Chapter 267 It's nothing more than breaking up
Seeing Zhuo Qingqian's conflicted and pained expression, Han Xi didn't want to ask too many questions.
However, this matter could be a big deal or a small deal. After all, once it's done, it's irreversible. She and Gu Beichen are already engaged. How will she face the Gu family in the future?
"Xi Xi, can you understand me?"
“I understand you. These are your decisions, and I respect them. I just want you to talk to your brother again and express your thoughts.”
"What if he still disagrees?"
Han Xi found this question difficult to answer; if he disagreed, their relationship might come to an end.
Originally, Zhuo Qingqian's pregnancy was a great joy for the Gu family, but it turned out like this, leaving Han Xi with mixed feelings.
Zhuo Qingqian gripped her hand tightly and said, "I know you're in a difficult position. If you won't help me, I'll go find a doctor myself. Anyway, I've had enough and don't want to continue."
As Zhuo Qingqian was saying this, she lifted the blanket to get down, but Han Xi hugged her tightly.
"Qianqian, you're too emotional right now. Calm down first. Whatever you want to do, I'll help you."
With tears streaming down her face, Zhuo Qingqian said, "I didn't want this to happen either. You have to promise me you won't tell Gu Beichen. He'll definitely stop me. I don't want to argue about this anymore, so I'll just resolve it this way."
Han Xi was at a loss for words. Zhuo Qingqian's attitude was firm, indicating that she had already made her decision.
She held Han Xi's face in her hands, her eyes misty with tears, and said, "Xi Xi, I've already made plans, you don't need to worry about me."
Han Xi took a deep breath and said, "Your plan is nothing more than to break up. You don't want to be bound by marriage, nor do you want to be tied down by children. You want to regain your freedom."
Having her inner thoughts read, Zhuo Qingqian nodded with tears streaming down her face.
“You can call me selfish or irresponsible, but I’ve experienced what you’re talking about regarding marriage and children, and I feel that it’s really not right for me.”
Zhuo Qingqian has a free and easy personality and dislikes being tied down. She has been dating Gu Beichen for many years but does not want to get married.
It was Gu Beichen's sincerity, coupled with a bit of persistent nagging, that made her accept his marriage proposal.
However, everything that has happened now has completely eroded her confidence.
She didn't want to spend the next few months in this torment, and the doctor had said that her current condition made a natural birth difficult; she didn't want to have a scar on her perfectly healthy body.
"Qianqian, are you really sure about this? You won't regret it."
Zhuo Qingqian took a deep breath and nodded: "I've thought it through. I don't want my family to worry about this. Will you stay with me?"
Han Xi needs to make a great decision to help her accomplish this.
"I understand. I trust your decision and I'm willing to help you."
Zhuo Qingqian, overwhelmed with gratitude, grasped her hand and choked out, "Xi Xi, believe me, I will never regret it."
Han Xi patted her shoulder: "I'll discuss this with the doctor later. You still have a chance to back out during this time. It's all up to you to decide."
Since she didn't want to tell Gu Beichen, Han Xi respected her wishes and didn't want to persuade her anymore.
"Thank you, Xixi, my best friend."
Han Xi nodded heavily, and after calming her down, she went out to find the hospital director to arrange the surgery.
Han Xi didn't know if Zhuo Qingqian would regret it in the end, but she couldn't live with herself for what she had done.
She still had her grandmother's expectations for the child in her mind, and Ding Shan's condition improved because of the child's presence.
If the Gu family finds out the child is gone, will something drastic happen?
Considering Zhuo Qingqian's current state, Han Xi has no choice but to help.
After confirming the pregnant woman's opinion, the hospital director conducted various examinations on Zhuo Qingqian. At Zhuo Qingqian's urging, the surgery could be performed the next morning.
Han Xi felt a tightness in her chest upon hearing the result and asked worriedly, "Qianqian, don't you think it's too fast? Should we reconsider for a couple more days?"
Zhuo Qingqian gritted her teeth and shook her head: "No, I just want to be free as soon as possible."
Zhuo Qingqian spoke harshly, but her heart was bleeding. She could only blame her child for being born into the wrong family, into someone like her.
Rather than living with resentment, it's better to let everyone be free.
Han Xi nodded: "Then you should get some rest today. I'll come over first thing tomorrow morning. Let me know if you have any ideas."
Zhuo Qingqian smiled and replied, "I know what you mean. Go ahead and do your work. I'll contact you if I need anything."
Han Xi left with a heavy heart and returned to the company, looking distracted.
She didn't look at any of the documents on the table and paced anxiously back and forth in the office.
If she keeps this a secret from Gu Beichen, he will definitely hate her for the rest of his life.
But if I tell him, he will definitely stop Zhuo Qingqian, and then I might lose a friend.
Han Xi was caught in a dilemma, rubbing her forehead in exasperation. Just then, her phone rang on the table. Seeing that it was Shen Jiheng calling, she breathed a sigh of relief and answered.
"What's the matter?"
"You don't sound well. Has something happened?"
Han Xi was in a bad mood and didn't want to waste time talking nonsense, so she quickly said, "If you don't have anything else, I'm hanging up."
"Wait, are you worried about Miss Zhuo's surgery tomorrow?"
Upon hearing this, Han Xi's eyes widened in shock, and she asked incredulously, "How did you know?"
Shen Jiheng calmly replied, "Have you forgotten that Hengtian is my family's hospital? The hospital director will report any situation to me immediately. He just told me about this."
Han Xi sighed, "And then? What are you going to say on the phone?"
"I know you must be very troubled, I can help you share your worries."
Shen Jiheng's voice was gentle at that moment, which made people feel at ease.
Han Xi said helplessly, "You should know how difficult it is for me to be caught in the middle. I feel sorry for the Gu family, and I don't want to see Qianqian continue like this. She will go crazy."
Shen Jiheng said, "I know you're in a difficult position, so I've already raised this issue for you."
"...What do you mean by that?"
Han Xi didn't understand what he meant, but she had a bad feeling.
“I had the dean inform Gu Beichen of this news as well. He has the right to know. If anyone is to blame, it’s my problem, not yours.”
After Shen Jiheng finished speaking, there was complete silence on the other end of the phone. Han Xi had no idea that he had already taken action.
“I know this will make you angry, but I don’t want everyone to blame you in the future. It’s selfish of me, so you can scold me however you want.”
Upon learning of this matter, Shen Jiheng immediately asked the dean to contact Gu Beichen, as he was the child's father and fiancé and should be involved in making the decision.
Even if he can't make the decision, he at least has the right to know.
If they were to secretly resolve this matter, everyone would blame Han Xi.
"You're crazy. Even if you're going to make this decision, you should discuss it with me first."
"I'm sorry, but I understand your situation. Once you find out, you definitely won't let me contact them."
These words left Han Xi speechless. He knew perfectly well that he wouldn't let him handle this matter, yet he did it anyway.
She didn't want to continue the conversation, so she hung up the phone, picked up her bag, and went out. If Gu Beichen found out about this, he would definitely run to the hospital and argue with Zhuo Qingqian again.
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