The 125th sibling, as long as he's alive, that's enough.
Fu Heng's words made Gu Mingxia frown even more deeply. Did he suspect the woman beside him looked a lot like her?
After he said that, she also began to recall Ah Xin's appearance in her mind. She wore glamorous heavy makeup. If Fu Heng hadn't said that she looked a lot like her, Gu Mingxia would never have thought about whether she looked similar to her.
With this thought in mind, Gu Mingxia felt more and more that Fu Heng was right. Indeed, Ah Xin's features were somewhat similar to her own. But who exactly was she? And what was her relationship with the person who looked like her mother?
Gu Mingxia was filled with doubts. She suddenly felt as if she had fallen into an endless conspiracy. She was investigating the truth behind her mother and A Dong's deaths, but now she had encountered a mysterious woman who looked almost exactly like her mother, and a young and alluring woman who resembled her. Was there any connection between all of this?
She suddenly remembered the photos Bai Zixuan had shown her during their divorce negotiations. In one photo, a woman was lying in a hospital bed wearing an oxygen mask, and another woman in a black dress was reaching out to remove the oxygen mask. Although she couldn't see the woman's face clearly, she could tell from her figure and back view that the woman looked very much like a woman she had seen in Gu Huaikun's study many years ago.
The woman was very alluring, with captivating charm in her eyes and brows. He had only gone to the study by chance and overheard the conversation between the woman and Gu Huaikun at the door. Even though more than twenty years had passed, Gu Mingxia still remembered it vividly.
"Brother Kun, are you really unwilling to divorce your wife and come with me? Do you really intend to stay with Nan Lan for the rest of your life?"
"Ayan, we can't be together! You... just give up on that idea."
Gu Huaikun coldly rejected the woman named Ayan. Although Gu Mingxia was still very young at the time, she could understand that the seductive woman in the study was there to steal her father! Instinctively, she felt disgust and hatred.
"Brother Kun, why! You know I love you, so why won't you marry me? Why?!"
Even now, Gu Mingxia can still imagine the desolation in A Yan's tone and the sadness on his face when she recalls it. It was truly an indescribable despair. Gu Huaikun, who was originally facing the window, turned around, his handsome and dashing face expressionless.
"Why? Don't you understand? We're siblings, even if we don't share the same mother! Gu Huaiyan, can't you wake up? Our being together is incest! In a traditional family like the Gu family, that would be punishable by being drowned in a pig cage! Besides, Nan Lan is the wife I agreed to marry, so naturally I will take good care of her for the rest of my life. You... don't say things like that again, and I'll pretend I never heard you say anything!"
"No! I don't want to be a member of the Gu family! I'm just Ayan, not Gu Huaiyan as you say! Brother Kun, as long as we leave Xiangcheng and go abroad, no one will know about our relationship. We can be very happy. You know I love you very much, and we will definitely be very happy!"
Gu Huaiyan's words were somewhat incoherent. When Gu Mingxia heard this, she was so frightened that she ran away. She never expected that she had an aunt, and what was even more terrifying was that her aunt had a crush on her father!
For Gu Mingxia, who was precocious and intelligent, this was absolutely a terrifying thing! However, she never saw Gu Huaiyan again after that, and the last time she saw him was on Bai Zixuan's phone!
Could it be that he has some kind of relationship with Gu Huaiyan? Then, could the girl next to Cai Feng also be related to her? Gu Mingxia frowned, lost in her own thoughts.
"Mingxia, Mingxia..."
"Huh? What's wrong?"
Gu Mingxia looked at Fu Heng and Fu Ya, who were watching her, with some surprise. Her brows were still slightly furrowed. Fu Heng saw her expression and smiled.
"It's alright, there are many people in the world who look alike. You don't need to take it to heart."
Fu Ya wanted to say something, but received a warning look from Fu Heng and immediately shut up. Anyway, this matter had nothing to do with him; it was his third brother's favorite woman, and if he wasn't worried, why should he be anxious?
