Chapter 150 The Helping Doctoral Team Arrives
Her eyes welled up with tears, and after a long silence, she finally answered, "Fu Beichen, I will give you my answer on your birthday."
He paused for a moment, his eyes filled with unconcealed disappointment.
"Okay." He nodded.
He knew that she hoped he could get over this hurdle.
But he wasn't sure if he would be lucky enough to live to see that day.
"Fu Beichen, you will definitely wait until that day." Her tone was firm. "Promise me, don't give up."
Her voice was soft, yet it carried a resilient strength.
"I'll try!" His voice was hoarse, and his cold eyes blinked with a white light.
He gently pulled her hand away, turned around and walked towards the main house; he was in a terrible state.
Or perhaps, he just wanted to escape this place and hide where she couldn't see him.
Gu Xingnian wiped the blood from her palm with a tissue, then forked a piece of cake and put it in her mouth. She chewed it, and it tasted bitter... but she swallowed it and continued to put more cakes in her mouth.
Until tears welled up in her eyes.
She looked up, breathing heavily, but there wasn't a single star in the sky; the entire night sky was dark and gloomy.
She firmly believed that his dark night would eventually pass.
The next morning.
Gu Xingnian came downstairs dressed casually, her long hair loosely draped over her shoulders, exuding a lazy air.
Inside the restaurant, the servants had already placed the exquisite breakfast dishes one by one on the long dining table, filling the air with their aroma.
However, the dining table was empty; neither Fu Beichen nor Lin Qi were there.
Just as she was wondering, she heard hurried footsteps coming from the stairs.
Lin Qi rushed downstairs, his forehead beaded with sweat, his expression revealing his panic.
"Madam!" His voice trembled slightly, "You must go and see Mr. Fu!"
He paused, then added with difficulty, "But you...you must be mentally prepared."
Gu Xingnian's heart tightened suddenly, as if it had been gripped by an invisible hand.
"What's wrong?" Her voice was a little tight. Without thinking too much, she quickly walked upstairs.
Fu Beichen stood at the end of the second-floor corridor, his back to the morning light, radiating a low-pressure aura that kept strangers at bay.
He was wearing a dark silk robe with the collar slightly open, revealing his well-defined collarbone, but his handsome face was so gloomy it looked like it could drip water.
It was as if someone had just thrown a huge tantrum, and a lingering sense of irritability still hung in the air.
Gu Xingnian walked over quietly, trying to make her voice sound calm and gentle, "Fu Beichen, what's wrong?"
She reached out to take his hand, saying, "I'll go downstairs with you to have breakfast."
"Madam, don't touch him!" Lin Qi shouted from behind, his voice filled with fear.
Gu Xingnian's hand froze in mid-air.
Fu Beichen reached out first and grasped her hand accurately.
His palms were large and warm, but his grip was a bit too strong, tightly enveloping her small hand.
Then, his deep eyes turned to Lin Qi, his expression still grim. He raised his chin and asked Gu Xingnian, "This person is yours?"
Gu Xingnian was completely stunned.
She turned to look at Lin Qi, only to see his face contorted in a grimace, as if he were about to cry.
Indeed, when President Fu woke up this morning, he couldn't even call out his name. Later, when he entered the room, he treated him like a stranger and kicked him out!
Gu Xingnian's heart sank. She looked at him and asked softly, "You don't recognize him?"
Fu Beichen stared at Lin Qi with scrutinizing and impatient eyes. After a long while, he coldly asked, "Should I recognize him?"
Gu Xingnian: "..."
I understand now, it's a problem with his memory nerves.
She took a deep breath, trying to make her expression look natural, and said softly:
"Lin Qi is my assistant, a new hire, I haven't had a chance to tell you yet."
Fu Beichen glanced at Lin Qi indifferently, his eyes filled with contempt and disdain.
"Fire him." His tone left no room for argument. "Fire a woman instead. What kind of behavior is it to have a male assistant?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Qi's heart shattered into a QR code that couldn't be scanned completely. He opened his mouth, looking utterly frustrated and unable to express his bitterness.
Gu Xingnian nodded quickly and agreed with him, saying, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. I'll fire him in a couple of days."
Add salt and vinegar!
She gently shook the hand he was holding, her voice so tender it could melt hearts.
"I'll go with you to breakfast, hmm? The weather's nice today."
Fu Beichen's expression softened slightly, and he hummed in agreement.
The two walked downstairs hand in hand.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, Gu Xingnian personally served him a bowl of fragrant meat porridge and placed it in front of him.
Fu Beichen picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful and put it in his mouth. After only one bite, his brows furrowed: "Why didn't you put salt in it?"
Gu Xingnian's heart skipped a beat. She tasted it herself and found that the porridge was just the right amount of salty and flavorful.
She paused for a moment, then put down the bowl. "You probably forgot. I'll go add some salt for you."
She turned and went into the kitchen.
When she came out, she had a glass of water in her hand, which she handed to him: "Have some water first, okay?"
Fu Beichen didn't think much of it, took it, and drank a few mouthfuls.
Gu Xingnian stared intently at his reaction, her expression revealing a sadness she could hardly conceal.
The cup didn't just contain warm water; she added a large spoonful of sugar and vinegar.
He had clearly lost not only his sense of taste, but also his sense of smell.
Gu Xingnian tried her best to suppress the bitterness and sadness surging in her heart, and her voice remained gentle.
Do you remember the first time I made noodles for you?
Upon hearing this, Fu Beichen seemed lost in memories, and then a warm feeling welled up in his eyes. "Of course I remember. The chicken noodle soup you cooked in the apartment was delicious."
