After weighing the options, her own son was ultimately more precious.
In the darkness, Xiao Yan heard Gu Mingxia's words and a smile appeared on his face.
He knew his Mingxia wouldn't be bullied! Feeling unusually relaxed, Xiao Yan rolled over, put his hands behind his head, and unconsciously smiled as he spoke.
"Go to sleep! Whatever you want to do, I will always support you!"
Gu Mingxia was probably too tired, as she didn't reply to Xiao Yan for a long time, clearly having fallen asleep. But Xiao Yan wasn't angry; listening to her even, peaceful breathing, he felt a sense of satisfaction.
This sense of satisfaction cannot be brought by money or power; only Gu Mingxia in this world can give him this feeling.
The next day, when Gu Mingxia opened her eyes, she didn't see Xiao Yan, only Liu Yan looking at her with a mischievous smile.
Upon seeing that she was awake, he immediately pulled the stool closer to the bed.
"Xiaxia, Xiao Yan still loves you, doesn't he?"
Love? Gu Mingxia was stunned. She didn't know, or rather, she never thought she would meet Xiao Yan again like this.
Seven years have passed. In her mind, Xiao Yan had long been dead! Yet he was still standing alive in front of her, appearing promptly whenever she needed help.
Looking down, Gu Mingxia's lips unconsciously curved upwards, a faint smile on her face.
"Liu Yan, Xiao Yan... I think he's just a friend to me! After all, I chose to wait for him and marry Bai Zixuan instead!"
"But if it weren't for Bai Zixuan..."
"Alright, let's not dwell on the past! Some things are best left in the past. I consider Xiao Yan a good friend now, so please don't bring these things up again!"
Gu Mingxia interrupted Liu Yan's words and patted her hand.
Outside the room, Xiao Yan remained calm, clutching the convenience bag tightly in his hand. A hurt expression flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his usual coldness.
He took a deep breath and pushed open the door.
"You're awake! Are you hungry? I bought you some crab porridge!"
Nodding to Liu Yan, Xiao Yan handed her a bag, while he sat down on the edge of the bed and took out a bowl of fragrant porridge.
"You used to love Liu Ji Congee Shop's crab congee the most, but I don't know if your taste has changed over the years."
Holding the bowl, Xiao Yan carefully blew on the porridge in the spoon and brought it to Gu Mingxia's lips. After hesitating for a long time, Gu Mingxia did not open her mouth. When she looked up, she met Xiao Yan's concerned gaze.
After thinking for a moment, she opened her mouth and drank the porridge from the spoon.
The taste was the same as before, and the person feeding her the porridge was the same person as before. Only her feelings were no longer the same!
The crab porridge was delicious, but Gu Mingxia found it tasted like wax. She gave Xiao Yan a somewhat awkward smile.
Just as he was about to speak, the door was opened from the outside.
Bai Zixuan, dressed in a black handmade custom shirt and black casual pants, stood by the hospital bed with his hands in his pockets, looking very cool.
Seeing Gu Mingxia leaning against the headboard while Xiao Yan fed her porridge, he let out a heavy snort.
"Gu Mingxia, I didn't expect you to hook up with a new man so quickly. You really are... restless!"
Bai Zixuan spoke with disdain, and his eyes were filled with contempt and mockery as he looked at Gu Mingxia.
In his heart, he could find other women, but as long as Gu Mingxia didn't sign the divorce papers with him, she would still be Mrs. Bai. And as Mrs. Bai, how could she go and seduce other men?
"Hey, isn't this Scumbag? Why aren't you at home with your pregnant vixen? What are you barking about here for?"
Before Gu Mingxia could speak, Liu Yan stood up and looked at Bai Zixuan with a smile. She had never liked him.
"Hey, isn't this the woman who brings bad luck to her husbands? So, have you found your man yet?"
The moment Bai Zixuan uttered those words, Liu Yan's smile froze. Gu Mingxia's heart skipped a beat; she knew this was Liu Yan's biggest taboo. But before she could even speak, Liu Yan was already smiling broadly.
"Right, even if I'm a jinx to my husbands, it's still better than some scumbags becoming fathers by accident, isn't it? Just a heads-up, having a green light shining on your head isn't a good thing!"
Liu Yan was always sharp-tongued, and Bai Zixuan could never gain the upper hand in front of her. Upon hearing her mention becoming a father unexpectedly, his face darkened.
"As expected, nothing good comes out of a dog's mouth!"
"Yeah, you can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth! Why don't you spit one out and show me?"
Liu Yan smiled, but her eyes flashed with hatred as she looked at Bai Zixuan. She didn't care if people called her a jinx, but she couldn't tolerate people saying Zhang Yunqi was dead!
"Hmph, I can't be bothered arguing with a shrew like you!"
Bai Zixuan looked at Gu Mingxia with displeasure, his expression as if he were looking at a pitiful dog that had fallen into the water.
