Chapter 87 Preparing for a global live broadcast, to confess my feelings.
night.
Sheng Family Villa, Haicheng.
The restaurant was brightly lit, and the long tables were laden with sumptuous dishes, filling the air with their aroma.
Gu Xingnian placed a piece of meat on Qingning's plate next to her, then looked up at Madam Sheng, who was sitting at the head of the table, and said gently:
“Godmother, I want Qingning to rest at home for a while. Once her throat is better, I will arrange accommodation for her.”
Mrs. Sheng smiled kindly: "Don't talk about arrangements. She's destined to come to our Sheng family, so she's our daughter. Don't worry, we won't mistreat her."
Mr. Sheng nodded, looked at Qingning, and asked with concern, "Niannian, is this child's voice... congenital?"
Gu Xingnian shook her head and explained softly, "I checked her vocal cords, and there was no organic damage. It should be... something that triggered her, a psychological reason that caused her aphasia."
"Oh, that's good, that's good." Mr. Sheng breathed a sigh of relief. "What a beautiful little girl. It would be such a pity if she couldn't speak."
As he spoke, he picked up a tempting-looking chicken leg and put it into Qingning's bowl. "Qingning, eat more. Treat yourself like you're at home. You're too thin!"
Qingning looked at Sheng's father gratefully, then gestured with her hands and made "ah ah" sounds, as if trying to express something.
Unfortunately, none of the people present knew sign language.
Mrs. Sheng watched anxiously, saying, "Oh dear, what is this child saying? I need to quickly invite a sign language teacher back tomorrow to teach everyone."
Mr. Sheng chuckled and guessed, "He'll probably say thank you, or that he's very happy."
Sheng Weiwei, who had been engrossed in her meal, suddenly looked up and uttered a shocking statement:
"She said she wanted you to peel shrimp for her, a whole plateful!"
Everyone was speechless.
As night deepened, Fu Beichen's car was parked outside the Sheng family villa.
He got out of the car, lit a cigarette, and then rang the doorbell.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Fu, the young ladies are all asleep. It's past ten o'clock, and the master doesn't allow guests to be received." The Sheng family's butler directly refused him.
Fu Beichen's eyes were deep. He had been in a car accident, and this little thing didn't even bother to check on him.
It seems she truly has a heart of stone!
The truth is, Lin Qi's call was forwarded to Lu's voicemail, so how could Lu Lie possibly let Gu Xingnian know about it?
Fu Beichen took out his phone and dialed that familiar number.
No one answered the phone.
I dialed again. Still no answer.
very good.
She won't even answer the phone anymore.
He drove away, the tires screeching against the ground with a dull thud.
The next day, Fu Beichen went directly to the Lu Group.
The receptionist tried to stop him, but was intimidated by his imposing aura.
He barged into the president's office.
Lu Lie was sitting behind his desk when he saw him, raising an eyebrow without any surprise.
"Mr. Fu, what brings you here?" Lu Lie put down the documents in his hand.
"Where is Gu Xingnian?" Fu Beichen asked bluntly.
"Niannian?" Lu Lie shrugged. "She's not at the company."
"Where did she go?" Fu Beichen took a step closer.
“President Fu, this is Niannian’s private matter. I don’t think I have an obligation to report it to you, do I?” Lu Lie leaned back in his chair, relaxed, but his words were barbed.
“Make her come out to see me.” Fu Beichen stared at him.
"I already said, he's not here." Lu Lie shrugged. "If President Fu has nothing else to do, you can go downstairs to the coffee shop, or I can have my secretary see him out?"
Fu Beichen didn't move. The two men faced off, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder.
In the end, Fu Beichen turned and left.
He could feel Lu Lie's scrutinizing and slightly mocking gaze fixed on his back.
Over the next few days, Fu Beichen tried every method imaginable.
I haven't seen Gu Xingnian at all, and my messages have gone unanswered.
It's as if Gu Xingnian has completely evaporated from his world.
No.
It's not evaporation.
She took the initiative to cut off all contact.
This realization fueled the nameless anger burning within Fu Beichen.
He stood in front of the office's huge floor-to-ceiling window, a cigarette between his fingers.
