Chapter 47
Li Chian picked up the coffee in front of him and slowly sipped it.
Seeing that she seemed reluctant to say more, Xu Zhuwen and Gao Yinxi laughed and joked for a while before changing the subject.
As they were talking, Xu Zhuwen suddenly frowned and raised her hand to press her neck.
"What's wrong?" Gao Yinxi noticed her unusual behavior.
"I've been feeling a bit uncomfortable in my throat lately, like something's stuck in it," Xu Zhuwen frowned. "It's probably because I've been too tired lately."
Li Chian asked with concern, "Have you gone for a checkup? A friend of mine always felt discomfort in his throat, and the checkup revealed a thyroid problem."
Gao Yinxi suddenly felt a wave of nausea, and she quickly drank a sip of water to suppress it. "Actually, I'm not feeling well today either. I've been feeling nauseous since the wedding banquet started, probably because I was angry."
"Do you feel nauseous?" Li Chian asked.
"Could it be because of emotional issues?" Xu Zhuwen speculated.
"We still need to prioritize our health," Gao Yinxi sighed. "In the end, it's all about physical strength."
“I also feel that my physical strength has declined a lot.” Li Chi’an also sighed, “I feel much better after going to the gym recently, but it’s still not the same as when I was in my twenties.”
"It makes us sound like we're in our seventies or eighties," Xu Zhuwen said, pursing her lips. "We're still very young, okay?"
"Yes, yes, yes."
To change the subject, Li Chi'an's eyes suddenly lit up. "Hey, I told you guys I was going skydiving, but you haven't given me a definite answer. If we're going to Dubai, we need to start preparing a month in advance."
When planning to go skydiving, Li Chi'an posted several videos of skydiving in Dubai in the three-person group chat. The view of Palm Island from the air was super exciting!
The photos taken by those bloggers are also beautiful, and some of them, taken by Yu Shi, combine artistic and photographic beauty.
When Hsu Chu-wen and Kao Yin-hsi saw it, they both said they were very interested, but they never made a final decision.
“Oh, skydiving? That sounds so relaxing! I need to do something crazy to forget about all the troubles at Yuan Ergeng’s house right now.” Gao Yinxi’s eyes lit up. “Perfect timing, I don’t really want to see Yuan Ergeng lately. How about we go to Dubai?”
Xu Zhuwen looked troubled. "Dubai? Skydiving? When? It must be very expensive to go there."
Li Chi'an pressed further, "Are you worried about the budget?"
Xu Zhuwen nodded, somewhat embarrassed, "I don't have much savings lately, and I'm worried I won't have enough money. Also, I used up my annual leave last time I went to XZ."
Li Chi'an thought for a moment, "If you can adjust your vacation time, we can also look into skydiving programs in China! I've heard of a few good places with reasonable budgets."
“The three of us going together will definitely have a lot of fun!” Gao Yinxi said excitedly, but then a wave of nausea hit her again, this time even stronger. She couldn’t help but cover her mouth, her face turning pale.
"Yinxi, are you alright?" Xu Zhuwen asked with concern.
Gao Yinxi shook her head. "I don't know what's wrong, I've felt nauseous and uncomfortable all day."
"Do you need to go to the restroom?" Li Chian handed Gao Yinxi a tissue, and then helped her to the restroom.
In the bathroom, Gao Yinxi gagged for a while, but only vomited some acidic fluid.
"You threw up, are you feeling better?" Li Chi'an patted Gao Yinxi's back from the side.
"I still feel a bit dizzy and uncomfortable."
When the two came out of the bathroom, Xu Zhuwen noticed that Gao Yinxi's complexion was not very good, so she stood up and said, "Since we're already out, why don't we go to the hospital for a check-up now? I know a private hospital nearby that isn't crowded and the check-up will be quick."
The three hit it off immediately and headed straight to the hospital after paying the bill.
After going through the registration, waiting, and examination process, the result surprised everyone.
Gao Yinxi held the medical report, her hands trembling slightly.
She is pregnant, eight weeks along.
"This...this is really..." She was so excited that she didn't know what to say.
After trying so hard to conceive for so long without any news, discovering his/her arrival under these circumstances is exciting, joyful, and unbelievable.
Xu Zhuwen and Li Chian were both very happy about Gao Yinxi's pregnancy.
Yinxi wants it, and Yinxi gets it.
Is there anything better than this?
