Chapter 5 Manta Rose: She's pregnant with our child.
"I've been eating irregularly lately, and I have some gastroenteritis." It's not just celebrities; students get this problem too.
Lu Yanzhou didn't speak, but Xia Weiwei smiled and took a step forward.
The two closed the distance in an instant, and Xia Weiwei tilted her head back, her smile deepening.
"Mr. Lu, you seem to care about me a lot. Could it be that you're still hung up on our past relationship?"
The girl stood on tiptoe as she spoke, and their lips were just a hair's breadth away from touching.
He won't kiss you.
During the year they were friends with benefits, their passion in bed was matched by their indifference off the bed.
Not to mention that Lu Yanzhou was genuinely looking for trouble with her.
The next second, the man lowered his head and his lips quickly brushed against hers.
Before Xia Weiwei could react, the man took a step back, creating distance between them.
"I think it's because you can't forget that relationship."
The man wore a light purple shirt, a dark purple suit jacket draped over his arm, and black suit trousers. His almond-shaped eyes were upturned as he glanced at her.
"Xia Weiwei, it's over between us. You don't need to have any more unrealistic ideas."
Xia Weiwei shrugged and took two steps back.
"Weiwei." Xiaoya's voice came from behind Lu Yanzhou.
Xiaoya approached and saw Lu Yanzhou. She was startled, but didn't show anything on the surface.
"Sister Yun noticed you hadn't come out, so she asked me to come in and find you. We have an event this afternoon, so don't waste our time."
Xia Weiwei nodded, and as the two brushed past each other, Lu Yanzhou smelled the long-lost scent of apples.
Xiaoya pulled Xia Weiwei into the van, looked back, and breathed a sigh of relief when she confirmed that Lu Yanzhou hadn't caught up.
"I was so scared, Weiwei! How did you end up alone with President Lu? He didn't do anything to you, did he?"
Xiao Ya's gaze was fixed on her, and Xia Weiwei laughed at the look in her eyes.
"What could he possibly do in broad daylight?"
After Xia Weiwei finished speaking, she thought of that kiss.
But she only thought about it for a moment. Now she was more angry. She was so close to him just now, and she didn't even slap him.
It's all his fault, otherwise she wouldn't have gotten pregnant.
Xiaoya breathed a sigh of relief, then muttered to herself, "Weiwei, with such beautiful peach blossom eyes like Chief Lu, how can you call yourself a decoration or a vase!"
"Back then, one sentence from him caused us to stay on the trending topics for so long, and it took the team almost half a year to turn the tide."
The story dates back a year and a half, when she was already a top celebrity in the industry. Right after the Spring Festival, she went to Hong Kong to attend a brand event.
Upon arriving in Hong Kong, she was immediately made headlines by the local media. Especially on the day of the event, when she appeared in the mall wearing a bright yellow haute couture gown, she was greeted by thousands of fans who cheered her on. Hong Kong even likened her to a Disney princess who had escaped.
Unexpectedly, he casually remarked from the second floor that she was just a pretty face, and the media changed their tune, saying that she was all show and no substance, that she only had a beautiful appearance, that she had lost two multi-million dollar contracts, and that she had to endure Gu Yousheng's sullen face for three months after returning to Beijing.
From that moment on, the two became complete adversaries.
Lu Yanzhou dismissed her with disdain, saying that the entertainment industry was desperately promoting a pretty face because they had no one else; she said that men were promiscuous and fickle.
The two would tease each other every few days, and gradually, their discord became common knowledge.
"It's definitely not a good thing," Xia Weiwei added.
Xiaoya smiled, but then, thinking about the high heels incident earlier that day, she couldn't smile anymore.
"Weiwei, I checked the bathroom security camera footage, but it was broken and I couldn't find anything. Who do you think is trying to harm you?"
Xia Weiwei shook her head. Normally, she doesn't compete with others and only participates in business activities in a proper and orderly manner. Even if someone competes with her, she will avoid their sharp edge.
"Maybe it was Hei Zi who did it?" Xiao Ya guessed, then added, "Could it be Lu Yanzhou?"
Xia Weiwei: "..."
"It's not that serious, you should go to the hospital right away."
Xiaoya slapped her forehead in regret: "Sister Yun told me to be careful lately, especially since your situation is special now."
The two switched to a minivan midway through the journey.
At the hospital, the obstetrician said everything was fine, but still advised her to wear high heels less often. Xia Weiwei also underwent a full physical examination.
