48. A Solemn Statement Regarding the Misty Blue Rose
The next day was Saturday. When Wen Xueyan got up, she felt dizzy and felt as if she was pregnant.
She took the pregnancy test to the bathroom.
A few minutes later, Wen Xueyan looked down at the pregnancy test. The lone red control line was like a period, temporarily ending the anxiety of the past five days.
But then, she still felt dizzy. Another kind of anxiety washed over her. She opened her phone and searched for "accuracy test results," and the results showed that in early pregnancy, when HCG levels are low, pregnancy tests may not detect it, and a blood test at the hospital is needed to confirm.
Wen Xueyan turned on the tap and washed her face with cold water. Her eyes were slightly red in the mirror, whether from lack of sleep or from the emotional turmoil she had just experienced, she didn't know.
An hour later, Wen Xueyan arrived at the hospital alone.
After having her blood drawn, she sat on a plastic chair in the hallway while waiting for the results.
The tranquility of the hospital was broken by the arguing of a young couple nearby.
"I just want to see your phone, is that so hard?" The pregnant woman's voice was choked with sobs, and her hand gently rested on her swollen belly.
Her husband turned his face away: "Can you stop being so paranoid?"
"Am I being paranoid? She texts you in the middle of the night, and you always go out as soon as you receive a message..."
Wen Xuexue quietly shifted her gaze. This scene was so familiar, so reminiscent of the final days of her marriage with her ex-husband, Song Tiancheng, during a period of stagnation. Those endless suspicions, those evasive conversations...
At that time, she, like this pregnant woman, struggled repeatedly between unease and self-deception. Later, she realized that a relationship that requires constant vigilance has long lost its meaning.
Listening to the couple arguing beside her, she realized that although her relationship with Cheng Boyan had ended without a trace, it had never left her with such suspicion and unease. What Cheng Boyan had given her was always clear and sincere affection.
Even if they eventually have to separate, it's not because of deception or betrayal, but because of the heavy pressure of reality.
Wen Xuexue thought to herself, trying to comfort herself. Some encounters, even if brief as fireworks, are enough to illuminate the sky for a moment. But some lifelong commitments become prisons of mutual torment.
The phone screen lit up at this moment, and the pop-up window for local trending searches was particularly eye-catching:
[Local Financial News] Today, the marital life of Mr. Cheng Boyan, President of the Cheng Group, and his wife, Xu Junxian, has once again become the focus of attention from all sectors of society. According to sources familiar with the matter, Mr. Cheng Boyan specially gifted Xu Junxian nine hundred misty blue roses to celebrate their wedding anniversary. This affectionate gesture has sparked widespread discussion in business circles and among the general public.
On-site close-up: Full House of Romance
This morning, a reporter was invited to visit. Inside the villa's main hall, nine hundred delicate blue roses were on display, their petals full and vibrant, exuding a subtle fragrance. At the center of the bouquet was an exquisite greeting card bearing the heartfelt message, "Holding your hand, growing old together," signed "Forever loving you, Bo Yan."
Ms. Xu Junxian, in an interview, stated, "My husband, Mr. Cheng, has always valued family. Even amidst his busy work schedule, he maintains a romantic spirit. This gesture of gifting roses is Mr. Cheng's deep expression of our years of devoted companionship, and it also reflects the Cheng Group's corporate philosophy of 'family harmony culture.'"
Had he really reconciled with Xu Junxian? This thought filled her with sadness. But then she thought again, they were a legally married couple, while she and he had already broken up. If they were to get back together, what right did she have to be sad?
She sat in the chair for another ten minutes or so, and when she got up again to walk toward the report machine, her steps were a little unsteady.
She pulled out the thin piece of paper and her gaze fell directly on the conclusion: "Pregnancy status: positive".
Upon seeing the report and recalling the news she had just heard, Wen Xueyan felt dizzy, and the report in her hand fluttered to the ground.
"Watch out!" A strong hand caught her just in time.
After Wen Xueyan sat down, she recognized the tall man in the white coat in front of her as Ning Zhiyi's boyfriend, Qi Wenmu.
After Dr. Qi helped her sit down, he immediately and politely let go of her.
He then picked up the report from the ground, his gaze lingered on it for a moment, and then calmly handed it back to her.
Dr. Qi noticed that Wen Xueyan had come alone.
"Go in and talk to your prenatal doctor first," Dr. Qi said gently. "I have a patient who has been transferred to the obstetrics and gynecology department. I just passed by here. I'll be off work in half an hour. Don't walk alone. I'll drive you home later."
He carefully observed her expression: "Should I have Zhiyi come and keep you company now?"
Wen Xueyan shook her head: "No need, I'm fine."
