Her morning sickness this time seemed worse than during her last pregnancy. Back then, she stopped suffering from morning sickness after the first three months.However, not only did her morning sickness not go away this pregnancy, but it also got worse.Every time he saw her pale face, his heart sank.Yi Jinli came to the washroom door. Listening to the sound of retching coming from inside, he gently looked down."Gu Lichen..." He mumbled the words, and gloom flickered in his eyes.Even if Gu Lichen returned to Shen City, there was no way he could affect him and Yiran.It was because he would not allow it!...Yi Jinli did not expect Gu Lichen to come to him the day after Ling Yiran told him about him."Why did you agree to let Yiran proceed with the pregnancy?" Gu Lichen went straight to the point.Yi Jinli looked at him coldly. "This is between Yiran and me. You have no right to ask.""But do you have any idea how dangerous it is to let her proceed with the pregnancy? She
"It's never going to happen," Yi Jinli interrupted Gu Lichen and slammed his body against the wall nearby. "Gu Lichen, even if you had recognized Yiran sooner, Yiran would still be mine.” "Really?" Unwilling to admit defeat, Gu Lichen backhanded Yi Jinli and pressed him to the other side.The next moment, the two men started fighting in the huge office.When Ling Yiran reached the office after receiving a phone call, she saw Yi Jinli and Gu Lichen. One was sitting in front of the desk, while the other one was sitting on the couch. Their faces were bruised, and their hair and clothes were messy. It was obvious that they had had a bad fight.The two men were surprised by her arrival, and Yi Jinli finally asked, "What are you doing here?"Ling Yiran said, "The secretary said there were some ‘noises’ in your office but they didn’t dare to barge in, so I came to take a look. What are you—""Nothing, we were just exercising," Yi Jinli smiled and said. "I'll ask the driver to take you
Instead of driving away in the car he came in, he walked down the street in a daze. He did not even know where he was going.It was as if the road ahead of him was dark, and perhaps it was the end of his life.What had he done?He wanted to forget about Yiran but could not.He wanted to keep her safe but could do nothing when she was in danger. He could only watch her put herself into a dangerous situation.When she told him that she would give birth to the child at such a price just because it was her and Yi Jinli’s baby, his heart filled with endless sadness.It was... the obvious answer, was it not? He had long understood that the person she loved could only be Yi Jinli.To her, he was nothing more than a childhood friend who had gone through thick and thin with her. He was nothing more than a friend to her.It had always been a one-sided crush.He knew that, but why did he still feel so bad? It was almost as if he was about to suffocate.Just then, there was suddenly the
The woman currently only had one umbrella in her hand. She wanted to block the rain for him, so part of her body was wet from the rain."I don't like people following me," Gu Lichen said coldly."But..." The woman seemed to hesitate. "Are you really okay?"'What could happen to me?' As if not wanting to talk to her anymore, Gu Lichen simply turned around and continued walking.However, he had just taken two steps when the umbrella followed him again to help keep him out of the rain!He turned around again and looked at her coldly. "I told you, I don't like people following me."'I don't like to follow other people either!' Zhong Keke wailed to herself. She was not a nosy person. However, she saw the man walking on the street in the rain. When she saw the look on his face, she suddenly felt uneasy, so she decided to help keep him out of the rain."Well... life isn't always smooth sailing. It's normal to encounter some trouble. We only have to overcome it," she advised him.Gu Li
After all, his wealth and background were too attractive to women.'Who is this woman? Did she recognize me?'However, the woman said nothing after finishing her words. She just quietly stayed by his side while holding the umbrella. She did not make others find her annoying.Gu Lichen did not take another step and just stood where he was, glancing into the distance.The heavy rain washed away everything on earth as if to wash away all the filth."Have you ever loved anyone?" The words slipped out of his mouth, and he wondered why he was talking to an unfamiliar woman about this.Zhong Keke froze. Her hand clenched the umbrella slightly before answering, "Yes.""Really?”"But my love was only a joke. He never loved me. I was only a bet he made with others. How cliche, right?" Zhong Keke laughed at herself.Even though it had been a long time ago, it was still a wound in her heart. She always acted as if she had forgotten about it in front of people she knew.However, she spoke
Gu Lichen touched his wet hair in the car.‘Can I ever withdraw my love for Yiran?'Is it too deep that I can’t withdraw it? Or do I not want to withdraw it at all? Does Yiran know I’ll give up my life for her safety?’...The trial for the car accident began. Xia Huan stood in the dock again.Even though the Gong family did not announce the retrial, it was abuzz online.However, unlike the Xia family's lawsuit, the Su family did not intervene this time. Su Zhehan did not even attend the trial, which made many people speculate whether the Su family was planning to fall out with the Xia family.There were even reports that Su Zhehan was planning to divorce Xia Huan.Xia Huan was not as lucky as the last time. This time, not only did the Su family not help Xia Huan but the witnesses and material evidence all pointed at Xia Huan, making Xia Huan's excuses useless.It was clear Xia Huan had already lost even though the trial had not reached its conclusion.On the last day of th
