Chapter 225 Your Life, I Will No Longer Participate
Huo Shenyuan's heart skipped a beat. Oh no, the Ferris wheel is malfunctioning?
He looked at the girl huddled on the ground, shivering, and without thinking, quickly took off his coat, wrapped it tightly around her little head, and then pulled her into his arms.
Her cheeks were forced against his chest, completely sealed, and she could no longer see any light from the outside.
His strong heartbeat traveled steadily through the thin shirt to her ears.
He patted her back gently, one pat at a time.
"Baby, don't be afraid, I'm here, don't be scared."
He was filled with regret; he shouldn't have brought her to such a high place.
In the absolute darkness and in the familiar embrace, Qingning slowly calmed down and stopped crying.
But her small hands gripped his clothes tightly around his waist, her knuckles turning white.
"Don't be afraid, baby, we'll be down soon," Huo Shenyuan whispered in her ear.
Qingning's emotions gradually calmed down.
Just then, without warning, the Ferris wheel began to slowly turn again.
They descended slowly and safely.
The staff downstairs were in a panic, while the engineer, sweating profusely, checked the equipment again and again.
"That's strange. All the equipment is working properly, so why did it suddenly stop for two minutes?"
As soon as the Ferris wheel landed, Huo Shenyuan immediately carried Qingning out, his coat still covering her head completely.
He walked straight through the crowd and carried her into the car.
Only after closing the car door and blocking all view did he dare to remove his clothes.
"Qingning, we're home now, everything's alright."
The girl's face was pale, with tear stains still clinging to it, which made his heart clench.
“I’m sorry,” he said, filled with self-reproach, “I didn’t know you were afraid of heights, I’m so sorry.”
He gently rubbed her head, as if she were his most precious treasure.
Qingning recovered and gestured to him.
I'm fine now, you don't need to blame yourself.
Huo Shenyuan looked at her, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Did you... speak just now?"
Qingning was stunned, and then she shook her head firmly.
Huo Shenyuan sighed.
It seems he was too nervous and was hallucinating.
She gestured again.
I want to eat candy.
"Okay, have some candy."
Huo Shenyuan immediately took out her favorite milk candy from his pocket, skillfully unwrapped it, and put it into her little mouth.
Her cheeks immediately puffed out a little, and her eyes looked adorable, like a little hamster stealing food.
Looking at her adorable appearance, he couldn't help but ask, "Is it sweet?"
She nodded vigorously.
"I'll try it."
The man's deep voice was seductive. He pulled her into his arms and lowered his head to kiss her lips.
Qingning's eyes widened instantly, but she didn't seem as resistant to him as before.
She knew she still liked him.
The rich, milky aroma melted between their lips and teeth, cloyingly sweet.
She didn't push him away; instead, she earnestly and diligently protected her candy with the tip of her tongue, afraid that this big bad guy would snatch it away.
...
The next morning, Fu Beichen woke up; his fever had subsided.
He stood on the spacious balcony, the morning breeze lifting a corner of his bathrobe and revealing the shapely lines of his calves.
He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and the pungent smoke choked his lungs, but couldn't suppress the dull pain in his chest.
Before me stretched a wide view of the river, its waters surging. On the opposite bank, the skyscrapers of the Fu Group stood tall in the morning light, cold yet proud.
He bought this place because he was drawn to the scenery.
But now, he longs for a different view.
Imagine her standing in their home, wearing an apron, busy in the open kitchen, the aroma of food wafting out, smiling as she waits for him to come home.
How happy that would be.
But what did he do back then?
He only let her stay here for one night.
That night, he acted like a madman out of control and took her body.
He clearly remembered that she cried beneath him, her soft voice crying out in pain, begging him to stop.
But he didn't.
He was blinded by possessiveness and showed no mercy to women, only caring about taking what he could by force.
The next day, he even had Lin Qi come over and take her home.
Furthermore, he personally ordered that she must never set foot in this place again.
How painful and desperate must she have been at that moment?
Thinking of this, Fu Beichen felt as if his heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, the pain making it hard for him to breathe.
Now, even if he begs her to come and stay, she will never come.
He deserves to die.
It was he who pushed her away, causing her to miss out on so many years of her life.
It even caused her to lose two children.
"Smack!"
A crisp sound.
He raised his hand and slapped himself hard across the face. The force was so great that a clear red five-finger mark instantly appeared on his handsome face, burning with pain.
Nine o'clock sharp.
Fu Beichen appeared on time in the company's top-floor office, dressed in a sharp black suit that made him look cold and abstinent, but the red mark on his cheek could not be hidden.
