Chapter 260 Through Thick and Thin, Sharing This Life
The next day, when Sheng Weiwei opened her eyes, she felt as if her whole body had been disassembled and reassembled, as if it had fallen apart.
It was burning hot in one spot.
She was still lying in the familiar room, surrounded by a mess on the floor.
The used TT packaging bag lay glaringly on the carpet.
One, two, three, four... a total of four.
She had suicidal thoughts.
How did you end up with him again?
The man on the bed was still asleep, his face turned to the side, his breathing even. Even in his deep sleep, he maintained a noble appearance, damnably pleasing to the eye.
Suddenly, her gaze fell on his forearm.
She reached out as if possessed and gently lifted the sleeve of his bathrobe.
His eyes narrowed suddenly.
This is the tooth mark!
The teeth marks she left on Zhan Xiao the night before had faded, but the traces were still there.
"Bai Yu, get up!" she exclaimed, kicking him excitedly. "Get up right now!"
Bai Yu slowly opened his eyes, his eyes filled with bloodshot veins; he had only closed them for less than two hours.
"Miss Sheng, aren't you sleepy?"
His voice was hoarse, with a languid quality, as if he had just woken up.
"It seems that my skills are not deep enough."
Sheng Weiwei completely ignored his teasing, pointing to the teeth marks on his arm, her voice trembling.
"Bai Yu, what is this? Who bit it?"
He glanced at it and said casually, "If you didn't bite me, did a dog? As for when... probably when you were almost there?"
"You like to bite people when you get excited, what's wrong, have you blacked out?"
Sheng Weiwei looked at him seriously, her eyes sharp.
"Bai Yu, don't try to fool me. This happened on Wednesday night, when you carried me backstage, and I bit your hand. You're Zhan Xiao, aren't you?"
Her eyes welled up with tears; she desperately wanted to know the answer.
Bai Yu did not answer.
He simply sat up, reached out and untied the belt of his bathrobe, lifting it open.
His chest, shoulders, arms, neck... were covered in bite marks.
Sheng Weiwei's pupils contracted, and her mind went completely blank.
Did you see it clearly?
His tone was authoritative.
"Which one isn't the size you're talking about?"
Sheng Weiwei got a little scared, quickly wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, and prepared to make a run for it.
Bai Yu stretched out his long arm and pulled her back into his arms, his tone threatening.
"What, you want to run away after you've had your fun?"
Sheng Weiwei rolled her eyes at him. "Who got to enjoy it?"
"Of course it was you. You were drunk and promiscuous, you forced yourself on me." After saying that, Bai Yu slowly picked up his phone and opened a video.
On the screen, she was frantically tearing off his clothes, yelling, "Come on, let your sister give you a kiss."
Sheng Weiwei's face turned completely red in an instant, so embarrassed that she wanted to crawl under the bed and disappear on the spot.
"Um... the baby is crying, I have to go back and check on him."
She jumped out of bed, her legs went weak, and she suddenly gasped in pain.
Oh my god, my back hurts and my legs feel weak.
Bai Yu quickly pounced over and held her firmly in his arms. One of his large, hot hands was already on her lower back, gently massaging it.
He lowered his head, his warm breath brushing against her ear.
Do you remember what you promised me yesterday?
"What?" she asked, looking puzzled.
"You said you wanted to go with me to get our marriage certificate today, that you wanted me to be your husband." He whispered in her ear.
Sheng Weiwei was completely stunned. She said that? This is completely out of character for her.
It couldn't possibly be her!
"Can you believe what a drunkard says? Forget about it."
He chuckled softly. "Isn't it true that people speak the truth when they're drunk?"
"I have to go to work, I'm late!"
Sheng Weiwei grabbed the bed sheet and roughly covered herself, then rushed over to pick up her clothes from the floor and ran to the bathroom.
When she came out after changing her clothes, she gritted her teeth and said, "Bai Yu, from now on... stay away from me."