"Okay, wait for me in the waiting area after your appointment." Dr. Qi glanced at his watch.
Less than half an hour later, Dr. Qi reappeared, having changed out of his white coat and into a dark gray wool coat. He led Wen Xueyan to the parking lot and opened the passenger door for her.
The car was very tidy. When Wen Xueyan fastened her seatbelt, she noticed a postgraduate entrance exam English vocabulary book on the back seat.
Dr. Qi started the car, noticed her gaze, and explained, "It was I who suggested that Zhiyi take the postgraduate entrance exam. Her sales job is too hard. With a higher degree, she'll have more options and more possibilities for the future. She can have a broader career development space, just like you. I tutor her in English and math, and she's learning very quickly. My current salary can also support her studies."
Wen Xueyan was slightly taken aback, and suddenly understood why Ning Zhiyi, knowing that Dr. Qi had lost money in futures trading, still couldn't bear to leave him. Ning Zhiyi hadn't brought up the futures issue yet, only continuing to postpone the wedding date.
The car drove smoothly on the winter street. Dr. Qi's profile looked particularly deep in the warm winter sun. His slender fingers rested lightly on the steering wheel, and he drove very steadily.
Wen Xueyan was initially worried that Dr. Qi would ask about the child's father, and she didn't know how to answer such a question.
However, Dr. Qi did not bring up the topic until the car slowly stopped in front of her apartment building.
"If you come to the hospital for prenatal checkups in the future," Dr. Qi said before leaving, "you can call Zhiyi a day in advance. Zhiyi and I will accompany you whenever we are free."
He paused, then added, "At least I can help you queue and get your things."
These words are very simple.
A perfect balance of propriety and care.
"Thank you, Dr. Qi," Wen Xueyan said softly.
He nodded slightly and then left.
After arriving home, Wen Xueyan poured herself a glass of warm water. The afternoon sun slanted into the living room. Holding the warm glass, she sat down on the sofa, letting the sunlight fall on her back, but she didn't feel much warmth.
The conversation in the consultation room still echoed in my ears.
"Do you plan to keep this child?" the female doctor asked calmly, her pen lightly tapping the examination report.
Wen Xueyan fell silent. They had already broken up; should she stay? But she couldn't bear to have an abortion.
Sitting alone at home now, the question weighed even heavier. She remembered the news. Nine hundred roses—what a thoughtful number, what a loving gesture. If all of this was true, then what about the child in her womb? An accident that shouldn't have existed? Evidence of destroying someone else's family?
She couldn't help but recall her own childhood. Her mother carried her to find her father, tears soaking her little dress. Those afternoons when classmates mocked her for "not having a father," those moments watching other children being lifted high by their fathers, those nights when her mother wept alone—would her child have to experience all of this?
"No, Cheng Boyan wouldn't do that," she murmured to herself. But then she smiled bitterly. He was still someone else's husband. Even if he wouldn't be as heartless as her father, wasn't a father who couldn't appear openly and honestly another form of harm to a child? Besides, what would happen if the Xu family found out? After all, legally speaking, this child would have inheritance rights, which would be tantamount to them fighting over the property.
The sunlight moved slowly, from her back to her shoulders.
She opened her phone again, wanting to confirm the heartbreaking news, but then saw a new trending topic:
[Local Financial News] According to our sources, Mr. Cheng Boyan, President of Cheng's Group, issued a statement formally denying the "giving roses" incident circulating today.
Wen Xueyan's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly clicked on the details.
The full statement is as follows:
Mr. Cheng Boyan hereby solemnly declares: The reports circulating on some media platforms recently regarding Mr. Cheng Boyan and Xu Junxian celebrating their wedding anniversary are seriously inaccurate. Mr. Cheng Boyan and Xu Junxian have been separated for some time due to irreconcilable differences, and their divorce proceedings are currently underway. The so-called "gift of nine hundred roses" is entirely fictitious and completely inconsistent with the facts.
Cheng's Group has always adhered to the principle of honest operation. Mr. Cheng Boyan, as the head of the group, has consistently maintained a responsible attitude towards society, employees, and shareholders. The group reserves the right to pursue legal action against any irresponsible and false reports by individual media outlets...
[Financial Observation] As one of the leading enterprises in the city, Cheng's Group adheres to…
Wen Xueyan skipped these and continued scrolling down, where she saw:
[Lawyer's Interpretation] Renowned family lawyer Zhang Tianyuan stated, "During divorce proceedings, the public statements and actions of both spouses can become evidence in court."
Cheng Boyan's carefully worded statement was like a ray of light, shining into her somewhat sorrowful heart.
Wen Xueyan stroked her belly, "Baby, it seems that Daddy hasn't given up on you. He might still be trying."
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