The 323rd operation concludes, ending the nineteen-year countdown.
After leaving Song Jia's room, Xiao Yan stood in the courtyard of Lan Garden.
It's rare for Xiangcheng to see snow. This coastal city is usually snowless, but it's unexpected that it would snow at this time.
Although the snowflakes were small, this was only the second time Xiao Yan had seen snow in Xiangcheng. He reached out and caught a few snowflakes, but they melted as soon as they landed on his hand due to the warmth of his palm.
This year has been truly unpleasant; all sorts of things have happened, and it seems impossible for Xiaxia to have a peaceful postpartum period.
Xiao Yan felt it was necessary to explain Bai Zixuan's situation to Gu Mingxia. Otherwise, if she found out the truth from elsewhere, it would jeopardize their hard-won relationship, something Xiao Yan had to prevent.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan sighed deeply. Gu Mingxia might not be satisfied with what he did, but this was the best solution he could think of for Bai Zixuan.
If Bai Zixuan were really handed over to Ah Huo, Xiao Yan knew that given Gu Mingxia's personality, she would definitely regret it within two years, and it would be a deep regret. This had almost become a settled matter. Gu Mingxia seemed cold and indifferent, but in fact, she was kinder than anyone else. Moreover, Bai Zixuan had always saved her life, which made Bai Zixuan a very special person in Gu Mingxia's heart no matter what.
After relaxing his brow, Xiao Yan paced back and forth in the living room for a while. When he arrived at Gu Mingxia's bedroom door, he changed into ordinary home clothes, breathed on his hands to warm them, and then pushed the door open and went in.
"Did Song Jia call you over because he wanted to see you?"
Gu Mingxia was lying on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, when she heard the door open and was about to sit up when Xiao Yan stopped her.
"You'd better lie down quietly; your back will hurt if you sit for too long."
Xiao Yan tucked the blanket around Gu Mingxia again, his expression still tender and gentle.
Gu Mingxia sighed helplessly, her face showing a helpless expression, but her eyes held a warm happiness.
"Sleeping like this every day, honestly, I feel like I'm becoming a useless person."
"What are you thinking! It's only been a few days! I asked the postpartum nanny, and she said you need to take good care of yourself for at least four months. She said you can't be careless. If you don't take good care of yourself during your postpartum period, you'll suffer for the rest of your life."
Ever since Gu Mingxia returned, Xiao Yan has been following the postpartum nanny around, asking her how she should take care of herself. This has left the nanny feeling helpless, as taking care of the new mother is her responsibility, and now it has clearly been taken away by someone else.
"Alright, then tell me, is there something you need from Song Jia?"
"There are indeed some things, but you have to promise me that I can tell you, but you can't get agitated, okay?"
"Okay, I'm not excited. Just tell me already, I'm about to suffocate."
Gu Mingxia frowned and thought for a moment, then looked at Xiao Yan very seriously and nodded. Seeing her adorable expression, Xiao Yan reached out and pinched her nose.
"Actually, it's nothing major. It's just that Ah Huo came to see Song Jia. He was a bit undecided, and since you're in postpartum confinement, he came to me instead."
Although Xiao Yan didn't directly say what it was about, Gu Mingxia understood immediately. She frowned and looked at Xiao Yan very seriously.
"Did something happen to Bai Zixuan?"
Gu Mingxia has always been very smart, and Xiao Yan has always been well aware of this, so he never thought of hiding it from her. He smiled and nodded at Gu Mingxia.
"That's true. Bai Zixuan hasn't paid Ah Huo interest for three consecutive months."
Although Gu Mingxia had kept this a secret from Xiao Yan, he didn't think to ask her about it. Instead, he just looked at her calmly.
Everyone has some little secrets, so he didn't plan to ask Gu Mingxia why she was keeping it from him.
"I see! So what does Ah Huo want to do?"
Gu Mingxia frowned. Although her gaze towards Xiao Yan was calm, a subtle unease flashed in her eyes. Although it was only fleeting, Xiao Yan still keenly caught it.
Gu Mingxia's unease, however, made Xiao Yan feel quite uncomfortable. Gu Mingxia still harbored a sense of reluctance towards Bai Zixuan, and as a man, he found this truly painful. A man always hopes that his woman's heart belongs only to him. But remembering that Bai Zixuan had saved Gu Mingxia's life years ago, regardless of the reason, he had still saved Xiaxia's life, and for that, Xiao Yan felt grateful to Bai Zixuan.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan felt much better. He didn't say anything, but instead took Gu Mingxia's hand and gently kissed her forehead.
“Ah Huo’s methods were a bit too extreme. I didn’t let him take Bai Zixuan away, but I have some evidence of Bai Zixuan walking a tightrope over the years. What do you think… should I hand it over?”
