The 305th operation concludes, ending the countdown.
Everyone carries a wound in their heart that cannot be hidden. Uncovering that wound might bring temporary relief, but no one cares about the suffering endured by the person forced to reopen their own scars. And I refuse to be that person who sees Xiao Yan's scars! —Gu Mingxia
Time flies, and it was New Year's Eve in the blink of an eye. Because of Gu Huaikun's sudden death, the Gu family villa was unusually quiet. Even the New Year's Eve dinner consisted of only four people: Gu Mingxia, Xiao Yan, Qin Yueru, and Lin Fu.
"Uncle Lin, where is Ah Xin?"
"She left early this morning, saying not to wait for her before she left."
Lin Fu sat to Gu Mingxia's left and answered her question with displeasure: Ah Xin is really going too far these days!
Even if she dislikes the Gu family and the old master, he is still her father. She was the one who tried every means to get into the Gu family. Now that the old master has passed away, she treats the Gu family like a hotel, coming and going as she pleases!
"She has never considered herself a member of the Gu family, so why should Butler Lin make things difficult for herself and get so angry?"
Qin Yueru seemed quite relaxed, pouring herself a drink without showing any displeasure. She glanced at Lin Fu before turning her attention to Gu Mingxia.
"Your due date is almost here, isn't it? Don't let these trivial matters affect your mood. You know, if you're in a bad mood, the baby won't be pretty!"
"Really? Then I can't be even a little bit angry. For the sake of my daughter's future beauty, I absolutely cannot get angry!"
As Gu Mingxia spoke, she gently patted her cheek with her fingertips. Qin Yueru lowered her head and smiled, never expecting that the usually strong and domineering Miss Gu would become so childish and adorable when it came to questions about the baby!
"You actually believe that? It's obvious Miss Qin is just teasing you!"
Xiao Yan pulled Gu Mingxia's hand away with a pained expression. Looking at Qin Yueru's smug look, he also found Gu Mingxia to be incredibly adorable.
"Ah! Yue Ru, you actually lied to me! You're so mean!"
After spending so much time together, Gu Mingxia and Qin Yueru's relationship improved. She no longer addressed her as Miss Qin, but she also couldn't bring herself to call her Auntie, instead calling her by her first name.
"It's because you don't think things through, but really, a mother's mood has a big impact on the baby. You should try to make yourself happy and try not to get angry."
Qin Yueru said calmly that she could have left after Gu Huaikun passed away, but seeing that Gu Mingxia was pregnant, she took the initiative to stay a while longer, saying that she wanted to see what Gu Mingxia's daughter looked like.
In fact, Gu Mingxia could understand Qin Yueru's actions. She was afraid that no one would take care of the Gu family, so she stayed a little longer to help her manage the Gu family.
Gu Mingxia accepted Qin Yueru's kindness, knowing that the woman was not as promiscuous as she appeared.
"I understand. Uncle Lin, since Ah Xin isn't coming, let's eat. It's quite cold outside, so let's all get some rest after we finish eating."
"Alright, Miss is pregnant and not suitable to stay up all night, so she doesn't need to keep watch."
"By the way, where did Song Jia go?"
Gu Mingxia took a sip of soup before realizing that she hadn't seen Song Jia for a while.
"He and Liu Yan went to the airport to pick up Zheng Liu and the others. They said they might be back late, so they wouldn't come over to disturb your rest. They'll come to wish you a Happy New Year first thing tomorrow morning."
Xiao Yan fed the peeled crab roe into Gu Mingxia's bowl. Seeing the two of them so affectionate, Qin Yueru felt envious. However, she didn't need to be envious for long. In just two more months, after Gu Mingxia finished her postpartum confinement, she would be able to have her own life. At that time, she wouldn't need to envy anyone anymore.
"That's good, it saves us from having to travel back and forth in this freezing weather. Liu Yan's home is also close to the airport."
Gu Mingxia ate a few bites of vegetables and felt full. Now that her belly is getting bigger and bigger, her appetite is getting smaller and smaller.
Every night around midnight, she would get so hungry that her stomach would stick to her back. Fortunately, Xiao Yan was also staying at the Gu family's house and would get up every night to make her a midnight snack. As a result of having a late-night meal every night, Gu Mingxia gained weight at a visible rate!
"Goddess, Goddess... Something's happened, something's happened!"
Gu Mingxia was sitting in a chair watching the others eat when Song Jia's urgent voice came from outside.
"It's Song Jia!"
She hurriedly grabbed the table to get up, but Xiao Yan had already walked out before her. Qin Yueru came over and helped Gu Mingxia walk out as well.
"Song Jia, what happened?"
Song Jia, covered in blood, was leaning against the living room door, panting heavily. After seeing the worry in Gu Mingxia's eyes, he forced himself to smile at her.
"I'm so sorry to bother the goddess at this time."
"Why are you talking nonsense? Tell me what happened!"
Lin Fu helped Song Jia into the living room, only to discover that he had been shot in the shoulder and arm, and the blood on his body was both his own and someone else's.
"Liu Yan and I went to pick up the boss and the others, but as soon as we left the airport, we were ambushed by Cai Feng's men. The boss took Liu Yan and the others to Gushan in the northern suburbs. I... rushed over to report the news."
"Is Liu Yan injured? What about Zheng Liu and the others?"
"With the boss there, Liu Yan won't get hurt. The boss and the others will definitely suffer some minor injuries, but nothing serious. It's just that there are quite a few people who are suspicious of them. If they keep guarding Lonely Mountain, I'm afraid..."
"Don't worry, I'll take men to provide support right away."
Xiao Yan stood up and spoke calmly, glancing at Gu Mingxia with a look of reluctance and determination in his eyes.
He couldn't just stand by and watch Gu Mingxia worry. Those people were people Gu Mingxia cared about. He loved her, and he wanted to protect the people and things she wanted to protect.
"Then be careful."
"I...I'll go too!"
"Go to hell! Stay here and recover properly. If you don't want your arms to become useless, then go ahead and cause all that trouble!"
Xiao Yan rarely swore, but Gu Mingxia looked at him with a smile. This was the Xiao Yan she knew back then, loyal and unpretentious!
"I……"
"By the way, Song Jia, how did you know those people were Cai Feng's men?"
"Those people all have unique markings on their wrists, and you can tell they're from Cai Feng just by seeing those markings! Besides, in Xiangcheng, who else besides Cai Feng would have any South African gangsters?"
"It seems he really intends to target the Gu family!" Gu Mingxia sighed. Ah Xin, was this all orchestrated by you and him? You... sigh! "Song Jia, I'm truly sorry that you've been implicated by the Gu family."
"Goddess, what are you saying? We're mercenaries paid by the Gu family. What's there to implicate? Don't think so much."
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