"Gu Mingxia, aren't you ashamed enough? Every radio station is reporting on you and the Huo brothers having sex in a hotel room. This kind of news is already embarrassing enough, and you even said you'd sue them for rape. Don't you know that the more low-key these things are, the better? You're being so high-profile, as if you're afraid people won't know?"
Gu Mingxia clenched her fists, her expression growing increasingly grim. Just as Xiao Yan was about to get up, she grabbed his wrist.
"Bai Zixuan, are you even a man? What man, upon seeing his wife being bullied, wouldn't want to seek justice instead of telling his wife to settle things peacefully?"
"Wife? Gu Mingxia, if you were willing to sign now, we would have nothing to do with each other anymore! It would save me from being laughed at for having a fickle wife!"
As soon as Bai Zixuan finished speaking, Xiao Yan stood up and punched him in the face. The sudden attack caused Bai Zixuan to stumble and fall to the ground. He wiped his mouth, looked at the bloodstains on his hands, and smiled coldly.
"Xiao Yan, President Xiao! How desperate for women are you that you'd even protect such a slut? But if President Xiao really likes wearing these sluts, just ask, and I'll give them to you. It'll save you from rumors of SM and rape, how embarrassing!"
Xiao Yan strode forward, grabbed Bai Zixuan's clothes, glared at him fiercely, and spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Xia Xia is definitely not the kind of person you describe! Even if she is, she is still my person, Xiao Yan's person. In Xiangcheng, anyone who dares to harm Xia Xia is going against me, Xiao Yan!"
With a sudden release, Bai Zixuan stumbled back several steps, crashing into the wall behind him. He forced a calm groan and looked at Xiao Yan with eyes full of pity and contempt.
"So, President Xiao has this kind of taste! Doesn't President Xiao feel disgusted when he sleeps with a woman like this?"
Xiao Yan was furious and was about to step forward to punch him when Gu Mingxia's cold voice came from behind.
"Xiao Yan, don't dirty your hands! This kind of person isn't worth fighting with!"
After hearing Gu Mingxia's words, Xiao Yan glared at him and returned to stand by Gu Mingxia's bedside. Gu Mingxia looked at Bai Zixuan.
His face is almost unchanged from seven years ago; he is still as refined and handsome as ever. His tall and slender model figure appears even more upright and tall under the backdrop of his handmade high-end clothing.
But his eyes have changed! Seven years ago, Bai Zixuan's eyes were clear and pure, like crystal without any impurities. But now, his eyes have been blinded by power, money, and desire!
He is no longer the same person he used to be!
Something inside Gu Mingxia was breaking apart little by little, until it was shattered into dust and no trace could be found. She smiled at Bai Zixuan, a smile without any sadness or embarrassment, only radiance and strength.
"Bai Zixuan, since you want a divorce, fine, I will appeal and divorce you! But don't even think about making me leave with nothing!"
Gu Mingxia spoke resolutely, her eyes showing no hesitation or softness as she looked at Bai Zixuan. On the contrary, Bai Zixuan was stunned for a moment after seeing Gu Mingxia like this, and then sneered.
"Gu Mingxia, so you're after my money! How about I give you two million for the seven years we've been together? You can just sign the papers."
Two million? Was her youth and feelings only worth two million in spare change? Thinking of this, Gu Mingxia smiled.
"Bai Zixuan, do you think you're giving me a piece of your mind? Without me, do you think you'd have the wealth you have now? Forget two million, I wouldn't even consider half of your fortune!"
Just as Bai Zixuan was about to speak, Gu Mingxia leaned against the headboard, a charming and radiant smile on her face.
"I'm going to make sure you leave with nothing! Not a single penny! And don't even think about transferring any assets!"
"Gu Mingxia, you're dreaming!"
Bai Zixuan left the ward after saying those words.
Liu Yan snorted loudly at his retreating figure. When she looked at Gu Mingxia, her eyes were filled with a smile.
"Xiaxia, this is the real you! You have no idea how ridiculous the gentle and virtuous you used to be!"
Gu Mingxia didn't respond to her words, but just smiled faintly at her and turned to look at Xiao Yan.
"Please call Huo Jialingling for me!"
Xiao Yan nodded, took out his phone, dialed a number, and then handed the phone to Gu Mingxia's ear.
After the call connected, Gu Mingxia spoke gently.
"Mrs. Huo! I am Gu Mingxia. There is something I would like to discuss with you. Is this a convenient time for you?"
"You bitch, what do you want after sending my two sons to the police station? What, are you calling now to swagger around?"
Huo Jialingling's words were sarcastic, but Gu Mingxia wasn't angry at all; she just smiled.
"Well then, Mrs. Huo, you should weigh the pros and cons: is your son's reputation more important, or is it more important to spite me?"
Gu Mingxia smiled gently, exuding confidence, while Xiao Yan gazed at her with deep affection. He loved her clear sense of right and wrong, her strong and willful nature.
"You bitch, what do you think you're doing? Let me tell you, I won't let you succeed!"
"Mrs. Huo, you really don't need to be so angry, really! Don't worry, I've never wanted your two sons, but you should think carefully! If it were me, my own sons would be more precious!"
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