“It’s been over a month.” Li Chi’an looked at the ultrasound image in Gao Yinxi’s hand. “You’re already showing signs of pregnancy. You need to rest well for the next few months.”
"Mmm." Gao Yinxi touched her belly with one hand. Her soft palm couldn't feel anything but her flat stomach, but she couldn't help but start to imagine what her baby would look like.
"That's wonderful." Xu Zhuwen looked at Gao Yinxi, feeling touched but also a little complicated. "In a few months, we'll have another little baby."
"Yes." After receiving the results, I listened carefully to the doctor's instructions regarding a series of follow-up examinations.
The three of them then prepared to switch departments to get Xu Zhuwen's test results.
As they passed through the hospital lobby with plenty of seating, Xu Zhuwen said, "You all sit here, I'll go get it myself, it'll be quick."
Li Chian and Gao Yinxi waited for a while. When Xu Zhuwen still hadn't arrived, Li Chian stood up and said, "Yinxi, wait here for a moment. I'll go check on my cousin."
“Okay, go ahead,” Gao Yinxi said readily. “Call me if anything happens.”
Waiting for test results is always a bit nerve-wracking.
Xu Zhuwen has been gone for so long and hasn't returned yet, and the two of them are very worried.
Li Chi'an quickly found Xu Zhuwen looking unwell in front of the office of the attending physician who had previously examined her. "What's wrong?"
She quickly stepped forward and helped Xu Zhuwen along.
"Thyroid nodules, further examination is needed to determine their nature." Xu Zhuwen's examination results, like her expression, were not optimistic.
“Thyroid nodules are very easy to treat,” Li Chi’an reassured Xu Zhuwen. “Don’t worry.”
Xu Zhuwen smiled and perked up, "I hope so."
“Definitely.” Li Chi’an took Xu Zhuwen’s arm. “Did Dr. Zhao just take a look?”
"I've finished reading it."
"How so?"
"The doctor said the nodules aren't very big yet. Look at me, I can take medication or continue to observe them."
What do you think?
"I want to take my medicine first."
Li Chi'an had no other opinion on Xu Zhuwen's decision, but at this time, she didn't want her cousin to feel more negative energy. "Let's go to the pharmacy. Yinxi also needs to get folic acid and such."
Two best friends went for a checkup together; one was happy, the other was worried.
Xu Zhuwen couldn't help but sigh, "Life is truly unpredictable."
Fortunately, everyone here is an adult and has enough financial resources and mental strength to cope with all the unexpected events that may occur in the unpredictability of life.
Gao Yinxi held Xu Zhuwen's hand and said, "It's okay. With modern medicine being so advanced, many people have thyroid nodules. It's more of an emotional issue. You should try to make yourself happy more often."
"I'll make myself happy." Xu Zhuwen forced a smile. "Congratulations on becoming a mother. Have you told Yuan Ergeng about it?"
Gao Yinxi shook her head, her eyes filled with complicated emotions. "Let's talk about it in a few days. I don't want to deal with him these next few days. I'll tell him not to come back tonight. I need some peace and quiet."
The child she had been longing for, whenever it came, was the right time.
Regardless of how she gets along with Yuan Ergeng, it doesn't affect her desire to become a mother.
Seeing that Gao Yinxi's idea was sound, Li Chi'an and Xu Zhuwen stopped asking questions.
After returning from the hospital, Li Chi'an remembered his earlier promise to inquire about skydiving in China, and began to seriously study the domestic skydiving program.
She searched online for several well-known skydiving bases, and then, as if suddenly remembering something, sent a message to a friend named Yu Shi.
"Yu Shi, do you know anything about skydiving in China? I found these places, which one is better?" She attached links to several skydiving bases she found.
Yu Shi replied shortly afterward, "The third one is good. The equipment is new, the instructors are professional, and the safety is high. I went there last year."
Li Chi'an immediately made a detailed plan and budget, and excitedly shared it in the group, "Look! I found this base in China, and the price is reasonable."
Bishui Villa.
Gao Yinxi lay on the sofa, smiling as she touched her lower abdomen.
Audrey: It's a pity that I can't go to either China or Dubai this time.
Given her current condition, she probably can't participate in such thrilling activities.
Xu Zhuwen took a long time to reply to the message.
Artist Xu: It's too cold over there now. I have a bad thyroid and I'm afraid of catching a cold. Chi'an, you go by yourself. Don't let us spoil your fun.
Li Chi'an had already anticipated that they wouldn't go.
"Qi An Yi Chi: Okay then, I'll go experience it for you! I'll come back and share all the details with you!"