When Lin Qi brought in the coffee, he could see it clearly, but he didn't dare to ask.
Fu Beichen turned on his computer, and a deluge of news popped up instantly.
The Mu family has been completely exposed.
Hundreds of partner hospitals abroad were in chaos, with patients' families surrounding and protesting, and the situation was completely out of control.
The overwhelming flood of public opinion has breached all the dams, and the crisis management team has declared that it is beyond saving.
Public anger was completely ignited, and the hashtag #Mu'sHeartlessMerchant# became a trending topic on social media worldwide.
They were faced with only two paths.
Alternatively, they could obediently refund patients who have already paid and then hold a global press conference to publicly apologize.
Alternatively, they can wait to be forcibly delisted and disappear forever.
I believe that Mu's stock price will plummet tomorrow.
But the matter did not end there.
Some extreme haters directly targeted N God.
[What good can N God be, given that they're partnering with a trash company like the Mu family? They're all in cahoots!]
That so-called cardiovascular miracle drug seems to be just a gimmick to make money. Who would dare use it? What if someone dies from it?
[Get out of the medical field, N! Stop harming people!]
As a result, N's die-hard fans couldn't sit still and immediately launched a fierce attack on the haters.
The comments section was ablaze with conflict.
Fu's public opinion monitoring system is currently summarizing all negative terms related to N God on Fu Beichen's screen in real time.
His gaze grew colder and colder, and the atmosphere around him became frighteningly oppressive.
He would never allow anyone to use such filthy words to harm her in the slightest.
Fu Beichen must personally oversee this move.
Around 10 a.m., Gu Xingnian's phone screen lit up, and the caller ID showed "Lin Qi".
Gu Xingnian swiped to answer the call.
Lin Qi's respectful voice came through, "Madam, Mr. Fu would like to talk to you about the hot topic online."
He paused, then emphasized, "President Fu said that if public opinion continues to escalate, it may affect the stock prices of Fu's and Qingniao."
Gu Xingnian had already figured things out as soon as she hung up Xia Yuan's call.
Back when she was on Ming Island, she knew nothing about anything the Mu family had announced, yet now she was forced to bear the blame.
Xia Yuan's suggestion was straightforward: Qingniao should issue a statement and completely sever ties with the Mu family.
In any case, Mu's actions had nothing to do with God N, and that potion was not authorized by God N himself.
Cut the Gordian knot.
But she didn't agree immediately.
If she does this, it will be tantamount to kicking someone when they're down, and the Mu family will have no chance of recovering.
As for how Mu Yanchen obtained the formula, Fu Beichen himself has to explain that to her.
Once her thoughts were settled, Gu Xingnian went downstairs and got into the car that Lin Qi was already waiting for.
The car wound its way along the serpentine mountain road, the highest mountain in Haicheng. Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of a vegetarian restaurant.
The restaurant is nestled in the woods, with a simple and serene environment that exudes a Zen-like atmosphere.
She was led to a private room, where Fu Beichen was already seated.
A short while later, the waiter started serving the dishes.
The dishes were served one after another, so exquisitely presented that they looked more like works of art than food.
A spinach dumpling, with a river scene outlined in sauce underneath, transforms the dumpling into a green boat floating on the river.
Two pieces of osmanthus cake were drawn as the wheels of a car, with a few strokes of the car body next to them, making it very lifelike.
A few green vegetables were arranged to resemble a pine tree in a landscape painting.
Each dish was so beautiful that you almost didn't want to pick up your chopsticks.
"Try it."
Fu Beichen smiled when he saw the amazement in her eyes.
It seems she likes it very much.
Gu Xingnian looked up at him. On his handsome face, a red mark had not completely faded, as if he had been slapped.
But she didn't ask.
"This dish is so thoughtfully prepared; they didn't want to ruin its beauty at all," she exclaimed sincerely.
Fu Beichen picked up the serving chopsticks and put the small boat, the wheels, and the pine tree into her bowl.
"If you don't eat it soon, we'll have to return the dish." He curled his lips into a slightly sarcastic smile. "The owner will probably be crying."
The waiters kept bringing "beautiful scenery" to the table.
Vast flower fields, magnificent architecture, a breathtaking sunrise over the sea, and a childlike scene of rabbits pulling up carrots...
The variety is dazzling, it's so beautiful.
She picked up her chopsticks, carefully took a bite, and her eyes lit up instantly.
Not only was the painting done with care, but the cooking was equally meticulous, resulting in an exceptionally delicious dish.
Seeing that she was eating with relish, Fu Beichen kept putting food into her bowl, his eyes never leaving her with a smile.