She didn't eat much at noon again before heading off to her next event.
It wasn't until she finished work and got home in the evening, lying in bed, that she finally had enough time to take a deep breath.
Inhale—exhale—
After a while, unable to sleep, she got up, opened the shoebox she had brought back, and put the Jammy Choo shoes back in her shoe wall.
As she closed the cabinet door, she glanced again at the rose on the shoe, a very pale light purple with a smoky hue, like a manta rose.
As long as Lu Yanzhou was obsessed with Manta Rose, Xia Weiwei shuddered and slammed the cabinet door shut.
Under the incandescent light, the shoes on the wall glittered and sparkled.
I love it.
Xia Weiwei sat on the ground, looking at them, and eventually fell asleep on the blanket on the ground.
Xia Weiwei rushes to events during the day and practices at night, keeping her time very tight and making the most of every second.
On the evening of June 29th, Xia Weiwei was resting after practice when she saw photos of Lu Yanzhou on a date with a beautiful woman. The woman's face was blurred, suggesting a desire to protect her.
Xia Weiwei thought of what Lu Yanzhou had said about his family looking for a blind date.
If she had been bewitched and agreed to Lu Yanzhou's request back then...
Her house is probably going to be blown up.
Xia Weiwei understood more and more that she couldn't keep the baby in her belly, and she wouldn't use the child to threaten the man.
[See you tomorrow night, my lovely fans!]
Liang Yun reminded her in the afternoon to distribute promotional materials in the evening.
Xia Weiwei posted a picture and it went viral on social media within two seconds.
See you tomorrow, baby!
[Practicing so late, I'm so touched!]
Get some rest! You've had a long day!
How can someone look this beautiful even when they're drenched in sweat?!
Xia Weiwei only posted one photo. Her long, black hair was loose, and she had a small, smiling face with a rosy glow from exercising.
She looked like a red apple hanging on a tree branch in the afternoon.
Lu Yanzhou ran his fingers across the girl's face, and the girl opposite him called him President Lu.
"Tell your family that you're not interested in me, and give me any reason you want. It'll be better for both of us."
Lu Yanzhou stood up with a gentle smile on his face. The girl opposite him couldn't smile back. Undeterred, she said, "I still have a desire to get to know President Lu."
"Miss Li, do you need me to make myself clearer?"
A man's smile that's too gentle looks fake.
Ms. Li's face turned deathly pale, and she hurriedly got up and left.
Lu Yanzhou didn't even glance at Miss Li as she left. He looked at the girl's selfie on his phone, snapped a screenshot, and saved it.
As soon as midnight passed, fans spontaneously left messages of blessing for her on her Weibo account.
When Xia Weiwei woke up, the hashtag #HappyBirthdayXiaWeiwei was already trending on social media.
With fans, she was able to celebrate her birthday.
Xia Weiwei scrolled through everyone's comments, a smile playing on her lips, when her mother's comment popped up in the WeChat chat.
[Mom: When are you and your dad coming back so we can start cooking?]
Li Xue also posted a picture of a cake.
Xia Weiwei felt a surge of anticipation; this was the fifth time she had celebrated her birthday with her parents.
Liang Yun gave her a limited edition bag, and Xiao Ya gave her a necklace that she made herself by hand, which Xia Weiwei liked very much.
[Dad, when are you arriving at Mom's house?] Xia Weiwei sent a message to Gu Yousheng after arriving at Li Xue's house.
She waited for three minutes, but Gu Yousheng didn't reply. She lost patience and called him back by voice. Gu Yousheng answered and said to wait half an hour.
"Mom and I are waiting for you."
Just as Xia Weiwei hung up the phone, Li Xue opened the door.
When Li Xue saw her, she first turned her body to look behind her. Not seeing Gu Yousheng, she asked, "Didn't your father come with you?"
"Dad said he'll be there in half an hour."
Li Xue's face immediately lit up with a smile. She pulled her into the house and personally got her shoes for her to change into.
"You're your dad's cash cow now. He'll agree to anything you say. Mom's future happiness is in your hands."
Xia Weiwei changed her shoes, smiled slightly, and saw that fish were still being prepared in the kitchen.
Can we skip the fish today?
"No, your father loves to eat fish."
Xia Weiwei didn't insist and went to the sofa.
Li Xue soon sat down on the sofa as well.
Why isn't your dad here yet?
Xia Weiwei didn't respond, so Li Xue couldn't help but ask again, "Shouldn't they be here by now?"
