Where are they?
Where did Chen Sisi and Niu Niu go?
The small bedroom could be seen at a glance. The bedding on the bed clearly showed signs of being pressed down, but the person was nowhere to be found.
Just then, a soft rustling sound came from the half-open door next door.
"Mom, the child is used to sleeping with me, let me do it!"
"What are you doing here? Three people sleeping in one bed, isn't it too crowded?"
"It's really okay, the bed is big, not cramped at all..." Shen Sisi didn't expect that while she was pouring out the foot bath water, Niu Niu was carried to the small room by Xu Hongying.
When she returned, Niu Niu had already been tucked into bed.
Xu Hongying stood guard by the door like a door god; no matter what, she would not let Niu Niu disturb the young couple today.
Chen Sisi was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, wanting to rush over and take Niu Niu away, but she couldn't overcome Xu Hongying's various obstacles.
Her brows were tightly furrowed, and a deep frown appeared between them: "Mom, Niu Niu has always loved to kick off the blankets when she sleeps since she was little. She's weak and sweats a lot at night, so I have to get up in the middle of the night to wipe her sweat. She also occasionally wets the bed. It's such a hassle."
"You're getting on in years; getting up at night like this won't be good for your health."
Xu Hongying waved her hand and pushed her to the door without saying a word: "What's so hard about it? I raised three children all by myself. It's just getting up at night to cover them with a blanket, wipe their sweat, and change their diapers. What's so difficult about that?"
"Don't forget your most important task right now—get pregnant with my family's child as soon as possible."
Shen Sisi was anxious. Xu Hongying was really impervious to reason. No matter how much she was persuaded, she was always immersed in her own world.
She didn't bother to waste her breath and looked past Xu Hongying's shoulder, trying to place her hopes on Niu Niu.
"Niu Niu, you want to sleep with Mommy, right?"
Niu Niu hid under the covers, peeking out her big, bright eyes: "I want to sleep with Mommy, but... I want a little brother or sister even more!"
Chen Sisi's face flushed red like a boiler, the expectation on her face slowly disappeared, and her expression became complicated and difficult to read.
What exactly did Xu Hongying say to Niu Niu...?
Niu Niu has been in poor health since childhood and has few friends. She dreams of having a little playmate.
Upon hearing Xu Hongying say that as long as she sleeps with her grandma, her parents can conjure up a little brother or sister for her, Niu Niu immediately hugged Xu Hongying's neck and let her carry her to the small bed next door.
Xu Hongying smiled smugly: "Alright, stop dawdling and go to sleep!"
Without saying a word, she gently pushed Chen Sisi out the door: "Go to sleep, I'll take good care of this little girl."
Chen Si's mind was blank as she silently tried to piece together the shattered pieces of her heart.
It seems Mom is serious.
This isn't just talk...
Chen Sisi looked both dejected and anxious.
Dejected and listless is Gu Chengfeng's character.
Xu Hongying was unaware of his injury and was still eagerly awaiting the arrival of her eldest grandson.
Since the baby hasn't been born, Xu Hongying will have to live here indefinitely.
Given enough time, the truth will inevitably come out.
What will Gu Chengfeng do then...?
As for the tension and worry, it's because I'm worried about Niu Niu.
For the past three years, Niu Niu had been with her every day. Now that her little one was suddenly gone, she felt a void in her heart.
I wonder if Xu Hongying, with her carefree attitude, can take good care of Niu Niu.
Niu Niu's health has just improved; she can't afford to get sick again.
In the darkness, Gu Chengfeng looked at the woman who had stopped standing there. The smile on his face slowly disappeared, and the expression in his eyes became increasingly cold.
"That's just how my mom is. She's decisive and efficient, only caring about herself and not others. I'll find an opportunity to bring Niu Niu back tomorrow."
As Gu Chengfeng spoke, his eyes remained fixed on her. Seeing that she was wearing only a thin cotton shirt, her graceful figure was stretched taut over the loose fabric, and he felt a surge of heat, losing himself in thought for a few seconds.
Chen Sisi sighed helplessly; that was all she could do.
She wasn't wearing a coat, and the cold wind made her nose itch, causing her to sneeze.
Gu Chengfeng's heart skipped a beat, and the next second he draped his coat over Chen Sisi's shoulders: "It's chilly at night, hurry up and get under the covers. Leave the rest to me..."
She wrapped herself tightly in the large robe, not quite understanding what the rest meant.
But she obediently turned around and went inside, curling up into a tiny ball and huddling under the covers.
Gu Chengfeng stood there for a few more seconds to dissipate the scalding heat from his body before stepping into the room.
As soon as he entered, he saw Shen Sisi take off her gold necklace and gold bracelet and hand them to him.
"What is this...?" The deep voice asked in a questioning tone.
Chen Sisi raised her head and said, "This gift is too precious for me to accept."
Gu Chengfeng did not accept it, but slowly lowered his eyes to look at her, his brows slightly furrowed: "What is given to you is yours, there is no reason to take it back."
"But we're...we're fake, not a real couple." Shen Sisi reminded him softly, perhaps Gu Chengfeng had gotten too caught up in the role and forgotten that they were just a contractual couple!
Gu Chengfeng's face was frighteningly gloomy, and he stood by the bed with a low-pressure aura, his thin lips tightly closed and extremely cold.
"You don't need to remind me..."
Beneath his calm exterior lay a turbulent undercurrent, all of which was observed by Shen Sisi.
Did she say something wrong? Why is Gu Chengfeng so angry!
“Gu Chengfeng, I’m serious. This is jewelry your family gave to your wife. I can’t accept it.”
She stretched her hand forward a little further, but was pushed back by a large hand.
The large, cold hand exuded a chilling aura.
“Chen Sisi, as long as you are my wife for one day, this gold necklace and gold bracelet are yours, unless... you are not my wife, then it’s not too late for me to return them.”
Of course, he wouldn't let that day happen.
Shen Sisi also felt that what he said made sense.
Now that she's under Xu Hongying's watchful eye all the time, it's better for her to occasionally wear her gold jewelry out for a stroll, so she won't be easily caught.
"Alright, I'll keep this set of jewelry here for now." Shen Sisi carefully wrapped it in red cloth and put it in the bedside drawer.
Seeing that she stayed, Gu Chengfeng's low mood finally dissipated. He grabbed the blanket, lifted a corner, and was about to sit down when he heard a very faint footstep coming from next door.
Just as Chen Sisi was about to speak, Gu Chengfeng gestured for her to be quiet.
Sure enough, the footsteps stopped furtively at their door.
Chen Sisi stared intently at the thin door panel. Was the old lady eavesdropping?
She immediately looked at the man beside her, only to meet a pair of narrow, almond-shaped eyes that were slightly upturned.
"Can you... breathe?" His voice was deep and husky, carrying a captivating allure in the night, making her heart skip a beat.
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