145. Embrace, I love you so much that I can only give you up.
Gu Mingxia couldn't help but admire Misha. She was only twenty-four years old! Not only was she beautiful and charming, but her resume was also so impressive!
Such a woman is truly God's darling! Gu Mingxia, who has an innate admiration for professionals, immediately began to starry-eyed.
"Don't you think Misha is God's favorite? She's beautiful, elegant, and talented—she has it all! And as the Fu family's private doctor, she certainly won't be short of money. Someone like that... tsk tsk, it's truly enviable!"
Fu Heng reached out to rub Gu Mingxia's head, but then remembered that they weren't that close yet, so he just waved his hand away.
"You only see her brilliance, but you don't see the effort behind it! The effort Misha has put in is beyond your imagination, and her achievements cannot be explained simply by saying she's God's favorite!"
Behind every genius lies a story of blood, sweat, and tears! There are actually not many people in this world who are exceptionally gifted, but most of them are like Misha, who strive to maximize their limited talents!
Just as everyone knows that Mr. Heng of the Fu family is a shrewd businessman who always makes money, no one sees him often reading books and studying economics until midnight, nor does anyone see the public relations and hard work he puts in behind every engineering contract.
That's how the world is. The brilliance always masks the bitterness behind it, and only those geniuses themselves know how much blood and tears they have shed to achieve their so-called genius!
"No matter what, Misha succeeded! It's better than some people who went through blood and tears but didn't even have a chance to fail!"
Gu Mingxia frowned slightly. She thought of A Dong's obsession with photography and the image of him diligently studying photography techniques. He worked so hard, but God didn't even give him a chance to fail. He cruelly took away his bright and sunny life!
Fu Heng clearly knew who she was referring to, but he didn't reveal the pain in Gu Mingxia's heart. It could be said that Gu Mingdong's death was a permanent wound in Gu Mingxia's heart. Although he hadn't returned from New York at the time, he saw Gu Mingxia in the news reports, dressed in black and wearing sunglasses. Although she was expressionless, her staggering steps at the funeral betrayed the pain in her heart.
Fu Heng wanted to fly back, but seeing Bai Zixuan beside her, he changed his mind. What was the point of coming back? To see Gu Mingxia and Bai Zixuan's loving relationship and hurt his fragile heart? He wasn't stupid enough to rush back knowing he would be heartbroken!
"Everyone has their own choices, such as life and death. We can never live the life of the person who made those choices. Mingxia, we must look forward to the future. The past is the past. We don't have to choose to forget, but some things are really only meant to be cherished deep in our hearts!"
As clever as Gu Mingxia was, she naturally knew what Fu Heng was talking about, and she nodded with a bitter smile.
"It's getting late, I should go back! You should get some rest too."
"Okay, I'll see you out!"
The night was cool and still, the stars were dazzling, and the two walked under the bright moonlight, their reflections casting a very well-matched silhouette.
"Fu Heng, thank you!"
"You've said thank you so many times! If you keep saying it like that, it'll be too formal!"
With his hands in his pockets, Fu Heng wore an elegant and proper smile under the moonlight, his gaze quietly fixed on the sparse trees in front of him.
Xiao Yan's villa was large, but also desolate. Gu Mingxia walked beside him, the moonlight shining on her thin, beautiful face. She was a beauty, a stubborn beauty that tugged at the heartstrings.
"Alright, it's getting chilly, you should go home now!"
Fu Heng stood by the car and smiled at Gu Mingxia, who hugged him back. Her bare arms were exposed; it was already late autumn, and the nights were indeed getting chilly!
"Then be careful on the road."
Turning around, Gu Mingxia walked forward with somewhat heavy steps. Fu Heng looked at her thin figure and suddenly felt a pang in his heart. He took a few steps forward and hugged the heartbreakingly thin girl from behind.
"Don't move, let me hold you for a while."