The smoke obscured his expression.
His gaze passed over the rows of tall buildings and landed on that small, yet incredibly familiar balcony in the distance.
Where is she? Why is she hiding from him? Is it because his impulsiveness offended her that night?
A sense of irritability gnawed at his nerves like ants.
He took a deep drag on his cigarette, then crushed the butt in the ashtray with such force that it seemed he wanted to shatter it.
"Knock knock knock".
A knock came at the door.
"Go in." Fu Beichen's voice was icy cold.
Lin Qi pushed open the door and carefully observed the boss's expression.
Yes, it really is the calm before the storm.
“President Fu.” Lin Qi stopped.
Fu Beichen didn't turn around; he continued looking out the window.
"Speak." One word, concise and cold.
Lin Qi composed himself and said, "Tomorrow is the official opening day of Xingyu Restaurant. The grand ceremony has been arranged. If we still can't find a wife, then..."
Fu Beichen didn't react.
Lynch continued, "And tomorrow... is also your wife's birthday."
Fu Beichen's back stiffened for a moment.
Birthday?
He actually forgot about that!
Seeing that his boss had reacted, Lin Qi quickly pressed his advantage: "President Fu, I think this is a good opportunity."
Fu Beichen finally turned around, his face expressionless: "What opportunity?"
"Give your wife a surprise!" Lin Qi's voice became excited. "Just think, Xingyu is decorated so beautifully. If she knew that this restaurant was a gift from you, she would be so happy! You can just show up there and give her a grand confession, or... an apology! Let everyone witness your sincerity, and then arrange a global live broadcast. It's absolutely brilliant!"
Fu Beichen frowned.
A global live stream? A confession of love?
It sounds like a joke; he can't even see anyone now.
Seeing that he remained unmoved, Lin Qi quickly unleashed his trump card:
"Mr. Fu, haven't you already remembered things from your childhood? Your wife will definitely be very excited if she finds out!"
Things from my childhood...
Fu Beichen's eyes finally moved.
Yes! He remembered everything. When the time comes, if he calls out "Xing'er" to her at the scene, will it move her to tears?
He made her chase him for 12 years; it's time to give her an answer!
From then on, he would make her stop and go after her himself!
He looked at Lin Qi, and the coldness in his eyes seemed to melt a little, revealing a faint light.
“Global live stream?” he repeated, as if assessing the feasibility of the proposal.
"Yes! The bigger the better! Let everyone see your sincerity!" Lin Qi nodded vigorously. "Then, under the spotlight, even if Madam wants to refuse, she'll have to think twice! The next day, the Fu family will issue another statement saying that you are going to remarry Madam, and from then on, Lu Lie will be out of the picture. This is called burning your bridges, or... a desperate counterattack!"
Fu Beichen remained silent for a few seconds.
He needed an opportunity, a chance to make her stop and listen to him.
Since she chose to avoid him, he would force her into a corner where she had nowhere to hide.
"Go and do it," Fu Beichen finally spoke, his voice carrying an undeniable determination. "Make it a grand affair."
Lin Qi's eyes lit up: "Alright! Mr. Fu, just you wait and see!"
"Wait a minute," Fu Beichen called out to him.
"Go to the bank and withdraw that [Angel's Heart], we need it tomorrow!"
Lin Qi: "..."
He wondered if he had misheard. Lin Qi swallowed hard, suppressing his shock.
[Angel Heart]?
That pink diamond ring that the boss bought for a staggering 1 billion at an auction in Country F two years ago?
A whopping 33 carats! Symbolizing three lifetimes, as big as a pigeon egg!
After I took the photos, they were locked in a top-of-the-line safe at the bank and never saw the light of day.
The boss wants to withdraw it now? For tomorrow?
Lynch's heart skipped a beat.
The boss is being incredibly generous!
"Yes, Mr. Fu! I'll take care of it right away!"
Lin Qi turned around and quickly left the office, his steps a little unsteady.
Fu Beichen was the only one left in the office, and his brows relaxed considerably!
Gu Xingnian.
tomorrow.
He wanted to see where she could hide!
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