xingnian, but also brazenly touched her head.

Their intimate gestures were jarringly obvious.

On the way back, the air pressure inside the carriage was frighteningly low.

Fu Beichen remained silent throughout, holding his tablet and typing rapidly with his fingers, as if he were handling some urgent official business.

The man's jawline was taut, radiating a "don't mess with me" aura.

Gu Xingnian assumed he was really busy, so she didn't bother him.

She quietly curled up in the corner, watching the scenery rushing past the window, and unknowingly fell asleep with her head tilted to the side.

Hearing the even breathing beside him, Fu Beichen looked up.

She slept soundly, completely unaware of the turmoil in her emotions.

Fu Beichen felt the nameless fire in his chest burning even more fiercely.

Does she really not care about his feelings at all?

It was already late at night when the car arrived in Haicheng.

Fu Beichen's handsome face was now so dark it was unbearable to look at.

Instead of going home, he turned his car around and went directly to a club to drink with Bai Yu.

Bai Yu was holding a glass of whiskey, lounging lazily on the sofa. When he saw Bai Yu's aggressive demeanor, he raised an eyebrow.

Is this a good time for you to contact me?

He spoke slowly, "Now is my wife's and my private time to talk."

That boomerang was both accurate and deadly.

He didn't know who it was back then, always showing off their affection in front of him. Now, the tables have turned, and it's finally Bai Yu's turn.

Fu Beichen was too lazy to waste words with him and simply slammed his phone on the table.

He had a sour face and coldly squeezed out a sentence.

Why did he come back?

Bai Yu took the phone, thinking he was angry about something.

In the video, a tall, handsome man is smiling as he ruffles Gu Xingnian's hair.

Bai Yu smiled.

He put the phone back on the table, his tone serious, "That's the Sheng family's son, our rightful brother-in-law. What are you so angry about?"

"Didn't you see?" Fu Beichen's temper flared instantly. "He hugged Niannian and even touched her head!"

Bai Yu looked at him like this and thought, "Tsk, he's so jealous, you could smell the sourness from 800 miles away."

"That's an older brother's love for his younger sister, understand?"

"I don't understand!" Fu Beichen's emotions completely exploded.

“He and Niannian are not related by blood at all, it’s not a sibling relationship! Have you forgotten what the Sheng family thought before? They raised Niannian as a child bride! I can tell that the way he looks at Niannian is very strange!”

Bai Yu chuckled, "What are you afraid of? We've got our marriage certificate and we have a child. Are you still worried your wife will run away?"

"I don't care!" Fu Beichen was visibly frustrated. "You need to find a way to get him away right now. I can't let him have any more contact with Niannian."

The smile on Bai Yu's face faded slightly.

He leaned forward slightly, stared at Fu Beichen, and asked very seriously, "Would you hand over the Fu family business to Xixi to manage?"

"Of course not, that would be too tiring." Fu Beichen blurted out without thinking.

"That settles it then." Bai Yu shrugged. "If Sheng Tingxiao doesn't come back to take over the Sheng family business, won't my wife be exhausted in the future?"

Bai Yu had already considered this when he applied to his superiors to have Sheng Tingxiao transferred back.

Didn't that guy suffer enough during those years in Maduri?

Several missions were near-death experiences; I almost lost my life.

Now, it's time for him to retire gracefully, return home, get married, have children, and live a normal life.

Shengchuang Financial was an empire they built together; they couldn't just enjoy the good life in China while their brothers risked their lives over there.

"In short, if he dares to have any improper thoughts about my wife, I will cripple him, I don't care what his surname is."

Fu Beichen uttered those words fiercely, grabbed his coat, and turned to leave.

Bai Yu watched his retreating figure and shook his head helplessly.

He picked up his phone, tapped the screen with his fingertip, and sent a text message.

"Honey, what would you like for a late-night snack?"

...

Around 10 p.m., the lock on the front door beeped.

Fu Beichen swayed in, reeking of alcohol.

He ripped off his tie and tossed it aside, also taking off his bespoke suit jacket and throwing it on the carpet next to the sofa.

He sank heavily into the sofa, his head tilted back, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down with his heavy breathing.

Gu Xingnian came out of the room and frowned slightly when she saw him like this.

Why did you drink so much?

She went over to him, intending to help him up.

"I'll make you some hangover tea."

She had just turned around when he grabbed her and pulled her towards him.

In a dizzying moment, she collapsed into his burning arms.

His scent, mixed with the smell of alcohol, enveloped her completely.

His deep eyes were fixed on her face for a long time before he slowly spoke, his voice hoarse from the alcohol.

"Where did you go at noon?"

Gu Xingnian's heart skipped a beat.

She steadied herself, trying to maintain a calm expression. "I just went out for a walk, what's wrong?"

She lied.

This realization fueled the nameless fire burning even brighter in Fu Beichen's heart.

Why lie to him?

Could it be that she really has some illicit affair with Sheng Tingxiao? Does she like him too?

"What's wrong?"

Gu Xingnian noticed that something was wrong with him; the arm around her waist was so tight it hurt her a little.

He struggled to control his surging emotions, his fingertips stroking her smooth chin as he spoke in a low voice.

"nothing."

I just want to kiss you.

A domineering and rough kiss landed immediately, with an irresistible force, and even punished her by biting her lip.

Gu Xingnian groaned softly in pain, her brows furrowing.

After a long while, he finally released her, pressed his forehead against hers, and asked,

"Niannian, am I the person you love the most?"

Gu Xingnian laughed, "What's wrong with you today? Who made our CEO Fu angry?"

"Answer me."

"You're my favorite, are you satisfied now?"

"Then let's prove it with actions." He lowered his head and kissed her lips again.

After a while, Gu Xingnian's breathing became unsteady, and she pushed against his firm chest, "No, I'm about to get my period."

Upon hearing this, a dark glint flashed in his eyes, and a dangerous smile curled at the corner of his lips.

"Then we need to hurry."

As soon as he finished speaking, he picked her up and carried her horizontally.

Gu Xingnian exclaimed in surprise and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.

He walked a few steps to the bedside and threw her onto the soft, large bed.

That night, he went mad.

I asked her again and again.

"Niannian, do you love me?"

Do you like me or not?

His voice was hoarse, carrying an almost obsessive demand.

"Am I the person you love the most?"

Gu Xingnian had no idea what was wrong with him, but every time, she answered his questions seriously.

"like."

"I love you the most."

But her answer only resulted in his increasingly ruthless plundering.

He seemed to want to meld her into his very bones, relentlessly tormenting her.

As dawn broke, Gu Xingnian was utterly exhausted, feeling as if her body was falling apart.

She finally couldn't take it anymore and lost her temper.

"Fu Beichen, that's enough!"

His frantic movements abruptly stopped.

He froze above her, the crimson in his eyes slowly fading, and reason gradually returning.

In the room, only the two of them could be heard breathing heavily.

He was even a little afraid of losing her.

No one, no matter who, can take her away.

He won't allow it!

He carefully soothed the person before finally falling asleep peacefully...