Fu Heng rarely made such bold and frivolous moves. Gu Mingxia knew his personality; he was willing to suppress his feelings in order to stay by her side. This made her feel a little sorry for Fu Heng.
If he had made a scene and pursued her so openly, Gu Mingxia probably wouldn't have felt this tenderness for him. But how could someone as proud as Fu Heng do something he knew he would be rejected?
The gentlemanly Fu Heng would only choose to step back and remain as a friend, silently protecting her. Gu Mingxia sighed softly and didn't move, quietly letting Fu Heng hug her from behind.
With his eyes closed, Fu Heng rested his head on Gu Mingxia's shoulder. She exuded a faint orchid fragrance, quite different from the heavy perfume and powder scents of many women.
The fresh scent was just like it was seven years ago. Fu Heng greedily inhaled her scent, but he knew he would never have the chance to stay by this woman's side for a lifetime. All he could do was care for her and protect her as a friend!
Tonight… he had already received so much. Tears streamed down his face, landing on Gu Mingxia's bare shoulder. Gu Mingxia felt a warm sensation on her shoulder and froze!
Fu Heng...cried? She bit her lip, forcing herself not to respond at all. If she responded even slightly, Fu Heng would fall deeper into the situation, and she would feel even more guilty!
Tears fell one by one, shattering Fu Heng's illusions little by little. He tightened his arms around Gu Mingxia, holding her so tightly it hurt. It seemed that only in this way could Fu Heng feel that the person he loved had truly belonged to him. But fate played a cruel trick on them, and they ultimately missed each other!
After a long while, Fu Heng opened his eyes, his eyes shining brightly, and an elegant smile appeared on his lips, as if nothing had happened.
"Mingxia, are we good friends or close confidantes?"
Gu Mingxia's body stiffened slightly as she raised her hands and placed them on Fu Heng's arms, her beautiful face showing reluctance and heartache.
"Fu Heng, I am proud to have been loved by you, and I am proud to have a friend and confidante like you! As long as you are willing, I, Gu Mingxia, will always be your best friend and confidante!"
That's enough. With those words, what more could he possibly ask for? Would the proud Fu Heng really resort to pestering and harassment?
As proud as Fu Heng is, he would never do such a thing. He smiled slightly, lowered his head to hide the disappointment in his eyes, and kissed Gu Mingxia's fair neck.
I regret losing you seven years ago! And I'm happy to be your friend seven years later!
After saying that, Fu Heng released Gu Mingxia from his tight embrace and turned to leave resolutely, afraid that if he hesitated, he would lose his temper. Gu Mingxia covered her mouth, not turning back. She felt her eyes stinging, and she didn't dare to turn back, afraid that she would see a sad figure and be unable to control herself to comfort him.
That night, some chose to give up their beloved, while others, as if sensing something, unconsciously twitched their fingers and slightly parted their tightly closed lips in their deep sleep. A closer look revealed that they were calling out someone's name: Xia Xia, Xia Xia. She was their eternal love, their eternal queen!
The next day, Gu Mingxia took Misha directly to the research and development lab in the science park. As soon as Misha entered, she was attracted by the sophisticated and advanced instruments inside.
"Professor Wei, this is Misha. She wants to see the BH19 experimental report!"
Professor Wei adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, looking incredulously at the young woman in the white coat with a cold expression.
"Is she Misha? The Misha who recently won the Nobel Prize in Medicine?"
It's a pleasure to meet you!
Upon hearing Professor Wei's surprised words, Misha turned around and extended her hand to him expressionlessly. Professor Wei was somewhat flattered and grasped Misha's hand, but after a light squeeze, Misha withdrew her hand.
"Excuse me, I'm a germaphobe and I'm not used to physical contact with others!"
"I understand, I understand!"
Strong people usually admire those who are stronger than themselves. For example, Professor Wei always prided himself on his superb medical skills, but when he saw Misha, he instinctively felt like a kindergarten child meeting a college student.