He propped himself up on the bed with one hand and lazily curled his lips into a smile.
"It's because you've always been lusting after my body and can't control yourself."
Sheng Weiwei glared at him fiercely and fled in panic.
Bai Yu's eyes darkened. In fact, he had coaxed her into biting him to cover it up.
Sheng Weiwei went back to check on the babies, hugged and kissed the two little ones, changed her clothes, and then hurriedly went to the company.
Sitting in the car, all she could think about was that man's face and his smile.
It seems that she has made enjoying his "love" a habit.
Fortunately, except for the first time, he always took adequate contraceptive measures.
Otherwise, her body definitely wouldn't be able to handle taking medicine every few days.
In short, this cannot continue.
You must, resolutely, and immediately get away from this man.
He is dangerous.
At night, the entire city is ablaze with lights.
The Vanstar Hotel, the only seven-star hotel in the city, was booked by the Kavan Group, and the banquet hall on the top floor was brightly lit.
Invited business tycoons and socialites from various regions mingled among the crowds, their elegant attire and graceful demeanor creating a vibrant atmosphere.
When Fu Beichen appeared at the door arm in arm with Gu Xingnian, the noisy venue fell silent for a moment.
Immediately, everyone's eyes were drawn to them.
This was the first time he had brought her to such a formal occasion.
Gu Xingnian wore a dark blue evening gown, the close-fitting cut outlining her curvaceous figure, and the just-right amount of exposed skin made her look elegant and sexy.
Fu Beichen's tie was the same deep blue as her dress.
She wore only simple diamond earrings and a necklace, yet she was more dazzling than any of the glamorous socialites in the room.
"Hello, Mr. Fu. Mrs. Fu is even more beautiful in person than in the photos."
"Yes, it's the first time I've seen N God attend a cocktail party, his aura is absolutely amazing."
"Mr. Fu and Mrs. Fu standing together are a perfect match, a match made in heaven."
Praises rose and fell.
A tall, handsome man strode through the crowd to greet him; it was Mo Fan, the president of the host company for the evening, the Kavan Group.
"Mr. Fu, Mrs. Fu, thank you both for gracing us with your presence. I am truly honored. Please come in."
Mo Fan personally led them through the crowd to the front row VIP seats with the best view in the entire venue.
A robotic waiter glided smoothly over, carrying two glasses of champagne and a specially made ladies' cocktail on a silver tray.
"Mr. Fu, Mrs. Fu, welcome! Would you do me the honor of having a drink?"
Its voice was synthesized, yet it carried a strange politeness.
Gu Xingnian looked at the robot and greeted it with great interest, "Hello."
Micro-dots on the robot's head.
"Hello, Mrs. Fu."
Fu Beichen picked up the brightly colored cocktail and handed it to Gu Xingnian, while he picked up a glass of champagne for himself.
He glanced at the robot and commented, "The memory module is good."
Mo Fan immediately replied, a perfectly timed smile on his face:
"Mr. Fu's Little D is the world's top intelligent technology; mine is just child's play."
It's really just about capturing everyone's faces and voices in advance to analyze the guests' identity information; it's not exactly high-tech.
Fu Beichen gently swirled the wine in his glass, the liquid forming a beautiful arc on the glass's surface.
"I heard that Mr. Mo's new product can make people young again. That's the cutting edge of technology. I need to learn from you."
"Mr. Fu is too kind." Mo Fan turned his gaze to Gu Xingnian.
"Mrs. Fu is a world-renowned biologist. How dare we presume to teach Lu Ban (a legendary master craftsman)? We invited Mr. Fu and Mrs. Fu here today in the hope of getting Mrs. Fu's guidance."
Gu Xingnian took a sip of the cocktail, the fruity aroma and the alcoholic flavor bursting on her tongue.
"Mr. Mo, you're too modest."
As soon as he finished speaking, all the lights in the venue suddenly went out, and a spotlight shone on the center of the stage.
