Dominant Marriage: The CEO's Overbearing Love

Chapter 270 - 248: Tongtong’s Fiancé

Dudu said she wanted to get married, but in her heart, she was unwilling and still thinking about Su Bao.No matter how good Dad’s cooking was, it didn’t taste right now. After a few bites, she felt even more uncomfortable in her stomach, and naturally, she didn’t want to go downstairs to deal with Qiao Luchen.

She placed the bowl on the bedside table and lay back on the bed. Maybe because she had cried for too long, her head felt like it was going to explode, and no matter how she lay down, she couldn’t get comfortable.

She started to regret her decision, regretting the resolute actions she had taken. If she hadn’t been so determined, her relationship with Su Bao might not be so strained now.

She thought she could let go because of his heartlessness, but now she realized it was so hard. Even pitifully thinking, she would rather be an annoying fly buzzing around him all her life than to be in this state where she didn’t even have the courage to see him.

Dudu’s mom saw that Dudu hadn’t come down for a long time, so she looked apologetically at Qiao Luchen and said, "I’ll go check on her. She’s been in a bad mood these past two days, sorry about that."

Qiao Luchen smiled politely, "It’s okay. If you don’t mind, may I go up with you to see her?"

"Alright, but I’m afraid you’ll laugh. She has been crying."

Qiao Luchen wasn’t surprised and indicated he didn’t mind at all.

Dudu’s mom worried that Qiao Luchen would find Dudu childish. After all, every man wants to marry a sensible and understanding girl, whereas her daughter Dudu was still like an immature child, willful and stubborn.

When Mom pushed open the door, she saw Dudu still lying in bed. The food at the bedside was barely touched, suggesting that Dudu hadn’t eaten since she went downstairs.

"Dudu, Luchen came to see you. Come out quickly."

Dudu poked her head out with red, swollen eyes. Her body was shaking uncontrollably from crying too much, and her tear-stained face invoked a sense of pity.

Qiao Luchen walked in and stood by the bed, looking at her. She was no longer as lively as the last time they met. Her pitiful appearance made her more endearing than her sharp-tongued self from before.

"This girl doesn’t know how to talk. How about, Luchen, I bring Dudu to visit your parents some other day?"

He smiled politely, clearly a very likable person, "You’re always welcome."

...

Dudu fainted the next night from crying too hard. Her father hurriedly drove her to the hospital. Seeing his beloved daughter’s misery, he felt deeply distressed, but there was nothing he could do to help. The best he could do was to persuade his daughter to move on from that relationship. Too much hurt had been caused, and if this continued, who knew what more serious problems might arise.

This time, no one called Shen Yiran, but he was still worried about Dudu’s condition. Knowing she was hospitalized made his heart ache, but all he could do was silently watch her from outside the hospital room at night, ensuring he didn’t stay long to avoid the temptation to go in and hold her.

In just a few days, she seemed to have lost a lot of weight.

Her listlessness was completely different from her usually lively self.

Maybe, after this sorrow passed, things would get better.

He sighed softly and turned to leave, just in time to bump into Qiao Luchen, who had come to visit her at the hospital.

Shen Yiran didn’t know him, but Qiao Luchen recognized him.

When he and Dudu went on a blind date, Shen Yiran’s appearance had caused a dramatic change in Dudu’s behavior. Every word and action of hers was influenced by this man.

"Why not go in and see her since you’re already here?" Qiao Luchen greeted him familiarly.

Shen Yiran paused, looked at the room indicated by Qiao Luchen—Dudu’s hospital room—and asked, "Who are you?"

Qiao Luchen smiled, "Tongtong’s fiancé."

Hearing the term "fiancé," Shen Yiran was slightly surprised and asked, "Su Yutong?"

Qiao Luchen smiled and nodded. While they were talking, Su Yuecheng walked over in a white coat to check on his daughter’s condition.

"Hello, Uncle," Qiao Luchen greeted with a smile.

Shen Yiran didn’t speak, only nodded briefly.

Su Yuecheng sighed almost inaudibly and said to Qiao Luchen, "Your father was just looking for you. He’s in my office. You should go there first."

Qiao Luchen understood that Uncle Su had something to say to Shen Yiran alone, so he sensibly left, "I’ll come back to see Tongtong later then."

After Qiao Luchen left, Su Yuecheng turned to Shen Yiran and straightforwardly said, "Su Bao, I’m not blaming you for anything. It’s just that Dudu has been quite inconsiderate and caused you a lot of trouble."

Shen Yiran remained silent; he never considered it a trouble.

"Dudu’s emotions have just stabilized. I think if it’s possible, you should avoid appearing in front of her for now, or she might act up again."

Shen Yiran nodded, indicating he understood. This was also his thought, but implementing it was painfully difficult.

"Her mom is currently planning her marriage, and the man just now is her fiancé."

Shen Yiran nodded to show he understood, but something felt blocked inside him, making it particularly hard, "I should go now."

Su Yuecheng nodded, "Yes, try not to come here, at least for now. Once Dudu has forgotten, things might get better."

Shen Yiran nodded and this time left without saying anything further.

Leave it all to time. Qiao Luchen seemed like a decent man; maybe he would treat her well?

...

The weather was slowly getting colder as autumn set in. Gu Qimiao had Shen Yanchen park at the intersection, and as before, she walked down the small path alone.

She appeared somewhat sullen. Watching parents by the roadside taking their children to school, she couldn’t help but stop and follow them with her gaze.

Why hasn’t there been any movement in her belly after all this time?

Xiaoxiao got pregnant after just one attempt. Recently, Shen Yanchen had been almost daily clinging to her. Was it bad luck, or was... their position not right?

She walked leisurely to the gallery. As soon as she reached the corner, she saw a familiar figure standing at the entrance.

They say it’s easy to gain weight during pregnancy, but Xiaoxiao looked even more slender and haggard.

"Xiaoxiao? Why are you here so early?"

Xiaoxiao turned around with a worried expression and said anxiously, "Gigi... I had a bit of bleeding this morning. I don’t know if something’s wrong with the baby... I want to go to the hospital for a check-up."

"Bleeding? Is it serious?"

"I don’t know, so I’m a bit worried. But I don’t have much money on hand, and I don’t dare go to my big brother or my family, so I came to you..."

Gu Qimiao said hurriedly, "I’ll go with you."

"No, no... just lend me some money. I plan to go to the hospital in Shangcheng. If I get checked here, my great-uncle will surely find out."

"It’s okay, I’ll go with you. Wait for me downstairs."

After putting away her things in the studio and giving some instructions, she went to Shangcheng with Xiaoxiao.