Xia Weiwei was speechless. How would she know? Besides, half an hour hadn't even passed yet.
"Men don't like women who are in a hurry, and Dad dislikes you being like this even more."
Li Xue's face paled slightly, and she shook her head, saying she wouldn't ask anymore.
Two minutes later.
Li Xue: "Your dad should be on his way by now."
Xia Weiwei: "..."
The housekeeper was busy in the kitchen. Forty minutes later, she whispered that dinner was ready. The two people sitting at the table had gloomy expressions.
"Half an hour has passed, why hasn't your dad come yet?" Li Xue's tone was stern.
It was time to come. Xia Weiwei called Gu Yousheng. Gu Yousheng didn't answer the first call, but he answered the second, the third... and the fifth.
"dad……"
She spoke up and heard Gu Qianyue calling out "Dad" on the other end.
"Aci, I'm sorry, something came up with Ayue and her mother..."
"What do you mean? You promised me!" Xia Weiwei immediately stood up, her breathing rapid. Li Xue walked around the table to her side.
“Aci, you and your mom have a good birthday. I have something to do... Ayue said she wants to wish you a happy birthday. Look how sensible your sister is.”
"Happy birthday, sister. Remember to visit your fans tonight. I'll be taking up your dad's spot for the day."
Gu Qianyue spoke softly, and Xia Weiwei's fingertips dug into her palm.
"Oh, right." Gu Qianyue's tone lowered, and Xia Weiwei's heart tightened.
"Were your high heels comfortable yesterday?"
"It's you!"
Gu Qianyue laughed with dissatisfaction: "It's a pity I didn't see you fall. Sister Aci, you should have fallen. That way you could have gotten another trending topic. What a loss, isn't it?"
"you……"
She had barely uttered a single word when her phone went dead.
Gu Qianyue hung up the phone.
"Your dad really isn't coming?" Li Xue gripped her arm tightly.
Xia Weiwei nodded weakly.
She had planned this all out.
At this point, if she cancels the fan meeting, fans who don't know the reason will be sad and think that she is being arrogant.
"How can you be so useless!" Li Xue's harsh voice rang out.
She looked over and saw Li Xue push the cake off the table with one hand, and the three-dimensional flowers on the cake shattered into pieces.
Her heart rotted together.
"Your dad isn't even here, and you're still celebrating your birthday, eating and eating, all you know is eating. How did I raise such a good-for-nothing like you?"
“Look at Gu Qianyue, look at A Yue, so smart and lively. And look at you, all you can do is look good and act a little. What else can you do?”
Li Xue was like a boiling volcano, spewing out molten lava that scorched every inch of Xia Weiwei's skin.
Not satisfied with that, she added, "You little piece of trash!"
Xia Weiwei didn't react, or perhaps she was frightened by Li Xue's appearance.
Li Xue cast a disgusted look at her, and she froze.
“Speak up, you’re just standing here like a mute.”
"Why did you only have a daughter? If you were a son, your father wouldn't have divorced me."
"Hey, where are you going? You're all grown up now, and you still know how to run around outside?"
Li Xue watched Xia Weiwei walk towards the door, but she didn't chase after her. She just kept shouting, "Go, all of you go! If you're so capable, don't let any of you come back!"
Incidentally, she also overturned the entire table of food she had prepared.
Xiaoya was supposed to pick her up at 3 PM, but since she ran out like this, no one was there to meet her.
She didn't call Xiaoya to pick her up. She ran aimlessly, running and running until her limbs were weak and her calves ached, but she kept running.
Suddenly, she tripped and fell forward, her face scraping against the grass beside her. Grass blades got into her eyes, and the pain made her cry out.
"Is she alright? She sounds like she's in a lot of pain from crying."
"I don't know, but she looks so pitiful."
Xia Weiwei cried so hard that she lost all sense of direction and became oblivious to her surroundings.
"Young lady, are you alright?"
Xia Weiwei regained her senses. She had come out without a mask, and if she were recognized, she would be trending on social media within seconds.
Xia Weiwei covered her face, stood up, and shook her head, saying she was fine.
The girl who asked her pressed her for details, asking if she was really okay and whether she should call the police.
Xia Weiwei shook her head, thanked them for their concern, and turned to leave, but was stopped by another girl.
"Are you Xia Weiwei?"
"You really are Xia Weiwei!"
Ah, how did she recognize her?
Xia Weiwei denied it, but the girl reached out to grab her, so she quickly stepped back to create some distance.
“That’s Xia Weiwei.”