"Professor Wei, Misha also wants to join the research on drugs for the aftereffects of BH19, I wonder..."
"It's an honor for us to have Miss Misha join us, and it's so convenient!"
Professor Wei quickly brought over a large stack of experimental reports on BH19, and the other professors looked at Misha with admiration.
"Thank you, you can continue with your work. I can handle it by myself!"
Misha found a table with a stack of lab reports in her arms, sat down, and began to read them carefully. After only a few glances, she looked up at Professor Wei, who was watching her intently.
"Professor Wei, you go ahead and do your work. I can understand these lab reports by myself! Also, call me Misha, not Miss!"
"Okay, okay! You can look at it yourself, I'm going to get busy!"
Professor Wei was so excited! He never imagined that he would see a Nobel Prize laureate in Medicine in his lifetime. How could he not be excited!
Looking at Misha's serious attitude, sometimes frowning and sometimes relaxing, Gu Mingxia knew that Fu Heng was right. As long as she was willing to help her, Xiao Yan would definitely be able to recover his health.
At this moment, Fu Heng sat in his study, staring blankly at the photos on the table. He looked haggard with dark circles under his eyes.
The table was covered with photos of Gu Mingxia taken from various angles, all with Switzerland in the background. Some were of her skiing, some of her reading intently, and some of her just staring blankly into space.
Every photo was equally beautiful. Fu Heng picked up a photo of Gu Mingxia laughing heartily. In the photo, she had long, straight black hair, curved eyebrows, and a smile that was so captivating.
“Mingxia, giving you up is the biggest regret of my life, but knowing you is my eternal happiness! I... love you so much that I can only let go, so that I can stand by your side and protect the only love of my life without putting any pressure on you…”
Fu Heng felt that only by truly shedding his emotions could he rationally view all the problems Gu Mingxia was facing!
Gu Mingxia is now caught up in her emotions, and he must maintain his rationality to help her! For Fu Heng, however, maintaining rationality means giving up his years of love for her. Although it will be painful, Fu Heng feels it's all worthwhile, because Gu Mingxia's happiness will bring him joy.
He lowered his head and kissed the photos, smiling elegantly, though a hint of sadness flickered in his eyes. He reached out and collected the photos one by one, then got up and placed them in the safe in his study. In a fleeting glance, he could see a red velvet jewelry box, a perfectly wrapped, pristine white wedding dress, and a red suit inside. These… were all things Fu Heng had bought for Gu Mingxia when he returned to Xiangcheng. It was just a pity… that they could only remain hidden in the safe forever, never to be shown to anyone!
As he locked the safe, Fu Heng rubbed his weary face, his once domineering CEO demeanor returning. He had been preoccupied with romance for far too long. Now it was time to return to his reality.
Unconsciously, Fu Heng's refined yet cold and domineering aura returned. He went into the bathroom, took a shower, and came out wrapped in a clean white towel, revealing his perfect physique. He went into the dressing room, quickly changed his clothes, and came out.
Wearing a well-tailored black Armani bespoke suit, paired with a white shirt and a purple tie, he exuded elegance and nobility.
His neatly styled hair fell loosely, and his handsome, flawless face showed no smile as he walked downstairs while making a phone call.
"Third Uncle, how's it going with Cai Feng? Have they found out the woman's identity?"
“Third son, I was just about to call you! That traitor has managed to escape in several operations. I have heard that Cai Feng may have gone to Xiangcheng with that woman. Be careful, you and that girl from the Gu family! Anyway, I have to go to the hospital to see your fifth uncle. He was injured by Cai Feng.”
Fu Honghai's tone was weary, indicating that what had happened in South Africa must have been exhausting for him, but at this moment, Fu Heng didn't have time to go there to see him and his fifth uncle.
So you've come to Xiangcheng? Very well! Then let me, the host, show you what I'm capable of!