"I'm fine, don't worry about me! It'll be a few hours before we reach Xiangcheng, you should rest for a while!"
"Okay, you should take a rest too!"
Fu Heng turned around, leaned back in his seat, and closed his eyes, but his mind was still on the similarities between A Xin and Gu Mingxia. Although he comforted Gu Mingxia that there are many similar people in the world, is it really normal for someone who looks a lot like you but wants to kill you to appear in your life?
Gu Mingxia's situation seems very unfavorable. Her relationship with the Gu family was already bad, and now Xiao Yan, who could protect her, is still in a coma. Will she be in danger if she returns to Xiangcheng?
Fu Heng had been worried about this for a long time. When the plane landed, Fu Heng finally made up his mind to tell Gu Mingxia the truth about Xiao Yan's coma. He felt that Gu Mingxia loved Xiao Yan so much that she should know the true condition of his body!
"Mingxia, there's something I've been thinking about all the way here, and I think I should tell you!"
Gu Mingxia, who was packing her things, heard Fu Heng's words, turned her head and frowned, looking at him with confusion. Fu Heng's serious expression gave Gu Mingxia a bad feeling.
"When we were in South Africa, the doctor told me that Xiao Yan had been injected with a large amount of BH19, a drug that stimulates the body's potential. Taking large doses can lead to many side effects. His current coma is one of those side effects. Whether he can wake up... nobody knows!"
Gu Mingxia's bag suddenly fell to the ground. Whether she would wake up or not was unknown! She had been injected with a large amount of BH19! Looking at the panicked Gu Mingxia, Fu Heng suddenly felt cruel. Why had he told Mingxia this? Even though it was the truth!
"Oh, I see! It's alright, as long as he's still alive! He must be exhausted after unleashing so much potential, let him get some more sleep!"
Picking up her bag from the ground, Gu Mingxia smiled gently and spoke casually, looking at Xiao Yan, who was sleeping peacefully in his wheelchair, with deep affection in her eyes.
She didn't know why Xiao Yan did that, but she trusted his choice. He must have had his reasons for injecting so much BH19. Although she didn't know when he would wake up, he was still alive, wasn't he?
As long as he is alive, Gu Mingxia is happy! Gu Mingxia squatted down next to Xiao Yan, holding his numb hand tightly, her whole body radiating a serene happiness.
Fu Heng found the scene a bit jarring and narrowed his eyes slightly. He would never admit how envious he was of Xiao Yan, who was still unconscious! If Gu Mingxia could treat him like that, Fu Heng felt he wouldn't hesitate to die, let alone remain unconscious!
"Maybe he'll wake up soon. Mingxia... don't be sad!"
"Yes, I'm not sad. As long as he's breathing and alive, I won't be sad!"
If he dies one day, I will not live on alone in this world! After being buried under the rubble, Gu Mingxia's life had already merged with Xiao Yan's. If he lives, she will live well; if he dies, she will not live on alone!
Gu Mingxia's words left Fu Heng speechless, his elegant smile masking the profound desolation in his heart. The moment he flew back to Xiangcheng seven years ago, he lost the love of his life! Sometimes, Fu Heng even envied Bai Zixuan; at least he had married Gu Mingxia, had a seven-year marriage, and had received seven years of Mingxia's sincere affection.
At this moment, Bai Zixuan, whom Fu Heng mentioned, was anxiously waiting outside the hospital's delivery room. Bai's mother and Bai Ruiqing sat on chairs in the hospital, watching Bai Zixuan pacing back and forth, both feeling somewhat helpless.
"Zixuan, this is how women are when they give birth, there's no need to rush!"
Mrs. Bai said nonchalantly that ever since Bai Zixuan mentioned to her that the child in Ye Xiaorou's belly might not be his, she had inexplicably developed a dislike for the child.