When pedestrians heard the name Xia Weiwei, eight out of ten stopped and looked up.
Who is it?
Where is Xia Weiwei?
Oh no, we'll be surrounded! Xia Weiwei peered through her fingers, searching for a way out, but the number of people around her kept increasing.
what to do!
Her eyes darted around rapidly, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead as a Bentley pulled up in front of her.
In the car, Lu Yanzhou looked at her with a smile: "Dare you get on?"
Xia Weiwei hesitated, while Lu Yanzhou shrugged, seemingly bored, and gestured for the driver to leave.
Oh, he really left.
Xia Weiwei gripped the bike frame firmly and kicked it.
After the car had driven some distance, she looked back and saw the person being flung around like a tiny ant, and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Just drop me off at the next intersection, thank you Mr. Lu."
You can't hit a smiling face, but unfortunately, she can't smile right now. If she's polite, he'll treat her better, right?
Lu Yanzhou leaned his head back on the sofa and closed his eyes.
Xia Weiwei waited for a long time, not knowing where the car had driven to, and unable to wait for the man's reply, she looked at Lu Yanzhou: "President Lu?"
President Lu remained unmoved, and Xia Weiwei grew anxious and reached out to touch Lu Yanzhou's arm.
Just as they were about to touch, the man moved his arm away.
"You actually took advantage of me."
Xia Weiwei: "..."
"Luckily, I collected it quickly."
Xia Weiwei: "..."
"Now that Mr. Lu is awake, let me get out of the car," Xia Weiwei said, trying to keep her tone calm.
Lu Yanzhou glanced at her, then looked out of the car.
Xia Weiwei stared at Lu Yanzhou for seven or eight seconds, then looked down and texted Xiaoya.
She didn't even know where the car was going, so how could she ask Xiaoya to pick her up?
"Then you should at least tell me where we're going?" Xia Weiwei asked.
"You dared to get in my car without knowing where you were going?"
Can we choose based on her situation just now?
Xia Weiwei looked aggrieved, her cheeks puffed out, her doe eyes filled with both anger and frustration.
The car finally stopped in front of a restaurant. Xia Weiwei watched Lu Yanzhou get out of the car and followed closely behind. Suddenly, the man turned around and put his arm across the car door.
She bumped right into the man's arms.
The man's strong muscles pressed against her face through his thin shirt, making her face flush.
Xia Weiwei: "?"
Lu Yanzhou raised an eyebrow, gesturing for her to look to his left rear.
Xia Weiwei looked over and saw a camera lens in the bushes.
"If you don't want to be photographed, come up with me."
The man pulled out a hat from somewhere, put it on her, and even pulled the brim down a bit.
Xia Weiwei nodded and followed Lu Yanzhou to the private room in the restaurant.
When the dishes were served, Xia Weiwei saw Lu Yanzhou start eating.
"Where are your guests or friends?"
Did I say I had guests and friends?
Xia Weiwei looked at the eight dishes on the table.
"You ate all this by yourself?"
"What's it to you?"
"I'm not short of money."
Xia Weiwei pouted, "Yes, yes, you are the young master of Hong Kong."
Xia Weiwei wanted to wait for Lu Yanzhou to finish eating so she could leave quickly, but Lu Yanzhou ate too slowly, taking five minutes to chew each bite.
"When can we leave?"
"We'll leave after we finish eating."
He's so slow; I wonder when he'll finish eating.
Just as she was worrying, Lu Yanzhou spoke up.
"If you're in a hurry, you can eat together."
Xia Weiwei didn't want to eat, but in order to leave as soon as possible, she picked up her chopsticks and took a piece of shrimp ball.
The lime and shrimp dish immediately whetted her appetite.
If nothing had gone wrong, she should be having her birthday dinner with her parents right now.
Xia Weiwei picked up another piece of crispy banana, which was delicious. Then she used a serving spoon to scoop up some tomato and beef brisket.
It's so fresh, and has a subtle tomato tartness.
It's the flavor she loves.
She, who never liked to eat, was actually eating with great relish. Xia Weiwei realized this and quickly looked at Lu Yanzhou, who was also eating and didn't even spare her a glance.
OK.
Xia Weiwei ate another piece of pork belly when the waiter knocked on the door.
"Sir, the restaurant is having a promotion today. Anyone who spends over three thousand will receive a free birthday cake."
The waiter stepped aside and pushed in a four-inch cake.
"Do you want some?" Lu Yanzhou asked her.
Today is her birthday, so we should eat something.