The host came on stage, said a few words to warm up the atmosphere, and then invited President Mofan to the stage.
Mo Fan's speech was very concise. He thanked all the guests, and gave special thanks to Fu Beichen and Gu Xingnian. Finally, he briefly introduced the concept of the new product "gene injection" before stepping down from the stage.
The host immediately followed up by introducing the short video.
On the giant screen, a presentation on the scientific research capabilities of the Kavan Group began, with the faces of scientists with impressive resumes flashing by.
Among that group of unfamiliar faces, Gu Xingnian and Fu Beichen simultaneously spotted a familiar face.
The two exchanged a knowing glance, saying nothing, but their eyes conveyed enough information.
As the short film ended, the host announced in an exciting tone that the press conference had reached its climax.
A product manager went on stage and introduced the product in a highly persuasive manner.
"This is an injection that targets the source of genes. It can activate dormant cells, allowing them to recombine and divide in a targeted manner, thereby achieving the miraculous effect of rejuvenating the human body!"
"Everyone, please look at our test subject."
As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful and impactful piece of music began to play.
On the catwalk, girls dressed in gorgeous gowns walked out. They looked to be in their early twenties, youthful and beautiful.
When the first girl stepped onto the stage, her personal information popped up on the giant screen behind her.
Li Tingting, 66 years old.
The scene erupted in a collective gasp of shock.
This girl, who looks like she's full of collagen, is actually 66 years old?
Then, a previous photo of her was displayed on the screen, showing an aged face covered in wrinkles and with loose skin, a stark contrast to her vibrant and lively appearance on stage.
She confidently showed off her firm skin and graceful figure.
Next, another model came out. She had a slender figure and glowing skin, and looked to be no more than thirty years old.
Lin Su'er, 72 years old.
Another huge uproar erupted at the scene.
The scene completely erupted.
Everyone couldn't help but start talking about it, and many people had already taken out their phones to frantically search for the authenticity of the information about the models on stage.
"Holy crap, is there really a way to make people young again?"
"My god, this is mind-blowing! This project has unlimited potential!"
"I can't wait to try it, I'd give it my all!"
The gasps and discussions from the audience crashed against Gu Xingnian's eardrums like waves.
Her eyes widened in surprise and confusion.
Is this true?
Her mind raced.
Three years ago, she published a paper that explained in detail the relationship between aging and genes.
Gene technology can prevent and treat cancer, and it can slow down aging and maintain a youthful state. However, it absolutely cannot turn a 66-year-old person back to look 20.
Seeing her expression, Mo Fan leaned closer and chuckled in a low voice:
"This is the result of our team's three years of research. We've invited a brilliant genetic engineer. Mrs. Fu, aren't you going to the Royal Academy for the awards ceremony on the 10th of next month? I'd like to invite you to visit our lab then. That brilliant engineer is also a fan of yours, Mrs. Fu. Perhaps you two can spark some new ideas."
Gu Xingnian nodded, her gaze still fixed on the stage.
"Great. This engineer is truly remarkable for researching such a genetic miracle. I'd like to see it for myself."
As the press conference ended and the guests left, Mo Fan personally escorted Fu Beichen and Gu Xingnian to the door.
He looked at Fu Beichen and spoke earnestly.
"I wonder if Mr. Fu is interested in this project? If we add this achievement to Little D's data as a highlight of the 3.0 upgrade, focusing on 'family beauty doctor,' it would surely go viral worldwide."
Fu Beichen wore a polite smile, but his tone was extremely mature.
"With Kavan's capabilities, he could easily design his own dedicated home beauty mini-D."
He paused, then added.
"If needed, I can introduce you to the smart laboratory in our country A."
Mo Fan's smile froze for a moment, then returned to normal.
"Then thank you, Mr. Fu."
He personally escorted the two to the car, and the moment the door closed, the respectful smile on his face vanished, replaced by an icy coldness.