Gu Xingnian nodded, forcing a smile: "Then you wait here, I'll go cook for you, don't eat the porridge yet."
"Okay." His eyes were filled with undisguised anticipation.
A moment later, Gu Xingnian brought out a steaming bowl of noodles, its aroma enticing and its presentation excellent.
She placed the bowl in front of him.
Fu Beichen happily picked up his chopsticks, eagerly took a big bite, and put it in his mouth.
The next second, he stopped chewing and his face stiffened for a moment. Although it was only for a second, it did not escape Gu Xingnian's eyes.
"What's wrong? Doesn't it taste good?" she asked, feigning nonchalance, but her heart was clenched with anxiety.
“No,” he immediately shook his head, a forced smile returning to his face. “It’s delicious.”
After saying that, he lowered his head and calmly ate the noodles she had cooked, one bite after another.
There was no salt or even a single seasoning in Gu Xingnian's bowl of noodles.
Whether or not salt is added, he always has to finish the noodles.
He just didn't want to make her sad.
Fu Beichen's health was deteriorating. After finishing his meal and changing his dressing, he fell into a deep sleep.
Gu Xingnian sat on the edge of the bed, looking at his peaceful sleeping face, his high nose bridge, his tightly pursed thin lips, even in his sleep, he still had a bit of sharpness.
She reached out and gently traced his eyebrows and eyes, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Her phone vibrated, and she opened it.
Sheng Weiwei: Niannian, how is Fu Beichen doing?
Gu Xingnian: The situation is not optimistic. I'm trying to find a way to reconstitute the antidote for him.
Sheng Weiwei: Do you need me to come and keep you company?
Gu Xingnian: Don't wander off. It's a bit chaotic outside. I'll call you if anything happens.
Sheng Weiwei: Then take good care of yourself. I miss you, I miss you.
Gu Xingnian: Yes, you too.
After putting down her phone, Sheng Weiwei went to the restaurant for lunch. As soon as she sat down, she felt nauseous when she saw the meat on the table and ran to the toilet to vomit.
When she came out, she was pale. Suddenly, she remembered that her period was more than a week late, and a bad feeling welled up in her heart.
She immediately called Zhan Xiao, but no one answered. He hadn't come home last night; he had never stayed out all night since she moved into the house.
Had something happened? Was he injured again? A sense of unease suddenly arose.
She opened the door and asked the bodyguard where Zhan Xiao was. The bodyguard said he was in the castle.
So she had her bodyguards take her directly to the castle...
Around noon, Lin Qi returned from outside in a hurry.
Upon seeing Gu Xingnian, he quickly went to greet her.
"Madam, the experts invited by President Fu have arrived and have been settled in the two villas at the foot of the mountain. A simple laboratory is being set up. We need you to go there and coordinate with them on the specifics."
"President Fu plans to have them help you refine the antidote."
Upon hearing this, Gu Xingnian was overjoyed. "Really? That's wonderful! Let's go now."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than footsteps echoed from the stairs.
Fu Beichen, dressed in casual clothes, was walking slowly down the stairs. His steps were steady and his expression was calm, but his face was still somewhat pale.
He raised an eyebrow upon hearing Lin Qi's words, his tone carrying a hint of authority and displeasure:
"You can't even handle such a small thing? Are you just collecting your salary for nothing?"
Lin Qi was startled by his sudden clarity of mind and was completely stunned.
He subconsciously took a step forward and tentatively asked, "Mr. Fu... do you... recognize me?"
Fu Beichen glanced at him, his gaze sharp and familiar, tinged with impatience: "Lin Qi, do you want to go back to Haicheng to retire?"
Lin Qi heard his name clearly called out by Fu Beichen.
That familiar tone, that familiar look—I was so moved I almost burst into tears on the spot!
"President Fu!" His voice choked, and his eyes instantly reddened. "I'm not going anywhere! I belong to President Fu in life, and I belong to President Fu in death!"
Oh my god, President Fu has remembered him!
Gu Xingnian stood aside, watching this dramatic scene, her eyes flickering slightly.
It turns out that he suffers from intermittent memory disorder, and he will suddenly forget certain fragments of memory.
Fu Beichen walked up to Gu Xingnian and naturally took her hand. The warmth of his palm made her feel at ease.
He looked at her, his gaze focused and earnest: "I've invited the best biological neuroscience experts in the world. You'll need to coordinate the specific work arrangements. If you need anything, just let Lin Qi know and he'll take care of it."
His voice was deep and magnetic, carrying an undeniable certainty.
The huge weight that had been hanging over Gu Xingnian's heart was finally lifted halfway.
"Okay." She nodded vigorously, her eyes glistening with tears.
Judging by the time, Xia Yuan's team should be arriving soon.
With two top-notch expert teams working together, they will surely be able to produce another antidote.
When she arrived at the villa, she saw the six promising young experts, five men and one woman.
The experts were excited to see that it was N God himself and gathered around him.
"Ms. Gu, hello. It's such a pleasure to meet you."
"Ms. Gu, it is an honor of my life to work with you."
...
Everyone stepped forward to greet them warmly, one after another.
Gu Xingnian shook hands with each of them, her gaze suddenly pausing for a moment before breaking into a smile.
"Thank you for taking the time to come. There's a project that's quite urgent right now, and I'll work with you to complete it. Let's go to the lab first."
"good."
That's wonderful.
The female PhD student watched Gu Xingnian's retreating figure, a barely perceptible glint of malice flashing in her eyes.
N God, I've finally found you!
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