Chapter 187 The Bai Family Has Arrived
She paused, her gaze falling on Fu Beichen's handsome features.
"Fu Beichen, do you like children?"
Fu Beichen's whole body lit up, his eyes overflowing with surprise. He grabbed her hand, his voice trembling.
"You're willing... to have my child?"
Looking at him like this, she felt a lump in her throat and nodded.
Fu Beichen's chest heaved, and he was so excited that he wanted to pull her into his arms.
"Knock knock".
The sudden knocking made Gu Xingnian's heart skip a beat.
Like a startled rabbit, she nervously pushed Fu Beichen out the door.
"Hurry up and jump!"
Fu Beichen's face instantly darkened.
Isn't this woman afraid he'll jump off and die?
He hooked his long arm around the person and pulled them back, then kissed their slightly parted lips hard before letting go and nimbly flipping over and leaping down.
Gu Xingnian was terrified and leaned her whole body out.
"Nian Nian".
Outside the door, Sheng's father's voice could already be heard.
"They're here."
Gu Xingnian breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him land steadily and wave to her. She then quickly ran to open the door.
Sheng Chengjun carried a bowl of soup into the house.
"Why is your face so red? Do you have a fever?"
He reached out and touched the temperature of her forehead with the back of his hand; thankfully, it wasn't hot.
Gu Xingnian pulled his hand down, her eyes darting away.
"I was sleeping under the covers just now."
He smiled.
"It's just like when I was a kid, the heating's on, isn't it?"
She changed the subject, "Dad, what's this?"
Sheng Chengjun handed her the bowl.
"I specially asked a nutritionist to prepare this blood-nourishing soup for you. It's safe to drink during pregnancy. Drink it now before you go to sleep."
"Thank you, Dad."
Gu Xingnian took it, picked it up and slowly drank it. The soup was warm and sweet, not unpleasant to drink.
Looking at her obedient appearance, Sheng Chengjun asked again.
"Are you planning to forgive that kid?"
She paused in her soup-drinking motion, remained silent for a few seconds, and then spoke softly.
“I plan to tell him about the child. I hope... to walk this path together with him.”
Mr. Sheng also fell silent.
A few seconds later, he sighed.
“Then follow your heart. I’ll talk to your mother about it.”
He patted his daughter on the shoulder.
"Anyway, as long as you feel happy, that's all that matters."
Gu Xingnian's eyes welled up with tears. "Thank you, Dad."
Sheng Chengjun smiled, his tone filled with relief.
"As the saying goes, a prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold. Finish your drink obediently and go to bed early."
After saying that, he walked out.
She nodded, finished her soup, and walked to the balcony.
The night was deep, and Fu Beichen was no longer seen downstairs.
The phone screen lit up; it was a message from him.
What you owe me, you'll have to pay back later.
She looked at the words and couldn't help but smile, but she didn't reply.
The night sky was cloudless, and the stars were very bright.
The next day, Gu Xingnian went directly to the laboratory after mentioning the Fu family.
She needs to make that reagent as soon as possible; she has tried many times before, but the results have never been ideal.
She changed into a white coat and gave instructions to Lin Qi.
"Go and fetch Dr. Ling. I want to discuss the reagents with him."
She emphasized that sentence.
"This is official business."
Lin Qi immediately nodded and left, quickly making a phone call to Fu Beichen.
On the other end of the phone, Fu Beichen was silent for a few seconds before saying only two words.
"Can."
A short while later, Lin Qi brought Ling Zhong to the laboratory.
Gu Xingnian didn't waste any words and directly explained the current bottleneck in the reagents to him, and then said, "I want a vial of blood from a patient for comparison."
Ling Zhong readily agreed, "Okay, I'll have someone prepare it."
Gu Xingnian handed him one of the ingredients that required precise proportions.
"I can't touch this right now; I'm afraid I'll need you to be my assistant."
A hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, then he nodded.
"That would be my honor."
So the two of them sat down at the control panel and began to carefully mix the ingredients.
The laboratory was large, and apart from them, the outer work area was temporarily empty and quiet.
The only sounds in the air were the faint clinking of glassware and the hushed conversation between Gu Xingnian and Ling Zhong.