"Back out? Why would I back out?" Xia Xi chuckled and said, "Now that Nanting's real killer is behind bars, I think he can finally rest in peace. Tomorrow is the day I'm most looking forward to. I only want it to come sooner."Gong Beicheng glanced at Xia Xi before finally sighing.His opinion of Xia Xi was changing after all that had happened.Now, he finally vaguely understood why his eldest brother had fallen in love with the woman. He was even willing to give his life to protect this woman in a life-or-death situation.It was because this woman... was indeed kind and righteous.She was kind, and not many people were kind these days. One would be lucky to meet someone like her.'Brother and Xia Xi would’ve been the envy of everyone if he were still alive.'"I have nothing more to say since you said you won't back out. Spend the night in the Gong family's house. Brother's room is still the same as it was when he was alive, and I've put all the things you wanted in his room," s
She was tired after going through so many things. She just wanted to spend the rest of her life in peace and keep those wonderful memories with Nanting!Xia Xi walked to a row of bookshelves in the room and looked at the books on the shelves. These were Nanting's favorite books, and she saw a book she once loved among them.She was surprised to find the same book in Nanting's book collection. However, she found a photo tucked between the pages when she opened it.It was... a photo of her and Nanting!In the photo, she was looking up and talking to Nanting, seemingly about an interesting topic. She had a smile on her lips, while Nanting listened with a gentle expression.It was a photo of them together, but it was a photo that was taken secretly.Xia Xi remembered that this photo was one of the first photos of her and Nanting taken by the paparazzi, which later sparked rumors.When she told Nanting about the incident, Nanting had joked, "Speaking of which, we haven't taken any ph
He clenched his jaw and felt his teeth ache. 'Yeah, she’s broken up with me. She has every right to find a new boyfriend, but... the thought of her smiling at another man, and kissing and hugging him makes me uncomfortable.’ Gu Lichen could not help feeling irritated."You can't find one! Do you think you can find another man like me to love when you love me so much?" he said.Zhong Keke retorted with a slightly red face, "You... You're too confident. Who are you to say I can't find one? I love you now, but I can slowly get over you. Besides, I don't need to find a man like you in the future. I just need to find an ordinary man with a good personality who treats me well! I’ll give him all my heart, and he’ll do the same!"It was more like she was telling herself that.'Yes, I can move on from him. I can do it!'However, her words seemed to have provoked him as he turned the steering wheel sharply, slammed on the brakes, and pulled over at the roadside.She was thrown forward and
The fact Zhong Keke accepted was that she feared she would love him more and more!When Yi Jinli and Gu Lichen returned to the ward, Ling Yiran was still chatting with Zhong Keke about the children, not only the new baby but also the triplets."Alright, Lichen and I are going home first. Yiran, have a good rest. I'll visit you and the baby again next time," Zhong Keke said and got up after seeing the exhaustion on Ling Yiran's face.Ling Yiran replied, "Okay. I'll let you meet my triplets next time.""Sure."After Zhong Keke and Gu Lichen left, Yi Jinli lay on Ling Yiran's bed and said, "If you're sleepy, sleep first. The doctor said you need more rest."Ling Yiran said, "I'm a little sleepy, but I had a nice chat with Keke today. Jin, you know what? I think it's great that Lichen has fallen in love with Keke. Keke's a wonderful woman, and Lichen has finally found his happily ever after."She said as she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.Looking at his wife's sleeping fac
"Thank you! It's a good painting, and I like it very much. I didn't expect you to draw my daughter like that.""I saw the baby when I came to the hospital that day, so I remembered," said Zhong Keke."I heard from Jin that you and Lichen both came to the hospital that day. I didn't scare you, did I?" said Ling Yiran.Zhong Keke smiled softly, "All that matters is that you're safe. Being alive is better than anything."The two women chatted while the two men looked at each other. Then, Yi Jinli said, "Lichen, let's go get some air."The two men got up and walked out of the ward.Zhong Keke looked uneasily at the ward door.Ling Yiran said, "They’ll be back soon. Don't worry. My Jin won't kidnap Lichen."Zhong Keke smiled, knowing that Yi Jinli probably had not told Ling Yiran about what happened that day."By the way, how are you and Lichen's relationship? Does he treat you well?" Ling Yiran asked."He treats me well." It was true. He treated her well. He would give her everyt