When Xiao Yan finished speaking, he clearly felt Gu Mingxia let out a soft sigh of relief. Xiao Yan was quite proud that he had correctly guessed Gu Mingxia's thoughts, and unconsciously tightened his grip on Gu Mingxia's hand.
“Xiaxia, I know you hate Bai Zixuan, and he has indeed done many things to wrong you, but you just can't bring yourself to be ruthless towards him. I understand that, after all, he saved your life back then. I…”
“Xiao Yan, you don’t understand. When I first met Bai Zixuan, he was a truly spirited young man. You have no idea how bright and sunny his smile was back then. But I don’t know when it started, his heart became more and more treacherous, and he was always thinking about taking shortcuts. It’s been seven years. It’s not that I don’t know what he’s been doing outside, but I just don’t want to ask.”
Gu Mingxia looked at Xiao Yan seriously; this was the first time they had seriously discussed Bai Zixuan's matter.
"After all, he married me with some ulterior motives, which I believe any man would have done so if he married me, and I can understand that. But he had such high hopes, and yet the Gu family expelled me from the family and made things difficult for him at every turn. To be able to build a career in such a difficult situation, I really admire Bai Zixuan."
Gu Mingxia smiled slightly when she said this. It is undeniable that Bai Zixuan really does have a talent for business. It is because of that talent that he often does things that skirt the edge of legality. During the years she was married to Bai Zixuan, Gu Mingxia was always worried, but she never asked about Bai Zixuan's affairs because she knew that even if she told him, he would not listen, so it was better to choose not to say anything.
"Actually, the failure of my marriage with Bai Zixuan can't be blamed entirely on him. I also have some reasons. I... I was never able to fully commit to life with him. He's too eager for quick success now, so it's necessary for him to stumble. Xiao Yan, you agree with me, right?"
Gu Mingxia only wanted to make Bai Zixuan stumble. She didn't want to see him end up with a bad ending. Perhaps... Xiao Yan should be happy with Gu Mingxia like this, because all these years have passed, and his Xiaxia is still his Xiaxia, never losing her true self.
No matter what time it is, the most important thing for a person is not to lose their original intention. As long as they keep their original intention, life will not be harsh on them. Xiao Yan put Gu Mingxia's hand to his lips and kissed it gently.
"Xiaxia, you are so kind."
"What, are you trying to do something by suddenly saying sweet words to me? Quickly confess."
"Look at you, even a few sweet words from me are interpreted as ulterior motives. It seems you think my marriage to you is also for personal gain?"
Xiao Yan looked at Gu Mingxia with a half-smile, but Gu Mingxia nodded firmly instead.
"Of course, no matter what, I am the sole heir of the Gu family in Xiangcheng. Don't you think that marrying me would save you many decades of hard work?"
"Hmm, that's true. It's not bad to be a gigolo like this. How about this: you take care of earning money to support the family, and I'll take care of being beautiful?"
As Xiao Yan spoke, he kept throwing flirtatious glances at Gu Mingxia. To be honest, it was quite a sight for Gu Mingxia to see such a serious man suddenly become so alluring, yet she also found it exceptionally beautiful!
Is this man really the one she chose? Looking at it this way, Gu Mingxia really thinks she misjudged him. This man doesn't have the slightest bit of the cool and domineering CEO look. He looks exactly like a factory manager from the east end of a rural village!
But for some reason, looking at Xiao Yan like this, Gu Mingxia felt unusually at ease, as if he were the kind of person who was suitable for living.
She held Xiao Yan's hand in return and looked at her intently.
"No matter when, no matter who I meet, Xiao Qing'er and you will always be the most important people to me."
"Really? But I feel like Bai Zixuan is more important."
"So it seems that the saying 'the ex always lives in the current partner's heart' is indeed true!"
Gu Mingxia looked at Xiao Yan with a gentle smile. Xiao Yan was not angry either. The two held hands and their gazes fell on Xiao Qing'er in the crib at the same time.
Because of Gu Mingxia's insistence, Xiao Qing'er has always slept in the same room with her. Strangely enough, Xiao Qing'er goes to sleep after eating every night and almost never cries during the night. Even the nanny praised her as the most well-behaved and least tiring baby she has ever taken care of.
"Xiao Qing'er must never get married in the future."
"Huh? What?"
"Little Qing'er must never get married!"
Gu Mingxia looked at Xiao Yan, not understanding why he said those words out of the blue. But when she met his earnest and persistent gaze, she immediately understood what he meant and nodded with a slight smile.
"We won't marry her. We'll keep Xiao Qing'er by our side for the rest of our lives. She's our precious darling."
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