"Can I buy two cribs for the baby?" Gu Qingyan mustered his courage, settling for second best, and looked at Shen Zhi Qiu expectantly. He reached out, wanting to touch Shen Zhi Qiu's belly, but then quickly withdrew his hand, realizing it was pointless.
“Yes, but it’s not necessary.” Shen Zhi Qiu stroked her belly and said with a smile, “My brother has already bought it for me. All the items in the nursery are ready, so I don’t need anything else, and I certainly don’t need yours.”
"Zhi Qiu, do you have to talk to me like this? Can't we just talk things out? Even if it's for the child's sake, I'll give the child..."
"No need." Before Gu Qingyan could finish speaking, Rong Mo interrupted him bluntly, "Anything the Gu family can afford, the Rong family can afford too."
“Yes, but the meaning is different.” Gu Qingyan frowned, somewhat displeased. “I am the child’s biological father! Buying things for the child represents my care and love for him.”
"Gu Qingyan, how dare you say that? You're incredibly shameless! You should be glad my dad isn't home." Rong Mo sneered. "Otherwise, my dad would definitely have grabbed a stick and beaten you to a pulp! He wouldn't have stopped until he'd beaten you to a pulp!"
"I've admitted my mistakes so many times, and I know that Zhi Qiu won't forgive me now. I know all that. I just hope to make up for it a little bit, even if it's just buying something for the child, is that so wrong?" Gu Qingyan lowered her head as she spoke, covering her head in pain.
"Gu Qingyan, if you continue like this, then I have no choice but to ask you to leave." Before Rong Mo could answer, Shen Zhi Qiu spoke up directly, "Do you think that buying some things can make up for it? Do you think I don't have money to buy things for the child?"
You say I won't forgive you. Tell me, how can I forgive you?!
Did you ever consider me when you brought Xiao Wanqing to the event in such a high-profile manner?
Where were you when I was suffering from morning sickness time and time again?
What were you doing when I hid deep in the mountains to avoid you?
I heard that if your parents hadn't forced you to come find me, you wouldn't have even considered it.
I ask you, at that time, didn't you know I was pregnant?
How can you say such high-sounding things about the children's sake?!
If I were you, I'd be mortified!
Shen Zhi Qiu sneered, looking at the dejected Gu Qing Yan, and continued, "You know everything. But you still chose the way that cares least about me. Since you don't care about me, how could you possibly care about my child sincerely?"
If Xiao Wanqing were to have your child, you certainly wouldn't be like this, would you?
“Xiao Wanqing and I aren’t…” Gu Qingyan loosened his tie in frustration, “What do you want in return for your belief?!”
"Shut up! I don't want to hear any more of your useless words. We're divorced. Whether you apologize or offer proof, I don't need it!" Shen Zhi Qiu slammed the book down and stood up, saying to the butler, Uncle Li, "Uncle Li, see the guest out! Thank you."
Gu Qingyan was unconvinced and immediately stepped forward to stand in front of Shen Zhi Qiu, blocking her view.
With a loud slap, Gu Qingyan's face was turned to the side. He turned his face in astonishment and looked at Shen Zhi Qiu in disbelief.
She hit him again!
"Hey, be careful!" This was the first time Rong Mo had seen Shen Zhi Qiu so angry. He hurriedly stood up, wanting to help Shen Zhi Qiu up, and then rubbed Shen Zhi Qiu's hand in his own. "Does it hurt? Next time, don't do it yourself. Just say so, and I'll do it."
Gu Qingyan's lips twitched, and her anger flared even more.
Just then, Lu Jia came out carrying bird's nest. Seeing that Shen Zhi Qiu was angry, he quickly put the bird's nest on the table next to him and rushed over.
"Are you alright?" Lu Jia lowered her head and asked gently, "Calm down, calm down. Nothing is more important than your health. You mustn't get angry right now. I've prepared bird's nest soup for you, and I even added an extra serving of fresh milk as you asked yesterday. Let me help you to the dining table to eat."
Rong Mochen and Chen Zhi Qiu gradually calmed down under Lu Jia's comforting words, and then Rong Mochen gently placed Chen Zhi Qiu's hand in Lu Jia's hand.
"Wait!" Gu Qingyan saw Rong Mo's actions and immediately rushed over to support Shen Zhi Qiu's other arm.
Rong Mo frowned, looking coldly at Gu Qingyan, "Why aren't you leaving yet?! If you don't leave, I'll definitely have someone throw you out!"
Suppressing his anger, Rong Mo called out towards the door, "Wei Qiao!"
Wei Qiao strode over and stood next to Gu Qingyan, saying coldly, "Please."
"I'm not leaving." Gu Qingyan saw Lu Jia helping Shen Zhi Qiu and her jealousy flared up instantly. When she saw Rong Mo placing Shen Zhi Qiu's hand in Lu Jia's palm, she was completely overwhelmed and became stubborn.
"Gu Qingyan, are you sick?! Do you want to be slapped again?!" Shen Zhi Qiu struggled to pull her hand back, but Gu Qingyan squeezed it even tighter in protest.
Shen Zhi Qiu winced in pain, her brows furrowing as she cried out.
Lu Jia was furious and immediately went around to the other side of Shen Zhi Qiu, directly prying Gu Qing Yan's hand open.
"You have no right to stay here with Zhi Qiu!" Gu Qingyan raised his eyebrows defiantly at Lu Jia.
"You are the least qualified." Rong Mo was furious. With just one look from him, Wei Qiao immediately stepped forward, grabbed Gu Qingyan's arm, and dragged him out without saying a word.
Gu Qingyan had also participated in combat training and had good physical fitness and agility. He grabbed Wei Qiao's arm with his backhand, quickly took a step back, and suddenly threw Wei Qiao to the ground with an over-the-shoulder throw.
"Ooh," Wei Qiao was completely unprepared, thinking that Gu Qingyan was spoiled and pampered, so she suffered a great loss.
But he immediately did a somersault and flipped himself up, then lowered his center of gravity and swept his leg to try to trip Gu Qingyan.
Gu Qingyan anticipated his movements, quickly retreated, and dodged the attack.
Rong Mo and Lu Jia were worried that Shen Zhi Qiu would get hurt, so they quickly helped Shen Zhi Qiu to the side. Then they asked the butler to call all the bodyguards outside in. He didn't want to waste words with Gu Qing Yan, nor did he want Wei Qiao to deal with Gu Qing Yan alone. At this moment, he just wanted to beat Gu Qing Yan up.
After several rounds, Gu Qingyan couldn't take it anymore. He realized that if he continued to fight like this, he would be caught by Wei Qiao sooner or later. So he grabbed a vase from the side and threw it at Wei Qiao.
Wei Qiao quickly reached out to block it, and the vase bounced into the air before crashing heavily to the ground, scattering shards everywhere.
The incident happened so suddenly that even though Rong Mo and Lu Jia quickly stepped in front of Shen Zhi Qiu, a small, sharp shard still managed to cut Shen Zhi Qiu's exposed arm, and blood immediately gushed out.
Hearing the commotion, Aunt Zhao came out of her room and saw the scene. She was startled and rushed over to try to stop the bleeding, but suddenly she noticed the bloodstains on Shen Zhi Qiu's skirt and shouted, "Oh no! Take her to the hospital quickly! Miss is bleeding!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com