Chapter 168 Life Countdown
Gu Xing slammed the computer shut.
There were a few crackling sounds above my head, and the basement was plunged into darkness.
The power and internet were cut off, and Lingtu was kicked out.
Lu Fuchuan took out a flashlight, turned it on and threw it on the sofa.
In the dim light, he heard a roar coming from his throat.
Gu Xing just sat on the sofa, with his fists against his forehead and his elbows pressed against his knees.
"I have one more lifetime of memories than you do," he finally spoke, his voice filled with despair and pain. "I still remember that Ruan Daya died of massive hemorrhage during induced labor in June. The time of death was 1:10 am on January 10, 2024."
Today is December 27, 2023, and there are less than two weeks left until that day.
"Gu Xing," Ruan Xingyue raised her voice, forcing herself to remain calm. "It's Mian Mian who's with us. Mian Mian will be fine."
"Yes, Gu Xing, Ruan Xingmian looks very lucky, how could he die?"
Gu Xing suddenly jumped up and grabbed Lu Fuchuan's school uniform collar with one hand, the veins on the back of his hand exposed, "Lu Fuchuan, I don't allow you to say that word."
Lu Fuchuan raised his hands and said, "I'm sorry, Gu Xing, I'm really sorry, but you have to believe that she will be fine."
Seeing the two people in front of him were stunned, Lu Fuchuan calmly analyzed: "Lingtu is very worried about Ruan Xingmian's health. How could he let her get hurt? According to you, the system source code is in her brain. First, Lingtu will save her. Second, even if she gets hurt—I'm just saying it as an example—even if something happens, Lingtu will protect her."
Gu Xing slowly let go and turned slightly to the side. The loose hair on his forehead hung down, covering most of his face. One could only see the corners of his mouth stretched into a straight line, his jawline stretched like a fully drawn bowstring, and even the blue veins on his neck faintly throbbing under his skin.
He spoke painfully, "So, she will be a vegetable forever, a vegetative state with no heartbeat, only active brain."
Vegetative state?
Lu Fuchuan thought of his mother who had been lying in bed for twenty years, and the blood in his body rushed back. He subconsciously retorted, "Could it be that you are worrying too much?"
"I want to go back to see Mianmian." Ruan Xingyue stumbled up the stairs.
"Xingyue, I'll accompany you!" Lu Fuchuan chased after her for two steps, then turned around and said, "Gu Xing, Ruan Xingmian made some midnight snacks and she's waiting for you to come home."
In the dim basement, the stiff shadow moved.
…
The world along the river is warm and bright.
Three figures shuttled back and forth in the kitchen, their laughter reaching the entrance.
Ruan Xingyue opened the door and ran eagerly to her sister in the kitchen.
"Sister, you guys are back? How's it going? Did you catch Liang Chi?"
"I caught it." Ruan Xingyue curled the corners of her mouth, her smile was uglier than crying. She rushed over and hugged her sweet and soft sister.
Ruan Xingyue rarely shows her emotions like this.
Ruan Xingmian was happy for her.
"Sister, you did it. Sister Yaoyao is watching you. Don't have nightmares anymore."
"Mianmian..."
"I cooked peas, stir-fried some mixed sauce, and made noodles for you guys, okay? The three of us ate in advance."
Ji Ling stood aside and said, "I also brought fried pork ribs and boneless chicken feet. Lao Xu and I made them!"
Six people gathered around the long coffee table and sat down.
Ruan Xingmian's sister and Gu Xing sat beside her, offering her food and drink. A faint smile crossed her lips: "I'm so happy. Can you guys come and keep me company during my confinement?"
The three people around him were strangely silent.
Xu Zeqing saw something and quickly nodded in agreement with Ruan Xingmian: "Let's save up our annual leave next year and play mahjong with Ms. Ruan while she's in confinement."
"What can I do?"
Ji Ling waved her hand and patted her chest: "I'll teach you. I guarantee you'll get it right after two tries."
After a lot of eating and drinking, I didn’t even finish half of the food I prepared.
Ruan Xingmian muttered: "What's wrong with you three? Your fighting ability is so weak. Did something bad happen there?"
Gu Xing's back stiffened as he was washing dishes. "Nothing, is Mianmian sleepy?"
Ruan Xingmian raised his hand and yawned twice, "I'm sleepy."