Li Chi'an had long understood that many things he wanted to do did not necessarily require waiting for someone to accompany him before he could begin.
As long as it's something she wants to do, she should just do it. Because as long as she persists, sooner or later, someone with the same ideals will come to her side during the process.
A few days later, Li Chi'an arrived alone at the skydiving base recommended by Yu Shi.
To her surprise, a familiar figure walked over when she was checking in at the hotel front desk.
"Chi'an? Is it really you?" Yu Shi asked, dragging his suitcase, looking surprised.
Li Chi'an was equally surprised, "Yu Shi? What are you doing here?"
"My company sent me here on a last-minute business trip. I just got off the plane." Yu Shi smiled. "I didn't expect you to be here too."
“I came here to try skydiving and relax,” Li Chi’an explained. “I also have to thank you for recommending this place.”
Yu Shi's eyes lit up. "That's perfect. I'm free tomorrow morning, so I can come watch you skydive. If you don't mind."
How could Li Chi'an mind? He was overjoyed.
"Of course I don't mind. With a big shot like you by my side, I'll feel more confident."
The next day, Yu Shi arrived at the skydiving base as promised to cheer on Li Chi'an.
The thrill and excitement of the skydive, followed by the exhilaration, left Li Chi'an in high spirits. That evening, the two naturally had dinner together, sharing updates on their lives.
"With the positioning of 'Yun Jian Li', if we can introduce this kind of avant-garde yet down-to-earth art installation into the public area, the effect should be amazing."
After listening to Li Chian's explanation, Yu Shi found the concept she proposed quite interesting and cleverly integrated it with 'local culture'.
His smile deepened. "Yes! Your idea is really great! It combines the demolition waste from the old city with light and shadow interaction, which is both cool and thought-provoking. I can talk to my team about it later. I think we can mention it as a 'unique feature'? After all, a good spatial experience needs an artistic atmosphere as its soul."
Regardless of whether this concept can ultimately be realized "in the clouds," the fact that it is liked is something to be happy about.
Li Chi'an was very happy to share some of his recent experiences and insights about life and work with Yu Shi.
Upon learning the reason why Gao Yinxi and Xu Zhuwen couldn't come, Yu Shi couldn't help but sigh, "You two have really been through a lot lately."
Li Chi'an nodded. "Yes, that's life, with its joys and sorrows. But today's skydiving made me realize a lot of things. Life is short, and we should bravely pursue what we want."
Yu Shi looked at her thoughtfully, "So what do you want?"
“Me? Well—” Li Chi’an didn’t answer immediately, but simply raised his glass. “What I want now is very simple.”
"How exactly is it simple?" Yu Shi couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Let's not think about anything complicated tonight, let's drink to our chance encounter!"
"cheers."
He clinked glasses with her, his eyes holding a certain unreadable emotion.
After dinner, the two strolled back to the hotel.
The night sky was dotted with stars, and a strange tension permeated the cold air.
In the elevator, Yu Shi suddenly spoke up, "Actually, I didn't come here on a last-minute business trip."
Li Chi'an turned to look at him in surprise, "What?"
“I saw you were coming here, so I followed you here.” Yu Shi’s deep gaze fell on Li Chi’an’s brow, his pupils hiding a kind of stubborn determination. “Li Chi’an, I like you very much. I like you more and more after spending time with you. I hope to develop our relationship further.”
Li Chi'an was stunned. The elevator reached her floor, the doors opened and closed, but neither of them moved.
"What...do you mean?" she asked in a hoarse voice.
“It’s what you heard, Li Chi’an. You said life is short and we should bravely pursue what we want…” Yu Shi took a step forward and got closer to her. He had just eaten and drunk some wine. When he got close, Li Chi’an smelled the faint scent of wine on him, which was more intoxicating than she had ever smelled on him before. “I want you, so I came after you.”
Li Chi'an felt his heart racing.
Today's skydiving experience made her yearn for adventure, and Yu Shi's candor made her even more emotional, with waves of heat surging through her body uncontrollably.
After spending so much time together, Yu Shi had grown fond of her. It wasn't that she was indifferent, but she had never felt so certain as she did tonight.
Tonight's conversation was rather direct, but Li Chi'an didn't want to be reserved.
Liking is liking, whether it's psychological or physical liking.
Therefore, when Yu Shi lowered his head to kiss her, she did not refuse.
That night, they did not return to their respective rooms.
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