Shen Zhi Qiu's hand trembled, and the paper fell to the ground.
Lu Jia had already glimpsed the results of the paternity test. She lowered her eyes and felt a pang of heartache, wanting to step forward and pat Shen Zhi Qiu's shoulder to comfort her.
Unexpectedly, Shen Zhi Qiu just smiled bitterly, then raised her head and said, "No wonder he has always treated me and Shen Mei Yan differently. Because I am not his biological daughter, he doesn't care if I am not doing well."
Shen Zhi Qiu's voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for everyone present to hear.
Seeing Shen Zhi Qiu's dejected appearance, Mu Zi Qi felt a pang of sadness. She quickly stepped forward, gently turned Shen Zhi Qiu's shoulders, and softly advised, "Child, no matter who your biological father is, we will always be your parents."
Shen Zhi Qiu held her hand tightly; Mu Zi Qi always gave her a lot of warmth.
“Mom, thank you.” Shen Zhi Qiu looked up. “You and Dad must be exhausted. Go back first. We’ll take care of this…” She glanced at the broken glass in the living room.
"Your father and I will go back to the old house first. Grandpa is feeling much better lately, but he keeps asking about you. Come back and visit him when you have time." Mu Ziqi stroked Shen Zhiqiu's hand and patiently instructed her, "Also, since you're pregnant, it's not suitable for you to stay here while the construction is going on. I'll arrange for someone to take you to a hotel in the suburbs later. It's also one of the Gu family's properties. The hotel is at the foot of the mountain, with fresh air and beautiful scenery."
Fearing that Shen Zhi Qiu might feel embarrassed, she continued, "Because Grandpa used to like to stay there often, there is a small medical team stationed there. If you go there while you are pregnant, someone will take care of you. Also, it will be good for your mother's recovery to stay there and have a change of environment."
Seeing that Shen Zhi Qiu was still hesitating, Gu Sui An advised:
"Zhiqiu, just listen to your mother. Dad will make the arrangements. He'll send a car to pick you up in a bit."
Seeing that Gu Qingyan was still standing there like a wooden statue, she couldn't help but glare at him and said in a low voice, "Don't you have any sense? Don't you know how to take the initiative to offer to take Zhi Qiu there? What use are you?!"
"Okay, thank you, Mom and Dad." Shen Zhi Qiu had no choice but to agree since Gu Suian had already said so.
"I'll go with you later." Gu Qingyan seemed to have been woken up by the scolding. He strode over to Shen Zhi Qiu's side, glanced at Lu Jia, and said firmly.
Seeing Shen Zhi Qiu's brows furrow instantly, the light that had just lit up in Gu Qing Yan's eyes dimmed again. He pursed his lips and conceded softly, "I can just take you there. Once you're settled, if you don't like me there, I'll leave." Seeing this, Shen Zhi Qiu didn't want to be too disrespectful to Gu Qing Yan in front of her parents, so she acquiesced to his words.
After seeing her parents and Si Mingyu off, Shen Zhi Qiu turned around and went inside, leaving Gu Qing Yan outside.
Half an hour later.
Shen Zhi Qiu packed her luggage and came downstairs with Lin Yun Jin and Zhou Xiao Ran, while Lu Jia carried the luggage downstairs behind them.
Gu Qingyan watched as Lu Jia ran up and down the stairs many times but still hadn't finished moving the items, and couldn't help but call Shen Zhi Qiu aside and speak:
"Are you planning to never come back?! You've emptied the house."
“Isn’t this villa already mine? So it’s okay if I want to move it all out, right?” Shen Zhi Qiu retorted, giving him a cold look.
"I heard you sold all the bags I gave you before?" Seeing Shen Zhi Qiu's bad attitude towards him, Gu Qing Yan also turned cold and asked with displeasure.
“Well, since we’re not going to carry it, why not sell it for money?” Shen Zhi Qiu replied naturally.
"You need money?" Gu Qingyan was very annoyed. "If you need money, why don't you just ask me?"
“I don’t lack anything,” Shen Zhi Qiu said calmly. “My royalties are enough to support myself. But no one would complain about having too much money.”
"Those bags were limited editions I bought for you. Many wealthy ladies would love them but couldn't get them; they're practically priceless! And you just sold them so easily?!" Gu Qingyan was seething with anger. He was furious that Shen Zhi Qiu had sold all the bags he'd given her without his permission. Did she think their relationship was worthless to her? Or rather, that he, Gu Qingyan, was worthless to her?!
“But I don’t need it.” Shen Zhi Qiu looked up at him. “Gu Qing Yan, you’ve never understood what I need.”
"Then what do you need?" Gu Qingyan frowned, feeling somewhat guilty.
"What I need most right now is for you to sign the divorce papers and set me free," Shen Zhi Qiu said calmly.
"Impossible." Gu Qingyan still rejected it outright.
"In that case, Gu Qingyan, we have nothing more to say." Shen Zhi Qiu pressed her temples wearily, her face looking somewhat haggard. She had been dealing with too many things lately, and she was truly exhausted.
"Mr. Gu, the car is ready. We can take your wife there at any time." Huang Lin suddenly stepped forward, interrupting their conversation. After speaking, he waved to a burly young man.
"Mr. Gu, Madam, this is He Yu. He is an elite soldier that I specially selected on Mr. Gu's orders. He will escort you there and will also lead a team to stay there to protect you."
“Madam,” He Yu said respectfully, “I will do my best to ensure your safety without disturbing your life, please rest assured.”
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