A woman of questionable character, with a child of questionable character, dares to dream of entering the Bai family—it's utterly ridiculous!
"I'm not in a hurry, I'm not in a hurry!"
Although he had harbored doubts about Ye Xiaorou's child, Bai Zixuan was still very much looking forward to its arrival. After all, he had been by her side for the past 280 days of her pregnancy. Bai Zixuan had quite a soft spot for the child in her belly!
"If you're not in a hurry, sit still! You're making me dizzy from all this swaying!"
Bai's mother impatiently hissed in a low voice. Bai Ruiqing shrugged indifferently and continued looking at her phone, occasionally giggling. Just as Bai Zixuan sat down, the door to the delivery room opened, and a nurse came out pushing a small cart.
"May I ask who Ye Xiaorou's family members are?"
"I...I am!"
Bai Zixuan stood up nervously, beads of sweat even forming on his forehead. The nurse smiled sweetly at him.
Congratulations, it's a boy, weighing eight pounds!
"Boy! I have a son! I, Bai Zixuan, finally have a son!" Bai Zixuan excitedly walked to the stroller and immediately saw the soft and cuddly baby wrapped in a small blanket. It was a very handsome child, with Bai Zixuan's shadow faintly visible in his eyes and brows.
"Son, it's your father. Open your eyes and look at your father."
Although Bai's mother didn't have high expectations for the child, she still couldn't help but come over. The moment she saw the baby in the stroller, she beamed with joy. This child was exactly like Zixuan when he was little!
"This child is so beautiful! Zixuan, I'll take the child to the ward first. You wait here for Xiaorou to come out!"
"Mom, I..."
"Stop dawdling, just wait here. A woman will be very disappointed if she doesn't see her man after giving birth!"
Because of this child, Ye Xiaorou's status in Bai's mother's heart rose to a whole new level. Bai Zixuan glanced at the child in the car with reluctance and sat down in the chair.
"Brother, all kids look the same when they're little, you can't tell anything! These days, even heads can be replaced, do you really expect a kid who looks similar to yours to be yours? I don't want to be a cuckolded aunt!"
These really are siblings! Bai Ruiqing got up and walked towards the ward while playing on her phone. She didn't like Gu Mingxia, but she disliked Ye Xiaorou even more, especially seeing her hypocritical behavior at home. Bai Ruiqing just hated her for no reason!
In this world, only women can truly judge other women! She wouldn't be like Bai's mother and Bai Zixuan, who completely accepted Ye Xiaorou's identity just because of a child! Whose child it is is still an unknown!
"Stop talking nonsense! That child is clearly my child!"
Bai Ruiqing didn't turn around or say anything, she just pursed her lips. If he misses his son so much, then he should hope that the child really is his! After all, he is his own brother, and Bai Ruiqing didn't want to hurt him too much.
At the Fu family's helipad, Fu Heng sat in his wheelchair, watching Gu Mingxia push Xiao Yan, smiling at her, but his eyes held worry. Was she really alright going back alone with Xiao Yan?
"Fu Heng, you just had surgery on your arm, you need to rest well. It would be best if you went to the hospital for a check-up when you got back to the Fu family."
After all, he had taken a bullet for her, and Gu Mingxia was still worried about whether his arm could recover. She looked sincerely at the gentleman opposite her, who seemed to have stepped out of an ancient book.
"I will! But you, now that Xiao Yan is in a coma, and you're being watched by a mysterious organization, you have to be careful all the time. How about this, you and Xiao Yan move into the Fu family's villa!"
Third Brother, you are truly the greatest man in the world! I doubt any other man would invite the woman he likes and his rival to stay at his house!
Standing behind Fu Heng, Fu Ya gripped the wheelchair and couldn't help but complain inwardly, but on his face he wore a welcoming expression. After all, he was still his third brother, so it was best not to be too overbearing!