He and Song Qingyao were not even friends."You don't have to explain this to me," said Zhong Keke. They had broken up, and she did not need these explanations.Besides, she knew better than anyone that he had always been in love with Yiran.Thinking of Yiran, Zhong Keke said, "I want to go to the hospital to see Yiran. Can I?" The last time she visited Yiran, Yiran was still unconscious, so she wanted to check on her.Hesitation flashed across Gu Lichen's face."Don't worry. I won't say anything to trigger Yiran. I’ll still pretend to be your girlfriend in front of Yiran. If Yiran asks you, you can say we're doing quite well. When Yiran has recovered, I can make an excuse to say we've broken up. Of course, I can take all the blame. For example, I thought being with you attracted too much attention, or I couldn’t get used to being with you, or I had fallen for someone else—"Before she could finish speaking, she was suddenly pulled into a wide embrace.His hands held her tightly
Zhou Xinmian: [I said you were living with Gu Lichen now. Then they said nothing and left readily.]"..."Zhou Xinmian: [Did you block their phone numbers? They said you're not answering your phone.]Zhong Keke: [Yeah.]She should have blocked her uncle's family's phone numbers long ago. Even blocking them now was considered late!Zhou Xinmian: [Well done! But didn’t they try calling you using another phone number?]Zhong Keke: [They did. But as soon as they spoke and I heard their voices, I hung up and blocked their phone numbers.]In other words, she did not give them a chance to talk.She did not want to listen to what they had to say anyway. They had worn out the last of her affection.Zhou Xinmian: [Have you made up your mind this time?]Zhong Keke: [I’ll just consider that my grandparents only gave birth to my father!]In other words, she no longer considered her uncle and his family her family!Zhou Xinmian: [You should have done that long ago! They told me Gu Lichen
It was why he had said such things at the time to keep the woman from leaving!"Maybe I've liked you since then." It probably started earlier than he thought.Zhong Keke's eyes watered as tears were about to pour out. She raised her hands and covered her eyes, "Gu Lichen, stop telling me such things!"Such things would only make her waver when her resolution was hard-won. Did he know how much determination and perseverance it took her to ask for a break-up and keep her distance from him to stop loving him when she loved him so much?Though her hands shielded her eyes, they could not stop the tears.His fingers pulled her hands away. "Alright, I'll stop. I'll stop talking. Don't cry."Her tears had always left him flustered.He hugged her and coaxed her. The indifference in his phoenix eyes had become affection.Zhong Keke finally stopped crying, but she still sniffled occasionally.Holding a tissue, Gu Lichen carefully wiped the tears from her face. After a moment, he said,
"Do you care about me?" She smiled bitterly. "That word isn’t only something you say but..." She did not continue speaking after a pause.However, he already knew what she was going to say.Gu Lichen turned pale. He knew that the incident at the comic fiesta was something that bothered her.He was the one who caused it!"Also, I think we'd better talk about the possibility of me getting pregnant!" she said."Okay, go ahead," he said as he asked the others in the living room to leave."Will you insist that I have the baby if I get pregnant?" she asked, looking at him."If you’re pregnant, I don't want to lose the baby," he said. He had never longed for children even though his parents had always wanted grandchildren, even if it was out of wedlock.However, such ideas had never occurred to him.Now, he wanted to have the baby because they would be... his baby with Keke!"Even if I don't want the baby, are you still going to stop me from having an abortion?" she asked.He was s
Even though he did not love her, she still thought she was a better candidate than Zhong Keke.However, to her disappointment, the way Gu Lichen looked at her was still icy."I'm not interested in you. The Song family you're so proud of will no longer exist in Shen City a year later. Perhaps the Song family can keep some things if you start planning now. Otherwise, you'll have nothing left."With that said, Gu Lichen left the ward, leaving Song Qingyao standing where she was in a daze.Other than reluctance, resentment, and jealousy, there was more shock and fear on her face.'Does Lichen intend to eradicate the Song family within a year? Is... Is he going that far for Zhong Keke? He doesn't love Zhong Keke, right? Why is he doing it? Why?' Unfortunately, no one could give her the answer.Gu Lichen walked out of the hospital and got into the car. He slowly closed his eyes as Song Qingyao's last words flashed through his mind.'It doesn't matter... even if I don't love her?'Kek
Song Qingyao's heart sank. Sure enough, he could find out anything he wanted to."Why did you do it?" Gu Lichen said coldly.Song Qingyao suddenly laughed. "You're asking me why? Gu Lichen, I’ve loved you for so many years. What do you think?""I wouldn't love you even if Zhong Keke didn't exist. If I wanted to fall for you, I would have done so from the beginning," said Gu Lichen.Song Qingyao's mouth was full of bitterness. She knew that!However, knowing was one thing. Her being reluctant and unwilling to accept it was a different matter!She shouted, "Why did you choose Zhong Keke? You love Ling Yiran because Ling Yiran saved your life when you were a child. What about Zhong Keke? Why her?"She accepted losing to Ling Yiran because she had never saved Lichen's life.However, how could she accept losing to Zhong Keke? "Because she's the one who saved me from the messy relationship," replied Gu Lichen."What do you mean?" Song Qingyao was puzzled.Instead of explaining, he