Ling Zhong secretly watched her work several times, and N Goddess was different from what he had imagined.
Lynch stood guard outside like a dutiful doorman.
She kept busy, bringing in cups of hot tea and plates of delicate pastries.
When Gu Xingnian finished adjusting a phase and was about to go to the restroom, she was completely stunned.
The outer work area, which was empty just moments ago, is now packed with over thirty people.
There were clerks typing on keyboards, cleaners wiping tables repeatedly with rags, uncles trimming green plants to their bare ends, and people standing in front of the photocopier constantly printing white paper... Everyone was busy and having a great time, creating a lively atmosphere.
Lin Qi quickly ran over to explain.
"Madam, the heating in the office area downstairs is broken, so we're temporarily using it here."
Gu Xingnian nodded without saying anything.
Around noon, Fu Beichen appeared at the laboratory entrance.
He was wearing a dark gray suit today, and his tall and imposing figure exuded an aura of imperial authority.
He walked straight in, ignoring everyone else, and pulled Gu Xingnian into his arms before looking at Ling Zhong and saying.
"Dr. Ling, I acted impulsively earlier, I'm really sorry. If you don't mind, let's have lunch together."
Ling Zhong considered for two seconds, then nodded.
"Then I shall respectfully comply."
The group arrived at the "Jinse" private room.
Lin Qi quickly ordered a table full of dishes and even sobered up.
Fu Beichen immediately raised his glass.
"Dr. Ling, I hope you won't take the unpleasantness from last time to heart. I'll punish myself with three drinks."
Ling Zhong quickly raised his cup.
"Mr. Fu, you're too kind. We've become friends through a misunderstanding."
Lin Qi quickly ran over to pour the wine. As he got closer, he caught a glimpse of a tiny black mole behind Ling Chong's left ear out of the corner of his eye, and his heart skipped a beat.
At the dinner table, Fu Beichen naturally put food into Gu Xingnian's bowl.
"Eat more, this orange ribs is your favorite."
Gu Xingnian nodded, picked it up and took a bite. It tasted good, but it didn't feel as good as what the chef at the old house made.
Fu Beichen then shifted the topic to Ling Zhong.
"Dr. Ling is such a young doctor to have become a renowned cardiologist; he's truly a rare talent. I've heard that Dr. Ling has a special case in the capital. I know quite a few people there, and I'm always ready to help if needed."
Ling Zhong was startled, then smiled.
"Then I would like to thank President Fu first. He is a highly respected elderly gentleman who is waiting to undergo heart surgery, but due to his special physical condition, he is waiting for Miss Gu's reagent. Thank you for your kind assistance, Miss Gu."
He nodded to Gu Xingnian and continued speaking.
"But the patient is already 70 years old. His son and daughter-in-law passed away a long time ago. He also had a granddaughter, but she was lost when she was a child. The old man's life has really been difficult."
"Bang!"
Suddenly, the ribs on Gu Xingnian's chopsticks fell off and hit the bone plate with a crisp sound, startling everyone at the table.
She quickly said, "I'm sorry."
Fu Beichen smiled, picked up a tissue, and gently wiped away a drop of soy sauce that had splashed on the back of her hand.
His voice was so gentle it could melt your heart, “Eat slowly, drink some soup first to warm your stomach.”
As he spoke, he casually ladled half a bowl of the newly served soup for her.
By the end of the meal, two bottles of red wine had been emptied without anyone noticing.
Ling Zhong was clearly a bit drunk; his speech was slurred.
"Mr. Fu, thank you for your hospitality. We'll drink again next time... next time."
Lin Qi quickly stepped forward to support him, "Dr. Ling, I'll take you home."
Fu Beichen seemed to have gotten a little drunk as well, and his body swayed slightly as he walked.
Gu Xingnian helped him walk out, and it took her a lot of effort to get him into the car.
The car door had just closed.
He pressed his entire weight down on her, and without saying a word, he hugged her and showered her with passionate kisses.
His breath smelled faintly of alcohol, but his kiss was passionate and domineering.
Gu Xingnian finally managed to push him away, but as soon as she sat down, he pulled her into his arms again.
He held her tightly, his chin resting on the top of her head, his deep voice slightly hoarse.