What if Gu Mingxia becomes his third sister-in-law? Knowing Gu Mingxia's personality, she'll definitely retaliate! Fu Ya is quite shrewd; he knows how to please every potential future sister-in-law, the matriarch of the Fu family! He understands the saying, "He who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present."
"Yes, sister-in-law, why don't you move in with me? My third brother will protect you!"
"No need, Xiao Yan and I can stay at our own home, so we won't trouble you!"
Gu Mingxia didn't mind Fu Ya's form of address, because she knew he wouldn't change it even if she wasn't satisfied. Since it was pointless, why bother? Smiling at Fu Heng and Fu Ya, Gu Mingxia's eyes were firm. No matter what, she wouldn't let anyone hurt her or Xiao Yan! Gu Mingxia rejected Fu Heng's suggestion without hesitation; she didn't want to incur any more emotional debts with him!
"Okay, so how are you going to get back later?"
Fu Heng didn't press Gu Mingxia further, but simply smiled at her. Gu Mingxia glanced at the deserted helipad, thought for a moment, and then spoke.
"Let's take a taxi later!"
"How about this, I'll call Liang Yuhao and have him come pick you up! It's a long walk from here!"
As soon as Fu Ya finished speaking, she took out her phone and called Liang Yuhao. After saying a few words, she hung up. Fu Heng was clearly satisfied with Fu Ya's actions, looking at Gu Mingxia with bright eyes.
"Wait a while, it's better to have someone come and pick you up!"
"Um!"
Gu Mingxia didn't say anything more, and Fu Heng wasn't angry either. They returned safely to Xiangcheng. This was Fu family territory, and he was confident that he could protect Gu Mingxia from any harm!
About half an hour later, Liang Yuhao arrived at the heliport in a Maserati. When he saw Gu Mingxia and Xiao Yan, he couldn't hide the surprise on his face. He even forgot to close the car door when he got out of the car. He ran straight to Gu Mingxia, put his arm around her, and put a happy smile on his sunny and handsome face.
"Mingxia, it's so good that you're still alive! I really thought I'd never see you and Xiao Yan again."
We're all alright!
Gu Mingxia patted Liang Yuhao on the back and said calmly. Liang Yuhao let go of her and looked down at Xiao Yan, who was sleeping peacefully in a wheelchair. His smile immediately froze.
"What's wrong with Xiao Yan? Has something happened to him?"
"It's a long story! Let's go back and talk about it first!"
Seeing that Fu Feng had also driven to the airport, Gu Mingxia didn't want to delay Fu Heng, since he was injured and she wanted him to go back for a check-up as soon as possible!
"Alright! I'll do it!"
Looking at Fu Heng's injured arm, Liang Yuhao secretly guessed that the injury was most likely related to Gu Mingxia. So, he tactfully pushed Xiao Yan's wheelchair toward his car. Gu Mingxia, carrying her bag, took a few steps forward and stopped a few steps away from Fu Heng's wheelchair, and said sincerely.
"Fuheng, you must remember to go for your checkup! I... will visit you every day!"
For her, this was the right thing to do! Upon hearing her words, a flicker of excitement crossed Fu Heng's eyes, but he quickly regained his usual elegance and composure. He looked at his injured arm and smiled faintly.
"It's just a minor injury, not as serious as you say! You don't need to visit me every day. Your body hasn't fully recovered yet, and you still have to take care of Xiao Yan. It's too tiring for you to run to the Fu family every day. You should rest well and get fully recovered; that's the most important thing!"
"It's alright, it's settled then. I'll visit you every afternoon. Young Master Fu is here to pick you up, I'll be going now!"
As soon as Fu Feng arrived, he saw Gu Mingxia walking quickly towards Liang Yuhao's car. He looked at himself in confusion and asked in bewilderment.
"What, am I that annoying? She left as soon as she saw me?"
"No, Second Brother, thank you for coming to pick me up!"
Fu Heng smiled as he looked at Fu Feng, who was carrying luggage on the ground and looking at his injured arm with concern.
