Chapter 230 Are you sure you want to leave my world?
It seems this scoundrel still doubts her.
Gu Xingnian slowly reached out and caught the wine glass, the cool glass sensation spreading from her fingertips.
She curled her lips into a smile, but there was no real joy in her eyes.
"Fu Beichen".
"You have to keep your word. Once I finish this drink, you should leave."
She paused, her gaze falling on his face, speaking each word carefully.
"Remember, don't ever show your face in front of me again."
Fu Beichen's Adam's apple bobbed, but he didn't make a sound.
Gu Xingnian's gaze passed over him and fell on the crystal wine jug on the table not far away.
"Bring me that wine jug."
"I can have one more drink as a farewell toast."
After saying that, she tilted her head back, her wrist slightly tilted, and the rim of the cup was about to touch her lips.
The movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
In that instant, Fu Beichen's heart sank.
He suddenly reached out and snatched the wine glass from her hand.
"I was just kidding, you're really going to drink it?"
His voice was a little dry, and his gaze toward her was complicated. "Drinking orange juice can replenish vitamin C."
As soon as he finished speaking, he tilted his head back and drank the rest of the wine in his glass in one gulp.
The movements were hurried, as if to cover something up.
Gu Xingnian watched him finish doing all this quietly, and finally a tiny smile appeared on her lips.
mock up.
He lowered his voice, leaned close to her ear, and his warm breath brushed against her earlobe.
"Where have I been these past two days? Don't you even ask?"
"Aren't you worried about me at all?"
Gu Xingnian's ears were tickled by him, and she rolled her eyes at him in annoyance.
"Where you go is none of my business."
Fu Beichen immediately put on a pitiful expression, like an abandoned puppy.
"Grandpa punished me. You have no idea how badly I suffered. I almost didn't see you again."
Gu Xingnian was stunned and looked him up and down. "Aren't you perfectly fine now?"
Fu Beichen continued to play the victim, "Grandpa's torture methods were truly extreme. He made me draw a fish, and I had to draw it so that when a cat saw it, it would jump onto the table and lick it before I could pass the test."
Gu Xingnian's eyes widened in surprise, "You really drew it?"
Fu Beichen's lips curled into a smug smile. "No, I tied the cat to the table. It was so hungry that it licked the food."
"Pfft." Gu Xingnian couldn't help but laugh, successfully amused by him.
Bai Luo, watching their intimate interaction, was so jealous she was almost going crazy, and she nearly broke the chopsticks in her hand.
When will she be able to marry such an outstanding and interesting man?
After dinner, the butler and the servants were setting off fireworks.
Plumes of fireworks shot into the sky, blooming low in the air and illuminating the entire manor as bright as day.
Bai Luo and Bai Yanzhi ran and jumped in the garden, their laughter carrying far.
The excitement is theirs.
Bai Yu's figure never appeared.
At this moment, Fu Beichen and Gu Xingnian were standing on the rooftop.
Fireworks exploded in the night sky right on time at the People's Park in the capital, one after another, dazzling and spectacular.
The rooftop of the Bai Family Manor offers the best vantage point.
You can clearly see the grand fireworks show in the night sky over the city.
The wind on the rooftop was blowing quite fiercely.
Gu Xingnian pulled her coat tighter around herself, her hair disheveled by the wind.
Fu Beichen stood beside her, his tall figure shielding her from half of the cold wind.
His deep voice echoed in the wind, "When you were ten years old, I first met you on New Year's Eve."
Gu Xingnian turned to look at him.
The man's profile was clearly defined in the flickering light of the fireworks, his jawline taut.
She nodded. "Yes."
He pulled her out of the icy water.
From that moment on, the fates of the two became intertwined and intersected.
Fu Beichen's gaze was intense, fixed on her with a hint of pain.
"sorry."
“I didn’t know you were afraid of fireworks before, yet so many were set off for the anniversary celebration.”
Gu Xingnian's tone was flat, revealing no emotion.
"I'm not afraid anymore."
She paused, then looked past him towards the distant brilliance.
“I have found a home. I am no longer the homeless and helpless orphan I once was.”
Fu Beichen's heart felt as if it had been clenched tightly by something, and he felt a dull pain.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice was terribly hoarse.
"Niannian, can I still be that ray of light in the darkness?"
Gu Xingnian didn't look at him, but simply said, "It's already off."
Fu Beichen's eyes were filled with deep sorrow and undisguised regret.
"Niannian, may I order another bouquet?"
His voice was pleading and very low.
"I don't need fireworks, just a few scattered stars, at least... enough for me to see your face clearly."
Gu Xingnian finally turned her head and looked him straight in the eye.
"Fu Beichen".
Her voice was clear and calm.
"You've helped me pick the most beautiful stars, planted the most beautiful lilies for me, and watched the most beautiful fireflies with me. We've also experienced the most devastating snow and shed the most painful blood."
"That's enough. I want to walk the rest of the road on my own."
She paused for a moment, then spoke each word with perfect clarity.
"You should go back to Haicheng."
Fu Beichen stood ramrod straight, looking at her intently, as if making a final confirmation.
"Niannian, are you sure?"
Are you sure you want to leave my world?
Gu Xingnian nodded seriously.
Absolutely!
Fu Beichen remained silent and took out a velvet box from his coat pocket.
Open.
A necklace lay quietly inside.
It was the star necklace he had custom-made for her when she was recuperating at the manor.