Putting away his phone, Fu Heng's eyes turned cold. He wouldn't easily forget the grudge from that gunshot wound. The Fu family always repaid kindness with kindness and revenge with revenge. How could Fu Heng easily let Cai Feng, who had betrayed the Fu family like this, get away with it? Moreover, these people not only hurt him, but also harmed the woman he loved most in front of him. Fu Heng absolutely could not tolerate this!
When he got downstairs, everyone in the Fu family was waiting for him to have dinner. Fu Heng composed himself and smiled elegantly at everyone.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting again!"
"A family should eat breakfast together every morning, that's what makes a family!" Yang Jingyi said, gesturing to the maid that breakfast was ready.
Fu Heng drank half a cup of milk in front of him, then smiled as he looked at Fu Hongchang, who was drinking millet porridge.
"Daddy, why don't you go visit your third and fifth uncles in South Africa when you have time?"
"No way! The Fu family has finally managed to clean up their act over the years. If I go to South Africa to see them and those gossip magazines take pictures of me, I don't know what they'll write about!"
Although Fu Hongchang's answer was somewhat cold-hearted, it was true. Fu Heng frowned, thinking that for the sake of the Fu family, Fu Honghai and Fu Hongye didn't even have wives and children, and now at this age they still had to work hard in a foreign country. He felt a little sad.
Putting down the xiaolongbao in his hand, Fu Heng still wore an elegant and proper smile, but his eyes were filled with determination.
“Daddy, go see them! I just called Third Uncle, and Fifth Uncle is injured and hospitalized! They've had a tough time, both of them are so old and have no family around! The Fu family has its own sense of duty and responsibility! Since we chose those methods to build our fortune, I, Fu Heng, am not afraid of what others say about my family. I have the ability to make the Fu family even better, but that ability does not include letting down the family members who have sacrificed so much for the Fu family!”
Fu Hongchang put down his spoon and looked at Fu Heng meaningfully. This son had grown up and had his own thoughts and principles of conduct. He was no longer someone that this old man could control.
Perhaps... it's time for him, as the eldest brother, to go to South Africa to visit his third and fifth brothers. After all, they've solved enough troubles for the Fu family over the past few decades!
"Yes, Daddy, why don't you go and see Uncle Three and Uncle Five? Don't be fooled by their wealth and followers; they don't even have any family or friends. How pitiful! Especially Uncle Three, he doesn't even have a woman he truly confides in! Sigh, just thinking about it makes me feel so sorry for him!"
Fu Ya echoed, and Fu Hongchang glared at him. Back then, the third and fifth brothers said their lives were unstable and that getting married and having children would be too unfair to the girls. Who knew that the two of them would remain bachelors for life! It's really as the two kids said, pitiful enough!
"Hmm, let me think about it!"
"Alright! Big brother, second brother, after we finish eating, let's go back to the company for a meeting! I'll be busy with other things lately, so you'll be managing the company!"
Fu Heng took a tissue and wiped his mouth and hands, looked at everyone, and smiled perfectly. "Enjoy your meal, everyone. I'm going to the company now!"
Looking at his back, no one would guess that he hadn't slept all night. Yang Jingyi sighed and sadly tugged at Fu Hongchang's arm.
“I have a feeling that Hengheng has been preoccupied lately. I don’t know what he’s busy with or if he’s in any danger.”
"Mommy, don't worry, Third Brother is always the most decisive. He won't put himself in danger! You should pack your things and go to South Africa with Daddy!"
"Yes, yes, Daddy and Mommy, take me with you! I want to see Uncle Three and Uncle Five too!"
Fu Ziyu grabbed Yang Jingyi's arm, her face filled with excitement. She had never been to South Africa before, let alone met her third and fifth uncles. Now that it was summer vacation, she really wanted to go.
"You shouldn't go anywhere, just stay in Xiangcheng!"
Fu Hongchang was unusually serious. Fu Ziyu stuck out her tongue and silently went to eat her breakfast.