The two had almost finished eating, and the heat on the table gradually dissipated, causing the atmosphere to quiet down.
Gu Xingnian put down her chopsticks, wiped her mouth, and looked up to look directly at him.
"You orchestrated this whole scheme of the Mu family, didn't you?"
Her voice was soft, yet every word was clear.
Fu Beichen's action of picking up food froze in mid-air.
He put down his chopsticks and looked at her intently, without any attempt to hide his feelings.
“I gave him a good hand, but he played it terribly.”
His voice was calm and cold.
"If it weren't for his greed, hoarding those expensive drugs and deceiving consumers, things wouldn't be like this today. N God's cardiovascular reagent could have brought him endless wealth, but now? The public has begun to boycott all of Mu's new drugs, and they're even smearing N God along with them."
"It was he who turned the diamond into an egg with his own hands."
Gu Xingnian fell silent.
Fu Beichen was telling the truth. This time it was indeed Mu Yanchen's own problem. He was a businessman at heart, blinded by greed.
Fu Beichen spoke again, "Qingniao has wanted to step in to protect your reputation for a long time, but I've been holding them back, waiting for you to come back and make your own decision."
He looked at her and asked slowly.
Tell me, what do you want to do?
Gu Xingnian looked at him. He seemed to be generously handing the choice to her, but she knew exactly what was going on.
He had planned everything out long ago.
She suddenly smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.
“Fu Beichen, you’re not waiting for me to come back and make a decision, you’re waiting for his hospital to explode so you can deal with him thoroughly, right?”
Fu Beichen smiled as well, making no attempt to conceal her insight.
This girl is getting smarter and smarter.
He leaned forward slightly, staring into her eyes. "What, you can't bear it? You want to save him?"
Gu Xingnian rolled her eyes at him, her tone full of sarcasm, "President Fu, you used my things as bait, and now you want me to clean up the mess myself?"
"That's quite a clever plan."
Fu Beichen suppressed his smile, and his tone became serious.
"As long as you promise me that you won't meet with him in private or interfere in this matter, I will stop targeting him."
"Of course, he has to pay the price this time. He must give all consumers a satisfactory compensation and the public a sincere apology."
His voice softened again, and his gaze fell on her slightly pale face.
"All you need to do right now is get your health back; that's more important than anything else."
Gu Xingnian's heart sank.
"Okay, I'll leave it for now."
She paused for a moment, then warned him, word by word.
"But next time, don't use my things as bait."
He smiled, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Okay, I promise you. From now on, whatever I do, I'll ask for your opinion first, okay?"
The change in art style was too sudden, and Gu Xingnian was a little unaccustomed to it.
He added, "I will absolutely not allow anyone to damage N God's reputation. Bluebird doesn't need to get involved in this matter; I'll handle it. Leave everything to me, okay?"
"Okay." She nodded.
She didn't have the energy to deal with these trivial matters.
If Qingniao really gets involved, it would be a clear official endorsement, a case of kicking someone when they're down.
That wasn't the ending she wanted to see.
I just hope that Mu Yanchen can pull back from the brink.
She picked up the cup, took a sip of warm water, and then put it down.
"I'm full, please take me home."
Fu Beichen stood up, walked around the table to her side, and naturally took her hand.
He leaned close to her ear and whispered mysteriously, "I'll take you somewhere."
"I don't want to go, I want to go back." Gu Xingnian tried to pull her hand away.
He held her even tighter, brooking no refusal, and led her out in a very domineering manner.
He led her through a winding path behind the restaurant, slowly heading towards the back of the mountain.
Finally, they stopped at the edge of a cliff.
Looking down, one sees a slowly flowing sea of clouds.
The rising mist was dreamlike and magnificent, leaving one speechless.
The entire city was buried under the clouds, except for the tallest building in the distance, which stood out like a mirage amidst the clouds.
The four large characters "Fu's Group" on the rooftop gleamed in the sunlight.
Gu Xingnian's eyes lit up, reflecting a pure white light, and she was so shocked that she couldn't speak.
Fu Beichen looked at her, his eyes filled with deep affection.
“I stumbled upon this place when I was in high school. Later, after returning to China, I bought the land.”
He pointed to the Fu Building in the distance, "They even specially built the Fu Building to be over eighty stories high."
He turned back and looked at her intently.
"This landscape was once mine alone, but from now on, it belongs to you too."
"For the rest of my life, I only want to watch the flowers bloom and fade in the courtyard with you, and gaze at the clouds drifting in the sky."
She remained unmoved, her tone icy, "Fu Beichen, I don't want to be a part of your life anymore!"
Fu Beichen felt a tightness in his chest...
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