The pendant consists of three stars of different sizes and irregular shapes, closely packed together.
The stars were studded with tiny pink diamonds, still dazzling in the darkness of the night and the soft glow of fireworks.
He took out the necklace, stepped forward, and wanted to put it on her head himself.
Gu Xingnian subconsciously took a step back.
A subtle movement, yet it acted like an invisible wall, separating the two.
Fu Beichen's hand froze in mid-air, and his eyes dimmed.
"Niannian, let this necklace stand in my place and stay by your side."
His voice carried a suppressed emotion.
"If one day you take it off, I will come back to your side."
He moved closer again, and this time, Gu Xingnian did not back down.
The cool chain touched her skin, sending a shiver down her spine.
His long, slender fingers wrapped around her neck and fastened her clasp gently, as if handling a rare treasure.
“I know you can’t accept me right now, I’ll give you time and space.”
His voice was right next to her ear.
"Promise me you'll take good care of yourself, don't be sad, and don't get hurt."
As soon as he finished speaking, he stretched out his arms and pulled her into a tight embrace.
The hug was so tight that it made it hard for her to breathe.
But it was very short-lived.
He quickly released her, cupped her face, and placed a cool kiss on her forehead.
Then he turned and left.
This time, he left quickly and decisively.
There was no turning back.
The tall figure quickly disappeared into the shadows at the top of the stairs.
Gu Xingnian stood alone on the rooftop, looking up at the fireworks in the night sky.
One after another, they bloom, then wither.
The light, sometimes bright and sometimes dim, constantly shifted across her face.
Her eyes were brimming with tears.
......
Haicheng was incredibly lively on New Year's Eve.
Fireworks filled the city, booming and blasting, turning the night sky alternately bright and dark.
Qingning was with Sheng's parents and the family's servants, setting off fireworks in the garden.
Laughter and cheerful voices could be heard even through the glass windows.
Sheng Weiwei stayed alone in her room, quietly painting.
It's only been a few days since we last saw each other.
But there was a man's image in her mind that she couldn't shake off.
The fine, scattered charcoal powder from the brush fell, outlining that handsome face that could captivate the world.
The phone screen suddenly lit up.
A notification sound rang out; it was Bai Yu.
Bai Yu: I forgot to feed my little flower. Could you please feed it for me? Thank you. The password is my child's birthday.
A string of numbers followed immediately.
Sheng Weiwei's cheek muscles twitched slightly.
What child's birthday?
That date was clearly her due date.
This man has a really thick skin.
She tapped the screen with her fingertip and replied with "OK".
Then he got up, changed into a pair of casual shoes, and quietly walked towards the back door.
Xiao Hua is a kitten owned by Bai Yu. She is pure white and excessively beautiful.
He put it in an exquisite cage, calling it the "guardian" of the house, saying that with it, not a single mouse could get in.
Sheng Weiwei avoided her family, walked through the garden, and slowly strolled to the villa next door.
The porch light at the entrance was on.
She stretched out her finger and pressed a few times on the combination lock.
With a "beep", the door opened.
She found the cat food in the cupboard with practiced ease and poured it into a small bowl.
When Xiaohua saw the food, she immediately came over happily and buried her head in it to eat.
Suddenly, my phone vibrated again.
She leaned against the door, looking down as she flipped through the pages.
Bai Yu: Does the child miss me?
Sheng Weiwei: There should be some. By the time you come back, we should be able to start prenatal education.
Bai Yu: Your ears have healed, can you hear now?
Sheng Weiwei couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hand and laugh, her shoulders shaking.
Sheng Weiwei: Yeah, she's pretty good-looking, and she's always fighting inside.
Bai Yu: Did you miss me?
Sheng Weiwei's fingertips paused, and her heart skipped a beat.
She pursed her lips and replied with a single word.
Sheng Weiwei: Yes.
Sending it out felt like it wasn't enough.
She then added two more words.
Sheng Weiwei: I really want to.
The message was sent, but there was a long silence on the other end.
Sheng Weiwei's heart sank. Would he think she was lying to him? Soon, his message came in.
Bai Yu: It's almost 12 o'clock. Close your eyes, count to ten silently, and your dreams will come true.
Sheng Weiwei really closed her eyes.
She counted silently in her mind.
Ten, nine, eight...
Suddenly, a pair of strong hands wrapped around her waist from behind.
The familiar, cool scent of cedarwood emanating from him instantly filled my nostrils.
She turned around abruptly, and there before her was the face etched in her mind.
Sheng Weiwei didn't say anything, but stood on tiptoe, hooked her arms around his neck, and kissed his lips directly.
His lips were cool, carrying the chill of the outside world.
The next second, he picked her up and carried her to the sofa.
He placed her on the soft sofa, leaned down, and kissed her passionately, releasing all the longing he had felt for her all these days…
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, night fell.
Beneath the dazzling crystal chandelier, elegantly dressed women mingled, and glasses clinked in celebration.
Mrs. Bai, holding a glass of champagne, moved gracefully through the crowd, occasionally taking Gu Xingnian's hand and introducing her to others.
“This is my daughter, Xixi.”
Gu Xingnian held her wine glass, a polite smile on her face. She really didn't like these kinds of occasions, but it was her mother's circle, so she had no choice but to accompany her.
Suddenly, a tall figure came into her line of sight without warning.
It was Fu Beichen.
Didn't he go back to Haicheng?
Gu Xingnian's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously touched the necklace around her neck; it was still there...
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