After Fu Heng finished his meeting with Fu Rong and Fu Feng at the company, he had his driver take him out of the main urban area and westward until they arrived at a cluster of small villas in the countryside before stopping.
Before getting out of the car, Fu Heng took out his phone and sent a message. Soon, the door of the villa opened from the inside. Fu Heng got out of the car, looked around, and instructed the driver to drive the car in. Then he strode in and quietly closed the door of the villa again.
"President Heng, you could have just given me a message if there was anything you needed. Why did you have to come all this way in person?"
"It's really better to check on some things in person! Otherwise, how will I know if I've wasted my money?"
Fu Heng looked at the short, middle-aged man standing beside him, still wearing an elegant and proper smile. After noticing the fleeting embarrassment on the middle-aged man's face, he reached out and gently patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't worry, Alai, I still trust you! It's just that I won't feel at ease unless you come in person!"
"Yes, yes, yes. The reason why President Heng was able to become CEO is because he is more meticulous than the rest of us!"
Alai was good at flattery, but it was almost useless against Fu Heng. He simply deepened the smile on his lips, looked around, and casually sat down on the sofa.
"Tell me what I asked you to investigate! Don't tell me you have no leads. The money I give you every year is enough to support an FBI agency!"
"Yes, yes, Mr. Heng has treated us very well, so we will certainly not let him down!"
Alai nodded frantically as he picked up an iPad and opened a folder containing the results of their recent investigation.
"This is what we found out based on Heng's description. The woman of unknown origin next to Cai Feng calls herself A Xin. She has recently appeared by his side inexplicably. It is said that she is very good at pleasing Cai Feng and can almost make him obey her every word!"
The folder contained many photos of Ah Xin, each one exuding a bewitching and alluring beauty. Fu Heng looked at her face, which, despite its heavy makeup, couldn't hide the resemblance to Gu Mingxia's image, and felt a strange sense of disgust.
Such a gaudy woman resembling Gu Mingxia disgusted him! The Mingxia he loved was so pure and beautiful, how could she be like this?
"According to our sources, Ah Xin has always lived in Toronto and went to South Africa a month ago. She was frequently involved in scandalous affairs with local tycoons in Toronto, making her a nightmare for many wealthy wives, because they could not win their husbands' hearts no matter how hard they tried. Often, this woman could make those tycoons spend a fortune on her with just a snap of her fingers!"
"Important!"
Fu Heng had no interest in listening to A Xin's romantic history. He closed his eyes and refused to look at the photos on the iPad, feeling that even a glance would be an insult to Ming Xia.
"Based on speculation, Ah Xin was likely born in Xiangcheng. When she was three years old, she was sent to Toronto to be raised by a distant aunt. When she was fifteen, the aunt who raised her died in a car accident. It is said that Ah Xin met a very mysterious woman named M at that time, and then began to attend various high-society parties."
Alai's investigation was very detailed. Fu Heng looked at the numerous documents about A Xin in the folder and then stopped at the birth information.
Are you sure her identity is correct?
"Mr. Heng, we've been by your side for so many years, how can you not trust our investigative capabilities?"
Alai glanced at the information Fu Heng was looking at and said confidently. Fu Heng frowned, thinking of Gu Mingxia's vulnerability that night. He suddenly felt that if this matter were investigated further, it might be an even bigger blow to Gu Mingxia!
"Have you found out M's identity?"
"It's still early to investigate, but it will be quite difficult! Every time we find some information about M, someone deliberately erases the follow-up information, making it impossible for us to investigate! But don't worry, Mr. Heng, give us some more time, and we will definitely be able to find out!"
"Alright, here's the money for this month!" Fu Heng tossed a check onto the table, got up, and started to walk out. But as he reached the door, he suddenly turned back and looked coldly at Alai.
"I don't want Ah Xin's identity to be discovered by anyone else! You should know what to do, remember that, don't let me down!"
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