Chapter 24: Lower Your Profile

Li Ting did not return home all night.

Gu Mian guessed that he couldn't get relief from his physical condition, so he went to find Yin Luoxue.

But it has nothing to do with her anymore.

......

The next morning.

Gu Mian got up and went downstairs to have breakfast with the old lady.

"Where is Ting Shen?" asked Madam Li.

Gu Mian poured milk for Madam Li, "There was something urgent at the group, Ting Shen went out early in the morning and asked me to accompany grandma for breakfast."

"Okay, as long as you're here, it doesn't matter whether he's here or not."

Old Madam Li smiled. She knew that Li Tingshen had left last night, but she just didn't want to expose Gu Mian's lie.

After all, the child just didn't want to make her worry.

After breakfast, Gu Mian said goodbye to Mrs. Li and went to the hospital.

No matter how fast she went, she was still half an hour late. Xiaobao had already been waiting for her eagerly, "Mom!"

Gu Mian asked with a smile, "Has Xiaobao had breakfast?"

“I’ve eaten.”

"I made you a little dessert. Eat it later."

"Thank you, Mom."

Gu Mian put down his things and started cleaning the room.

Xiaobao has very high requirements for air quality. He cleans the room three times a day to ensure that it is dust-free.

Pei Jianchuan opened the door and came in, and immediately said, "Don't do this kind of work, take a rest."

Gu Mian smiled and said, "Mr. Pei, I am the caregiver you hired with your money, not your ancestor. This is my job."

"Your current situation is special, so it's best to stay still. You need to be extra careful in the first three months." Pei Jianchuan said, "I've found a new caregiver. Whether Xiaobao accepts it or not, at least you don't have to do these jobs anymore."

"How can this be possible?" Gu Mian felt bad, "Then my salary will be cut in half."

Although they had only known each other for a short time, Gu Mian's character was not difficult to see through, and Pei Jianchuan could only agree, "You really don't want to take advantage of me at all."

Gu Mian said, "My grandmother once said that what everyone gets in this life is destined. If you take something that does not belong to you as your own, you will definitely lose it somewhere else."

She didn't understand it before, but after a year in prison, she seemed to understand this sentence.

Li Tingshen didn't belong to her. She took him by force, which is why she lost a lot.

"Grandma is right." Pei Jianchuan said, "Gu Mian, we are friends. Excuse me for asking, but your relationship with Li Tingshen doesn't seem to be good."

Gu Mian did not hide the fact that "I am preparing for a divorce."

"And the child?"

"The child is mine alone. It has nothing to do with him, and he will never know the existence of this child."

Pei Jianchuan nodded. "Actually, I have an idea. Do you want to hear it?"

"What?"

"I watched the surveillance in the corridor. Xiaobao was beaten that day and had a bipolar disorder. Normally, he would have to be given a sedative to calm him down, but that day, under your comfort, Xiaobao didn't need a sedative." Pei Jianchuan sighed, "You also know that the child is so young, and sedatives are not good for his body."

"That's true."

Pei Jianchuan looked at her. "You are pregnant now. It will be very difficult for you to earn money to raise a child. I can help you. I am from Haicheng and I am on a business trip to the capital. I will be back soon. If you are willing, you can go back to Haicheng with me. You can help me take care of Xiaobao and I will pay you. How about that? This way, we can benefit each other."

"Mr. Pei, I understand what you mean." Gu Mian thought for a moment and said, "But I can't promise you."

"Why?"

"I know you want to help me, but if Ting Shen knew that I got divorced and went back to Haicheng with you, and went to your house to take care of Xiaobao, he would definitely misunderstand."

Pei Jianchuan raised his eyebrows, "I thought you decided to divorce because you no longer had feelings for Li Tingshen. Why are you still worried that he misunderstood?"

"I'm not worried that he'll misunderstand me, but I'm worried that once he misunderstands me, he'll attack you." Gu Mian explained, "You may not understand him. His possessiveness is almost abnormal. He will never allow me to get too close to another man after the divorce."

Seeing Pei Jianchuan thoughtful, Gu Mian added, "Mr. Pei, we are innocent, but Ting Shen may not think so. You are trying to help me, and if I cause you to be targeted, I will feel guilty for the rest of my life. Please believe me, I can take care of myself and the children."

"Since you insist, I can't say anything, but Gu Mian, I hope that one day, if you need help, you can call me first. If not for anything else, just because Xiaobao likes you, I am willing to help you."

"Thank you, Mr. Pei, you are such a good person." Gu Mian asked, "When are you planning to return to Haicheng?"

"Soon, in just a few days."

......

At 9:30 in the evening, after putting Xiaobao to sleep, Gushen prepared to leave.

Pei Jianchuan stood up and said, "I'll take you there."

"No, you need to accompany Xiaobao."

"The new nurse is here tonight, and I just happened to be going out for a while, so I'll stop by on my way."