"Don't move, let me hold you for a while."
His large hand covered her small hand, he held her tightly, then leaned back in the soft chair and closed his eyes to rest.
Gu Xingnian looked at his face, which was so close to hers, his long eyelashes casting a shadow under his eyes.
She originally wanted to tell him about the child.
But looking at him now, even if I told him, he probably wouldn't remember.
So she swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
The afternoon sun lazily streamed into Fu Beichen's office.
Lin Qi pushed open the door and immediately saw Fu Beichen sitting behind his desk, his fingers flying across the keyboard, his expression focused, showing no sign of drunkenness.
Was he being manipulated by his boss?
Lin Qi quickly went over and reported in a low voice.
"President Fu, that Dr. Ling is indeed suspicious."
"When I took him home at noon, I tested him. He doesn't know kung fu and was injured. The wound was quite big, but he was getting stitches. Surprisingly, he didn't need anesthesia. He endured the pain. I suspect he was also allergic to anesthesia."
Fu Beichen stopped what he was doing, his dark eyes filled with coldness.
Lin Qi continued, "It is now basically certain that he deliberately misled the Bai family into recognizing their daughter, and that he approached the wife with a specific purpose."
Fu Beichen raised his chin, indicating that he understood.
"Find out who's behind him and all the connections around him. Focus on his relationship with the Bai family."
"yes."
Lin Qi nodded, turned around and walked out.
As dusk falls, the city lights begin to illuminate the scene.
Fu Beichen packed his things in a good mood, preparing to take Gu Xingnian back to the Royal Garden.
Having a baby is a must now be put on the agenda.
But as soon as he got downstairs, he saw the Sheng family's car speeding away, and in the blink of an eye through the car window was the little girl he had been longing for.
Fu Beichen's face turned green on the spot.
Were the Sheng family bandits in their past lives, robbing people every day?
Unbeknownst to him, the atmosphere at the Sheng family home was currently quite lively.
Two distinguished guests were present at the dining table.
Madam Bai, accompanied by her son Bai Yu, personally paid a visit.
Madam Bai was overjoyed to learn that her son, who had been clueless for thirty years, had taken a liking to the eldest daughter of the Sheng family. She immediately had lavish gifts prepared and rushed over.
Looking at Bai Yu in front of her, Sheng Ma Gu Mingxi thought to herself, "Wow!"
With broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and handsome features, his well-tailored bespoke suit accentuated his noble and aristocratic air.
With his looks and family background, he's practically a chosen one straight out of a novel.
She couldn't help but glance at Sheng's father beside her. Sigh, she regretted marrying so early.
Sheng's mother's face was full of smiles.
"Madam Bai, what brings you to Haicheng all of a sudden? You didn't even tell me beforehand so I could have prepared a welcome banquet for you."
Madam Bai, Zhuang Linyue, is very well-preserved, and her smile is both gentle and elegant.
"Madam Sheng, you are too kind. I was being presumptuous."
“Our son, Ayu, isn’t home often, so I brought him here to visit.”
As she spoke, her gaze fell on Sheng Weiwei.
"This must be Miss Sheng, right? She is indeed stunningly beautiful. Like mother, like daughter."
Sheng's mother was overjoyed.
“My eldest daughter is a bit willful and we spoiled her.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Xingnian walked in from outside the door.
She paused for a moment when she saw the room full of people, then obediently walked to the dining table and sat down.
When she saw Mrs. Bai across from her, her eyes lit up instantly.
"Madam Bai."
Zhuang Linyue was also very surprised. Wasn't this the girl she had seen at the club yesterday?
"You are... the second young lady of the Sheng family?"
Mrs. Sheng explained with a smile, "Niannian is my adopted daughter. I raised her by my side since she was a child, and she takes my surname, Gu."
Zhuang Linyue suddenly realized.
"So that's how it is. Madam Sheng is truly blessed to have three daughters, each of whom is so outstanding."
She smiled politely, but the atmosphere at the table became somewhat awkward.
Everyone's gaze unconsciously lingered on Madam Bai and Gu Xingnian's faces.
Their eyebrows, their expressions, even their aloof temperament—they were practically identical.
They look so alike.
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