She thought of the cake that Li Xue had knocked over, and her good mood dampened again.
"Let her keep it and eat it."
"Today is the birthday of the person who celebrates."
Lu Yanzhou actually knew it was her birthday today!
Xia Weiwei was so shocked that she didn't even notice the cake being pushed over by the waiter.
"You're not just imagining that I bought this cake especially for you, are you?" Lu Yanzhou said with a hint of sarcasm.
Uh, Xia Weiwei snapped her attention back to reality; she really hadn't thought of that.
However, it's good that someone remembers her birthday.
Xia Weiwei thought of the messages from fans she saw when she woke up; everyone was wishing her a happy birthday.
Xia Weiwei picked up her knife and fork and noticed that the cake was unexpectedly exquisite.
The walls are pink and creamy, and the interior is made of some unknown material to represent a blue ocean, on which two swans are nestled together.
It's so exquisite, yet it's a free gift.
Could it really have been arranged secretly by Lu Yanzhou?
How could that be?
She shook her head to banish the terrifying thought, cut off a piece of cake, and pushed it in front of Lu Yanzhou.
"It's my birthday after all, so I'll share my good fortune with you." The girl smiled sweetly, her eyes no longer filled with melancholy.
Lu Yanzhou raised an eyebrow, and looking again, he saw that the girl had already started eating.
After lunch, Xia Weiwei followed behind Lu Yanzhou and saw Xiaoya say that she was going to pick up her medical report and might be a little late.
Ah, then where will she stay?
"Get in the car. Where are you going? I'll give you a ride."
"You can't meet up with someone for sex at home."
After Xia Weiwei finished speaking, the air became eerily quiet.
Three seconds later, Xia Weiwei realized what was happening.
"no......"
"Nothing, Xia Weiwei, don't forget, we're not friends with benefits, stop fantasizing about my body."
Xia Weiwei bit her tongue: "Who's fantasizing?"
"Oh?" The man moved closer, bending his upper body slightly.
Xia Weiwei noticed that the top two buttons of the man's shirt were not fastened properly, and she could also see the sculpted lines of his abdominal muscles.
"Who was it that said in bed that they love my body the most, and can't get enough of it?"
Xia Weiwei's face didn't react at this moment, but Lu Yanzhou noticed her gaze and said, "You little pervert."
Her face flushed red.
The man stood up straight and buttoned the top two buttons of his shirt.
Xia Weiwei: "..."
Xia Weiwei got into the car and was wondering where to go. With the sun shining on her body and having just finished eating, she couldn't stop feeling sleepy.
"Lu Yanzhou, I'll sleep in your car for a while."
Lu Yanzhou simply replied to a message and looked over; the girl was already asleep.
Whenever she saw him, she either wanted to sleep with him or just wanted to sleep with him.
The air inside the car flowed calmly. He looked away and carefully opened her right hand.
A red mark suddenly appeared on it.
It was something she poked herself with her fingertip when Li Xue was talking to her.
It's my birthday, so why am I even less happy than usual?
Lu Yanzhou sighed and took out the first-aid kit that was always kept in the carriage.
There were cotton swabs and iodine in the box. The man used the iodine-soaked cotton swabs to wipe the girl's palms.
"You can't go there."
"I'm here to find my home..."
Lu Yanzhou was wiping the first-aid kit away when he heard arguing outside and opened the car door.
"Keep your voice down, she's still sleeping."
Xiaoya was so surprised when she saw Lu Yanzhou that she couldn't speak. Then she saw the car door closing and Xia Weiwei sleeping.
Weiwei actually managed to fall asleep in Lu Yanzhou's car.
Could Lu Yanzhou have poisoned Weiwei?
Xiaoya was terrified. She slipped and spilled the medical exam results she was carrying from her bag.
not good!
Xiaoya quickly picked them up, but suddenly there was one she didn't pick up.
She muttered something strange and looked over. It was Weiwei's pregnancy test report, but the report was being stepped on by a black, thin-soled, red-bottomed leather shoe.
Xiaoya: "..."
When Xiaoya saw Lu Yanzhou bend down to pick up the report, she acted first, but Lu Yanzhou still managed to pick it up.
The embryo is about three weeks old.
Lu Yanzhou saw the line of words clearly, and his gaze fell on the sleeping girl through the car window.
She is pregnant.
They were pregnant with their child.
A note from the author:
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Are there any babies getting intravenous nutrition? I'd love to know! [starry-eyed][starry-eyed]
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