Ruan Xingyue kept staring at her sister: "Gu Xing, I'll take the shower, you take Mianmian to bed."
…
In the study, Lu Fuchuan stood with his back against the windowsill and his arms folded.
Ruan Xingyue sat on the sofa, holding a can of cold beer in her hand.
She needed something to do, to distract herself.
Gu Xing sat at the computer desk and called out Turing.
The blue light from the computer shone on his face, making the dark circles under his eyes look like an unhealable scar.
When Turing saw that there were three people in the room, the volume button jumped but made no sound.
"Turing, tell me the truth, what will happen to my sister?"
Ruan Xingyue tried to keep her tone calm, as she squeezed the can until it was deformed.
"Gu Xing..." Turing said in a wronged tone, "Why did you reveal my existence? If Lingtu knew about my existence, he would destroy me..."
"Turing, what will happen to my sister?" Ruan Xingyue asked again.
Lu Fuchuan said coldly, "If you don't want to tell me, let's ask Lingtu to tell me."
"I'll tell you the truth." Turing said desperately, "Her heart will stop beating at that moment. You must take the baby out before that moment comes."
The three of them moved their bodies angrily at the same time.
Turing lowered his voice fearfully: "Leaving Ruan Baobao here, keeping him as a thought, isn't that good?"
"Bullshit!" Lu Fuchuan clenched his fist and slammed it hard on the wooden table. "Have you asked Ruan Baobao for his opinion? Do you believe I will destroy all your servers?"
Turing said hesitantly: "I don't have a father, and I can't fart. What I said is all true. If it is not taken out in advance, the moment Mi Mi's heart stops, the child will..."
It realized that this was cruel and stopped talking.
"Turing, what can we do? This result is unacceptable to all of us."
Ruan Xingyue grabbed her hair, curled up into a ball, and was on the verge of emotional collapse.
"There's nothing you can do. Before Mianmian came, she knew she would disappear on that day. Ruan Baobao was an accident."
It tried to persuade them: "Please keep Ruan Baobao. She is very much like Mianmian. She is a gift that Mianmian left for all of you."
With a click, Lu Fuchuan closed the computer.
"My suggestion is to take Ruan Xingmian to a nursing home. I'll assign her the best medical team to monitor her condition at all times. I don't believe the system's nonsense. It's not like someone without any illness or disaster can suddenly..."
He spoke at length, but the other two people in the room became like statues, not responding or even glancing at him.
"We only have fourteen days left. We have to make a decision. As long as we can get through that day..."
Gu Xing suddenly stood up, like a zombie, and said, "I'll go back to accompany her first. She will look for me in the middle of the night."
"Gu Xing, you must make a decision immediately." Lu Fuchuan said rationally.
"Lu Fuchuan." Ruan Xingyue called him, her features buried in her hair, "You're so noisy."
Seeing her distraught appearance, Lu Fuchuan wished he could run that damn destiny code for Ruan Xingmian...
I just hope Ruan Xingyue can be happier.
…
The next day, the weekend, Ruan Xingmian slept until he woke up naturally.
When she opened her eyes, she could see Gu Xing's face. She raised her hand and stroked his chin: "You have grown a beard, Gu Xing."
Gu Xing hugged her tightly, "Good morning, Mianmian."
Ruan Xingmian smiled and replied, "Good morning, Gu Xing."
He rubbed Gu Xing's chin with his forehead, which made her laugh out loud. She couldn't help but rub it a second and third time.
"Let me shave you, okay?"
Gu Xing said in a hoarse voice, "Okay," "Let me comb your hair first."
Ruan Xingmian sat on the bed, combing his hair with a comb in his hand.
"When we first met, my hair was collarbone length, but now it's almost waist-length."
"Um."
"Can you tie it?" Ruan Xingmian looked up at him.
"I learn." Gu Xing's voice was hoarse. "I learn everything."
Liang Chi was arrested, but he was still tense. Ruan Xingmian suspected that he was still suffering from prenatal anxiety, and an idea came to his mind.
"My wife has signed up for a course for new parents at the hospital. It teaches people how to take care of newborns. Why don't you take the course?"
The comb in his hand fell to the ground. Ruan Xingmian turned around and saw Gu Xing's hands trembling slightly.
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