"Your third uncle called to say you were injured. Daddy and Mommy were so worried. How are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"
"It's alright, old people tend to exaggerate!"
Fu Heng looked at his injured arm, and Fu Feng looked at him with a smile and said something gossipy.
"Hey, tell me how you got hurt?"
"How else could he get injured? Of course, it was because he was a hero saving a damsel in distress! Second brother, you have no idea how fierce Third brother was back then. When the bullet came flying, in the blink of an eye, Third brother pulled Sister-in-law Gu behind him and used his strong arms to meet the flying bullet. And then... he was gloriously bleeding!"
Fu Ya recounted the story with great emotion, while Fu Heng smiled and did not refute it. He believed that his third uncle had already told the Fu family how he was injured, and he did not think there was any need to hide it!
"Oh? So Fuheng is that formidable. And what was the result? His third sister-in-law left without a word?"
"Of course! Third Sister-in-law Gu said she'll visit Third Brother at the Fu family every day!" Fu Ya kept winking at Fu Heng as she spoke, her eyes filled with laughter. "How about it, Third Brother? Aren't you happy that your sweetheart visits you every day? Don't you feel like you've finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel?"
"Fu Ya, I think Mom should arrange more blind dates for you and quickly marry a woman of equal social standing to teach you a lesson!"
"Hey, Third Brother, this isn't fair! Besides, none of you four are married yet, so it's not my turn to get married first!"
Fu Feng smiled without saying a word, opened the door of the Asmartini, and after the group got in, they drove very fast toward the Fu family villa, explaining as they drove.
"Mommy said I should bring you home as soon as possible! Otherwise, I should get married and take you home quickly!"
Fu Feng's joke made Fu Heng's smile widen even more. The Fu family was always so united, and he was proud to be a part of such a big family.
"It's okay, drive slowly! Safety is the most important thing!"
On the other side of the highway, Liang Yuhao drove while glancing at Gu Mingxia and Xiao Yan in the back seat. The usually energetic Xiao Yan was now leaning quietly and helplessly on Gu Mingxia's shoulder. Seeing his calm face, Liang Yuhao felt a strange pang of sadness.
"Mingxia, Xiao Yan, he..."
"He's currently in a coma because of a previous overdose of BH19. It's alright, he'll wake up naturally after he's had enough sleep!"
As Gu Mingxia spoke, she held Xiao Yan's hand tightly. She believed that Xiao Yan would definitely overcome the aftereffects of BH19 and wake up! She would definitely stay by his side, no matter how long it took, she would stay by his side and wait for him to wake up!
A coma caused by the aftereffects of BH19! Liang Yuhao bit his lip, his expression shifting unpredictably. He had read about this in the newspaper; it described someone who had also fallen into a coma due to the aftereffects, remaining in a coma for a full eight years! When he finally woke up, all his bodily functions had completely failed. Now Xiao Yan was also in a coma because of this. Should he tell Gu Mingxia about this possible outcome?
"Mingxia, the aftereffects of BH19..."
“I know that this medicine is produced by the Gu Group, and no one knows the side effects of this medicine better than me.”
Something seemed to flash through Gu Mingxia's mind, but when she tried to grasp it, she found that it had vanished too quickly for her to catch.
"Back then, I was in charge of developing BH19, but before it was fully tested, I was expelled from the Gu family! I never expected that this drug, which has so many side effects, would still be released to the market by the profit-driven Gu family!"
"Little Swallow, don't worry, I will definitely find a way to make you normal again! No matter how many years or how much it takes, I will definitely be able to do it!" Gu Mingxia held Xiao Yan's hand tightly, her expression calm. She knew that no matter what, she would never let go of this man's hand!
"If I was able to develop this potion back then, I'm sure I can develop one to overcome the aftereffects today! I definitely can, I can definitely restore Xiao Yan to his health!"
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