Chapter 1040 He called Pei Shen so affectionately, even more so than if he were calling his parents.

"..."

"..."

After exchanging glances for a few seconds, the group put on awkward yet polite smiles.

hehe.

This answer is concise and clear.

fine.

Having the right attitude is enough.

"Have you finished discussing the important matters?" The leading man stared at Pei Jinwu, rubbing his hands excitedly. "Can I get an autograph and a photo now?"

"Can."

Pei Jinwu casually picked up a pen from the table and uncapped it: "Where should I sign?"

All four of them signed the shirts, saying they would take them off when they got back, frame them in a glass frame, and hang them with their awards and trophies.

After signing the document, Pei Jinwu was treated like a tool, and several more photos were taken of her.

"The school bell rang, I have to go to class." Upon hearing the bell, Pei Jinwu took off running out.

To save time, he jumped directly from the second floor.

"!!!"

The four staff members at the scene were all terrified.

All they knew was that Pei Jinwu was a genius in every field.

Nobody said she could fly.

——

School ends in the afternoon.

Lu Jinglan packed his things and went to Pei Jinwu's side: "Going home? I'll give you a ride on my way."

"Um?"

Pei Jinwu looked up, but before she could speak, Qin Hong spoke up beside her: "Professor Lu, you don't know, do you? Jinwu has a husband to pick her up."

"What?"

Lu Jinglan was taken aback.

“Mr. Shang picks Jinwu up from school every day without fail,” Qin Hong said with a smile.

Is that so?

Shang Shiyan treated Pei Shen quite well.

"How is Grandma?" Pei Jinwu packed her bag and casually carried it.

"fine."

Lu Jinglan smiled gently, "She still talks about you often."

When she left, she made all the arrangements for him and left him a large sum of money.

Even her grandmother's illness was cured by someone she found.

"That's fine then."

Pei Jinwu nodded and said softly, "I will visit her when I have the chance."

"Grandma will be very happy."

Lu Jinglan smiled and was about to say something more when Pei Jinwu's phone rang.

It seems that Shang Shiyan has arrived.

She said a few words casually, then got up and left.

Lu Jinglan stared at her retreating figure and asked Qin Hong, "Are they a loving couple?"

"Very."

Qin Hong nodded vigorously and said in a low voice, "In this world, only a top-tier man like Mr. Shang is worthy of Jin Wu."

"Is Mr. Shang good to her?"

"Of course," Qin Hong replied. "Mr. Shang has two faces, one for outsiders and one for insiders. To outsiders, he's a cold-blooded and ruthless devil, but to insiders, he's a devoted husband."

"You have no idea how much he dotes on Jinwu, I'm so envious."

"Is that so..."

Lu Jinglan pursed her lips, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes, and said in a depressed voice, "It's fine."

——

Three months later.

The SR project is on track.

Pei Jinwu finally breathed a sigh of relief, no longer having to leave early and return late.

The three of them walked outside.

Professor Tong kept praising, "We spent three days working on this data, but Jinwu got it done in three minutes."

The researchers sent from above initially looked down on her.

He's too young and still in school, how can he be a leader?

Now--

They call him "Master Pei" so affectionately, even more so than they would call their parents.

Lu Jinglan nodded: "Pei Shen is really more amazing."

"The preparations are complete, everyone can finally get some rest."

Professor Tong yawned and said to Pei Jinwu, "These past three months have really upset Master Shang. You'd better make him happy."

"OK."

Pei Jinwu looked up and saw the man standing outside the car. She raised her delicate eyebrows slightly and said, "Let's go."

Professor Tong: "Okay, okay, okay."

"good."

Lu Jinglan waved to her, watching their car leave with an envious look in her eyes.

"What are you looking at?"

Seeing that he was still standing there without moving, Professor Tong asked curiously, "Are you envious?"

"What?"

Afraid that his hidden thoughts would be discovered, Lu Jinglan smiled indifferently.

"Of course I envy sweet romances." Professor Tong patted his shoulder, looking very helpful. "Don't mention it, I know several nice girls. Want me to introduce you?"

"Need not."

Lu Jinglan immediately refused, saying softly, "I already have someone I like."

"I've never heard you mention that."

"Um."

Lu Jinglan twitched the corner of his mouth and said casually, "She's married."

"ah?"

Professor Tong immediately thought it was outrageous and hurriedly said, "Xiao Lu, we can't do things that violate morality."

"You're overthinking it."

Lu Jinglan frowned and said very seriously, "She is happy, and I will not disturb her."

"You're going to bother me just because I'm unhappy?" Professor Tong raised his voice.

As long as you're not divorced, you can't do whatever you want.

——

The Sheng family.

As soon as Pei Jinwu entered, he saw Qu Qingli lying on the rocking chair.

Holding a big apple in her hand, she ate it with relish and instructed Chi Yingzhou to trim her toenails.

"Fog—"

Upon seeing her return, Qu Qingli immediately pushed her husband away, ran excitedly towards her, and gave her a bear hug: "It's been half a month, I'm so glad to see you again."

"Are you not eating well? You've lost weight!"

Pei Jinwu has been at the research institute during this period.

Forget about meeting in person, we can't even make a phone call.

"It's not that exaggerated." Pei Jinwu's gaze fell on Qu Qingli's belly, and she asked softly, "Is the little one behaving well?"

My belly is over nine months along and already round and firm.

There are only about ten days left until my due date.

"He's fairly honest."

Qu Qingli patted her stomach and said with a smile, "He tormented me, so I took it out on Chi Yingzhou."

"..."

Pei Jinwu looked at Chi Yingzhou, who looked more haggard than before.

"You guys chat, I'll go to the kitchen to get some soup for Ali."

Chi Yingzhou's lips curved slightly, his eyes even gentler than before, "Little Seven, would you like a bowl too?"

"I'll serve it."

Shang Shiyan had already put away his luggage and came out of the bedroom.

The two men entered the kitchen side by side.

Pei Jinwu asked Qu Qingli to sit down and took her pulse: "The pregnancy is quite stable, but you can't run around too much as your due date approaches. You need someone to accompany you wherever you go."

"Know."

Qu Qingli listened obediently and held Pei Jinwu's hand, "With you here, I feel especially at ease."

——

That night.

Qu Qingli, whose pregnancy was originally going well, suddenly experienced abdominal pain.

Blushing, water breaking, fingers opening... it all came so suddenly.

She gave birth more than ten days early.

The entire Sheng family was in chaos, and Qu Qingli was rushed to the hospital.

Chi Yingzhou had prepared himself mentally beforehand and then entered the delivery room.

It's 3 a.m.

The operating room lights came on, and Qu Qingli lay in the delivery room, her hair completely soaked with sweat.

She clutched the bedsheet, her eyes red as she looked around.

"Ms. Qu, don't worry, your husband is changing into his protective suit and will be in shortly," the doctor reassured her gently.

"I……"

Qu Qingli shook her head and said weakly, "Where's Wuwu? I need Wuwu to stay with me."

"?"

The midwife next to her was stunned, then gave an awkward smile.

Other new mothers call for their husbands, but Miss Qu does something else...

Call her "little sister".

Who exactly had this child?!

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