Gu Mian then did not refuse.

The black Bentley stopped downstairs of the apartment building, and Gu Mian unbuckled his seat belt and got out.

"Gu Mian." Pei Jianchuan called her and walked up to her with two gift boxes. "This is a gift from a business partner. I can't take it away. You can keep it and eat it."

Gu Mian took a closer look and found that it was a well-known brand of bird's nest. Because of its good quality, the price was relatively expensive.

"Mr. Pei, no need."

"Take it, or it would be a shame if I throw it away."

Gu Mian could only take it and said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Just as Gu Mian was about to say goodbye, she suddenly saw out of the corner of her eye a tall and straight figure walking out of the darkness and walking towards her.

Gu Mian was startled.

Pei Jianchuan turned his head and looked in the direction of her sight, and also saw Li Tingshen.

"Why are you back so late?" Li Tingshen came to Gu Mian's side with a smile on his handsome face, "Why did you bother Mr. Pei to take you back? Didn't you agree that I would pick you up?"

Gu Mian thought about what happened last night and his expression became a little unnatural.

"Boss Li, nice to see you again." Pei Jianchuan smiled, "I came here to do some work nearby, and I came to send Gu Mian back."

"Thank you, Mr. Pei." Li Tingshen raised his hand and hugged Gu Mian's shoulder. "My husband and I will treat you to a meal some other day."

"good."

Although they were being polite to each other, Gu Mian could sense that the smell of gunpowder in the air was growing stronger.

Li Ting ordered him to leave, "I'm sorry I can't see you off."

Pei Jianchuan was not prepared to stay any longer, "Goodbye."

Gu Mian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She was afraid that they would start fighting on the spot.

Before Gu Mian could come to his senses, the two bags of bird's nests in his hands were suddenly taken away by Li Tingshen.

There was a trash can not far away, so he threw it directly into it.

"What are you doing!" Gu Mian was distressed, "This is very expensive!"

Li Tingshen turned around, his eyes solemn, "You were bought off by such a small thing? Gu Mian, don't you have a lot of backbone? You don't even covet the position of Mrs. Li, so why are you coveting these two boxes of bird's nests?"

"Please be polite when you speak." Gu Mian said seriously, "I bought this, not given by anyone."

She had no intention of taking other people's things for free. She was going to convert the bird's nest into money and deduct it from her salary when she settled her salary.

"Do you think I'm deaf? I heard it clearly. He was the one who gave it to you."

"I will give him money later, so how can it not be considered a purchase?"

After Gu Mian finished speaking, he prepared to pick up the bird's nest.

"Don't pick them up." The man's warning voice sounded faintly, "If you dare to pick them up, I will stew ten portions of bird's nests and let you eat them all in one go."

Gu Mian thought of the steak he had that day and stopped abruptly.

Li Tingshen was able to do what he said. She didn't want to eat ten servings of bird's nests.

Gu Mian turned around and looked at him, "I took it and had to pay him. You threw it away and I wasted several days' work!"

After she finished speaking, she turned around and went upstairs angrily.

Li Ting frowned deeply. It's just two boxes of bird's nests. How much can they be worth? Why would she be angry?

Gu Mian took out the key, opened the door and went into the house. Just as he was about to close the door, the man followed him in.

Gu Mian hurriedly stopped him, "What are you doing? I didn't let you in, get out."

Naturally, she couldn't hold back with her little strength, and Li Tingshen easily entered the room and sat down on the sofa without any courtesy.

Gu Mian could only close the door, go to the balcony to collect clothes, and mind his own business.

Li Ting took a deep look at the house in front of him. It was not even as big as Li's family's bathroom. It was full of things and was narrow and cramped.

She looked at Gu Mian who was sitting on the bed folding clothes and said, "How can anyone live here? Come home with me."

"I told you, that's not my home."

"Are you still angry about last night?" Li Tingshen just felt a headache. He forced himself to end the conversation halfway through and was not angry with her, but she is still angry now.

"Come home with me, and I promise not to force you."

"I won't go back. It's great here." Gu Mian put the folded clothes into a small closet. "I'm an ordinary person, so of course I have to live in an ordinary community like this. Yunyue Bay is great, but it doesn't belong to me."

Just like Li Tingshen, he never belonged to her.

Li Ting frowned, and a hint of impatience appeared on his handsome face. "Gu Mian, I have already lowered my posture."

Gu Mian turned and looked at him. "Did grandma force you to come here? Don't worry, I will explain it to grandma when I find the right opportunity."

"What do you want to make clear? Say you want to divorce me and ask grandma to put pressure on me?" Li Tingshen's eyebrows were filled with anger. "Gu Mian, are you pretending to be deaf, or are you deliberately turning a deaf ear to my words? I said, I will not divorce you!"

"Why?" Gu Mian looked at him puzzledly, "You don't love me at all, why don't you want a divorce?"