Fu Beichen just rejected him so decisively?
However, tonight's press conference has already topped several trending topics and received rave reviews across the internet, achieving its marketing goals.
Inside the car, the space was quiet.
Fu Beichen reached out and pulled Gu Xingnian into his arms, his deep voice ringing in her ear.
"Still thinking about that reverse aging thing?"
Gu Xingnian adjusted to a comfortable position in his arms and looked up at him.
"You also think that reversing aging is impossible, which is why you rejected Mr. Mo immediately, right?"
Fu Beichen lowered his head and brushed his nose against hers.
“Little D is your and my child, how could I just implant someone else’s things into him?”
He squeezed her hand, his tone slightly mocking.
"That's a market of over a billion families; his wishful thinking is quite impressive."
Gu Xingnian's expression turned serious.
"Activating genes may maintain the existing appearance, but it cannot make it younger. Just like an apple, if the skin is already damaged or wrinkled, even if you make the flesh cells inside younger and have a stronger regenerative ability, it is impossible to repair the skin."
She said it with certainty.
"So, they probably used the combination of genes and cosmetic medicine, but used genes as a marketing concept and downplayed the cosmetic medicine aspect."
Fu Beichen couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her.
“My wife is still very smart! This Kavan is just using a fallacy of misleading information. He even wants to use Little D's channels for publicity. Dream on.”
Gu Xingnian nestled comfortably in his arms, her voice gentle.
"I once had a theory that only genetic mutations could truly maintain a youthful appearance."
"Like those cases in the world where people are biologically adults but develop slowly and remain as children. However, this direction is too risky, and I haven't studied it in depth yet."
Fu Beichen hugged her even tighter, "Our N God will always be so knowledgeable and talented."
He glanced at his watch and a smile played on his lips.
"How about we go on a date while it's still early?"
"It's already ten o'clock, is it still early?" Gu Xingnian raised an eyebrow.
Fu Beichen ignored her and directly gave an instruction to the driver in the front seat.
"Go to Shili Lane."
The car came to a steady stop in an old residential area.
This place is not far from the middle school they attended back then.
Gu Xingnian turned her head to look out the window and immediately spotted the familiar wonton shop on the street corner.
Fu Beichen led her out of the car and took her straight to the store.
The shop owner is still the same person, only now he's middle-aged.
Upon seeing who it was, her face immediately lit up with surprise and delight.
"Mr. Fu! You've finally arrived! And this... must be Mrs. Fu?"
Fu Beichen, holding Gu Xingnian's hand, nodded to the proprietress.
"Um."
One word: steady and powerful.
"Come in, come in and have a seat," the proprietress greeted warmly.
The store has been renovated with a simple style, but it is bright, clean, and very tidy.
On the wall directly opposite the door, however, hung a huge red cloth, which seemed both abrupt and mysterious.
Fu Beichen pulled Gu Xingnian to sit down and spoke familiarly to the proprietress.
"Could you please give us two bowls of wontons with a mixture of fresh shrimp and shepherd's purse?"
"Okay, coming right away! Please have a seat." The proprietress walked happily towards the kitchen.
Gu Xingnian was full of questions as she looked curiously at the man beside her.
How did you find out about this place?
Fu Beichen's gaze fell on her face, a faint smile in his eyes.
"Because I often came here when I was studying."
He paused, lowered his voice even further, and spoke with a captivating magnetism.
"Later, I heard that a lovestruck young girl also came here often, and every time she ordered the exact same mixed wontons as me."
With a loud bang.
Gu Xingnian's cheeks flushed, and she lowered her eyes shyly.
"You...you knew all that."
Has he dug up all her dark past?
Indeed, before he went abroad to study at university, she left too many traces of the time she spent following him.
She secretly walked the same paths he had walked.
She became a regular at the restaurants he loved.
But fate played a cruel trick on them; they never actually met anywhere.
Seeing her embarrassed expression, Fu Beichen's smile deepened.
He stood up and walked to the wall covered with red cloth.
“There used to be a wishing tree here, covered with all sorts of wish notes.”
He turned around and extended an invitation to her.
"Look, Mrs. Fu, what wish do you want to make in the future? Your husband will grant it for you."
He reached out and pulled down the red cloth.
A tree-shaped installation wrapped with LED strip lights suddenly lit up, illuminating the entire wall with a warm yellow glow.
The tree was covered with yellowed paper labels.
In the very center, there are three labels, which are specially framed in red hearts, making them particularly eye-catching.
Gu Xingnian's breathing stopped.
She recognized the words on it; they were her own immature handwriting from back then.
Wishing Fu Beichen peace, happiness, and good health.
May Fu Beichen successfully gain admission to the Royal Academy in Country F.
May Fu Beichen and Gu Xingnian become a couple.
Looking at those childish words, Gu Xingnian's eyes suddenly reddened.
It turns out he knew everything.
He reached out and pulled her into his arms. The little girl who used to chase after him had really worked hard and was very brave.
He not only investigated her past, but also bought the shop and gave the shares to the owner so that she could continue to run it.
He also had someone redecorate and carefully preserve the most foolish yet sincere traces of her youth.
Those were witnesses to her youth, and also the regrets they missed.
He led her to the wishing tree.
He placed a pen in her hand, then enveloped her hand in his warm palm.
He held her hand and wrote stroke by stroke on the blank label framed in a heart shape.
Fu Beichen and Gu Xingnian made a vow to grow old together: their hearts are in love, they will stay together until old age; they will weather the storms together and spend their lives together.
His handwriting was vigorous and powerful, forming a stark contrast to her handwriting from back then.
Gu Xingnian looked up at his sharply defined profile, her eyes growing increasingly red.
After he finished writing, he put down his pen, turned around, and embraced her, placing a gentle kiss on her smooth forehead.
"This is our secret base."
His chest was firm and warm, and his voice rang out above her head.
"From now on, your husband will be there for you and make up for all the regrets he owes you back then."
She nodded vigorously, and tears finally streamed down her cheeks.
"Fu Beichen, thank you." She was genuinely moved by his words.
“Say it again!” he said, looking at her sternly.
"Honey, thank you!" She laughed, amused by his words.
"Here it comes, the wontons are here!"
The proprietress brought out two steaming bowls of wontons, and thoughtfully added two side dishes that they all liked.
"Come on, have a taste, and see if the flavor has changed."
Fu Beichen led her to sit down.
He picked up a spoon, scooped up a round wonton, brought it to his lips, carefully blew on it to warm it, and then offered it to her mouth.
She obediently opened her mouth and chewed gently.
The bouncy texture of the fresh shrimp and the delicate fragrance of shepherd's purse explode on the taste buds.
"tasty."
My mouth is filled with the taste of pure happiness.
After finishing their wontons, Fu Beichen led her along the familiar street, with a black Rolls-Royce slowly following behind.
The streetlights cast long shadows of them.
“Before, there were no streetlights here, and I was always scared when I got off evening self-study sessions. My brother would come to pick me up.”
“Sometimes, when I get tired from walking, he will carry me home on his back,” Gu Xingnian said casually.
Fu Beichen suddenly squatted down in front of her.
"Come up."
“I’m not scared now.” Gu Xingnian nudged him.
He didn't let her say anything more and simply carried her on his back. Fortunately, she was wearing a long, wide-skirted dress.
"From now on, you're not allowed to mention other men. Whenever you're tired, your husband will carry you on his back." His tone was domineering.
“Honey, you have a deposit in your credit bank,” Gu Xingnian said with a smile.
"It can't be 250, can it?" he feigned shock.
"520!"
How many times can I buy it?
"A lifetime!" She leaned against his back with peace of mind and fell asleep without realizing it.
In the sky, a tiny, high-tech aircraft was monitoring their every move...
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